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Hi Friends,
had IIFT GD/PI today morning at IIFT Kolkata.....The good news is that IIFT has decided to do away with Essay Writing .


Souvick

WELL done dude....

phod diya IIFT....

sad that they have given up with essay writing......ppl with flair in writing will have to face more brunt....

Hi Friends,
had IIFT GD/PI today morning at IIFT Kolkata.....The good news is that IIFT has decided to do away with Essay Writing .
Well the GD Topic was : Investment Patterns are changing for the Indian Middle Class.

Pretty well organised GD. Group of 11-12 people. Everyone allowed to speak on the topic at first for roughly 2 mins then the topic was open for discussion and in the meantime everyone was asked to moderate the discussion for 1 minute or 2 mins roughly.

One suggestion for IIFT GD: You can take stands and in fact you should take stands in favour or against. You will be assessed for your conviction as per them and it is better to have a conviction than to look at both Pros and Cons(Don't hit me!!! This is what they told at the start)

Moderator can do the following things as per IIFT Moderators:
1. Can give valuable insights and ask the group to proceed
2. If group is digressing then bring it on track
3. If too much of discussion on same points can add fresh ideas and ask to discuss on those.
4. If someone is trying to speak but failing to do so, then the moderator can make that person speak and ask the group to listen.

Now about the PI, a panel of 3 people 1 South Indian Professor (SI), 1 little aged (OM) one young guy (YP) and myself(Me).

I have 49 months of experience in IT industry.

Me: (enter the room and wish them)
SI: Have your seat.
Me: Thanked him (:-) )
SI: You have 4+ yrs of experience. At IIFT avg experience is 3 yrs don't you think you will feel Uncomfirtable to study and intermix with them?
Me: (Kya yaar Main Hoon naa ka SRK samjh liye tumne to) Blah blah...explained why experience has positives over freshers. Why 4 yrs have advantages for me..explained my objective indirectly to
do MBA.
SI: Indian IT industry is diluting hierarchy in an Organisation. Comment
Me: Spoke abt teamwork concept. Explained in IT hierarchy still exists but the only difference is that in IT , managers stands with us and helps to achieve a goal rather than standing in front of everyone and directing towards the goal.blah blah...
SI: How many countries are there in European Union?
Me: I don'tknow Sir. (:-(( )
SI: How is the role of IT changing?
Me: (thanK god had just read an article on company's website TCS.COM) explained the same.
SI: Over to you (OM)
OM: How come you a bengali still cannot write the language?
Me: Started my schooling started in Patna and have been KV student....interrupted
OM: Okay okay that explains.
OM: You must have lot of accomplishments and achievements. state something when you failed to achieve your target.
Me: Gave one worklife example.
OM: Were you admonished by your superiors?
Me: Certainly
OM:DDid you feel like bashing him up? Don't tell me I took it positively and learnt from that?
Me: (Budhhe Pagal ho raha hain kya!!! marne ka man to karta hain par bolunga thorey hi )
Sir, I was too young to think of bashing up( Luckily the incident happenned at that time when I was a fresher)
OM and SI: started laughing looking at each other
YP: You said you want to work in strategic layer of an Organisation. How many layers do you feel are there in IT?
Me: 3 layers - Operational, Tactical and Strategic
YP: Which layer are you in?
Me: Operational
YP: Give me one example to show the difference in thinking in Operational and Strategic layer?
Me: Operational layer- we think from Project point of view. Only one client centric approach.
Strategic layer - we think from Organisation point of view. Customer focus, Relationship building are the main thrust areas.
YP: that's all.. you may leave now.
Me: Thank you Sir.(was abt to leave)
OM: wait. If you get IIFT delhi and Kolkata which one would you choose?
Me: Delhi
OM: Why?
Me: Blah blah ..spoke on Residential facility that aids in networking with the batchmates.
OM: You born on 19th Nov.Anything special on that day?
Me: Indiara gandhi Born on the same day
OM; (Smiles)...any other thing?you should know some one else born on the same day ..you read books right?
Me;(remember..I had read Jack Welch Book and mentioned that on the form) Sir , Jack welch also born on the same day.
OM: Good.You can go now.
Me:( Whew!! what was that one tells to elave one stops and starts asking ques) Thanks and Have a good day Sir.

So that was it I guess it lasted 15-20 mins max....

Hope it is of some help to you.

