Mock interview or sample Interview

Mock Interview

(Here are excerpts from the interview of few successful candidates for your reference.) 

Scenario-1: 
An interviewer is taking interview of a Computer Engineering student who has cleared the entrance test and GD for admission in his college.

Interviewer: Tell me about yourself.

Student: "I was born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and attended Scindia School. Ever since I was a teenager, I tinkered with computers. It was my hobby, my passion, and my way of learning. Like most kids I enjoyed computer games. When my folks gave me a computer as a reward for good marks in 10th Class, I mastered DOS, Windows, and WordPerfect within six months. I then went on to teach myself programming basics.

By the time I passed 12th Class, I knew I wanted to study computer engineering. From that point on, everything fell into place. My life revolved around the same. By my junior year at Engineering College in Nagpur, I decided I wanted to work for a major IT Company but I also wanted to master in other fields of handling business so that I can develop an overview of expectations of the company from me. That is why I decided to pursue MBA before joining any IT Company. I now want to graduate from this reputed college so I can be at the forefront of starting a career into a reputed IT Company. I am prepared to answer any questions you may have about my education and experience.

Interviewer: But you did tell me about your schooling, wasn't that all about your education? 

Student: Yes sir, I did tell you about my school and subject preferences but can tell you a lot more about my engineering experiences and lessons I learnt from them, that is, if you allow me.

Interviewer: Frankly speaking, I have no idea about engineering stuff as I am a commerce student. So if you will tell me about you engineering course and all, I don't know how will I understand them, and above all, how will I know you are speaking the right thing?

Student: Hahaha.. You surely are very frank sir, so I will also be very frank to you. What I was about to tell you about my engineering days are just my experiences I had and the learning I get from them so far. They have nothing to do with my engineering course. Also, what I have heard about you from my friend's cousin, who is an alumni of this college, is that you are the most amazing professor with remarkable diversified knowledge base. So I can be very sure about your knowledge of computer engineering stream.

Interviewer: OK..So you are here with a lot of research and all. hmmm.. You seem to have done a bit of homework.

Student: Thank you for the compliment sir, I always like to be ready with my home work as it gives you an unmatched confidence.

Interviewer: Keep this attitude for the rest of your life as well. You will be informed about the final decision of the admission committee. All the best.


Scenario-2: 

An interviewer (Mr. Dubey) taking interview of a fresher candidate (Rachit) who has cleared CAT and scored well in GD session.

Ritesh: May I come in sir?

Mr. Dubey: Hello Ritesh, please come in. Take your seat.

Ritesh: Hello sir, Thank you.

Mr. Dubey: So you have scored 97 percentile in CAT. Congrats.. What do you think? Is it a great achievement?

Ritesh: Thank you Sir. Yes, it is a great achievement as I had put in a real hard work in the preparation. But at the same time it is only half a battle won.

Mr. Dubey: What are the major reasons for your success?

Ritesh: Many years ago I learned an important lesson from Mr. Dewakar Sinha, my first most important mentor. He told me his secret to success was to 'Look at each day as a new opportunity to be your very best. Set high goals, be honest, never say no, and be in the company of people who share your passion for doing their best.' I've always remembered that advice and try to live it every day. While preparing for CAT, I used to be very self motivated, determined and honest. I really liked working hard and enjoyed what I did and I also tried to surround myself with people who shared similar passions. I generally thrive in such environment. I am looking forward to find same environment in this institute.

Mr. Dubey: Why do you want to study in this institute?

Ritesh: I've always wanted to gain knowledge instead of mere earning a degree. This institute has got several years reputation in the field of academics and a long list of experienced and talented faculty. This was the main reason for my interest in this institute. Also, I have been in touch with a number of alumni of this institute for their guidance regarding my CAT preparations. I could pursue this course anywhere, but I'd rather study in an institute whose products I trust.

Mr. Dubey: Well. Ritesh. It was nice talking to you. You will get the admission department's final decision in a while.

Ritesh: Thank you sir, have a nice day.


Scenario-3:

An interviewer (Mr. Mehta) asking questions from a candidate (Nisha) who was working in a BPO part time along with her BA. She has scored well in entrance test and GD.

Mr. Mehta: Hello Nisha, so how are you feeling today? Nervous or excited or both?

Nisha: Hello Sir (With a courteous smile). Yes sir, I am excited as well as nervous as you can see. But I know how to handle stress as I have done it before as well.

Mr. Mehta: Really. so how do you manage stress with work? 

Nisha: Stress is a part of life so one must accept it as it comes in the way. When I am confronted with stress, I tend to find out the cause of it. There are various causes for stress, it may be due to self reason or may be due to others too. If I see there are people who are adding to my stress level then I believe in discussing with them and focusing on the professional as well as personal issues that lead to such stressful situation. So what ever be the cause, I approach it with a flow chart method, i.e. starting with the root cause and doing the follow up. One tends to lose temper but life/work teaches you to stay calm and use logical ways to find out the solution. This is the only way to achieve your pre-determined goal within time frame, I believe.

Mr. Mehta: Do you have a goal? Where do you see yourself in 5 to 7 years from now? 

Nisha: Setting goal is very important for me sir, so I do have set a goal for me. Although it's certainly difficult to predict things far into the future, I know what direction I want to develop toward. Within three years, I would like to become the very best HR Manager for the company that hires me in the campus placement after 18 months from now. In fact, my personal career mission statement is to become a world-class expert for Human Resources. I will work toward becoming the expert that others rely upon. And in doing so, I feel I will be fully prepared to take on any greater responsibilities that might be presented in the long term.

