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

Expert@CL

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Originally Posted by sweetsour

Sir i am a botany grad from mu.
my marks are

X 88%
X11 82.6%
B.Sc 72.25

CAT 07 98.08%le no calls yet
XAT 08 98.5%le calls from XLRI(BM),XIMB

I was actively involved in xtracurricular activities at school.i also received a no. of certificates in gk tests and others. but i dont have them now.hw shld i tackle Qs related to xtracurriculars whn i hv no documnts to spprt my claim?
also wht shld i xpct in intrvw as i m from a totally diff. background

Since you are from a slightly unconventional background, you should try to use it to your advantage. it may be a good idea to read about the practical application of botany in different industries, especially agri-based or biotech industries. As for extracurriculars, so long as your claims of achievement are right, pls speak about them and not be too bothered about not having documents

Expert@CL

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Originally Posted by absolutely lost

Sir,

I completed my grad in Tourism and took up job in one of the most well known travel agency and worked only for 2 weeks and left it because the profile offered didnt interest me. Soon after i joined another start-up Travel Agency with the intention of learning more and worked for 1 month but again it was very unsatisfactory n i even felt ill so left the job and start preparing for CAT from mid september....

Cat Score 2007- 90.50%
Cat SCORE 2006- 91.87%

GRADUATION- 73% RANKED 2ND
XII- 78%
X- 74%

**LOADS OF INTRA- SCHOOL XTRA CURRICULARS WITH AND WITHOUT CERTIFICATES.

Q1--I want to know How should i justify switching jobs and my activities in past 1 yr??

Q2--Is it considered a DROP ?? (bz i only have offer letters but no certificate of working).

Q3--I'm mainly TARGETING MICA....So what special preparation is required for MICA ??? As i've already appeared for MICAT last yr. but couldnt convert it so want to be totally prepared this year.

Q4--As Im not very clear about my career goals in terms of specialisation at MICA ... I would like to know how should i justify it and relate it to my graduation background(tourism) and XII(Science)???

Thanking you in advance

At your percentile level you stand a good chance for MICA only if you have a very high percentile in English. Also MICA entrance tests you on potential advertising communication and creative skills so it is advisable only for students with real aptitude for advertising/marketing communication to go for this course. Tourism is an interesting background and if you are looking for a marketing job in the tourism industry then it is easy to justify the reason why you are choosing MICA. However you may be looked upon as a job-switcher and so you have present this part of your case in a favorable light. It is best to be frank and explain why you ahve switched two jobs before leaving work altogether. If the reason was that you wanted to focus wholly on CAT then do say so at your interview.

Expert@CL

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Originally Posted by suneel328

sir,goodevening my name is suneelkumar.i wrote jmet and i got calls for gd and pi from all iits.give me tips to crack gd and pi.also suggest me any books for gd.i have completed my b.tech in 2006

Usually IIT Gd/PIs are very normal and not much technical questions are asked. It is good to go prepared with answers to standard questions like 'Why MBA?' and 'Tell us something about yourself' and questions pertaining to your work experience. Try to project yourself as an interesting person at the interview and talk about your hobbies and extracurriculars. As for GD, try to put in relevant points rather than talking too much and make sure that you are contributing effectively to the group discussion. it may help to enrol for a personality development program in this regard

aniina_8

Hi Sir,

My CAT SCORES are

OA 96.19
QA 98.02
Di 88.5
EU 76.76

Can i expect a call from MICA....

Moreover my objectives must chenges as compared to MICA and other institutes so gettin bit confused with all this..

In my career objectives, i have written the routine stuff like hone my mangerials skills and blah blah... further i have added that i want ppl working for ME rather i working for PPL....
should i keep it or remove it... because ultimetely this is what goin to happen... and also i would be starting a business with my father... so i have this fact to back what i said...

What questions can i expect on the business we are planning... and wat changes should i make to objectives.. as i want to potray the true me!!!

Thanks

absolutely lost

Quote:

Originally Posted by aniina_8

Hi Sir,

My CAT SCORES are

OA 96.19
QA 98.02
Di 88.5
EU 76.76

Can i expect a call from MICA....

Moreover my objectives must chenges as compared to MICA and other institutes so gettin bit confused with all this..

In my career objectives, i have written the routine stuff like hone my mangerials skills and blah blah... further i have added that i want ppl working for ME rather i working for PPL....
should i keep it or remove it... because ultimetely this is what goin to happen... and also i would be starting a business with my father... so i have this fact to back what i said...

What questions can i expect on the business we are planning... and wat changes should i make to objectives.. as i want to potray the true me!!!

Thanks

Hi aniina,

I dont know about your other queries but you will definitely get a call from MICA.

kandarp.sharma

hi expert@CL,
myself kandarp
my cat score is

Q -- 95
V -- 91
DIDS -- 81
TOTAL -- 94.74
I GOT MICAT CALL TODAY AND I M PRETTY SURE TO GET PASS IT
BT MY PROB IS REGARDIN GD AND PI PHASE BECAUSE THIS IS FIRST TIME I AM APPEARING FOR GD OR ANY SORT OF INTERVIEW.

CAN U PLZ TEMME WAT SHOULD I DO TO OVERCOME THIS HURDLE?

N BY THE WAY I HAV AN AVERAGE ACADEMIC RECORD WITH A COUPLE OF YEAR GAP B/W MY GD AND PGD. WILL THESE GAP YEARS MAKE MY INTERVIEW COMPLICATED?

pakanon · 12:13 PM

Hi,

My case is slightly different. I did my Btech from IIT in 2006. I have around 19 months of work experience. My current gross salary is very good. Its more than average salary of a fresh IIM graduate.

Now, problem is that in interviews I am grilled only on why do I want to do MBA? I had my IIML interview few days back. And they just kept asking me that how much money do I want; that it will be loss for me to join MBA as I will have to forgo my 2 years of salary etc? Also, about the salaries of IIM grads and how much hike will I look for if I change my job. Though I answered that I will look for enhancing my skills, good profile, learning opportunities..etc..but they weren't convinced.

And I feel that similar questions will be asked in other interviews also. I need a really convincing answer to "why MBA" question.

Please let me know if you need more info of my profile.

Thanks.

I Must

Hi,

I have a GD/PI this week(A symbiosis institute). This is the only call i have got. I applied to many institutes accepting CAT. Got a very low percentile in CAT(less than 50). It seems in PI they might ask what other calls you have got. In my case how to answer this question?

Plz help

namitagupta

hi
i m a physiotherapy graduate,,,,,,,got 97.2 in cat n got thru nmat as well,, i m into a pdp with career launcher!
but dont have concrete answers to y mba?
n y shud we take u?
can u gimme a direction to answer these questions?

hisrav

hello sir
i just have a query regarding the work experience.i heard that work experience in the field of IT and software will not count for getting credits in terms of experience in the selection process for MBA. is it true?