From Fashion to Future: How This Apparel Professional Navigated the IIM Kozhikode Interview
Candidate Profile
- Background: Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)
- Work Experience: 2+ years (25 months) at a leading fashion conglomerate (ABFRL)
- Academics:
- 10th Grade: 90%
- 12th Grade: 88%
- Undergraduate CGPA: 7.0
- CAT Percentile: 98.06% (General category, non-engineer male)
Interview Panel
- Number of Panelists: 2 (both male)
- Interview Mode: Online (Forenoon slot)
- Scheduled Time: 10:50 am; interview began at 10:00 am (earlier than scheduled)
- Duration: Approximately 12 minutes
Interview Questions & Candidate’s Approach
🟢 Icebreaker & Domain Knowledge
🔵 Panelist: Tell me something about yourself.
📌 Tip: Keep your introduction concise—highlight academic background, work experience, and unique achievements.
🔵 Panelist: What is sustainable fashion?
📌 Tip: Prepare definitions and current trends related to your domain; support answers with real-world examples.
🔵 Panelist: Do you think sustainable fashion will gain popularity in India?
📌 Tip: Present a balanced view—mention growing awareness, challenges like cost, consumer behavior, and initiatives by brands.
🔵 Panelist: What is the NSE issue?
📌 Tip: Stay updated on major business news; even outside your sector, they may test your general awareness.
🟢 Job Role & Industry Insights
🔵 Panelist: What is the supply chain like in your current role?
📌 Tip: Explain the process clearly—focus on key stages like sourcing, production, quality checks, logistics.
🔵 Panelist: What’s your current job role?
📌 Tip: Break down responsibilities into functional areas; mention metrics or impact if possible.
🔵 Panelist: Why is Industry 4.0 important in the ready-made garments (RMG) industry?
📌 Tip: Link automation, data integration, smart manufacturing to efficiency, customization, sustainability.
🔵 Panelist: What’s the difference between Industry 3.0 and Industry 4.0?
📌 Tip: Prepare crisp differences—automation vs smart automation, digitization vs cyber-physical systems.
🟢 Candidate’s Turn – Asking the Right Questions
🔵 Candidate: Politely asked if they could clarify a doubt at the end (question asked and addressed).
📌 Tip: Seeking clarification shows engagement; make sure it’s thoughtful and relevant.
Key Takeaways for Aspirants
- ✅ Interviews can be short yet intense—prepare to be precise under time pressure.
- ✅ Know your domain inside out; questions will often go deeper into your industry.
- ✅ Stay updated on current affairs and business news—they may come up unexpectedly.
- ✅ If interrupted mid-answer, stay calm and shift gears smoothly.
- ✅ A polite, meaningful question at the end leaves a good impression.
📢 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, company names, 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, company names, 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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