Word Quiz

Hi Folks,

Here are the answers for the Word Quiz that I sent across earlier:

What is a 'Vomitorium' used for?
A passageway to the rows of seats in a theatre.
Etymology: Vomitoria (the plural form) in ancient amphitheaters helped the audience reach their seats and also move out quickly. At the end of the performance, of course. The erroneous meaning "place where ancient Romans (allegedly) deliberately vomited during feasts" is attested from 1923.

‘Schadenfreude' (shahd-n-froi-duh) is a German word that has been borrowed by the English language. What does it mean?
Delight at the misfortune of others
Etymology: Schaden = harm + Freude = joy
This is one word that I absolutely love. It captures in one single word the almost universal tendency to be happy when others don’t do well. Almost universal because I don’t suffer from it. I only feel benevolence toward my fellow human beings……. ;-)


What does the term 'Moon-child' mean?
A person born under the zodiacal sign of Cancer. So called because of the astrological pairing of the moon with Cancer


Define ‘Petrichor’.
The pleasant smell that accompanies the first rain after a dry spell.
Etymology: From the Greek petro (rock) + ichor (the fluid that is supposed to flow in the veins of the gods in Greek mythology). This is a coined term. It was coined by two Australian researchers, I.J. Bear and R.G. Thomas, in 1964 for an article in the journal ‘Nature’.

What does the Latin term ‘sine qua non’ mean?
An indispensable condition; prerequisite.
Etymology: without which not.

A round of applause to the folks who got all the questions right. Here is the list of those who did that:
Chery
Ankita Shah
Shikha
Msrm
Meet
Roshini D'Silva
Abdul Rashid Shaikh
Nitish Kaushal
Namrata ojha
Sudip
Neharika chopra

Until we meet again,

Ciao
Gautam

NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research Entrance Exam - Marks Break-up

Hi Folks,

Here is the break-up of the percentage of marks for the NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research Entrance Exam.

15% for the Group Discussion
25% for the Personal Interview
5% for Extra-curricular activities
5% for Work Experience
15% for academic record
30% for CAT/CET
5% for Essay writing

The word limit for the essay is 250 words and you will be given approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Hope you guys find this information useful.


Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Indian TV channels destroying our culture more than the foreign channels.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on 23rd May, Welingkar.

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Is the timber production in China posing a threat to India.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on 23rd May, Somaiya.

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

Ps: I have been training students for GDPI for almost 10 years now but never have I been as completely clueless about a topic as I was about this one. I would be delighted if any readers can post comments on this topic without referring to Google.

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Should coaching classes be banned?

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on 23rd May, Somaiya.

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

GK Quiz

Hey Everyone,

Here are the answers to the quiz that I mailed you a couple of days back.

Who or what is an 'HNI'?
* High Networth Individuals

What is "Nexus One"?
* Google's smartphone

Who or what is a Chinaman?
* The Chinaman is a mirror image of the right-arm leg break – bowled by turning the wrist so that the ball turns the opposite way to left-arm finger spin.

Gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love. How on earth can you explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological phenomenon as first love? Put your hand on a stove for a minute and it seems like an hour. Sit with that special girl for an hour and it seems like a minute. Who said it?
* Albert Einstein

What was the emblem on Arjuna's flag?
* A monkey

The people who got all the five questions correct are:
Shrikant Jadhav
Apple…. Nice name dude ;-)
Sameer Nair
Huzefa
Divy

Good show guys and I look forward to your participation in the next quiz that I am sending across today.

Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GDPI Experience

Hi Folks,

Here is a GDPI experience. I have posted it without any editing. I have done this for two reasons. The first, I did not know how to. ;-) and the second I thought that it would ok to do so as it is in the lingo that you people understand.

Here is the experience…..

