ASSIGNMENT

NAME: Hammad Ali

SAP: 70075206
Subject: Public Speaking
Sec: G
INSTRUCTOR: Mam Iza Aslam

Question:
How can you improve your communication skills for an interview?
Ans:
Communication is a part of our daily lives. It is one of the most basic abilities needed in life, and the
most important for an interview. You can have the perfect resume and credentials, but if you are unable
to communicate properly with your interviewer, you still won’t be hired for the position.
Start Strong
First and foremost, as soon as you have an opportunity to speak, start talking. Talk loudly and
confidently. If you start out shy or reserved, it is going to be very hard for you to get yourself to turn it
on later. Start talking from the moment you say hello and you will be able to keep it up for longer without
the nervousness kicking in.
Talk First
Introducing yourself to people first is a good way to make sure that communication is instigated right
away. Again, the more you defer to others to force you to speak, the harder it is to speak later. When
you meet someone new, make an effort to introduce yourself first and engage in pleasant conversation.
Talk slowly
When anxiety or nervousness takes over during an interview, you tend to lose control, resulting in
speaking faster than necessary and giving poor answers. Answer interview questions with the right pace
and a calm mind.
Make Eye Contact
People feel you are more friendly when you make eye contact. Part of communication is body language,
so this eye contact is important if you want to make sure the interviewer (and anyone else you meet)
appreciates your company.
Be Friendly
You want people to like you in general. Being friendly is the best way to do this. People like nice people.
This also means that you should refrain from sarcasm, since sarcasm – no matter how funny – has a
natural unfriendly quality to it.
Details, Details, Details
During an interview, almost everyone includes attention to detail as one of their strengths. If you really
pay attention to details, you will not stay unemployed long. Preparing specifics for the interview process
helps a lot during the conversation.
By paying attention to small details, you can start a good conversation, like when you notice what the
interviewer likes to collect or where he or she likes to go on vacation. Note, before the interview, you
can also read about your interviewer on the company website or on social media platforms, such as
LinkedIn.
Assertiveness
If you want to be given a job, it’s not enough to just believe in yourself. It’s important to not only show
the employer you're capable of doing the job, but also that you're confident and comfortable with the
task. An assertive tone of voice during an interview is one way that can help achieve this goal.
Word Usage
Communication involves a lot of factors, such as how you speak, your body language, and the words you
use. Practicing which words to use to convey the message you want will help give you a smoother
interview.
Gradually and constantly expanding your word knowledge will help you express yourself with greater
clarity. If you read more about your industry and profession, your vocabulary will both become larger
and more strongly aligned with your field.
Asking the Right Questions
Asking questions gives you control of the flow of the interview. Prepare questions in advance that will
help you know whether you want to work at the company.
Consider Questions and Answer Carefully
You can certainly practice how you would answer questions before your interview. But there will always
be questions that require you to think on your feet. Often these come in the shape of behavioural
interview questions. Such as when interviewers ask for examples of times you did something or how you
managed certain situations.
These questions are designed to elicit samples of your past behaviours. And the interviewer knows you
won’t have the perfect answer ready to roll off the tongue. So, don’t worry about taking a moment to
consider your response. You might not have a specific example, but you need to think of one that relates
somehow. Otherwise, you’ll miss an opportunity to prove your ability and talk about your skills.
Try to think of examples where you have excelled or overcome a challenging situation in advance and
write them down. Remember, it’s perfectly acceptable to go into an interview with notes and prepared
examples. It demonstrates a higher level of commitment.
Keep it Concise
When you answer, keep your responses fairly short. Avoid giving long answers that lessen the
effectiveness of your answers; only give answers long enough to prove your point.
Engage in Discussions
Interestingly, one of the best ways to open up great communication is to present a disagreement up for
discussions. It is disagreements, not agreements, that stimulate good discussion. It’s hard to have a
conversation when your only response is “Um… I agree, because of all the stuff that you said.” Don’t be
afraid to disagree with your interviewer provided you present your argument in an interesting and
friendly way.
Listen
Communication not only involves you speaking—it’s also expected that you know how to listen. Listening
will enable you to ask the right questions and give the right answers. Make eye contact, to show you are
engaged with what your likely future manager is saying. Ask specific questions that prove you are being
attentive.
Good Communication Will Help You Get a Job
Your ability to communicate is on trial at your job interview. If you can hone your communication skills,
you should be able to impress employers with your intelligence and personality. Using the above tips,
you will be able to engage in conversation and help yourself appear interesting to the interviewer.
One last bonus tip
Remember that your appearance communicates too. Show you fit the culture in terms of what you say
and what you wear. Look the part. If everyone in your industry wears jeans, it's okay to skip that classic
navy suit for the job interview. If everyone wears formal professional, you should do the same.