Bank Clerical Exam Coaching Updates

Before the interview
Grooming- Top 10 Tips for women:
1. Get a haircut a week before or at least 3 to 4 days before the meeting.
2. Trim nails and apply nail paint in neutral colours one day before the interview.
3. Clothes should fit you well and should be neat, and ironed.check buttons are secure, and zips are okay. Use skin colour undergarments if wearing a light colour top.
4.Polish/clean shoes a day before and choose one that doesn't make noise. Wearing heels is okay.
5. Get rid of all unnecessary jewellery. Wear light and matching jewellery.
6. Do not carry more than one thing in hand. Carry either a file or a purse, not both. It looks clumsy.
7. Do not use very bright lipstick. Wear makeup if you want but don't overdo it.
8. Smell good, use mild perfume. Your perfume should not announce your arrival.
9. Moisturise your hands and feet. Pay attention to details.
10. Carry extra hair ties, a comb and lipstick/lip balm for touchup.

Papers and Documents -Homework before the interview
1. Carry an extra copy of CV, photograph, ID proof, a small stapler, glue and a pen. Don't ask for it at reception or any company staff.
2. Prepare questions to ask the interviewer for ex: what do you expect from me in the first two months of my job?
3. Set Google alerts a week before the interview to get recent news of the company.

These are few tips useful before you enter the interview location.

Only a few days left for IBPS CLERK PRELIMS, you can still clear the exam. A little hard work and smart strategy is enough to pass the preliminary exam. First of all, start preparing the topics which are easy to solve,less time consuming and questions asked in sets like simplification/approximation, quadratic equations, data interpretations, seating arrangements, coding/decoding, cloze test, error detection/correction etc.. Then move on to topics from which questions are asked less. Schedule the topics that should cover from all the three sections for a single day. Hardly spend 6-7 hrs a day since we have limited time. Mock tests are essential in the preparation part. Once a topic is completed, try to attend topic-wise practice test. Take as many mock tests you can. Analyse your strong and weak topics and work on it. Keep working hard guys.

ALL THE VERY BEST!!!!

1) 10 yrs ago, P was half of Q age. If the ratio of their present age 3:4. What will be total of their present age?

Solution:

past... P:q 1:2

10years after

the present age of p:q 3:4

1 : 2

3 : 4 ( difference of 1&3 and 2&4 is 2)

2 => 10

(3+4=7) 7 => x

X= (7×10) ÷2

= 35 yrs

P+q= 35 years

Tell me about yourself:

I am (Name) __________________________________
I am from (City name) _______________________ (if you lived in more than 1 city please strike through this sentence and refer 2.1
2.1. I was born in (City 1 Name) _____________________ but brought up in (City 2 name) ___________________________

Qualification: I have completed my bachelor’s degree in (Subject) _______________________ and my Masters in (Subject) ___________________
3.1. Additional comments on qualification – ________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Projects: Mention goal of the project - _____________________________, where it was done (city) _____________ and (company name) ________ __________________________________
We achieved (mention the results of the goal) ________________________ and I personally contributed towards (mention percentage) ______ of the total project by (explain your role in success of project) _____________________________________________________________
My strengths and weaknesses are (Select the one below also a certain strength can also be your weaknesses and you can talk about the, I have provided the list below) (Choose one or 2) :
Strength

Weakness

Analytical Thinking

Too focussed on analytics and overlook the human element

Flexibility and Adaptability (Changing Environments)

Too flexible that sometimes I lose track of original goals

Ability to Learn Programs and Processes

NA

Extremely Good People Skills

Not process oriented

Confidentiality

Too secretive

Willingness to take on Responsibility

Take on all the work burden and fail to delegate

Devotion to Deadlines

Too focussed on deadlines and overlook the human element.

Ability to Work Under Pressure

I might overachieve as part of a team.

Efficient

NA

Detail-oriented

Too detailed that I get delayed

Ability to cope with failures and learn from mistakes

NA

Ability to prioritise

NA

Organisation and planning

NA

Problem Solving

NA

Punctuality

NA

Self-confidence

Might lead to overconfidence

Teamwork

Might struggle with Individual tasks

Work Ethic

NA

Writing Skills

Not a public speaker

Communication

Get distracted by talking or writing too much.

Interpersonal skills

Love working as a team but struggle with Individual tasks.

Role Model – Who?
7.1. What outstanding quality do you admire in your role model? (resilience, determination, integrity, intelligence, humour, kindness, selflessness, exceptional achievement, strength or an amazing work ethic... or others, mention - ________________________________

My mom is a __________ and dad works for _______________. I have __ Siblings and (mention what he/she/they do) _______________________
My Short-term Goals are (include working in this company) as a goal ______________________
My long-term goals are _________________________________________
My hobbies are _______________________________________________________________________

Bootstrapping mean Booting process when the computer is switched ON. When the PC is switched ON, the BIOS ROM is activated, which in turn bring first OS related file from the boot sector of the hard disk, once this file is loaded on to the primary memory of the computer, it will fetch the next file from the hard disk. This newly loaded file is responsible for bringing yet another OS related file to the memory. Thus all required files are loaded, and the system is now ready for use. This process is similar to how the strap of a boot works, hence the process of loading OS files is called bootstrapping.

What you mean by the term Hibernate Your Computer?

Whenever you are no longer using your computer, e.g. during your lunchtime, or tea break instead of shutting down the computer you can make your computer in hibernate mode by pressing hibernate button provided in the GUI of the computer. When you hibernate your computer, the CPU runs very minimal functionality, and therefore the heat produced inside the CPU is drastically reduced. Therefore the rotation of the fan is also reduced, and the overall current consumption of computer comes down. Hence you are saving power consumption by putting the machine in hibernate mode during your rest time.

