My Interview Debrief in Delhi - 10:00AM
One word Essay on 'Decorum'
My panelist had two male interviewers - very polite and comfortable to talk with.
They directly jumped into my Essay with asking my introduction and all as if they were in a hurry. I was second to get interviewed today.
Here's a small chit chat I remember during interview.
Interviewer: So.. I see you have patents Granted. Please elaborate.
Me: I did best to elaborate in a very generic manner - not sounding too technical at all.
Interviewer: Okay. What are the three important parameters on which a patent may be granted?
Me: I answered.
They kept asking abt patent laws and all for next 10mins!!
Interviewer: So WHY MBA? and Why one year MBA from ISB?
Me: Explained my reasoning. Praised ISB
Interviewer: Why can't you position yourself(product Management) in the current company only. Do you really need MBA for that?
Me: Explained that I wish to change role that my organization doesn't offer.
Interviewer: Ever heard of Google Glass ? How will you price that product ?
Me: Did my best and gave my approach.
Interviewer: What are the top skills of a product manager?
Me: Gave my opinion.
Interviewer: Okay We are done.. Any questions?
Me: I asked one question regarding the curriculum of ISB.
Interviewer: Thanks! We are Done. Good Luck.
Me: Thank You.
No questions on Hobbies & Interests and any other activities outside professional work, although I had mentioned a few.
Interview lasted for around 30mins.
Advise - Please be clear about your post MBA roles and focus on your key selling points. They will emphasize upon skills that distinguish you from the pool of applicants. As I had mentioned my patents..so they grilled me for that half of the interview.
Good Luck!