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PGP1 Behavioural Writeup

The document outlines a set of subjective questions designed for the preparation of the Placement Behavioural Process for PGP 2024-2026 students. It emphasizes the importance of self-assessment and originality in responses, warning against plagiarism and providing guidelines for answer format and clarity. The questionnaire covers various personal and professional topics, including strengths, weaknesses, career goals, and experiences, which are crucial for the placement process.

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PGP1 Behavioural Writeup

The document outlines a set of subjective questions designed for the preparation of the Placement Behavioural Process for PGP 2024-2026 students. It emphasizes the importance of self-assessment and originality in responses, warning against plagiarism and providing guidelines for answer format and clarity. The questionnaire covers various personal and professional topics, including strengths, weaknesses, career goals, and experiences, which are crucial for the placement process.

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Behavioural Assessment: Summer Placement Preparation | PGP 2024-2026

The following set of questions are an important part for the preparation of ‘Placement Behavioural
Process’
Since all the questions are subjective, related to your personality and seek your own experiences, there
is no reason for you to copy the answers from anywhere. Refrain from copying answers from the
internet since they are accessible to everyone and these experiences cannot be the same. It is
suggested that you conduct a thorough self-assessment which would help answer the questions.
Plagiarism of any form will lead to severe repercussions.

Make deliberate efforts to answer the questions keeping in mind the following parameters:
 Avoid ambiguous statements or contradicting yourself in different questions
 Make sure your answers are comprehensible
 Use simple language and avoid Grammar or typographical errors.
 Use suitable examples where applicable/asked.
Word Limit: Minimum 250 words

The answers must be written in paragraph and not bullet points.

NOTE:
1. These questions form an integral part of the placement pre-processes and failure to complete
the document will be taken up seriously as mentioned in the sent email.
2. This document is internal to the institute. Do not circulate it outside this institute.
Answer Format: Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5 line spacing.

All the best!


Questionnaire
1. Mention and explain your weaknesses (Mention at least 2). Also explain how you are working to
improve that.

2. What are the three drivers that guide your thoughts and actions?

3. On a scale of 1 to 10, rate yourself on being risk taking ability, being organised, innovative and
observant.
4. Why should one not hire you? (Imagine the role of your preference and based on that give honest
response)

5. What are your strengths (Mention at least 3) and mention situations to explain each?

6. What are your hobbies or interests and extra-curricular activities you like to engage in? (Advisable to
mention how you inculcate them in your busy or day-to-day schedule)

7. What do you think is your most significant achievement till date? Justify with reasons
8. Describe 2 incidents that have had a significant impact on your life and brought about a change in
you?

9. What has been your biggest failure till date?

10. Describe an incident where you suggested an out-of-the-box (i.e., previously non-existent) solution
and were appreciated for the results.
11. Demonstrate your capacity for establishing and sustaining working relationships with the people you
must interact with. Which team members do you find to be the worst to work with? (Mention
appropriate reasons)

12. Explain a situation where you took up something beyond your area of work/interest.

13. Describe a situation where you convinced people to implement your idea(s). Explain how you tried
to convince another person and changed their perspective.
14. Describe an incident where you had to make a very quick decision in your work/position of
responsibility.

15. Describe a situation when you faced a moral conflict. What was the basis for your decision making,
and what were the consequences (if any)?

16. Why MBA after your job / graduation? What are your expectations from this course?
17. What are your career goals? Please elaborate in three separate categories: Short-term (2-3 years),
Medium-term (5-10 years), Long Term (after 10 years)

18. A) Which is your dream industry to work in as a career option after MBA? Why?
B) Which domain fascinates you, and why?
(Since this answer is subject to changes, kindly answer from perspective of any 3 domain and any 3
industry)
Note: “Domain” refers to the different areas of a business management for eg. Marketing, Finance,
Operations, IT, Consulting, HR.
The term "industry" refers to groups of businesses that are connected based on their main lines of
activity for eg. Information Technology, BFSI, Energy, Metals, FMCG etc.

19. What makes you different from your peers who have significant domain knowledge and relevant
work experience?

20. What is your response to criticism about you (in general)?


21. Describe a situation where you had to face a conflict in your organisation/club/committee/event.
How did you manage that and what were your learnings from it?

22. Share the details of any of your key challenges during your project in previous organisation or any
assignment in club/committee/event, significant learnings from it, recommendations made and its
impact. (Make it comprehensible and avoid jargons or confidential information).
23. Describe in full the position you held and the duties you carried out while a member of a group, club,
or committee. What was the main motivation for your choice to be affiliated with this position?

24. What is your idea of ideal work environment? (Connect this answer with your previous work
experience in accompany/club/committee).

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