Souvick

WELL done dude....

phod diya IIFT....

sad that they have given up with essay writing......ppl with flair in writing will have to face more brunt....

gourav_1 Says

dude your South Indian professor is the center head of IIFT-Kolkata

;-):-)..that explains the grin on his face when I said given a chance I would prefer Delhi campus.....

btw..thanks Gaurav for the clarifying sessions in the morning by you and your frnds...

Souvick

Reserve Bank of India

The link is that of RBI. I found it pretty useful for data on trade and other policies.

gourav_1 Says

dude your South Indian professor is the center head of IIFT-Kolkata

:smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile:

Hi Friends,
had IIFT GD/PI today morning at IIFT Kolkata.....The good news is that IIFT has decided to do away with Essay Writing .
Well the GD Topic was : Investment Patterns are changing for the Indian Middle Class.

Pretty well organised GD. Group of 11-12 people. Everyone allowed to speak on the topic at first for roughly 2 mins then the topic was open for discussion and in the meantime everyone was asked to moderate the discussion for 1 minute or 2 mins roughly.

One suggestion for IIFT GD: You can take stands and in fact you should take stands in favour or against. You will be assessed for your conviction as per them and it is better to have a conviction than to look at both Pros and Cons(Don't hit me!!! This is what they told at the start)

Moderator can do the following things as per IIFT Moderators:
1. Can give valuable insights and ask the group to proceed
2. If group is digressing then bring it on track
3. If too much of discussion on same points can add fresh ideas and ask to discuss on those.
4. If someone is trying to speak but failing to do so, then the moderator can make that person speak and ask the group to listen.

Now about the PI, a panel of 3 people 1 South Indian Professor (SI), 1 little aged (OM) one young guy (YP) and myself(Me).

I have 49 months of experience in IT industry.

Me: (enter the room and wish them)
SI: Have your seat.
Me: Thanked him (:-) )
SI: You have 4+ yrs of experience. At IIFT avg experience is 3 yrs don't you think you will feel Uncomfirtable to study and intermix with them?
Me: (Kya yaar Main Hoon naa ka SRK samjh liye tumne to) Blah blah...explained why experience has positives over freshers. Why 4 yrs have advantages for me..explained my objective indirectly to
do MBA.
SI: Indian IT industry is diluting hierarchy in an Organisation. Comment
Me: Spoke abt teamwork concept. Explained in IT hierarchy still exists but the only difference is that in IT , managers stands with us and helps to achieve a goal rather than standing in front of everyone and directing towards the goal.blah blah...
SI: How many countries are there in European Union?
Me: I don'tknow Sir. (:-(( )
SI: How is the role of IT changing?
Me: (thanK god had just read an article on company's website TCS.COM) explained the same.
SI: Over to you (OM)
OM: How come you a bengali still cannot write the language?
Me: Started my schooling started in Patna and have been KV student....interrupted
OM: Okay okay that explains.
OM: You must have lot of accomplishments and achievements. state something when you failed to achieve your target.
Me: Gave one worklife example.
OM: Were you admonished by your superiors?
Me: Certainly
OM:DDid you feel like bashing him up? Don't tell me I took it positively and learnt from that?
Me: (Budhhe Pagal ho raha hain kya!!! marne ka man to karta hain par bolunga thorey hi )
Sir, I was too young to think of bashing up( Luckily the incident happenned at that time when I was a fresher)
OM and SI: started laughing looking at each other
YP: You said you want to work in strategic layer of an Organisation. How many layers do you feel are there in IT?
Me: 3 layers - Operational, Tactical and Strategic
YP: Which layer are you in?
Me: Operational
YP: Give me one example to show the difference in thinking in Operational and Strategic layer?
Me: Operational layer- we think from Project point of view. Only one client centric approach.
Strategic layer - we think from Organisation point of view. Customer focus, Relationship building are the main thrust areas.
YP: that's all.. you may leave now.
Me: Thank you Sir.(was abt to leave)
OM: wait. If you get IIFT delhi and Kolkata which one would you choose?
Me: Delhi
OM: Why?
Me: Blah blah ..spoke on Residential facility that aids in networking with the batchmates.
OM: You born on 19th Nov.Anything special on that day?
Me: Indiara gandhi Born on the same day
OM; (Smiles)...any other thing?you should know some one else born on the same day ..you read books right?
Me;(remember..I had read Jack Welch Book and mentioned that on the form) Sir , Jack welch also born on the same day.
OM: Good.You can go now.
Me:( Whew!! what was that one tells to elave one stops and starts asking ques) Thanks and Have a good day Sir.

