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My Journey From IIM Lucknow To Puma - Shreya Sachdev

My Journey From IIM Lucknow To Puma - Shreya Sachdev

There are many obvious reasons why an engineer or BBA student will want to do an MBA. But why would a literature student from Lady Shri Ram College (DU) want to do an MBA? What are her reasons? What's her aim? Does she know where her career will take her? Well, the answer lies in this article. Meet Shreya Sachdev, Head of Strategy, Puma and an IIM Lucknow Alumni (Batch 2013-15). She specialises in marketing and strategy and has 4+ experience in the consulting and consumer sector. Read and learn from her b-school, internship, PPO and work experience now!

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Navigate Your Career In The Sea Of Uncertainty | Journey Of AVP of IDFC First Bank, SPJIMR Alum

Navigate Your Career In The Sea Of Uncertainty | Journey Of AVP of IDFC First Bank, SPJIMR Alum

Life is uncertain. So is the trajectory of your career. You might think that you are made for marketing, operations, finance, consulting and other management roles. But as you slowly start moving towards your placement or second or third job things start changing, your interests start changing. So, how do you navigate your career in this sea of uncertainty? Get your answer from Swati Karle, AVP - Digital Journey, IDFC First Bank and SPJIMR, Mumbai Alum MBA - Operations, Batch of 2011-13. Read this article, to get inspired and learn from her experience and make an informed career decision. 

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Learning From Outside Classroom | Sr Procurement Manager, Condé Nast, SCMHRD Alum

Learning From Outside Classroom | Sr Procurement Manager, Condé Nast, SCMHRD Alum

Learning has no boundaries and it cannot be contained inside a classroom. Classroom learning in b-schools can help you in building hard skills but soft-skills (like communication, connection, etc) are something that you will learn outside - through sports tournaments,  b-school competitions, internships and more. At least that is what Rahul Mulekar, Senior Procurement Manager, Condé Nast India, SCMHRD alum (MBA - Operations) of Batch 2011-13 thinks. To know more about his career path and story read here.  

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How To Build A Career In Finance - Deepak Tomar, Exec. Director, Nomura, IIM A

How To Build A Career In Finance - Deepak Tomar, Exec. Director, Nomura, IIM A

A successful career in finance or consulting is a dream for many b-schoolers and management graduates. The attraction of the profession is so magnetic that many students enter b-school with the sole intention of being recruited by a reputed finance or consulting firm. But what makes this career so attractive? What does industry want from the talent? Moreover, what is it that sets apart finance corps and consulting firms from other companies who can perform similar activities? These are just some of the questions that will get answered by Deepak Tomar, IIM Ahmedabad Alumni (Batch 2004-06) and Executive Director, Nomura. Read excerpts of his interview in this article to know more.

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From IT to A Career In Operations | Story Of Lokesh Natoo, Director of Operations, 21North Europ Assistance Operations

From IT to A Career In Operations | Story Of Lokesh Natoo, Director of Operations, 21North Europ Assistance Operations

Dreaming about a career in operations? fair warning! You will have to be the Jack of all trades. You need to possess the right skills and knowledge of a company's multiple departments, its functions and ensure seamless flow of work. In short, you need to be the oil of a big machine (company). You can acquire the skills from a top-notch operations b-school, but you will only get the knowledge and understanding of the inner working of departments through by interacting with as many people as possible. At least, that was the case for, Lokesh Natoo, Director of Operations, 21North Europ Assistance, MBA- Operations graduate and SCMHRD alum (batch of 2011-13). Interested in knowing his story, experience and learnings? Then read this article now. 

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From HR Professional To An Entrepreneur | XLRI Alumn, Founder of REDD Network

From HR Professional To An Entrepreneur | XLRI Alumn, Founder of REDD Network

When you do an MBA in Human Resource Management, you learn how to manage the workforce of the organization. Every organisation has its own set of values, visions, ideals, methodology, etc. The role of an HR  is to develop and manage the company's culture, hire the best talents and retain them. At least, that's what is expected. But what if Aparna D. Ponnappa (Founder of REDD Network and XLRI alum) told you that there is more to the role and there is more to you. Aparna has worked with 7+ companies and has founded her own company. She started as an HR and ended up being the first female entrepreneur of her family. Her story is exciting and full of ups and downs. Read her full story here.

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How I Made It To BCG | Shatakshi Sharma - ISB, Harvard Business School

How I Made It To BCG | Shatakshi Sharma - ISB, Harvard Business School

Be it aspirant, student or an experienced professional, consulting is a job of everyone's dream. People are attracted to this line of work because it is not your typical 9-to-5 job. In a consulting firm, you get to partner with companies, government and organisations of the world and solve their most complex business challenges. It is a unique career path filled with challenges and opportunities that you will not find in a regular corporate firm. And where can a professional embark on such an exciting journey? Out of all the top companies that have popped in your head, BCG is definitely one of them. But how do you get into a big-shot company like BCG? What your career trajectory be like? This article brings you - Shatakshi Sharma, currently working at BCG. She will answer all your questions and more.

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