Mr. Mehta: It feels so good to hear such motivating future plans from kids your age. I wish you all the very best. You will soon get to know the final decision of the admission committee.

Nisha: Thanks a lot for your compliment sir. Have a nice day ahead. 


Scenario-4: 

An interviewer (Mr. Tyagi) is in conversation with a candidate (Archana) who does not seem to be much open to people, although her entire academic life and score in written test are commendable. But her GD performance is not that great. Mr. Tyagi wants to examine if Archana is worth giving a chance in his institute.

Archana: May I come in Sir?

Mr. Tyagi: Please, have your seat.

Archana: Thank you sir.

Mr. Tyagi: So Archana, you are a commerce student and want to pursue finance?

Archana: Yes Sir. I have completed B. Com with Accounts Honors. I was always interested in numbers and figures, so have decided to become a finance manager since childhood.

Mr. Tyagi: What qualities do you feel a successful manager should have?

Archana: The key quality should be leadership--the ability to be the visionary for the people who are working under them. The person who can set the course and direction for subordinates. A manager should also be a positive role model for others to follow. The highest calling of a true leader is inspiring others to reach the highest of their abilities.

Mr. Tyagi: But Archana, what I can make out from our conversation is that you are not a very outgoing person. Is there a reason for this or do you consider this as your weakness? 

Archana: Yes sir. you observed it very right that I am not a very extrovert person. There is no specific reason for the same and I don't consider this as a weakness. Throughout my academic life, I have performed the way I decided and was expected to. I never fell short on my professors' expectation and performed my duties well. My little reserve nature has never been a hurdle for me.

Mr. Tyagi: If I were to ask your professors to describe you, what would they say? 

Archana: I believe they would say I'm a very devoted person, that I put my mind to the task at hand and see to it that it's accomplished. They would say that if they ever had something that needed to be done, I was the person who they could always depend on to see that it was accomplished. They would say that I always took a keen interest in the subjects I was studying and always sought ways to apply the knowledge in real world settings. And I am not just guessing what they would say, in fact, I'm quite certain they would say those things because I have with me several letters of recommendation from my professors, and those are their very words. I can show them to you as well.

Mr. Tyagi: If you had to live your life over again, what would you change?

Archana: That's a good question. I realize that it can be very easy to continually look back and wish that things had been different in the past. But I also remember that things in the past cannot be changed, that only things in the future can be shaped. That's why I continually strive to improve myself each and every day. That's also the reason why I want to become the very best finance manager the company, which will hire me, has ever had. To make positive change. And all of that is still in the future. So in answer to your question, there isn't anything in my past that I would change. I look only to the future to make changes in my life.

Mr. Tyagi: Well said Archana. I am very impressed I must say. I wish you all the best in life. You can leave for the day. The final decision of the admission committee will be conveyed to you soon. Thank you.

Archana: Thank you Sir.

Tips for Answering Questions Effectively with Do's and don't in Interview

Tips for Answering Questions Effectively

• Keep your answers short, but informative. Be prepared to offer a 4 to 6 line answer to every question. This is enough to share a few thoughts and to stimulate further discussion if the interviewer desires. Try to avoid simple 'yes' and 'no' answers or responding in monosyllables. Show interest in the questions and sincere thought in your responses.
• Avoid sounding self-centered. Cite your achievements, but demonstrate an appropriate level of humility. When discussing professional accomplishments, acknowledge the help and support of your teammates, mentors, teachers and role models.
• Don't reveal insecurities. Accentuate the positive and don't dwell on the weaknesses in your background or application. Don't give any indication that you aren't willing and able to meet the rigors of business school. Your job on the interview is to convince them you are the right candidate: they won't believe it if you don't sound sure of yourself.
• Watch your tone. You'll certainly be asked a few stressor questions that are designed to test your ability to handle conflict. Don't get defensive. Your tone can be revealed in both the words you choose and your voice. Practice responding to difficult questions with a friend before the big day. It will help.
• Listen carefully to the interviewer, no matter how nervous you are. Although you'll be stressed during the interview, this isn't acceptable that you ask the panel to repeat their question every now and then. It simply confirms that you weren't listening, which is the kiss of death for a business school applicant.

