Confidence Is The Key

Megha Prasad is currently working as Bureau Chief, Mumbai at Times Now. A 2003-04 IIMC batch pass out (English Journalism), she was awarded the Hindu Scholarship for scoring the highest in all the three journalism courses. Megha started her career with Indian express newspaper, from where she made a switch to television in August, 2005. Since then she has been a part of Times Now.

Congratulations to you all for having cleared the written examination of IIMC and wishing you the very best of luck for GD and PI.

Let me begin by saying that all the hard work that I am sure all of you are putting in for the preparation will be every bit worth it if you manage to secure a place for yourself in the Indian institute of mass communication.

For me, it was perhaps one of the best things that could have happened and the one year spent in the IIMC campus was by far one of the most memorable phases in my life. IIMC is truly learning with fun.

GD and PI will be smooth sailing if you have the right attitude. Go in with confidence but also armed with facts and an analyzing mind. I don’t mean to say that you need to know everything under the sun, but you will be expected to have an adequate knowledge about the current happenings, so keep yourself abreast. Also do not forget to do a bit of reading on the latest controversial issues, as in the group discussions often such topic are thrown at you that have shades of grey and can be both defended  and criticized. So if a situation like that arises, carefully choose the side you are on, and make your point well, be ready to be challenged, hence work on your counters as well.

Personal interview is about everything that you do in that 10 or 15 minutes, from how you walk to how you talk. First things first, be presentable, dress smartly. Go in with loads of confidence but don't be overconfident and don't act too smart with 'all knowing' attitude.

Be very alert, know that you are being watched and being judged by each of interviewers sitting across the table, every minute. If you don't know the right answers, be honest and tell them that you are not aware, though say it with a pinch of humility. But if you know the answers, grab the opportunity and impress them, all you need is to be confident, clear and concise. And the deal will be sealed.