@shrikant0218 I said they try to keep it on rolling basis as far as possible. But there are circumstances and situations here they have to push the dates... And this as said in an ISB infosession...
@vjmannur I dont disagree with your view. I just want to assure candidates that submission date has got nothing to do with your interview call. I personally know couple of folks from my company whose interview calls were totally random and had no correlation with their time of application
Good luck :)
have seen any calls at all for r2
Fellow Puys.....what is the significance of one word essay to be written just before i/v.Does ISB wants to examine our thought process or is it just a co-relation check to ensure that the application essays have indeed been written by us? What impact does it have on overall application?
@delatpg During the B'lore infosession, I was told that it is used to correlate the essays written previously and the one-word essay written on-the-spot.
@punters11 i think there must b someother criteria as wel.. for eg. when i went in for my i/v, there was only 1 panel. the 2 guys before me - 1 a pharma researcher, next a re-applicant, consultant from accenture, the lady after me was some kinda media professional & i am a S&D; guy from financial services... 4 really diverse backgrounds & profiles..
anyone here aware of R2 interview calls being rolled out??
hi, how is the process of one word essay if the interview is telephonic.. I mean does one have to write it at interview or one has to keep it prepared but that does't make sense. Thanks
@kapil_b said:hi, how is the process of one word essay if the interview is telephonic.. I mean does one have to write it at interview or one has to keep it prepared but that does't make sense. Thanks
Hey.. i appeared for skype interview, no one word essay , have heard it was same for others too.. however in compiled doc of last years' interviews - one applicant has mentioned that he was given a word and after 1 minute was asked to speak on that word..
Posting after quite some time. I don't know if anyone is putting together any doc about interview experiences this year. I am an R1 admit and here is my interview experience ..
Profile - 720/F/IT
Interviewed on 8th Nov, Delhi, 5:10PM .
Mine was the last slot of the day and the panel was running around 2 hours late. When I entered the room, there was only 1 lady in the panel. She apologized profusely for keeping me waiting. She also explained the other member (1 guy from adcom) had left as they had misplaced the application of the guy interviewed just before me, and hence the additional delay (panel was running abt 1 hr late until 4PM).
1. When did you go to US and when did you return
2. Tell me about your profile
3. What did you like best about your international exp (I have about 5 yrs of WE in US)
Explained what I liked
4. If I liked it so much, then why did I come back
Gave my reasons
She said thats rare, since most ppl in my position would not return ... more discussion.. the conversation lasted pretty long here .. we ended up discussing work hour, exchange rate, bringing up kids in these 2 countries (I have kid), germs - anti bacterial hand wash!!, adaptability ...
5. Difference in work culture in America, Europe, Asia - I had mentioned in my app that I have worked with teams across the globe
- Who did you like working with most
6. Explain analytics (I work in Business Analytics )
7. Example of how Big Data (another analytics buzz word) can be used
8. How are you using analytics in your current job profile
9. How have you used analytics in a creative manner - example
cross questioning on this one
10. Questions about my skiing experience (talked abt it in my essay) .. some technicalities of skiing (i did not expect the panel to discuss this, but apparently she knew skiing as well!) .. conversation veered to my sports achievements, extra curriculars ...
11. post mba which company you would like to work for
answered Google - she asked abt maps on iphone (recent iphone 5 maps issue) - talk about Google, Apple
12. Any questions for us -
Umm... I was surprised that it was getting over since we had not talked abt my management, leadership exp at all.
I guess she read my mind, as she then she asked how long have I managed teams
13. How do I motivate my team
14. How do I work with the reluctant/unwilling team members
Thats it ... shook hands, she apologized again for the delay
The interview lasted about 40mins. Overall a very good experience, no stress, just conversational. The panel was very cordial, and very knowledgeable.
@Pps5782 Thanks a lot for sharing this. Since I am from US and with the same analytics background I found your post to be very useful. Thanks again and congrats on the admit.
Please read the mail chain for One year full time courses.
