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PI question of the day.
Tell me something about yourself.
This answer can make or break your interview. The interviewer doesn’t want to know the facts only, he/she can read that from the application form. The main motive is to gauge the candidate’s confidence, tone and how he/she communicates.
Dos:
•Follow an ascending or descending order. That means either start with your schooling, college, work ex etc or the reverse order for the same.
•Skim through the achievements rather than details. Be selective and use the best achievements.
•Include some personal details and hobbies, your interview might turn out to be really interesting
Don’ts:
•Use words you don’t know the meaning of.
•Make it unnecessarily long.
•Brag. The interview wants a candidate who is ready to learn rather someone who knows it all.
•Wing it. This is the most important question, prepare well for it.
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I filled the original WAT - PI form but I am not able to download the form now.What should I do now ?
Hi, I have an interveiw tomorrow at 8:30 am. Is there any requirement to reach before he time slot? (As in 1 hour earlier etc) Also, the letter mentions to bring original and attested copiy of certificates. Will self attested copies do?
WAT topic of the day - State of education in India. Write your answers in the comments below. Here are few links to help you frame your answer : 1. https://www.economist.com/asia/2017/06/08/why-the-worlds-biggest-school-system-is-failing-its-pupils 2. https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/PQmwXBdmg6FWPlPVPtmV7K/The-state-of-education-in-India.html?facet=amp 3. http://ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/the-sorry-state-of-education-in-india/ Your answers must not exceed 200 words. The admins would then give you feedback on the same.
PI Question of the day
Your strengths and weaknesses. / What is different about you than the rest of the candidates? / Why should we select you?
Sometimes its very difficult to talk about one’s strengths and weaknesses when asked directly. A commonly asked question in the interview, the key here is listing your qualities with a past example. Some pointers to remember for this question:
1. Have an example ready for each strength and weakness as there might be counter questions and discussions.
2. Take a positive trait and portray it as a weakness. Example, attention to too much details.
3. Be realistic with the strengths, mention the points which goes with your personality. Remember that the panelists have a lot of experience and they can judge if you are telling the truth to a large extent.
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How to handle questions you don’t know answers to.
Rule 1: Calm Down: It’s OK to not be aware of answers to questions. Don’t freak out, you don’t want to throw out answers without thinking. Take deep breaths, think through the question to find the right answer.
Rule 2: Don’t make stuff up: Your interviewer can see right through you. You don’t want your entire interview to be affected by one answer.
Rule 3: Don’t say “I don’t know”: You should not tell the interviewer you don’t know the answer off the bat. This gives impression you are not even trying. They basically want to test how you will handle situations you are not well versed with.
Rule 4: Tell your interviewer what you do know: If you do have some knowledge of the question, then tell your interviewer what you know and how you think the problem should be approached. Maybe saying everything out loud can start the process of figuring out the problem.
Rule 5: Tell them how you would find the answer: Sometimes your thought process is more important than actual answer. They want to see how you will approach and handle a problem using idea of your own. Also, while you are trying to find the solution, you can admit to not knowing certain parts,this way you come off as being honest.
Rule 6: Know the right time to come clean: Although we mentioned not admitting to the interviewer that you don't know the answer, there is an exception to this rule. If the answer is something that you will only know through memorization, such as a definition of the word, then it's probably best to admit that you don't know the answer, as it may be impossible to figure it out independently. Here's what you can tell the interviewer: "It's a good question, but I'm sorry, I don't have the answer off the top of my head. I will be sure to follow up with the answer after the interview." Or use words like “Though I have read it but not able to recall at the moment. What I can recall right now is …..”
Rule 7: Be confident: Confidence is the key. Even if you don’t know answers, your interview is not going in the right direction, even if it is a stress interview, be confident. You may not be able to display all your knowledge, all your qualities, but one thing you can clearly convey to them, that you are confident and can function really well under pressure.
P.S. Keep hustling!!
18th Feb, 2019, WAT topic given in CAP interview –
“Recent incidents in Europe and elsewhere has shifted the trend to socialism, do you agree and has capitalism run its time.”
