Both international and domestic firms in Afghanistan are famous for their strict group interviews with tricky questions and body language tests to keep the best in the field for their companies. So, if you want to ace the interview you have got to learn some tips and tricks regardless of what field you belong to.

In this blog, we'll be suggesting some interview tips for jobs in Afghanistan.

Why Do Companies Use Group Interviews?

Most of the time, group interviews are held to assess the critical thinking, confidence, and teamwork of the potential employee for frontline jobs such as food service, customer service, retail, and more, which are widely popular in Afghanistan. The reason behind it is these job opportunities solely lie on the capabilities of the candidate or tactics to solve problems, show behavioural calamity, think fast, and most importantly smile even if you're going through hell. 

However, there isn't the case that employers from other fields can't hold group interviews. Nowadays, as conditions demand teamwork, group interviews have become an international trend and is preferable because of its budget-friendly and time saving keystrokes. As you can interview 8-10 people at once, increasing productivity. Since you get to assess the office environment, the highlight often revolves around your ability to communicate, lead, and to show teamwork skills.

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Interview Tips and Preparation Strategies

No matter how many people are up against you in an interview, the key for an epic interview is to maintain your space and keep participating. You'll have to stay alert during the entire scenario and stay focused on every word uttered. The most embarrassing moment you could have is getting asked a question and looking cluelessly. 

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Here are some strategies you'll be needing:

Conduct Due Diligence on Interviewer

Whether you've been called for interviewing in a panel setup or solo, it is important to know the position the interviewer is designated for or the field they belong to within the company that will let you know their perspective when it comes to asking questions. While the introduction is being given, note the interviewer's full name, his position, his educational background, why they're hiring, and things that can break the ice.

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If you know the panel members beforehand then you can spend time on the research, however, if it's a surprise interview pay attention to minor details. 

Greet Interviewers and Candidates Individually

Being punctual is going to get you very far in any interview. Don't forget to introduce yourself, you can flaunt your skills too for a better impression. People don't tend to greet the applicant coming against them, but you should do it separately to the interviewer and participate. It not only helps to break the ice, but also gives you an assessment of the people coming against you. Moreover, the interviewer will look at it as good communication skills and interactive personality.

Be True to Your Convictions

Whenever you move in a family gathering, people tend to come up strong and independent, expressing their capabilities and to avoid arguments. Similarly, in a workspace, you must go about the crowd as a strong competition which will give you an upper hand. Employers are often looking for people who could argue with facts and figures, so you have to be fair with it as it shows a person's leadership perception.

If you think that your answer is correct then you must have a solid argument. Although you may not be applying for a leading role, yet it'll show your guts to stand out in a discussion where people mostly just agree. Moreover, if you don't want to come across as harsh then you can give your counter as a question to keep the discussion moving. It is wise to ask their lack of knowledge as a question than to claim their entire consensus is wrong.

Listen More Than You Talk

Usually in an interview, all the questions are directed specifically to you, however, in group interviews, you'll have to wait for the interviewer to get to you. While you're sitting there doing nothing, listen to what the interviewer is asking to the other candidates and what answers are coming from the other side. This way you'll word your response in a better way, when it's your turn to talk.

Even if you've something better to say, never interrupt the interviewer or the other candidates because that'll just make you look aggressive.

Involve Everyone in Your Answers

The worst answer you could give is just to repeat what the other person has already said, and this isn't going to make you stand out. Listening to other candidates should help you get a path on which you can word the sentence of your own. You should start your answer by agreeing with what the other person has said but always rephrase their answers and add your idea in it as well.