From:
Rajesh [email protected]>Date: 7 December 2012 11:53
Subject: Re: Fwd: Regarding my IIM Calcutta account
To: Runa Sarkar [email protected]>
Cc:
[email protected], PGPEX [email protected]>
Dear Madam,
Thank you, this is almost Talibani mindset which believes in crushing any uncomfortable truth or believes in singular version. Who is spreading rumors, I have more than half of my batch mates & colleagues of third batch alone who will vouch for the veracity of facts I have sent. Have you seen the placement committee report of 3rd batch ? What is my designation mentioned ? What are the facts of placement , how many were really placed? Average figures of salary is it not canard ? This gets repeated year after year. Self interest blinds us to stand for truth and fairness however conscience demands that someone convey the hard reality. Is this course really adding any value at all?
I shall stand up for what I believe is right thing to do.
Regards
Rajesh On 7 December 2012 11:16, Runa Sarkar [email protected]> wrote:
Dear Mr Singh
Thankyou for your email. We have been compelled to suspend your email account for the following reasons:
1. For some time now we have compiled sufficient factual evidence that you have used the iimcal email account for rumour mongering and spreading incorrect information about the Institute program and in the process defaming the Institute as a whole.
2. You have misused the iimcal email account (a facility extended free of cost for legitimate use only) to forward emails intended only for alumni to multiple recipients
3. Please note that IIM Calcutta does not guarantee placements for its students and has never made any such claims.
We do not believe we have curbed your freedom of expression in any way. Please feel free to use all other freely available email accounts to continue reducing information assymetries about 1 year MBA programs. Also, please feel free to "take judicial recourse for protecting fundamental right of freedom of expression enshrined in constitution", although IIMCalcutta has not violated your freedoms in any way. Meanwhile, please be informed that based on the information and evidence which are with us, the IIM Calcutta is seriously contemplating filing a defamation suit, both criminal and civil, against you and your employer for whom you are working.
Thanks and regards
Runa Sarkar
Chairperson PGPEX and Associate Professor, Economics Group,
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
D H Road Joka, Kolkata - 700104, INDIA
Ph.: 91-33-24678300 to 06 Extn. 759
Rajesh Singh wrote:
Dear Madam,
I understand that my account has been disabled at request of PGPEX Chairman. I guess the reason would be my being outspoken critic of one year MBA courses . Let me convey that this is not targeted at IIM Calcutta only but to all courses as information asymmetry is too high. I shall continue to stand for the uprightness and transparency . I I have conveyed these mails to all my employers also as I maintain a single face and dont belief in colouring the reality for furthering my vested interests.
Below mail is the gist which I have been sending to all contacts including prospective students who ask my opinion for admission in any of these courses. If my account is not restored within a working day then I shall not hesitate to take judicial recourse for protecting fundamental right of freedom of expression enshrined in constitution. Looking forward to hear from you,
Regards
Rajesh
HR Manager Novartis. _______________________
Despite increasing volume of information , how many times we get to know the real picture. The housing bubble burst bringing down many so called hallowed financial institutions with it but myth of MBA continues. Let us talk about first one year full time executive MBAs. They are turning into nightmarish exp for most but people don €™t have intellectual honesty to admit it. That is understandable as who would want to portray that whatever investment they have made has made no difference to their careers. Rather for most it has made them worse off than candidates who didnot fall into trap of transformation, MBAs are supposed to bring. As those folks saved at least 35 to 60 lacs. Having witnessed that most of the students getting into same role with similar salary they were drawing prior to the course was truly a revelation. The opportunity cost of these courses is close approx 35-60 lacs ( Tuition fee 15-20 lac+ interest of 6-10 lacs, foregone salary of one year, living expenses of close to 3-4 lacs) . The harsh reality is that people struggle to return to their organisations as well if positions are filled.
As we progress in our career, the only thing that matters is relevant experience and domain knowledge . Market believes competencies can only be acquired by performing that role for min 3-4 years . Studying a few modules of finance, strategy , marketing or operations may provide some theoretical knowledge but it doesn €™t add much value at least as far as employability in a different role is considered. 70% of folks in these courses are from IT most of the time whose expertise is in Delivery which is already in excess in market. Even for other roles in IT or Manufacturing , it is turning into graveard. IT folks are driving these courses in their misplaced zeal to change their career as growth has subsided It changes almost invariably for worse. Almost all from PSU and Govt have been returning continously to the parent orgainsation after the course.
