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From Product Manager At Reliance Jio To AVP At CarWale | An IIM A Alumni's Journey

We hear about these mysterious creatures called product managers every now and then. We know they exist, and we aspire to be one of them. But we have no idea who they are and what they do? And forget reading about them in the b-school. In this interview, we were able to catch hold of one such evolved being. His name is Gautam Chaudhari. He started his journey in IIM Ahmedabad (Batch of 2011-13). His first job was with Reliance Jio, where he was the Product Manager of Jio Chat. After the launch of the product, he moved to a growing startup called CarWale. Within his second project, he got promoted to Associate Vice President (Product). He is now a team-lead of 7+ product managers and guides them to a successful future. Read about his full story here.

Team InsideIIM18 Jan 2020

Into Supply Chain And Operations? Prove It - Take This Quiz

If you're thinking of building a lucrative career in the next 5-10 years, one of the best options you have is working in the supply chain and logistics side of e-commerce companies. In fact, the Indian warehousing and logistic market received around $3.4 Bn of institutional capital between January 2014 - January 2018. With more and more companies choosing to go digital, the requirements of these logistics companies too have expanded. But are you ready to be a part of this revolution? If you too want to join the supply chain and operations industry in the near future, you need to know your basics. Here's the chance to prove how well you know your basics. Test yourself with The New Operations & Supply Chain Quiz, brought to you by ABGLP.

Team InsideIIM17 Jan 2020

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!

Team InsideIIM14 Jan 2020

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.

Team InsideIIM13 Jan 2020

Taare Zameen Par Deconstructed | HR Concepts - Learning IRL BY ABGLP

Are you interested in an HR career? Do you want to ace the placement game and land an internship with your dream company? InsideIIM, in association with ABGLP, brings you Learning #IRL. Brush up on basic concepts and revise for the placement season with this unique content. Do you think HR managers just organise rangoli competitions and office parties? You're being stereotypical and wrong! One of the most important functions of HR managers today is helping employees perform to the best of their abilities. How do they do this, you wonder? The answer lies in the concept of TNA or Training Needs Analysis. Check out this video to find out what this means and brush up on a basic HR concept today!

InsideIIM Career Services11 Jan 2020

A Comprehensive Guide To Ace GD-PIT-PI For TISS HRM &LR

Congrats! You have successfully completed stage one, i,e. TISSNET and MAT. Now comes the PIT and PI round. If you want to grab a seat in the prestigious HRM & LR course and become a full-time TISSian for the next two years, then you will have to score exceptionally well in the next two rounds. The only way to do that is non-stop prep. Even though PIT/PI are programme specific and might have variations across different programmes, HRM generally follows Group Discussions (GD) and Writing Test (Short Essay) as a part of their PIT round. Hence, you need to have a separate prep plan for each round. Seems like a lot of work, right? Don’t worry! To make your preparation and life a little easier, we have come up with predicted topics, tips and tricks on how to answer them, reading materials and more. Read to know more.

Team InsideIIM07 Jan 2020

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.

Team InsideIIM07 Jan 2020

Fried Up - McDonald's Supply Chain Decoded | Learning IRL By ABGLP

When we say McDonald’s, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? For most of us, it's crispy, salty, crunchy, French Fries. Yum. And you just can’t stop at one, can you?! But have you ever wondered how McDonald’s manages to get those piping hot fries right, just the way you like it, every time? One of the reasons for this is the company’s impeccable and sustainable operations and supply chain management. If you aspire to get into operations and supply chain post MBA, it’s necessary for you to know how chains like McDonald’s operate. Solve this case study, brought to you by InsideIIM in association with ABGLP and show off how well you know your operations management curriculum!

Career Services Centre04 Jan 2020