New Zealand Interview Questions
New Zealand Interview Questions
I went through various websites of universities in India such as PP Savani University, Parul
University and NIT University and the websites of NZ institutes such as MIT, NMIT and
WIIT and I concluded that I should study Graduate Diploma course from NZ because of
reasons such as quality education, reasonable fees, opportunity to learn the course with
the international students.
I will study the Structure module. In this module, I'll go into greater detail about
investigating advanced themes in reinforced concrete and steel design, employing an
integrated approach to the design of typical structural systems, advanced approaches in
structural analysis, and design methods.
Through this course I will get advanced knowledge in the field of Structure which will help
me to secure a job in the field of Civil Engineering. I shall be able to work as a site Engineer.
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There are lot of students who do this programme but with the additional skills that I will
gain through the learning with international students and learning from international
faculties in NZ will give me an extra edge over other students hence this course is
important for me to have a better career.
I will be doing my assignments with the international students from all over the world which
will help me to develop skills in team management, discipline, planning, making strategies to
complete the given task, develop a plan and execute it.
10): What does your course start date and finish date?
Ans: Orientation will be on 11 February 2025 and Academic days will be start from 17 February
to till 28 November 2025.
Ans: Yes
Ans: Because only few private institutions provide the course and the education and learning
pattern in India and abroad is quite different. The course duration is longer here. I want to
have international degree which I can get only by studying abroad. Also comparing the cost
of studying in India and abroad is almost similar so I have decided to study international and
not in India. For better understanding about the concept which leads to better learning I have
chosen to study abroad.
Ans: I will have numerous benefits, including increased employment chances, hands-on
experience, earning potential, international exposure, and additional education.
Ans: After completing this degree, I plan to work for a construction company to gain
experience before returning to India and opening my own construction consultancy in my
area.
11 February 2025
Full Time
19) Why did you select a course in International Business even though you have done
Diploma in Pharmacy?
20) Which jobs you can apply for after this course?
21) List out name of the companies you are interested to work?
Hays Construction
Alpha
Naylor love
22) How will this course help you to find future employment?
I will study advanced structural analysis and design procedures, as well as build knowledge to
recommend acceptable engineering materials to gate employees.
23) What is your short term & long-term objective? OR What is your future goal?
Ans: After the completion of my course, I will try to get some work experience and study a
master’s degree to get job in MNC's.
Ans: A multinational corporation is usually a large corporation which produces or sells goods
or services in various countries. It may be described as a multinational corporation when it is
registered in more than one country or has operations in more than one country.
25) What was your previous qualification? Which were the modules / subjects you studied?
Basic info of modules, especially last year.
I hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. There are forty-eight modules in all, including
Geotechnical Engineering, Building Town and Planning, Structure Analysis, and Structure
Design. I learned the fundamentals of construction from this entire module, and I completed
a three-month internship at a road construction site last semester, for which I wrote a report.
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26): Which are the other institutions you searched, where else this course is provided
I conducted research on two institutes, MIT and WIIT, which offer the same course.
NZ $ 33280
30): Will you apply for Permanent Residency after you finish the course?
I had previously completed my bachelor's degree, and I couldn't afford the master's degree
tuition fees, so I picked a graduate diploma course.
This course will help me get extensive theoretical and technical skills in the Structure
Engineering module.
I will learn skills such as management, estimation, construction planning, material quality and
quantity, and many more.
NZ $ 90k to 120K
35) What kind of field job are you looking after this course?
I intend to learn from job is skills, life lessons, and career development.
40) What do you mean by the course modules which you intend to study? For example for
business management course - what do you mean by international marketing? Budgeting?
Innovation? Entrepreneurship etc.
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41) Where do you see yourself after five years down the line completing this course?
After five years, I believe I have accomplished many things, such as opening my own
construction consultancy and becoming well-established in India.
Ans: The consultant’s name is Pyramid Overseas Education Consultant. (Owner name if
asked: Mr. Manish Dayani)
Ans: Searching, finalizing the course and institution, filing for admission letter, details
about requirements of the documents for admission, fee structure, etc.
Application-Related Question:
7. Who filled up your application form?
Ans: 1012 is a handwritten form which consists of our personal and course details and
supplementary form we can type it in computer and sign it later.
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Visa Related Questions:
10. Have you applied for Visa for any other country? If yes, was the visa granted? If not,
what was the reason of refusal?
I have never been to apply for other country visa.
11. Have you done your medical? From where? Name the doctor.
12. (If E-medical then the student has to say: - They have received a confirmation
number, and the physician will process the medical to the embassy.)
13. What kind of visa did you apply OR which category did you apply?
Ans: 14300/- is my visa fee (as the form of draft to New Zealand immigration services pay
at per Mumbai)
15. How many hours a week are you required to study under this course?
Ans. Student job search visa means after the completed my course then I will be eligible
for work in NZ, in which I will search job in field of my study.
Ans: Student Visa is the visa given to students who meet the criteria, and it is for
pursuing higher education.
