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Don't Be Afraid Of Failures: A Dream Come True

Don't Be Afraid Of Failures: A Dream Come True

"Don’t be afraid of failures and don’t abandon it." The experience I will share is something many of my friends would have surely come across, but then it is sad that we don't Speak Up at times. Born to a middle-income family in Bhubaneswar, My parents made sure that I got the best of the facilities for which they had to choose a rickshaw over a scooter and walk for miles instead of going for a comfortable journey to reach the office; they were happy as they ended up saving ten rupees per day which they had planned to either buy some good food for me or get me some clothes.

Bibaswan Satpathy
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Acing Guesstimates: The Elephant In The Room

Acing Guesstimates: The Elephant In The Room

Guesstimates such as How much money does a McDonald's store in Delhi make every day? are some of the most nerve-wracking interview questions you'll ever encounter. They can appear so bizarre that they can agitate even the most composed and composed applicant. That is, in fact, the reaction that interviewers are anticipating. The purpose of these questions is to assess your poise and professionalism in the face of a bizarre situation. How you respond to guesstimates can reveal a lot about your professionalism while dealing with challenging business issues. The good news is that if you know how to approach guesstimate questions, they won't throw you off at all. They can be fun, like puzzles. The appropriate approach for addressing these questions is outlined below, using the example of how much money a McDonald's store makes each day in Delhi as a model—an actual question asked in consultant interviews.

Prerna Raj
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