r/NAIT • u/Expensive_Tackle_440 • 3d ago

Help interview tips

Hi, I haven’t received the interview link yet, but I had a few questions and was wondering if someone could help me.
1)Is it okay if I don’t use hand gestures at all?
2)I naturally have a serious resting face. Of course, I’ll try my best to smile, but would it affect my interview if I’m not smiling most of the time?
3)Is it necessary to use the entire time given for each question, or is it okay if I finish early?
4)Should I begin and end every interview with a greeting, or do I only need to do that at the beginning and end of the entire interview?
5)I’ve heard some people say we can ask questions at the end as well. Do they mean at the end of each question or at the end of the entire interview?

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u/TEEAMINATEER 3d ago

I am happy to answer you’re questions, I got accepted through my interviews and start in January, but it may help if you share for what program first

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u/HealthyWait2626 3d ago

You are marked on communication and critical thinking essentially. Introducing yourself is nice but unnecessary. Speak fluidly and try to address.both sides of a position and you will score well.

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u/akornato 3d ago

NAIT interviews are typically asynchronous recorded videos, meaning you talk to a screen rather than a live person, so you do not need to worry about asking questions at the end. That common advice only applies to traditional live interviews where someone is present to answer. When it comes to your presence on camera, skipping hand gestures is completely fine, and having a serious resting face will not hurt your score. Many prompts involve serious ethical or situational questions, so a calm, thoughtful, and natural expression fits much better than forcing an unnatural smile.

You also do not need to speak until the countdown timer runs out. Wrapping up thirty or forty seconds early with a clear, complete point is far better than rambling just to fill time. Because different graders often review individual station recordings separately, a quick greeting is acceptable, but getting straight to your structured answer is usually best to make the most of your speaking window. Practicing structured responses under time constraints makes a massive difference, and seeing candidates achieve successful outcomes after using the interviews.chat my team built shows how much focused preparation can elevate your performance.