1 year PGDGM program at XLRI - GMP

[smartysmith]

hi charanveer i have 87 % with 6 years of work ex what is my chance
what is campus senario there as i here there is clash between bm and gmp regarding these issues
please reply

[Umashan]

Hi all PGs,

Let me introduce - I am Umashankar with over 8 years of exp in BPO delivery. I am leading a team of 130.

I received a surprise call for GMP interview today. Surprise since I thought a GMAT score of 640 is too low to get a call. I didn't get any email. I was told on the phone and interviews are likely to be in 1st week of March. Let me know if there is anyone else from Chennai who got a call.

I would like to thank the current batch for their time. Keep going.

Regards,
Umashankar

[Umashan]

Hi all 06-07 XL GMPians,

I have question on international exposure aspect of the GMP. This is what the XL website says:

"International exposure is a two weeks international cross cultural project which exposes the participants to international perspective of business, so that the participants can effectively function in an environment different from their “home culture”. It is designed to prepare the participants to take on challenges anywhere in the globalized world."

So, have the current batch of students experienced it or is it in the coming months? Any information on this appreciated.

[veer_blore]

Hi,

Yes, the current batch has such a program...but it is optional. It'll be held later this year. It's a trip to south-east asia (singapore etc) - im not sure of the tenure and locations. It's compulsory for the next batch.

Regards,
Chanaveer

Originally Posted by Umashan

Hi all 06-07 XL GMPians,

I have question on international exposure aspect of the GMP. This is what the XL website says:

"International exposure is a two weeks international cross cultural project which exposes the participants to international perspective of business, so that the participants can effectively function in an environment different from their “home culture”. It is designed to prepare the participants to take on challenges anywhere in the globalized world."

So, have the current batch of students experienced it or is it in the coming months? Any information on this appreciated.

[veer_blore]

Hi,

Our placement process is separate from the 2-yr program so there's no problem.

I'm sorry but I can't say anything abt what your chances are - it depends on the interview now. Since there'll definitely be candidates from your background, domain and maybe more work exp, you'll have to present your case well in the interview. Prepare so that you impress the hell out of interview panel!!! :-D

Regards,
Chanaveer

Originally Posted by smartysmith

hi charanveer i have 87 % with 6 years of work ex what is my chance
what is campus senario there as i here there is clash between bm and gmp regarding these issues
please reply

[veer_blore]

Hi,

Plz make use of the GMP 2006-07 contact zip file I posted above. You can find my classmates from your domain and get interview questions from them.

Let me know if you have difficulty contacting anyone.

BTW, ALL GMP CALL GETTERS, PLZ LET ME KNOW YOUR XAT PERCENTILE OR GMAT SCORE - I'm interested to know at what marks XL is shortlisting this time. You may post here or send message to me.

Regards,
Chanaveer

[Umashan]

Originally Posted by veer_blore

Hi,

Yes, the current batch has such a program...but it is optional. It'll be held later this year. It's a trip to south-east asia (singapore etc) - im not sure of the tenure and locations. It's compulsory for the next batch.

Regards,
Chanaveer

Many thanks Chanaveer.

Here is my profile:
a) Grad: BE
b) Exp: 8 years in KPO delivery
c) Desig: Sr. Manager (Heading a 130 member group)
d) GMAT: 640
e) Acads: Decent

Regards,
Umashankar

[Mohit_singh]

thanx alot the msg is of grt help keep remain in touch i will disturb with more questions in future

[late-to-start]

Originally Posted by veer_blore

Hi,

Plz make use of the GMP 2006-07 contact zip file I posted above. You can find my classmates from your domain and get interview questions from them.

Let me know if you have difficulty contacting anyone.

BTW, ALL GMP CALL GETTERS, PLZ LET ME KNOW YOUR XAT PERCENTILE OR GMAT SCORE - I'm interested to know at what marks XL is shortlisting this time. You may post here or send message to me.

Regards,
Chanaveer

Hi Charanveer,
I have been following up your posts on PG from last 3 months and I must say that they are quite helpful to aspirants like us, who have lost touch with acads from last 5-6 years.

My profile is :-
CBSE Class X: 81%
CBSE Class XII: 82%
Aligarh Muslim University , Btech ( Electrical ) : 7.54 grade points.
Work ex : Sales , Siemens Ltd , 5+ years.
XAT Score : 77

I understand that my score is quite low. I goofed up due to some personal issues during exam time. However I am coming with a positive frame of mind and will give my best shot at the interview. I have also gat call for 1 year course of MDI Gurgaon, but would prefer XLRI, if given the chance to choose.

rgds
amit

[avinash_baliga]

Hi Folks,
I am Avinash, from the present batch of GMP,Class of 2007.
Herebelow is an indicative list of questions to aid your interview preparation.

