Fore School of Management Delhi :Interview Experience (2023-24)

Fore School of Management, Delhi Interview Experience (2023-24)

Background:

• Age: 22 (F)
• Final year pursuing Sociology (Hons.) from Delhi University
• Scores: 10th – 94%, 12th – 92%, Grad – 67.5%
• CAT: 92.4 percentile
• Applied for: PGDM Core and PGDM Financial Management

Fore School of Management Delhi Interview Introduction :

• Panelist 1: “Please introduce yourself in a minute.”
• Panelist 2: “Tell us something about yourself that’s not on this application.”

Question of Academic and Career Aspirations:

• Panelist 1: “Why did you choose Sociology for your undergraduate studies?”
• Panelist 2: “What motivated you to pursue an MBA now?”

Questions on Sociology and Insights:

• Panelist 1: “What is your favorite topic in Sociology and why?”
• Panelist 2: “How do you think the portrayal of women in advertisements has evolved over the years?”

Questions on Current Trends and Campaigns:

• Panelist 1: “What do you think about the campaign or phrase ‘men will be men’?”
• Panelist 2: “What impact do you think gendered marketing of toys has on children?”

Questions on CAT Score and Applications:

• Panelist 1: “What was your CAT score and where else have you applied?”
• Panelist 2: “Why did you choose Fore School of Management?”

Questions on Personal Reflection:

• Panelist 1: “Can you share your biggest failure? Why do you think that failure happened, and what did you do about it?”
• Panelist 2: “How have you grown from that experience?”

FORE ON Extempore Topic

• Panelist 1: “Your extempore topic is ‘Make in India.’ You have one minute to prepare and two minutes to speak.”

Questions on Career Goals and Future Plans

• Panelist 2: “What are your future plans after completing your MBA?”
• Panelist 1: “Have you considered pursuing an entrepreneurship course given your interest in business?”

Questions on Business and Economics

• Panelist 1: “How do you think Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) impacts a nation like India?”
• Panelist 2: “What are your expectations from the upcoming budget?”

Questions on General Knowledge and Opinions:

• Panelist 1: “What are your views on the recent changes in education policy in India, particularly those introduced in 2020?”
• Panelist 2: “How do you think the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the medical sector?”

OVERALL Interview Experience at FORE

• Thorough and pleasant interview at Fore School of Management with welcoming panelists with diverse educational background and gender diversity
• Brief summary of academic achievements, milestones, and future goals provided.
• Passion for Sociology, particularly gender studies, discussed, influencing worldview.
• Motivation for MBA explained, aiming to merge sociological insights with business strategies.
• Examined gender representation in media, emphasized ‘Make in India’ extempore’s goals, shared personal failure, discussed FDI’s significance and budget expectations, and outlined MBA alignment with career aspirations and entrepreneurship interests.