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This was one of my first job interviews right after graduating. It was a long process wherein I first had to do an online interview with HR (I was applying to a remote position), prepare a presentation report, and then sit for a face-to-face interview with the management. Before the interview, I mentally and academically prepared myself and knew beforehand that it was going to be a long process. I took one step at a time. The interview with HR was easy and to know more about myself. It was followed by a presentation report where I chose to do a company analysis of Amazon Inc. The face-to-face interview with the management was difficult and required presence of mind. It was industry-related and based on many questions from my graduation years. In the end, I was selected and was later told that the management found my presentation impressive and thought it was executive level.

I have had prior experience in conducting interviews. I was heading a wing of our Students’ Union body and had to build a team that would work throughout the academic year. The approach I personally take during conducting interviews is like having a tête-à-tête with the candidate. I like to ensure that the candidate isn’t petrified of me or go back home with a harsh experience even if he/she doesn’t make it to the next round.

I think that the right approach to impress an interviewer is to have a story-telling approach and to own your experiences.