Not so long ago, while I was busy with my responsibilities as a government employee, I was re-ignited with the desire of working on my career growth. I took unpaid leave to go for the preparation of Civil Services examination. On reaching New Delhi, I was all set to aim high for the 'Jackpot.' But life made me revisit my past desire to pursue management studies, a dream I had during my undergraduate days.
An MBA program is not just about academics, it is also about getting accustomed to multi-tasking with careful planning and execution. Therefore, it was clear in my mind that I must be a part of something like this once I am in a B-School.
Consulting, at some of India's top B-school campuses, is the most sought-after domain, owing to the steep learning curve and high packages offered by marquee firms. In this highly detailed interview, an IIM Indore student describes the complex and thorough process that she underwent to get selected for a summer internship with one of the world's toughest companies to get into - the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Here's how she did it!
Well, the time of the year is fast approaching for the first big assessment towards a prospective job from a lucrative MBA for most students in B-schools. For the uninitiated, this is the time of the year when a combination of Game of Thrones and Hunger Games is played-out live. If you are beginning to wonder how, then some pointers to guide you; starting from the placement committee which comprise of extremely devoted individuals who take up the cudgels of ensuring that each and every student at the institute is placed for summers and they contribute to an ever-increasing claim of higher average and mean packages, or the ever-increasing decibel during group discussions, everyone in the institution is focused to achieve a higher purpose.
When Ashish got into IMT Ghaziabad to pursue his management degree, he didn’t expect it to transform his life in a matter of years. Hailing from the so-called industrial capital of UP - Kanpur, Ashish decided to opt for higher studies post his engineering degree and two-year work experience at a thermal power station. Coping with the bustling MBA life at a B-School was intimidating at first for Ashish, but gradually he got a hang of it and started addressing one uphill battle at a time.
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is one of the world's leading management consulting firms and has been ranked by B-school students and MBA graduates as one of the top three most desirable consulting firms to work with. Working with BCG is a dream-come-true for many, as it was for this IIM Indore student, who made it through BCG's rigorous interview process. This is a detailed account of her BCG interview experience.
Just got into b-school and it’s already placement season. Worried about cracking your finance internship interviews? Curious about the different roles in the finance sector? Wondering what are the basics you got to focus on in order to crack that dream finance internship and hopefully a PPO? We feel for you.
My summer internship was a thrilling journey, where I enjoyed learning something new every day. On the day the on-boarding team welcomed all interns, I knew this would be an unforgettable experience. I felt privileged to be associated with an organisation that aims to make a difference in the world, not just as a corporate, but also through community engagement and CSR activities.
Not so long ago, while I was busy with my responsibilities as a government employee, I was re-ignited with the desire of working on my career growth. I took unpaid leave to go for the preparation of Civil Services examination. On reaching New Delhi, I was all set to aim high for the 'Jackpot.' But life made me revisit my past desire to pursue management studies, a dream I had during my undergraduate days.
An MBA program is not just about academics, it is also about getting accustomed to multi-tasking with careful planning and execution. Therefore, it was clear in my mind that I must be a part of something like this once I am in a B-School.
Consulting, at some of India's top B-school campuses, is the most sought-after domain, owing to the steep learning curve and high packages offered by marquee firms. In this highly detailed interview, an IIM Indore student describes the complex and thorough process that she underwent to get selected for a summer internship with one of the world's toughest companies to get into - the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Here's how she did it!
Well, the time of the year is fast approaching for the first big assessment towards a prospective job from a lucrative MBA for most students in B-schools. For the uninitiated, this is the time of the year when a combination of Game of Thrones and Hunger Games is played-out live. If you are beginning to wonder how, then some pointers to guide you; starting from the placement committee which comprise of extremely devoted individuals who take up the cudgels of ensuring that each and every student at the institute is placed for summers and they contribute to an ever-increasing claim of higher average and mean packages, or the ever-increasing decibel during group discussions, everyone in the institution is focused to achieve a higher purpose.
When Ashish got into IMT Ghaziabad to pursue his management degree, he didn’t expect it to transform his life in a matter of years. Hailing from the so-called industrial capital of UP - Kanpur, Ashish decided to opt for higher studies post his engineering degree and two-year work experience at a thermal power station. Coping with the bustling MBA life at a B-School was intimidating at first for Ashish, but gradually he got a hang of it and started addressing one uphill battle at a time.
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is one of the world's leading management consulting firms and has been ranked by B-school students and MBA graduates as one of the top three most desirable consulting firms to work with. Working with BCG is a dream-come-true for many, as it was for this IIM Indore student, who made it through BCG's rigorous interview process. This is a detailed account of her BCG interview experience.
Just got into b-school and it’s already placement season. Worried about cracking your finance internship interviews? Curious about the different roles in the finance sector? Wondering what are the basics you got to focus on in order to crack that dream finance internship and hopefully a PPO? We feel for you.
My summer internship was a thrilling journey, where I enjoyed learning something new every day. On the day the on-boarding team welcomed all interns, I knew this would be an unforgettable experience. I felt privileged to be associated with an organisation that aims to make a difference in the world, not just as a corporate, but also through community engagement and CSR activities.
