Just a Minute (JAM)

 

JAM


Just A Minute generally referred to as a JAM session, means the candidate has to speak out on the given topic within one minute of time.


In some of the interviews, the candidate can choose his/ her own topic or the interviewer will pose a topic to speak.

Generally, a JAM session is conducted to test the fluency of English. It plays a key role in the selection process.

Much preparation will not be required for JAM, just read the newspaper daily and try to make conversation with your friends in English only.


DO’s in JAM 

Follow the below list and make your JAM SESSION perfect.

·   Put a smile on your face until your session is finished.

·   Don’t be nervous while presenting the Session.

·   Explain the JAM Topic in simple and clear language.

·   Present the topic with brief details.

·   Convey in an audible and clear voice

·   Give the presentation with Correct grammar.

·   Choose the topic related to Social, Political, Economical, Legal/Language and Technical (SPELT).

·   Maintain a positive outlook.

·   Finish with the Thanking note.


These are guidelines which need to be followed by the Candidates while going to take the JAM session in their Recruitment process.


Don’ts in JAM

·    Don’t be blabber and also don’t get nervous while participating in a JAM - just a minute session

·  Don’t present grammatical mistakes.

·  Don’t give too much gap for word and don’t take much time to express.

·  Don’t beat the bush.

·  Don’t give long pauses.

·  Don’t use mother tongue in the middle of the topic. Try to maintain simple and clear English words.



Rules For JAM

1. When the chair says start talking, start talking Immediately.

2. Try not to speak too quickly.

3. …But, don’t speak too slowly. That’s called hesitation. 

4. Never say 'er', 'erm', 'um', or 'ahhhh'.

5. You can only repeat the words on the card. A wide vocabulary (or a mind like a thesaurus) is needed to succeed in this game.

6. Short words don’t count as repetitions. You won’t lose points for repeating words like 'I', 'you', 'a,' or 'the'.

7. Having said that, watch out for acronyms, because letters do count. USSR, BBC or CCTV are common pitfalls for newcomers.

8. Don’t change the topic - that’s deviation.

9. Don’t say: “I’d like to take a completely different tack to the others.” That sounds like it will be deviation.

10. Don’t ask the chair what colour his underpants are – that’s definitely deviant, and you will be challenged.

11. Never admit fault. There’s a chance your competitors won’t notice your mistake, so don’t buzz yourself and give them the ammunition!

Topics for JAM:

ü Startups are good or bad

ü Self-confidence

ü Your favorite food

ü Why did you choose Engineering?


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