Interview DOs and DON'Ts

Interview DOs

• √ Dress appropriately for the institute; err on the side of being conservative to show you take the interview seriously. Your personal grooming and cleanliness should be impeccable.
• √ Know the exact time and location of your interview; know how long it takes to get there, park, find a rest room to freshen up, etc.
• √ Arrive early; 10 minutes prior to the interview start time.
• √ Treat other people you encounter with courtesy and respect. Their opinions of you might be solicited during admission decisions.
• √ Offer a firm handshake, make eye contact, and have a friendly expression when you are greeted by your interviewer.
• √ Listen to be sure you understand your interviewer's name and the correct pronunciation.
• √ Even when your interviewer gives you a first and last name, address your interviewer by title Sir or Madam, until invited to do otherwise.
• √ Maintain good eye contact during the interview.
• √ Sit still in your seat; avoid fidgeting and slouching.
• √ Respond to questions and back up your statements about yourself with specific examples whenever possible.
• √ Ask for clarification if you don't understand a question.
• √ Be thorough in your responses, while being concise in your wording.
• √ Be honest and be yourself - your best professional self. Dishonesty gets discovered and is grounds for withdrawing admission offers and for rejection. You want a good match between yourself and your future college. If you get admitted by acting like someone other than yourself, you and your institute will both be unhappy.
• √ Treat the interview seriously and as though you are truly interested in the institute and the opportunity presented.
• √ Exhibit a positive attitude. The interviewer is evaluating you as a potential corporate employee or future manager.
• √ Have intelligent questions prepared to ask the interviewer. Having done your research about the institute in advance, ask questions which you did not find answered in your research.
• √ Evaluate the interviewer and the institute s/he represents. An interview is a two-way street. Conduct yourself cordially and respectfully, while thinking critically about the way you are treated and the values and priorities of the institute.
• √ Do expect to be treated appropriately. If you believe you were treated inappropriately or asked questions that were inappropriate or made you uncomfortable, discuss this the panel if you are given time to clear your mind by asking them questions else reach the admission co-coordinator of the institute or the director.
• √ Make sure you understand the institute's next step in the admission process; know when and from whom you should expect to hear next. Know what action you are expected to take next, if any.
• √ When the interviewer concludes the interview, offer a firm handshake and make eye contact. Depart gracefully.
• √ After the interview, make notes right away so you don't forget critical details.

Interview DON'Ts

• × Don't make excuses. Take responsibility for your decisions and your actions.
• × Don't make negative comments about previous professors or institute (or others).
• × Don't falsify application materials or answers to interview questions.
• × Don't treat the interview casually, as if you are just shopping around or doing the interview for practice. This is an insult to the interviewer and to the institute.
• × Don't give the impression that you are only interested in the institute because of its geographic location.
• × Don't give the impression you are only interested in salary you will get after the completion of the course.
• × Don't act as though you would take admission in any institute or are desperate for admission.
• × Don't be unprepared for typical interview questions. You may not be asked all of them in every interview, but being unprepared looks foolish.
• × Admission in a good institute can be hard work and involve frustrations; don't exhibit frustrations or a negative attitude in an interview.
• × Don't go to extremes with your posture; don't slouch, and don't sit rigidly on the edge of your chair.
• × Don't assume that a female interviewer is "Mrs." or "Miss." Address her as "Madam" unless told otherwise.
• × Don't chew gum or smell like smoke.
• × Don't allow your cell phone to sound during the interview. (If it does, apologize quickly and ignore it.) Don't take a cell phone call. Don't look at a text message.
• × Don't take your parents, your pet (an assistance animal is not a pet in this circumstance), spouse, fiancé, friends or enemies to an interview. If you are not grown up and independent enough to attend an interview alone, you're insufficiently grown up and independent for a job.

Body language do's and don'ts for interviews

DON'T:

• × Rub the back of your head or neck. Even if you really do just have a cramp in your neck, these gestures make you look disinterested.
• × Rub or touch your nose. This suggests that you're not being completely honest, and it's gross.
• × Sit with your armed folded across your chest. You'll appear unfriendly and disengaged.
• × Cross your legs and idly shake one over the other. It's distracting and shows how uncomfortable you are.
• × Lean your body towards the door. You'll appear ready to make a mad dash for the door.
• × Slouch back in your seat. This will make you appear disinterested and unprepared.
• × Stare back blankly. This is a look people naturally adapt when they are trying to distance themselves.

DO:

• √ Sit up straight, and lean slightly forward in your chair. In addition to projecting interest and engagement in the interaction, aligning your body's position to that of the interviewer's shows admiration and agreement.
• √ Show your enthusiasm by keeping an interested expression. Nod and make positive gestures in moderation to avoid looking like someone simply not interested.
• √ Establish a comfortable amount of personal space between you and the interviewer. Invading personal space (anything more than 20 inches) could make the interviewer feel uncomfortable and take the focus away from your conversation.
• √ Limit your application of colognes and perfumes. Invading aromas can arouse allergies.
• √ If you have more than one person interviewing you at once, make sure you briefly address both people with your gaze and return your attention to the person who has asked you a question.
• √ Interruptions can happen. If they do, refrain from staring at your interviewer while they address their immediate business and motion your willingness to leave if they need privacy.
• √ Stand up and smile even if you are on a phone interview. Standing increases your level of alertness and allows you to become more engaged in the conversation.
• √ After a few well-thought-out questions and answers with your interviewer, it's almost over, but don't lose your cool just yet. Make sure your goodbye handshake is just as confident now as it was going in. Keep that going while you walk through the office building, into the elevator and onto the street. Once safely in your car, a cab or some other measurable safe distance from the scene of your interview, it's safe to let go.

Questions You Should Ask the Interviewer

Successful candidates always ask questions at their interviews. In fact, the questions you ask reveal more about your suitability for business school than anything else. Here's what your questions tell us: 

• How seriously the committee is thinking about the modernization of the business school and how well they understand the student's expectations?
• What is important for the institute - its own expectations or students' satisfaction?
• Apply the general information you gather about the school's particular reality
• Frame questions using your common sense and intellectual curiosity
• Ask for feedback regarding your energy level and communication skills
• Show the panel how well prepared you are (and will be in the future) for a becoming a manager
• Your observation power should also play a role in framing relevant questions like - What is the importance of huddle room in the institute? Or "Could the students approach the professors after the college time for any further clarification regarding any subject?" Etc.

