ISB Interview Debriefs
Check out some interview debriefs from ISB candidates!
#1
Interview Date: 13th Oct 2019
The interview panel consisted of 2 alumni. Both alumni had graduated 5-6 years ago.
The interview started with a quick enquiry about the candidate's health - this was highlighted in one of his essays.
A short introduction was provided by the alumni. No introduction was sought from the candidate.
The interview started with asking his experience at his undergrad university. The candidate had graduated from a top IIT 4 years ago, but this was NOT highlighted in the essays.
The interview continued, asking the candidate about his complete story: everything including career, why MBA, why ISB?
Asked to explain his experiences with people management.
Asked about his goals, and explanation for those goals? Situational follow-up questions
The interview ended with light questions on hobbies.
#2
Interview Date: 19th Oct 2019
The interview panel consisted of 2 alumni. Both alumni had graduated 5-6 years ago.
The interview started with detailed questions on the candidate’s career choices - the candidate had worked in 3 different companies over the last 5.5 years.
Asked focused questions about one of the companies which had been highlighted heavily in the essays.
Asked to provide examples of people management, stakeholder management and team management issues faced by the candidate while leading teams.
Asked about goals - why these goals and some follow up questions.
Asked a little bit about hobbies, with examples of how the candidate engaged in those hobbies
Ended with a highly positive note. most questions were as prepared and expected.
#3
Interview Date: 20th Oct 2019
The interview panel consisted of 2 alumni. Both alumni had graduated 6-8 years ago.
The interview started with detailed questions on the candidate’s career and achievements.
Asked focused questions on one of the earlier work experiences - mentioned in the essay but not heavily highlighted.
Asked in detail about HOW exactly the candidate worked and achieved project successes.
Detailed questions on Goals and link between short and long-term goals.
Hobbies, and why pursuing these?
Ended on a neutral note. Most questions were as prepared and expected.
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