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cool..i have mine in bangalore this weekend..

Had my interview yesterday in Mumbai. Brad announced upfront that he won't be asking any difficult questions and this would be more sort of a conversation. Qs: 1. Past work experience/Resume 2. Why MBA? 3. Career Goals 4. What did you learn from your latest assignment as a leader (I am leading a 20 member team)? 5. How will you convince a recruiter considering you have moved several firms? No questions on extra curricular or hobbies. Interview lasted for 25 minutes. Felt like an HR interview. I was the last to be interviewed at 4 pm. Brad did inform that there are many more applicants from Bangalore than Mumbai/New Delhi. My view is those invited in this lot have a very good chance of receiving an admit but still keeping fingers crossed. All the best.

Tashi I had my interview back in Oct over Skype and it lasted about 23 minutes, with small talk in the beginning and the end. Straight to the point, between 5 and 7 questions and that's it. It would appear from what other applicants are saying, no one has had an interview lasting more then 30 minutes, so I wouldn't make to much of the short duration.

guys till when can we expect interview calls for Round 1?? haven't heard anything from them yet...

Had my first interview yesterday and it was a great! It was a Skype interview and the 2nd year student made it very pleasant and relaxed. All in all it was a great experience and it lasted over half an hour.

Anyone done with his interview with Brad?? If yes please share your experience??

Has any international applicant living in US received a interview invite yet? I live in Chicago and have not yet!

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