General Rules for Asking Questions

• Only ask about topics you genuinely care about. You want to appear sincere and interested, not desperate for something to say.
• Research the topic thoroughly before mentioning it so that you can engage in a subsequent discussion. Prepare for your interview just as you would for an exam.
• Make sure the answer isn't obvious or has already been answered.
• Ask the appropriate person. Faculty members can offer a better perspective on certain issues than business students and vice versa.
• Watch your tone of voice and your body language. Many nervous applicants are unintentionally rude when they ask questions, which automatically puts off the interviewer. Be gracious and diplomatic in how you phrase your questions and reply to responses.

First steps on how to approach an interview And What Interview Commences.

First steps on how to approach an interview?

Do your homework

Have well thought out answers for questions such as "What are your strengths? Why are you right for that particular business school? Why is that particular program right for you?" It shows organization and forethought if you know some specifics about the program to which you are applying and can explain why those features fit well with your career goals.

For example, if you are applying to the Xavier Labour Relation Institute (XLRI), through some simple research you will discover that they are strong in Human Resource Development. Perhaps, you have worked with a recruitment company or have been a trainer in an institute. Relate these in the interview.


Don't Waste Time 

Don't waste time discussing things that are already indicated on your application. You can elaborate if the topic illustrates something about your character and preparedness for the b-school experience, but do not be redundant. 

Remember that the first impression you create is very important. When asked to say "something about yourself", most candidates just blurt out their schooling, college, marks and qualifications. All this is already there in the application. Why tell the interviewer something he/she already knows. Ideally, you would want to use this opportunity to show how you are different from the thousands of other applicants, not to blend in to the crowd.

A final word on approaching this question. After you have said what you have to say - don't venture any further. Don't drone. You just might say something foolish. Sometimes interviewers don't interrupt in order to give the candidate the impression that he has not spoken enough. This is just a stress/error inducing tactic. Don't fall for it. If the pause gets too awkward for your liking, just add something very politely like, "Is there something specific that you would like to know about me?"


What you'll Be Asked?

You should be prepared for these potential areas of questioning:

• Your childhood, personality, family, college life, hobbies, sports and outside interests
• Your professional and leadership experience
• Your career goals, political views and breadth of business knowledge
• Your motivation to obtain an MBA; why now, why our school

Be prepared for a wide range of questions, from casual inquiries about your family to probing questions about ethical/legal issues. Also be prepared for general questions about current events and items of interest in popular culture. Nothing is more disheartening than interviewing an "academic genius" who doesn't know who is the Deputy Prime Minister or Vice -President of the Country. 

How an interview commences?

A typical interview covers more than one theme. You are generally asked to first introduce yourself to the panel members. Remember that this is your opportunity to 'lead' the interview into areas that you are comfortable with or to topics that you wish to discuss.

It is quite important to highlight your achievements, whether academic or extra-curricular, in your introduction itself. Don't wait for the panel members to specifically ask you about them. Other things that you could mention in your introduction are your family and academic background, hobbies and interests, goals and aims in life, your strengths and weaknesses etc.

In fact, you could say almost anything as long as it is relevant, in the sense, that it reveals something about you as a person. 


Academics/ Work experience

Interviews also centre on questions pertaining to academics, especially for all the freshers. Once again, it is hardly a good strategy to open your books just a few days before the interview and try to mug up whatever you think is important for the interview.

Try to ensure instead that you are keeping up with the subjects in your undergraduate course, are comfortable with the basics of the course and ready to answer application-based questions on these subjects.

If you appear to be the kind of person who picks up his books just to pass your examinations, the interviewers are likely to probe you further to check your genuine interest in the course you are currently pursuing and whether you, as a student, have really taken in something.

Remember that the people who are interviewing you are professors; they are unlikely to be too impressed if you seem to forget everything that you are supposed to have learnt just a few weeks/ months back!

If you have work experience, you can expect some questions around that. Besides your role in your current organisation, be ready for questions about latest developments in the industry/ sector that you are working in.

For example, if you work in an IT firm, you could expect questions relating to significant developments or news pertaining to that sector, any major acquisition that has taken place, questions like which are the four or five largest firms in the IT sector, what different software products or solutions they offer etc. Hence, it is necessary to know your industry/ sector well and keep yourself up-to-date with the latest developments.


Current awareness/ Business awareness

You could be asked questions pertaining to the world of business and important developments. The more you read the more confident and comfortable you will be and ready to answer any question that is thrown at you.

Importantly, here too, you may be able to come up with a unique insight or logic that impresses the interviewer and wins the day for you. The candidate who has prepared for just a few days is likely to be unable to go beyond the basic view or opinion which the tired interviewer has already heard from other candidates s/he has interviewed during the day.

So make sure you read the newspaper, including the business section, everyday. In addition, reading a general magazine will also help. But, more importantly, it is crucial for you to try and analyze developments and develop your point of view regarding these.

Make sure that your opinion is backed with strong logic and is not just an opinion without any substance.

• In summary, make sure you do the following while preparing for interviews:
• Read extensively and widely; and do not keep your focus or sphere of knowledge too narrow.
• Keep up-to-date with all the latest important developments, especially the ones pertaining to the world of business.li>
• Make sure that you keep up with your academic course as it is taught at your colleges; do not try to mug up things at the last moment. Questions in your interviews may not be limited to what you are studying in your final year only.
• Think about what all you could state in response to standard interview questions.

