It is like a “well tailored suit” for which “No one size fits all”.

No two candidates can have the same set of questions in an interview.

It is a tool which helps the interviewer to asses the appropriate candidate for the position in the organization.

What is an Interview? An interview is a conversation

between an employer and a candidate for both parties to learn more about each other for the purpose of filling a position within a company or organization. Here both the parties have a need: the b-school candidate wants a job and the interviewer wants to find the right person to fill the job.

Understand the expectations of the market. Prepare the students as “Day one ready

managers”. Designing a mentoring program for the

students which should include the following:1. Personality assessment tests.2. Brainstorming sessions with the senior

students.3. Conducting the “Mock Interview” sessions .

4. Guidance to students about different sectors, industry and company profiles.

5.Imbibing in the minds of students the concept of self-Introspection preventing them to be a “Square peg in a circle”.

For a campus Interview:1. Thorough details about the project.2. Have the guts to say “NO” about an unfamiliar

topic.3. Prepare a proper CV which should portray the

candidates honesty in whatever he speaks.4. Be specific upon the strengths and weaknesses.5. Do not leave a chance to give an idea to the

interviewer regarding your loyalty to the services.6. Have a thorough self introspection if asked

examples on strengths and weaknesses.

Core strategies to crack the interview:1. Know yourself.2. Know the company.3. Know the roles.4. Understand the recruiter’s nerves

Clarity of thought process. Willingness to accept the responsibility. Analytical/Logical approach. Avoidance of prevaricative behaviour.

Relevance with the current issues. Structural approach. Applicable thought models. Clarification on any missed information. Properly outlined analysis.

They are mentioned as follows:1. Soft skills are necessary.2. Interviewer leads the interview.

Know your profile well. Know the organization well. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Sell yourself. Keep your praise & observations

credible & realistic. Do your homework well. Answer questions directly.