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Parts of Speech
1. Verb
2. Noun
A noun is a word used to refer to people, animals, objects, substances, states, events, ideas
and feelings. A noun functions as a subject or object of a verb and can be modified by an
adjective.
3. Adjective
4. Adverb
5. Pronoun
Prepositions are used before nouns to form a phrase that shows where, when, how and why
7. Conjunction
8. Interjection
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Verb: a word that shows action or state of being. Remember, a
verb is something you can do, or it can express a state of being or
existence. For example, run, jump, sit, learn are actions that a
subject can do. Verbs can also be linking verbs, which associate
(or link) the subject of the sentence to the subject complement, a
word that renames or describes the subject through the verb
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itself. Linking verbs include all forms of the verb "to be" when they
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aboard
about
above
across
after
against
along
amid
among
anti
around
as
at
before
behind
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below
beneath
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beside
concerning
considering
despite
down
during
except
excepting
excluding
following
for
from
in
inside
into
like
minus
near
of
off
on
onto
opposite
outside
over
past
per
plus
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regarding
round
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than
through
to
toward
towards
under
underneath
unlike
until
up
upon
versus
via
with
within
without
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Q: Did he speak?
action taking place in the middle of
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another action
future
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Question words are also called wh questions because they include the letters 'W' and 'H'.
Question
Meaning Examples
words
who person Who's that? That's Nancy.
where place Where do you live? In Boston
reason Why do you sleep early? Because I've got to get up
why
early
when time When do you go to work? At 7:00
how manner How do you go? By car
what object, idea or action What do you do? I am an engineer
which choice Which one do you prefer? The red one.
whose possession Whose is this book? It's Alan's.
whom object of the verb Whom did you meet? I met the manager.
what kind description What kind of music do you like? I like quiet songs
what time time What time did you come home?
how many quantity (countable) How many students are there? There are twenty.
amount, price How much time have we got? Ten minutes
how much
(uncountable)
duration, length How long did you stay in that hotel? For two
how long
weeks.
how often frequency How often do you go to the gym? Twice a week.
how far distance How far is your school? It's one mile far.
how old age How old are you? I'm 16.
how come reason How come I didn't see at the party?
Apart from the above, you can ask questions by using helping
verbs like Do, Does, Did, Has, Have, Had, Will,Shall,Can, May,
Would, Could, Should, Is, am, was, are, were etc. as the case
may be.
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If the answer is negative, repeat do, does, did in the answer and
add not to do, does, did and do not make any changes to the
Main Verb.
Rules: After helping verb such as will, would, shall, should, can,
could, may, might, do, does, did, the main verb should be in the
present tense form only.
After helping verb such as has, have, had the Main Verb should
be in the form of past participle only.
English-Telugu
I Nenu
He Atanu
She Aame
You Nuvvu
It Adi
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Come(You come) Ra
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3. is - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ,ఉఉఉఉఉఉ
4. was - ఉఉఉఉఉఉ,ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ
5. were – ఉఉఉఉఉఉ,ఉఉఉఉఉఉ,ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ
6. will be - ఉఉఉఉఉఉ,ఉఉఉఉఉఉ,ఉఉఉఉఉఉ,ఉఉఉఉఉఉ,ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ
Lesson – 1
Vocabulary – పపపపప
I -ఉఉఉఉ, We -ఉఉఉఉ, You -ఉఉఉఉ/ఉఉఉఉఉఉ, They – ఉఉఉఉ, Boys -
ఉఉఉఉఉఉ.
He – ఉఉఉఉ, She – ఉఉఉ, It - ఉఉఉ, Rama – ఉఉఉఉఉఉ Sita – ఉఉఉ
Here – ఉఉఉఉఉ
There – ఉఉఉఉఉ
Where – ఉఉఉఉఉ
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am - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ
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are - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ/ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ/ఉఉఉఉఉఉ
పపపపపపపపపపపపపప
1. I am ( I’m పప ) here. - పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
2.We are ( We’re పపపపప ) here. - పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
3.You are ( you’re పపపప ) here.-
పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప/పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
4.They are ( They’re పపపప ) here.- పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
5. Boys are here. - పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
6. He is ( He’s పపపప ) here. - పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
7.She is ( She’s పపపప ) here.- పపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
8. It is ( It’s పపపపప ) here.- పపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
9. Rama is here. - పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
10. Sita is here.-
Interrogative
పపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
sentences- ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ
11. Am I there? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
12. Are We there? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
13. Are you
there? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
14. Are they there? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
15. Are boys there? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
16. Is he there? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
17. Is she there? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
18. Is it there? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
19. Is Rama there? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
20. Is Sita there? పపపపపపపపపపపపపప?
21. Where am I? పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప?
22. Where are we? పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప?
23. Where are you?
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Lesson – 2
Vocabulary – పపపపప
Why – పపపపపప
not - పపపప /పపపప
is not – is’t (పపపపప)
are not – aren’t (పపపపప)
I am not – I’m not (పపపపపప)Negative Sentences-
పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప
1.I am (I’m పప) not there. పపపపపపపపపపపపప.