Write your answers in the comments below. Here are few links to help you frame your answer:
1. https://www.vox.com/the-big-idea/2019/1/7/18167691/what-is-socialism-capitalism-sanders-warren
2. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/12/capitalism-isnt-working-thomas-piketty
3. http://blogs.reuters.com/chrystia-freeland/2011/04/15/capitalism-is-failing-the-middle-class/
Your answers must not exceed 200 words. The admins would then give you feedback on the same.
WAT topic given in one of the recent CAP interview process–
“Social discrimination against sexual orientation in Indian society.”
Write your answers in the comments below. Here are few links to help you frame your answer:
1. https://www.livemint.com/Sundayapp/sAYrieZdZKEybKzhP8FDbP/Being-LGBT-in-India-Some-home-truths.html
2. https://www.dailypioneer.com/2018/columnists/lgbtq-perceptions-on-discrimination.html
Your answers must not exceed 200 words. The admins would then give you feedback on the same.
Work experience is calculated till Jan 19 or July 18 for 2nd stage?
I have mentioned work experience till July 2018 in my CAP form. Even in the space provided to enter from when to till when we worked, I had mentioned from Nov 2016 to July 2018. Do I need to mention till Jan 2019 in the form, If so what should I do now??
WAT Topic of the day
Provide your arguments about how businesses and economies will be affected with the advent of cryptocurrencies if at all.
Write your answers in the comment below to get a feedback from us
You can refer the following articles to have a better idea of the topic
1. https://medium.com/the-mission/how-cryptocurrency-is-disrupting-the-global-economy-89347581aa93
2. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/high-tech/our-insights/how-blockchains-could-change-the-world
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Interview tips-
1. Follow the business formal way of dressing.
2. Reach the location at least 15 mins before to settle down before the process.
3. Keep documents in one file to avoid confusion.
4. Take a deep breath before entering the room, it’s going to be okay!
5. Make the most of the ‘tell me about yourself’ question. It sets the tone for the interview.
6. Maintain eye contact with the panelists, use voice modulations and be humble throughout.
7. If you are confused about an answer, ask for a minute to collect your thoughts and then answer.
8. If you don't know anything about an answer, tell that to the panelist. You are not expected to know everything.
9. Read about the college. You should know basic things like the programs they are offering, famous Alumni, etc
10. Have some basic questions ready for the interviewer if they ask at the end. Relevant questions show you are interested and well prepared.
11. Wear a smile at all times. It certainly helps!
12. Get proper sleep a night before and eat light but filling that day.
13. And practice, practice. Use a mirror or any friend or family.
P.S. Keep Hustling!
One of the most asked topic for WAT this year: #MeToo. Here are a few links you can refer to and structure your essay around: • The origin: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/meet-tarana-burke-the-woman-who-founded-the-metoo-movement-1360183-2018-10-10 • The rebirth and its timeline: https://ewn.co.za/2018/10/04/a-brief-history-of-metoo-movement • Indian MeToo: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/metoo-movement-sexual-harassment-allegations-so-far/articleshow/66267346.cms • Aftereffects of the movement: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-44045291 • Now what and effects at the workplace: https://hbr.org/cover-story/2018/01/now-what Provide your answers in the comment section below and get a feedback from any of the admins.
Guys when will be the result released?
Does WAT topics get repeated?
CAT - 96.94% 10th - 10 CGPA 12th - 97.40% BSc - 80.22% General Male Fresher CAP WAT - average PI - average, answered 75% of academic and politics related questions but extempore was not good and they asked me about extracurricular for which i said that i did not participate much in it and mostly remain acads focussed. So is there any chance to convert some good new iim like ranchi, rohtak, kashipur, udaipur
WAT Topic of the day:
“Cricket is cannibalizing the space of other sports in India.”
Write your answers in the comment below to get a feedback from us.
You can refer the following articles to have a better idea of the topic:
1. https://postcard.news/cricket-cannibalizing-sports-indian-subcontinent/
2. https://electionfacts.in/2018/08/latest/sports-india/
3. http://theviewspaper.net/cricket-killing-other-sports-in-india/
P.S. Keep Hustling.