Personal Interview Tips and Its Important Area

Personal Interview

Once you submit your application to business school, the admissions committee will conduct a preliminary screening based upon your undergraduate GPA and CAT/MAT/XAT/Etc. scores. If you meet a pre-determined "academic cutoff," you will likely be invited for a personal interview to further probe your suitability for that particular business school. The personal interview is a critical step in the admissions process and should not be taken lightly; most MBA programs will not accept a candidate without meeting him/her in person. A personal interview is aimed at knowing a candidate more intimately - assessing the clarity of thinking process, future goals and the 'fit' with the B-school. It provides the admission committee of a b-school to evaluate your interpersonal and soft skills. Personal Interview can also turn out to be an opportunity to 'sell' yourself. While intimidating for some MBA-hopefuls, the personal interview represents a prime opportunity. Interview allows you the chance not only to put a face and personality to the name and credentials on your application file, but also to express your academic, personal, and professional accomplishments, experiences, and intentions. The focus of a B-school interview can range from specific questions about your job to broad discussions on life. Approach the interview as a conversation to be enjoyed, not as a question-and-answer ordeal. It may be about your hobbies - your recent cross-country trip. This doesn't mean that the interviewers are not serious. It just means that you're being sized up as a person and a future professional in all your dimensions. On the other hand, the PI is an opportunity for the b-school to question you about your application, your autobiographical sketch or any issues on your transcripts or entrance test scores. Your interviewer wants to learn what you are like as a person and how well you respond and communicate. We want to understand your values, how you think and how well you handle yourself under pressure. One and all b-school is committed to admit students who are able to handle the rigors of business school on an academic, personal, physical and psychological basis. Your interview is your opportunity to convince the admission committee that you are up to the challenge you are expected to face in future. Interview - an integral part of the B-School admissions process. The admissions process of some business schools requires that the MBA applicant attends a mandatory interview. These mandatory interviews are usually conducted as in person ones. If you are an international applicant and the business school has not been able to either send its representative or identify any alumni in your country to conduct the interview in person, the interview is conducted over the phone or through web conference. Again, an in-person interview is generally recommended as you can build rapport and use it to get feedback to determine your fit for the particular program. What does the PI tries to test? The personal interview process aim to test the 'views' expressed by a candidate during submission of the application or through a free-wheeling discussion around one's bio-data given in the application form." A few 'knowledge-dipstick' questions on one's basic academic background might also be fielded to assess the depth and accuracy of existing knowledge. A few basic General Knowledge questions may also be asked. B-Schools also give importance to consistent academic performance as it is indicative of academic discipline and ethos one is required to have to survive in the rigorous competition. According to experts, Personal Interview stresses on the following areas: Goal Clarity Knowledge Communication Skills Personality traits Goal Clarity "Why do want to do an MBA? How does it fit into your career goals? What do you wish to do after your MBA?" - These are some hard questions that you will have to answer almost invariably in all Interviews. These questions search the 'inner motivations' of a candidate, and there are no 'right answers'. The only way to answer these questions is to introspect: what excites and motivates you; what makes you perform your best; what would you really like to do in your life, and how do you genuinely see an MBA helping. Tough questions, but answering them honestly is critical for your success! 'Why MBA?' is the most important question that MBA aspirants need to answer. There is no "good answer" for this. The answer needs to be your answer. In other words, you need to think deeply, introspect and find out what it is that really drives you, that really sends a shiver of excitement down your spine when you think of achieving it. It is only this excitement and this drive that can convince the interview panel about your answer rather than any 'manufactured' answer by any test prep faculty. Also "Why do you think now is the right time to pursue an MBA?", "How will you fit into our program?" And "What will you do after you graduate?" are the key questions for every interview candidate. Interviewers are looking for responses incorporating specific examples from your academic, personal, and professional experiences. Further, they want to know the reasons behind your major life decisions. So put on your thinking cap, do some soul searching and then jot down the answers to 'what's your goal' questions. Domain Knowledge Given that a good MBA is a demanding program, B-schools would like to know how you will be able to cope up with the academics and the extra-curricular 24 x 7 demands of your new campus. They are also keen to assess how you have utilized the earlier learning opportunities. Be prepared to discuss different specialty areas in business and their responsibilities. Interviewers will also expect you to discuss current issues in business, including the economy, taxation, foreign competition, the role of technology and ethical challenges in the field. Interestingly, it is not just about knowledge and answering the questions but also 'leading' the interview panel. Anything you say opens the doors to new lines of questioning and discussion, so make sure you know where you are leading the interview. Be careful about the gates you open, and be very sure you have in-depth knowledge about whatever you mention. For e.g. if you say you have an avid interest in Badminton, be ready for questions pertaining to Prakash Padukone, Deepika Padukone, plastic shuttles v/s feather shuttles, Saina Nehwal etc. It is advisable to brush up 2-3 subjects from your graduation thoroughly if you are a student fresh out of college. Also, contextual knowledge of the environment around you as well as "general knowledge" comes quite handy. Brush up on your area of specialization/ subjects at graduation. Account for breaks, if any. Take pains to know about the company you work for; your place in the scheme of things and your contribution. Since 'Extracurricular' would comprise activities other than academics and work life, list those activities, preferably recent, that you have participated in or initiated. Be clear about what you do in your leisure hours. Preparation for general awareness questions is an ongoing exercise. Communication Skills Your speaking and listening skills become very important than the often tested reading and writing skills. As simple as it may sound, good communication strategy is quite simple. Listen to the question keenly to understand it well, and then offer a precise answer. If you don't know the answer, no bluffing the panel please! The experts are too experienced to notice this and can get switched off. While speaking, the biggest sin you can commit is beating around the bush and being too verbose. Remember, panel can easily interpret these "tactics" on your part to be lack of clarity or a deliberate attempt to obfuscate your lack of knowledge. Also, while answering questions, please remember it is not a quiz and you can actually pause and collect your thoughts before answering, if required. Preparation Strategy To be honest, it is not at all tough to 'prepare' for an interview as you only have to analyze yourself because all the answer an interview board seeks are within you. Although, practice for an interview session should ideally begin, as soon as you make up your mind for pursuing management education. However, you should use the few weeks and months before the interview to revisit and update your knowledge base, and crystallize your reasoning and thinking process on your career and life goals. Reading newspapers and keeping updated with all the major happenings does help a lot. Revising the concepts, at least from courses one liked or did well in, from under graduation is required. Attend mock GD sessions and giving 2-3 mock interviews. Importantly, preparing for GD/PI sessions is a good time to reflect and introspect on what are one's career goals and the reasons why one is opting for management career, and one should make use of this opportunity.

