1. Set your communication objective
Like a politician or an advertising professional, you should define, prior to the interview, pertinent communication objectives.
2. Prepare your interviews until you are blue in the face
The key to success is not only to think about the answers to standard questions, but also to train yourself in getting these replies across.
3. Plead your case with eloquence!
We recommend that you be eloquent in the way you express yourself because one of the primary objectives of the interview is to see if you are a communicator.
4. At no point should you lower your guard
Interviews with former students can become particularly friendly.
..................11 most commonly asked Interview questions....................
Please understand there are no ready-made answers to the questions; instead, the attempt is to try to help you arrive at the correct answer yourself, so that you sound natural and coherent in an interview. Ultimately, an interview is a mirror to see your inner self and a subjective, specific and honest presentation is the key to success.
Q. 1 Tell me some thing about yourself.
This is how most interviews begin and this is one question you cannot afford to be unprepared for.
Q. 2 Why do you want to join this institute?
This is one question you should answer honestly and pragmatically. Ideally you should choose an institute based on certain criteria. Such as: Ranking/ placements, Courses offered, fee, location.
Q. 3 Which other institutes have you applied to?
This is a question that is very much linked to the previous question.For example, if you say that you had chosen IRMA because you have a flair for Rural Marketing and while answering this question you don't mention the name of other institutes known to offer quality course in Rural Marketing you are in trouble. So these two questions are to be prepared simultaneously avoiding conflicts in answers.
Q. 4 How will you add value to this institute if you make it through?
This is an opportunity to showcase your strengths but remember it is essential that your strengths should be supported by related achievements.
Q. 5 What do you consider your biggest failure?
CAUTION: This is not an opportunity to pour out your darkest secrets. This is a question that is best played down.
Q. 6 Why have you chosen this career?
This is an area where a mature and realistic answer is expected. People choose their career based on several reasons, such as: What is your aptitude?, What motivates you?, What activities do you enjoy?.
Q. 7 What is the last book you read?
Many experts would tell you that you should know the ins and out of the books and everything about the author and his writing style.
Q. 8 How will your contribute to this campus if we select you?
This is a question that directly relates to your strengths and aspiration.
Q. 9 Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
This is not when you start throwing in fancy designations.
Q. 10 Who is your role model?
Your role model can be anyone – a public figure or even someone from your family. It is a good idea to know a lot about the person you would make your role model.
Q. 11 Do your have any questions for me?
"No" would be a bad answer. It is good to have a few questions that relate to the academic and cultural environment of the institution. This will show your enthusiasm..
Q. 11 Do your have any questions for me?
"No" would be a bad answer. It is good to have a few questions that relate to the academic and cultural environment of the institution. This will show your enthusiasm..
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