EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW OF R P SINHA

Question 2:
Rewrite the responses that you consider most effective to the above questions in a job
interview.
Answer:
Following are the alternate responses that could have proved more effective during
interview
Q. You are Mr. R P Sinha?
Yes, Madam. My Name is Mr. R P Sinha

Q. You have passed MBA with first division?

Yes, Madam. I hold MBA degree with first division. Information Systems was my favorite
subject and hence I am inclined to establish my career in Software Industry. I have
developed logical ability, analytical and programming skills during the course which I
believe would be value add to your organization.

Q. Why do you want to work in our organization?

I can see my skill sets would benefit you in this particular position. Because they would
benefit you, I would also benefit personally, professionally, and financially from that.
Moreover, your esteemed organization is a great platform for fresh graduate to learn,
grow and contribute. Another reason I want to join this company is that I like the
culture. It fits me. I like what I’ve been reading about the company, and it seems like a
great fit for my personality and values and who I want to be working for.

Q. This job is considered to be quite stressful. Do you think you can manage the stress
involved?
I find that I work better under pressure, and I enjoy working in an environment that is
challenging.

Q. What are your strengths?

My strengths include strong fundamental knowledge, a good academic MIS project
exposure in leading software organization. I pride on my ability to work in team and
individually with less supervision equally and effectively. My strong communication and
interpersonal skills always aids me to delegate tasks efficiently and in time.

Q. What are your weaknesses?

Sometimes, I get impatient with teammates who are not as organized as I am.

Q. Do you want to ask us any questions?

I would like to thank you for providing me with an opportunity to participate in
the
interview. It would be great if you could let me know the typical career path for a
Management Trainee.

Question 3:
Mr. Sinha has observed the norm of respectful behavior and polite conversation. But, do
you think there is something gone wrong in his case? Account for your general
impression of Mr. Sinha’s performance at the interview.
Answer:
Following are the parameters on which Mr Sinha’s interview performance can be
analyzed.
Introductory Phase:
Mr Sinha greeted the interview panel and took the seat when intimated. This shows that
he was keen on leaving good first impression. He also sat down at the edge of the chair
and leaned forward to indicate his body posture as attentive and active towards
interviewer. He purposefully avoided keeping the documents on lap and instead
carefully placed it on the table. This shows that Mr Sinha was promptly sending positive
signs, appearing relaxed and confident.

Middle Phase:
Mr Sinha did not look for opportunity to get more information about the organization.
The responses given were most casual and lacked preparation on Mr Sinha’s part. As a
result, when asked about the strengths and weaknesses, he gave an impression of
controlling the interview arrogantly which should have been avoided ideally. Moreover,
when asked about working with the organization and managing stress, Mr Sinha was
being pretentious and inhuman in saying that he is too strong for any kind of stress.
This shows that the responses given by Mr Sinha were nowhere related to the job
performance or company objectives which every employer will look for. Further, the
answers were not precise and supported by examples. Hence, Mr Sinha failed to present
himself as well phrased and effective.
Closing Phase:
Finally when Mr Sinha was given chance to ask question to the interviewer, he aptly
asked for career growth in this job role. This projected his keen interest in seeking
opportunity to work and grow with the organization. However, Mr Sinha made an
irreversible blunder of saying, “You are welcome”, when interviewer thanked him.
Though, the reply lasted for a fraction of second, but it gave an ungrateful or ‘taken for
granted’ impression on Mr Sinha’s part. A simple “Thank you for your
opportunity”
would have served the purpose.

Overall, from employers’ perspective, Mr Sinha appeared as a strong candidate at the

beginning of the interview. Then, due to his unpreparedness, casual attitude and
irresponsible behavior, he kept on sliding to ‘not a good to hire’ zone.