Placement Preparation

'Learning Should Be The Primary Focus, Not Grades' - Raman Shridhar, Senior Branch Manager, Olam International - XLRI Alumnus

I bring to you an exhilarating (or XL-arating as he puts it) conversation with Mr. Raman Shridhar, Senior Branch Manager, Olam International. He is an alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur. In this conversation, he shares with me very valuable insights on how to get into a top B-School and the perseverance needed for the same along with some instances where he overcame challenges to succeed in his career.

Tanya Shridhar30 Sept 2019

'Humility And Ambition Need Not Be At Odds' - Dhruv Talwar, General Manager, Godrej Properties & SIBM Pune Alumnus

I bring to you an inspiring conversation with Mr. Dhruv Talwar, General Manager - Head of Brand Strategy, Godrej Properties Limited. He is an alumnus of SIBM Pune.

Tanya Shridhar30 Sept 2019

How I Prepared And Cracked The Citibank Internship Interview - Jay Baviskar, IIM Kozhikode

Wondering how Citibank hires top talent? What is the complete procedure that the company follows to hire Summer Interns from India's top business schools? How many rounds of selection exist, and how do you prepare yourself in such a competitive environment for a position with Citibank? And finally, what are the things to keep in mind before and during the internship?

Team InsideIIM30 Sept 2019

How I Bagged A PPO From Marico With A Sales Internship - Deepika Gupta, IIM Indore

Deepika Gupta is a graduate from IIM Indore's Class of 2020. She was a Sales Intern at Marico and has received a PPO for her performance during the internship. In this article, she shares Marico's Selection Process for Summer Placements, the kind of projects she worked on, the challenges she faced during her internship. Read on!

Anwesha Guru30 Sept 2019

The Google Logo - A Semiotic Analysis

The study of signs and symbols with their interpretation is how Semiotics is defined. In the business world, the first thing that pops in someone's mind is a company logo. The logo of a company is a symbolic representation of the vision, mission and brand positioning. It is a visual connection that a company has with its customers.

Tanya Shridhar29 Sept 2019

Interning With Walmart India | Parth Sesodia's Story

"Walmart India owns and works 24 Best Price Modern Wholesale stores, offering almost 5,000 things in a Cash and Carry discount design. It additionally operates 3 fulfillment centers in India – Mumbai, Lucknow, and Hyderabad. Since I am enthusiastic about Brand Management, Sales and Marketing, an entry-level position Walmart India was actually what I was searching for. What's more, which is all well and good, this demonstrated to be an achievement in my profession." - Parth Sesodia, 2018-2020 Batch of PGDMC, MICA Ahmedabad.

Ashima Gaur29 Sept 2019

How I Bagged A PPO With Deloitte - Naveen Rajgariya, XIMB

Your Summers' experience can be tremendously valuable, providing you the opportunity to build skills for your resume and meet people who are working in your preferred industry. Increasingly, they are the likeliest route to full-time employment. But they can also be difficult adjustments for students who have little to no experience in professional offices. It can be hard for someone to stand out and make the right impression during a two-month stint spent adapting to such a new environment.

Ashima Gaur29 Sept 2019

#KnowThyBrand - Keventers

The Story Behind the Brand

Tanya Shridhar29 Sept 2019

'Learning Should Be The Primary Focus, Not Grades' - Raman Shridhar, Senior Branch Manager, Olam International - XLRI Alumnus

Tanya Shridhar30 Sept 2019