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CoolAvenues' Interview with:
Varun Jindal
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM), Nashik.

1. General Questions
2. Questions related to Pre-MBA Preparation
3. Questions related to Group Discussion / Group Exercise
4. Interview-related Questions
5. After Joining MBA

3. Questions related to Group Discussion / Group Exercise

Q. Was Group Discussion or Group Exercise part of selection process?
A. Yes. The discussion is usually on a case. The case-study exercise is used to test the analytical skills of a candidate.

Q. The duration of Group Discussion, size of the group, number of panelists, etc.
A. The group was given 1 minute to think, 10 minutes to discuss the case, and 2 minutes to summarize and conclude. There were 8 members in the group and 2 panelists were there to evaluate the performance of the candidates.

Q. What was your Group Discussion topic?
A. The group discussion took place on the Case of an Industrial Problem.

Q. Tell us about your Group Discussion experience?
A. I tried to speak around 7 times; however, I could be heard 3 times only. Overall, I wasn't fully satisfied with my performance in the Group Discussion.

Q. How was the environment during discussion?
A. The discussion on the case study started on a good-note. However, gradually it turned out to be a fish market as everyone wanted to convey his/her points.

Q. Describe your impression of the your team members and overall process ?
A. All the members participated in the discussion. However, there was a lack of team-work.

Q. Some handy tips that would be of great help.
A. It is important to strike a balance between listening and speaking in a Group Discussion. Those who speak too much and don't give a chance to others to speak are generally not selected. Also, those who speak too less are not preferred as well. Use of good body language makes the discussion more effective.

Q. Were there any set norms of Group Discussion?
A. There were no set norms for Group Discussion. Only timelines were specified.

Contd.   4. Interview-related Questions