With the
admission season upon us, all of us worry, not just about the grades but also the
personal interviews and group discussion that form a part of the admission
package. The interviewers go beyond flipping through pages of grades; rather
they want to find out whether or not the applicant will be a productive
addition to the college environment.
While the
process of interview and discussions in a group may seem like a scary prospect,
there are a few ways to handle the pre-interview jitters.
Preparing for a Personal Interview (PI)
Although your
admission into the college does not depend solely on your performance in the
personal interview, it does help to create a favorable impression nonetheless.
Describe
yourself:
internet personality tests are not going to come to
your rescue here. You will need to sum up your life and interests in a few
sentences. But make sure those sentences are memorable enough for the
interviewer.
Why this college: the answer at the tip of your tongue should not be ‘good placement
opportunities.’ Rather focus on your intellectual interests and how the college
will help you achieve the same.
Role model(s): this is a question that you need to answer carefully and with enough
validation and clarity. Your role model can be a real life person or a
fictional character. The point is to convince the interviewer about your idol’s
influence on your life and how they have helped you grow.
Preparing for Group Discussions (GD)
Group Discussions are an important mechanism
to ascertain whether or not the candidate possesses certain characteristics
like team work, team leadership, independent thinking etc. You can always be prepared
to tackle the group discussion with grace and confidence by keeping a few tips
in mind.
Updated
information: keep yourself well stocked about the
current affairs by leafing through magazines and newspapers. Substantiating your claims with well
conducted research about the topics will also be beneficial.
Grasping the
topic: once the topic for the group discussion is given, give yourself a
few moments to gather your thoughts so that you can communicate your views in a
clear and precise manner. Hone your communication skills a few days before the
date with the help of your friends and family.
Initiate
discussion: a time tested way to impress the
interviewer is to take initiative to lead and participate in the discussion without
hogging the conversation.
While it is
always beneficial to be prepared for an interview that might come knocking on
your door any moment, it is first necessary to decide the college and the
career that you want to pursue.
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one-stop career consultant. We are always there to help you and show you the
right path towards your dreams. For more information, call us at +9198440-11340
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