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How does the ISB placement process work for senior executives with higher than average work experience? The short answer is that it’s more challenging than it is if you are closer to the class average. Veena Choudhary wrote in her earlier article how a second MBA was less of a degree for her, and more … Read more
Many applicants want to know – what’s the value of an Indian MBA abroad? Is it possible to get a job abroad after an MBA from India. While it’s not easy, there are folks who manage to get placed internationally (IIM vs Foreign MBA). We published one such story earlier: ISB international placement. Here’s another … Read more
The first response when you ask a product manager (PM) in a tech company to describe a typical day at work is, most likely, “There is no typical day; every day is different.” You may think, “How helpful!” But that’s what it is. There is really no typical day.
A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work in a lot of places. But it particularly doesn’t work when it comes to a management consulting resumes at McKinsey or Deloitte. Of course, a non-consulting resume, or even a resume that is a general catch-all for all consulting firms, just won’t do with the biggies of management consulting. … Read more
An investment banking internship on Wall Street with a bulge bracket bank is a dream opportunity for many MBA students. What does it take to get an I-banking internship? How does the process work? What are the challenges to be aware of? Navdeep Garg, an MBA student at the Duke Fuqua MBA program, offers valuable … Read more
Most flourishing entrepreneurs were certainly not born with comfortable lifestyles. Before they taste success, they need to overcome a slew of economic and emotional challenges by working hard and being tough. The path to the top for women entrepreneurs is usually even trickier than it is for men, but many of them prevail and achieve … Read more
You’ve read a lot about ISB placements. But what’s the truth about international placements at ISB? How does it work? Does the ISB exchange program experience help in getting a job abroad after PGP? More ISB Placement success stories here. ISB PGP grad, Ritesh Jaiswal, would be the best person to answer these questions. He … Read more
Management consultants working for the top consulting firms help solve the business problems of their clients, such as CEOs, CFOs, divisional heads, and other leaders of large corporates (Fortune 1000, Fortune Global 500, etc.), private equity companies, and governments and non-profits. ‘Perks’ of the job Salary of $100K+ for undergrad hires and $200K+ … Read more
Millions of professionals across the world are stuck in the wrong careers, doing work they were never meant to do. No wonder so many enroll in MBA programs, hoping it’ll get them out of misery. But unless you know what’s the right career after an MBA, there’s always the possibility of getting stuck in another … Read more
Too lazy to read? Watch the video instead. McKinsey vs BCG vs Bain McKinsey, BCG, and Bain (MBB) are very different companies. But they have similarities, too. All three are equally prestigious management and strategy consulting companies with global standards and integrated approaches to solving their clients’ issues.
What are market-sizing questions? They are what management consultants can expect at first meetings with their clients. As one, you can bet these questions will be thrown at you at brainstorming sessions with them, and a question such as “What’s the US market for mattresses?” or “What’s the market for 60-inch LED TVs in London?” … Read more
If you thought that interviewers at management consulting and investment banking (IB) interviews use brainteasers to put candidates at ease and bring in some light-hearted moments, you will be scratching your head after reading this: these mindbenders have a larger purpose. Although brainteasers may not be such a key part of interviews as technical and … Read more