How to Crack LIC AAO Interview ?
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), an Indian state-owned insurance group and investment company headquartered in Mumbai conducted exam for the post of LIC AAO Officer on 5th , 6th ,12th & 13th March 2016. The result of Written Exam was declared on April 1, 2016. Many candidates cleared the first hurdle and now the next task is of Interview.
So, Team Sehpaathi will be here with tips for all LIC AAO Written exam qualifiers for their interview round.
Go thoroughly with yourself and your Resume
Make sure you have gone through your resume and remember all details mentioned. It would put off your interviewers to see you rechecking your own resume. Also remember a few keywords to describe yourself when asked to.
You should be prepared with a well thought answer to “Tell us something about yourself”. It should have details on information already in your CV and some additional information from outside the resume.
Research Properly and Prepare Well
Find out popular interview questions and go through them, look through some of the previous year questions and be prepared with their answers. Questions such as “Why LIC AAO?”, “Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?”, “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” are very common and you should have a well prepared answer ready for them.
Mistakes you must avoid during an interview
Documents must during an interview
Know the Position that you are Applying for
Know in detail about both the organisation and the position you are applying to, search on the internet and talk to your friends who would have this information. For example if you are taking the Assistant Administrative Officer interview you should know specifically about the role you are applying to.
Knowing about the history of the LIC and what differentiates it from others will also help you score more in the interview.
Know your Strengths & Weaknesses
It is best not to overshoot when talking about your achievements and abilities. Another good thing would be to not completely play down your faults, or make them appear as real gaping holes in your skill set. Try to give them as real a picture as you can, to avoid imminent sticky situations.
Brush up your Insurance & Quant knowledge
Interviewers will often test how much you know about the sector, and not just the position you are applying for. So remember to look up important terms and definitions that are most commonly used. Another important point would be brush up your quantitative skills. Interviewers like to test basic mathematical abilities, and it would do good if you’re prepared.
Be Respectful, Confident and Honest
Greet your interviewers with a smile, and don’t forget to thank them while leaving as well. It might not seem like a big deal to you, but interviewers take these little things positively in your favour!
Begin your interview with pleasant smiles and don’t hesitate. Be confident of your capabilities, know your faults and don’t be shy to ask questions. Also, it is much better to honestly own up your shortcomings instead of spinning yarns. Interviewers always prefer cool honesty, than nervous defensiveness. Talk clearly and maintain eye contact.
Groom yourself well and Dress Properly
Look your best in an interview! It’s true that what really matters is your brain, but your appearances are what hit the interviewers first. So make sure your hair is neat, your shave clean, your clothes well ironed and shoes polished.
It is also very important to dress formally; typically a solid colour (black, blue, grey) formal suit will do well. Salwar-kameez or saris are also acceptable for girls, as long as they look professional.
Be curious about the Organisation and the Position
While it is important to answer questions properly during the interview, it is equally important to ask smart questions. Keep a list of questions you would like to ask in the interview, this could be with regards to the Organisation, the role, the career path etc.
Be Relaxed and Take it Easy
Lastly and most importantly, remain relaxed. You have done the hard work and got a chance to be interviewed for your dream job. Just be well prepared and hope for the best!
Atlast Remember that Questions may range from education background, family, hobbies, work experience, state or hometown related, basic questions related to LIC/Insurance sector. There’s no such syllabus provided by LIC. Moreover, the ones taking your interview are experienced top management people. They don’t expect you to know everything. They check your body language, confidence and how well you manage stress. They are very chilled people and would make you feel at ease.
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