How to Pass the Oral Interview 2025 – Ajira Portal - Mambo Muhimu Yakufanya ili Ufaulu Usaili wa Mazungumzo - 5 Essential Tips to Help You Pass Your Oral Interview
5 Essential Tips to Help You Pass Your Oral Interview
Welcome to Ajirazote, If you have been wondering what you should do to pass the Oral Interview from the Ajira Portal or various Public Institutions, then this article has been prepared specifically for you.
What is an Oral Interview?
An oral interview is a face-to-face type of interview where a job applicant (or candidate for a certain position) is asked questions by a panel of employers or assessors, and the candidate responds verbally, not in writing.
This Oral Interview usually lasts for a short period between 15 to 30 minutes, depending on your responses and the procedures of the institution that invited you.
When you reach the Oral Interview stage, or after passing the Written Interview through the Ajira Portal, you have more than 85% chance of being employed or being called to work through the Recruitment Secretariat.
If you score 50 marks or above, your name will be saved in the database for one year, and if a vacancy arises, you may be called for employment.
Most of the questions asked are predictable especially those involving self-introduction.
How Is the Oral Interview Conducted?
The Oral Interview (Mazungumzo) usually contains seven or fewer questions.
The main language used is English, but some professions that were taught in Kiswahili will use Kiswahili during the interview. In short, the language you used during your studies is the one likely to be used in the oral interview.
The duration is 15 to 30 minutes, and for Ajira Portal interviews, there will be a panel of 3 to 7 members who will ask you questions in turns.
What Should I Do to Pass the Oral Interview 2025 – Ajira Portal?
According to research and experiences shared by various experts, when preparing for the Oral Interview, make sure you focus on the following:
1. Put God First
Pray for peace of mind, confidence, and clarity. Believe that this is your moment to demonstrate the potential and strengths that God has entrusted to you.
2. Prepare to Answer the Question “TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF”
This is a compulsory question for every profession and is always the first question asked in the oral interview.
Make sure you answer it very well because it gives you many marks and makes it easier to reach 50% or above so that you can be shortlisted for employment.
When answering, include the following elements:
Your full name
Your personal history
Your educational background
Your experience
Your weaknesses and strengths
Your hobbies
3. Use Polite and Clear Language
Make sure your answers are audible and clear, but not too loud.
Show confidence remember, you are the product, and you are selling your value. Show the panel your worth; do not be too passive or “too cool.”
The panel is not there to criticize you; they want to see your capabilities.
4. Maintain a Smart Appearance and Good Composure
Good performance in the oral interview depends on both you and the panel.
Sit properly, think smartly, and dress professionally. Do not look untidy or rough.
5. Review Basic Knowledge of the Position You Applied For
Go over the basic concepts, roles, and responsibilities related to the job you have been shortlisted for. This will help you answer professional questions correctly and earn more credit to convince the panel that you qualify for employment.
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