PPS 3018 – PREPAREDNESS FOR INTERVIEWS
REMEDIAL CLASS – 3 HOURS
PERSONAL INTERVIEW SKILLS
SECTION A: THEORY QUESTIONS (40 Minutes)
Answer all questions in 6–8 sentences each.
1. What is a Personal Interview? Explain its purpose in placements.
2. Why are interviews important for engineering, commerce, and aviation
students? Write four reasons.
3. Explain any five qualities that interviewers assess in a candidate during a PI.
4. What is the difference between HR interviews and Technical interviews?
5. Write any five common mistakes students make in interviews.
6. What is meant by first impression in a PI? How can a candidate create a positive
impression?
7. Define attitude, confidence, and clarity of thought in the context of an interview.
8. Explain the importance of voice, facial expressions and body posture during a PI.
9. What is the STAR method? Explain how it is used in answering behavioural
questions.
10. Why do interviewers ask “Tell me about yourself”? What should be included in
an ideal response?
SECTION B: WORKSHEETS (45 Minutes)
Worksheet 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. The first stage of an interview is usually the ____________ round.
2. Maintaining eye contact shows _____________ and openness.
3. A candidate should avoid giving _____________ answers.
4. The STAR method stands for Situation, Task, Action, and ____________.
5. Interviewers observe _____________ language and tone of voice.
6. Preparing a _____________ CV helps you answer questions confidently.
7. “Tell me about yourself” should focus on your _____________ and strengths.
8. In a technical interview, the panel checks your _____________ knowledge.
9. A _____________ handshake reflects confidence.
10. Always be _____________ and respectful when correcting an interviewer.
Worksheet 2 – Matching Exercise
Match Column A with Column B:
Column A
Column B
1. HR Round
A. Communication skills, personality traits
2. Technical Round
B. Questions about past behaviour
3. Behavioural Round
C. Domain knowledge, practical understanding
4. Strength
D. A positive quality that helps performance
5. Weakness
E. A habit that needs improvement
Write your answers like: 1._____2._______3._______4.______5.______
Worksheet 3 – Identify the Mistake
Read each situation and write what mistake the candidate is making.
1. The candidate enters the room without knocking.
2. The candidate answers: “My weakness is that I am perfect in everything.”
3. The candidate interrupts the interviewer mid-question.
4. The candidate says “I don’t know anything about your company.”
5. The candidate speaks very softly and avoids eye contact.
Worksheet 4 – Behavioural Question Practice
Answer the following using the STAR format (5–7 lines each):
1. Describe a situation where you worked under pressure.
2. Explain a time when you solved a problem creatively.
3. Give an example of when you showed teamwork or leadership.
4. Describe a failure and what you learnt from it.
Worksheet 5 – Build Your PI Answers
Write detailed answers (6–8 lines) for the following frequently asked PI questions:
1. “Tell me about yourself.”
2. “Why should we hire you?”
3. “Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?”
4. “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”
5. “Why did you choose Engineering / Commerce / Aviation?”
SECTION C: STRUCTURED WRITING TASKS (40 Minutes)
Part A – Self-Introduction Script (10–12 Lines)
Write a complete self-introduction including:
Name, background
Academic highlights
Skills, achievements
Internship/projects
Personality strengths
Career interest
Part B – 3 Sample Interview Answers (Choose Any 3)
Write 8–10 lines for each:
1. Explain a project you have done and its real-world application.
2. What motivates you?
3. What would your previous teachers or classmates say about you?
4. How do you handle criticism?
5. What will you do if you do not get this position?
Part C – Short Essay (200–250 Words)
Choose any ONE:
1. “My journey of personal growth in college.”
2. “Why professional grooming matters in aviation & corporate careers.”
3. “How internships shape employability.”
4. “Soft skills vs technical skills – Which is more important?”
SECTION D: MINI INTERVIEW PRACTICE (WRITTEN) (25 Minutes)
Choose any ONE interview type below and write:
1. Five questions the interviewer may ask
2. Five suitable written answers (5–6 lines each)
Options:
Engineering Technical Job Interview
Commerce/Financial Services Interview
Aviation Cabin Crew / Ground Staff Interview
MBA/Business School Interview
SECTION E: FINAL LONG ASSIGNMENT (20 Minutes)
Write a 500–600 word essay on ONE of the following topics:
1. “How to prepare effectively for personal interviews.”
2. “The importance of communication and attitude in career success.”
3. “Professional ethics and behaviour for aviation / engineering / commerce
careers.”
4. “How mock interviews improve confidence and performance.”
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