“hi sir.

wel i had my gdpi 2day n it was better than wat i performed in mock gds..
i spoke well in both gd n pi...


gd topic :

India needs to create more entrepreneurs...

simplest topic possible.. :)

other grp had topic
reservation in education system..:)

3 panel members..
v wer in grp of 12..

there wer 2 students other than me who spoke wel.. 2 students wer requested 2 speak.. had a candidate in our grp who just started debating wit us..lik wen v said v an entr. need 2 be innovator toh he was lik wat innovation we can do if 1 need 2 start a restuarent..dn wat if my bussiness plan is nt convincing n i dnt get funds from banks, venture capitalist..i mean hw was just askin us questins as if u was takin our interview..!!
lastly panel told us 2 summarize amongst ourself..

for pi-
i dint knw tat profilin sheet is standard fr all.. same questions.. strength weakness, 5 yrs down d line.. biggest achievement failure, fire saving etc..

pi- simplest though toughest question- tel me about urself..wch business 2 want 2 enter aftr gain work ex...swiss bank..boitech firm of India run by entrepreneur(as i mentioned my biotech)..TDS...tats it..

n yup its imp 2 reach half n hr bef.. der wer students who came lik just 5 mins bef..!!

n yup no need 2 panic fr gdpi coz faculty r nt young ppl who will screw u up..!!... n fr pi d best part..paste smile on ur face..

i knw feedbkz too long...bt i cldnt stop writing..

n yup 1 more question

wat is imp fr country talent or money..!!”

Hope you liked this feedback.

Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Is a follower really the leader?

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on 18th May at Wellingkar

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Death sentence is essential to curb crime.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on 13th May at Janakidevi

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Allowing foreign educational institutions in India ---pros and cons

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at JBIMS.


Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Two year work experience should be mandatory for an MBA Course.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on 19th May

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: The principle mark of a genius is not perfection but originality; the opening of new frontiers

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at Janakidevi on 13th May

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Which will be more effective to reduce corruption; tough regulation or enhancement of salaries of employees?

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at JBIMS on 19th May

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Is higher education important for success?

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at Welingkar on 18th May

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: All retired government employees drawing pension should be made to do compulsory social service.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at JBIMS on 19th May

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Should the electorate be allowed to reject their candidates?

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at Wellingkar on 18th May

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Piracy in Bollywood and computers.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at Wellingkar on 18th May

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,


The topic for today: Age alone as criteria for right to vote is not correct. Education also should be a criteria.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at Janakidevi Bajaj on 11th May

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,


The topic for today: Computers have made human beings inhuman.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at JBIMS on 13th May.

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,


The topic for today: Do celebrities have a right to privacy?

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at JBIMS on 12th May.

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GDPI Experience

I had my GDPI on the 14th of May at Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies.

GD topics:

1) All Reservations should be ended forthwith
2) Which is better, one nation or many states?

I preferred the second topic, but the rest of the group wanted the first one.

GD Experience:

There were 3 panelists. They gave us about 2 minutes to jot down point and then about 18-20 minutes for the discussion.
We were supposed to be a group of 10 students but one was not present. Of the 9, four of us spoke at regular intervals and with confidence. 3 of them spoke, but not too much and the remaining 2 spoke only when the panelists asked them to do so.
The GD went off very well. By that I mean- no fish market situation, relevant points brought up and the panelists seemed happy at the end of it all.

PI Experience:

There were 2 panelists.

Questions asked:

1) Since I have shifted from microbiology to an MBA, they grilled me a lot on the reason for the shift.
2) What I wanted to specialize in and why?
3) Some microbiology and biotechnology related questions (very basic though).
4) 5 dream companies I would like to work with.
5) Difference between a teacher and a trainer.

In general, I liked the way the GDPI was conducted. All of the panelists were kind and made us feel comfortable.

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,


The topic for today: Indian villages strength or weakness

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on two occasions: at VPM Bedekar Thane on 10th May & JBIMS on 12th May.

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,


The topic for today: When work is pleasure, life is a joy.
I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at VPM Bedekar Thane on 12th May.

Looking forward to a good GD,



Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Retail boom spells doom for legal grocers

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at PUMBA on 3rd May.

Looking forward to a good GD,

Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Industries have become over cautious during recession which has led to stagnation in their growth

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at JBIMS on 13th May.

Looking forward to a good GD,

Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Is a Coalition Government better than a single party government?

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at VPM Bedekar Thane on 12th May.

Looking forward to a good GD,

Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Information Technology is a means and not an end in itself.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at two centres - Janakidevi & KJ Somaiya on 12th May.

