SSBF GE PI WAT / GDPI Experience

Panel Composition:

Candidate: Unnamed

GD-PI Details:

Introduction:

Panelist 1 (Female):

Question 1:
Topic: Walk me through your resume.
Response: The candidate provided a detailed walkthrough of their resume.
Question 2:
Follow-up: If you come from a business family, why not join your family business?
Response: The candidate explained their choice and reasons for not immediately joining the family business.
Question 3:
Follow-up: After MBA, do you plan to join your family business eventually?
Response: The candidate shared their post-MBA plans, possibly involving joining the family business.

Panelist 2 (Male):

Question 4:
Topic: Communication Skills
Question: You mentioned having good communication skills. Can you provide an example from your life?
Response: The candidate shared an example showcasing their communication skills.
Question 5:
Topic: Analytical Skills
Question: You mentioned analytical skills as your strength. Can you provide an example?
Response: The candidate answered, but the panel wasn’t satisfied, leading to deeper exploration.
Question 6:
Closing: Any questions you want to ask about us?
Response: The candidate was about to ask, but Panelist 1(Female) interjected, saying they are good, and the candidate can leave. Thanked the candidate for their time.

Observations:

The interview covered the candidate’s resume, family background, post-MBA plans, communication skills, and analytical skills.
The candidate faced a deeper exploration of their analytical skills, indicating a need for more clarity in their response.
The interview ended with a polite dismissal, and the candidate was thanked for their time.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss their resume, family background, and post-MBA plans.
Demonstrating communication and analytical skills with specific examples is crucial.
It’s advisable for candidates to have thoughtful questions prepared for the interviewers, even if the panel suggests they can leave.