@reecha of course, but the way this works is that you don't actually wait for your invite to start the mock sessions. This way you're prepared in advance.
@reecha Thanks, but my interview is over...:) What I meant was, I can help you get in touch with some other puys from Mumbai
@Raghupro: I got invite on Friday.
@navneet: mine is in Hyd...I am CA, CA and CPA with 7 yrs of experience in Big4. I have decent academics, and some social service and extra curricular activities.
Puys,
Had my interview today in Hyderabad. Just a brief of my profile again:
Work ex: 5 years 6 months in Deutsche Bank & CRISIL
GMAT: 720
Average acads, Moderate ECA.
Interview panel had 2 people: 1 alum & 1 from admin
Time: 20-25 minutes
Got to write 100 words on a word before the interview, don't know whether I am supposed to disclose that here. But words could be anything: some color or maybe some adjective. Its totally abstract. My suggestion, do not worry at all about this part.
Interview was chilled out, even the other guys who appeared today had the same general feeling that its not at all brutal or grilling. But I would highlight that no amount of preparation can help you. You go in with expectations on hell lot of questions related to your work ex, your ECA but in the end you face very general questions like what you want to be, what kind of growth you see in your current role in the organization.
They asked me about what I wanna do post the MBA. But yeah be sure to listen to the questions very very carefully.
One question, doe we get interview emails or interview calls ?
Do they contact us telepathically or just send an email ??
It is important for me as i have lost accees to my old email address. I have added my new address as a cc address and have been getting mails on the new one.
just want to make sure i dont miss my i/v calls cause of this fudge-up.
Thanks !
Was out of station for last one week. Really surprised to see that no one from kolkata has got i/v call till now...whats going on? If the scheduled dates are 12 & 13, someone should have got a call by now. Any idea?
mandyrhtdm Your application status would show 'Shortlisted' and it will have date of interview mentioned. So I keep checking the ISB portal for my interview, if at all :/
Hi Puys..Let me share a case I came across recently..Would love to hear your responses regarding how to proceed with the case like what questions does first come to your mind, what information would you ask the interviewer and generally how do you go about it:
Case :
Our client has developed a "Coat" which is self-adaptable. You wear it in summer, it cools your body; In rainy season it protects you from rain and in winter, it keeps your body warm. It has selected India as the country where it first launches the product. I want you to tell me how you would price the coat.
Hey puys.... Here is my interview debrief
My profile:
4+ yrs total work ex (as on 31st Mar). 3.5 yrs in Pharma R&D;
GMAT: 720
Acads: B.Sc. 66%, M.Sc. 74%, few more courses under my belt with 70-80% scores
EC: Decent
Submitted my app on 30th Nov. Both reccos on 5th Dec. Got verification mail on 18th Dec. Interview invite on 27 Dec.
Interview Date: 05 Jan. Time: 3:30 PM
@SN11 The interviews were delayed by almost an hour. I arrived at 2:30, but my interview started at 5:00. One candidate was interviews before me because he had a flight. ISB is very accommodating in this matter. So I would say that if your interview is at 3, then take a flight after 8 pm to be safe. In any case if there is a delay, ISB will try to accommodate your interview accordingly. Congrats and Good Luck!!
@dipzgupta My interview was at 3:30. I was given the 1 word essay at 3:00. The topic was "Perfect". I think "Reality" word was also given earlier to someone. Congrats on ur invite. ATB!!
Here goes my experience:
I was interviewed by a 3-member panel. Mr. Kannan and 2 alums. All of them were very pleasant and were smiling. The whole interview was like a conversation (just like a gazallion ppl have reported before me). It lasted about 40 min (same as previous 2 candidates for my panel).
The questions:
1. Have you visited ISB before? Where did you go? What did u like/didnt like? (I think this Q was just to settle me down)
2. Did u try to join Air Force? (my father is in IAF)
3. Why MBA?
4. What are your 2 biggest contributions in your previous 2 organizations that you are most proud of? (I switched companies recently, that's why 2 orgs. I thought they will ask why did i make the switch recently, but they didn't - I already covered that in my essay, so probably they didn't want to ask)
5. Question on a recent SC ruling regarding clinical trials. (I work in Clinical Research). They wanted to know my position on the issue and there was a lot of cross-questioning. (went on for about 5 min)
@Phoenix10 I don't know if anyone else was asked questions on current affairs. I was asked this question because this happened just 3 days back and directly impacts my industry.
6. Guesstimate Question. Estimate the market value of contact lenses in India. (went on for 15+ min)
I was really surprised by this. I thought that they ask such questions only for those who want to get into consulting. So puys, please prepare for such questions.
I was clearly told that there is no right or wrong answer. We want to see ur approach. You can ask us as many questions as you want. I started thinking aloud. They told me to take a min and note down what information I need and how I want to go about it.
Once I started talking everybody joined in. After that it was like a conversation and they were helping me at every step. They questioned me on how I came to a particular figure/estimate. They wanted to know my logic behind it. Ultimately I came up with a highly inflated figure. They said do you really think this is the number. They they asked me where I might have gone wrong. Some more conversation then... We are done...
7. Any questions for us? (I asked 2 questions regarding Healthcare Management)
Overall, a very pleasant experience. No stress questions. There was a lot of laughter and smiles from the panel. So I felt easy throughout the interview.
Some things that I learned from previous candidates from other panels:
One guy had 2.5 yrs of exp. He was asked formulae from his B.Tech. Don't know what kind. He was vague. 2nd guy had mentioned investment banking as his career goal in essays. He was from banking sector and was questioned on every aspect of IB. One of the alums in his panel had lot of exp in IB. So this guy was thoroughly grilled.
Hope it helps 
All the Best 
@saicharantej said:Hi Puys..Let me share a case I came across recently..Would love to hear your responses regarding how to proceed with the case like what questions does first come to your mind, what information would you ask the interviewer and generally how do you go about it:Case : Our client has developed a "Coat" which is self-adaptable. You wear it in summer, it cools your body; In rainy season it protects you from rain and in winter, it keeps your body warm. It has selected India as the country where it first launches the product. I want you to tell me how you would price the coat.
I would say add the price of 3 coats. And charge 60-80% of that rate.
hey guys,
just wanted to check if any reapplicants have received iv calls yet?....i ve also heard that for re applicants applications are reviewed by adcom and not students.....can anybody confirm.
thnks :)
@srm85 Hey..Thanks a lot for the reply!! I guess I forgot to stress this point..It is a single coat which can be used in all the 3 seasons..Not three coats which can be worn in 3 seasons respectively..