Roadies Auditions : A Overview Of Strategies

Roadies Auditions: A Overview Of Strategies
Only the worthy shall survive, but only the sensible shall progress

This is an effort to help all aspiring Roadies gain just a foothold in the auditions.I know countless personal experiences have been posted on individual auditions already but I want to sum up a few points that will hopefully help out all those who are warriors in the quest,but in search of a proper talisman.

Tip-1:Reach the venue as early as possible(preferably the night before)
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Simple logic.The earlier you arrive the lesser queue you have infront of you.Think of it in this way..if the judges are moderating the GDs throughout the day..they will be more refreshed during the earlier ones than in the closing stages.So be among the front runners in the line,to get the advantage of more focus during the GDs

Tip-2:Do not enter in the same group as your friends
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This is again rational thinking isnt it.Its obvious you want to be with your buddies but all of them being in the same GD reduces chance of selection as you fight against your friends not for them.So its advisable to stay alone and focus on strategies.

Tip-3:Carry the proper documents
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For the nth time, the GD rounds need your age proof(birth certificate, voters ID and all-mark sheets wont do).The audition form must be filled in properly.
Passports are required only after selection so do not bother carrying them. If you havent made it ,make it before 12th October. Do not carry un necessary documents as it might be misplaced during the auditions.

Tip-4:Treat it as a Roadies GD,not an IIM campus drive
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Do not be too formal.Try and connect with the issue and be creative with your points.
Sometimes,going beyond the tired and tested formula is an advantage of sorts.

Tip-5:Be presentable
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Do not show signs that will put you off.The judges will sort out a particular trait in you..so look forward to being pleasant and presentable,and not one whacked out psycho.The judges would prefer someone calm,composed and rational rather than a hothead.

Tip-6:Take clues from those around you
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People around you are bound to make mistakes and give good points.Watch out for both.Be alert and rectify yourself from other's mistakes.If someone has made a good point,latch onto it and start giving your views.It will strengthen your chances.

Tip-7:Try and lead,rather than follow
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A Roadies GD usually turns into a chaos.Now the choice is yours..to join in or to make it stop.Try and take the initiative to break up fights rather than get into senseless ones.Do not follow on a path,create a path for others to follow.Try and calm things down rather than boil things up.this will surely create a positive impression on the judges.


Tip-8:Be Yourself
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This one has been mentioned innumerable times.At the end of the day,your next goal is the PI where you will be analysed for who you are,rather than who you try to be.
Keep it real and be yourself,do not try to fake an image and just remember no one is perfect.Will all the flaws,you are still uniquely special.Try and exploit your strengths so that at the end of the day,it is you as a person that comes out a winner, scoring over a stereotyped image.


This was an effort to make the things just a less hectic for you guys.Hope some of these do help you in pushing the barrier.Best of luck to all those who are appearing for the auditions

Let the true heroes be chosen from the conquest