What is the difference between confidence and over confidence?

ANSWER 1.

If I say I am the one whom your company needs then it's CONFIDENCE.

If I say I am the ONLY one whom your company needs then it's OVERCONFIDENCE.

ANSWER 2.

Confidence is that when a person said I can do this work. And over confidence is that when person says that I can only do this work and nobody can do it.

ANSWER 3.

Confidence: Trusting yourself as you are fit for the job.

Overconfidence: Thinking that I am the only person fit for the job

ANSWER 4.

One word - OVER makes a big difference. Confidence means trusting your capabilities whereas over confidence means underestimating others capabilities to prove your capabilities and thinking one is OVER everybody else.

ANSWER 5.

Even Though confidence and overconfidence differ by a single word over this makes a huge difference.

Confidence develops from the preparation but over confidence on the other hand developed by the ego of a person.

ANSWER 6.

Overconfidence, when you think that this work can be done only by you and no one is there who can do better than you, whereas confidence is that you can do this work but others also can do with same perfectness and leanness.

epic one group discusion topic>>>Up the Down Staircase

Up the Down Staircase

 answer 1.

Yes, agree with Surey. "Failure is the steeping stone for success". If we don't fail, how we would find our mistakes, where we are lagging. Take an example of Edison. He experimented and failed 12000 times to invent bulb as a result now we live in illuminated world even in night. What about Mahatma Gandhi?He fought for us, failed but bring freedom for us at last.

answer 2.

Hello, this topic can be viewed in a positive way by the saying "failure is the stepping stones for sucess". Only if we fail in a thing we'll think a lot to get succeed in that. Life consits of many ups and downs. Making our downs into up's lead to sucess. So up the down staircase of your life.

answer 3.

We all know that it is easier to climb down than to climb up.Yet to achieve growth or success in life we need to climb up or trek the tougher path than the easier one of stepping down. So life might throw us a down-staircase but we try to go up.

answer 4.

Success is not something you earn or achieve ... but it's a journey in life. Once you reach it you have to continue to work to to keep it. So why do we alwasy stand still and wait for someone or something to give us success?

the beat creative group discussion topic!!!>>>Food Comes First, Ethics Later

Food Comes First, Ethics Later

answer 1.

Nothing is good or bad on this earth. But the thinking makes so. Food, water and shelter are the bare minimum requirements for any human beings on this earth. Ethics are only for good people and that is something Kinda an inborn quality and about the bad guys it is simple non existent. But to live in this highly civilized world.

We do require ethics. I suppose, you all will agree the point that ethics can only be followed when one is alive. And the later is only possible if one is able to satisfy his basic necessity of food and water. So, practically. The statement 'Food Comes First, Ethics Later' holds true. But, as I earlier told it is debatable considering the type of person

answer 2.

Food and ethics are inter-related things. If a person is not getting enough food ethics are not going to help him out. But every time for getting food we should not forget the ethical values. There should be limit. Earn for your basic needs and not for comforts.
 

answer 3.

According to me, both food and ethics are important but the priority changes according to the section of people we consider.
If a beggar has ethics and no money, its of no use.
If a rich person has a lot of money and no ethics, he is not worthy to live.

group discusion topic!!!!~~~>Do Beauty and Brains Go Together?

Do Beauty and Brains Go Together?

answer 1.

I completely agree with Tanishka, Beauty and Brain are not interdependent, if one wants to look Beautiful they will definitely spend more and look beautiful but what about the inner beauty, According to me The Person is beautiful by his thoughts, his actions and his attitude towards other. Brain tells us what person is exactly up to, If the Person is beautiful from outer appearance but has no brains to work with then He/She cannot survive for Longer period of time in society.

Blessed are the Ones who are Beautiful and have Brains.

To Conclude I would say Always Try to Develop Inner Beauty since its with You till End unlike Outer beauty,

Hence In rare cases Beauty and Brain Go Together.

With Your Knowledge lit others home light which is Beauty & Brain.

answer 2.