18. Have you ever stood at embassy for the visa purpose?
Ans: YES
19. Do you have any Visa rejection? If Yes, from which country?
20. What was the reason of your visa rejection?
NZ related Questions:
1. Name your college and where it is situated? Or name the campus.
My college name is Manukau Institute of technology, and it is situated in Manukau.
2. Why have you selected this campus?
Because this campus gives high ambiance and Morden vibes.
3. What is the address of your college?
58 Manukau Station Road, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104, New Zealand
4. Which are the other campuses of the college? If any
There is total 5 campuses.
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5. How did you come to know about this college?
Ans: I came to know about this college through my internet search and my agent provided
me with some information about the college.
Ans: The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is the government agency
responsible for quality assurance of qualifications.
Ans: Surfing on the internet and taking suggestions from few people I chose to study at
New Zealand It is the safest country, enjoying extremely beautiful climatic season, culture,
life, people, cost all were just perfect to my thought. New Zealand as a prospective country
for my future education caught my interest. New Zealand schools, universities and
institutes are known worldwide for their high standards in education, for providing
internationally recognized qualifications, graduates are welcomed and accepted by the
employers worldwide. New Zealand also offers a student friendly environment so that
students can enjoy their studies. At this young age I would like to study from a country
which can provide me a peaceful environment to study from qualified tutors so that I can
shape up my career. Also, the one-year job search visa is an added advantage as one going
so far for education would like to gain international work experience which would help
me to adapt the international work culture.
9. What will you do after completion of the course in New Zealand?
Ans: After finishing my course I will go for my job search visa to gain good international
exposure and then I plan to return to India. This firsthand experience and international
education clubbed together will open new horizon for me to consider for the growth of
my career in the business management field. I will than plan to work with some good
company.
Ans: 1) New Zealand is made up of 2 main Islands, the North Island and South Island and
has a population of 4million people, 3 quarters of whom live in north Island.
4) John key is a prime minister of New Zealand. Elizabeth 2 is monarch of new Zealand Jerry
mate pare.
5) Large Number of International students including many Indians comes here to pursue
higher studies.
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6) Auckland Museum: the perfect destination for anyone wishing to gain an insight into New
Zealand and its peoples.
2) Over 1.5 million people live in the greater Auckland area, which represents about one third
of the population of the whole country.
3) Auckland is built on a narrow isthmus between two harbors and is surrounded by extinct
volcanoes and picturesque islands.
4) Climate: The climate is temperate, with warm summers (averaging 12º to 24ºC) and cooler
winters (averaging 9º to 16ºC). The summer months are from December to March.
6) Auckland Museum: the perfect destination for anyone wishing to gain an insight into New
Zealand and its peoples
AUCKLAND:
City Center
Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)
Auckland Museum and Institute (War Memorial Museum)
WELLINGTON:
Mount Victoria
Ferry to South Island
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Waterfront
Old St Paul's Church
QUEENSTOWN:
Bob's Peak
Remarkable
Town Center
Lake Wakatipu
Shotover River
CHRISTCHURCH:
Mount Cavendish
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Cathedral Square
Canterbury Museum
Boating on the Avon
Redcliffs
Ans: Wellington
Ans: NO
20. Can you tell me something about the climate in NZ? OR Weather in NZ?
Ans: New Zealand weather and climate is of paramount importance to the people of New
Zealand, as many New Zealander's make their living from the land. New Zealand has mild
temperatures, moderately high rainfall, and many hours of sunshine throughout most of
the country. New Zealand's climate is dominated by two main geographical features: the
mountains and the sea.
Ans : http://www.nmit.ac.nz/
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Ans: The flag proportion is 1:2 and the colors are red (Pantone 186C), blue (Pantone 280C)
and white (Red, blue and white)
28. How much is the New Zealand air ticket from India?
General Questions:
1. Name the school from where you have done your SSC/HSC or Graduation.
I have completed SSC from Jawaher Navodaya Vidyalaya, Tapi. HSC completed from
Vibrant International Academy, kamrej and graduation completed from S.N Patel Institute
of Technology.
2. What is your qualification background?
BE in Civil Engineering
3. Have you given IELTS? Or any other test to prove your English eligibility?
Ans: yes, I have appeared for IELTS exam and I scored overall 6 bands.
4. Still, you are working somewhere?
Ans: NO
5. Some famous personalities in the world of business
Ans:
Ans: FTS means fund transfer scheme. This scheme means that the student needs to do
the payment of living expenditure and tuition fees together.
Answer is NO
New Questions:
1. Tell me something about the place or city you belong.
2. How did you develop the idea of pursuing the course you have selected?
3. Who inspired you to take this course and study from abroad?
4. Why would you come back to India if you get better opportunity in abroad?
5. List of job opportunity for diploma holders at initial level :
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Ans: Supervisor, Business Management Trainee, Assistant Manager, Instructor, Junior
Administrative, Co-coordinator
6. Why you want to go for diploma course, when you have bachelor’s
degree instead of Masters?
NOTE: Students are requested to read, learn and understand all your modules from website
of college, course link and SOP for your interview preparation.
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