MBA Admission Fever: 12 Tips for a Rocking ‘Personal Interview’ Round


CAT exams are on their way. It won’t be long when every MBA aspirant will start preparations for the PI and GD rounds in order to ensure their selection in India’s top B-Schools.  For thousands of aspirants who are looking forward to a high paying MBA jobs as a fresher, it is essential to give your best in the final selection round of MBA examinations.

Here are top 12 essential tips that will help you crack your PI rounds efficiently:

1. The Must Know Questions

It’s essential for every aspirant to be prepared with the basic questions such as ‘why MBA’, ‘what are your goals’, ‘tell me something about your accomplishments’ and many others. Basically, you should prepare your answers for questions related to your ‘career, life and ambitions’.

2. Confidence

It’s must to reflect your confidence level in the PI round. Answer every question with utmost confidence. Don’t get confused. Understand a question well and then answer.

3. Honesty

Believe it or not, an interview knows that you are bluffing. Don’t fail on honesty during PI. Honest answers will also solve your confusion and will help you response naturally. It’s better to skip questions you are not sure about.

4. Politeness

Stay honest and polite towards your interviewer. Politeness is the very first step towards a positive impression in the interviews.

5. Showcase your Strengths

Although interviews are not in the control of the aspirant, but a wise one always showcase his/her strength in any given situation. As the interview progresses invite your interviewers intelligently towards the questions from your areas of strength.

6. Don’t Panic

Don’t panic or get stressed in the interview. Skip questions you are not confident about. In a state of confusion, stick to your answer with utmost confidence.

7. Positive Approach

Staying positive is very important. Display positive body language and approach during personal interview. Smart response supported by positive expressions, constructive approach and correct answers are highly appreciated. Be a good listener and observer.

8. Never Ignore Your CV

Interviewers asking question from your CV is common during an interview. Secret is to stay prepared with the minute details provided within the CV.

9. Ask Wise Questions

Interview is a two way communication. Your failure to ask interesting question can make this entire process monotonous and thus, not in your favor. Don’t ever hesitate to ask intelligent questions from the interviewers.

10. Keep it Straight and to the Point

Don’t revolve around a topic. Responses that are crisp and straight to the point are most appreciated in an interview. Use examples to explain your points, but don’t get lost.

11. Expect the Unexpected

It is the unexpected questions that determine your interview results. Don’t get stressed or confused as the interview intends to do. Keep your calm and continue with your answer in the most positive and confident manner.

12. Practice it Right

Practice makes a man perfect. MBA interviews are quirky, hence the more practice more aware you get of the process. Work with your coach, participate in the MOCK INTERVIEW sessions and practice common questions.

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