On 24 January 2026, Lead India conducted an Interview Skills & Career Readiness Workshop at ICBM – School of Business Excellence, Hyderabad, focused on helping MBA students face real-world interviews with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.
The session was led by Raghu Mamillapalle, supported by Lead India Coordinator – Jyothi Florence Bandugula with volunteer assistance from Venkata Rajasekhar Kandula and Sai Kumar V.
🎯 Purpose
To bridge the gap between academic learning and corporate interview expectations. While students are academically prepared, interviews demand structured thinking, communication clarity, confidence, and industry awareness. The session addressed these gaps through practical guidance.
🔑 Key Focus Areas
• Interview preparation and structured responses
• Body language, posture, and first impressions
• Company research before interviews
• Meaningful answers beyond one-word responses
• Logical, situational, and industry-based questions
• Professional discipline, attitude, and workplace behavior
🌟 Student Feedback
Ansh Khanna shared that the session provided clear guidance on interview preparation, communication skills, body language, and company research, boosting his confidence.
Sathvika Kothakonda found the session insightful and practical, especially in understanding interview preparation and common industry questions.
Mula Vaishnavi highlighted the importance of discipline, humility, body language, and fluent communication, along with handling structured and situational questions.
Jangiti Pooja mentioned that the workshop clarified interview preparation and professionalism, significantly boosting her confidence.
Sanjeev Singh Tomar shared that the session was engaging and motivating, helping him understand how preparation and first impressions influence interview success.
👀 Observations
K V Raja Shekar observed a visible shift in student confidence and interaction, with greater clarity on interview expectations.
Sai Kumar noted that practical examples helped students connect academics with real interview scenarios.
🧭 Coordinator’s View
Jyothi – Lead India Coordinator shared that the session helped students shift from exam-focused thinking to career-focused preparation, with strong engagement throughout.
🎓 Faculty Appreciation
Prof. sai rani, HOD – Finance, ICBM, appreciated Lead India for a timely and relevant workshop that provided clarity and confidence beyond classroom learning.
🙏 Special Appreciation
Sincere thanks to Raghu for his impactful contribution and commitment to shaping industry-ready professionals.
At Lead India, we believe employability is built through exposure, guidance, and mindset—not academics alone.
