Group Discussion/MBA... Education Question Answer Session

Q: When shud I cut the talk of my peers in a GD ......even though I
hav many points I find it difficult to get a chance..

Answer : It is extremely important for you to get the structure right,
upfront. If the direction is not right, better interrupt and lead the
GD.

________________________________

Q: what would be the percentile of score 25 net and can i expect calls
form SDMIMD and NIRMA.

Answer : Chance hai, though I suggest u apply to FORE, Kirloskar,
IISWBM, LBS, BIM Tech as well.

________________________________

Q: what do you think of iits other than Mumbai and delhi wat r the
other i can opt if i get a good score in JMET.

Answer : IIT Karagpur > Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore > IIT, Chennai.

________________________________

Q: last question other than SIBM & SCMHERD in Symbiosis family are
there any other good colleges.

Answer : SIIB, SIMS, SIMC are all okay, depends on your interest.

________________________________

Q: I am basically an introvert person.I have confidence in getting
through th written exams but how do I appear for the personal
interview and GD which are as important as written interview.How do I
overcome my fear for PI /GD.working in a consultancy firm it has
become quite essential to do my MBA.Please suggest.

Answer : Desperation! If you want it bad enough you will do whatever
it takes. Retire the introvert in you.

________________________________

Q: what questions will they ask in the personal interview? Is GK important?

Answer : GK that is relevent to your background is important. For
example if you are in the IT industry, you ought to know about
important events/people in this area.

________________________________

Q: out of context question. IIM Indore has Exec PGP course , what is
cut-of for this?

Answer : Depends on the number of applicants and the number of years
of work experience that you have, nothing fixed is defined.

________________________________

Q: May i know about any book which sums up all the current affairs
knowledge required for gd.

Answer : Check out Malayalam Manorama and CL Yearbook. Most
importantly, read the editorials in the newspapers.

________________________________

Q: PLEASE COMMENT ON NUS OR NANYANG'S MBA WORTH FOR JOBS IN INDIA ?

Answer : An MBA from these institutes will help you get a placement in
Asia-Pacific region and will not be of great help for placement in
India immediately after graduation.

________________________________

Q: ONE DOUBT FROM ME...SHOULD I BE AGGRESIVE IN A GD?OR LAID BACK?LAST
YEAR I ATTENDED A FEW GDS AND I WASNT AGGRESIVE..I WAS ALWAYS
POLITE..AS IN.NEVER INTERRUPTING ANYONE"..OR"ALWAYS SAYING
PLEASE.."SAYING"ADDING ONTO UR POINT..SO THAT POEPLE WILL STOP
SPEAKING..BUT I THINK IT DIDNT WORK OUT...DO INEED TO BE AGGRESSIVE...

Answer : In a chaotic GD being polite will not help; you have to
moderate your stance depending upoon the situation.

________________________________

Q: Is GDPI class helpful in improving the shy person's skills.

Answer : Yes.

________________________________

Q: what do you think about ALLIANCE BUSINESS ACADEMY i have got a call
letter for its interview and asking me to pay 1000/- for its
application

Answer : Not a very promising institute.

________________________________


Q: by the way which is the best mba by corespondence.

Answer : Symbiosis, IMT and NM offer DLPs (Distance Learning
Programmes) which are good. These are substantially better than pure
correspondence.

________________________________

Q: my question is : i m doing great in my job. my salary is more than
50,000/- permonth here in saudi arabia, i m 27 now, single. and i dont
want to live for ever here, and i dont have any good job there in
india, even i have, but i cant get this much salary, i want to start a
factory there in india, but i m not having more than 5 lakh. please
guid me what should i do. i m thinking a lot on this matter.

Answer : If you can find investors good. Else put together more
capital. Also useful if you can find likeminded people who share your
interest to participate.

________________________________

Q: How much aggresive should I be.. I feel it necessary to interrupt
people sometimes to put my point of view. I find it difficult to stop
myself at that point of time.. is it okay to do so.
.
Answer : As I said earlier, it is situational. Do not be rude if the
situation does not demand is all I can say.

________________________________

Q: How MBA helps, to build an organisation. How is important for one
to have the MBA to open his/her organisation.

Answer : MBA is not essential but it is helpful in running a business

________________________________

wat to do? : well...basically i have 2 doubts1)what is the expected
cut-offs for the IIMS?2)what kind of weightage is given to gds?

Answer : IIMs: 47-49. This weightage is not declared, but is
substantial enough to make a difference between selection and
rejection.

________________________________

Q: How much MBA graduate a better as compared to others to open an
orgnisation. Can u make the Comparison. Is Azim Premji [Images] or
Naran Murthy did their MBA.

Answer : An MBA has the working knowledge of all functional areas
before he/she picks up a job while others will learn on the job. Azim
Premji, Dhirubhai Ambani, Bill Gates [Images] are not MBAs.

________________________________

Q: HOW ABOUT JOBS AT ABROAD(OTHER THAN APAC) AFTER DOING NUS/NANYANG MBA ??

