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pcp replied to IIMB EPGP V Aspirants, Class of 2013-14

Had my webex interview half an hour back. My profile:GMAT 700(Q49, V 35, AWA 4.5)Exp: 7.5 years in IT
There were two professors, 1 male and 1 female. Prof: Which part of US are you in ?Me: Portland, its near to California Prof: So we woke you up very early ?Me: That's ok..Prof: What work you d...

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07:39 PM, 22 Nov '12

IIMB EPGP V Aspirants,...

22 Nov '12

Had my webex interview half an hour back. My profile:

GMAT 700(Q49, V 35, AWA 4.5)

Exp: 7.5 years in IT

There were two professors, 1 male and 1 female.

Prof: Which part of US are you in ?

Me: Portland, its near to California

Prof: So we woke you up very early ?

Me: That's ok..

Prof: What work you do ?

Me: answered

Prof: Why do you want to do MBA. What is it that you are trying to achieve ?

Me: Answered that I want to work as product manager with the intent to bring my product ideas to market. And said something good about Bangalore

Prof: There are no roads in Banglore.

Me: Still overall infrastructure is better than most other places in India. There are very few companies in my state Bihar.

Prof: Yes, Bihar is an economically backward state. Does it hurt you when I say that.

Me: Yes it does. But its kind of true, so ...

Prof: What IT can do to make Bihar's condition better ?

Me: We can start new companies that will help Bihar's economy (Actually I had no idea what I was saying)

Prof: No not that. I am asking what IT can do in the state to make it better.

Me: (Still no clue how to defend this) We need infrastructure and companies in our state. If anything I believe IT can help in betterment of education system.

Prof: Like Akash ?

Me: Yes, something like that. I have heard very good reviews of Akash 2.

Prof: (words were different) Why IIMB ?

Me: answered that Bangalore advantage, IIMB quality education and professors, talented peers and my dream companies in the same city.

Prof: Do you think your dream companies will take you if you have IIMB degree.

Me: Degree is not a piece of paper for me. One year in that environment is sufficient for me to lean things that I want to. Moreover I have contacts in industry, I can find job if placement can't get it for me.

Prof: You have written that you work as onsite coordinator, please give one example of your work.

Me: answered

Prof: One question from extra curricular that I wrote

Me: answered

Prof: any questions for us?

Me: something about alumni network

Prof: answered ...... do you live there alone ?

Me: No I have a room mate.

That's it. Overall it was friendly. No stress question. Except what IT can do for Bihar, all questions were easy. All the best to those who are yet to be interviewed.

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pcp replied to IIM Calcutta - PGPEX VII- Admission process and...

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20 Oct '12

Just completed my skype interview. My profile: Male, 700 GMAT ,7.5 exp. There were three professors. These are the questions that were asked.
Q: We have gone through your profile we couldn't get clear idea why you want to do MBA. Please tell us why MBA?A: I explained that I am passionate abou...

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10:51 AM, 20 Oct '12

IIM Calcutta - PGPEX V...

20 Oct '12

Just completed my skype interview. My profile: Male, 700 GMAT ,7.5 exp.

There were three professors. These are the questions that were asked.

Q: We have gone through your profile we couldn't get clear idea why you want to do MBA. Please tell us why MBA?

A: I explained that I am passionate about technology and I have developed products but due to limited capacity I can't productize my ideas. I want to become product manager and bring new products in market.

Q: Many technical people invent new technologies, all of them don't go to do MBA. What they do?

A: Few start their company, few patent their idea.

Q: Why don't you patent your ideas?

A: I want to bring technology to day to day life, not make it just as an invention.

Q: You are from Camera Technology background. Tell us how Google street view works.

A: Gave answer, few more questions on this.

Q: Since how long you are in US? People find US more favorable for invention, why ?

A: Told somethings ..

Q: Where do you think India's economy is going? Are you happy with India's growth in last 20 years?

A: something something .. India is politically unstable right now, but except for last 3-4 years we did well. So many new companies came to India.

Q: Any idea what percent of Indian population got benefited ?Government is bringing FDI.. what would you suggest we should do to improve India's economy?

A: Gave some vague answers

Q: How much you rely on IIMC placement.

A: Told that I have contact in industry, I would be happy if IIMC can find me a job, else I can find one through my contacts.

Q: Single or family accommodation ?

A: Single

Q: Any question for us?

A: Asked about facilities available for students interested in Entrepreneurship and about alumni network.

Total duration of interview was around 20-25 mins. It difficult to see in camera and talk. Professor's video was off. They could see me but I couldn't see them. I am not sure how my interview went.

All the best to those who are yet to be interviewed.

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pcp replied to ISB Class of 2014 aspirants.

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29 Aug '12

Hi Puys,I have just started with essays. Is there anyone from Portland area applying for ISB in first round ?

pcp replied to RSM : January 2013 intake

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15 Feb '12

Hey , Congrats SinhaM ! Its a great news ! Please share your profile !