Looking forward to a good GD,

Ciao
Gautam

Indian Education Society (PG Programme) - Candidate Experience

I had my Presentation and PI on 12^th May. After the presentation the students & the panel both asked questions based on the presentation.

My PI was taken by a panel of 2 members & began by saying my surname & asked if I was a Maharastrian?

Then asked about my location of my school, continued with degree of B.Com & considering that my interest wud be a PG in finance & then asked reason my low % at SYBCom? & i replied about my simultaneous degree of BS(BANKING) from ICFAI in the same year. So in turn there were qstns about German economic slump's effect if any on indian economy & britain economy?

I was further questioned about why I chose to apply for a PG whereas i wud get into a college for MMS & 5 factors on which i wud select a b-school?

Wht are my fields of interests? & as i mentioned 1 of them as reading non-fiction books he asked me to name a book or two?

Indian Education Society (PG Programme) - Candidate Experience

Aloha Folks,

Here is the admission process for IES:

5 mins presentation followed by a PI

The topic for the presentation - to be chosen by the candidate.

No. of slides: 7 (mentioned)

Candidate Experience:

The micro presentation was normal followed by questions from panel and candidates.

They asked me following questions:

1. who is the leading country in exports of manufacturing goods.

2.shimla is capital of which state?

3.wat is four ana of a rupee?

4.where is trichi?

and other work related questions

Please do let me know if there is anything else that you would like to know about the IES admission process.

Ciao

Gautam

CET 2010 -GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Indian civil services have not lived up to expectations.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session at two centres - Janakidevi & KJ Somaiya on 12th May.

Looking forward to a good GD.


Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Fear is darkness wisdom is light

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on two days - 10th May at VPM Bedekar & 12th May at JBIMS .

Looking forward to a good GD.


Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Money is better than honey

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on 5th May at Aurangabad.

Looking forward to a good GD.


Ciao
Gautam
ps: If I had been a candidate in this GD I suspect I would have had some very interesting points.... ;-)

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Voting in India should be made a legal duty rather than a legal right.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on 5th May at Aurangabad.

Looking forward to a good GD.


Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Is China really a threat to India?

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on the 13th May,Bedekar College.

Looking forward to a good GD.


Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Is a borderless world a reality?

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on the 13th May,Bedekar College.

Looking forward to a good GD.


Ciao

Gautam

CET 2010 - Personal Interview Experience

A PI experience where the candidate felt that he was not asked enough questions. I feel that you guys should not really worry about the number of questions as such. There is no rule that if the interview is long then it is a good interview. You should just concentrate on answering the questions to the best of you abilities. All right that is enough gyan for now, on to the PI experience.

PI questions wer surprisingly less!!!??:-(( i had prep a lot.m disappointed:-( questns wer-

1) why mba?

2)what specialisation wud u do?

3)what is finance?

4)define manager?

5)who s d commisioner of police?( given my dad is a cop)

6) why not for police job rathr dan mba?

7)what is d fundamental differnce betwn a balance sheet n profit n loss a/c?

8)y do v nid a P/L A/c?

Also d reg form had a qustn ie. whom wud u save if der s a fire in ur house? n d biggest failure n biggest success in ur life, n d toughest decision u hav taken in d last 6mnths??,etc."

Ciao

Gautam

CET 2010 - GDPI Experience

My GDPI was at 5 pm at Jankidevi Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, SNDT,Juhu

GD topic selected:

1. Cricket in India has lost its sheen

- We were a group of 10 candidates, 3 panellists

-2 mins to organize our thoughts

-17 mins discussion

- During the discussion certain people who had not made their points or could not be heard were asked to continue the discussion while those who spoke and brought their points to the table were asked to let the former continue the discussion.

At the end 3 people were asked to conclude the GD.

PI

2 panellists (slightly intimidating)

Questions asked were of this kind

1. Tell us something about yourself.

2. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

3. A situation where you have performed well under pressure.

4. Why is the price of sugar increasing?

5. Why are the prices of all commodities increasing?

6. What is being done to reduce these prices on an economy level?

7. What is R. R Patil doing to ensure the safety of citizens?

8. What purpose does a census serve?

9. Who is the Agricultural minister?

10. Why management?

11. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

The GD was good. There were only 5 people who were really being heard because they were clear in speech and loud. Some points in time some others were talking at one and the same time making it a fish market situation.