Hi friends. Beauty with brain is nearly perfect combination of a person, but brain has priority than beauty, both can go together, we all know there are two types of beauty inner or outer, outer beauty is fickle and it will be vanish after some time but inner beauty is the only quality of any person which tells about his virtues and brain.

Our brain plays an important role to create our inner beauty. Our mind read good thoughts, from good thoughts we do good action, good action creates good habit, habit creates character and good character creates good destiny, which leads to us towards our inner beauty. It is permanent. So we should work on our inner beauty through good thoughts.

answer 3.

I think that there is no such relation of beauty with brain. Beauty is profligate and temporary. Beauty is just to capture the eyes but the intellectual brains capture the brain and rule the heart of many people. According to the science all have same brain and same number of neurons, it matters how to simulate those millions neurons. There are many intellectuals like APJ Kalam, Einsteins who are known for their work no matter how they look or what they wear.

answer 4.

I don't think that there is any relation between beauty and brains. I think beauty can attract a person only for sometime. But at last its the inner beauty of soul, which matters. A person having good looks but no brains, seems to be impossible to succeed. But a person having a outstanding brain can obviously succeed in a great way overtaking the so called 'BEAUTY'. APJ Abdul kalam and Mother Teresa would be the best example. Inspite of being not so beautiful, these people are the most adorable people all over the world and a idol of millions!Beauty of looks can attract few of eyes, but Beauty of mind can attract millions of hearts!

answer 5.

According to my opinion God had gifted human beings with two things beauty or mind. But it is generally seen that minded people are not so beautiful and beautiful persons are not that much minded. In all the world minded people are recognized everywhere but it is not necessary that everyone will respect beautiful persons. All the leading personalities of this world for ex. Abraham Lincoln, Hitler, Margret tchackture, Indira nooyi, A. P. J Abdul kalam etc were not so beautiful but their talent and intellect had been recognized by whole world. That's all thank you.

grooup discusion topic ~~~~>Ethics in Business are just a passing fashion

Ethics in Business are just a passing fashion

answer 1.

In my point of view ethics is not at all a passing fashion in business. Because every bussiness runs on the reliability of customers on their product. A businessman can earn profit with unethical rules of their business but only for a short time. In doing so he loss the trust of customers which results in a huge loss to their business. And at last people purchase the product of those companies on which they trust regarding their good services whether it may be some costly to them.

answer 2.

I don't agree that ethics are just the passing business in our business world. In today's world, we still consider those companies and brands who have good business ethics and moral values. For example- reliance India company or aircel have a good name but not trust of the people as they provide very bad networks and services, in order to promote their products they repeatedly go on adertising their products and provide cheap offers so that customers get attracted to them, but mostly it does not happen. Though they have good customer ratings because of poor people who cant afford so much expense in mobiles and all.

On the other hand, people get attracted to those companies like airtel and vodafone have international connections and also have good services and provide best offers to people for people. They are the leading companies in the matter of mobile companies.

answer 3.

  Hello friends i want to initiate the topic "Ethics in Business are just a passing fashion" & of-course i am totally satisfied with the given topic, In this competitive Era every buddy wants to see himself at the top of business world, and for that they can do any things doesn't matter that are Ethicist or not.

group discusion topic !!!!!creative one ~~~>Every Cloud has a Silver Lining

Every Cloud has a Silver Lining

answer 1.

In my point of view this is true. We all have problems in our lives. We should face that with courage. We should remember that if we win, we can lead, but even if we lose we can guide. So both the time there is a positive side of the problems. I want to tell you that no one will manufacture a lock without a key, same way god will never give you a problem without a solution. So there is always a silver lining in the darkest of cloud.

answer 2.

Life is filled with ups and downs. We face problems every now and then. Like they say "Every cloud has a silver lining", every problem that we face provides an opportunity to improve ourselves. If we manage to find the silver lining, we can convert those problems into opportunities for success.

answer 3.

According to swami vivekananda, if you welcome happiness then you should also welcome troubles and miseries as both go hand in hand. He has also said that if you fail thousand times then also don't fall back, try again. Each of us have experienced this fact of life one time or the other. These are the facts that get us moving ahead in life. Basically, difficulties don't come in life to destroy you, they come to make you realize your hidden potentials, so welcome these difficulties and let them know that you are more difficult.

answer 4.

I think we all should have a believe in ourself. There is nothing which does not have a solution. Every difficult situation has a solution but the thing is only to search for that solution and after searching the solution, we definitely get the happiness. Life is all about ups and downs, by taking in mind that yes we can succeed we can come out of the problem. So be optimistic and have faith in you that yes I have the capability to come out with this problem.

answer 5.

I accepted this metaphor " Every cloud has a silver shining", because if we need to achieve the success or goal, we need to cross the failure line. It will teach you a lesson, improve the confidence level and gives happiness in our life. Without crossing the failure line and challenges we can't get kick on that success. It means that though the cloud in darkness is surrounded by silver lining of sun which is behind it, like wise failure gives the success which is behind it. So take the challenges in life.

If you win, you can lead,

If you lose, you can guide,

group discusion topic!!!! Love Marriages Vs Arranged Marriages

Love Marriages Vs Arranged Marriages

answer 1.

As per my view, love marriage is happening in between two hearts and arranged marriage is happening in between two persons.

No need to be worry about the marriage (either love or arranged) , after completion of the marriage, how they managing life is very important.

