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When Han Tao arrived at the huge lecture hall, there were only five minutes left before the class was to start, and the entire classroom was already packed.

Even the back rows, aisles, and the open spaces on both sides of the podium were all crowded with students who brought their own folding stools to listen in.

Among them, many counselors and teaching assistants arranged by the Academic Affairs Office helped maintain order, and even many graduating students sat in the last row to watch this open class.

After carrying his laptop to the podium, he quickly adjusted the projector and microphone, and then announced the start of class.

Seeing that everyone's attention was focused on him, Han Tao then braced himself on the edge of the podium, leaned forward slightly, and adopted a relaxed and approachable demeanor.

Good morning, students! Welcome to today's school-wide open class on career planning.

Our topic today is singular: to address the two most pressing and troubling problems facing everyone right now.

His words were infectious, instantly bridging the gap between him and the hundreds of students in the audience: "The first challenge is that the postgraduate entrance exam scores are very high, some even scoring over 400 points."

However, I was eliminated in the second round because the interview was too subjective. If the professor said you were good, you were good, even if you weren't. If they said you weren't good, you weren't good, even if you were.

So, you need to understand why, with so many people applying for jobs every year, the teachers choose you over others.

Many students don't understand this principle, so they spend a year preparing for the exam, only to fail in a single interview. Now you know where the problem lies, right?

Many students had heard upperclassmen talk about this issue, so they nodded in agreement, and some even asked directly how to make a good impression on the teachers during the interview.

Han Tao tapped the blackboard, and after they all quieted down, he began to answer the question directly.

"Alright, now I'll explain how to solve this problem. What are the three magic weapons for interviews? They're absolutely essential for passing the interview."

As soon as he finished speaking, a cheer erupted from the audience, and almost half of the students straightened their backs.

Some took out notebooks, some took out voice recorders, and some turned on their mobile phones to record videos, all ready to go.

  

Han Tao clicked the mouse, and a striking headline popped up on the projection screen: Three Magic Weapons for Passing the Postgraduate Entrance Examination Interview.

"But before we get to these three magic weapons, let me ask you a crucial question: what is the core of interview scoring?"

Many students start by listing their scholarships and club experiences, giving a five-minute rambling account that makes the interviewer's eyelids droop. This is a typical example of not knowing how to present oneself effectively.

Now I'm telling you, the first thing in an interview is to make the teacher remember you.

Make him remember your professional suitability, not the bunch of awards you've won that have absolutely nothing to do with your chosen major!

"Now let's talk about the first magic weapon, image and aura, or first impression."

Han Tao gestured with his hand, interacting with the students in the audience, "Let me ask the boys here, are you planning to wear a tight black or blue suit for your interview, with a tie so tight you can't breathe?"

As he spoke, he pointed to several of his classmates, "I saw all of you nodding down there, and I knew you thought that!"

Now I'm telling you all, formal attire is fine, but don't be overly rigid.

A solid-color shirt paired with dress pants is enough; the most important thing is to look clean and neat. Don't let your teacher think you're an insurance salesman!

The same applies to girls; they don't need heavy makeup or overly casual clothing. Just keep it simple and clean, and definitely don't show off your figure at that time.

I've seen many of my classmates go for job interviews before. They're beautiful, have great figures, and dress very provocatively! What are you going to do when you walk into the interview room?

When he sees you, oh my god, should I look or not? If I look, I'm a little embarrassed. If I don't look, he actually really wants to look. What a dilemma!

He deliberately dragged out the last two sentences and added expressive details to reinforce their understanding of the issue.

Sure enough, a burst of laughter immediately filled the classroom. The students, who had been somewhat tense, relaxed instantly, and for the first time, they felt that listening to the teacher's lecture was a pleasure.

"Therefore, the interviewer gives you a basic score at first glance. If that impression is bad, it's very difficult to recover no matter how excellent you are later. This is the first hurdle in getting started in the interview process!"

Han Tao then unveiled his second key strategy, simultaneously switching pages on the screen: a structured self-introduction, rejecting a rambling, repetitive presentation.

"The second key to success is self-introduction, which is also the area where most candidates fail! Let me simulate it for you. Interviewer: Student, please introduce yourself."

