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Getting
selected to attend a scholarship interview is only for a privileged few. Scholarship applications are extremely
competitive, so preparation is vital. Our
choice of clothing says a lot about us.
Make a good and lasting first impression. Make sure the outfit is decent and
presentable. Give the impression that
the given opportunity is taken seriously.
Formal clothing works best for interviews.
Interviews
can be nerve wracking and sometimes nerves can make you forgets important
details. So be prepared with:
·
A copy of application material
·
A pen and notepad, if there should
be a group work
·
A copy of CV or resume
Some of the famous questions the
interviewer will ask are about:
1. Self-perception
and values
o
describe yourself
o
list your strengths and weaknesses
o
how you see yourself in future
o
interviewers want to
§ assess
your personality
§ see
how positively you perceive yourself
o
interviewers look for candidates who
§ have
positive attitude
§ have
high esteem
§ possess
values and ethics
2. Knowledge
of chosen field
o
knowledge of chosen course
o
why you want to study abroad
o
preparation
§ Find
out the demand for the course
§ -read
up on country you will be going
§ -including
culture, practice, climate
3. Love
for your country
o
what is your motivation to study
abroad
o
have a sense of loyalty
o
what you think of you nation and how
you can contribute as a citizen
4. Awareness
of current issues
o
interviewers want scholars
§ who
can become great problem solvers
o
be aware of
§ current
world and national events
§ current
issues
§ pressing
issues that concern the country and propose practical solutions
Take your time
when responding to questions. Speak
intelligibly. Give concise and
meaningful answers and avoid rambling.
Do not repeat the same point. If
unclear of question, politely ask for it to be repeated.
Remember to
turn off your mobile as there is nothing ruder than your phone ringing in the
middle of an interviewer. At the end of
the interview, smile and shake hands with interviewers and thanked them for the
time and opportunity.
Ace
Your Interview Course Focus
StarSpecial, Tuesday 25 March 2014
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