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Mock interview drill prepares students for real-world job challenges

Published on: July 18, 2025

Mock interview drill prepares students for real-world job challenges

The School of Science and Technology (SST), in collaboration with C-Pace, organized a week-long Mock Interview Drill from 14th to 18th July 2025, aimed at enhancing placement preparedness among B.Tech, MCA, and B.Sc. (H) Data Science students. Held at the C-Pace Placement Cell and Lab-6 (SST), the activity focused on developing critical soft skills, effective communication, and real-time interview strategies.

The initiative was inaugurated by Dr. Pramod Kumar, Dean, SST, along with faculty members Dr. Gaurav Sharma, Dr. Vibhor Sharma, Dr. Swati Rawat, Dr. Suman Pant, Ms. Vaishali Gupta, and members of the C-Pace team including Ms. Diksha Mishra, Mr. Ashish Gupta, and Ms. Garima Kapoor. They highlighted the importance of interview preparation in navigating today’s competitive recruitment landscape.

Participants underwent a series of simulated interviews, covering one-on-one technical assessments, HR interviews, and group discussions. These sessions, held in both offline and online formats, offered students exposure to diverse interview environments. Evaluators, comprising subject experts and HR professionals, assessed students on verbal communication, problem-solving, technical competence, and overall professional conduct. Group discussions further enabled students to demonstrate leadership, collaboration, and analytical thinking.

An orientation session on 14th July briefed students on the structure and goals of the drill. The interactive and practice-oriented nature of the program was met with enthusiasm by the 46 participating students, who appreciated the valuable feedback shared by the interviewers. This initiative reflects SST’s continued commitment to bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry demands, fostering holistic development and workplace readiness among its students.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.