AD-PR | Interview Uninterrupted

Manisha Dash has been a student of Ad-PR department and belongs to the batch of 2012-13. Presently an intern at IFFCO in the PR department, Manisha has been placed in Vizag Steel Plant through campus placement.

It’s been trending on Facebook. “So many do’s and don’t’s for the written exam on the IIMC Entrance Blog, and we didn’t follow it, yet got into IIMC!!” ( by my batch mates, of course and how true!!)

Boy o’ boy! Being Chilled out is the call of the hour, I guess! The written exam was a path dreaded and we drove across. Being prepared is never a bad option given any day. Doing this and that of course instills a sense of positivity. But let’s keep it healthy and let’s not allow anxiety to engulf everything retained so far. Again a few words of caution thrown in the air:

Your interviews are a tete-a-tete with your would be faculty. Go on and give yourself a chance to know yourself better. The interviewers' questions and remarks leave you mulling over the few moments spent in their company for a long time! So, let’s talk simple and sensible.

There would be some certain questions, like why ADPR and if Advertising then what aspect of advertising? Well, each and every one of us rightfully declares as being creative, inquisitive and so on and that is where we are caught off-handed. In due course we come to realise that creativity is just one subject in the course. The rest papers deal with media planning, advertising, public relations, et al. So, think of a logical reason and if you really want to go into creative or copy writing, go ahead and answer with conviction.

The interviewers are earthlings and give you ample chance to speak. Unlike the parliamentary sessions, even the Group Discussion is simple with everyone getting a chance to speak. In case you run short of points, chill, lay back, listen to others, reframe their points and add them to your views and lay forth your point without shouting at the top of your voice. A cool demeanour is always welcome.

The GD topics are very simple yet generalised like "Do Ads make a difference". Remember to give examples and co relate with some known incidents in GD as well as interview. And last but not the least, the key to confidence is in staying cool but not aloof.  I think i have given enough of free advice!

Now, run ahead and all the best!!