[Comprehensive Selection/School Recommendation Selection] Grab your spot! Interview preparation ③

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The theme this time is "[Comprehensive Selection/School Recommendation Selection] Grab your spot! Interview preparation ③Please also refer to our past articles.

[Comprehensive Selection/School Recommendation Selection] Grab your chances! Interview preparation①
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Current trend in university entrance exam methods! Comprehensive selection and school recommendation selection

Basics of interview preparation

In the previous interview preparation article, we presented a roadmap for preparing for an interview. If you haven't seen it yet, please take a look. When preparing for an interview, it is important to communicate your thoughts succinctly and with impact. This time, we will introduce expected questions and answer patterns.

frequently asked questions

Make an impression with these three styles

The way you speak can make a big difference in the impression you make on others. In addition to the content, you should also think about how you communicate it. Below are three patterns I often tell my students.

1. Conclusion + reason
   → Recommended for beginners. Concise and easy to explain.
   Example: My ideal future is to solve the world's poverty problem and become a person who can contribute to society. The reason is...
2. Current situation + issues + solutions
   → Effective for people who tend to get scattered. Allows you to explain things in an organized manner.
3. PREP method(Point → Reason → Example → Point)
   → A logical and easy-to-understand way of organizing and expressing your opinions. It takes practice to master.

4 steps to completing your self-promotion

We will introduce the key points for completing your self-promotion in four steps.

1. Consistency with your reasons for applying
   It is important that your self-promotion and reasons for applying are connected.
2. Ultimately, making an impact
   Include the keywords you want to convey and leave an impression with short words.
3. Communicate your enthusiasm
   It is important to be conscious of having a conversation in your own words, rather than just memorizing.
4. Speak with confidence
   If you are anxious, you may unconsciously look away, so practice repeatedly to build your confidence.

Instead of trying to tackle all four at once, work through them one at a time.

Use the PREP method to structure your self-promotion!

For students who are struggling with self-promotion, we will introduce an example of a composition that utilizes the PREP method.

1. Start with the conclusion
   Briefly describe who you are. It is effective to include "succinct and impactful keywords."
2. Give reasons and examplesThat
   Talk about experiences and anecdotes that support your conclusion in the following order: situation → challenge/goal → action → result. Emphasize not only your successes but also the lessons and growth you gained from them. The key word is "growth."
3. State your future goals, linking them to your studies at university
   Talk about your strengths and how you want to use what you've learned at university for your future. You can differentiate yourself by linking it to the university curriculum and research content, and also by including how you want to contribute to society and what kind of person you want to become.

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