In love marriage there are no EGO'S. Before marriage only, they share feeling with each other.

And also in love marriage, if any ambiguity problem occurs in between them, they can easily solve with each other and mediator person is not required to solve the problem. In arranged marriage if any controversy situation or any ambiguity problem occurs in between them, mediator (parents) is definitely required to solve the problem.

In arranged marriages, if one person is educated and another person is uneducated, uneducated person don't know, how to behave outside? and outside of the world. Then definitely problem may raises.

answer 2.

I would prefer love marriage then an arranged one because love is a feeling that come from inside when you see someone. And when that sense of feeling turns into a marriage then you also can't imagine how happily the life will go on till the end.

answer 3.

As we know that marriages are made in heaven, but the people think that marriages and also divorce made in heaven, arranged marriage and love marriage whatever it may be they are taking divorce why because there is no understand between the couples.

Before marriage he looks like hero, and she look like heroin but after marriage they are become like villains. Why because they don't know the difference between love and attraction, true love never become misunderstand.

answer 4.

No matter whether it is love or arranged marriage, The main thing is how they will happily live, it is depends upon the person we select, not on the type of marriage. According to me now a days so many marriages were fail, because they chosen the wrong persons, In any way we have to choose right persons and live happily. That is the ultimate thing.

answer 5.

Everything depends upon love the difference between love and arrange is that in arrange marriage couples take long time to understand each other in love they already understood each other so simple anyway have a happy life.

group discusion topics!!!!! terrorism in india

Terrorism in India

answer 1.

Terrorism is one of the problems faced in India next to corruption. India is the second most populous country next to china, but when you compare the security measures implemented in china and India, china is more superior. India is more vulnerable to the acts of terrorism primarily due to lack of stringent security measures, most of the states in India do not have proper security checks in malls, railway station and other areas where the crowd is more. The only security check that is quite stringent is in the airport, 5 star hotels and big shopping malls.

The government of India must create more awareness to the public and also must make sure more polices men are recruited in order to protect the welfare of the society.

There are many people who are unemployed and are willing to contribute to the society so by recruiting more people for policing can improve the security of the country.

The other main problem is in India it is more of reactive approach than proactive or preventive, when a terror strikes all of a sudden there will be rise in security level and it will stay for few days but it needs to be through, because one does not know when it will strike, we need to educate people to be alert and any if any suspicious found need to be informed to the police immediately so that acts of terror can be avoided, so its not only the police but also the entire nation should stay united to eradicate the acts of terror through the form of prevention and education.

answer 2.

Terrorism is one of the issues that should be brought into everyone concern. Reasons for terrorism are many. One of them is poverty. For getting food it is the human nature to do anything. Another one is lack of education due to which people cannot understand which is good and which is wrong. I don't think any religion promote terrorism.

All religions believe in truth. And also our military forces are trying to eradicate this from our nation. Securities, weapons, technology all are getting upgraded every day. Still attacks are happening in our nation. If we read the news about these attacks we can find at least one Indian behind it.

So I think most important measure to eradicate this problem is to reach minds of individuals. It is not an easy task. They should be given proper education and help them tackle poverty by helping them to get their basic needs. Not just government we young people can also contribute to it. We young people are the ones who are going to lead our country. If we raise our fellow people and stand and a wall against this terrorism, it can be easily removed.

answer 3.

Terrorism is very dangerous for us and for our country. We all know that it is present in all over the world. There are many reasons to make a terrorist. Anyone didn't deliberately choose this path. Everyone chooses this path due to lack of money, poverty etc. There are also some antisocial elements in all over the world which spread this. If we talk about our country, there are many organisations like IM, Laskaer-e-taiba etc present in every corner of our country. The main reasons behind him i.e. poverty, unemployment, illiteracy etc. So, government should take strict steps to remove it. They should increase the sources of employment, economic reforms, increasing literacy rate etc. After that, we can decrease in terrorism.

answer 4.

Terrorism is one of the major problem in our country. We should not blame government for this problem because they are not only responsible. Some people brainwash the educated people. They use their brain for negative thoughts like preparing bombs, blasting the bombs etc. The solution to the problem is to destroy the unemployment, if we do it automatically terrorism will be destroyed.

group discusson topics!!!!! Politics is run by the Barrel of Gun

Politics is run by the Barrel of Gun

answer 1.

Nowadays, I think politics with barrel of guns is only seen in the remote area or maoist area and I want to categories it on the basis of area :

In rural area the voters are given money to vote for the party and the poor people in the villages cast their vote by taking money because most of people in the rural area are illiterate.

In urban area the people are aware and intelligent and they know to whom they should vote and they are not distracted by these money bribe and other type of bribe.

In Remote area here votes are taken by the barrel of the guns.

answer 2.

Friends as per my point of view politics is run by barrel of gun because in rural area people are not aware about their rights and power. In rural area votes are purchased by money or forcefully taken by the point of gun. If people aware about their right to vote and if police will give protection then relation between gun and politics can be broken.

answer 3.

Politics is meant for the betterment of the people of the country. If a rule is to passed, all the elected members should discuss about the pros and cons and then jump to any conclusion.

But there are many cases where the results are affected by the barrel of gun, ie gun power. Not only in passing the laws, some politicians use it to save themselves from crimes.

answer 4.

Public keep their eye in every step of politicians. So if they do anything wrong public do not spare them. Similarly for every good deed they are encouraged.