- Short on Shortlists - I know many of you won't agree with this, and you will give an argument that placements are the most important part and we all have taken huge loans. But, hear me when I say, shortlists aren't everything. Even the ones with a 100 shortlists will finally go for a single job and so will you. So, what's the difference? Maybe a couple of lakhs? Would it matter when you will be sitting somewhere in Parvati Valley with your loved one, sipping a cup of hot chocolate? Maybe the other guy would be in Florence at the same time with his love interest, but you know, its the person who you will be with, that would matter and not the place. So even if you get a single shortlist, try and convert the same rather than chasing false dreams of what's not yours. I am ready for all those 'Close but no Cigar' moments and you should be ready too.
- September (Not a) Syndrome - Now see, I don't mind people making irrational decisions in distress, but you gotta live with it. The guilt trips, the 'I am a bad person' phase, or 'I needed this because I felt alone' - is of your own doing. You are a grown up and it was your idea to do whatever you did, so why don't you act like an adult and just accept it. It isn't the time to be depressed about something that you probably won't remember few years down the line. The time demands you to deal with more important things and you need to work for it. We all are humans and we take humane decisions, and its ok to not be a perfect person all the time. I hope the insinuations were enough to put you on the right track. You should know - 'What happens in a b-school, stays in a b-school.'
I pray you all get what you deserve and November brings you joy enough to forgive and forget the month before. And I wish that you pray for me to get at least one shortlist because from where I stand, things seem quite bleak.
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Nikhil Mirashi
Very well written. Much needed dose.. Thanks
11 Sep 2018, 11.08 PM
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Shamik Bandopadhyay
RBS-PPO | SAC - XLRI | ABG Scholar Nominee | Quora Enthusiast
Thanks, dude!!! :)
16 Sep 2018, 09.29 PM |
Sheetal Poojary
A very well written article! PS- I will pray for that drram shortlist of yours.
12 Sep 2018, 06.07 AM
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Shamik Bandopadhyay
RBS-PPO | SAC - XLRI | ABG Scholar Nominee | Quora Enthusiast
Thanks a lot ... ab duaa hi kaam aayegi :P
16 Sep 2018, 09.30 PM |
Jeetesh Varshney
Jeetesh Varshney holds an MBA from the IIM Udaipur and was a member of the InsideIIM Student Team and representative of Placement Preparation Committee of IIMU. He has previously completed his Computer Engineering from Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur and has work experience in software development. He is an avid reader and loves travelling and exploring new places and cultures. He is someone who learned a lot from InsideIIM while preparing for his management entrance exams and now writing stories on InsideIIM to share his experiences for the benefit of the future aspirants.
Nice Article but what is a clueless writer?
12 Sep 2018, 06.09 AM
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Shamik Bandopadhyay
RBS-PPO | SAC - XLRI | ABG Scholar Nominee | Quora Enthusiast
A clueless writer in the sense that I don't even know sometimes what to write about :P (Rather clueless about my life even)
16 Sep 2018, 09.31 PM |
Rahul Barman
Voracious reader, a traveler at heart, analytics enthusiast !
Sir, I sincerely hope that you get your dream shortlist. But I would like to know how to become a clueless writer or a XL convert !
12 Sep 2018, 05.31 PM
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Shamik Bandopadhyay
RBS-PPO | SAC - XLRI | ABG Scholar Nominee | Quora Enthusiast
Thanks Sir ji !! App to google le gaye....
16 Sep 2018, 09.32 PM |
Sumit Pattnaik
An ambivert in search of his soul.
Explained with fantastic details! Thanks for writing this :)
17 Sep 2018, 11.53 AM
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Shamik Bandopadhyay
RBS-PPO | SAC - XLRI | ABG Scholar Nominee | Quora Enthusiast
Thanks a lot dude.... I actually enjoy the feedback you guys give...
17 Sep 2018, 07.25 PM |
Akshay Patil
Currently pursuing MBA from IIM Indore. I have completed my engineering from RAIT, Navi Mumbai. I belong to the city known as Mini Goa "ALIBAG". Being the former Senior Marathi Editor for RAIT THE WALL, I have been writing articles and poems in Marathi. Now planning to pen down my thoughts and experiences in English. Apart from writing, love to read historical books ,go for trekking and capture snaps :-)
Very well drafted. Hats off.!!
20 Sep 2018, 11.06 PM
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Shamik Bandopadhyay
RBS-PPO | SAC - XLRI | ABG Scholar Nominee | Quora Enthusiast
Thanks a lot!!! :) Specially for taking out time and reading it..
21 Sep 2018, 01.48 AM |
Achal Sangal
Member MarkUp- Marketing Committee of IMT Ghaziabad| PGDM(Marketing) 1st year| Former Application Analyst at Accenture
Very relatable....thanks a lot! Having said this I hope you not only get the desired shortlist but convert that as well....☺️
27 Sep 2018, 01.12 AM
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Shamik Bandopadhyay
RBS-PPO | SAC - XLRI | ABG Scholar Nominee | Quora Enthusiast
Thanks a lot, I know I am 3 months late with the reply....but I did manage to a good deal in the SIPs... :)
25 Dec 2018, 04.15 AM |
Ratula Bandyopadhyay
I am Ratula Bandyopadhyay, MBA student at IIM Kozhikode(2020-22) and English Literature student. I am a full-time feminist and really enjoy football. I'm also a big fan of Taylor Swift and Harry Styles.
A very good read :D
24 May 2020, 06.57 PM