Ask Arindam@Career Launcher - How to ace GD-PI stage of various b-schools!

[kritika87]

Hello Sir

My academic profile is as follows:

Class X: 87.2%
Class XII: 92.4%
BA Economics (H): 66%

Fresher

Sir would you call this is an academically a good profile??...I am unable to rate my graduation result...on one hand because its economics ppl generally tend to score less but then on the other hand ppl have also been able to score in 70's.

One more query is that as i have been very active in my school in extra curricular activies i tend to start my intro in a PI by focussing on my school...does this give a bad impression??

Looking for a early reply...my GDPI is just after 3-4 days!...Thanks in advance.

[Koodaz]

Hi

I was wondering if anyone knows of a good tuition academy/private tutor for MBA related subjects: Financial Management / Accounts.

I have a computer engineering background with close t 8 years of experience. So these subjects are pretty much greek and latin. Any reference will be of great help!

Cheers
Koodaz

[puspakbckv]

how to give satrisfactory answer to questions like-
why rural management not bussiness management?
where you see yourself after 10 years?
why to join that specific instititute?
define yourself?

[pankaj1386]

hello sir, i have graduated in 2007...i didn't join the company...becauz i was preparing for MBA entrance exams...i got 95.62%ile in CAT...i recently attended imt-G gdpi..in pi he keep pressing on what u have done in last 6 -8 months...i told that i was preparing for CAT and side by side learning new things like C++, Share trading..And I was also associated with Art of living...also I was pursuing my hobbies like reading, puzzles rigorously..but he was not satisfied with ans...sir how can I justify my gap of 6-8 months...
plz reply soon...

[varun.chopra]

sir I HAVE QUERY REGARDING MY PI .I M A SCIENCE STUDENT GOING FOR MIB WELL I M AN AVERAGE STUDENT WITH GOOD EXTRACURRICUAR ACTIVITY ESPECIALLY QUIZ .HOW SHOULD I PRESENT MYSELF AS AGOOD CANDIDATE WITH A REASON FOR SHIFTING FROM SCIENCE TO MIB

[arulprakash]

Hello there, well I have lot of questions in my mind regarding PI...I am quite confident about GD as I am next to nobody in current affairs and GK..But the problem is my one year break and arrears in graduation.


10TH-88%
12TH-92%
B.TECH-Biotech-cgpa 6.8

Well I had chicken pox during one of my semester and got the entire semester washed out but the here in anna university they give an U(Fail) even if actually i am absent, and if I say the truth will the panel believe me???So what else can I say???

Another question on the weakness ???Well it would be of great help if you can give some examples of strengths in weakness skins.

[Expert@CL]

Hi tell_me_1,

You sure do have a chance of doing an MBA from a decent B-school. It would be best for you to focus on whatever learnings you've had in your work-ex when preparing for the PI.

The truth of the matter is we have many learnings from any work-ex and it only takes a little bit of introspection to realise the same. For e.g. dealing with diff. ppl., meeting time deadlines, working in a team etc.

All the best...

Originally Posted by tell_me_1

Hi,
My Acads:
10th : 74 %
12th : 63 %
B COM (2006) : 62 %
So I completed my graduation in 2006.
And honestly, I have no relevant work experience.
I have been working in a BPO as technical support for 1 year and 2 months now.
Do I have any chance of making it to the *average* colleges ?
I plan to give MAT and I am quitting work as i need to prepare for the same.
Do i stand any chance if i score good in MAT.
If yes, what questions can I expect in PI. What according to you would be best to tackele the questions regarding the time that I have spent since my graduation.

[Expert@CL]

Hi sweetsour,

Remember, MBA is an amalgamation of various streams and backgrounds and in that sense its like an ocean. So, there are many things which the field of business can gain from the field of science and the logical and scientific temper a science student develops.

Whenever justifying a career choice, always remember to focus on your interest and positives of your choice rather than the negatives of what you didn't chose: so highlight how you find business and MBA interesting...

Regards,

Originally Posted by sweetsour

sir, being a botany grad , hw do i convincingly justify career switch 2 mba?
will it suffice to say tht m not satisfied with whr i see my future headed in my present field.......tht i hd no options available back thn due 2 some personal probs?

[Expert@CL]

Hi jyoti,

There is no answer which can prevent you from a "second round of attack". Actually, what u need to do is sit down and do some introspection and think over your strengths/ weaknesses/ career goals. Its amazing how less we know ourselves in todays busy world. You can also take inputs from your friends/ parents/ teachers on this. Once you are convinced of your answers you will feel very confident in giving and defending them.

You can definitely cite your desire for professional growth as the reason for quitting.

All the Best!

Originally Posted by jyoti_s

Hello Arindam,

i have got 64% in 10th,79.67% in 12th and 68.86%in T.Y.Bcom(MAR2007). i have got a call from GIM. i'am pretty much decent in GDs but PI is where i have a problem. i recently had a mock interview and i'am discouraged and clueless on how to answer questions like what are your strengths and weaknesses?why an mba?where do you see yourself 10 years down the line?etc. What will be the appropriate way of answering such questions so that it does result in a second round of attack. could you also give some other important tips.

i have worked for just 7 months for a BPO in a line related to the Airline industry. i have resigned as i did not want to make a career in the Airlines and wanted to study further. Can i state this reason when asked why did i leave my job?

i have started reading the TOI and ET. hope it is sufficient .

Thanks,
Jyoti

[Expert@CL]

Pls. mail me your draft SoP and I can help you refine and fine tune the same.

Regards,

Originally Posted by aditya_mba

dear sir..
i m a student of cl.i hav many intrviews lined up.
needed sm hlp in preparin my sop..wt r the points dt i shd include?
i m a graduate in statistics.