Friday, January 14, 2005

Interview with Irevna

(Jan 6, 2008) How I cracked the Irevna interview post is here: http://chaitanyasagar.com/tell-me-about-yourself-no-not-that/

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Had an interview with Irevna yesterday. Selection processes had a GD followed by interview. I did well in both.

Yesterday's interview drove home two important points:

1. Importance of reasearch about company and industry
2. what companies usually look for is just smart MBAs

I will explain these in my next posts because I cannot disclose some details right now. Interview results will be out next week.

- Chanakya

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi
Any Info on why or why not Irevna for an MBA grad from a top 3 iim?
~urgently need this info...

Chaitanya Sagar said...

N,

Thanks for visiting my blog.

Having been through the interview process, I can tell you what Irevna's strengths were (in my limited view) and why I did not choose to join them. Please note that this opinion is dated (2 years old).

All folks I met there were a happy lot. [Some folks I saw with in other companies had sleepy and unhappy faces. That IS a difference] Irevna's employees I spoke to were happy that they have independence to work with clients. That they have been able to learn a lot (some mentioned that they can accompany their analyst clients to see top managements of companies in India). And that they got enuf pay.

The thing I was happy about was their flexibility. They were willing to understand my constraints. After interviewed me, they were willing to go to lengths to get me in - I will interpret that as meritocracy. And they were prompt in responding to my questions. However, I did not join them because my short-term career goals were different from what Irevna could offer.

Irevna or not is a matter of personal choice and compatibility of the company with your strengths. I am sure you understand this and I hope my response is useful to you. If there is anything I can help you with, you can get in touch with me. Good luck.

CS

Anonymous said...

can tou tell me the questions they asked you in the interview?

Chaitanya Sagar said...

The interview was conducted two years back. So I don't remember all the questions. Broadly, the GD was aimed at figuring out candidates who can build concenses among candidates. And interview was about knowing you, your career aspirations, and why you would want to join them. I had an interview with one of their senior leaders in the company and he helped me clarify what it means to join their company vs some other company. Also he wanted to know why I wanted the role I was looking for.

Good luck.

Cheers,
CS

Anonymous said...

hi chanakya....
can u please tell me the difference between IREVNA and any KPO??
and do mention what the senior leader in the company explained u abt joining his company Vs any other company.....

Fahad Jameel said...

hi..

i too havin an Irevna placement drive in a few days...would like to know about the GD topics...are they too technical or more general ones...cud u guide me on that...a prompt reply would be life to me..

thanks

-fj

Chaitanya Sagar said...

fj,

Thanks for visiting my blog.

I had a generic topic. Not technical. But that is not an indication of what yours will be.

C

Ankit said...
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Chaitanya Sagar said...

Ankit, I do not know as I did not face an Excel Test.

Anonymous said...

I had two rounds of Techincal Interview telephonic, it was arround 2 hours, they have asked many Question which was very very tough... I cleared both the round of interview, And I had one excel based test as well and it was very very tough, I was not able to do it within the time period, I dont know what will be the result but honstly saying am not at all happy with my excel test.. finger crossed.. But I found very happy for those two round of tech round.. I was able to give all answer with Why?.. Be sure that whenever you are giving answer give with reason, concept and logically... it was a great experience with Irevna Interview.. they will test u like any extent.. they will see how confident u are in ur ans... all the best guys