International Interview Experience - 6

This is the telephonic interview experience of Mr. AB, held on 27-11-2006



His profile:
GMAT: 760 (re-applicant - had applied last year w/ 680 and was rejected after i/v)
Work-Ex: 5.5 yrs
Extra curricular: Strong
Academics: Good

The extracts

"Panel consisted of two members - Seema & Pankaj. My i/v experience was no different from many of previous experiences - very cordial and more of a discussion. However, at no point in time I could make out whether they are confused/convinced etc (that's one downside of telephonic i/v, i guess).

Here is the list of Qs that I was asked:

Seema: Do you want to mention anything that is not already part of your application?

Pankaj: Few follow-up Qs on my response.
Seema: Tell us about your experience during 1st yr at work?

Pankaj: Some probing/follow-up Qs on the activities & publications (those that were published in the monthly IT journal et al) during 1st yr.

Seema/Pankaj: Couple of Qs related to my essays/application.

Pankaj: From the info. in your application & our discussion so far - you're alreadyplaying a consultant role - then why do you want to pursue MBA? (I had mentioned, in the cover letter, my aspiration to be a consultant)

Pankaj: What do you think will be different (work wise) in you post MBA?

Seema: What are your favorite books & why? (I had mentioned reading as one of my hobbies)Seema: Any Qs for us?

Fingers: Crossed "

Well friends, keeeeeeeeeeeeeep you fingers croooooooooooooosed.

All the best for the remaining shorlisted applicants.