Cracking SSB interviews
Cracking SSB is not an easy job. SSBs aren’t just the toughest interviews of the country for name sake. Finally, with these tips and interview being and important part of SSBs, I hope many will clear the SSBs and make it to the forces.
Here are some tips to keep your cool during the interviews and dos and don’ts of it:
1. Identify your strengths. Some of the core traits to consider are: Leadership skills, team work, communication skills, initiative and creativity, organisational ability and a positive attitude.
2. Wear clothes that are neat and comfortable. According to research, interviewers are influenced by 70% of body language and image, 20% of tone of voice and 10% of what you say.
3. Remember to speak clearly with proper intonation, sound enthusiastic and above all, be natural and relaxed.
4. Maintain eye contact and an alert position: sit up straight, don’t slump.
5. Always try to adopt an open, honest and confident attitude.
6. Always adopt a professional and officer-like manner, be honest, listen intently and use strong positive language.
7. Do not rush your answers.
8. Pause before speaking, as this avoids reacting instinctively and saying the wrong things. Remember T-BUS: Think Before You Speak.
9. Do not get too deep into your personal life and avoid being sentimental.
10. If you don’t know something, say it clear and loud.
11. Give the interviewer your full attention, wait for them to finish speaking before you answer or ask questions.
12. Remember: Be enthusiastic. Speak with clarity and confidence.
13. Speak slower than normal and vary your tone and dynamics a little.
14. Let you voice show your enthusiasm and keenness.
15. Remember to speak clearly in a controlled range of tones. Avoid a monotone.
16. Relax! A smile is the most positive signal you can give, as it reaffirms your enthusiasm and good nature.
