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job, one must see a meaning in what one is doing. In software development,
at the end of the project, I feel I have made a very insignificant contribution
and that too for a foreign client. Here, I will be playing a major role as an
officer and derive satisfaction from contributing to the country directly. Also,

I like adventure and the military way of life and hence, I am fascinated about
this profession. Coming to my achievements, I got a promotion within one

year of my joining the company, which was possible only due to my
commitment and hard work.

Note: Depending upon your specific answer, the interviewer may probe to

check if you are being truthful and mean what you say or you are just
bluffing. Hence, do not say wrong things or you will get caught in a trap
and will not be able to come out of it. Be as truthful as possible. Please
do not replicate the answers given in this book. The sample answers are

only for guiding you. Often we see that candidates rattle the same
answers as given in the books. You must try and adapt these answers to

the facts of your life.

Sequence 2

This sequence is related to education and training. The question will be
somewhat similar to the following:

“Please tell me about your education starting from middle school level, say

class VIII onwards working up to your present level of education. I would be
interested in the subject you liked best, those you did not care much about,
grades achieved in examinations, efforts put in towards extracurricular/co-

curricular activities that were available in your school, the events you took
part in, any special achievements in the fields. Also tell me about the friend
circle you have moved in while at school. I would also like to know about

your close friends and why you consider them so, teachers you liked most
and about those who did not impress you much. How is your education being
financed?”

Remember the sequence