Chapter–37 : Interview & Group Discussion Preparation
(ইণ্টাৰভিউ আৰু Group Discussion প্ৰস্তুতি)
ইংৰাজী শিক্ষাৰ এই অধ্যায়ই শিক্ষাৰ্থীৰ career readiness আৰু communication skills উন্নত কৰে। ইয়াত শিকোৱা হয় কিদৰে professional interviews আৰু group discussions-ত সফল হোৱা যায়।
37.1 Interview কি ?
Definition:
Interview = এক formal discussion য’ত organization বা institution এ applicant/employeeৰ skills, knowledge, personality আৰু suitability মূল্যায়ন কৰে।
Purpose:
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Job selection
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Admission to courses / training programs
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Evaluation of competencies
37.2 Types of Interviews
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Structured Interview – Fixed questions
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Unstructured Interview – Open-ended, flexible
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Panel Interview – Multiple interviewers
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Telephonic / Virtual Interview – Phone / Video call
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Technical Interview – Assessing professional skills
37.3 Group Discussion (GD) কি ?
Definition:
Group Discussion = এক process য’ত group of candidates specific topic-ৰ ওপৰত মতামত প্ৰকাশ কৰে আৰু facilitator বা evaluator মুল্যায়ন কৰে।
Purpose:
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Evaluate communication skills
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Leadership qualities
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Teamwork & cooperation
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Analytical thinking & confidence
37.4 Interview Preparation Tips
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Research Organization / Company – Mission, values, products, services
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Know your Resume / Application – Be ready to answer questions about your skills and experiences
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Practice Common Questions – Introduce yourself, strengths, weaknesses, achievements
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Dress Appropriately – Formal attire
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Body Language & Confidence – Eye contact, posture, handshake
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Polite & Clear Communication – Avoid slang or filler words
Common Interview Questions
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Tell me about yourself.
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What are your strengths and weaknesses?
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Why do you want to join this organization?
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Describe a challenging situation you faced.
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
37.5 Group Discussion Preparation Tips
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Understand the Topic – Current affairs, social issues, technology trends
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Structure Your Thoughts – Introduction → Body → Conclusion
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Listen Actively – Don’t interrupt, acknowledge others
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Speak Confidently & Clearly – Use simple, formal language
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Use Facts & Examples – Support your opinions
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Maintain Professionalism – Avoid arguments, stay polite
Model GD Topics
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Online education vs Traditional education
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Importance of environmental conservation
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Social media: Positive or negative impact
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Role of youth in nation building
37.6 Do’s and Don’ts
| Do’s | Don’ts |
|---|---|
| Maintain eye contact | Speak too fast or loud |
| Listen actively | Interrupt others |
| Use polite language | Use slang or offensive words |
| Support points with examples | Deviate from topic |
| Dress neatly and professionally | Casual / sloppy attire |
37.7 Practice Exercises
A. Mock Interview Practice
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Prepare answers for 10 common interview questions
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Record and review body language, tone, and clarity
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Ask a friend or mentor to act as interviewer
B. Group Discussion Practice
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Form groups of 4–6 candidates
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Assign a topic, each candidate speaks for 1–2 minutes
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Evaluate communication, confidence, and team skills
C. Vocabulary & Phrases for Interview/GD
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“In my opinion …”
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“I strongly believe …”
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“To support my point …”
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“According to recent studies …”
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“I would like to add …”
37.8 Common Mistakes
❌ Not preparing about company/topic
❌ Reading from notes excessively
❌ Monopolizing the discussion
❌ Negative body language or poor posture
❌ Overconfidence or underconfidence
37.9 Chapter Summary
✔ Interviews = Assess individual suitability
✔ Group Discussions = Assess communication, teamwork, and analytical skills
✔ Preparation = Research, practice, confidence, clarity
✔ Professional behavior, language, and presentation essential
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