Q3. CLO-05 Practice effective interviewing techniques by understanding the dynamics of the interview process. The interview is an opportunity to let a potential research team or an employer gauge your suitability for a position. Read the given scenario and answer the given interview questions keeping your skills, competencies and experience in view. [20 Marks) International internships and exchange programs are a great way to gain exposure, network and connect with professionals from different fields. This year you have also applied for the prestigious OIST research Internship in Japan, which is offered by the Okinawa Graduate Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), Japan. The OIST Research Internship is considered as one of the best international internship programs available. Okinawa Graduate Institute of Science and Technology is one of the leading multidisciplinary graduate schools in Japan. Their focus on research and development has been acknowledged by international universities as their innovative approach has led to different groundbreaking contributions in the field of science and technology. Every year OIST offers a fully funded paid internship for International students. The 2-6 month program places selected candidates as Research Interns to work under the supervision of a Professor at OIST to gain experience in a particular laboratory or to learn a specific technique. The internship through its hands-on experience aims to train professionals who will contribute in the international scientific community through their work. The highly competitive program only selects candidates who are motivated, proactive and excited at the possibility of working under the supervision of leading professors and expanding their horizons through working on cutting-edge research projects. Moreover, successful applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency is oral and written communication skills in English and excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with people from a diverse backgrounds. One of the best features of the internship are the future opportunities provided by OIST. Outstanding applicants who showcase highly-developed skills relevant to the research areas the faculty members are working on, after completing their internship are also offered additional internship positions or offer letters to join the respective graduate program on the recommendation of the OIST faculty. You have been shortlisted for the OIST Research Internship and the selection panel has scheduled an interview to assess if you would be a good fit for their program. The interview will take place through Skype, the panel already has your CV, Statement of Purpose and has reviewed your LinkedIn profile to gauge your potential as a prospective candidate. How will you answer the given questions from the interview panel? Apply the relevant interview strategies to communicate your potential as a suitable candidate for the internship. a) What do you bring to the table that makes you a suitable candidate for this program? (5 Marks) b) How will the OIST Research Internship help you in achieving your career goals? (5 Marks) c) Describe a situation in which you found that your results were not up to your professor's or supervisor's expectations. What happened? What action did you take? (5 Marks) d) While working on a research project, you propose a solution that you feel would be effective but you face opposition from your team. How do you handle that