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PI:

Old Guy(O), Young guy(Y), Me(Me)

After taking a seat and introductions:

Y : Give me your file.


M : (Gave)
O : So you work in an OMC
M : Yes sir
O : The fuel that we buy in petrol pumps, how do we know that it is not adulterated??
M : Sir, there are quality checks and surprise audits. Done by a team of all the 3 OMCs. So
there is no chance to cheat. Moreover, the customer can demand to test the quality of fuel
anytime, as per the new govt order.(explained about density test and filter paper test)...was
cut short by O
O : But then, the dealer will definitely cheat if he wants profit. Moreover, the machines can
easily be tampered with.
M : It is not the case. A dealer can make a decent profit(explained the figures) And the
machines are modern ones, unlike the old mechanical pumps, so they cannot be tampered
with.
O : But this is India, and anything people can come up with anything to cheat.
M : mumbled something, dont remember. 

(All this time, Y was looking at my file) 

Y : How do you rate the interviewer?


O : Imagine I am not here.
M : Pretty good.
Y : Why?
M : He made me comfortable by asking me work related qns. And touched the crux of the
matter by asking about the profit that a dealer makes, which is the real issue.
Y : So, if someone makes you comfortable, you will rate him as good?
M : Not like that sir, but yes when I have no other interaction with him, it does matter. 
Y : Ok, in your work, you would have people reporting to you rt?
M : Yes, one technician
Y : If I were to ask your technician about you, what would be the first thing he would say?
M : That I would not leave an issue till it is resolved completely. Maybe, he will call me a
little strict. 
Y : Hmm...Did you go to any coaching classes?
(At this point, I knew PI was going downhill. I knew he asked this question because I
started the GD and faltered, and acted like a 'leader' by saying things like we will let every
one speak etc)
M : No sir, I didnt get time, as my work is tight. But I attended one mock GD PI workshop
in Bangalore(Which is the truth btw)
Y : If I were to tell you that your interview has been terrible till now, what will be your
reaction?
M : (was taken aback, still managed to hide my feelings ) I think it was good. But if you feel
so, I will definitely try to improve. 
O : Describe yourself in 3 words.
M : (after thinking for 15 seconds) Honest, Hardworking, Enjoys Responsibilities(Thats 4

words i know!!) 
O : Dont you think you shouldnt have thought this much for such a simple question??
M : (Smiles, Seriously didnt know what to say! )

Y : Ok, we are done. Do you have any questions ??

M : (hadn't prepared for this one.) Is there the option of choosing to specialize in multiple
streams in the second year? 

O : Yea, all IIMs have that(He was like...what a stupid qn). Why, where else do you have
calls from? Dont they allow that?

M : SPJIMR. I opted for finance there. 


O : Why is it that all guys opt for finance? Is it for the money?
M : No sir, I was interested in finance. I managed the finance part of my college newsletter.
Moreover, I read articles about finance, like inflation etc.
O : What have you read??
M : That RBI is controlling inflation through CRR. But it is not working because in India,
banking is not inclusive. RBI is trying to tackle inflation by just seeing the demand side of it.
But I feel they should look at the supply side also, and provide funds for infrastructure,
agriculture etc, thus increasing supply.

Y : Ok, nice meeting you. You can leave now. 


O : Wait a minute, why havent you filled anything in the 'job responsibilities' row in the data

form? (shows me the form) 

M : Sorry sir, will fill it now.

After I filled it up, I said thank you and left. 

Any other relevant detail.: There was a negative feeling throughout the interview. As in, it
seemed as if they werent convinced with my answers. And they tried to stress me out at a
few points. Now, I feel that I was confident with my answers and that made the difference. 

VERDICT : CONVERTED!!!!!!

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