@WhiteWNNoise,

As part of the ISB Admissions interview panel as an alum, can assure none of the interviews are ever rushed upon. Team always make sure to spend fair amount of time on each candidate. So don't worry!

Cheers,

Vibhuti

I have a theory regarding the interview panels. Let me know what you puys think.

The interview panels consist of Adcom, Alumni & Faculty.

The faculty I think were very active during the term break. Now that the classes are back in motion, I doubt they will be able to spare that much of time for the interviews.

The adcom guys will always be there, be it a weekend or a weekdgay interview.

Incase of Alumni, almost all of them will be working and will be under office pressure and deadlines. Plus include the travel as part of their cramped schedules. So how many alumni's do you think are called for being part of the admission process. I think no Alumni can take more than 2 days of hols from their work (this is my thought). Why I think this is because some guys have reported that the interviewers were anxious to get over with the interviews so that they cud take a flight back or that they were getting late & the interviewees were scheduled with some other panel. To make the best of the time availability of alumni, most of the interviews should be held only on weekends. On weekdays the number of interviews should be lower and should generally be handled by Adcom guys.

Let the groans begin on my theory.....

@Taterway

Based on the experience you have shared here, my feeling is that they were trying to check two things as your years of experience is on low side:

1. Quality of your work experience
2. Your goal clarity

In my opinion, you have done a good job!

All the best.

Have used the PG forum extensively for the interview prep so my two cents...
I/V in Delhi on 30th...

Panel : 1 (1 M,2 L)

Profile (Male/Civil Engineering/Roads and Highway Sector/2.5 years/GMAT 740)

One Word Essay (About 50 Words) : Pen

M : So you have travelled extensively across the country..Where all have you been to..
Ans : Covered the entire northern and Eastern region..

L : So what do you think is the difference between people in Himachal and J&K;
Ans : As they both share borders ,not much of a difference in cultures..but between say Assam and J&K; there are differences as the perceptions are different..explained with reasons

L : So you believe there is not much of a difference between Himachal and J&K; People
Ans No mam

L No exposure to the south
Ans : Have been to south as a traveller but haven't lived for a long period.

M : So what is this bridge you have talked in your essay...
A : Went up to the board to explain it..drew a diagram..explained how the forces were acting etc etc

M : So what's the practical application of such a kind of bridge
A : Explained that since it's made of paper can't use it's practically but it's an attempt to show that Civil Engineering has no limits of innovation..gave example of how army uses bamboo sticks to make bridges..

M : So can we use bamboo in this kind of a truss
A : No, gave reasons

L : Already doing Project Management Role,why MBA
A : Explained about holistic learing and different persective (Gave examples of studying with Armymen,Doctors)

L : Asked details about Budgets and Billing Schedule (BS)../How did you distribute it../Whats your innovation into it..(Loads of questionning,must be around 10 mins on this)
A : Answered..Explained the innovation part in it..

M: If the BS was good then why hasn't one of your recommenders not mentioned it..
A : I am surprised he hasn't (I hope the other one has as he said ne of them)


M : What companies you are targeting and why
A : Answerd

M : What other course can you do & from where
A : Answered

M : Any professional body you know of which is doing well in Project Management training
A : Can't recall a particular name

M : Heard of PMI
A : Explained about PMP courses and why havent done the same til date..

M : Why couldnt you recall it/ Do you know who does the maximum PMP in India
A : Answered (Said certianly not Civil Engineers,he said right it's people from the IT background..Why so can you tell me..said "perhaps a lot of people are not aware about it"

M: Any other sector you are looking at apart from Construction post MBA
A : No..

M: But MBA is not just about project management..infact we don't have a infra related course..


A :told about the upcoming center at Mohali and as it going to be fuctional in 2014,would want to be part of the team that establishes it as I can give an insider perspective on that..

L : yes yes you are correct..




L : So do you have any questions for us
A : Asked

Then the bomber

M : before I answer your question , I have a point to make,I think you should reconsider doing an MBA
A : Tld him that I respect his opinion ...Another round of 10 mins discussion on why PMP is not sufficient (Not Classroom program etc etc..)..

Lasted almost 45-50 minutes..

Can't make much out of the last 10 minutes...

Hope it helps..feedback from fellow pgs can settle some nerves

hey vibhuti!

u an IIT- D alum? which batch?

IITD 2007 batch, dual degree

anilverma2707 Says

Got the interview call today for Nov 1. I am in US.

Replied by mistake

Folks, I am an entrepreneur and their is a trade fair of my industry in Hyderabad which I have to attend on 25th Nov. I am submitting my app this week and enterting i/v location as HYD. Would be a dream if I get a call for the 26/27 November weekend. Both business purposes will be served in one visit.


Anyways, I wanna ask in case I don't get an i/v will it be a good time to campus visit on those dates ? Are their any formalities to setup a campus visit or I just have to stroll in the campus and walk around ?

For guided ISB campus tours, you will have to register for one of these events happening on campus: http://www.isb.edu/pgp/IndiaLocations.shtml

Otherwise you can get in touch with Adcom and request them to let you attend any of the classes happening on the day of your visit to Hyderabad on this email ID: pgpadmissions@isb.edu

If you want to just go and walk around in the campus, you can do it anytime.

MBAHelp11 Says

People have started receiving call for 29th at Hyd & still no call for Delhi being reported that are scheduled from 28th. Like Kolkatta I hope Delhi doesn't get postponed. Anyhow I suppose they can't shift it beyond 15th Nov.:sneaky:

Interviews are not being postponed in Delhi. They are happening well on time. I would say start the preparation, don't wait for the invite. ISB normally gives interview invites just 5-7 days in advance.

xx000xx Says

Any interview calls from Delhi?

ISB normally gives interview invites 5-7 days in advance. Since Delhi interviews are planned from 28 - 31 October. You should expect interview invites within next 1-2 days.

stupid question...let me ask.

When we say what ISB will help, Are we referring to just a top notch MBA(IIM, ISB etc) institute helping the candidate to realise his/her future plans.
OR
ISB has some distinct and unique attributes which can cater and help the candidatate to realise the future plans. If the answer is Yes, can somebody list down those distinct attributes ...

Your answer should constitute both:

How MBA will help you achieve your future plans? Also, how ISB specifically will help you in the same?

@avictory - Full time work experience is what you do for a living, what earns you your daily bread. Volunteer work for NGO will be looked at as extracurricular experience.

On the contrary, if you meant that you are working for an NGO(with a position and salary), then that is full time experience.

I would like to disagree over here. It is possible that somebody is working with an NGO full time and taking no salary for it. It will be counted as full time experience if you are working everyday with that organisation on regular basis spending 7-8 hours and not working with any other organisation formally.

I am from the ISB class of 2011 and I had classmates who had NGO experience which was counted as full time that too without any pay.

Hi Vibhuti

Thank you for offering to help. I have my interview tomorrow morning, if I get in then I would def take you up on your offer for help. :)

Cool...All the best.