So that was it I guess it lasted 15-20 mins max....

Hope it is of some help to you.

Souvick

dude your South Indian professor is the center head of IIFT-Kolkata

Hi Friends,
had IIFT GD/PI today morning at IIFT Kolkata.....The good news is that IIFT has decided to do away with Essay Writing .
Well the GD Topic was : Investment Patterns are changing for the Indian Middle Class.

Good Interview

And about taking stands in the GD.. Last year also there were some groups in which the instructions were given to take a stand.. if not I feel its OK to give both pros and cons.. but yes in that case too reach a conclusion !!

Hi Friends,
had IIFT GD/PI today morning at IIFT Kolkata.....The good news is that IIFT has decided to do away with Essay Writing .
Well the GD Topic was : Investment Patterns are changing for the Indian Middle Class.

Pretty well organised GD. Group of 11-12 people. Everyone allowed to speak on the topic at first for roughly 2 mins then the topic was open for discussion and in the meantime everyone was asked to moderate the discussion for 1 minute or 2 mins roughly.

One suggestion for IIFT GD: You can take stands and in fact you should take stands in favour or against. You will be assessed for your conviction as per them and it is better to have a conviction than to look at both Pros and Cons(Don't hit me!!! This is what they told at the start)

Moderator can do the following things as per IIFT Moderators:
1. Can give valuable insights and ask the group to proceed
2. If group is digressing then bring it on track
3. If too much of discussion on same points can add fresh ideas and ask to discuss on those.
4. If someone is trying to speak but failing to do so, then the moderator can make that person speak and ask the group to listen.

Now about the PI, a panel of 3 people 1 South Indian Professor (SI), 1 little aged (OM) one young guy (YP) and myself(Me).

I have 49 months of experience in IT industry.

Me: (enter the room and wish them)
SI: Have your seat.
Me: Thanked him (:-) )
SI: You have 4+ yrs of experience. At IIFT avg experience is 3 yrs don't you think you will feel Uncomfirtable to study and intermix with them?
Me: (Kya yaar Main Hoon naa ka SRK samjh liye tumne to) Blah blah...explained why experience has positives over freshers. Why 4 yrs have advantages for me..explained my objective indirectly to
do MBA.
SI: Indian IT industry is diluting hierarchy in an Organisation. Comment
Me: Spoke abt teamwork concept. Explained in IT hierarchy still exists but the only difference is that in IT , managers stands with us and helps to achieve a goal rather than standing in front of everyone and directing towards the goal.blah blah...
SI: How many countries are there in European Union?
Me: I don'tknow Sir. (:-(( )
SI: How is the role of IT changing?
Me: (thanK god had just read an article on company's website TCS.COM) explained the same.
SI: Over to you (OM)
OM: How come you a bengali still cannot write the language?
Me: Started my schooling started in Patna and have been KV student....interrupted
OM: Okay okay that explains.
OM: You must have lot of accomplishments and achievements. state something when you failed to achieve your target.
Me: Gave one worklife example.
OM: Were you admonished by your superiors?
Me: Certainly
OM:DDid you feel like bashing him up? Don't tell me I took it positively and learnt from that?
Me: (Budhhe Pagal ho raha hain kya!!! marne ka man to karta hain par bolunga thorey hi )
Sir, I was too young to think of bashing up( Luckily the incident happenned at that time when I was a fresher)
OM and SI: started laughing looking at each other
YP: You said you want to work in strategic layer of an Organisation. How many layers do you feel are there in IT?
Me: 3 layers - Operational, Tactical and Strategic
YP: Which layer are you in?
Me: Operational
YP: Give me one example to show the difference in thinking in Operational and Strategic layer?
Me: Operational layer- we think from Project point of view. Only one client centric approach.
Strategic layer - we think from Organisation point of view. Customer focus, Relationship building are the main thrust areas.
YP: that's all.. you may leave now.
Me: Thank you Sir.(was abt to leave)
OM: wait. If you get IIFT delhi and Kolkata which one would you choose?
Me: Delhi
OM: Why?
Me: Blah blah ..spoke on Residential facility that aids in networking with the batchmates.
OM: You born on 19th Nov.Anything special on that day?
Me: Indiara gandhi Born on the same day
OM; (Smiles)...any other thing?you should know some one else born on the same day ..you read books right?
Me;(remember..I had read Jack Welch Book and mentioned that on the form) Sir , Jack welch also born on the same day.
OM: Good.You can go now.
Me:( Whew!! what was that one tells to elave one stops and starts asking ques) Thanks and Have a good day Sir.

