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A Survival Guide To This GD/WAT/PI Phase And A Peek Into The Life Of An MBA Student

A Survival Guide To This GD/WAT/PI Phase And A Peek Into The Life Of An MBA Student

We are in the middle of GD/WAT/PI process and in about two week's time, the process will be over for almost all top colleges in the country. By now many of few must have had their processes too. But hey, wait a moment this advice might be coming a little late but very effective not just for your MBA but life in general. I have taken this from a book, “Success stories of the Rich and Happy” it talks about a few toxic words and what it does to you.

Chiranjeeb Mishra
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MBA - Is It Your Inner Calling?

MBA - Is It Your Inner Calling?

“Why MBA”- an interview question aspirants prepare for religiously, recognising it to be a panellist’s favourite. In the race to achieve higher conversions on their end, the TIMEs and CLs of the country have, over the years turned interview classes into a fad, literally feeding into students the reasons for doing an MBA. Ask any panellist who has ever taken a PGP interview and he/she would describe the pain of hearing the monotonous satiated versions of “to complement my technical skills with managerial skills” and “to set foot on the path towards enterprising”.

Aditya Jalan
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The Accidental MBA

The Accidental MBA

"It ain't about how hard hit! It about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done" - Rocky Balboa

Arani Halder
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Battling The Sea Of Confusion - To Do Or Not Do An MBA?

Battling The Sea Of Confusion - To Do Or Not Do An MBA?

Somebody rightly said that in India, We become Engineers first then decide our careers later. The phrase ‘What Next?’ being used very prominently as we draw to a close to the last leg of our engineering days. This thought starts becoming more and more astounding as time passes by and we reach an impasse.

Saurabh Jain
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A Guide For An Aspirant By A Former Aspirant

A Guide For An Aspirant By A Former Aspirant

“What are the expected questions that could be asked in the IIM interview?”- a voice on the phone started my day and a realisation struck me. Almost 9 months have passed by at IIML, but it still feels like yesterday. The preparation for IIM interviews, getting into IIML, the induction, the classes, the deadlines, the CV preparation and the summer placements-life indeed has been a roller coaster ride.

LAVEENA SAXENA
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Cracking The Interview - The Professional Way

Cracking The Interview - The Professional Way

Millions of students give an average of 10–15 interviews before landing a job in their placements session while pursuing their undergraduate or post graduate degree. But there always are a few students who manage to bag high-end jobs that break university records. They say it’s a secret, they say it cannot be revealed, but it isn’t so.  The fact of the matter is that employers visiting to recruit look for the most basic of etiquette's and mannerisms.

Tejas Sagar
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Expectation Vs Reality - 5 Things In MBA That Are Different From Expectations

Expectation Vs Reality - 5 Things In MBA That Are Different From Expectations

Every MBA aspirant in India goes through a long process of taking the entrance exam, filling form of colleges, waiting for the shortlists, appearing for the interviews and then awaiting the final results, if one gets through then it’s okay but many have to patiently watch the wait-list move before getting that ‘accomplished wali’ feeling. Many aspirants become serial CAT taker in order to get to their dream B-school, the place which would not just offer them a good profile and package but also 2 years of action-packed college life.

Sachin Mandot
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