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Google Pay, Phone Pe Will Have To Limit Operations? - Business News At A Glance Ep.10

In our 10th edition of Business News At A Glance, we talk about the recent announcement of NPCI regarding UPI transactions which puts a cap on third-party apps like Google Pay and PhonePe in the volume of transactions allowed through them. How will this affect these companies and the digital payment ecosystem of India in general? We also cover the launch of WhatsApp Pay and what are some of the things you should know about it. Also, read how to pick a brand name for your company that sounds right. Read more to find out!

Team InsideIIM11 Nov 2020

Disruptions Caused In Hiring And What It Means To Job-Seekers || GMAC Corporate Recruiter Survey 2020

2020 has been undoubtedly a challenging year and it is no less true for companies around the world. As we battle to make sense of the on-going crisis and figure out when things will get back to normal, there still remains lack of clarity and uncertainty, not just for job seekers but also for hirers. The ability of corporates in terms of taking informed decisions related to projections remains hampered. And with so much news making rounds related to layoffs, salary cuts, and whatnot, it is only normal to be paranoid. In this context, the article will give an idea of how much various factors have changed from the recruiters' point of view and what does it mean for job seekers.

pratibha goenka10 Nov 2020

As An Investment Banker At Goldman Sachs, I Felt I Was Not Solving Problems, Ft. Preethi K, Ex a16z

Imagine a career trajectory where you start your journey as an investment banker at one of the most coveted companies like Goldman Sachs and then decide to opt for a venture capitalist firm as a partner. But, while you are on the trajectory of immense growth such as this, you decide to learn and gain more knowledge about something that you were always passionate about! This is exactly what Preethi Kasireddy’s story will offer you. A fitness enthusiast, dancer, Twitter influencer, writer, blogger, and Founder & CEO of TruStory, Preethi is many things in one. In this episode, we dived into this candid conversation to know more about what gives her a kick, why constantly learning and updating yourself is so important, and what are the future careers of tomorrow!

Team InsideIIM06 Nov 2020

How Is India Affected By A New US President? - Business News At A Glance, Ep.9

In today's highlights, we bring a very satisfying piece of the global pie. While every eye is looking at the USA elections, we wanted to discuss why it matters to us here in India. What's the big deal - a new American President?! That and something more about the India Taiwan trade pact in today's bulletin. We also talk about cryptocurrency coming back with a bang. Read more to find out!

Team InsideIIM06 Nov 2020

Can You Bridge The Digital Education Gap Caused By The Pandemic? Take This TAS Poll Now

Ever since the lockdown has been announced, education has taken a major hit. While some of the cities and their schools have managed to switch to online mode of teaching, a large portion of the rural and semi-urban education was startled. With limited access to internet and infrastructure available, the primary and secondary education faced a major jolt for months. In such a situation, if you as a manager is given the responsibility to find a solution for this, what would your approach be?

InsideIIM Career Services04 Nov 2020

How This Team Won Bond With Pidilite - The Ultimate B-school Case Study Competition 2020!

One of the first competitions to be launched digitally this year, Bond with Pidilite saw an immense response from B-schools across the country. What started as a competition limited to a few select B-schools, opened its gates to a lot of other B-schools across the country after repeated requests. With over 2500 teams taking part in the competition, it was bound to be a tough one to win, and it indeed became one. But, team Nexus from IIM Shillong, made it a point that they do what they know best! Tell a story through their presentation. Let's find out how they won the competition after three rounds of cut-throat competition.

InsideIIM Career Services03 Nov 2020

Power Of Self-Belief, Hard Work & Positivity | AMA With Ankit Doshi

How many times have you dreamt of something beautiful and shrugged it off nonchalantly because it’s too far-fetched? How many times have you tripped in your career, got up and repeated the same thing over and again? How many times have you doubled down your bets to make that inconceivable victory a little more believable and ended up pushing it even further away?

Team InsideIIM02 Nov 2020

From Being A Consultant At McKinsey To Being CEO At Sportz Interactive, Ft. Arvind Iyenger, Ex ESPN

Imagine getting a hefty pay package as a consultant at McKinsey and then deciding to join one of the major sporting channels ESPN at almost a 80% pay cut! That's what passion for sports can lead you to. And our guest today has no regrets for choosing the same. We welcome Arvind Iyenger, the CEO of global sports solutions provider Sportz Interactive in this special episode. A candid conversation where he spilled the beans about his love for sports during the IIT Bombay days, auditioning for ESPN to be a sports commentator, leaving a high paying McKinsey job and handling Sportz Interactive. Keep watching.

InsideIIM Career Services02 Nov 2020