2.We are not (aren’t పపపపప) there.పపపపపపపపపపపపప.
3.You are not (aren’t పపపపప) there. పపపపపపపపపపపపప.
4. They are not (aren’t పపపపప) there. పపపపపపపపపపపపప.
5.Boys are not (aren’t పపపపప) there. పపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
6.He is not ( is’t పపపపప) there. పపపపపపపపపపపపప.
7.She is not ( is’t పపపపప) there. పపపపపపపపపపపప.
8.It is not ( is’t పపపపప) there. పపపపపపపపపపపప.
9.Rama is not ( is’t పపపపప) there. పపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
10. Sita is not ( is’tపపపపప) there. పపపపపపపపపపపప.
Negative Interrogative sentences –
పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
11.Am I not here? పపపపపపపపపపపపప?
12.Aren’t (పపపపప) we here? పపపపపపపపపపపపప?
13.Aren’t (పపపపప) you here? పపపపపపపపపపపపప?
14.Aren’t (పపపపప) they here? పపపపపపపపపపపపప?
15.Aren’t (పపపపప) boys here? పపపపపపపపపపపపపపప?
16.Isn’t (పపపపప) he here? పపపపపపపపపపపపప?
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Lesson – 3
Present continuous tense – పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప
Affirmative Sentences – పపపపపపపపపపపపపప
1.I am ( I’mపప )walking.పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
2.We are (we’re పపపపప ) walking. పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
3.You are ( You’re పపపప ) walking. పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప./పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
4.They are ( They’re పపపప ) walking. పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
5.Boys are walking. పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
6. He is ( He’sపపపప ) walking. పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
7.She is ( She’s పపపప ) walking.పపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
8.It is ( It’s పపపపప ) walking. పపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
9.Rama is walking. పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
10.Sita is walking. పపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
Interrogative Sentences – పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప
11.Am I walking? పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప?
12.Are we walking? పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప్?
13.Are you walking? పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప?/పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప?
14.Are they walking? పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప?
15.Are boys walking? పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప?
16.Is he walking? పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప?
17.Is she walking? పపపపపపపపపపపపపపప?
18.Is it walking? పపపపపపపపపపపపపపప?
19.Is Rama walking? పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప?
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Lesson – 4
Present continuous tense - పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప
Negative sentences- పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప.
1.I am not (I’m not పపపపపప ) walking. పపపపపపపపపపపపప.
2.We are not (aren’t పపపపప ) walking. పపపపపపపపపపపపప.
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lesson – 7
Simple past tense
Affirmative sentences
1. I walked there yesterday - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ.
2. We walked there yesterday - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ.
3.You walked there yesterday - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ.
4.They walked there yesterday - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ.
5.Boys walked there yesterday - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ.
6.He walked there yesterday - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ.
7.She walked there yesterday - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ.
8.It walked there yesterday - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ.
9.Rama walked there yesterday - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ.
10.Sita walked there yesterday - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ.
Interrogative sentences
11.Did I walk there yesterday? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
12.Did we walk there yesterday? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
13.Did you walk there yesterday? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
14.Did they walk there yesterday? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
15.Did boys walk there yesterday? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
16.Did he walk there yesterday? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
17.Did she walk there yesterday? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
18.Did it walk there yesterday? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
19.Did Rama walk there yesterday? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప
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1.Didn,t I walk yesterday? ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ?
1,May – ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ
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3.should - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ
4. ought to - ఉఉఉఉఉఉ
He is junior to me - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ.
He is inferior to me - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ
15.Had to - ఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉఉ
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Lesson – 9
Simple Future Tense - పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప
Affirmative Sentences – పపపపపపపపపపపపపప
IMPERATIVE SENTENCES :
1. Commands
i. Get out.
ii. Shut up
iii. Quit my room.
iv. Sit Down.
v. Go straight.
2. Orders
i. Go and get me water.
ii. Shoot the enemy.
iii. Bring my bycle at once.
iv. Stand in a line.
v. Keep quiet.
3. Requests
i. Please sing a song.
ii. Kindly allow her in.
iii. Please get seated.
iv. Please listen to me.
v. Kindly shut the door.
4. Pleadings
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Statement - Apples are dear. Oranges are also dear.
Addition - Apples are dear. So are oranges.
Statement -You did not pay him .I too did not pay him .
