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How These MBA Students Built A Brand In The Rural Space

Most B-school students come from urban settings, and work with brands that pertain to a target audience from the same. However, there is a plethora of products and services that that are manufactured in rural areas that deliver products with the same quality. Despite having quality products, marketing the product to a large audience becomes a challenge for many rural manufacturers. At MICA, the Rural Immersion Program aims to bridge the gap between the urban and rural by immersing students into a rural setting. The students work with rural brands to support talented individuals who deliver these products and showcase them to a larger audience. In doing so, they not only empower these rural individuals, but also learn how brand-building works, by working on real projects.

Career Services Centre14 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

Evolution Of Cricket And Marketing - A Parity

Cricket has experienced numerous rounds of development in the course of the most recent quite a few years. It began with only one format – Test Cricket. Excellence during this period requested characteristics, for example, tolerance, determination, specialized mastery. With the coming of the shorter ODI format, development, adaptability and a capacity to settle on speedy choices began to hold more noteworthy significance. Enter the time of Twenty 20s and the requirement for these qualities got amplified considerably more.

Ashima Gaur12 Jan 2020

How A Steel Factory Works To Help In Nation-Building

Ever wondered what goes inside the houses that you stay or the highways on which you drive every day to reach office! Steel has always been a building block of a modern nation and to figure out how steel is produced we went straight to one of the biggest factories in the country; Tata Steel.

Career Services Centre11 Jan 2020

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.

Team InsideIIM07 Jan 2020

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.

Team InsideIIM07 Jan 2020

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.

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