Chapter 27: Appearing for an Interview Textbook Solutions

NIOS Class 12 English Chapter 27 Question Answer

INTEXT QUESTIONS 27.1

1. Say whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Correct the false statement in the light of what you have read:-

i) To prepare for an interview, we must buy new clothes.

Ans: False. Dressing in neat, clean clothes is needed.

ii) Knowing about the organisation is a mark of a serious candidate.

Ans: True

iii) You should aim to get a job that gives you a high pay.

Ans: False. There are other criteria like job satisfaction, career path, and socially useful work.

iv) A study of your own skills against the job requirements can give you useful work.

Ans: True

v) Being punctual for an interview may give the impression that you are out of work.

Ans: False. You won’t be late or nervous and will get time to find out more about the organisation.

2. Study the advertisements given below and make a table like the one given in section 27.1. Have two columns: i) Company and job requirements, and ii) My qualification and needs. Do this exercise in your exercise book.

Shristi Finance Ltd.

We are the leading DSA of HD finance in car loans & Personal loans having our branches in Delhi, Noida & Ghaziabad.

We require:

Marketing Executive (10)

Tele Marketing Executive (5)

Office Assistant (10)

(Knowledge of computers necessary)

The remuneration will be the best in the industry. Experience, conveyance would be an added advantage. Meet Mr. M. Sharma for a walk-in interview on 2nd & 3rd July 2001 at E-914, Kailash colony between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Phone 26246719.

Tara International Pvt. Ltd.

Walk-in interview (team members)

We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated young men and women who enjoy having fun while delivering our worldwide standards of service and hospitality. You should be between 18 and 25 years of age with a senior school certificate, good communication skills, and be a team player. (Having a valid two-wheeler licence would be an added qualification.

Walk-in for an interview with your resume on 3rd or 4th May, 2001, between 10 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Hotel Hindustan 31, Community Centre, New Alipore, Kolkata, Phone 24740477

Ans: Individual answer

INTEXT QUESTIONS 27.2

1. What key areas should you focus on when preparing for an interview?

Ans: When preparing for an interview, focus on key areas such as understanding why you want to work for the company, highlighting your strengths and abilities, articulating what is important to you in a job, and practising responses to common interview questions.

2. Why is it important to demonstrate humility during an interview?

Ans: Demonstrating humility during an interview is important to avoid making unrealistic claims about your abilities or achievements. It’s essential to be honest and realistic about what you can offer and achieve in the role.

TERMINAL QUESTIONS

1. State whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). Correct the False statements.

i) Open an interview by calling the interviewer by his/her first name.

Ans: False. You should address the interviewer formally as Mr./Ms./Dr. unless invited to use their first name

ii) Sit up straight and bend forward slightly to show interest.

Ans: True

iii) One of the main aims of an interviewer is to assess the candidate’s attitude to work.

Ans: True

iv) Be prepared to answer questions on your strength.

Ans: True

v) A candidate who makes tall claims will be considered dishonest and insincere.

Ans: True

vi) The primary and only motivating factor in choice of jobs is the pay cheque.

Ans: False. Salary is important, but other factors such as job satisfaction, growth opportunities, work environment, and security are also important.

vii) Don’t be in a hurry to close an interview.

Ans: True

2. Study the advertisement given below. Imagine that you have been called for the interview. Give brief points for your answer to the following questions:-

i) Why should the company hire you?

Ans: