Now that the bugbear called XAT is over, it is time to start sharpening your weapons for the next stage, called the GD/PI stage. Even though the results will take some time in coming, it would be nice to start now, so that you don't lose time later on. In addition, we folks are relatively free right now, considering it is the beginning of the term () so we can probably help more.

At XLRI, we typically have only an interview for BM candidates, and a GD plus interview for PMIR candidates. Now, the interview could be structured or unstructured. They could ask you about your education, workex, the state of the economy, politics, sports (in my case ) or anything under the sun.

Focus on developing the following skills:
1) Confidence - If you know the answer, be confident, to the point, and nail it. If you don't, be confident, and admit that you don't know. DO NOT try to bluff.
2) Leading the interview - Try to give the interviewer some 'ammunition' to ask you the next question. Take control of your interview. This is not as difficult as it sounds. You'll need to highlight whatever part of your life that you want them to question you on. (I'll elaborate more, once you give me specific examples)

Of course, being well-groomed, well-dressed, polite, and blah is understood! And yeah, reaching the venue on time, not being noisy, having your papers in order etc. is also recommended. (Lastly, when you leave the interviewers, DON'T forget your file. I had done that last year in my PMIR interview. :sarcasm:)

Do keep writing, and we shall attempt to address all your concerns.