The result of an interview is subject to an interviewer’s perception and biases. For a candidate, the process and its outcome is unpredictable and, therefore, stressful. Interviews induce nervous behaviour in the best of us, be it an enthusiastic intern or a skilled professional. “It is natural to be anxious when the stakes are high and you have little control over the situation,” says Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Research and Development (WeSchool).
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The result of an interview is subject to an
interviewer’s perception and biases. For a
candidate, the process and its outcome is
unpredictable and, therefore, stressful.
Interviews induce nervous behaviour in the best
of us, be it an enthusiastic intern or a skilled
professional. “It is natural to be anxious when
the stakes are high and you have little control
over the situation,” says Dr. Uday Salunkhe,
Group Director, Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of
Management Research and Development
(WeSchool).
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Welingkar, Mumbai, is a member institution
of the Shikshana Prasaraka (S.P.) Mandali,
Pune. Educational institutions of S.P.
Mandali attract students from all over India
as they are known for their academic
excellence. Welingkar is no exception; the
business school has the distinction of
being the seventh best educational
institute in South Asia.
4. Workshops at Welingkar are carefully designed
to offer interactive learning which is
comprehensive and practical. Through these
workshops, the school aims to broaden
perspectives of students and prepare them for
future challenges like interviews. Dr. Uday
Salunkhe says, “At Welingkar, we believe that
being prepared for interviews is essential in
every walk of life. But essentially, it is an art
that can be mastered with guidance and
practice.”
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Tell Them More About Yourself
You can extend the introduction answer to
reveal your interesting personality. Mention
unique hobbies and initiatives to pique the
interviewer’s interest. This is a good chance to
talk about something that you’d like a follow-up
question on.
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Highlight Capabilities Through Past
Achievements
When asked questions about past experience
(“Where have you worked?” or “What role did you
play in your last organization”), use the
opportunity to highlight your skills and
achievements. Give an example of your
enterprising nature that shows how, using a
strategic approach, you managed to avert a
crisis in the past. Such additions can invite more
questions (about the crisis, your learning etc.),
driving the conversation in your chosen direction.
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Show Interest In The Question Topic You Are
Comfortable With
Maintaining enthusiasm and a positive attitude
throughout the interview is great, but you can veer
the conversation towards certain topics by showing
extra interest in a related question. This will raise
the interviewer’s curiosity, leading him to ask more
questions on that topic, and continue the interview
on your terms.
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