Personal Interview: Real account of MBA Admission Interview: Rohan Kapoor, CAT 97.2 %

This article is second in the series of Real Accounts of Personal Interview held for admissions at top B-schools in India.

Noida, India (prHWY.com) March 4, 2013 - To read our previous article on Real Accounts of Personal Interview, click here: http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/6747/
This article by MBAUniverse.com is second in the series of Real Accounts of Personal Interview held for top B-schools in India.

In spite of CAT 97 percentile, IIT degree and work ex of 3 years at a top company, this candidate was not recommended for final selection. Why? Go through the interview script below and avoid the mistakes that took place in his the PI round.

Rohan however, could not make to the institute due to a few reasons. His Personal Interview below will be a self analytical account for the aspiring candidates.

1st member - Please tell us about yourself.

Rohan - Sir, I have always been a very good student fully devoted to my studies. (Shifting in his chair). My father has a good business of electrical goods while my mother is working in a bank. (Not making any eye contact) They have always taught me to study more which I always follow. I got into IIT and now wish to pursue MBA from this Institute. I have been a team lead for the last one year in Maruti Suzuki and work there for even longer shifts whenever anyone is absent.

1st member - Does it mean you have to finish others' work along with yours?

Rohan- Sir, when a particular job is to be finished and some team members are on leave, I have to ensure that I finish it even if others do not work with such sincerity.

2nd member takes over - Rohan, you have scored a good percentile. Will you still join us, if you receive a call from IIMs?

Rohan- (moving in his chair and looking at the back of his hands, hesitates to answer and fumbles something inaudible)

2nd member - You are not audible, Rohan.

Rohan - Sir, I will have to think as I have not decided on this aspect.

2nd member - You are not sure. Do you need a few seconds to decide?

Rohan- (in a low voice) No sir, I may not decide in a few seconds or a few minutes.

2nd member- Ok...Why have you chosen to pursue MBA in Operations Management?

Rohan- (Avoiding any eye contact with the interviewer) Sir, well... in fact as I am working in Operations and logistics area...I thought it proper to opt for Operations Management.

2nd member - Would you not like to change your work domain after your MBA?

Rohan - Sir, I am not sure. May be I will go for any other specialization. Since I am working in Operations, I thought it is easiest to mention the same area.

3rd member takes over- There are number of Car manufacturing companies in the world. Do you think that the manufacturing processes are different in Japanese, Korean, American and Indian automobile companies?

Rohan- (looking down) Yes, they probably are.

3rd member - Do you have a specific example where they are different?

Rohan- (in a low voice) No sir.

3rd member - Maruti Suzuki is working in Japanese collaboration and Japanese use JIT manufacturing process concept. Tell us what is 'JIT'.

Rohan - (Looking flummoxed could not answer)

3rd member - Should I repeat the question?

Rohan - No sir, I do not know what JIT is.

3rd member - Wouldn't you like to know?

Rohan - Well sir, if you could tell me...

3rd member - JIT is an inventory strategy, companies employ to increase efficiency and decrease waste by receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process, to reduce inventory costs.

Rohan - Thank you sir.

3rd member - I think as an IITian, working in auto-manufacturing sector you ought to know this!

1st member - Thank you Mr. Rohan. We have taken much of your time, best of luck.

Rohan - (Still thinking what to say and how to exit, finally speaks) - Thank you Sir. Will I be offered admission to the Institute.

3rd member - We'll see.

Feedback:

1.Personal Interview continued for 15 minutes.

2. The candidate had a low confidence level

3.He lacks ability to take decision, appears to have been a book-worm only

4.Not well prepared for interview

5.Not much interested in learning the practical aspects.

6. Not recommended for admission.

(Rohan stands up and goes out, thinking and still perspiring.)

###

Tag Words: personal interview, pi tips, mba admission interview

Categories: Education

Press Release Contact
B-7, 2nd floor, Sector-64, Noida-201301

Link To This Press Release:

URL HTML Code