So that was it I guess it lasted 15-20 mins max....

Hope it is of some help to you.

Souvick

just called up iift office in delhi and came to know tht v just need to carry the xerox copy of CV form alongwith .. thts it.

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ramanujan Says

anyone for mumbai 29th jan morning slot.........

Main hoon na

all the best to all IIFT aspirants. good luck. do well. p.s. plz post ur experiences ASAP.

ramanujan Says

anyone for mumbai 29th jan morning slot.........

SEE u there dude

BEST of Luck to puys who have their interviews coming in the next few days..It will be really great if you could share some of the happenings there
& what essay/GD topics and all.

Cheers

anyone for mumbai 29th jan morning slot.........

hi!
I am workin in bangalore n my joinin letter is at home which is not in bangalore.
My salary slip indicates the joining date on it.Will it do?

thanks,
vinsdome

Ya that should..though not very sure.. better call up Dr. Mago or Mr. Gulathi or mail any of the two and confirm

hi!
I am workin in bangalore n my joinin letter is at home which is not in bangalore.
My salary slip indicates the joining date on it.Will it do?

thanks,
vinsdome

i m a working professional.
joining letter with last salary print out are sufficient enough or not.

sufficient

i m a working professional.
joining letter with last salary print out are sufficient enough or not.
do we need a letter 4m HR.


ATB

kya kya le jana hai bhai logon

Aiyyar is TOI sunday columnist under the title of SWAMINOMICS and is one of the offbeat economics writer we have today in india...

i have been reading him since last 3-4 years....

Catch him every week on TOI Sunday editorial page.....

here is a compedium of what he has written so far on economics which is described as .........

www.swaminomics.org

thanxx buddy.... it is a really great site... will help me in my GD preparations

puys is it enough if i get a letter from my manager in the firms letter head... stating i have been working in this firm from some date.... ?
cos my firm does not have a salaray slip....

What i have come to know is that, during interview they don't even look at all the slips or certificates, but only during admission process they ask for it......so its perfectly safe that u can carry a letter.......

Hi all!
I request all to post their gdpi experience starting 28th jan on this thread ( or a separate one if someone is starting it). It would be a great help to others.:smile:

All the best to everyone!

vinsdome

puys is it enough if i get a letter from my manager in the firms letter head... stating i have been working in this firm from some date.... ?
cos my firm does not have a salaray slip....

Best of luck to all the IIFT call getters for GD/PIs which are starting from 28th Jan.
Do well.

Hi seniors!
What are the docs expected to be carried to the interview?
Original marks memos,
Certificates for merit in co-curricular activities
IIFT CV-Form

For guys with work ex is it enough to carry the salary slip to prove the work ex?
I have the print out of the sal slip.. any attestation is required or just the print out will do?

thanks,
vinsdome

Yes the documents u have mentioned are enough.......................At this stage Salary Slip will do.

Hi seniors!
What are the docs expected to be carried to the interview?
Original marks memos,
Certificates for merit in co-curricular activities
IIFT CV-Form

For guys with work ex is it enough to carry the salary slip to prove the work ex?
I have the print out of the sal slip.. any attestation is required or just the print out will do?

thanks,
vinsdome

No special GYAN to be given... just the fact that in the globalised economy each and every firm is and will be affected by operations of other firm irrespective of the national boundaries.. so whether you are working with a MNC or a domestic firm knowledge of international business is an added advantage.
As discussed earlier in this thread MBA IB program at IIFT is a general management course where you will specialise in stream of your choice whether finance, marketing, IT or Trade. The only difference is that you will have additional courses with International Perspective. For example in First Trimester you will study Marketing Management to learn domestic markets and in second International Marketing Management to learn basics of trade, international entry, offshoring and so on and so forth. Similarly courses in Finance, Trade Operations, Strategy etc. will be there. These are the courses which make the MBA program at IIFT unique and different from other similar courses. Also if you are interested you can take up trade related subjects in second year as electives.

I hope that answers your query. If u r still unclear about anything, please feel free to ask.

Though Kavish has given u the answer but all of u make sure that u don't mug up and vomit it....otherwise everyone will be giving the same answers:)

Try to reframe it in your own words.

And ya...

The GD/PIs I think are starting soon in different cities. All the best to all the PGites... Hope to see all of you here in July.

Our batch have 4-5 PGites (regular members).. Hope this number will increase this year.

