6 things you should know being an MBA...........!!!!!!!!!

 As you head start your career to a whole new avenue, there might be questions looming in your head as to how should we proceed, how we should do this and that. There are engineers who will have to mold their minds to accommodate the numbers, there are commerce graduates who will have to take their understanding to the next level.

But before that, here are few things that an aspiring MBA show know:

1. Get your Basics right: Have you ever thought why a pizza tastes so good? Why is it so crispy and crushes your tongue when you gallop in the pieces? It is not so because of the toppings but because of the base of the pizza. A well-cooked base serves best with any toppings.

 

 

 Hone your basic accounting skills, get an idea of how stock markets work, how monetary policy brings changes into the economy. You need not to have an expert for that if you have a google. Go and explore the world of finance. Get your basics right, rest will take care of itself.

 2. Learn to make good Presentations: You will have an opportunity to make a lot of presentations which might seem meaningless to you but in the long run, corporate world relies a lot on this skills. Prepare your own presentations, concise, sober and to the point. Don't just dump in slides from slide share and present it in a nerdy way. This is time to practice and hone your presentation skills.

 

 

3. Improve your soft skills:  In today's era, how you speak does matter a lot than how much you speak. Management is all about managing people. resources etc. which is inter-woven and to get things right, soft-skills are must. Grab every opportunity to participate, to develop your leadership skills, to work in a team. Raise your standards, be someone who can be a good team player as well as a good leader with effective communication skills. It will help.

 

4. Build your resume: Give up your old habits, explore the opportunities and build a strong resume. There are ample avenues available for people who seriously want to do something rather than a prototype MBA. Do courses outside the campus, learn excel ,gain the knowledge, spend time on internet looking for basic concepts. At the end of two years, you might have less pictures of memories with your friends but you should have more achievements and certifications with ample knowledge.

 

5. Marks is a myth: Don't run for marks at all. Nobody would be giving a shit to your credentials if you don't have the skills required to complete a job. Maintain average pointers but be ahead on other counts. Again, raise your bar of thinking and do something which actually adds to your quality. Baki sab moh mayaa h...........

 

6. The job scenario is grim: There are enough well-qualified MBA's in the market to accommodate the needs of employers. You won't be taking strategic decisions of a company, analyzing next shift of a company or giving the best advice to the top management. And therefore, focus more on skills rather than academic achievements. To excel, there is a greater need to stand apart from others to get a good job. Understand this as soon as possible.

Last but not the least, be away from petty people, maintain a good company, develop good relations with everybody, build strong networks, be in constant touch with your seniors, take their help and have a vision which is grand and big. Be better than your former selves for that is why you are here.

"And remember, you are the average of five people you meet daily. Take a great care of who those five people are........."

5 Companies to look for......!!!!!!!

As the placement season kicks off, there is a whole lot of frenzy about the preparations, the company to target, the required competency, meeting the criteria. Everyone comes across a whole lot of questions and found themselves confounded into the large sea. Bereft of proper guidance, I thought of writing a small article on companies to target in the upcoming placement season. My choice is based on an assumption that these companies would be visiting the campus this year too and it may vary accordingly.

Let’s look at the list below:

1. S&P CAPITAL IQ: Setting criteria of bare minimum of 70% in high school and higher secondary, this company offers Research Associate profile. Hailed as a behemoth in its own field, this company should be the best bet for people aspiring to make their forays into corporate world. Having been to the last round of this company, I can surely say it requires sound knowledge of financial terminologies and basics to crack the company. The selections are not huge but the one who gets selected will break the jinx of IMS. So keep your head high, I am waiting for that guy to unfurl the flag of IMS.

2. UJJIVAN FINANCIAL SERVICES:  A micro-finance company and one of the best places to work in Economic Times Survey, this company comes with the profile of Management Trainee and has a good reputation in the market. The advantage with the profile is that you will get a lot of responsibilities and anyone considering a long-term future in the company should focus on it. You might have tough time initially if you don’t like the job. Hence, detail about the profile from the seniors’ working there before spoiling a seat.

3. DELOITTE US INDIA: Only an option for Commerce students, this is yet another bet for people aspiring to have long-term stint in the corporate world. The profile offered is Tax Consultant where in you will be assigned to work for US Taxation and its regulations. A sound accounting knowledge and good communication skills is a must to crack this company. No compromise on communication skills though.

4. COMPUTER SCIENCE CORPORATION: Offering a profile of Business Analyst, CSC demands a sound knowledge of Insurance concepts. The profile is closely related with Insurance and hence, it is the bare minimum competency. The written test is quite tough but with good preparations, life can be easier on D-day. The location is possibly Indore but it may vary.

5. MAHINDRA FINANCE: The profile offered is Management Trainee and mostly in MP&CG, this company is a well-known organization in its sector. There might be tough days initially as the job is scattered across field and office work, people aspiring to have a white-collar job should wait and given next person a chance to enter into this prestigious organization.

I would love to add L&T Finance into this list but their criteria can be different and hence, it should be looked upon. These are the companies which, according to me, should be the one to target. But, no job or no profile is petty if you love the work. So, keep your heads high, stay away from negative people and focus not on the basis of money, but look into futuristic terms. Because:

“Don’t do anything which does not have a futuristic potential…….”

(P.S: The views are personal and may differ from person to person. Also, the list is not rank-wise because i am no one to rank companies.)

7 tips to become a Good Senior......!!!!!!!!

The period of transition has arrived as the time comes closer for juniors to become seniors and seniors to become mentors’. Being “senior” to somebody is not only about demanding respect but is about earning it. It is not about creating a fanfare, an entourage of sycophants around you but is about giving them the helping hand, giving them the right advice. But what makes merely a “senior” a “good senior”.

Following are the tips which can make you a good senior, though not the most coveted one:

1. BREAK THE ICE: Don’t wait for them to reach out to you. Remove that inherent ego and open the lines of dialogue with them. Meet them in person; let them feel good about the place and the field of study. In nutshell, break the ice.

2. GIVE RESPECT, TAKE RESPECT: The more you give it, the more you receive it. It works according to Newton’s Law which says that “every action has an equal and opposite reaction.” So, make them feel dignified, respected and you will receive it abundantly.

3. BE FRIENDLY: Don’t try to be an authoritarian, the one who impose orders and inflicts command. Be friendly with them but maintain a certain level of distance to not allow them to touch upon your personal lives. The closer you are, the more destructive it might become.

4. BE UNBIASED: It might feel very nice to generate a fanfare among few, to have sycophants around you, always pampering you with sugary words, Facebook likes and tags but look at a broader picture. Help everybody in an equal sense, having bias towards somebody speaks about your own character. Take care of that.

5. MAKE STRONG NETWORKS: Connect with them, less virtually and more socially and bang upon those strong networks whenever needed. You might find a business partner, a friend in the need or someone who can change the course of your future. Hence, build strong networks with everybody and never boast of those networks.

6. HAVE FUN: Involve them, have fun with them, form clubs, make them feel connected to you and it can add to your fun. Enjoy, celebrate and have tons of fun together.

7. ADVICE PROPERLY: If you have committed a mistake and don’t want them to follow suit, be the first one to admit the mistake and inform them to not commit that. Don’t be biased while advising, don’t bring your personal assumptions, inferences, rivalry, liking/disliking to their knowledge. Do what is best for them………and not for you…….!!!!!!!!

Remember, don't create an impression but build a REPUTATION.......!!!!!!!! Impression fades away but reputation stands firm.