MBA/CAT SPECIAL...CAT INTERVIEW

Five Ways To Crack the CAT Interview  Getting a good score in CAT is just half the battle won, as all premier institutes assign an almost equal weightage to the written ability test and the CAT interview for admitting candidates.. What one should do? 1 Brush up General Info It is crucial to have a grip on current affairs and general knowledge for the written ability test (WAT). A student at IIM Indore, for instance,was asked to write an essay on whether sex education should be introduced in the school curriculum. 2 Back up Facts Interview panelists look for the ability to back your arguments rationally, factually and consistently. A candidate from Bihar recalled some figures on crime control rates and medical aid to provethings had improved in the state. “I could substantiate my arguments with facts,” says the candidate, now at IIM Bangalore. 3 Know your Subject Interviewers may quiz you on basic topics and if you fail to reply, it doesn’t show you in good light, says Manek Daruwala, founder-director, TIME. 4 Have a Roadmap It’s important to have a plan for your future in place. "I received an interview call from IIM Indore two years ago, but did not fare well as I did not sound serious enough about applying for an MBA,” says the IIM-B student.  5 Talk about your Work Questions to students often revolve around work experience and behavioral science. “IIM-A faculty believes that if a student has work experience, he can learn better,” says IIM-A admission committee chairperson Prof Arnab Laha. ET130115