Interview Preparation Guidelines
Prepare with purpose, present with confidence.
Interview Preparation Guidelines
- Introduce Yourself: Include your full name, date of birth, passport number, offer/student ID, etc.
- Previous Education: From Grade 10 to your latest degree with passing year and percentage or GPA.
- Gap Explanation: Include work experience or internships with clear start and end dates.
- English Proficiency: Have you taken IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL? If yes, mention the date and score.
- Why Not Nepal: Research and explain why you are not choosing Nepal. Compare available courses and explain the value of an international degree.
- Why [Country]: Explain why you chose your intended study destination (e.g., Australia, UK, Canada, etc.).
- About Your Course: Include the full name of the course, course structure, number of units, credit points, core units, professional recognition, and career outcomes.
- Course Relevance: How is the course connected to your past academic background? If not related, justify the change and your interest in the new field.
- Future Career Plans: Present short-term and long-term goals and how the course will help you achieve them. Base this on your country’s economic situation.
- Intended Job: State the specific job you aim to pursue after course completion.
- Job Demand in Nepal: Is your chosen field in demand in Nepal? Support your answer with research.
- Expected Salary: Use online sources like salaryexplorer.com or worldsalaries.com to quote a realistic expected salary after graduation.
- Why This University: Provide three strong reasons for selecting this university.
- Other Universities Considered: If you considered others, explain why you didn’t choose them. If not, explain why you focused on one university.
- Total Course Cost: Mention your tuition, living expenses, and calculate how long it will take to earn that amount back after returning home.
- Financial Details: Share your family’s total annual income, educational loan, savings, and sponsor information.
- Incentives to Return Home: Mention property, family ties, social obligations, job offers, economic situation, and other strong reasons to return after your course.
- Visa Refusals: If you’ve had any visa refusals, mention the country and the reason.
- Accommodation Arrangements: Have you arranged your accommodation? If not, what are your plans?
- Visa Conditions Awareness: Be aware of the working hour limitations, attendance, course transfer restrictions, and visa obligations.
- Living Expenses & Funding: Estimate your monthly expenses and explain how you will cover them (e.g., savings, sponsor, part-time work).
🎉 Congratulations! 🎉
Your journey to international education has officially begun. Wishing you success in every step ahead.