Viva Exams: The Academic Job Interview

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Viva exams are like job interviews — in both, you answer questions confidently, explain your work clearly, and show you know your subject well.

Viva exams are like job interviews because in both:

  • You answer questions – In a viva, it’s about your project or subject; in an interview, it’s about your skills and experience.

  • You explain your work clearly – In a viva, you justify methods and results; in an interview, you explain past achievements and decisions.

  • You show expertise – In a viva, subject knowledge matters; in an interview, it’s your job-related skills.

  • Confidence is key – How you speak and handle unexpected questions is important in both.

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Yes , In both Confidence and Knowledge is the key to get success

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Well said, thanks for sharing!

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Knowledge, confidence, how well we present ourseleves matters alot in both viva and job interview, as it also depends on our fate.

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Confidence is the key i believe! Also communication skills..

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In both the the viva and job interview confidence and communication playas a major role

Viva is what we studied explaining and presenting ourself .

Job interview needs a skill Based on the interviewer

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Right. your confidence what recruiter want to see.

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Yes. There is very small difference between viva and job interview. Viva is all about what you studied and job interview is all about your skill sets. But in both you have to be confident.

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Viva exams really do mirror job interviews, because it’s not just about what you know, but how confidently and clearly you can communicate it. Both test your depth, clarity, and calmness under pressure.

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True! Both need clarity, confidence, and the ability to handle tough questions on the spot.

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Yes, the viva exams helps us prepare in many ways, but unfortunately many don’t understand it on time.

Viva - helps us prepare for the clear view. It’s not about answering but explaining it precise and with clarity. You just focus on the points. During interviews we have few seconds to revert the reply. So viva helps us focus on that.

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Yes. In both viva and job interviews test of your knowledge and confidence is checked.

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This comparison is so true. I never thought of viva exams like job interviews, but it makes sense. Both need clear communication and confidence under pressure. Explaining your work properly really shows how much you understand. Handling unexpected questions is tough but also a good learning experience. I’ll try to treat my next viva like an interview it might help me stay calm.

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