Had my i/v yesterday over skype and phone. They mainly asked me about my work and my xtra curriculars. Looking back, a couple of my answers were unsatisfactory, but they did not grill me much. The interview got over in 25 mins. I am not sure if that is a bad sign or not.
Hey guys to be sure, even we do not know how many got an admit...as of now we know only 120 odd admits who are on FB...but there might be lots of other people who are yet to disclose their status.
Himanshu
R1 Admit.
Himanshu
R1 Admit.
Hi Guys,
I had my interview recently in Hyderabad.
GMAT Score of 720
Chemical Engineer from IIT-Delhi
2 and a half years of work-ex in Dr.Reddy's Laboratories.
The entire interview was centered around my project-Change Management Initiative (driven by Mckinsey).
So they asked me to describe the project end-to-end.They then asked some specific questions like what were the challenges that you faced, what was your achievement, etc.
You are an engineer-why did you opt for this kind of a role.
Then some this and that questions like what do you do on weekends, how do you travel to the company, what are the working hours, etc.
Nothing more...
And yes, the essay topic was 'Forum'
I had my interview recently in Hyderabad.
GMAT Score of 720
Chemical Engineer from IIT-Delhi
2 and a half years of work-ex in Dr.Reddy's Laboratories.
The entire interview was centered around my project-Change Management Initiative (driven by Mckinsey).
So they asked me to describe the project end-to-end.They then asked some specific questions like what were the challenges that you faced, what was your achievement, etc.
You are an engineer-why did you opt for this kind of a role.
Then some this and that questions like what do you do on weekends, how do you travel to the company, what are the working hours, etc.
Nothing more...
And yes, the essay topic was 'Forum'
Chennai Guys, Time for Mock session-VII.lets get prepared for our best, In case we got a call even an hour before IV we will make it...:)venue: Madras Cafe, Lower ground Floor, Ispahani Center, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai
Time: 11:00 AM, 27 January 2013
@mohitkhetan @Uphill @Worldpeace93 @geeteshaiyer
@karthiknitt Your presence is most expected...:)
@sridreammba @Varahi ATB Guys, Make us proud..:)
Anyone else from Chennai willing to join is most welcome.
Time: 11:00 AM, 27 January 2013
@mohitkhetan @Uphill @Worldpeace93 @geeteshaiyer
@karthiknitt Your presence is most expected...:)
@sridreammba @Varahi ATB Guys, Make us proud..:)
Anyone else from Chennai willing to join is most welcome.
@vk1986 thank you very much 😃 i just read up.. and i guess all healthcare alls are coming in. I had actually said I would like to pursue consulting in pharma industry.. And i read up probably they have panel from the same industry.. anybody from pune/ or anyone else who got an interview and is interested in mock interview??? let me know!
dost log.... any new interview calls? ya ummeed chhor du? 
ISB.... why are you making me wait so long...
I noticed that few puys were wondering whether interview panel has access to your GMAT Score and academics.
Acc to ISB, "The interview panel will have read your essays and gone through your CV. However, they do not have access to your academic and GMAT scores (to avoid any kind of influence and for a fair judgment). The panel will question you on what you €™ve written in your essays and about your work experience."
20 days...
485 hours....
29100 minutes...
ISB has put up a new website: http://beta.isb.edu
They are still updating the content. The new site looks awesome 
Interview debriefs of another kind!!
All puys who want to get into consulting after ISB, please go thru this pdf. It has Mckinsey Interview Experiences from CO06.
Another useful link for consulting aspirants:
Thanks srm85!! Great links!!
Just finished my interview today....was asked about my projects in detail..then started the grilling about why consulting...the panel just got stuck and were constantly challenging my views of why...was not quite able to answer them with conviction..not sure what to make of it..whatvhas been the experience with other puys?
@ajayg1984 said:Just finished my interview today....was asked about my projects in detail..then started the grilling about why consulting...the panel just got stuck and were constantly challenging my views of why...was not quite able to answer them with conviction..not sure what to make of it..whatvhas been the experience with other puys?
my experience was very similar to yours. i had mentioned the idea of starting a venture 6-8 years down the line and they kept saying it wont work, and i dont think i was able to convince them either.
i had my i/v on 20th in Hyderabad. It was extremely chilled out. No grilling whatsoever. for 10 minutes we were discussing about cricket! (i had mentioned it in my hobbies). rest of the time was spent discussing about my international experience and there were couple of technical questions (my background is in Finance). I think it went well as the panel (consisting of 3 alumni) seemed sold on my answers (hopefully they were not playing along). happy to answer further questions.
i had my i/v on 20th in Hyderabad. It was extremely chilled out. No grilling whatsoever. for 10 minutes we were discussing about cricket! (i had mentioned it in my hobbies). rest of the time was spent discussing about my international experience and there were couple of technical questions (my background is in Finance). I think it went well as the panel (consisting of 3 alumni) seemed sold on my answers (hopefully they were not playing along). happy to answer further questions.