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10 Certifications To Be Job Ready In The Post COVID 19 Economy

Deferred internships and PPOs, as well as delayed college terms, mean you have plenty of time to learn something. All and sundry have been telling you to upskill yourself in this COVID 19 influenced lockdown. And that is a great way to spend your time right now, thanks to coronavirus. But here’s the thing. Pursuing random courses may not really help you. What will add value to your CV is pursuing courses in relation to your future career or job profile. Whether it is BFSI or consulting you wish to work in, or sales and marketing, or operations and supply chain management, or HRM, there are some basic skills you can gain through online certifications that can help you show a strong profile. So what are these courses and certification and why should you pursue them? Find out in this article.

Team InsideIIM24 May 2020

The Best Management Blogs To Read During The Lockdown

COVID-19 is no more a disease that affects the human respiratory system. The effects of the disease have also started showing its impact on the economic and industrial domain. Even at the company level, almost all departments have been disrupted by the havoc wreaked by coronavirus. Hence, it is crucial for MBA students and aspirants to understand the current scenario and how companies are dealing with it. You will be better equipped for changes that are about to come. Besides, COVID-19 has already helped us create a special bond with our laptop/notebook/smartphones. Not like we were not best friends already. How about using this friendship to go through this list of Marketing, HR, Operations, Product Management and Finance blogs to read during the lockdown. Hope it helps!

Team InsideIIM14 May 2020

In Conversation With Shweta Shridhar, HR Business Partner, Asian Paints

I bring to you an enlightening interview with Ms. Shweta Shridhar, HR Business Partner, Asian Paints. She is an alumna of LBSIM Delhi. In this conversation, Shweta highlights the need to be curious along with the importance to always keep learning and hustling to experience more.

Tanya Shridhar11 May 2020

HR Professionals Don't Just Make Rangolis, They Are The Trend Sensors Ft. Harshita C, ex Nestle

Continuing her talk about the HR profession, Harshita takes us through her stint at Honeywell, where she did a Learning and Development role. A TISS alum, she has worked with big companies like Mondelez, Colgate-Palmolive, Honeywell, and Nestle, currently holding a senior position with Freshworks. She talks of the challenges that an LnD Professional faces, and how they deal with varying ranks of businesses, right from fresh joinees to the top brass. Each rank requires a different kind of program to be designed, and each requires special care.

Team InsideIIM28 Apr 2020

Top 5 Skills That Make A Successful HR Professional Ft. Harshita C, SPHR, ex-Nestle, TISS Alum

Do you aspire to be an HR professional? Do you know what it takes to be one? Recently, we saw a lot of interest around HR on our platform. To cater to this rising interest, we decided to have a chat with a true blue HR professional, Harshita Chaudhary, SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources). Harshita has close to a decade of experience in the HR function, having worked with big names like Mondelez (then Cadbury), Nestle, Colgate Palmolive and Honeywell. Currently, she works at Freshworks as Senior Manager OD & Talent.

Team InsideIIM27 Apr 2020

How IIM Professors Prepare Future Leaders - Inside An IIM Classroom With Prof. Ankur Jain

With only a year of teaching at IIM Rohtak, Prof. Ankur Jain has already bagged his students' affection and appreciation, being voted as the Professor of the Year 2020. What is it about his method of teaching that appeals to his students so? In this video, Prof. Jain talks of his teaching experience, and tells us a few anecdotes from his classroom. This is part 2 of Prof. Ankur Jain's interview, in our series, InsideIIM Professor of the Year.

Team InsideIIM22 Apr 2020

Companies Should Speak Openly About The Current Crisis With Employees | Prof. Ankur Jain, IIM Rohtak

The world is evolving rapidly, and the changes that come with it aren’t easy for some. Especially now, amidst this coronavirus crisis, we are forced to adapt to a whole new way of functioning, which might persist even after the crisis ends. How do HR Managers ensure that their employees don’t feel like their jobs are in danger, or that the organization is exploiting them? How can organizations structure themselves and their work environments to maximize productivity? Find out in this video. This is part 1 of Prof. Ankur Jain’s interview, in our series, InsideIIM Professor of the Year 2020.

Team InsideIIM21 Apr 2020

A Comprehensive Guide Of What To Do During Lockdown | MBA Post-Lockdown

Back in 2019, when you were either busy preparing for MBA exams, internships or job interviews, if anyone told you that COVID-19 was on its way, wouldn’t you have at least done a few things differently? But there is no point in thinking about the past, is there? We have to think about the present and prepare for the uncertain future. How does one do that? By going online! Here’s the truth: we had already been living in a digital culture, and this virus has pushed humanity to embrace it further. From applying to enrolling, to studying and preparing for B-School, everything will happen online. Keeping those things in mind, here is a list of articles and videos about MBA post-lockdown. Read to know more.

Team InsideIIM18 Apr 2020