Answer : After working for a couple of years in APAC region, you can
look for placements anywhere.

________________________________

Q: My question I am currently working for a software firm in banaglore
but i want to do further studies without leaving the job, can I go for
PGSEM course part time offered IIMB, is it worth doing part time
course on Management, how does it enhance my future.... By SHIVA.

Answer : It is definitely useful, though the value derived from a
placement perspective will predominantly depend on your initiative.

________________________________

Q: I am an MCOM graduate and i am interested to complete IAS pls give
some tips regaurding it

Answer : IAS interviews are knowledge intensive, you need to have
indepth knowledge of many areas.

________________________________

Q: most of the pannel ask why you what to do mba ?

Answer : Absolutely, the reason for this is they want to check your
goal clarity and whether you have thought this through.

________________________________

Q: I m 22.I have gap of 2 years in my gradutatoin but i have W-Ex in
1)7 years courier 2)5years LIC [Get Quote] agency 3)5 years in Retail
cloth business my acdemic record is around 55% How can I ans.Questions
in PI abt this record & gap? PLZ HELP ME.

Answer : Tell them the truth, it always works.

________________________________

Q: r the hostels in IIMs coed ?

Answer : Yes

________________________________

Q: how is the difiiculty level of XAT and SNAP compared to CAT

Answer : On a scale of 10, if CAT is 10 then XAT will be 7 and SNAP 5.

________________________________

Q: asked u same question what your expertise say how to approach this
question Why u want to do mba .

Answer : Explain how an MBA will help you achieve your career goals,
remember that MBA is a means to an end and not the end itself.

________________________________

Q: if a Person with Ph.D is asked as to why he wants to go for mba at
iim, Idealy how she should respond.

Answer : Honestly give the panel the real reason for it.

________________________________

wat to do? : CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME OUT WITH HOW I SHOULD BE IN AN
INTERVIEW...N WHAT LEVEL OF TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WILL I BE EXPOSED
TO??

Answer : Be yourself. Questions on technical competence depends on the
depth of your current exposure to the same. I would not expect the
same competence from a fresher as compared to someone with five years
of work experience.

________________________________

Q: apart from newspapers what should be read for GD/PIs ?

Answer : Try reading stuff based on your areas of interest, and also
initiate yourself to business issues by reading a business magazine if
possible.

________________________________

Q: i am software professional and want to be expert in speaking and
writing english.please guide me that what should i do ? should i join
any institute,please suggest me the best institute in delhi.

Answer : Try JNU or CIEFL Hyderabad.

________________________________

Q: I 'm a self-employed, BE + 14 yrs work-ex. I want to do MBA from a
premier institute either from India or Overseas.At 35, with all the
responsibilities I 've, I dont think, I 'll be able to take up
CAT/GMAT. Are there any options available where in I can still take up
the same?

Answer : You could try part time MBA courses -- FMS for example, but
they too would have their own entrance test.

________________________________

Q: just wanted to know how to crack in GD only.

Answer : Must speak is the first rule of doing well in a GD. For more
information please visit this link:
http://www.careerlauncher.com/pegasus/mba_coaching/pdp.html.

________________________________

Q: I am working for one of the BPO and I am planning to work in an R&D
group. I am having 4 yrs of experience but not having an MBA. Will my
experience would be counted or would they look for an MBA

Answer : An MBA is useful, but not necessary in any job shift.When
looking for the ideal candidate, organisations map skill sets, which
are more important than qualifications.

________________________________


Q: I have an experience of 4.5 yrs in reputed company, How MBA will
benefit me at this stage of my career.

Answer : Better growth prospects becuse of opportunities available
outside your core area also.

________________________________

Q: HOW GOOD ARE TAPMI-BANGALORE, LOYOLA-CHENNAI PART-TIME MBA
PROGRAM'S? ARE THEY WORTH TRYING ? ANY OTHER COMPARABLE INSTITUTE'S
PART-TIME PROGRAM ?

Answer : FMS Delhi Univ is possibly the best part time course, however
the placement record of most of the part-time courses is not very
good.

________________________________

Q: could you say me fifve month prepration is enough to complete the exam.

Answer : Yes

________________________________

Q:i have experience of 1 year in Pvt ltd company which is MNC does
this not have any value as they say they need only Public ltd company
exp?

Answer : Private limited company experience is okay. Remember Godrej
[Get Quote] is a Pvt Ltd company.

________________________________

Q: alright, but how do you decide which field to pursue. Have been
into an ops-it role ... should I decide to go for an MBA in IT or ops
mgmt.

Answer : Defer this decision to second year of MBA. You will learn
about all the functional areas in your first
year and will be better equipped to take the deciaion.

________________________________

Q: Hello Gautam and Arjun, Could you recommend some good sources of
information on contemporary topics on the web? Which will give a broad
understanding of the variuos developments around the globe? Thanks!

Answer : www.bbc.co.uk is a good place to start, though the list is
honestly endless. News web sites are generally good resources.

No comments:

Post a Comment