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It's Ok To Be Confused At The Start Of Your MBA, Ft. Suyash (BCG PPO) & Sandhya (P&G Intern), XLRI

When you hear about XLRI, one thing that comes to mind is HR. And rightly so, because of the kind of vast alumni pool that XLRI boasts about who are in leadership positions in multinational companies across the globe. Does it mean it is the only program of relevance offered by XLRI? Well, the answer would be a big no! We at InsideIIM, spoke to two final year BM (Business Management) students at XLRI who have interned with marquee companies like P&G and BCG and have cracked PPOs too. What is it that the BM program offers to its students at XLRI, what are important things you should keep in mind before selecting your MBA course, how a BM degree can help you achieve your corporate goals? This and a lot more were discussed in this candid conversation. Keep watching. *This is a promoted feature.

InsideIIM Career Services07 Dec 2020

A National Level Table Tennis Player Who Conceptualized A Midnight Café | Paramita Das, IIM Rohtak

Paramita Das, an active table tennis player, credits the game for valuable learnings throughout her life. She has won a bronze medal for India at Indian Junior Open, ITTF World Junior Circuit TT tournament, represented Maharashtra, and won the Nationals at Pondicherry State Table Tennis Association. She has also won several accolades at district, state, and national levels. An NIT Durgapur graduate, Paramita has also won inter NIT tournaments for her college. While reliving her experience, she says, “This sport has brought me immense joy. Although I had to face many difficult situations, being a captain taught me how to be a team player. The crucial moments of the match taught me how to deal with intense situations gracefully.”

IIM Rohtak07 Dec 2020

As An Entrepreneur, There Was A Point When I Felt Like Quitting Every Day, Ft. Harpreet Singh Grover

There are a rare few leaders in the world who possess the courage of taking an unconventional route, being persistent through it, and making their vision a reality, even fewer of them are exceptional storytellers.

Team InsideIIM05 Dec 2020

What It Takes To Build A Career & Succeed In Finance Ft. Kenneth S., IIM-A Alum, Venture Capitalist

Day Trader. Institutional Sales. Algo Trader. Hedge fund. Commodities king. Derivatives strategist. Equity Research. All of the above terms have become hot once again. Post the pandemic, all over the world markets are seeing a huge influx of the millennial day trader. Whether in India or abroad, people who have never dabbled in the financial markets before are now deeply invested. Since the March lows, markets are back up and how. Sensex has moved from a 34% drop in March at the start of lockdown to a recovery of almost 70%.

Team InsideIIM04 Dec 2020

What Type of Questions Appear In IIFT? Analysing Past IIFT Papers In Detail

The IIFT exam, due to be conducted in the latter half of January 2021, is one of the most crucial exams in the MBA admissions season since it opens up the gateway to one of India's most prestigious business schools - the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. Usually, IIFT is conducted right after CAT but has been delayed this year by nearly a month and a half. This exam is not easy, especially given that the onus of section-wise time management is on the test-taker. What can help is to know before you appear for the exam the type of questions you can expect to see, based on past trends.

Team InsideIIM04 Dec 2020

The Journeys of a Doctor and a Lawyer To a Top Business School - Many Roads To MBA. Ft. TAPMI

Over the past two years, the world of business has demonstrated a resolute will to bring in diversity through transformed talent acquisition practices. The decision is based on the belief that multiple perspectives in problem-solving encourage creativity and significantly improve the end result. Responding to this growing trend, business schools across the country, are looking to create leaders who stand out.

Team InsideIIM02 Dec 2020

I Focused On IIFT When CAT Didn't Work Out Ft. Ayush Dubey, IIFT 99.88%iler

Ayush Dubey, an engineer from NIT Bhopal, decided to pursue an MBA post graduation because it would help him reach higher in his career. With a 96%ile in CAT, and a really low 60 percentile in the DI-LR section, Ayush felt his chances of making it to a top b-school were minimal. Next Ayush decided to write the IIFT entrance exam. Scoring a 99.88%ile in the IIFT entrance, Ayush converted IIFT. In this video, Ayush touches upon the major differences between CAT and IIFT, and how to prepare for the IIFT entrance. He also shares snippets from his IIFT interview experience and tips on making it to IIFT. If you're planning to write the IIFT, this is a must watch for you!

Team InsideIIM02 Dec 2020

Three Things You Need To Do After CAT 2020 - Recommendations By An IIM Kozhikode Alumnus

CAT 2020 has just happened, and what a ride it has been. Clearly, IIM Indore went all out to make it challenging for the students. But just like it happens when you finish binge-watching 7-8 seasons of a series: NOW WHAT? You are left with a sense of nothingness. Don’t worry. We will share a list of tips to make the best use of your time. We also got in touch with IIM Nagpur students to share their perspectives. Here are the highlights:

Akshaykumar Sirsalewala02 Dec 2020