Complete placement experience of a student from IBA, Bangalore

By: Anushree Sen

My journey to Deloitte was indeed an experience. I can still vividly recall the day, 20th September 2019, when my name was announced and I knew I was hired.

The most enriching experiences in our life has its own share of ups and downs. My journey to Deloitte was indeed an experience. I can still vividly recall the day, 20th September 2019, when my name was announced and I knew I was hired. It was a delight! Deloitte was the one and only choice for me since I had joined IBA. And, I feel proud that I could climb my stairway to Deloitte at one go. The firm doesn’t need any introduction. It is one of the “Big Four” companies and also the largest professional services network in the world by revenue.  Moreover, I had interacted with my alumnus there, who always talked about the rich, collaborative and conducive work culture there. Hence, I always knew that kick-starting my career with Deloitte would have opened doors to all the great things I've dreamt of. However, I should warn you, landing a job at this company isn't a cake-walk. It requires constant practice, thorough preparation, and a lot of self-belief.

Selection Process of Deloitte:

We had a total of 4 rounds:

1. Aptitude Test
2. Case Discussion
3. Personal Interview
4. Communication Test

The first round was the Aptitude Test. It had basic Quants, LR, and Verbal Questions. A little brush up on topics like Percentage, SI, Problems on Age, Number System, Time/Work/Speed/Distance and HCF/LCM would be sufficient to clear the cut-offs. Honestly, Quants is not my forte, but with lots and lots of rigorous practice, I passed the cut-offs successfully.

The second round was Case Discussion, which was a little tricky. The purpose of the discussion was not just to find solutions to the real-life business problems presented to us but it was more about teamwork and supporting each other too while finding resolutions. Deloitte believes in collaboration and not individualism.

The third round was Personal Interview. It was a different ball game altogether. I had three years of work experience prior to joining MBA. So the panel asked me mostly about my journey in the previous company, my academic and family background, my aspirations, etc. A few questions were asked regarding relocating to a different state and reason behind choosing Deloitte. I have always been very confident in speaking my mind and thanks to the innumerable events I took part in my college, it really helped me close this interview successfully!

Finally, the last round tested our communication skills, particularly reading, listening, and fluency. For clearing this round, one needs to practice speaking and comprehending different English speaking accents. It is not a one-day job. It needs practice over a period of time to gain complete control over your communication skills.

And above all, believe in yourself throughout the placement process. Because they will not only check your domain knowledge and communication expertise but also your attitude and confidence. Before you convince them to hire you, you need to first convince yourself. Don't keep a single doubt. "Just Believe, It will happen" has been my mantra throughout every act I have done in life. On that note, I really hope you find your dream company where you will enjoy your Mondays. And just remember, believe!

About the Author:

Anushree is a second-year student at Indus Business Academy, Bangalore. She is a writer, visual content creator, logophile and avid movie lover, A digital marketing enthusiast, she loves chai and is extremely fond of huskies.