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How Sonika Repala Choose To Chase Her Dreams And Got Into XLRI Jamshedpur

How Sonika Repala Choose To Chase Her Dreams And Got Into XLRI Jamshedpur

Why did I choose to be an MBA graduate? I have been working as a software engineer in a renowned organisation. It took me only few days after I joined it, to know myself that it is not my cup of tea and definitely not a long-term goal. The reason behind not liking it was quite simple. There was a very little room for me to be part of any change in the organisation. I believed I can do more apart from the technical aspect alone. I wanted to transition myself into managerial roles and amplify the impact by applying the same talent to a broader range of problems.

Sonika Repala
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Blogs To Follow If You Are Pursuing MBA, Have Pursued MBA Or Want To Pursue MBA

Blogs To Follow If You Are Pursuing MBA, Have Pursued MBA Or Want To Pursue MBA

An MBA is not about learning a few concepts in the class and then following the traditional methods of the company. An MBA is about bringing new trends and not just following the trend. Huge part of an MBA’s learning happens outside the classroom. Blogs focusing on the changes coming around us go a long way in contributing to this learning. Be it the quirky marketing campaigns or the new rules introduced by the stock market regulators, these blogs keep you updated with what is happening in the world around you! Here is a list of blogs one must follow to remain updated and filled with new ideas!

Nikita Tayal
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GDPI Insights When You're Lacking Extra Curriculars | Amlan Jena, XLRI Jamshedpur 2020-22

GDPI Insights When You're Lacking Extra Curriculars | Amlan Jena, XLRI Jamshedpur 2020-22

The MBA journey is a rollercoaster ride for everyone, balancing work and exam preparation easier said than done. Being a GEM candidate from VIT Vellore with two years of IT experience, and next to nothing for extracurriculars, I was realistic from the beginning that I'll be competing in the most cutthroat bracket of aspirants. I will focus on the GDPI aspect only in this article as the core story.

Amlan Jena
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Month-Wise Preparation Strategy For CAT 2020, By A CAT Expert | Five Months To CAT

Month-Wise Preparation Strategy For CAT 2020, By A CAT Expert | Five Months To CAT

CAT 2020 is now just 5 months away, and there are a lot of MBA aspirants who are just starting out with their preparation, while others have already been preparing for months. Regardless, each one of you must have many questions at this stage. For starters, are 5 months enough to prepare for CAT? What kind of time does one need to give to CAT preparation, and most importantly, what should be the month-wise strategy from hereon? In this post, a CAT expert lays out a solid 5-month preparation strategy for all CAT 2020 aspirants, and answers some important questions.

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Is This The Best Time To Start A Career In Stock Markets?

Is This The Best Time To Start A Career In Stock Markets?

Day Trader. Institutional Sales. Algo Trader. Long only fund. Hedge fund. Commodities king. Derivatives strategist. Equity Research. All of the above terms have become hot once again. Despite the pandemic all over the world markets are seeing a huge influx of the millennial day trader. People who have never dabbled in the financial markets before are now deeply invested. Whether in India or abroad, this is a new phenomenon. It is the first time that we are seeing record account openings during a market crash. Since the March lows, markets are back up and how. The indices in the US are at record highs and it seems as if no virus has touched the market. (But is it really so?) 25-26 year old newbies minting lacs of rupees every month has become a talking point on Twitter. There is a case to build a long term career in the financial markets. We believe it is a great time to evaluate whether you are truly suited for a career in this field. Also, it is important to understand what this field is all about. And we have a veteran to help you. Kenneth Serrao left his high paying job and his sports car at a moment's notice to be part of the great Indian equity market in 2002. He believes it was a defining decade from 2002-2012 in Indian equity market history. An IIM Ahmedabad graduate, Kenneth has worn many hats as a professional within the financial markets and also an entrepreneur. These 5 sessions with him promise to be full of insight and stories. If you have seen his 3 videos on our channel you know this is something you just cannot miss. Here's a message from Kenneth to you.

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