The PI was nice. I was very nervous and they noticed and gave me a feedback about it that I rushed a little when i spoke. On the whole, the panelists very pleasant to speak with. I finished my PI in 15 mins.

CET 2010 - GDPI Experience

A PI experience where the usual "Stock Questions"seem to have been asked.

"Centre- Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies

GD Topics:

Industries have become over cautious during recession which has led to stagnation in their growth

Nothing is politically correct which is morally wrong

Personal Interview:

2 panellists

Asked to describe my personality- traits, personality etc

Why not IIM, Why not reappear for CAT?

Is MBA/MMS hyped?

Difference between leader and a manager

What values you look for, in a person (cross questioned a lot here)

Favourite subj and asked about that in little detail

Where do you see yourself in 15 years?"

Ciao

Gautam

CET 2010 - Personal Interview Experience

A short and to the point feedback on how the PI session for this candidate was....

I am a B.com Graduate. The questions asked in the PI were:

1)Strength & weakness

2)How is Inventory Calculated (formula)

3)Syllabus of management accounting of T.Y.B.com

4)Describe Yourself

5)Why MBA & then counter questions on Why not the other options

CET 2010 - GDPI Experience

Continuing the series of GDPI experiences here is the experience of a candidate on May 13th at Jamnalal Bajaj. Here you go ....

GD topics were

1. Alone we do so little, together we can do so much (we chose this topics. group of 5 people. Everyone contributed)

2. Computers have made human beings inhuman

GD Experience

Time was given to jot down points.

After the GD was complete, 3 people were asked to conclude.

In the middle of the GD, they stopped us and urged us to look at the topic from a different point of view. What we were saying wasn't irrelevant, but they wanted another perspective I guess.

PI Experience

1. Questions on extra carriculars.

2. Bunch of questions on my academics. I have done Economics, so they asked me about reforms, WTO, GATT etc.

3.A few technical questions about work (hardly any work related questions though)

4. What traits should a good manager have?

5. Current News.. about UK, Greece. The days headlines

6. What prompted me to do an MBA

7. Do you think there is place for values n the corporate world."

In case you have any queries do let us know by posting in the Comments Section and we will get back to you.

Ciao

Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,


The topic for today: Terrorism is an on-going threat in India.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on the 13th of May Janakidevi Bajaj (SNDT). [This GD ended 15 minutes back actually... so maybe I should call this breaking news ;-)]

Looking forward to a good GD.

Ciao
Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Skilled manpower shortage in India.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on the 11^th of May at SNDT (Janakidevi).

Looking forward to a good GD.

Ciao

Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Risk is must, reckless is worst.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on the 11^th of May at SNDT.

Looking forward to a good GD.

Ciao

Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Arranged marriages are better than love marriages!!!!

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on the 11^th of May at SNDT.

Looking forward to a good GD.

Ciao

Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Reservation for women in Parliament.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on the 11^th of May.

Looking forward to a good GD.

Ciao

Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Is man the manpower in management?

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on the 10^th of May.

Looking forward to a good GD.

Ciao

Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Are Gandhi’s ideals losing their values?

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

This was the topic in the ongoing CET GD/PI session on the 10^th of May.

Looking forward to a good GD,

Ciao

Gautam

CET 2010 - Personal Interview Experience

Hi Folks,

Here is a candidate’s PI experience at the ongoing CET GD/PI sessions. I have resisted the urge to edit the same and have left the narrative just as he has sent across. Let me have your feedback and your own experience in the comments section.

PI: 2 Panelists (Male in mid 40s n lady in mid 30s). I don’t remember who asked wht, m writing all questions.

Profiling Sheet: One which has the question “Whom wud u save in case a fire broke out at ur house?”

They didn’t ask me the million dollar question, “Describe Yourself”!

1) Started questioning on my Work Ex (Explained, Sum wht convinced)

2) Asked sum stuff bout my graduation (I’ve done BMS). (Explained, Convinced)

3) “U selected Marketing as ur specialization in Graduation, now u want to go for Finance?” (Explained, screwed it and probably marked down!)

