What is an "Interview"? Why at all Interview is conducted?
Scoring well in the entrance test is only winning half the battle and you now need to shift your attention to the face to face interactions with the selection panels. The next step is the personal interview which is conducted with the objective of assessing the interviewee's suitability for admissions. A personal interview is an attempt at knowing the candidate as a person and assessing the various traits of his personality. Institutes conduct an interview prior to accepting a candidate into the program.
Candidates are tested on parameters like initiative, team skills, task orientation, willingness to learn, leadership capabilities, goal clarity and stress management. An interview, though nerve wracking for many candidates, is also an opportunity for the candidate to express himself and prove that he is worthy of admission into the program. It is essentially conducted to determine whether the candidate is the right fit for the program.
What are the evaluators looking for in an Interview?
Attitude , Approach, Attention, Application of Theory to Practice
Body language, Behaviour
Confidence, Clarity of thoughts, Career plan, Curiosity, Consistency
Determination, Discipline and Dedication.
Enthusiasm, Eagerness, Energy, Ethics.
Focus, Family background.
Goal orientation, General awareness.
Humor, Humility, Hard work.
Interaction, Initiative.
Judging skills.
Knowledge, Killer instincts.
Listening skills.
Motivation.
Neatness, News
Openness to ideas, Opinions, Optimism.
Presence of mind, People skills, Planning and Preparation, Personality.
Zest for excellence.
.........Believe in yourself!
How to prepare for an Interview
Interviews include questions regarding the candidate's most recent academic profile, general awareness, his career, extracurricular activities and achievements. They may also include questions related to the candidate's reason for doing joining the institute, about his dream institute, his long term career goals, etc. The panel does not expect you to know everything you are asked in an interview, so be honest. Treat the interview as a conversation rather than making it a question-answer affair. The interview is about how the candidate communicates and responds to pressure situations, so it is important to stay calm and composed.
As an interview is an opportunity to highlight yourself, so make sure you know your unique value proposition and are able to talk about it in the interview. Your performance in the interview determines your chances of selection to a large extent. So spend a lot of time and effort on your interview preparation and do not make the mistake of considering it a formality in the selection process.
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