Very few share the true picture and worse when at least some do, people dont believe it. we have to pass this message to all experienced colleagues if they are thinking that one year MBA is the path to glory.
IIMA placement chairman on the reality of IIMs placement
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RVRNLzIwMTAvMDMvMTIjQXIwMDMwNw%3D%3D
Information asymmetry is unfathomable in life be it marriage, education, job or relationship. Having done one such course myself, I know the reality hard way.
Those betting on return in long term would do well to remember Keynes - In long term we are dead.
Let the truth triumph.
@dbhai When did you submit your application? And were the recos submitted by the time you submitted your application?
@dbhai I received the email of application found complete on 21st November itself... No communication since then...
do we have any spreadsheet where profiles of R2 applicants are tracked? similar to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkGkc0yWHIvAdE9DZ2UwbDB4TlIxZkpnZnZITUpEemc#gid=0
@cyberabadi Well since puys here are discussing interview experiences of folks with Analytics background, here goes another :)
My profile
IIT 8 pointer,
Analytics & Consulting 3.5 yrs work ex ( 6 months US)
GMAT 720
Academic achievements : Dep Rank 2, some international internships including a paper at MIT
Extra acads : the usual :)
Submitted app on 12 Sep, got interview call on 5 Nov and was interviewed on 8th Nov ( 4 pm, last slot of the day)
Interview Panel : 2 ladies, one Alum(L1) and one Adcom(L2)
Interview started 30 minutes behind schedule as the dude before me was apparently 'raped' for 50 min. He had a decent background (IIT, HSBC, Equity research, 5 yr work ex), so my tension levels were at an all time high.
Anyways, interview started cordially enough. Panel looked at my application and groaned when they learnt they were interviewing yet another Bangalore candidate. Then L1 started
L1 : So what does your company do?
Me : gyan on what we do
L1 : So what do you do?
Me : spoke about my role as a Manager in my company.
L1 : Main challenges faced as a Manager?
Me : Listed out people management as a point of concern
L2 : Does that mean you aint a good manager?
Me : I dont know, ppl come here with wrong expectations, its tough correcting that
L2: When did you become a Manager?
Me : Answered
L2: You have 2 promotions in 2.5 yrs..isnt that too fast...is that why you suck as a Manager?
Me : (****!) Told them I trust my senior management to make the right decisions, I just try to do my best
L1 : So what type of analytics do you do? which domain? who is your client?
Me : Answered
L1 : Now that you are a manager, you would be hands off coding and excel...are you happy with that?
Me : Dont mind not coding...but I am pretty hands on while formulating solutions, and turning excel spreadsheets into actionable decks
L2 : So what do you want to do in future?
Me : told them my plans on entering retail strategy
L1 : So how does ISB come into the picture? Your work ex will enable you to do this right now
Me : gave some gyan on understanding the holistic picture of retail business ( had picked up the word "holistic" from ISB's own infosessions, where they kept telling us that ISB does a "holistic" evaluation of all candidates :D)
In between an international female candidate started calling the adcom, apparently her interview was next...didnt help sooth my nerves at all!
L2 : Can I give you a case study?
Me : Yes
L2 : I need you to help me expand my apparels business in India..how can I use analytics for the same
Me : 5 min healthy discussion
L2 : I am done
L1 : Me too, any q.s
Me (look at my watch, its been 15 min only) : Come up with a q. on faculty standards in Mohali
L2 : patiently explains the visiting faculty model
Me : Thanks
That was it...done in 20 min flat! The previous guy got 50 min and I get only 20 😞 (which includes 5 min of my q. ). Didnt give myself too much hopes and left the place. Decided to take some snaps of the institute (its really pretty), as I was sure I wouldn't be returning
15 Nov : ISB Hyderabad with a 5 lac scholarship (totally unexpected)..praise the lord!!
All the best puys, hope to see you all very soon!