Yes your right my friend am talking about the same SHERTATON hotel in saket.As i entered the hotel (or i would like to call it a palace),i was mesmerized, my eyes were wide open.It was so huge and awe- inspiring.
Before i write more on the beauty of sheraton ,let me tell you what was the purpose of my visit.
On 10th July ISB organised an info sessions to reach out to all prospective students and it was an opportunity for the students to meet ISB alumini.
I was already late for the session (coz it rained the very same day, and after this incident i have started believing in Murphy's Rule i.e when u least want that particular thing to happen it will definitely happen),so i only got a glimpse of it.
I reached the seminar hall 10 mins late and was shocked to see the whole hall occupied by people from various age groups,what was more shocking is that at 10am,that too on sunday morning Delhiites are on time.
Anyway i took my seat and started to listen, rather show interest.I guess it was some guy named Menon, Placement Incharge who was talking about the placements and the grandness of the institution(what else one expect !!!!),then came a FAt guy, he reminded me of a south indian hero :P He went through the admission process. DOs and Donts etc.
The interesting part of the session was Q&A round.Before the this round was about to start it was strictly mentioned that no personnel questions will be asked.But as we all know people try to show smartness.The very first person started off with introducing himself,and then he asked a very general ques,but then he was trying very hard to add a personnel ques....how can ISB staff allow that to happen before that guy cud complete his personnel ques one of the staff shouted " my friend we will discuss that offline....."
Then some questions on Job experience and some interesting questions on Recommendations.
As a matter of fact for applying to any of the B- Schools one require to submit two recommendations from people who they are working with.Well it seems so simple,you may wonder why people were so confused on this.Let me explain there was this guy who runs a family business, now what?????
the other guy teaches in coaching institutes.......????should he take recommendations from students????
Don't laugh my friend thats what he was asked to do.
One of the Journalism student stood up to share her fear....."Sir/mam as we all know we compete with engineers or ppl with strong mathematics background.....what are the chances of ppl like us getting through.....???....""
Well i could see a mischievous smile on some of the faces......a moment to be proud of.......but that was short lived....one of the lady staff replied "My friend be assured you have a better chance......"
I still have doubts what was the real motive behind that answer...!!!!
There was this person who was boasting about handling lakhs of cash and his ability to handle large scale events,he was trying his luck for differed admission but his only motive was to boast about the Post he was holding and his College. :D
Even i had a question.......and was waiting for my chance.....but before i cud ask , one of the final year student got the chance.He was answered by Menon, and it was a honest reply.After that moment i was very clear what to do, how to go about my future.(Although i regret that i didn't speak) but i made up for it.
After the Q&A session we were given the opportunity to speak to the alumni one-on-one.This guy was from Andhra Pradesh,when i joined him he was already surrounded by so many people,most of them from the age group of 30-40 years.One of the guy was i think 60+, and i was wondering does he really want to do an MBA or just there to enjoy the snacks and tea in Sheraton (BTW we were served snacks and tea after the session).
anyway i was there in that group listening to boring marketing and finance issues that people discussed,as i was the youngest of all i was not given a chance, but i decided i won't leave the hotel before i clear my issues.As we do in a GD, wait for a chance to speak,wait for someone to stop to take breath. Thats what i did......!!!I was left with no other option my friends........He was charismatic, he didn' seems aged but he had 10years of job ex.
He replied to questions very honestly,showing interest.
This experience was indeed Inspiring.
I would like to thank MY FRIEND, as she was the reason for me to attend this seminar :-)
Before i write more on the beauty of sheraton ,let me tell you what was the purpose of my visit.
On 10th July ISB organised an info sessions to reach out to all prospective students and it was an opportunity for the students to meet ISB alumini.
I was already late for the session (coz it rained the very same day, and after this incident i have started believing in Murphy's Rule i.e when u least want that particular thing to happen it will definitely happen),so i only got a glimpse of it.
I reached the seminar hall 10 mins late and was shocked to see the whole hall occupied by people from various age groups,what was more shocking is that at 10am,that too on sunday morning Delhiites are on time.
Anyway i took my seat and started to listen, rather show interest.I guess it was some guy named Menon, Placement Incharge who was talking about the placements and the grandness of the institution(what else one expect !!!!),then came a FAt guy, he reminded me of a south indian hero :P He went through the admission process. DOs and Donts etc.
The interesting part of the session was Q&A round.Before the this round was about to start it was strictly mentioned that no personnel questions will be asked.But as we all know people try to show smartness.The very first person started off with introducing himself,and then he asked a very general ques,but then he was trying very hard to add a personnel ques....how can ISB staff allow that to happen before that guy cud complete his personnel ques one of the staff shouted " my friend we will discuss that offline....."
Then some questions on Job experience and some interesting questions on Recommendations.
As a matter of fact for applying to any of the B- Schools one require to submit two recommendations from people who they are working with.Well it seems so simple,you may wonder why people were so confused on this.Let me explain there was this guy who runs a family business, now what?????
the other guy teaches in coaching institutes.......????should he take recommendations from students????
Don't laugh my friend thats what he was asked to do.
One of the Journalism student stood up to share her fear....."Sir/mam as we all know we compete with engineers or ppl with strong mathematics background.....what are the chances of ppl like us getting through.....???....""
Well i could see a mischievous smile on some of the faces......a moment to be proud of.......but that was short lived....one of the lady staff replied "My friend be assured you have a better chance......"
I still have doubts what was the real motive behind that answer...!!!!
There was this person who was boasting about handling lakhs of cash and his ability to handle large scale events,he was trying his luck for differed admission but his only motive was to boast about the Post he was holding and his College. :D
Even i had a question.......and was waiting for my chance.....but before i cud ask , one of the final year student got the chance.He was answered by Menon, and it was a honest reply.After that moment i was very clear what to do, how to go about my future.(Although i regret that i didn't speak) but i made up for it.
After the Q&A session we were given the opportunity to speak to the alumni one-on-one.This guy was from Andhra Pradesh,when i joined him he was already surrounded by so many people,most of them from the age group of 30-40 years.One of the guy was i think 60+, and i was wondering does he really want to do an MBA or just there to enjoy the snacks and tea in Sheraton (BTW we were served snacks and tea after the session).
anyway i was there in that group listening to boring marketing and finance issues that people discussed,as i was the youngest of all i was not given a chance, but i decided i won't leave the hotel before i clear my issues.As we do in a GD, wait for a chance to speak,wait for someone to stop to take breath. Thats what i did......!!!I was left with no other option my friends........He was charismatic, he didn' seems aged but he had 10years of job ex.
He replied to questions very honestly,showing interest.
This experience was indeed Inspiring.
I would like to thank MY FRIEND, as she was the reason for me to attend this seminar :-)
