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personal interview
To frame a good answer it is always helpful to know what is it that the interviewer wants to know about
you. An interviewer would like to know.
You should be short and crisp about all the points mentioned above. If the interviewer needs an
elaboration s/he will ask you.
~ Ranking/ placements
~ Courses offered
~ Fee
~ Location
It is good to do a little research on the institute, its placements and about certain specialisation(s) it may
be known for. An informed analysis of the institute can convince the interviewer that you are sincerely
interested. It also helps you in identifying parameters critical for you while choosing the particular institute.
Q. 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.
Your background and circumstances can also be your strengths and can be used as equally important
points in supporting your answer.
Remember, an achievement doesn't necessarily mean a prize. It can also be your successfully coming
out of a crisis situation or you managing to run a small project with your friends.
Q. 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. For example, if you are overweight, you may mention -- "I have been trying to shed weight
for the last few years but couldn't do it still." The answer should be framed so that it does not reflect badly
on your career thus far, or your future career.
Another way of answering would be a smart statement: "I have never allowed failure to drag me down. I
just got up, took my lesson and picked my way forward." Here it would help to have a certain experience
picked out.
For example, if the interviewer asks you for more detail about the author you may just reply.
"I'm sorry but I haven't read much about the author. But I liked this book because..."
3. What skills would you be bringing to the classroom?(relevant if you have job
experience)