Perspectives | InsideIIM

"The corporate world is a battlefield that does not care where you came from; if you win, you are rewarded" - Interview with Aditya Radhakrishnan - Brand Manager

InsideIIM caught up with Aditya Radhakrishnan, Deputy Manager - Marketing (KamaSutra) at Raymond Ltd. He is an alumnus of IIM Indore and was part of the Klueless Team in 2009 (Klueless is IIM Indore's legendary online game that attracts millions of page views each year). We thought it would be great to talk to a graduate 2 years into his marketing job. During his last 2 years, he had a great opportunity to be part of an exciting product launch - KamaSutra's 'KS' Energy Drink. He is also an alumnus of the prestigious BITS, Pilani and has worked with HSBC in the past.

Prerna Lalwani14 Jan 2013

The Different Flavours of Consulting

We continue the consulting series with realistic job previews of various consulting roles, describing what a B-school campus recruit at the associate/consultant/senior consultant level can expect from such roles. Pardon me if the actual job descriptions sound somewhat quotidian, unremarkable and deglamorized, for that is exactly the idea – to get to the meat of the job and see what it tastes, rather than ruminating over every company’s banal PR spin about its unique work culture. Basically, All consulting recruits from campus can expect a mixture of project work and business development (BD) support work.

Shyam Sunder RamaKrishnan08 Jan 2013

The InsideIIM Entrepreneurship Series – Interview with Vijay Prabhat Kamalakara, Founder – Storytrails

It is always better to travel than to arrive, they say. Here is a man who wouldn't disagree.. Also, he would probably steer clear of popular tourist spots in cities and would rather delve into the myriad stories a place has to offer.. What's more? Out of this keen interest for the 'experience' of a place, this IIM Indore graduate runs a successful business - Storytrails. In conversation with the founder, Managing Director and master storyteller himself: Do tell us something about your venture.. Who is your target audience and what services do you aim to provide? We are a storytelling organisation and our work involves using storytelling as a communication tool and as a learning aid. We work primarily with three kinds of audiences.

Prerna Lalwani02 Jan 2013

The InsideIIM Entrepreneurship Series – Interview with Rohit Koshy, Partner – LearnBiz Simulations LLP

Here's an insightful conversation with a Rohit Koshy - a former campus recruiter, budding novelist, above average maths tutor, failed insurance agent, almost-kicked-out-of-college textile engineer, Business Plan generator ... the list goes on. Prior to studying at God's own IIM, Rohit completed his engineering at India's premier engineering college. He has worked at Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore for industries ranging from Specialty Chemicals, HR Consulting, Education, Insurance, IT and Infrastructure Development.

Team InsideIIM27 Dec 2012

Consulting - A Primer

Most students respond to job market trends by changing their innermost convictions and long-term career goals with the slippery ease of a chameleon. The consulting industry is one such beneficiary of a structural shift in aspirations. Banking was brought down to its knees in 2007, and it continues to be in limbo, with companies like UBS, Bank of America, HSBC, Citigroup announcing major job cuts across service lines and especially in investment banking. Management consulting, on the other hand has remained fairly insulated from all the bad news about the economy, and has emerged as the preferred option for India’s best and brightest. Here’s a primer on the consulting industry, the types of consulting firms, pros and cons of working in a consulting firm.

Shyam Sunder RamaKrishnan21 Dec 2012

"Put in efforts to build relationships" - Interview with Rahul Mallya - Investment Banker

Rahul Mallya in conversation with Prerna Lalwani on what he did differently - in his journey from BMS at NM College of Commerce & Economics to completing an MBA at IIFT Delhi among the top 15 in his batch; from landing a mid-office role to making it to a front-end profile at a leading investment bank in London, within 2 years. Here's a conversation any aspiring investment banker cannot afford to miss..

Prerna Lalwani20 Dec 2012

The InsideIIM Entrepreneurship Series - Interview with Rajesh Kumar B, founder – Focus Academy for Career Enhancement

Everyone dreams of risking it all and winning, but few actually try. Many of us keenly admire risk-takers from a safe distance - from the (imagined) safety that a salaried job begets. A country that has invented so much in the past can definitely do with a few more risk takers in the future. And among the population, MBA grads from blue chip B schools are a privileged lot - they have something to fall back on when their venture fails.

Team InsideIIM18 Dec 2012

"If IIT-IIM graduates will not get a job when they fail, then who will?" - Interview with Amit Grover - Founder, Nurture Talent Academy

InsideIIM is happy to feature the story of Amit Grover. This is a great interview for any of you wanting to take the entrepreneurship plunge. He says people should jump into it but jump responsibly.

Team InsideIIM06 Nov 2012

"The corporate world is a battlefield that does not care where you came from; if you win, you are rewarded" - Interview with Aditya Radhakrishnan - Brand Manager

Prerna Lalwani14 Jan 2013

"If IIT-IIM graduates will not get a job when they fail, then who will?" - Interview with Amit Grover - Founder, Nurture Talent Academy

InsideIIM is happy to feature the story of Amit Grover. This is a great interview for any of you wanting to take the entrepreneurship plunge. He says people should jump into it but jump responsibly.

Team InsideIIM06 Nov 2012