Here’s an example that someone applying for a Biotechnologist position might use:

“My name is Anurag and I’m a passionate plant biotechnologist with over five years of research experience
specializing in somatic embryogenesis and haploid culture. I’m looking forward in growing my technical and
research skills to develop and inspire a thought of my own.” Customize it further as per your & the post
requirement and Bingo! You will have a great start!
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Q2. What do you plan to do after you complete your PhD?

Ans: Strategically answer to this question. Start with “I am really excited to do my PhD in this subject, this
has been my topic of interest since my masters, after exploring it further during my PhD that too in this
institute, I am sure I am going to like it even more, so definitely at this point of time i am willing to pursue
my postdoctoral studies after PhD to broaden my horizons further. I would even like to take up an
opportunity if it comes by to serve myself as a professor, rendering my knowledge to our future assets.”

Above answer is just an example to give you an idea about how excatly the flow of your statemnet should
be. Analyze first what are your future plans and then frame your answer accordingly.
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Q3. What do you think are your strengths and weaknesses, can you highlight them?

Ans: The best way to answer this tricky question is to keep the job description in mind and then tread
cautiously. Do not speak your heart out. Be specific and to the point.

Speak about your strength in conjunction to the Job requirement. For example, if the job revolves around a
lot of team projects, in that case, you might say that you are a great team worker and clear communicator
who can work with diverse groups of people.

While addressing your weaknesses, avoid pointing out weaknesses that would make you unfit for the job.
For example, if the job requires a lot of skills technical skills on handling R&D equipment, do not say that
your weakness is technology. Also, no matter what weakness you select, show a positive side to it. Like you
are working on your particular weakness rigorously and it will never reflect in your work.

Q4. Any type of training you are planning to take up during or after of your PhD?

Ans: The answer to the above questions can be given in the below way:

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