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22. November 2009 09:30
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CAT 2009 is round the corner. So,MeraCareerGuide.Com did a interview with Anubhav Jain, a 25 years old gradaute from IIM-Indore, currently working at American Express as a Business Analyst. Anubhav talks about his CAT experience and gives the success mantra to CAT 2009 aspirants.
MeraCareerGuide: Tell us about your educational Journey?
Anubhav: I have graduated under the PGP programme of IIM Indore in 2008. Prior to that, I have done B.Tech in Information Technology from Indraprastha University, Delhi. Engineering was an obvious choice for me as most people with a Science background (which I was forced to take up in Standard XI !) end up doing. Management was something I wanted to pursue once I realized that my skills and competencies needed a further refinement and direction for a stronger career growth.
MeraCareerGuide: How did you prepare for CAT? Joined a coaching institute or prepared yourself?
Anubhav: I started preparing for CAT 2005 in June when I joined a coaching institute. But I have always believed that self-study is the most important factor behind an individual's success because there is only a certain value that external coaching can add.
MeraCareerGuide: How did you prepare for each section of CAT ?
Anubhav: Being significantly good in Quantitative Abilities and Data Interpretation/Logical Reasoning sections, which I could sense from my scores in the first couple of Mock Tests, I decided to focus more on the Verbal Ability section and practice questions for the other two sections from time to time. For the VA section, I took up the cue-cards provided for improving vocabulary and made sure to read some other stuff on a daily basis (newspapers, magazines or the study material provided by the coaching institute).
MeraCareerGuide: What changes have MBA school brought in you? All the news we hear about the aura a big business school casts on the student is true?
Anubhav: An MBA school brings about a whole lot of changes to the personality of an individual as a whole. It infuses a sense of awareness, thereby increasing the level of confidence. I am not sure about the aura of a big business school, because at the end of the day, all business schools teach the same thing, but quality of individuals that one interacts with during one's stay at a business school could shape up the way one perceives things around oneself.
MeraCareerGuide: This year's CAT is going to be online - which one do you think is better, CAT with pen and paper or CBT mode of CAT?
Anubhav: Online CAT would be a much better mode considering the amount of savings that could be generated. Moreover, it would provide some flexibility to the students to take up the exam.
MeraCareerGuide: What message do you have for aspirant MBAs and CATers ?
Anubhav: My only advise is - "Work Smart" because in today's times, smart work and not hard work is what pays more dividends.
MeraCareerGuide: Any advice for students about choosing their careers ?
Anubhav: Believe in yourself, make an informed decision and always pursue what you want to.