Interviewers use current events to gauge students’ understanding and perception of a topic in the face-to-face interview round
Securing an MBA seat in a reputed B-school is a serious undertaking. After clearing the entrance exam, candidates proceed to the GD-PI-WAT round. Many students compete for a seat in the Personal Interview (PI) round, making it both intense and decisive. But what exactly are these PIs? Putting it all in one place, it’s about you, your profile, questions about ‘why an MBA’ and being aware of what’s happening in the world around you. Interviewers use current events to gauge students’ understanding and perception of a topic in the PI circle.
Hot MBA interview topics to watch out for:
Union Budget 2023
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her final full budget in Parliament on 1 February. Budget 2023 focuses on capital spending, consolidating finances and offering rebates and incentives to taxpayers with new incomes. In her “single-minded” approach, growth was the dominant priority in this budget.
Mass layoffs at tech companies
Global tech giants are in the midst of mass layoffs! Almost all major US IT companies have frozen or are already slowing hiring due to fears of a recession, low consumer spending and higher interest rates. Small Tech is reorganizing its support functions. If we’re going to have a recession, it could be a bellwether.
Chat GPT
Chat GPT, Open AI’s state-of-the-art chatbot, has amazed everyone. AI is no longer limited to science fiction; it is now used in banking, healthcare and education. ChatGPT’s ability to provide instant copywriting, coding and proposal writing services speaks volumes for its potential.
Sightings of unidentified objects
Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) were renamed Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) by US officials. A fourth flying object was shot down by the US military over Michigan after two UAPs were shot down over US and Canadian airspace this month. This event once again raises the question of “unidentified aerial phenomena” (UAP) and extraterrestrials.
G20 meeting in India
With the theme ‘One Land, One Family, One Future’, India’s G20 Presidency is setting the tone for the 2023 Infrastructure Agenda. This year, the final G20 Summit in New Delhi will bring together 43 heads of delegations, most the largest number ever. As part of the program, issues related to global economic stability and sustainability will be addressed.
The Women’s Leadership Gap
Women’s courage, leadership and ability to lead in various fields are celebrated around the world. However, the corporate world still lags behind. The Fortune 500 has less than 10 percent women CEOs, while India has less than 6 percent women in leadership positions.
Foreign Universities in India
The updated NEP 2020 plans a complete transformation of education. The University Grants Commission has released a draft rule to facilitate foreign universities in setting up campuses in India. Foreign participation can help Indian higher education become a knowledge hub and boost students’ skills in line with Industry 4.0.
Last but not least, students should take care to remain confident during the interview. The originality and individuality of their speech are key factors to consider here.