How should I plan my PI preparation if I do not have any prior work experience or achievements to share with the panel?
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During a personal interview, one of the key topics of the conversation revolves around candidate's achievements and past work experience. While preparing for the PI round, candidates must focus on their academic strengths, reasons for choosing the course, interests, and learning attitude.
Lack of achievements can be compensated by showing clarity of thought towards the future goals, and interest in the learning outcome. Candidates can also talk about some related school projects, small competitions, or self-learning efforts put in by them to advance in their career path. For PG candidates, if there is no work experience, they can highli
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