The word hibernate is originated from Biology. Many creatures like Ranahexotica and polar bear do hibernate in summer season and winter season respectively. Metabolic activities are heavily reduced in the animal during the hibernation period.

Tip No. 1: Make a schedule for practicing a fixed set of questions daily. It is essential to get organized first. Make it a daily habit to solve questions. Initially you may start with one test or a question paper depending on your capacity. One should be able to practice 2-4 full length question sets in the last month before the exam. You may have a stop watch to measure your performance while practicing.
 
Tip No. 2: Ensure that there are no distractions around. Bank exams demand one-pointed attention when it comes to practice. It makes sense to have a group study with your friends preparing for the same. A group study would help you gain new insights or techniques to solve the problems quickly. However, if you are not comfortable with group study, you may practice alone and meet your friends once in a week for guidance.
 
Tip No. 3: The best way to evaluate your ability to solve and performance is taking Mock Tests conducted by coaching institutes for competitive exams. A Mock test is an examination which serves practice for future exams. Or you can take Mock test by yourself. Never take these tests lightly. One should be doing minimum two to three tests daily. Keep in mind that subjects like Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude (QA) can be excelled in through time management. Regular practice would sharpen your skills in solving the questions related to Reasoning and QA. The best part of Mock test is that it prompts you to gradually increase your problem solving speed.
 
Tip No. 4:  When it comes to your question set, never get overcome by anxiety or nervousness. These psychological barriers do impact your performance. Time management is the key. Once you get your Mock question set, go through the section and see all the questions if possible. Select the problems thoughtfully. It is not compulsory to solve each and every question of all the sections. Choose General Awareness section and Computer or English first. It may help you save time for Reasoning and QA. Solve easier questions first and mark the tough ones. Once you are done with the easy ones, start at once the marked ones. And most important, never ever get hooked up to one single question. It is a huge risk. If you are not able to solve it in one minute, leave for the next.
 
Tip No. 5: Last but not the least, if some concepts are not clear, please discuss with your friends or teacher well in advance. If you start looking for help few days before the exam, your friends or even best friend who is also preparing for the same will not be able to help you!

These are general tips anyone can follow. It is best to follow what suits you. Different candidates have different methods or approach to problem solving. The final aim is to score maximum and get ready for personal interviews!

In India nowdays English grammar is very imporatant because wheteher you are going to give SSC, Bank, CDS, NDA, CLAT, MBA etc exams its necessary to have good command over English. 

Lets have a look on some importanat points:

1. In front of: This is used to denote that something/someone is standing in front of other person/object. For instance: The lecturer stands in front of the students.

2. Behind: It is used to express opposite connotation of In front of. It means at the back (part) of something/someone. For instance: The car was parked behind the gate.

3. Between/Among/Amidst: Often, we get confused while using these words and end up using the wrong word.

i. Between is used for two objects or things (or places). For instance: There are mountains between Chile and Argentina.

ii. Among is used for more than two persons / things. For instance: The chief guest distributed prizes among the top performers.

iii. Amid or Amidst is used for more than two persons / things (groups). For instance: Amid her team members

4. Across From / Opposite: Across from/opposite is similar to conveying that someone (or a place) is on the other side of something. For instance: The girl lives across from a temple.

5. Next to / Beside: Next to and beside refer to an object or a person that is at the side of another thing. For instance: A security personnel stands next to the entrance gate.

6. Near / Close to: Near and close to carry same connotation as next to / beside. The only difference is the distance. ‘Next to’ is used to express a short distance, while ‘near’ is used to highlight a longer distance. For instance: The bus stop is near the bank.

7. On:

i. On is used a preposition of time, place and position.

ii. This means it indicates ‘days of the week’.

iii. ‘On’ is used to point out the position of a person or an object.

For instance: The bottle is kept on the table. (Indicates position). The office will be open on Saturday. (This indicates time).

8. Above/Over: Above and over mean position higher than a reference point. In other words, ‘above’ or ‘over’ mean at a higher position than other object or person. For instance: They put an umbrella over the table to avoid heat from the sun rays. "Over" can also mean ‘covering the surface of something’.  For instance: The mud is spread all over the floor.

9. Under/Below: Under and below mean at a lower level w.r.t someone/something. For instance: The boxes are under the table. A river flows under a bridge. Sometimes we use the word underneath instead of under and beneath instead of below. There is no difference in meaning those they are less common nowadays.

10. Of/Off: ‘Of’ denotes origin or cause, while ‘off’ denotes separation.

11. To: After the verbs “Say / suggest / propose / speak / explain / reply / complain / talk / listen / write”, ‘to’ should be used if any object is present.

12. No preposition: Verbs such as ‘discuss/describe/order/tell/demand’ do not require any preposition. The verbs directly take an object.

Now, it’s time to check what you have read so far. Try these questions, which were featured in various competitive exams.

1. He quickly glanced ____________ the book to find what it said about the Indian economy.

2. What is the time ________ your watch?

3. My father will retire from service ________ a year.

4. Most of us eat ________ a spoon.

5. Whom are you talking __________ ?

6. Don’t look __________  on him.

7. We are pleased ____________ your visit.

8. She is good _________ English.

9. There is some dispute ____________ the property as the owner died without making a will.

10. Do you take pride ____________ your appearance?

We hope this post might have cleared all your doubts.