General
Tips for the Interview
The Essentials
a) Fundamental principles pertaining to your academics ( most important )
b) Essentials of past life and clear cut career objectives
c) General awareness of the world around you
d) In depth knowledge of your extra curricular activities
Apart from these in general keep the following in mind
- Always remember its a sort of formal occasion and never get too informal,
like accepting interviewers offer for biscuits, tea or may be even a smoke or
drink
- Prim, smart and clean turnout is always desired. Neat clothes and polished
shoes with tidy hair is a must.
- Be cool and don't get nervous. Try to be pleasant, alert and maintain eye
contact. If u can't answer some technical questions try to remain composed,
your confidence may do the trick.
- Try to maintain a good rapport with the interviewer and get him to ask
questions in the subjects in which you are strong.
- Maintain eye contact from the beginning and dont act in a manner so that
the interviewer is distracted which for example can be caused by flashy
dresses, exaggerated arm movements or you being restless in your chair.
- Give them the impression that you are going to stay with the company for
atleast 3 to 5 years. Never mention anything concerning GRE or CAT .
- Never try to bluff too much in your interview. The interviewers might be
able catch on to it fast. Try n fib in manner such that the panel won't be
able to catch u.