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Aerospace to MBA: Cracking the FORE Interview

From Aerospace to MBA: How This IT Professional Navigated the FORE Interview

Candidate Profile

  • Background: Aerospace Engineering
  • Work Experience: 42 months in IT
  • Academics:
    • 10th Grade: 95%
    • 12th Grade: 87.2%
    • Undergraduate: 68.2%

Interview Panel

  • Panel Composition: 3 Male Interviewers

Interview Questions & Candidate's Approach

🔹 Icebreaker & Profile-Related Questions

M1: Tell me about yourself. (1-minute response)

📌 Tip: Keep it concise and structured—cover your background, work experience, key achievements, and motivation for an MBA.

M1: How has Aerospace Engineering helped you in your current IT role?

📌 Tip: Draw parallels between analytical skills, problem-solving approaches, and technical adaptability from aerospace to IT.

M1: Do you know what CAA is? Can you explain it?

📌 Tip: Be aware of major national policies and their implications. Provide a neutral, well-informed response.

M1: Any recent news you have followed?

📌 Candidate’s Response: Discussed the funding winter for Indian startups and its link to the IT recession.

📌 Tip: Relate news topics to your industry to showcase business awareness.

🔹 Work Experience & Behavioral Questions

M2: Can you share an incident from your professional life that you’re proud of?

📌 Tip: Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method to structure your response and highlight impact.

M2: How did you score in your annual appraisals?

📌 Tip: Answer honestly while emphasizing consistency, growth, and feedback incorporation.

🔹 MBA Motivation & Career Goals

M3: You can become a manager without an MBA. Why do you want one?

📌 Tip: Highlight leadership aspirations, strategic growth, and how an MBA bridges skill gaps.

M3: Do all managers at your workplace have an MBA?

M3: Then why not follow their path instead of pursuing an MBA?

📌 Tip: Acknowledge alternative paths but emphasize structured learning, networking, and leadership acceleration through an MBA.

🔹 Industry Awareness & Hobbies

M3: Since you mentioned gaming as a hobby, what do you know about Sony and Microsoft in the gaming industry?

(Candidate hadn’t followed gaming news.)

M3: What are your thoughts on Call of Duty?

(Candidate responded that they don’t play shooter games.)

M3: Have you followed any major trends in the gaming industry?

(Candidate admitted they hadn’t.)

📌 Tip: If you mention hobbies, stay updated on industry trends. Even a basic understanding of business aspects (acquisitions, market trends) helps.

🔹 Extempore Round

Topic: Is the Indian Economy ready to go cashless?

📌 Tip: Structure your response with pros, cons, challenges, and potential solutions. Support with data or real-world examples.

🔹 Closing Question

M1: What were your CAT scores?

(Candidate answered.)

M1: Okay, thanks. You may log off now.

📌 Overall Interview Tone: Neutral and interrogative, but not pressurizing.

🔥 Key Takeaways for Aspirants

  • ✅ Structure answers logically—connect your background to your career goals.
  • ✅ Stay updated on recent news, especially business and policy-related topics.
  • ✅ Be prepared to defend your MBA motivation against counterarguments.
  • ✅ If you mention hobbies, have some industry knowledge related to them.
  • ✅ Approach extempore topics with a balanced view, covering multiple perspectives.

📌 Disclaimer

This interview experience is based on real candidate interactions. Some details such as names, locations, and specifics have been altered to maintain privacy. However, the core questions and insights remain authentic. This post is for educational purposes and does not represent the official stance of any institution.

📢 Stay tuned for more MBA interview experiences and preparation tips!
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