P1: Tell us about yourself.
Following my pre-conceived reverse chronological idea of bio-data, I started with my job and progressed towards my education, explained about the positions I handled in college and concluded with hobbies.
P2: So, you have been working in the aerospace field for quite some time, tell us the reason why Indigo had to ground its flights.
Since I had a good knowledge of the topic that was asked, I answered the question well and have tried to answer the technical aspects that led to this grounding.
P2: You seemed to be doing good at your job and you seemed to possess good knowledge in your domain. Why did you choose to do an MBA?
I had my answer prepared for this question and followed the flow that I planned for.
P3: Your WAT essay gives me a sense that you have good writing skills, but why is your Verbal score in CAT low?
I was worried inside as I had a feeling that I was being propelled towards the verge of rejection. I gave them the examples of my IELTS score that I have scored, while I was in my under graduation and tried to mitigate my low verbal score in CAT.
P2: Okay. You have cooking as your hobby. Speak about the dishes that you can cook well.
I explained my cooking skills and questions revolved around this topic for approximately 10 minutes.
P1: What do you know about the cashless economy? Which is the first country to progress towards a digital economy?
I spoke about the digital economy, its relevance in the context of India and answered the second part of the question to be Sweden.
P1: In Asia, which is the first country to adopt the digital economy?
I was not sure at this point and asked the Professor if I can guess the question. After his consent, I explained about the advancements and answered the country to be Japan.
P1: Your thinking is on the right line. But it is South Korea that has taken steps to implement digital economy for the first time in Asia. But a good try.
Overall the interview lasted for around 30 minutes. The overall experience was satisfying. The interview experience was almost the same for the next students who were interviewed.
Finally, it was on May 25th 2018 that the first admissions list was released and I was elated to realize that I was selected for PGP at IIM Nagpur. As I complete six months at IIM Nagpur, there is no single day that I have repented to have joined IIM Nagpur.
Finally, a few tips for interviews:
- Be confident and sincere in your answers. Do not fake in answering. Even if you want to take a guess, it is advisable to take the consent of panellists and then proceed.
- Do a proper study of your previous organization and the industry that the organization belongs to before the interview.
- Try to impress the panel in the first few minutes. But do not bluff.
- Do not plot to ask questions when you are asked to. Be genuine.
- Remember its not the end. It is just the beginning 😃
Comments
Ankit Sharma
Exploring new places since 1993, a lost poet and a singer awaiting his big break!!
Nicely explained. This will surely help the candidates preparing for interviews.
16 Jan 2019, 12.30 AM
Yash Thakur
Well written bharath.
16 Jan 2019, 10.48 AM