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Here are some common questions that Masters in Management (MiM) applicants ask us. What’s it like to study in a European MiM program? How is life as an international student different? What can you expect in the class and outside? What about internships? Gourav Agarwal, a Master in Management student at ESCP, answers all these … Read more
Not just computer science and information technology, degrees in other disciplines also have a good scope in job markets abroad. We take a quick look at a few sectors that have the most potential for jobs overseas. But a few common points to keep in mind: One, if you have a postgraduate degree, you will … Read more
You’ve got great grades in math and economics. You’ve done half-a-dozen internships. You’ve been interested in investment banking since entering university. You are truly motivated and will give your right hand to get into Goldman Sachs.
What do the terms “sell-side” and “buy-side” mean in the world of finance? Let’s try to demystify them. Difference between sell-side and buy-side What does a sell-side firm do? The sell-side comprises professionals who represent companies that need to raise capital by selling securities. Sell-side institutions include investment banking and commercial banking firms, … Read more
Everyone knows that business schools use GMAT scores to shortlist their MBA candidates. Check out the average GMAT scores for the top MBA programs in the world. But beyond that, do the scores have any other purpose? Not many people know that the scores are also used by MBA recruiters. Yes, you heard it right. … Read more
We are all sometimes judged quickly and prematurely. Some of us manage to get top marks while some of us are condemned for eternity. People love to jump to conclusions about others, and you better do well at first pass. There’s even a quote about it, attributed to many great authors and artists, including Oscar … Read more
The global consulting industry is estimated to be worth $155 billion. Corporations around the world depend heavily on consulting companies to maintain and sharpen their edge in an increasingly competitive world. Who are among the main players in the consulting industry? What services do they offer? What work culture have they developed? We list a … Read more
Private GMAT tutor, Chiranjeev Singh, sure knows a thing or two about how to prepare for the GMAT and annihilate it. He scored a 780 on the GMAT (yup, we verified his report on the official Pearson Vue site) and has earlier worked as the Director of Curriculum at e-GMAT. In this two-part series for … Read more
Most people think of hotel receptions when they are asked what “front office” means. And “back office”? Isn’t that the rather remote and unglamorous place where administration and accounts people sit? OK, “middle office”? Who knows! If you are planning to apply for a job in investment banking (IB), you should surely know much better. … Read more
Case interviews are an important part of the recruitment process for hiring management consultants. Management consultancies, including the Big 3 — McKinsey, BCG, and Bain (MBB in short) — conduct case interviews that challenge even candidates with impeccable academic records. Investment banks and other industries use case interviews to select professionals with strategic business thinking … Read more
Ayan Halder, currently an MBA student at the Simon Business School (Rochester University) walks us through his experience.
Of the top-five most-attractive employers for business graduates, three are tech firms, according to a survey conducted by Universum last year. Google is at the top, Apple is at No. 3, and Amazon at No. 5.