1 / 12

IIM Form-filling

IIM Form-filling. Where is the time to fill the form? I shall do it tomorrow! I shall do it the day before the deadline! Why do they ask such funny questions? What do they expect from me – a brutally honest answer or a diplomatic one!. Aw, whatthehell!!.

spike
Download Presentation

IIM Form-filling

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. IIM Form-filling

  2. Where is the time to fill the form? I shall do it tomorrow! I shall do it the day before the deadline! Why do they ask such funny questions? What do they expect from me – a brutally honest answer or a diplomatic one! Aw, whatthehell!!

  3. Analyze & fully understand the question(s) Read between the lines! Develop & build clarity Career goals Alternate goals, if any Why MBA? If not MBA, then what? Strengths & Weaknesses, Achievements & Failures, Team Skills, Interpersonal Problems, Ethical Dilemmas Why ‘x’ B-School? Preparation

  4. 1. Get your ideas in place 2. At first, write the essay without worrying about the length 3. Proof-read 3. Review what can be dropped without losing clarity & value 4. Rewrite to abridge but to keep the essence 5. Solicit comments from friends / teachers 6. Discuss comments & revise + rewrite as needed. 7. Go to step 5 again till you have an acceptable essay that fits into the space allocated to it! 8. At least 2-3 drafts may be needed to get an OK one! Steps in writing SoP

  5. Simple language, short sentences Avoid flowery language / quotes Be Honest Prepare to answer likely follow-up questions – why? ‘Very old’ achievements under extra-curricular activities may be omitted unless these are spectacular. Do not try to hide ‘gap’ year, if any; having one is not going to disqualify you! Do’s and Don’ts

  6. Use photocopy of the form for draft answers Use space provided for filling-in the answer Space given for answering should be used evenly Structure your answers Give specific answers rather than generic ones Give answers that you can justify Do not copy answers from friends / relatives No overwriting or cuttings in the form please Do’s and Don’ts

  7. Not reading Instructions before filling up the form ‘Over-writings’ in the form ‘Missing’ Details ‘Incorrect’ Interpretation of the Question Not ‘cross-checking’ the form before sending Not retaining photocopy of application form Asking friend / relative to fill-up the form Common errors students make

  8. Specific Questions

  9. IIMA ● Describe your present / last job, responsibilities, achievements, & failures. ● Briefly describe one significant incident on the job where you were involved. ● Briefly describe an incident or situation in which you faced a problem, explaining its nature, its importance to you and the manner in which you dealt with it.

  10. IIMA Please describe the strengths and weaknesses that you have identified in your academic career so far.ORPlease describe the strengths and weaknesses with reference to pursuing to a career in management. What would interest you most as a career and / or further education if you were not to pursue / take up management education now.

  11. IIMC Career Goals ( 30% of the page )

  12. IIM-I & -K ► Describe briefly your recent job responsibilities. State the knowledge and skills you have acquired from this experience.► Why do you wish to go for management?► What alternate careers are you considering & why?► Describe strengths & weaknesses as identified by you.

More Related