Recruitment interview skills

Originally Posted by 08.shivani

Hi Ranjit,

I have one question in my mind. I have completed MBA from Distance learning and i am confident that if i would be selected as HR i would perform better than a regular MBA student however most of the renound companies does not consider Distance Learning MBA even if we have studied throughout and have the ability .Why?

Originally Posted by ranjit_das

Hi Mohan

some tricky questions there. I think wanting to do a business qualification like an MBA does not need to be explained - most companies understand the importance of an MBA. However, if you are struggling, go to the website of any MBA college and jot down some of the blurb they give about why you should do an MBA.

Regarding leaving your first job after only 6 months, why not say that after 6 months in your first job you realised that you wanted to go in a different direction. The fact that you stayed in your next role for 18 months shows that you do not job-hop. Don't linger too long on why you left your first job, quickly move onto discussing all the great things you liked about your second role.

The finance/ HR specialisms will be hard for you to explain. Both functions are not the same so it will be hard for you to explain your choices. Why not suggest that you liked working in the support functions such as Finance or HR rather than operations or marketing?

Originally Posted by ranjit_das

Hi Shivani

it is a pity companies do not value distance learning education as much as full time programmes. I have studied part time via distance learning and the amount of dedication and hard work needed is much higher than when I have been a full-time student. Perhaps its worth pointing this out in your 'career summary' section of your resume - had to juggle work, family and studies to complete my MBA etc etc.