Hi Anil,

Is there any possibility of the shortlist result coming out before 20th?
How is the placement scenario for your batch?how was the experience in Canada?

At this point of time, it is difficult to say on the shortlist, i think it doesn't make much sense for me to just speculate on this.

Regarding Placement for our batch - Placement process has kicked in here, we are in the initial phase of the entire process, there is some concern because of the global meltdown in every other IIM as you would see in the newspaper reports. However, we are confident based on the response we are getting from the companies that we will have a pretty good placement. I think in times of such recession, the kind of profiles that we have will do lot of value additions to corporations and companies are acknowledging that fact.

Experience in Canada - It was quite a enriching experience in Canada. We had two courses INternational Finance and Innovation being taught by two renowned faculty from McGill. The interaction with the profs widened our perspective as well as filling us with lot of learnings. We also had a session with Mr. Henry Mintzberg who talked about his views on Management and it was truly an experience listening to Mr. Mintzberg..We were reallt priviliged to interact with him and gain some more insights into the world of management and strategy. In addition, we interacted with leaders of Canadian businesses and Indo-Canadian chamber of commerce which gave us a very good view of the business scenario in Canada arousing interest in some of us to do business with Canada. We also acted as brand ambassadors of India in promoting it to Candian investors and businessmen. Overall, it was a memorable experience that we would cherish forever.

Wish you guys good luck while you wait for the interview call.

Cheers,
Anil Singh

Dear mg,
Interview locations is not yet finalised, the admission office will let you know the locations soon, however, Delhi, Lucknow and Mumbai would be certain i guess.
Regarding intl. interviews, Yes, IIML does conduct international interviews using videoconf./skype. You can write to them once you get call for the interview and they would arrange the same.

Cheers,
Anil
Class of 2009

Harsha,
Thanks for the detailed reply. and ya the rankings speak for themselves.

Cheers,
Anil Singh

Hrishi,
that's correct, there are no seperate essays in the app other than the SOP.
Good luck!
Anil

Hey Harsha,
I have got an admit for 2008 Batch, would appreciate if you can provide some help on the following questions,

1. What is the placement scenario like? I understand that there is no capus offers, the college just facilitates you to contact companies for job offers, is that correct? What are the chances of getting placed by the time you complete the studies.
2. My profile is 9 years work-ex in IT services with Infy and Cognizant. over 3 years international work ex including US and UK. What kind of job can i expect for my profile after the course? Kind of jobs for my profile in IT as well as consulting?
3. What is the Schol scene? What are the chances of getting Schols and to what extent?
4. I intend to work in India later on, how much value add it would bring if one works in Indian market? How is the brand value of Lancaster in India compared to ISBs and IIMs in India.

A quick response will be highly appreciated.

Regards
Anil Singh

Guys,
One day after the interview, I received the admit email. I have been offered a place in Lancaster. I am extremely happy about it, though I am not sure about whether I will join.
I have also been admitted to IPMX at IIML and I have accepted that offer, bit confused now....

Any thoughts between IIML and Lancaster would be highly appreciated.

Regards
Anil Singh

Hi Maxximus,
Thanks for thos inputs, it helped. Just finished the call. actually, they didn't ask me to go for an alum interview and I didn't have the same. I directly had this interview with the director and he asked me similar questions - job profile, challenges, learnings, why lancaster, diff between india and US in terms of work culture, etc.... I think i answered to the point, however not sure on how i fared though. He said they will let me know the outcome in 24 hours.

Keeping my fingers croosed until then.

Cheers,
Anil Singh

Hey Maximmus,
I have my telephonic interview scheduled with lancaster MBA director for 31st Jan.
Can you please share details on how the interview process is and what kind of questions he kased you.

Thanks in advance!
Anil Singh

got an email frm Lancaster saying they received all my supporting docs and that they will interview me shortly.

In addition, I have created a yahoogroup where I request all selected candidates to join, it will be easier to communicate with each other through email. what say?
IIML_IPMX_2008-09 : IIML IPMX Class of 2008-09

Regards
Anil Singh