Before appearing for an interview to convert the call from any IIM, one question that the candidates must be clear about is, “Why does he/she want to join that IIM?” Focusing on this question, this article covers the response to the question – “Why IIM Indore?”
First of all, let me congratulate you on getting an interview call from one of the country’s best business school, IIM Calcutta. You have worked hard to get to this point, but the real battle is yet to come. You will now compete with the best minds of the country - graduates out of IITs/NITs/ St. Stephen's/ SRCC or maybe having experience of working at the top-notch firms. So, you should be aptly prepared for the end-game. :)
"You’re just a tweet away from your dream company", says Mr. Amandeep Singh Kochar, Business Director @ #VMLY&R. Amandeep Singh Kochar did his engineering with hopes of becoming a hacker, but soon realized that it wasn’t his cup of tea. When he entered his b-school, IFMR Chennai, he fell in love with the way MBA is taught. Unlike engineering, MBA included a lot of peer learning and open book exams. Calling MBA a reflection of the real world, he explains how working together with his peers to find solutions led him to decide that he wanted to continue working in the same fashion throughout his career.
As well described by the residents of Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, Kebabs and Tehzeeb, has a lot more to offer than it may seem. And before you begin reading the article, remind yourself of the saying "Muskuraiyye ki aap Lucknow mein hain". (Smile because you have found yourself in the city of Lucknow).
Ever imagined that a trip to Goa could be that enlightening to prepare you on some key management lessons? I certainly didn't believe an ounce of it until I myself witnessed it! So here goes my live commentary detailing the plethora of learning found on Goan beaches!
Q1. Could you please introduce yourself to our readers? I am Kavya Dara. I Come from a place named Kothagudem of Telangana state. Hailing from a non-Hindi speaking culture made my initial educational journey (B. tech (IT) in IIITA) gruelling. My dream of studying in a premier institute was no less of a roller coaster experience. But this was when I imbibed the philosophy of “Life is lived one day at a time”. Not only I learnt how to prioritize things in life but also to set goals and surpass my fears. My work experience of 3 years at Infosys allowed me to interact with many great minds onsite and offshore, which enhanced my KSAO’s.To continue my educational journey, here I am, currently pursuing 2nd year of MBA in Human Resources from IIM Ranchi.
Pooja lost her father when she was just 10. She suddenly was now a part of a family with three women. Things went south financially as Pooja’s mother was a housewife and there was not much to bank on. With an elder sister, who was not old enough at the time to earn for the family, it was difficult for the family. In our REAL STEEL series, powered by Tata Steel, we have Pooja’s story for you today.
Do you aspire to a career in supply chain and operations? If yes, one of the biggest opportunities open to you involve working in an industry manufacturing industry grade products. As a future operations, supply chain or logistics expert/ manager though, you need to demonstrate basic know-how about supply chain concepts. Be it cracking b-school interviews or placement interviews, this knowledge will surely be of value. Which is why, in this month's version of Aliensplained, aliens Flub and Perp talk about an important concept that you must know during summer internship interviews, the concept of MTO Vs. MTS. Every month, in association with ABGLP, as a part of the Learning #IRL series, we bring you a fresh concept comic strip - Aliensplained.
Before appearing for an interview to convert the call from any IIM, one question that the candidates must be clear about is, “Why does he/she want to join that IIM?” Focusing on this question, this article covers the response to the question – “Why IIM Indore?”
First of all, let me congratulate you on getting an interview call from one of the country’s best business school, IIM Calcutta. You have worked hard to get to this point, but the real battle is yet to come. You will now compete with the best minds of the country - graduates out of IITs/NITs/ St. Stephen's/ SRCC or maybe having experience of working at the top-notch firms. So, you should be aptly prepared for the end-game. :)
"You’re just a tweet away from your dream company", says Mr. Amandeep Singh Kochar, Business Director @ #VMLY&R. Amandeep Singh Kochar did his engineering with hopes of becoming a hacker, but soon realized that it wasn’t his cup of tea. When he entered his b-school, IFMR Chennai, he fell in love with the way MBA is taught. Unlike engineering, MBA included a lot of peer learning and open book exams. Calling MBA a reflection of the real world, he explains how working together with his peers to find solutions led him to decide that he wanted to continue working in the same fashion throughout his career.
As well described by the residents of Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, Kebabs and Tehzeeb, has a lot more to offer than it may seem. And before you begin reading the article, remind yourself of the saying "Muskuraiyye ki aap Lucknow mein hain". (Smile because you have found yourself in the city of Lucknow).
Ever imagined that a trip to Goa could be that enlightening to prepare you on some key management lessons? I certainly didn't believe an ounce of it until I myself witnessed it! So here goes my live commentary detailing the plethora of learning found on Goan beaches!
Q1. Could you please introduce yourself to our readers? I am Kavya Dara. I Come from a place named Kothagudem of Telangana state. Hailing from a non-Hindi speaking culture made my initial educational journey (B. tech (IT) in IIITA) gruelling. My dream of studying in a premier institute was no less of a roller coaster experience. But this was when I imbibed the philosophy of “Life is lived one day at a time”. Not only I learnt how to prioritize things in life but also to set goals and surpass my fears. My work experience of 3 years at Infosys allowed me to interact with many great minds onsite and offshore, which enhanced my KSAO’s.To continue my educational journey, here I am, currently pursuing 2nd year of MBA in Human Resources from IIM Ranchi.
Pooja lost her father when she was just 10. She suddenly was now a part of a family with three women. Things went south financially as Pooja’s mother was a housewife and there was not much to bank on. With an elder sister, who was not old enough at the time to earn for the family, it was difficult for the family. In our REAL STEEL series, powered by Tata Steel, we have Pooja’s story for you today.
Do you aspire to a career in supply chain and operations? If yes, one of the biggest opportunities open to you involve working in an industry manufacturing industry grade products. As a future operations, supply chain or logistics expert/ manager though, you need to demonstrate basic know-how about supply chain concepts. Be it cracking b-school interviews or placement interviews, this knowledge will surely be of value. Which is why, in this month's version of Aliensplained, aliens Flub and Perp talk about an important concept that you must know during summer internship interviews, the concept of MTO Vs. MTS. Every month, in association with ABGLP, as a part of the Learning #IRL series, we bring you a fresh concept comic strip - Aliensplained.
