The wait for the R1 Applicants at ISB is very stressful and I though of some stuff that may just lighten up the atmosphere and help cope with the stress of waiting…
At the MBA Interview…
Me: tell us about your strengths…
Candidate: I always trust my instincts and if they don’t work I instinctively try something else…
Next…
Me: So what did you learn from this prank on your TEAM?
Candidate: Laugh alone and the world thinks you’re an idiot…
Next…
Me: What is the 1 lesson u have from ur 3 failed ventures?
Candidate : To have faithful ppl run ur business hire the needy but never the greedy!
Next…
Me: Tell me something about yourself that is not on your profile here…
Candidate: High School students in 2013 have the same anxiety levels as insane asylum patients in the 1950s…
Next…
Me: So what is your one weakness you can share with us?
Candidate: I act like I don’t care, but deep down I swear it kills me…
Next…
Senior candidate at the MBA interview when asked to comment on ‘Leadership’ said…
“These days being a leader is difficult … you never know if people are following you or chasing you.”
Next…
Candidate: My goal is to live a life as detached as that Buddhist Monk Alumni of your school.
Me (With a startled expression): Then Why do you plan to do an MBA at ISB.
Candidate: NETWORKING
And finally…
Me: What is your short term Goal?
Candidate: Well win 5 Crores in KBC. Become a celeb and enter BigBoss. Show how humorous you are and start anchoring a comedy night show.
(No this didn’t happen at a real interview… this was a friend of mine giving me mock interview practice for voice over Skype training).
If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur.