We are thrilled to announce the launch
InsideIIM Student Team 10, an opportunity for B-School students to build their brand, gain experience, and earn a stipend of up to ₹60,000. The program focuses on content creation, digital marketing, and community engagement.
At InsideIIM, storytelling is at the core of our identity. Our emphasis is on personal journeys and storytelling. By combining data and content, we create stories that not only resonate with our audience but also add value to their lives.
Each year, we carefully select 10-12 members who work with us, and become the face of InsideIIM on their respective campuses.
We are currently accepting applications from students who have joined top B-Schools in 2024.
If you're passionate about making a difference, even to a single user, we encourage you to apply for our program.
- What is InsideIIM Student Team?: A unique chance for students from top B-schools (2024) to enhance personal branding, manage a digital platform, and represent InsideIIM on their campus.
- Benefits: Stipend, resume points, LinkedIn recommendations, content marketing skills, and the possibility to become an influencer.
- Activities: Writing articles, hosting webinars, producing videos, one-on-one guidance for aspirants, and organizing competitions.
- Selection Process:
- Round 1: Write an article with last-minute CAT 2024 tips or similar guidance.
- Round 2: Focus on content marketing and promotions.
- Round 3: Interaction with InsideIIM’s AVP for User Growth and Business.
- Timeline:
- Application Start: November 9, 2024
- Final Shortlist: December 3, 2024
- Team Start Date: December 15, 2024
- Team End Date: March 31, 2025
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Selection Process
Round 0: Share Your Details Here!
Round 1: Write A Story:
You need to write an article on Last-Minute Tips/Strategies/Guidance For CAT 2024, or anything you think will help future MBA aspirants, and upload it on Insideiim.com.
This round of the selection process is designed to assess your writing ability, fluency, and logical reasoning skills. To upload your article, simply log in to insideiim.com, select "
Write a Story" from the menu, and follow the instructions. Be sure to include "Student Team Hunt 2024" in the title of your submission.
Once your article is submitted, it will be evaluated by our panel. We look forward to reading your story!
- Weightage: This round carries 50% weightage in the overall selection process.
- Closing Date: 20th November, 2024, 11:59 PM
Round 2: Content Marketing and Promotions:
This round focuses on your content marketing and promotional skills. It's not just about writing a great story; it's also important to see how well your story is received by the community.
To increase your chances of selection, we encourage you to share your story on various social media platforms and WhatsApp groups. The number of views your story receives will be taken into consideration during the evaluation process. We're looking for stories that resonate with our audience and generate engagement.
- Weightage: This round carries 30% weightage in the overall selection process.
- Closing Date: 25th November, 2024, 11:59 PM
Round 3: Interaction Call:
Congratulations on making it to the final round! As the next step, you will have a brief call with InsideIIM's AVP - User Growth and Business. During the call, you'll have the opportunity to discuss your interest in joining the Student Team, the specific areas you're interested in working on, and the expectations we have for team members.
- Weightage: This round carries 20% weightage in the overall selection process.
- Closing Date: 30th November, 2024, 11:59 PM
- Results Declaration: 2nd December, 2024
For any questions, feel free to reach out to Debayan Purkayastha here!
Timeline
- Application Start Date: 9th November, 2024
- Round 1 End Date: 20th November, 2024, 11:59 PM
- Round 2 End Date: 25th November, 2024, 11:59 PM
- Round 3 End Date: 30th November, 2024, 11:59 PM
- Final Shortlist Declaration: 3rd December, 2024, 6 PM
- Student Team 10 Start Date: 15th December, 2024
- Student Team 10 End Date: 31st March, 2025
Please note that the duration of the stint includes breaks for term examinations.
Here Are Some Student Team Members’ Thoughts
- Akansha Chachra, Summer Intern - Unilever
"Being a part of the InsideIIM Student Team 9 was a transformative experience. It allowed me to give back to the MBA community in meaningful ways—sharing insights, guiding peers, and helping them navigate their career journeys. The process of creating and shooting videos was a major confidence booster, pushing me to step outside my comfort zone and refine my communication skills. Through helping others, I grew as well; the experience taught me empathy, adaptability, and the importance of a strong personal brand."
- Aditya Singh, Summer Intern - EXL
"InsideIIM Student Team is an excellent opportunity for MBA students to get some ideas about content creation and social media marketing. It gave me the platform to reach out to many aspirants through my articles and posts. The exposure to the broader MBA community is also a plus."
- Atharva Bais, Summer Intern - FinIQ Consulting
"Being a part of InsideIIM student team 9 gave me a chance to give back to the same community which got me so far. I found a creative outlet for writing while being of use and growing my personal network at the same time."
- Arshia Mitra, Summer Intern - American Express
"InsideIIM has been one of my most followed sites since the beginning of my CAT preparation journey and being a part of the Student Team 9 has really been nothing short of exhilarating. From taking sessions for CAT to recording videos for YouTube, the journey has been one with an upward learning curve and experiences to remember."
- Bhavya Sharma, Autumn Intern - Johnson & Johnson
"Being a part of InsideIIM’s Student Team 9 was the perfect kick-off to my B-School journey. Creating content that genuinely helped B-school aspirants? Loved it! And having been a mentee myself, stepping into the mentor role after securing a B-school admit was an invaluable perspective shift. Mentoring students through their admissions journey, from perfecting their personal stories to sharpening their interview skills, was incredibly fulfilling. It felt amazing to be able to support others while sharing my own insights. I couldn’t be prouder to have been part of such an uplifting community!"
- Shubham, Autumn Intern - Samsung R&D
"I had an incredibly rewarding experience being a part of the Student Team at InsideIIM. Over the course of this period, I had the chance to explore my interests deeply and grow my skillset within a supportive and collaborative environment. The team was always approachable and eager to help, fostering a positive culture where I felt encouraged to take on new challenges. This experience allowed me to gain valuable insights and hands-on expertise that helped me in my B-School interviews as well."
- Gaurav BN, Summer Intern - BCG
"Being part of the InsideIIM Student Team 9 presented me with a wonderful platform to reach out to and help an extremely large community of B-School aspirants. Getting multiple opportunities in the form of conducting YouTube live streams, hosting guesstimate workshops, and more was an enriching experience and a way to give back to the community. The team was also very flexible in working around the hectic B-School schedule. Kudos to Debayan and the InsideIIM team for this initiative, and I'd recommend everyone to apply!"
- Milana Prakash, Strategy Analyst - Accenture Strategy
"Working with InsideIIM has been a fun journey. The best part about the team is that you can work at your own pace. They understand fully well that life at a B-School is stressful & unpredictable, and they value your time. The team is fully flexible with your deliverables, and they're super nice to work with. Special shoutout to Debayan, who has been a rock. Besides, it's a fun way to make some money and get those CV points! I would highly recommend you to join us!
- Sejal Sahni, Junior Associate - McKinsey & Co.
"Being a part of InsideIIM’s Student Team was a great way to document my B-School journey and learn about content marketing tools!"
- Debrup Poddar, Head - Counselling & Student Awareness - IMS Learning
"The entire experience helped me build my personal brand, instill confidence in front of the camera, and augment my understanding of the content creation ecosystem. It was wonderful working with Purnangshu Paul, Debayan Purkayastha, and the video editing team, who guided me really well!"
- Manas Sathe, Senior Associate - BCG
"The InsideIIM Student Team was an exhilarating experience. Debayan and the InsideIIM team ensured smooth onboarding and coached us on creating meaningful content. Researching and writing on CAT and MBA-related topics also helped me better prepare to dive into my MBA journey."
- Manavdeep Singh Grover, Category Head: Home & Furniture - Meesho
"Joining the InsideIIM’s student team was a stepping stone for me into the world of mentorship. It transformed the way I looked at various aspects of the B-school & corporate world including placements, job domains, resume writing, internships, etc. Quoting personal anecdotes at IIML and helping aspirants crack the CAT through prep guides helped me reach 1Mn+ viewers and build my personal brand."
- Ashi Jain, Senior Brand Manager - P&G
"InsideIIM was a wonderful experience and a core part of my journey at MICA. It gave me an excellent opportunity to hone my writing skills, learn from industry experts, and also contribute back to the B-school community. Truly an experience I cherish in ways more than one."