subject: Postgraduate Studies: Several Tips to Pass the Interview [print this page] Postgraduate Studies: Several Tips to Pass the Interview
One of the steps that future postgraduate students should pass is the interview for the postgraduate study. It is the opportunity to see the educational establishment, to meet students and tutors. Actually, every institutions has a definite style of the interview, however, there are particular question that you will meet at every interview. As a matter of fact, passing the interview is rather stressful. It is the first impression that you make on your future tutors, so you should do your best to present yourself as a worthy candidate. Take into consideration some advice that will help you to feel more self-confident during the interview. 1. First of all, be calm and enthusiastic and always great the interviewer. 2. Always answer the interviewer questions a bit more than just yes or no. However, your answer should not be very long as well, try to answer exactly what they ask you. 3. You should look alert and interested. 4. Remember the rules of communication: be polite, pleasant and self-confident. 5. Your clothes are also very important, so you should wear something suitable. 6. Arrive on time and make sure not to smoke or eat garlic beforehand. These are the general rules of behavior, however, there are also general questions asked at every interview. So, before going to the interview, you should think over next points. 1. Why did you choose a particular subject, course or research program? 2. The reasons for you chose of a definite university or college. 3. Your skills and abilities that will be valuable for your study. 4. Sometimes interviewer may ask about the extracurricular activities you participated in school. Think over why you chose them. 5. What are your career prospects? 6. What is the most interesting about your postgraduate course and why is it important for you? 7. Prepare your evidences that you are the best candidate for this course.