4) Tell us sumthin bout ur dad’s biz. Y don’t u join him? (Explained, convinced)

5) What is Branding? (Explained, more explanation, a lil more, they seemed convinced)

6) What do you think of Rahul Gandhi? (Explained, convinced)

7) Why doesn’t Congress win in Uttar Pradesh despite of such terrific work done by Rahul Gandhi? (Explained, convinced)

8) Can Congress form a government in Uttar Pradesh competing against Mayawati n Mulayam Singh Yadav? (Explained, more than convinced) (Guys don’t worry, I told them I follow politics closely, so they asked these questions).

9) Are you an active member of any political party? (Explained, convinced)

10) What’s happening in the world of chess? (Vishy won the world title fourth time) (Answered, said Anand Mahindra instead of Vishwanathan Anand, corrected myself immediately!)

11) Who did Vishy beat to win the title? (Didn’t know d answer, told them)

12) Which English News Channels do u watch? (Answered, convinced)

13) Which section of Economic Times do you like the most? (Answered, convinced).

14) Sought explanation bout my biggest failure (Explained, not convinced)

… That’s about it. I hope I haven’t missed any question.

CET 2010 - GD experience

Aloha Folks,

As promised here is a CET candidate's GD experience. I have blanked out the personal details of the candidate. That is the only change that I have made to the email that I received.

Please let me have your reactions to this post in the comments section.

Type of candidate: Home University

CET Score & %ile: 150 (99.38%)

GD Date: 12^th May 2010.

GD Venue: VPM Bedekar, Thane.

GD Duration: 10-15 mins

GD Participants: 11 Present (1 Absent). 4 participants were confident others were a bit shy.

GD Panel: 2 Guys (1 in early 30s d other in mid 50s I guess) & 1 lady (Mid 30s).

GD Topics:

1) Is a Coalition Government better than a single party government?

2) When work is pleasure, life is a joy.

Me & another guy selected the first topic. But others had Politicophobia, so d majority decided for the 2^nd topic. I was disappointed cos Politics is my forte. Never mind, it’s a democracy.

GD Summary: I started the GD & gave a horrible intro, I spoke of Thomas Edison the Inventor of telephone. He once said, “I haven’t failed. I have just found 10,000 ways it doesn’t work”. A girl spoke after me emphasized on d importance of taking up a job we r interested in otherwise we won’t be able to perform to d best of our ability. Few others paraphrased the same point.

I came back, spoke of Abraham Maslows’ theory of Motivation. As expected, others had no idea who he was. So didn’t stretch my point further. Sum1 came up with Aamir Khan’s advise that he gave in 3 Idiots. Others spoke of money being an important factor but enjoying what u do at work is paramount. I tried to make another point, spoke for 10 seconds, got interrupted. Left it there. The discussion went on the same lines which had been discussed earlier.

One important point to note, the lady in the panel kept interrupting our GD when she felt that the weak speakers weren’t contributing. It wasn’t cos strong speakers were dominating but cos shy people weren’t really speaking even when there were moments of silence. The lady in d panel simply called their roll nos. n asked them to say sumthin. She did it at least four times. Ours was not a fish market. Overall a decent GD with poor content.

She then asked one of us to summarise. I didn’t want to be seen as greedy cos I gave the Intro. Hence, I didn’t summarise. One guy started summarizing, stopped in the middle. Another guy took over, he stopped in the middle too. Giving a chance to another guy to summarise. :-0

Hope this helps,

Ciao

Gautam

CET 2010 - GD Topic

Aloha Folks,

Now that the CET GD/PI sessions are in full swing, I will try to upload the GD topics and interview questions from the actual sessions as and when I get to hear of the same.

The topic for today was one of the topics of discussion yesterday:

Cricket has lost its sheen in India.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

Looking forward to a good GD.

Ciao

Gautam

Group Discussion - General Topic

Aloha Folks,

The topic for today: Indian cricketers focus more on earning money on and off the field than on winning on it.

I would request you guys to use the Idea Generation techniques and key in one/two points per comment.

Looking forward to a good GD.

Ciao

Gautam