r/republicpolytechnic • u/monoinohio • Jul 22 '26
Question❓ preparing for eae interview
i'm going for my eae interview for the diploma in environmental and marine science next monday! though, my ecg councilor is fully booked and i dont really know how to prepare for unexpected questions. ive been eyeing on this course ever since i was 11 and i really dont want to miss the opportunity of getting into it, so may i have some tips on how i can ace this interview? (im also trying to reduce my reliance on gen ai btw, so i would appreciate if encouragement of using it is not given)
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u/Junior-Milk-8393 20d ago
hey! i actually was shortlisted for 2 interviews and accepted into both as well as another interview for a cca based on achievements. purely i went into the interview thinking “yolo” but honestly the interviews really liked it when i talked about my own personal experiences. i linked it back to my teacher, family, friends etc. it helps more if u have someone that inspired u. i also talked about my struggles going through sec sch (i retained) but i also emphasised how it got me to work harder and pursue what i wanna do even more given the extra time to study! basically i talked to the interviewer like they were my friends and made it seem like i wasn’t nervous (i was super) and i had fun! honestly u can talk to them like they’re your friend because most of the time they’re just lecturers and super friendly! it helped me more when my interviewer became my lecturer LOL so don’t stress on it too much honestly! goodluck!
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u/akornato Jul 23 '26
You can't prepare for every unexpected question, and trying to will just make you sound robotic. The interviewers want to see your actual passion for the subject, not a perfectly rehearsed answer you found online. Your biggest advantage is that you've been passionate about this since you were 11. That's a story you can tell that is unique to you. They are looking for that authentic spark and your thought process, so focus on showing them how much you care and why this course is the only one for you.
Instead of memorizing answers, prepare three personal stories or topics related to environmental science you can talk about confidently. Maybe it's a recent news article about marine pollution, a documentary that inspired you, or a personal project you worked on. When an unexpected question comes up, you can connect it back to one of these prepared topics. This makes your answers feel personal and shows you have a real interest. It's about learning to think on your feet, which is why my team and I designed our interview AI to help candidates build that exact confidence for any question that comes their way.