In today's episode of "A Day in The Life Of," you will get a flavor of what students at IMT Nagpur go through regularly while spending their days on Campus.
CAT is not an easy exam to crack, and it is not uncommon for test-takers to attempt the exam multiple times before finally being shortlisted by an IIM. Preparing for an exam like this requires serious amount of dedication and focus and this is why many working professionals consider quitting their jobs to devote their time solely to exam preparation. But is it actually worth quitting your job for CAT 2022? What are the ramifications of leaving your job to prepare for the exam? This article explores five important questions you need to ask yourself before you quit.
The business world is fast-changing and with that, the demand for skilled individuals is growing. The learning methodologies and institutional pedagogies of the past are not going to be enough for solving the real-life problems of the future. A lot of B-schools are thus making changes in their curriculums and their approach to learning. We spoke to Prof. Sanghamitra Buddhapriya, Dean(Academics) of FORE School of Management, New Delhi, who talks about how FSM is making it easier for students to be abreast with the latest developments in the industry and helping them to be the thought leaders of tomorrow. This is the excerpt:
Riya was born, brought up, and educated in Ranchi till class 12 after which she completed her Bachelors in Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NIT Jamshedpur. She has been a sincere student and an all-rounder throughout her student life with good academic scores (Class 10- 96.8%, Class 12- 93.6%, B.Tech- 8.90) as well as prizes in National as well as Regional athletic championships. Right after college, Riya joined the steel giant, Tata Steel as a Management Trainee (Technical). She currently works there as an Electrical Maintenance Manager looking after the day-to-day maintenance, Spare management, while managing a team of 40 employees. Riya aspires to work in Consulting and Business Development with the application of data analytics. She is an active athlete, a yoga enthusiast, and a consistent reader. She also actively writes about her thoughts on life and career on LinkedIn. In this interview, she shares her CAT preparation strategy and her advice to future aspirants.
Consulting is the business of giving expert advice to other professionals. Managers need to be proficient in certain specific skills to do well in their careers as Consultants. But, what are those skills? What are the responsibilities of Consultants? How can one get hired? What is the career progression in consulting? To answer the above and many more questions about consulting, this video, part of a newly launched series called CareerPedia by Charul Chandak sheds some light on the consulting world for you.
For the 4th episode of #YOBOLive, we talk about IB and finance. One of the coolest and most sought after domains to work in, Investment Banking and Finance roles are usually really tough to crack. What are the things you must know to get a summer placement offer at a leading investment bank? What are the roles you may get to work in? How do you make your CV stand out? What kind of profiles get picked up for IB and finance internships? If these are your questions, this session will have all your answers.
We are back with an offline, one-on-one, Konversations Cafe- Pre MBA Social. A destination where the top b-school call getters get a chance to interact with the campus recruiters of top-notch companies. And that too, even before they start their B-school journey! Yes, you heard it right. You get to meet senior leaders and managers from marquee companies in an offline setup where they will not only share their journeys with you but help solve your doubts and queries in person as well. And all that will happen even before you set foot in your B-school. (Scroll down to register!)
Though Radhika Mohta had registered for the CAT exam in 2019, she didn’t even make it to the exam centre. Only to have admits from FMS, IIM A, IIM B, IIM C, IIM L, IIM K, and IIM I in 2022. With a 95+ in both 10th and 12th, she knew that someday MBA would be the path she would likely opt for, just the timing was uncertain. And she considers herself blessed to have had the luxury of working from home for the past year. Without the constant support of parents, family, and friends, the Red building of dreams would never have become a reality. Read our interview with Radhika, where she shares her CAT preparation strategy and her advice for future CAT takers!
In today's episode of "A Day in The Life Of," you will get a flavor of what students at IMT Nagpur go through regularly while spending their days on Campus.
CAT is not an easy exam to crack, and it is not uncommon for test-takers to attempt the exam multiple times before finally being shortlisted by an IIM. Preparing for an exam like this requires serious amount of dedication and focus and this is why many working professionals consider quitting their jobs to devote their time solely to exam preparation. But is it actually worth quitting your job for CAT 2022? What are the ramifications of leaving your job to prepare for the exam? This article explores five important questions you need to ask yourself before you quit.
The business world is fast-changing and with that, the demand for skilled individuals is growing. The learning methodologies and institutional pedagogies of the past are not going to be enough for solving the real-life problems of the future. A lot of B-schools are thus making changes in their curriculums and their approach to learning. We spoke to Prof. Sanghamitra Buddhapriya, Dean(Academics) of FORE School of Management, New Delhi, who talks about how FSM is making it easier for students to be abreast with the latest developments in the industry and helping them to be the thought leaders of tomorrow. This is the excerpt:
Riya was born, brought up, and educated in Ranchi till class 12 after which she completed her Bachelors in Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NIT Jamshedpur. She has been a sincere student and an all-rounder throughout her student life with good academic scores (Class 10- 96.8%, Class 12- 93.6%, B.Tech- 8.90) as well as prizes in National as well as Regional athletic championships. Right after college, Riya joined the steel giant, Tata Steel as a Management Trainee (Technical). She currently works there as an Electrical Maintenance Manager looking after the day-to-day maintenance, Spare management, while managing a team of 40 employees. Riya aspires to work in Consulting and Business Development with the application of data analytics. She is an active athlete, a yoga enthusiast, and a consistent reader. She also actively writes about her thoughts on life and career on LinkedIn. In this interview, she shares her CAT preparation strategy and her advice to future aspirants.
Consulting is the business of giving expert advice to other professionals. Managers need to be proficient in certain specific skills to do well in their careers as Consultants. But, what are those skills? What are the responsibilities of Consultants? How can one get hired? What is the career progression in consulting? To answer the above and many more questions about consulting, this video, part of a newly launched series called CareerPedia by Charul Chandak sheds some light on the consulting world for you.
For the 4th episode of #YOBOLive, we talk about IB and finance. One of the coolest and most sought after domains to work in, Investment Banking and Finance roles are usually really tough to crack. What are the things you must know to get a summer placement offer at a leading investment bank? What are the roles you may get to work in? How do you make your CV stand out? What kind of profiles get picked up for IB and finance internships? If these are your questions, this session will have all your answers.
We are back with an offline, one-on-one, Konversations Cafe- Pre MBA Social. A destination where the top b-school call getters get a chance to interact with the campus recruiters of top-notch companies. And that too, even before they start their B-school journey! Yes, you heard it right. You get to meet senior leaders and managers from marquee companies in an offline setup where they will not only share their journeys with you but help solve your doubts and queries in person as well. And all that will happen even before you set foot in your B-school. (Scroll down to register!)
Though Radhika Mohta had registered for the CAT exam in 2019, she didn’t even make it to the exam centre. Only to have admits from FMS, IIM A, IIM B, IIM C, IIM L, IIM K, and IIM I in 2022. With a 95+ in both 10th and 12th, she knew that someday MBA would be the path she would likely opt for, just the timing was uncertain. And she considers herself blessed to have had the luxury of working from home for the past year. Without the constant support of parents, family, and friends, the Red building of dreams would never have become a reality. Read our interview with Radhika, where she shares her CAT preparation strategy and her advice for future CAT takers!
