This is the real ISB interview experience of a candidate who has 8 years of experience as Navigating Officer in Fleet Management Limited. He has an undergraduate degree in Science from Training Ship, Chanakya College and a GMAT score of 650.
The ISB interview was conducted on January 8, 2022. As per the candidate’s information, there were two alumni from 2004 and 2007 batch, a member from Admissions Committee (who was a silent observer) in the interview panel. In his/her opinion, the interview was mainly focused on his profession and future goals.
| Interview date | 08 Jan, 2022 |
| Work profile | 8 years experience Navigating Officer in Fleet Management Limited |
| Re – Applicant? | No |
| Interviewer’s Profile | 2 alumni and 1 from Adcom (Silent observer) |
| Your Opinion on the approach of the interviewers and their key focus | They wanted to know about my profession and future goals. |
| Suggestions and Preparation Tips for Prospective Students | Focus on the application. Most of the interview will revolve around the application. |
Qn1: Tell me about yourself
Ans1: I had a prepared answer for this one. I ended with the android application details in order to get the follow-up question on the same as I wanted to highlight this achievement.
Followup Qn: How you managed to make an app instead of no coding background
Ans: Explained in details about everything
Qn2: More questions regarding shipping industry
Ans2: Detailed about the problems the industry is facing and what can be the possible solutions
Followup Qn: Why western ports of India is busier than the eastern ports of India?
Ans: Managed to point out 2-3 points
QnN: My future goals
AnsN: Aligned the answer to the essays written in the application
Followup Qn: Questions regarding the problems the supply chain industry is facing and what can I do to solve those problems.
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