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“Post Graduate Frequently Asked Questions in various Post Graduation job Interviews by interviewer. The set of questions here ensures that you offer a perfect answer posed to you. So get preparation for your new job hunting”



30 Post Graduation Questions And Answers

21⟩ Tell me what is it about this field that interests you the most?

This question allows you to get a little bit of your personality across to the interviewer as well as describing your relationship with science. The subject of your answer is unimportant but it would benefit you to talk passionately. Good responses may be that you enjoy problem solving or discovering new information. To add depth to your answer you could describe how you have always had a relationship with science or describe your inspiration. Think carefully and research an answer that is appropriate to the role for which you are applying.

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22⟩ Tell me What have you learned in your academic career that will benefit you for this job?

You will have to tailor your response to this question to the specific job role that you are applying for. Try and incorporate all aspects of your degree in your answer, so mention how you have developed your writing skills and communication skills as well as the specific scientific skills that you have gained. Even if you have only had limited exposure to a relevant technique, still mention it but explain that you will need further training. If you are missing a skill which is crucial to your new role emphasize your enthusiasm for learning new skills and your adaptability.

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23⟩ Suppose if three partners all came to you with work they wanted you to do by 5 pm that day then what would you do?

Do not take more work than you believe you can do. Explain the situation when you are letting somebody down, and explain that you would rather not let them down by accepting work that you did not have time to complete. Once you have said you will do something it is normally a good idea to follow through and do it. This answer will show to an interviewer that you have integrity and the confidence to use your communication skills.

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24⟩ Tell me what benefit will your academic career bring to this role?

This is a typical question which you will be asked when applying for a role that does not fit in directly with your academic career. The best way to approach a question like this is to highlight skills that you have gained that the employer will be interested in. Good ones for this role would be good communication skills, analytical skills, writing skills and presentation skills all of which are transferable from your academic career.

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25⟩ Suppose if you had a choice, which law would you like to change and why?

This question is seeking to try and find out about your personality and your judicial views as well as basic legislative knowledge. The law that you answer with may also let the interviewer know about what sort of law that you are interested in. A good choice could be a law that is in the news a lot at the moment, this will show that you are up to date with current legal issues. Try not to pick a law that is too controversial or charged as this could lead the interviewer to have a bad opinion of you.

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26⟩ Tell me how would you deal with a difficult supplier?

A good approach would be to first give an example of when a supplier might be difficult before saying how you will deal with it. Then give an example of when you have done this in the past to confirm the point, even if not with a supplier but an instance of conflict in the workplace which you resolved. Key aspects of good communication skills when in a difficult situation are to be firm, honest and empathetic but remain assertive.

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27⟩ Tell me what do you think that knowing about the culture of a region is equally important as having knowledge about the language?

Yes, having knowledge about the culture of a community is as essential as perfection in the language it speaks. It helps in conveying the ideas of the speaker in a more effective manner. The parties involved in communication will be more comfortable if the translator is familiar with their style, culture and background. When interviewing for jobs involving languages you must convey your understanding of being culturally aware.

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28⟩ Tell me about your experience from your academic career which will help you to working in this sector?

This is a typical question which you will be asked when applying for a role that does not fit in directly with your academic career. The best way to approach a question like this is to highlight skills that you have gained that the employer will be interested in. Good ones for this role would be good communication skills, research skills, analytical skills, writing skills and presentation skills, all of which are transferable from many degree subjects.

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29⟩ Tell me in which area are you more competent reading or in writing?

You need not be specific in your answer. Just start your answer by saying that you are comfortable with the language as a whole. An interest for learning a new language has made you consistent in both of these skills. Then you can provide facts about your reading and writing speed? talk yourself up by mentioning academic achievements in each. This will help you in supporting your answer.

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30⟩ What are the skills needed for post graduation?

A postgraduate research student needs good powers of analysis to distinguish the relevant from the irrelevant, computing skills to be able to use word-processing packages for writing up, the internet for research and statistical packages to process results. They need to be autonomous to work without supervision for much of the time, to have commitment to keep going when problems arise and problem solving to resolve these problems. They need written communication skills to write up their results. Below is the sort of the evidence you could give at interview to demonstrate that you had these skills:

☛ Writing a report on a course placement

☛ Computer Using the Internet to find information for an extended essay.

☛ Commitment duke of XYZ gold award.

☛ Autonomy planning: A student tutoring project.

☛ Solving problems: customer service work in a call center.

☛ Analyzing playing chess or poker.

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