Chak de !! :whatthat:

Hey seniors...Can any one one guide me on the question...
WHY IB:shocked:..
I can come up with some basic gyan by relatin IB nd Globalisation.and sum crap....
but i dnt have a very solid answer....It will be great if sumone can provide a better insite...

No special GYAN to be given... just the fact that in the globalised economy each and every firm is and will be affected by operations of other firm irrespective of the national boundaries.. so whether you are working with a MNC or a domestic firm knowledge of international business is an added advantage.
As discussed earlier in this thread MBA IB program at IIFT is a general management course where you will specialise in stream of your choice whether finance, marketing, IT or Trade. The only difference is that you will have additional courses with International Perspective. For example in First Trimester you will study Marketing Management to learn domestic markets and in second International Marketing Management to learn basics of trade, international entry, offshoring and so on and so forth. Similarly courses in Finance, Trade Operations, Strategy etc. will be there. These are the courses which make the MBA program at IIFT unique and different from other similar courses. Also if you are interested you can take up trade related subjects in second year as electives.

I hope that answers your query. If u r still unclear about anything, please feel free to ask.

gourav_1 Says

Yes you can do it....just Visit IIFT Delhi in morning\afternoon....about place u will have to enquire at IIFT reception.

to be more specific come anytime between 9:30 and 4:30.. and avoid 1 to 2 PM (lunch).. Just go straigth to the reception and if they are unable to guide you contact Dr. L.D.Mago or Mr. Gaurav Gulathi.

Hey seniors...Can any one one guide me on the question...
WHY IB:shocked:..
I can come up with some basic gyan by relatin IB nd Globalisation.and sum crap....
but i dnt have a very solid answer....It will be great if sumone can provide a better insite...

DHARMEM Says

I thought the dates for submitting the CV froms is already long back over and interviews are just on the brim. Is there anything that was annouced that i had missed.

no dude u have missed nuttin....but it would be great if people from bang, hyd, mumbai share their interview experiences here.....as people have their interviews starting on 28 jan.....best of luck to all interviewees...

gourav_1 Says

Yes you can do it....just Visit IIFT Delhi in morning\afternoon....about place u will have to enquire at IIFT reception.

I thought the dates for submitting the CV froms is already long back over and interviews are just on the brim. Is there anything that was annouced that i had missed.

Hi seniors ,

Its an urgent query.Is it fine if I can hand over my CV form at IIFT itself??
Do tell me asap.And if so where and it wat time it shud be done

Thnks in advance

Yes you can do it....just Visit IIFT Delhi in morning\afternoon....about place u will have to enquire at IIFT reception.

As u all would have known by now, US FOMC cut the benchmark rate by 75 bps to 3.50%. This was an unscheduled FOMC meet (the meet is scheduled on 29-30 Jan) and for the first time since Sept 2001 has the Fed resorted to an unscheduled rate cut. And this is the largest rate cut at one go since 1984. The Dow Jones was still not satisfied, with the index slipping as much as 400 points before closing some 100 points down. Of course, as I write this BSE sensex is up 700+ points. The recent fall in India and other EMs was driven largely by FII's withdrawing money due to the credit crunch. Now, market seems unsatisfied and expects another rate cut at the scheduled Fed meeting later this month. If that cut doesn't materialise, well, as my friend who works in International Banking Group, icici bank says global credit scenario will be very bad. There's also the talk of the R-word (recession) now in the US.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601068&sid;=aukjNAdGNnho&refer;=economy

The above is an article by Bloomberg on the Fed rate cut.

Ankur

Hi,
Does anyone have knowledge of any textile realted or consultancy co. which visits IIFT for the final placement ?

TIA

Hey guys,

Thanks for all the material on the GD, specially the budget related terms etc. Specially for IIFT, the economics topics practice will be of great help.
And as a coincidence, the topic on Gyanee's blog that conducts online GDs is an economic topic. Here is the link --- Cat Fundae: Online GD Topic 1

The topic is "Tax cuts, a great boost for an economy heading towards recession"
I am planning to participate today as it has been very busy at work. See you there.

Last year he gave great fundas and there are many GDs you can take a look. Specially his commentary on farm loans and chinese competition were just great. There was also a section called Key talking points where he gave great fundaes on Shares, inflation etc. I have written a mail to him to do a funda session on the Mortgage Crisis as I am sure it will come up in the interviews and GDs. Still waiting to hear from him. Will post the fundaes once he puts somethings on the blog.