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Sample PI – Q&A

1. Personal Background and Introduction


• Tell me about yourself.
• What motivated you to pursue an BBA / MBA / BCOM?
• How would you describe yourself in three words?
• Can you walk me through your resume?
2. Education and Career Goals
• Why did you choose this particular field or specialization?
• How has your education prepared you for this role?
• What are your short-term and long-term career goals?
• How does this position align with your career aspirations?
3. Behavioral and Situational Questions
• Describe a time when you faced a major challenge. How did you handle it?
• Give me an example of when you showed leadership skills.
• Tell me about a time when you worked effectively under pressure.
• Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to achieve a goal.
• Have you ever failed at something? How did you handle it?
4. Technical and Industry-Specific Questions
• What do you think are the major trends in our industry right now?
• How do you stay updated with the latest industry developments?
• Explain a complex project or problem from your academic or professional experience.
5. Competency-Based Questions
• How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple deadlines?
• Describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult client or colleague.
• How do you handle constructive criticism?
• What steps do you take to solve complex problems?
6. Leadership and Management Style
• What is your leadership style, and how do you adapt it to different situations?
• Describe a time you had to motivate others to achieve a challenging goal.
• How would you handle a team conflict?
7. Company and Role-Specific Questions
• Why do you want to work for our company?
• What interests you about this role?
• What do you know about our products, services, or market?
• How would you add value to our team?
8. Ethical and Cultural Fit
• What would you do if you were asked to do something unethical?
• How would you handle a situation where your values conflict with company values?
• Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision between personal and professional interests.
9. Self-Assessment and Improvement
• What is your biggest strength, and how does it help you in a professional setting?
• What is your greatest weakness, and what steps are you taking to improve?
• How do you handle stress or failure?
• Can you share an area where you’ve had to improve over the years?
10. Questions for the Interviewer
• What does success look like in this position?
• How would you describe the culture of the team/company?
• What are the next steps in the interview process?
• Is there any training provided for this role?
Bonus Tips for Students:
1. Tailor answers to the specific role and company – Research is key.
2. Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for structured responses in behavioral questions.
3. Practice good body language – Smile, make eye contact, and maintain an open posture.
4. Prepare personal stories – Stories of personal experience make answers more memorable.
5. Prepare questions for the interviewer – Shows interest and engagement.

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