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SUCCEEDING IN YOUR BANK PO INTERVIEW – THE COMPLETE GUIDE

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BE ONE OF THEM!

Done with your IBPS mains exams, and now preparing for Bank PO

interview? This 15-20 minutes’ interview, will decide the fate of your

dreams. We understand the value of this interview for you; hence, we

bring you this guide, which will help to crack the Bank PO interview.

Most of the candidates think that, after the main exams their battle is

over! But let me tell you, only about 30% of the students clear the

final interview. To crack the interview, you must take every additional

step you can, to ensure you clear. I assume you must have started

preparing for the interview and would have gone through the basic

interview questions; plus the usual pointers on Reading Newspapers,

How to behave, etc. Here, we will give you additional insight, that can

help you stand out in the interview.

Let’s start, with the CV.

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1. The Effective Resume – Check!

A good resume won’t get you a job – but a bad resume, can lose you

one! Your resume should summarize all your relevant details on one

page. Here are some of the best practices you should follow to make

an effective resume.

Basic formatting and typo checks -

Please ensure the CV is properly formatted and there are NO spelling

errors! Use multiple columns, for example, the personal details on the

left hand side and the main information on the right.


People spend only 10-30 seconds reading your resume. Focus on

highlights, don’t put too many items or irrelevant things. For example,

your coding experience is not relevant for a banking job!

Short and Sweet -

Put the key points up front -

If your academics are good, you should put that first. If your work

experience is relevant and strong; or you have notable achievements,

make sure these are noticeable and prominent!

Avoid poor content -

Better to leave out hobbies or extra-curricular, if they are not strong.

Hobbies like ‘making friends, watching movies’, or extra-curricular

like ‘Participated in fashion show’ add nothing to your CV, and give a

poor impression.

We’ve reviewed some good designs for you:

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Letter-Template ; https://shriresume.com/resume-format


2. Banking Certifications

You’re getting interviewed for a bank PO role. What better way to

show that you’re interested, than putting a great certification in

banking, on your CV? This is an excellent, effective way to get

yourself a big advantage! It’s a great investment for your future.

Getting a certification, will show your initiative and also provide you

fundamental knowledge of banking, which will boost your confidence.

Also, do you know that, weightage is given for a relevant

certification, on your CV?

Here are some of the best certification programs in banking you can

go for, before appearing for your Bank PO interview-


This certification will give you insights about various aspects of

commercial banking in India and the rules and regulations that are

needed to be followed in the commercial banking sector of India.

This certification is offered by NSE, but doesn’t come with any

training. Click here to know more.

Commercial banking by NSE -

Branch Relationship Manager Program by FLIP -

This online, industry recognized certification program, covers branch

banking products and services, in detail. Also, Modules from this

course are used by State Bank of India for online pre-joining

induction of their POs! Therefore, such a program will provide a

strong CV advantage in clearing PO Interviews and since there is

online training as well, you will get a great knowledge boost. Click

here to know more.

3. Core Banking Software

Core banking Software (CBS) is a centralized software which banks

use, to manage transactions. As a bank officer, you will be working

extensively with such software. Showing that you have the knowledge

of any core banking software, will help you stand out, BIG TIME. Here

are some popular softwares and from where you can learn them:


https://www.nseindia.com/content/ncfm/course_CBBM.pdf

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2. Banking Certifications

Oracle FLEXCUBE -

This CBS, offered by Oracle, is used in India, by Canara Bank, YES

Bank and a few others. Unfortunately, as this is not used by many

banks, we could only find technical training on this software (

http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-

dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=35 ), that is, it is for the software

professionals who work on this package, not the bankers.

Finacle by Infosys -

This is the most popular CBS in India, with most banks using this (

http://latestbankupdate.blogspot.in/2016/02/software-used-by-

different-banks-in_18.html )


There are some institutes which offer classroom training on Finacle,

but that means you have to spend time going to the center, paying a

hefty fee. The best option here, is the ‘Smart Banker Program with

Finacle’ by FLIP. This online course will cover both branch banking

operations and hands-on training with simulations, on Finacle. The

certification is by FLIP and Finacle, as FLIP is an authorised

education partner for Finacle. Click here to Know more.

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Personal questions: ‘Tell me something about yourself!”

No one is born perfect; it is absolutely fine if you cannot answer a few

things. If you don’t know something just accept it politely and don’t

fake it - nothing annoys an interviewer more.

This is such a commonly asked and 99% mis-answered question. You

have a fantastic opportunity, to lead the interview, in the areas you

want. Instead, a common answer is, a repeat of the basic facts on the

CV, which they already have. Consider these two answers: “ My name

is Javed Akthar. I am from Baroda. I have one sister and one brother.

I have completed my M.Com and – uh – uh – want to join a bank.”


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Debatable issues -

“I come from a family of professionals – both my parents are

bankers. I have consistently been an all rounder in both

academics and extra curricular. I am outgoing by nature, and

like interacting with people. As I am the middle brother, I

have an adjustable nature. I’m now looking forward to start

my career, in banking”.

See the difference? This is a chance to tell them, the highlights of

your CV. Do it!

You might be asked questions related to debatable issues and the

Interviewer might ask your opinion. You have to be balanced. Don’t

show any strong prejudices – your interviewer might hold the

opposite opinion!

General awareness questions -

Prepare thoroughly on all current issues – demonetisation effects,

GST, Bhim app, payment banks, small finance banks are some key

topics. Here is a blog which we thought might be helpful for you

about different questions and how to answer them. Click here to

read more.


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So, remember: The fight is not over. Give the interviews, your

BEST shot. You have come so far – make sure, you emerge a

winner and make yourself proud!

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About FLIP -

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a senior IIM alumni venture, offering India's largest and only recruiter

endorsed e-learning and certifications, in Banking & Financial

Services.

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