I am a student of DMS IIT ISM and I chose my college with great thought. Hence, I would like to specifically talk about my institute and the perks of studying here.
Being an engineer and pursuing an MBA has its own set of complications and issues.
We at InsideIIM have recognized that the worth of an MBA student to an employer goes much beyond PORs, grades, PPOs or simply an MBA degree - what you bring to the table in terms of decision making, conflict management, people management, dependability, and strategic thinking is what truly determines your employability; the rest is just icing on the cake. And we have just the competition for you to determine your employability - InsideIIM's Most Employable MBA Graduates For The Class Of 2022.
ITC’s market cap is upwards of INR 280000 Cr and the company’s turnover is north of INR 51000 Cr (2020). The company has 26000 + employees and owns brands like Wills Lifestyle, Classmate, Engage, Vivel, Aashirvaad, Bingo, Yippee, Sunfeast, and many more. Although the company's revenue and profit are growing, the stock price isn't. The company's stock price has actually gone down in the last 5 years while the revenues surged from 44000 Cr to 51000 Cr.
Even if you're disconnected from the news, you've probably heard of the buzzword of the past few years (especially the two pandemic years) - 'FinTech.' The adoption of fintech apps has skyrocketed throughout the pandemic, spurring further growth and investor interest in this category. EY’s 2019 Global FinTech Adoption Index cites the adoption rate of fintech as more than two-thirds (64%) globally, up from 16% four years prior. Top FinTech companies are innovating fast and becoming partners to various financial institutions across the globe. So, does it make sense to make a career in the FinTech industry? For some, it comes down to the money - how much do companies like CRED, PayTM, Razorpay, actually pay for functions like Product Management and Software Engineering? Find out in this summary of salaries offered by top FinTech companies.
India is amongst the fastest-growing Fintech markets in the world. Over 1400+ FinTechs that exist in India today have been set up in the last 5 years! Money has been constantly flowing in as the total valuation of India’s FinTech industry is estimated at USD 50-60 billion, set to triple over the next 5 years as per a BCG & FICCI report. Now, when you look at these figures, you feel like how do I be part of this fast growing industry. Well, one way is to understand what goes in to crack a Fintech role and an interview. That's what Kanan Shah, an IIM Lucknow graduate working in JP Morgan currently will do for you in this video. Understand what is expected of you from a Fintech interview, how you can prepare for the same and what can lead you to a 7-Figure Paycheck!
Consultancy is one of the most sought-after domains at B-schools during placements, and why not? It’s glamourous, provides an unparalleled learning experience, and offers you an opportunity to work and interact with the best and brightest minds (they say the best-in-class is average at a consultancy firm). This hype around consultancy has resulted in immense competition, with everyone putting their best foot forward. Hence, preparation is key to securing an excellent placement. I’ve tried to pen my preparation journey to help the future batches at their interviews.
While being focused on doing the MBA may serve you until you reach a business school, making career decisions after that point could be challenging if you don't have a clear understanding of the future that awaits young professionals at top corporations.
