GIU Interviews Do and Don'ts

Panel: Makes strong eye contact with the questioner but never looks at the others while answering.

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Online: In the middle of answering, their cat jumps into frame. They laugh, pet it briefly, apologize, and continue.

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Case Study: They admit they’re not sure of the solution but walk through their thought process step-by-step.

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When asked about weaknesses, they answer, “I’m too much of a perfectionist” and give no specific example.

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Phone: There is a background noise, but they speak clearly, apologize, and offer to call back from a quieter place.

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Technical: They answer correctly, but when asked how they reached it, they say, “I just memorized it.”

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Physical: Accepts coffee/water and makes light conversation while it’s being prepared.

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Online: They log in exactly on time, but their audio doesn’t work for 5 minutes because they didn’t test it before.

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Recorded AI Interview: They speak fluently and keep good eye contact but pause 6 - 7 seconds before each answer.

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Panel: Answers correctly, then asks if the panel wants more detail, even though no one requested.

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