Some students immediately start by saying they received a third-class scholarship during their undergraduate studies and participated in sports meets. Today, I'd like to say on behalf of the interviewers: So what? What does that have to do with our major?

Therefore, self-introductions strictly follow the three-part golden logic, with all experiences closely related to the target major.

Applying the STAR method—Scenario, Task, Action, Result—each section should highlight your suitability for graduate studies.

Don't pile up irrelevant honors. All your statements should ultimately boil down to one point: I am suited to pursue a master's degree in this field.

He randomly selected a boy in the audience who raised his hand and asked him to give a brief self-introduction.

After listening, he pointed out the problem of the rambling account on the spot, and then made corrections and demonstrated on the spot. The contrast between the positive and negative examples was clear, and the students in the audience heard it clearly and kept taking notes.

After giving his self-introduction, Han Tao pulled out the frequently asked, high-risk questions highlighted in red and bold: Why did you choose this major, or why did you switch majors for graduate school?

This is a question that will almost certainly be asked, and it's the key reason why countless high-scoring candidates fail. The corresponding third interview tip is: precise, logical answers that hit the mark, and avoid vague, empty rhetoric.

"Now for the important part, the third interview secret: on-the-spot answering logic. Let's take the example of switching majors!" Han Tao stepped forward.

"Never say that you simply like this major. Nine out of ten candidates give this answer. Interviewers hear it dozens of times a day, and after hearing it, they will immediately label you as having a vague plan and acting on a whim."

I will now give you two sets of high-scoring standard answers to this question.

The first set is suitable for students whose families have a relevant industry background. Don't say you don't have one; this is a good option.

He said it all outright, leaving everyone with a knowing look on his face, and they couldn't help but laugh again.

"So if the teacher asks, just answer that your family has been doing this for eight generations."

For example, why did I choose to study at a teacher's college? Because I wanted to be a teacher. My dad was a teacher, my mom was a teacher, and my grandparents were rural teachers.

Why study medicine? Because I want to be a doctor. My dad was a doctor, my mom was a doctor, and my grandparents were barefoot doctors! Why study civil engineering? Because my dad is a construction foreman!

Why study telecommunications? My dad works for China Mobile, my mom for China Unicom, and my grandpa for China Telecom. Get it now?

In summary, my elders have been deeply involved in the industry related to my major for a long time, and I have been exposed to it since I was a child. Unfortunately, I was unable to apply for this major when I took the college entrance examination.

During my undergraduate studies in another major, I never gave up on learning about this field. Therefore, I made up my mind to switch majors and hope to systematically and deeply engage in industry-related research during my graduate studies.

"The second universal template: Teacher, my first choice for college entrance exam was this major, but I was transferred to my current undergraduate major because my score was not high enough."

During my time at university, I actively audited core courses in my major, read cutting-edge literature in the field, and participated in relevant online training projects.

The deeper I delve into my studies, the stronger my resolve to pursue further education becomes. Taking the postgraduate entrance exam is also to make up for regrets from the past. If allowed, I would also like to pursue a doctorate. This is the standard answer.

Many students in the audience lowered their heads and chuckled shyly upon hearing this, while others quickly jotted down the key points in their notebooks.

Seeing this, Han Tao had to remind him: "But there's one thing to note: it's not applicable to all majors, like emerging majors!"

Because this major has only been established for less than two years, what did your grandparents do?

For example, if you say your grandparents do this kind of work while teaching Chinese as a foreign language, what's the teacher's first thought? "Your grandparents were Japanese translators!"

Hahaha... This lesson was so vivid and engaging that it kept everyone laughing. Many teachers passing by the lecture hall couldn't help but stop and watch, looking like they were listening to a stand-up comedy routine.

"Don't laugh, there are plenty of people like that!" Han Tao continued to give examples: "Take logistics majors for example, you can't just say things like that. Don't come back to me later and say that your dad, your mom, your grandparents all work in logistics."

If you score too high, it might be bad if your interviewer is one of the first batch of undergraduates in this major; then you'd be walking into a trap.

"At that point, you'll just have to improvise and tell the teacher that your grandparents run a security escort agency!"

This time, even more people laughed because Teacher Han's words hit the nail on the head for most of the students. If he hadn't reminded them, many students would probably have made a big blunder.