All the best,

Thanks,
Avinash

Self Awareness
1. How would you describe yourself?
2. Tell me about yourself?
3. How do you think a friend or professor who knows you would describe you?
4. What motivates you to put forth your best effort?
5. How do you determine or evaluate success?
6. What academic subjects did you like best? Least?
7. What led you to choose the career for which you are preparing?
8. What personal characteristics are necessary for succeeding in the career that you are interested in?
9. What is your philosophy of life?
10. Why have you switched career fields?

Weaknesses/Negatives
1. What major problems have you encountered and how have you dealt with them?
2. What have you learnt form your mistakes?
3. What do you consider to be your greatest weakness?
4. Did you ever have problems with your supervisor?

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications
1. What do you consider to be your greatest strength?
2. Are you creative? Give an example.
3. What qualifications do you have that makes you think you will be successful?
4. In what way do you think you can make a contribution to society?
5. Why should we take you?
6. What are your own special abilities?
7. Why should we take you over another candidate?
8. What is your managing style?
9. Why do you want to join this institute?
10. What do you know about our institute????

Values
1. What is your attitude towards working hard?
2. What part does your family play in your life?
3. What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?
4. What is more important to you: money offered, or the type of job?
5. Do you enjoy independent research?
6. In what kind of a work environment are you most comfortable?
7. How would you describe the ideal job for you?
8. What two or three things are most important to you in your job?
9. Do you prefer working with others or all by yourself?
10. How do you like to work?
11. Under what conditions do you work best?
12. What is the highest form of praise?

Experience
1. In what part-time or summer job have you been most interested?
2. Tell me about your experience.
3. What jobs have you held?
4. How did your previous employer treat you?
5. What have you learnt from some of the jobs that you have held?
6. What jobs have you enjoyed most? Least? Why?
7. What have you done that shows initiative and willingness to work?
8. Describe your current job.
9. What did you like least about your last job?
10. What did you like most about your last job?

Goals/Objectives
1. What are your short-term and long-term goals and objectives?
2. What specific goals other than those related to your occupation have you chosen for yourself for the next 10 years?
3. What do you see yourself doing 5 years from now?
4. What do you really want to do in life?
5. How do you plan to achieve your career goals?


Interests
1. What are your outside interests?
2. What do you do with your free time?
3. What are your hobbies?
4. What types of books do you read?
5. How interested are you in sports?
6. How did you spend your vacations in school?

General
1. What qualities should a successful manager possess?
2. Describe the relationship that should exist between a supervisor and a subordinate.
3. What 3 accomplishments have given you the greatest satisfaction?
4. If you were taking a graduate for this institute, what qualities would you look for?
5. What can I do for you?
6. Tell me a story.
7. Define cooperation.

Stress Questions
1. What causes you to lose your temper?
2. How often have you been absent from school, work or training?
3. Have you ever had trouble with other people on the job?
4. Can you take instructions without getting upset?
5. Don't you feel you are a little to old/young for this job?
6. How does your family like you being away on business trips?
7. With your background, we believe that you are overqualified to join this institute.
8. You haven't had sufficient experience in this field.
9. Our experience with women on this job has not been good.
10. What would irritate you most if I as a manager did it?

Influencing Others
1. Tell me about the time you were most persuasive in overcoming resistance to your ideas or point of view.
2. Tell me about the last time someone made an unreasonable request of you.
3. Describe the most disappointing and frustrating experience in gaining the support of others for an idea or proposal.

Motivation
1. Tell me about the most long term, sustained extra hours of effort that you put into your work/college/internship.
2. Describe a time when you felt most frustrated or discouraged in reaching your goals or objectives.
3. What do you feel has been your most significant work/school/internship related achievement within the past year or so?
4. Describe the last time you did something well which went beyond the expectations in your work/internship.

Administrative Skills
1. Tell me how you go about organizing your work and scheduling your own time.
2. What do you do to ensure that your goals and objectives are met in a timely way?
3. Describe the most extensive planning that you have ever done.

Problem Solving and Decision making
1. Tell me about the most difficult problem that you faced in your work/school/internship?
2. Tell me about the last time you made a decision that backfired.
3. Tell me about the time when you regretted most not getting advice before you went ahead?

Conflict Management Skills
1. Tell me about the last significant crisis situation that you faced in your work.
2. Tell me about a time when you were most persuasive in overcoming resistance to your ideas.
3. Tell me about the time when you had a disagreement with someone at work.