Addition - You did not pay him . Nor did I .
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Lesson – 10
Lesson – 11
Past Continuous Tense
పపపపప (పపపపప)పపపపపపపపపపపపపపపపప
Affirmative sentences - పపపపపపపపపపపపపప
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Personal Interview
Once you submit your application to business school, the admissions committee will
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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.
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
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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."
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
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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
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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.
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.
Communication Skills
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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.
Do your homework
Have well thought out answers for questions such as "What are your strengths? Why
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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
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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 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?"
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
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Be prepared for a wide range of questions, from casual inquiries about your family to
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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.
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.
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.
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Remember that the people who are interviewing you are professors; they are unlikely
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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Interview DON'Ts
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× Don't make excuses. Take responsibility for your decisions and your actions.
× Don't make negative comments about previous professors or institute (or
others).
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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
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unprepared.
× Stare back blankly. This is a look people naturally adapt when they are trying
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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.
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
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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.
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.
Student: "I was born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and attended Scindia School. Ever since
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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.
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.
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An interviewer (Mr. Dubey) taking interview of a fresher candidate (Rachit) who has cleared CAT and scored
well in GD session.
Mr. Dubey: Hello Ritesh, please come in. Take your seat.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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Nisha: Thanks a lot for your compliment sir. Have a nice day ahead.
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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.
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?
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Archana: I believe they would say I'm a very devoted person, that I put my mind to the
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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.
Don't tell the panel that you are looking for a "challenging job in a good firm with lots of
money, status and glamour". Instead, you must convey to the interview panel that you
have made a rational and informed decision about your career choice and your intended
course of higher study. There are broadly four areas which your answer could touch
upon:
i. Career Objectives: You could talk about your career objectives and how the
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Why do you think you would enjoy your chosen area of study (Eg: Marketing)?
Marketing is key to the success of any organization and the function has always
appealed to me, because it requires a combination of creativity, strategic and analytic
ability - all qualities that I feel I possess. Through discussions with some of my seniors,
I have a pretty good idea of what it's like to work toward taking up a marketing job,
and I know I will enjoy the work.
I have a good collection of books of different genre and enjoy reading. In addition, I
love driving during late evenings or on rainy weekend afternoons. Also, for the last two
years I've been volunteering at the local children's hospital on Saturday mornings.
First of all, take time to write down 3 of your strengths and 3 weaknesses. These are
examples from personal life; you can quote your relevant real professional life
examples.
Secondly, I have a habit, when I take up some work; I make sure that I do it very well.
It was my dad's 25th birthday. All my family members had completed the decoration,
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but I started when everybody finished, because I was not satisfied with the way it was
done. I worked alone for four hours and at the end of it, everyone appreciated it.
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Now as I have told you about my strengths I would like to share with you something.
One of my strength of being a determined person is also my weakness. When I take up
some commitment, I invest so much energy, hard work and efforts in it that I
sometimes neglect my personal life, social life, health and family life. I still remember I
have not visited my very close friend since last 2 years. My strength of being a
determined person is also my weakness.
My mother tells me that I spend a lot of money. I think she is right and but from other
perspective, I think what I am doing is also right. Whenever I buy something - clothes,
watches, shoes, I buy best quality products, and good products or services are always
expensive. My second weakness is that I spend a lot of money on quality products."
The first thing you need to do prior to interviewing is assess yourself. This includes
listing your strengths and weaknesses, your accomplishments and achievements,
reviewing your strong and your weak subjects, and recording some of the key decisions
you have made in your life.
You should then review your interests, the disappointments you've encountered, your
work environment likes/dislikes, your business and personal values, your goals, needs,
restrictions, and life style preferences.
experience)
12. What kinds of people frustrate you?
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Prepare for the interview extensively: review your application, learn about the
school, and prepare answers for the typical questions
Practice answering questions aloud before the interview until you can handle all
types of questions confidently
Walk into the interview with an air of confidence and professionalism. Offer a
firm handshake and a professional demeanor
Listen carefully to the interviewer's questions and answer accordingly. Don't
babble incessantly about a related topic or answer the question you wish he had
asked
Be yourself. If your answers are ambiguous or inconsistent, the interviewer will
likely consider you a poor candidate. Don't send out any unnecessary warning
signs.
Your success will ultimately depend on your ability to sell yourself to the interviewer.
(S)he is seeking the following traits:
Maturity
Communication Skills
Honesty
Motivation
High Energy Level
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Confidence
Pride
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If you have them, flaunt them! They will open the door to a wonderfully challenging,
yet satisfying academic experience.
Hopefully you should be ready to face PI by now. For such understanding on the subject
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e)Jungle animals are killed by poachers and others which keep a great negative impact on ecological
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