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ISB Interview prep: Tip No. 2

Q: Tell me about yourself:

This is going to be your opening question at the ISB interview, much like any other interview. Use it to set the context. This is not meant for you to speak out your resume bullet points one after the other. Instead, tell the panel your story - why did you take up a particular project? Why did you switch jobs?

However, keep track of the time. This is your elevator pitch and the answer should not be more than 2-3 minutes long. You can talk about your academics, professional life and/or hobbies, interests etc. - elements that tie in well with your story. The next set of questions can be based on what you tell the panel in this answer, so be wise about what you say.

End with a note saying why you are there.
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Got interview invite.... a good morning for me !
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Just received an interview invite. The mail says that they will let me know by 27th Jan whether they can schedule an interview for New Delhi . Otherwise, Hyderabad or Mohali is where I gotta gooo!
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very interesting thread! got interview shortlist as a pleasant surprise..I'm still wondering how? 6yrs of IT, 660 gmat. I have my skype interview on Jan 29th. very insightful debriefs, thanks to all who posted here, I'll post mine soon. Any suggestions on how to face the interview, please do comment.
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Got interview invite.... a good morning for me !
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Gudluck....

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Got an interview invite on 31st Jan.
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very interesting thread! got interview shortlist as a pleasant surprise..I'm still wondering how? 6yrs of IT, 660 gmat. I have my skype interview on Jan 29th. very insightful debriefs, thanks to all who posted here, I'll post mine soon. Any suggestions on how to face the interview, please do comment.

Hey Congrats on the call.
This shows yet again that GMAT is not everything
(I am the example on the other end of the decision :) )

Go through the "ISB Preparation Kit" in my signature. There are some useful links and articles.
Let me know if you need any other information
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Got an interview invite on 31st Jan.
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Congrats on the invite :)
Random information: Just noticed you have joined GMAT Club before me :)
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Got an interview invite on 31st Jan.
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Congrats on the invite :)
Random information: Just noticed you have joined GMAT Club before me :)

Thnx Ankur... Yes I joined the club long back...:)
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Just got an interview invite for 30th Jan Delhi.....Thank God.. :)
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I got invite for 1st Feb.
So applicants with low GMAT score.. please don't be disheartened :)
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Whats the range of score of people getting invites ?
I opted for delhi location, are people still getting invites for delhi ??
I am loosing hope now

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Hi,

This might be an overreaching thought, but from what I observed (PG and here) most of the people who have got calls are in the range of 670-710 for delhi (saw only one with 760). I know that GMAT score isn't everything but going by the bucket criteria that ISB seems to talk about itself, GMAT also plays a role.
Also, I don't think that so many people with good score will do badly with their essays. :!:

Just saying :wink:

PS: Disappointed at not having got a call yet :( . Sad more than disappointed :cry:
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Got an interview invite on 31st Jan.
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Congrats on the invite :)
Random information: Just noticed you have joined GMAT Club before me :)

Hi

Any update if Skype invites are rolling. and what kind of information does ISB send if it is not to select you for interview?
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Is there a post with a couple of interview de-briefs listed out together?
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Hi All,

Any information on Interviews for applicants who chose Hyd as location? Are they started. I have chosen Hyd.. No call yet........

This wait is really frustrating....... :cry:
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Hi,

This might be an overreaching thought, but from what I observed (PG and here) most of the people who have got calls are in the range of 670-710 for delhi (saw only one with 760). I know that GMAT score isn't everything but going by the bucket criteria that ISB seems to talk about itself, GMAT also plays a role.
Also, I don't think that so many people with good score will do badly with their essays. :!:

Just saying :wink:

PS: Disappointed at not having got a call yet :( . Sad more than disappointed :cry:

Even I am very disappointed at not getting an interview call yet. It is very difficult to get into ISB but I believed that I would atleast get a chance to interview.
I am still hoping that ISB would call me to hyd for interview.
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