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Advanced Communication Skills

Notes 36. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?: Here you have to come up with
something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive
lesson learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and
thus throwing coordination off.
37. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?: Be careful to mention
traits that are needed and that you have.
38. Do you think you are overqualified for this position?: Regardless of your qualifications,
state that you are very well qualified for the position.
39. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up:
Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working quick learner.
40. What qualities do you look for in a boss?: Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are
knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards.
All bosses think they have these traits.
41. Do you have any questions for me?: Always have some questions prepared. Questions
prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. How soon will I be able
to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on? are examples.

Task Conduct an interview of a famous personality of your area. If possible, you
may record the interview and assess your skills later.

Case Study Employment Interview

r. Varun Bhatia is an MBA. He is being interviewed for the position of
Management Trainee at a reputed company. The selection committee is chaired
M by a lady Vice-President. Mr. Bhatia’s interview was as follows:

Committee: Good morning!
Mr. Bhatia: Good morning to Sirs and Madam!
Chairperson: Please, sit down
Mr. Bhatia: Thank you [sits down at the edge of the chair. Keeps his portfolio on the table]
Q. Chairperson: You are Mr. R P Bhatia.
Mr. Bhatia: Yes, madam. This is how I am called.
Q Chairperson: You have passed MBA with 1st Division.
Mr. Bhatia: Yes, madam.
Q Chairperson: Why do you want to work in our organization?
Mr. Bhatia: It is just like that. Also, because it has good reputation.
Q Member A: This job is considered to be quite stressful. Do you think you can manage the
stress involved?

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