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

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21 Days To CAT 2020 | Last-Mile Strategies With ARKS Srinivas, National MBA Head At Career Launcher

If you're writing CAT 2020, you're in the last mile of prep. You're probably feeling a bit apprehensive, a bit worried, slightly overwhelmed and pressurised. We feel you. Which is why right now, with only 21 days to go, it's time to hedge your bets. What do you prioritise? What do you focus on? Worried about a certain section? How do you make sure you reach your sectional & overall percentile goal? Or at least score decently?

Team InsideIIM06 Nov 2020

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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

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Official IIFT Exam 2021 Notification Out - Here's All You Need To Know

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the IIFT 2021 exam. The notification contains the details of the examination date, the eligibility criteria and the examination pattern. In this article, we have covered the important dates related to the IIFT 2021 examination, the eligibility criteria, examination pattern, tips and resources to prepare for IIFT, and more! Read on!

Team InsideIIM06 Nov 2020

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With Less Than 30 Days To CAT, Focus On Mocks - Shikhar S, 99.35%iler, IIM Shillong, VNIT

With a B.Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering degree from VNIT Nagpur, Shikhar Srikantiah belongs to the cliched group of General Engineering Males (GEM). But post his graduation in 2017, Shikhar worked as an Assistant Manager (Team Lead) at Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd. After a short stint with BALCO, Shikhar moved to ZS Associates to work as a Business Analyst. He found himself being drawn into the world of management, leadership and strategy and decided to pursue an MBA. On his 2nd CAT attempt in 2018, Shikhar scored 99.35%ile overall and managed to convert a call from IIM Shillong. Now in his 2nd year, Shikhar has just completed an internship with Pidilite Industries in a sales & marketing capacity. In this video, he shares how to tackle this crucial time, with less than a month to go before CAT. If you wish to know some quick hacks and tips on how to bell the CAT & how to spend this high pressure period effectively, watch this video!

Team InsideIIM05 Nov 2020

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How To Deal With The Negative Emotions Before CAT 2020 | Nikhil Singh, FMS '22

There is always a divided opinion as to how should one best utilise time this close to the exam. The stress of approaching exam is further made miserable by the sense that there is an overwhelming amount of information to be consumed in ever-dwindling time. Even spending time with friends, intended for relaxation, can just be a reminder of the exams you’ll be sitting together and the work you ought to be doing. This article aims to lay emphasis on certain negative emotions we all experience before any important moment in our lives and it is no surprise that CAT is one of the career-defining events for most of us.

NIKHIL SINGH05 Nov 2020

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5 Articles You Must Read To Ace The VA-RC Section In CAT 2020 | Ft. Amrita Mishra, IIM C

VARC is one of the most scoring section. But most scoring is not equivalent to being the easiest. A lot of people struggle with this section because of Reding Comprehensions (RCs), Inferences, Para jumbles, time constraints, lack of reading habit etc. Here are some must-read blogs that will help you for VARC in CAT 2020:

Amrita Mishra05 Nov 2020

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Common Mistakes To Avoid During CAT 2020

I interacted with many past CAT takers who were earlier scoring excellent scores in the mocks but failed to score a great percentile in the CAT exam. Even if they somehow managed to score well but couldn't deliver their hundred percent on the day of the CAT exam. In CAT, even a single correct or wrong question can change the whole game for you. So, what might be the issue? Any guesses??? After interacting with them and listening to their stories, I can conclude and present to you that they made some silly or common mistakes on the day of the CAT exam, which cost them their golden opportunity.

Dhruv Aggarwal04 Nov 2020

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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

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21 Days To CAT 2020 | Last-Mile Strategies With ARKS Srinivas, National MBA Head At Career Launcher

If you're writing CAT 2020, you're in the last mile of prep. You're probably feeling a bit apprehensive, a bit worried, slightly overwhelmed and pressurised. We feel you. Which is why right now, with only 21 days to go, it's time to hedge your bets. What do you prioritise? What do you focus on? Worried about a certain section? How do you make sure you reach your sectional & overall percentile goal? Or at least score decently?

Team InsideIIM06 Nov 2020

Read More

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

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Official IIFT Exam 2021 Notification Out - Here's All You Need To Know

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the IIFT 2021 exam. The notification contains the details of the examination date, the eligibility criteria and the examination pattern. In this article, we have covered the important dates related to the IIFT 2021 examination, the eligibility criteria, examination pattern, tips and resources to prepare for IIFT, and more! Read on!

Team InsideIIM06 Nov 2020

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With Less Than 30 Days To CAT, Focus On Mocks - Shikhar S, 99.35%iler, IIM Shillong, VNIT

With a B.Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering degree from VNIT Nagpur, Shikhar Srikantiah belongs to the cliched group of General Engineering Males (GEM). But post his graduation in 2017, Shikhar worked as an Assistant Manager (Team Lead) at Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd. After a short stint with BALCO, Shikhar moved to ZS Associates to work as a Business Analyst. He found himself being drawn into the world of management, leadership and strategy and decided to pursue an MBA. On his 2nd CAT attempt in 2018, Shikhar scored 99.35%ile overall and managed to convert a call from IIM Shillong. Now in his 2nd year, Shikhar has just completed an internship with Pidilite Industries in a sales & marketing capacity. In this video, he shares how to tackle this crucial time, with less than a month to go before CAT. If you wish to know some quick hacks and tips on how to bell the CAT & how to spend this high pressure period effectively, watch this video!

Team InsideIIM05 Nov 2020

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How To Deal With The Negative Emotions Before CAT 2020 | Nikhil Singh, FMS '22

There is always a divided opinion as to how should one best utilise time this close to the exam. The stress of approaching exam is further made miserable by the sense that there is an overwhelming amount of information to be consumed in ever-dwindling time. Even spending time with friends, intended for relaxation, can just be a reminder of the exams you’ll be sitting together and the work you ought to be doing. This article aims to lay emphasis on certain negative emotions we all experience before any important moment in our lives and it is no surprise that CAT is one of the career-defining events for most of us.

NIKHIL SINGH05 Nov 2020

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5 Articles You Must Read To Ace The VA-RC Section In CAT 2020 | Ft. Amrita Mishra, IIM C

VARC is one of the most scoring section. But most scoring is not equivalent to being the easiest. A lot of people struggle with this section because of Reding Comprehensions (RCs), Inferences, Para jumbles, time constraints, lack of reading habit etc. Here are some must-read blogs that will help you for VARC in CAT 2020:

Amrita Mishra05 Nov 2020

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Common Mistakes To Avoid During CAT 2020

I interacted with many past CAT takers who were earlier scoring excellent scores in the mocks but failed to score a great percentile in the CAT exam. Even if they somehow managed to score well but couldn't deliver their hundred percent on the day of the CAT exam. In CAT, even a single correct or wrong question can change the whole game for you. So, what might be the issue? Any guesses??? After interacting with them and listening to their stories, I can conclude and present to you that they made some silly or common mistakes on the day of the CAT exam, which cost them their golden opportunity.

Dhruv Aggarwal04 Nov 2020

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