MOCK INTERVIEW

MOCK INTERVIEW FOR THE POST OF AGRICULTURE FIELD OFFICER[AFO]

CANDIDATE-01
Candidate 1: “Good morning, sir /madam”

Interviewer 1: “Good morning”,

“Can you tell me about yourself”

Candidate 1: “Thank you for this opportunity to introduce myself sir”

My name is Varshitha. I belong to the state of Karnataka my father

and mother both are farmers and I have done my school education in West Hill
Republic school, and I have done my graduation in Bachelor's of science in
Agriculture from the University of Agriculture science Bangalore and I have
passed out it in 2021 and my goal is to become agriculture field officer keeping
the relevancy of my subject that is agriculture. My hobbies are gardening &
painting, and I believe that Positivity, patience and a problem-solving approach
are my strongest source. That's all about me sir......

Interviewer 2: “Okay, Varshitha you said, you have problems solving skills there
are lot of problems faced by the farmers. So, can you please let me know how
you will solve the problems of our former’s”.

Candidate 1: “I will definitely try my best to help them, Sir because as of AFO,
my job profile is not only to look profit of course any jobs in the public service
has major role in benefiting farmers and respond quickly in some way at least.

If any problem that I understand I can play any role in the bettering it. Then I
will”

Interviewer 1: “Varshitha, how will you deal with your office colleagues, who was
unfriendly to your farmer’s”?

Candidate 1: “Sir, first of all, it depends on the person is Senior/Junior to me”.

If Junior, I will try to instruct them and explain to them in a better way that you
should be came patients and friendly towards our farmers.

If Senior, I do not think I have the authorize to speak to them directly, but I will
try somehow that they will understand that they should little more kind to our
farmer’s.

"Thank you for considering me for this position. I am confident that my skills and
experience make me a strong candidate, and I am very interested in joining your
team."

CANDIDATE-02
Candidate2: “Good morning sir\madam”

Interviewer 2: “Good morning”,

So, introduce yourself.

Candidate2: “Yes, I am name Vaishnavi. I am from Bangalore I have completed

my MSc in biotechnology from the Oxford College of Engineering my
specialization in MSc is microbiology and I have worked in agriculture resource
Centre for 3 years and I have the sufficient skill and experience that needed for
the AFO post. Time management and dedication towards my work is my is my
biggest strength”.

Interviewer 1: “So, you have done master's in microbiology”?

Candidate2: “yes sir”.

Interviewer1: “Then, why do you want to join agriculture field”?

Candidate2: “Sir., I think that my professional knowledge getting more benefited

for the agriculture field because my specialization in microbiology totally
related to the soil fertility which is very essential for farmers to grow crops and
it also explodes the interaction between beneficial micro-organisms like
bacteria, fungi which act as a microbiology pest and disease controller”.

Interviewer 2: “Well, can you say about the crops suggested for dry Land
agriculture, since you are from an Agricultural Research Centre”.

Candidate 2: Ah, yes! As an Agriculture Field Officer, I can confidently say that
dry land agriculture is a crucial aspect of farming, especially in regions with
limited water resources. For dry land agriculture, we recommend crops that are
drought-tolerant, require minimal irrigation, and can thrive in harsh weather
conditions. Some of the crops that come to mind are millets, pulses, oilseeds,
and groundnuts.

These crops are not only suitable for dry land agriculture but also provide a
range of benefits. Millets are rich in nutrients and easy to grow, while pulses like
chickpeas and cowpeas enrich the soil and are rich in protein. Oilseeds like
sunflower and safflower are low-maintenance and provide a valuable source of
oil. Groundnuts, or peanuts, are easy to grow, tolerate drought, and provide a
valuable source of protein and oil. Overall, these crops are ideal for dry land
agriculture and offer many benefits for farmers and the environment.

“Thank you again for your time, and I look forward to the opportunity to
contribute to the success of your organization.”