Saturday, November 17, 2007

Interviews

Attended two interviews over the last three days. Could not make it beyond Round 3 in both. Despite doing an in depth review of what could have gone wrong in either of this, i am honestly not able to come out with even a single answer.

In the consulting interview in round 2, i got to solve 4 cases. I solved all of them. The interviewer was visibly impressed and acknowledged it during the interview itself. But i got a reject mail later during the day. The story is no different in the Investment Banking interview. I got 5 puzzles in round 1, solved all of them (and that too very quickly). In Round 2, they tested my banking knowledge and understanding of stock markets (both my passions) and i did a pretty neat job. Proceeded to Round three, where they just spent 5 minutes with me and we had a general chit chat and nothing went wrong there as well. I did not take any controversial stance, no showing off, i did nothing to put of the interviewer, showed genuine interest in the job and the firm.... Reject mail promptly finds its way to my mail box later in the day.

I have never really faced failures in my life. I take these as good learning experiences. I am learning to handle failures. I will never be able to find a reason for these failures today, but i am sure someday i will be able to connect these dots and it will form a brilliant design.

Nothing can separate me and my self confidence.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

machi, these have happened for a plan . i am sure , when u look back at ur life, some events which looked like failure at that time, turned out to be a blessing when u look back at it right now. keep believing in you, i am sure u will hit a jackpot ....

Satish Bhat said...

Keep at it zeno ! All the best !