Curse of Being an MBA Student. Not really

Hey guys. First blog (courtesy my MBA programme) and i took up a topic (please tolerate with me) you all must have wondered after taking MBA especially if you are not from A top B. School. We join MBA and the most common word my friends say is we are Cursed.

The bitter reality if you are not from top 10 B schools the placement scenario is tough, but on positive side all other B.Schools are almost same so we (yes i am an Amitian) are all at level platform.
Same average packages, same sales profiles, same sitting through n- no of interviews and same cursing that why we came here. At one time like engineering, MBA was considered very precious but not now.

Yes we all have taken MBA at times when jobs and packages are poor and market scenario is degrading day by day. Yes all that we learn in our B School the infrastructure is not what we saw on T.V ads( but hey that's their marketing strategy and we bought it). But MBA isn't all that Bad if you take its positive aspects.

What i have learned after 1 year of MBA is that only our experiences, our own efforts, our contacts, extra curricular activities and maximum interaction with industry and yes a good dosage of luck does wonders. MBA is after all a Management degree. How well we manage ourselves in any B. School is what helps us.

People say MBA is bad, i say where else will you study with a "biotech professional", an "IT engineer", a "Textile professional",an "air-hostess",an "ubiquitous banker", an "M.B.B.S. or a Pharma guy". So you get to meet diverse people. And the Batch is usually the most appealing aspect , most guys drool over the MBA girls, and MBA guys are considered most well dressed.

For me MBA is a sea of practical learning, meeting new people, you have maximum time to get indulged in other extra curricular activities. Trust me i am an engineering student and MBA appears a cake walk in terms of academics in front of Engineering. I agree that MBA IS A ROLLER COASTER RIDE. How well you enjoy this roller coaster is your choice
So guys with this belief that we all would do something good despite the regular cursing of our MBA degree.Its an open Page for all MBA alumnus/aspirants, MBA students and MBA pass-outs.

Any comments suggestions on MBA related experiences, summer internship positives(or negatives with censored cursing) are welcomed here. Look out for another post soon(i hope i will post something interesting next time).

Disclaimer- All the stupid has been said, there is nothing more i can add

Best Interview Tips for TRICKY QUESTIONS. What to say and what not to say

Do you wonder that despite a good resume why you haven't landed a good job?

Most likely the problem lies with you and not with your resume. It's not always that your resume gets you the dream job. It also depends how well you manage the interview part, especially the 'tough and tricky' questions.

Without much more flair i'm gonna give some tips that are asked in interview and how to crack them

Tell us about yourself.

This is really more of a request than a question. But these few words can put you on the spot in a way no question can.

• Don't into a lengthy history or wander off in different directions. 
• Your response should be focused and purposeful. 
• Consider your response to this question as a commercial that sells your autobiography. 
• Provide an answer that includes basic personal and professional information

Time Limit - 60 Seconds

Where do you see yourself five years from now?

This open-ended question is one of the most difficult and stressful ones job seekers face. Employers ostensibly ask this question because they are looking for people who know what they want to do and who are focused on specific professional goals.

"In five years I hope to be working with an employer in an increasingly responsible position, that enables me to utilize my talents and work closely with my colleagues in solving important problems. I see myself taking on new and exciting challenges in an enjoyable environment and hopefully this will be with your company."
Do not indicate that you hope to start your own business, change careers, or go back to school. Such responses indicate a lack of long-term interest since you do not plan to be around for long.

We all have weaknesses. What are some of your major weaknesses?

This is not the time to confess all your problems nor to confidently say you have no weaknesses. The best way to handle this question is to mention personal weaknesses that are outside the job or a professional weakness that you have already improved upon.

The key to answering negative questions is to give them a positive spin. For this particular question your best bet is to admit to a weakness that isn't catastrophic, 

• I don’t have as much management experience as I’d like – I believe that I have strong leadership potential, but I really want the opportunity to grow these skills.
• "I have a real weakness for chocolate that tends to go right to my waist! I'm watching my calories carefully these days!

What type of decisions do you have difficulty making?

Show that you are generally decisive but mention that there are situations that give you time to pause or you are learning how to better make decisions. For example,

"I sometimes have difficulty choosing between two equally good ideas"

What is your biggest failure?

Focus on something outside your work or something that happened on the job that you later fixed. Do not admit to any personal quality that might hamper job performance, such as procrastination, laziness or lack of concentration. Choose something that will not reflect badly on your ability to perform in the given position, such as one that took place early in your career.

We're considering two other candidates for this position. Why should we hire you rather than someone else?

Do not be distracted by the mention of two other candidates, you don't know anything about them and they could be fictitious. Focus on what strengths you bring to the table. 

These should be consistent with the four things most employers are looking for in candidates during the job interview: 

• competence, 
• professionalism, 
• enthusiasm, 
• and likability. 

What would you do if one of our competitors offered you a position?

The interviewer is trying to determine whether the candidate is truly interested in the industry and company, or whether he or she has chosen the company randomly. Contrast your perceptions of the company with its competitors, and talk about the company's products or services that you've encountered. In the long run, which players do you believe are most viable and why? This is also a good place to ask the interviewer for his or her opinion.

Why should We hire you?

Don't repeat your resume or employment history. Offer one or two examples to explain why you're talking to this particular company. This question often remains unasked, but it's always in the back of the recruiter's mind. Even if this question isn't asked, you should find an opportunity to use your prepared response sometime during the interview, perhaps in your closing remarks.

IMPORTANT TIPS

• DONT BLAME OTHERS
• SELL YOURSEL
• BE POSITIVE
• STAY CALM
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK WELL