From Aerospace Dreams to IT Realities: Navigating the GLIM Interview Journey
Candidate Profile
- Background: Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering
- Work Experience: 42 months in the IT industry
- Academics:
- 10th Grade: 87.2%
- 12th Grade: 90%
- Undergraduate CGPA: 6.8
Interview Panel
- Date: January 27, 2024
- Panel Composition: 2 Interviewers
- P1: Director of GLIM Chennai
- P2: Faculty member (Profile probing and GK)
- Duration: Around 15–20 minutes
- Overall Vibe: Friendly, slightly intense at times, but largely conversational
Interview Questions & Candidate's Approach
Icebreaker & Personal Background
🔵 P1: Where are you from? Is your family also based there? Are you the only child?
📌 Tip: These are warm-up questions meant to assess communication comfort and ease. Keep it personal yet professional.
🔵 P1: What other calls do you have? Why did you take a drop year? Couldn’t you prepare while working?
📌 Tip: If you took a break to prepare, own it confidently. Emphasize strategic planning, clarity of goals, and time management.
Career Motivation & Specialization
🔵 P1: Why do you want to pursue an MBA?
🔵 P1: What specialization are you planning at GLIM? How does it align with your long-term goals?
📌 Tip: Link specialization to career trajectory. Even if you're switching industries, connect your past experience with future aspirations.
🔵 P1: What was your role in your previous organization? What tangible value did you deliver to your clients?
📌 Tip: Use impact metrics and project examples. Focus on client outcomes and how your work added business value.
Academic & Career Transition
🔵 P2: Why shift from Aerospace Engineering to IT?
🔵 P2: Didn’t you do proper research before picking Aerospace for your undergrad?
🔵 P2: Did you even try to get a job in Aerospace?
📌 Tip: If questioned about a domain switch, be clear and logical. Speak about job market realities, evolving interests, or transferable skills. In this case, a composed and well-articulated answer was met with approval.
General Awareness
🔵 P2: Who is the current Minister of Civil Aviation in India?
📌 Tip: Brush up on current cabinet ministers and their portfolios. Focus on those related to your field or academic background.
Key Takeaways for Aspirants
- ✅ Justify Your Career Moves – Especially if you’ve made a major domain shift, back it with logic and market realities.
- ✅ Show Long-Term Planning – Your MBA goals and specialization choice should tie into a broader career vision.
- ✅ Expect Candid Conversations – Directors or senior panelists often prefer informal, reflective discussions.
- ✅ Know Your Past Role Well – Be ready with detailed examples of impact and contribution.
- ✅ Brush Up on Relevant GK – Especially facts that align with your academic or professional history.
📢 Disclaimer: Real Stories, Modified for Privacy
🛡️ The above interview experience is based on real candidate interactions collected from various sources. To ensure privacy, some details such as location, industry specifics, and numerical figures have been altered. However, the core questions and insights remain authentic. These stories are intended for educational purposes and do not claim to represent official views of any institution. Any resemblance to actual individuals is purely coincidental.
🛡️ The above interview experience is based on real candidate interactions collected from various sources. To ensure privacy, some details such as location, industry specifics, and numerical figures have been altered. However, the core questions and insights remain authentic. These stories are intended for educational purposes and do not claim to represent official views of any institution. Any resemblance to actual individuals is purely coincidental.
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