Vaibhav’s Blog

Indian Institute of Management – Lucknow (IIM-L)

(Mumbai Center, 01-April-2010, 0930 HRS)

Verdict: Converted

Status: JOINING

Essay:

Timing: 15 minutes
Topic: In socialist country like India, salaries of private sector executives should be regulated.
Word limit: 300 words, 1 ruled page (2 sides)  provided

Group Discussion:

Number of participants: 9
Number of panelists: 2
Topic: Same as essay.
Time Duration: 13.5 minutes

Personal Interview:

Number of panelists: 3
Average Duration: 15-20 minutes
Some of questions asked:

1. Introduce yourself.
2. What do you know about ISKON?
3. What do you know about Bill and Melinda Gates foundation? Why was Melinda in India recently, what was the project?
4. Why is Microsoft Best company in India to work with? Why it is best brand as Employer?
5. What are business ethics in Microsoft?
6. Some question on some point mentioned in the GD.
7. What are current tax slabs?
8. What is direct tax code?
9. Who is current Governer of Maharashtra?
10. Who was Chief Minister of Maharashtra before current one? What is he doing now?
11. Discussion on MNS and Marathi Manus and its pros and cons.
12. Discussion on Ganeshotsava.
13. What is team? Some discussion.
14. What are leadership qualities?
15. Some question on Motivation theories.

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CAT 2009: OA – 99.08% QA – 95.93% LDI – 94.95% VA – 98.7% | Std X: 92% (MH) | Std XII: 88.17% (MH) | B.E. COMP ENGG: 73.33% (MU) | WorkEx: As on Dec 2009, 29 Months at Microsoft India.