Indian School of Business - ISB Hyderabad Admission 2023 | Placements | Current Student Network

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With ISB interview calls rolling out already, it's time to get started with your prep - given that ISB gives you a notice of about 5-7 days for your interview. Here is the interview experience of one of our candidates from last year:


Qn1: Why MBA and why consulting?

A: Explained about my technical background and analytical skills and why I like solving client specific real world business problems. Also explained how I would get an understanding of different industries and markets through peers in an MBA class. Explained how ELP and case studies would give me hands on experience


Qn2: What was your role in the fast food store you ran?

A: Talked about managing finances, managing inventory, CRM, taking care of employees, interacting with franchisee officials and so on.


Qn3: Provide a competitive analysis for the fast-food store you ran?

A: Listed out some competitors. We analysed the revenue model of each franchisee based store. Also I did a detailed analysis of the revenue model of the store I ran. We discussed details regarding fixed cost and operating costs of the store.

Followup Qn: What are 3 learnings that you could provide a person starting a similar store?

A: Listed out a) Importance of location b) Importance of process c) Importance of customer engagement

Followup Qn: If you were to change the location of your store, how would the revenue of your store change?

A: Analyzed the various components of variable cost that would change on change of location such as electricity cost, gas cost, and salaries of employees and so on.

Followup Qn:  How important is ‘point of sales’ machine in your operations?

A: Explained how “POS” helped in operations. I also explained the different reports it would generate and how they helped.


Qn4: We have a team of 5 working on setting up a fast-food store. We have 2 engineers, a CA, a soldier and fashion designer. If you were to lead this team, what role would you give each of them?

A: The roles would be allotted according to their strengths. CA - find the tax structure; Engineers - Market Analysis; Fashion designer - Design interiors; Soldier - Setting up of the store. I also explained my choices.


Qn 5: What are your hobbies?

A: Answered


Qn 6: Tell us about your family

A: Answered


Qn 7: If not ISB this year. What would you do?

A: I talked about a certification related to Supply chain management and also told that I would try to do freelance consulting. 


All the Best!

'ISBmantra'

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I need a help from the guys who got an interview invite for Novemebr 5th. I did not get the application confirmation mail that everyone else got and the AdCom is still investigating on this. I am concerned that I will not get an interview invite mail also similarly. Based on the invite mail you got, could you please tell me if any of the following is mentioned there? 


1. Did the mail ask for any acknowledgement from you? What happens if you do not acknowledge? What happens if you do not show up at the interview? Any mention about this?


I want to know what happens if my mail got missed and I did not attend my interview.


2. What is the from address and Subject of the mail that you got?


I want to check if I blocked or added filters on any regex that matches this from address. Also, I can search using the subject as well.


3. It will be great if you paste the mail here :P 


I see that my application is successfuly submitted in the application portal. This situation is really bugging me and any information will be of great help.

Thanks a lot for your help in advance.

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Can we have a WA group for EEO applicants expecting interview calls? Please add your contact numbers so that we can create one for the same.

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Any idea when will interview calls be out for people who filled ISB Mohali as interview location?

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Any calls today?

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Hi everyone!

I applied with interview location as hyderabad but did not get a call in the first wave.

Since the hyderabad interview dates have the biggest window, lets keep it calm, I suppose more calls would come. All the best!

Please comment "#" if you applied for Hyd and are yet to receive a call.

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Any calls for applicants outside India who selected skype as the interview mode?

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What is the possibility of getting an interview call with a GRE score on the lower side being an EEO applicant ? if the rest of the acad is decent along with the profile ?

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Do EEO invites generally go later than the normal ones?

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 Hi guys.. I am an alumni from ISB, class of 2009.. I used to be quite active on Pagalguy, well almost 10 years ago :)
I am here to help, in an individual capacity, in case any of you are looking for advice on application, your profile, gmat, interview prep etc. Feel free to msg me and I will reply as soon as, as much as possible..
P.s. my previous handle was Simz. Couldn't be bothered to reactivate that.. 

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Hi All,   


The ISB interview shortlists are gradually coming in and I believe by now, some of you must have started receiving the calls. Congratulations to the ones who have received an invite, and wish the very best to ones who are eagerly waiting.    


The ISB interview panel comprises of Adcom members and alumni, who will be evaluating you on multiple components : 

- Clarity in your goals  

- Co-relation between how and what you say there versus how you have portrayed yourself in the application form. 

- Cultural fit to ISB  

- Driving factor in your professional life  

- Subject Matter Expertise in your domain (strictly based on your past work ex)

- Ability to handle pressure / stress  

- Personality traits  

- Aptitude and analytical abilities  

- Clarity in why ISB is the ideal destination for you 

- If and how you can back what you have written in your essays and form   


.... among others.   


I am an ISB alum, whose has been part of both sides of the table - applicant and panel member (past.. will NOT be this time).    Please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]/+919701215544 in case you want professional help with interview preparation.    


Cheers and Wish all of you the very best.  

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Does ISB only conduct interviews on Saturdays and Sundays?

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Does it add any weight to an applicant's candidature if he/she is referred by an alumni?

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Has anyone from Delhi location got an invite ?

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Does anyone know the tentative dates for ISB interview at Mumbai? 

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Delhi calls??

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Has anyone with preferred interview location as Mumbai got a a call yet?

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Any reapplicant with a interview call? If not can someone comment on if ISB process re-applicant application with a delay?

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Delhi calls???

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Any EEO calls?