What should be the preparation strategy for Oberoi STEP?

STEP (Systematic Training and Education Programme) is a three-year programme for students who are between 18 to 20 years of age and have completed or are about to complete Class XII. STEP offers comprehensive on the job training in Kitchen Operations or Hotel Operations (Front Office / Food and Beverage Service focus and Housekeeping focus) at select hotels of The Oberoi Group. Alongside training, STEP also facilitates education through a correspondence Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Studies from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Upon completion of STEP including the undergraduate studies from IGNOU, you are eligible to join The Oberoi Centre of Learning and development OCLD or Oberoi Central Employment Register OCER. For STEP details and admission process, plea. The application process for STEP begins in February each year. STEP takes admission through Group Discussion and Personal Interview only. There is no entrance exam for STEP. Therefore for STEP you need to just work on your communication skill and prepare the current affairs well. You can prepare for GD and PI with the help of You tube Videos there are numerous videos available on you tube. Or, If there is an Institute in your area for GD PI preparation you can join that also. All the best. Check the below mentioned link for more information <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.oberoigroup.com/careers/join_us/overview.htm" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>http://www.oberoigroup.com/careers/join_us/overview.htm</a>

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There is no sure shot formula to crack STEP What has worked for person A may not work for person B. The important thing to bear in mind is to have a pleasant and well-groomed personality, confident appearance and manner of speaking and presence of mind. Ensure that your general awareness is very good and be up to date about the latest happenings in the world. Speak to the point and do not beat around the bush. If you do not know an answer to a question, admit that you do not know. Under no circumstances should you bluff the panel. They give a lot of importance to a well-rounded personality. Do speak about any hobby, sport or any other extracurricular activity that you are good at or involved in.

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Awareness - one should be aware of all the things about India, regions, and hometown they do ask about Tourism related questions. Grooming - One has to really understand and give 100% attention to our body, clothes, etc.

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With my experience of working with Oberoi group, I find that the most important part for cracking any Oberoi interview is based on attitude. The general tests are always the same for everyone, but the student who will finally crack through STEP will definitely have a positive attitude. You can’t prepare for a 'positive attitude'. Either, you possess it or you don't. As mentioned by Mr. Singh, there is no sure shot formula, but you should prepare yourself to face the toughest challenges in the coming life in hospitality industry. Oberoi believes more on attitude of a person rather than skill.

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STEP is a very good program to join if you're interested in getting the practical knowledge and hands-on application. The steps are somewhat like employees of the particular hotel they're assigned to. A monthly stipend of 7.5k and 5 days you have to do your regular shifts, 1 day off and 1 day study (IGNOU'S Bachelor in tourism degree is also provided at the end of STEP.) Mind you, those 5 working shift days are not Monday to Friday, they can be any days, any shift timings and any amount of work. You might wanna look into the life of a hotelier, it is in fact very very tough and the pay is quite less in the beginning career stage(1315k a month). Coming to the question you asked, they are very particular and strict about the people they take for STEP. Oberoi group is a very straight forward and excellent group to begin your career with. They aim only for perfection. The interview questions will basically be on topics like current affairs and they'll try to establish a dialogue with you. Keep up with it with confidence and wear a smile always. Their main criteria for judgement is they way you carry yourself and your communication. If you triumph this, you'll no doubt get selected. Please groom to the highest levels, apply standard/no nail polish and do not wear bracelets and rings (they're pretty nuts about that. Tattoos are okay, unless of course they're on your forehead)

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