Postgraduate Program Interview Exercise

Drag the phrases/words below to the corresponding gaps:

faced with a challenge — столкнулся с проблемой
get to the bottom of — добраться до сути
roll up my sleeves — засучить рукава
hit the ground running in your program — с энтузиазмом начать программу
every cloud has a silver lining — нет худа без добра
internships — стажировки
stay updated on — быть в курсе
the devil is in the details — дьявол кроется в деталях
stepping stones to success — ступеньки к успеху
masters — магистратура
a tall order — трудная задача
the key to the kingdom — ключ к успеху
cause a domino effect — вызвать эффект домино
bridge the gap between — преодолеть разрыв между
thinking on my feet — принимать решения на ходу
make my mark on the global stage — заявить о себе на мировой арене
a tough pill to swallow — горькая пилюля
keen as mustard — полный энтузиазма
solid grounding — прочная основа
ripple — волновой эффект
global impact — глобальное воздействие
during my internship — во время моей стажировки
provide the practical insights — предоставить практические знания
impact — влияние
thinking on my feet — принимать решения на ходу
challenge me academically — бросить вызов в учебе
eye-opener — откровение
crucial — ключевой
stellar reputation for — отличная репутация за
take setbacks in stride — спокойно воспринимать неудачи
bring real-world experience to the table — привнести практический опыт

Good morning, and thank you for joining us today. Could you please start by telling us a bit about your academic background and why you’ve chosen to apply for the World Economy postgraduate course?

Good morning, and thank you for the opportunity. I completed my degree in Economics, where I focused on international trade and finance.

That’s great to hear. Can you share a specific experience or project from your studies that sparked your interest in the global economy?

Throughout my studies, I realized that understanding the global economy is like having . It’s for navigating the complexities of today’s interconnected world.

Very interesting. How do you think your skills and experiences have prepared you for this course?

That’s why I’m to dive deeper into this field through your postgraduate program.

What was the most impactful project you worked on during your studies?

During my final year, I worked on a research project analyzing the economic of trade tariffs between the US and China. It was a real .

How did this project influence your understanding of global economic issues?

We often talk about the effect in economics, and this project made me see how a single policy change can across the globe.

That’s a powerful realization. What do you hope to achieve through this course?

It was then that I realized I wanted to these complex relationships and study them in greater depth.

How do you think your previous coursework and experiences have prepared you for our program?

I believe my previous coursework and have given me a .

Can you tell us about any specific challenges you’ve faced and how you overcame them?

I’ve learned that when it comes to data analysis and economic modeling, .

How do you keep yourself updated with the latest global economic trends?

My internship at a financial consulting firm also taught me to and global trends.

That’s excellent. How do you plan to apply these skills in our program?

This combination of technical skills and awareness will help me .

What are your career goals after completing the program?

My goal is to work in an international organization where I can contribute to policy-making or economic research that has a .

That sounds ambitious! How do you handle the pressure of challenging tasks?

I know it’s , but I’m ready to and get to work.

What motivates you to pursue this field?

Ultimately, I want to help shape policies that developed and developing nations, creating a more balanced global economy.

That’s inspiring. How do you deal with setbacks or challenges?

I believe that . When , I try to see it as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Can you share an example of a time you faced a challenge and how you dealt with it?

For instance, , we once had to rethink an entire strategy . It was , but it taught me the importance of being flexible and .