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What are the chances of getting a job in Dubai post an MBA from SPJIMR Mumbai? What is the kind of profiles students from SPJIMR get (in Dubai)?
Your skill set is the most important factor that determines your employability in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This skill set is something that you can develop over time with experience.
Keep in mind that there are very few opportunities for freshers from SPJIMR post an MBA, although IIM-K is a separate case. If you are a Keralite or a Malayali, the UAE may be another option to consider.
Recruiters in the GCC region will always prefer someone who knows Arabic, French, or other foreign languages. This is something that you can work on and improve over time.
After a few years of solid work experience, your chances of getting a job in the GCC region are higher. However, keep in mind that recruiters have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to hiring, especially for jobs that require cheap labor from Asian countries.
In the Middle East, your experience matters a lot, as well as your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You need to be able to adapt quickly and work efficiently to succeed.
It's important to note that Western nationalities also have an edge in the Gulf job market. If a company has the option to choose between a Marketing person with similar skill sets, an average-looking Indian guy, and a Western-style icon with a model-like personality, they will most likely choose the latter. This is because most jobs in the Gulf require excellent communication skills, a little bit of relevant experience, and a Driving License.
What problems will I face during placement at JBIMS and SIMSREE if I have less than 60 in 12th? Will I remain jobless?
Not having your 12th standard marks listed on your resume may result in missing out on some companies that have a graduation/12th standard percentage as part of their screening criteria. However, there are not many companies that consider this as a criterion.
Not having your 12th standard marks listed on your resume will not render you jobless.
A requirement for past academic records is only used for initial screening purposes by some companies. The companies that move forward with you for subsequent rounds of evaluations, such as group discussions and personal interviews, evaluate you based on your performance in these rounds.
It is important to note that if a company does not choose you, despite your excellent performance in the interviews, simply because of your previous academic records, it is the company that misses out, not you.
What profiles are offered to Msc Finance graduates at JBIMS?
The curriculum of the MSc program at JBIMS is rigorous enough to attract big names and their students to make a mark in the Financial world. The kind of organizations that visited the campus were Investment banks, Commercial Banks, Consulting firms, financial services companies, conglomerates, and many other companies from the service sector.
Some major organizations include
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Goldman Sachs |
PWC |
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Aditya Birla Group |
ICICI Bank |
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SREI Infrastructure |
BNP Paribas |
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ICICI Prudential |
Axis Securities |
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DE Shaw |
HDFC Bank |
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Axis Bank |
Motilal Oswal |
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Abbott Laboratories |
SBICAP Security |
Some of the major profiles offered were
- M&A Advisory
- Private Equity
- Transaction advisory
- Trading & Hedging
- Corporate Banking
- Corporate Finance
- Risk Management
- Currency Trading
- Treasury Management
- Financial Planning
- Strategy
The placement statistics looked like
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Particulars |
Statistics |
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Highest CTC |
INR 19.35 LPA |
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Median CTC |
INR 18 LPA |
The extensive research methodology adopted by the course helped many students get profiles across Equity Research, Fixed Income, and Economic Research as well as structured products.
Is it worth leaving a Rs. 65K per month job to join IMT, Ghaziabad?
Leaving a job with such good pay is a very risky decision and should be considered only if it’s the top B School you are after. These include the top IIMS, XLRI, FMS, SP JAIN, or MDI. Giving up your high-paying job to join IMT Ghaziabad does not make sense. The ROI will not be worth the program considering the two-year opportunity loss of salary and high IMT fees.
Moreover, IMT Ghaziabad placements are quite restricted in the sense that if you are not among the top 100 students in a batch of 600 students, you will end up with an average package only. The companies visiting IMT Ghaziabad offer the MT position usually to freshers and not students with work experience. Considering all this I don’t think leaving your job for an MBA from IMT Ghaziabad is a wise decision.
Does a CFA degree help in summer and final placements at IIM Ahmedabad/Calcutta for top banking firms?
Yes, the CFA degree will very likely fetch you a decent package at IIM Ahmedabad or Calcutta. This is because companies prefer their interns and analysts to be well versed in subjects from finance and economics. CFA charter is an easy way to ensure that eligibility requirement.
Some organisations conduct prior interactions with the would-be interns before the actual interview. Here, junior executives interact with the future interns and offer pre placement offers.
So this degree will help you get the interview call but the rest depends on your performance in the interview. CFA degree is definitely a game-changer.
Is it true that MBA marketing freshers are offered sales jobs? Even if they are from JBIMS or SIMSREE?
This is true for almost all the B Schools. Many B Schools offer sales jobs to MBA Marketing freshers even if they are from JBIMS or SIMSREE. There are some logical reasons behind this are as follows:
- You need to know the basics to understand the higher level of knowledge
- Eventually, you will be responsible for managing large teams. So with a sales job, you are familiarized with handling teams that do core sales.
- The exposure connects you with various people in the hierarchy
- Your ultimate role in life will be a salesperson as you will be seeking your idea to go Manager or a business idea to your CEO, so it’s better to enter early in the field and grasp the basics.
The requirement of experience depends solely on the company you are applying to. But I will personally suggest you be flexible and open to all profiles rather than targeting a single one.
How many people do BCG and McK hire from IIM Kozhikode? What fraction of them have no previous experience in consulting?
BCG and McK have a long standing relationship with IIM Kozhikode. The recent figures have seen an increase in the number of placements. The table below will help you get an overview of the same:
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Course |
BCG |
McK |
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PGP18 |
4 |
2 |
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PGP19 |
8 offers, 2 final |
1 |
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PGP20 |
2 |
1 |
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PGP21 |
8 |
2 |
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PGP22 |
6 (summers) |
- |
As you can see BCG hires more than McK although there has been an increase in both. IIM Kozhikode is becoming famous for its excellent placement drives with visits from reputed firms like Accenture, Deloitte S&O , EY , PwC and KPMG.
Should I spend 2 lakhs on a certification course from IIM Lucknow and Wiley in Product Management? However, I would want to change my job role from Business Development to Product. Is this a good way?
- A certification course only provides you with a certificate, not actual skills.
- Product managers are never hired based on their certifications. That is something that no company ever does.
- Theoretical skills are frequently taught in most B schools. Companies today have little time and patience for such talent unless you want to start as a fresher.
- Consider the product management certificate to be an add-on rather than a core feature. This is the most important mental shift to make to get things started right.
- Learn the fundamentals.
- Begin observing your surroundings.
- Begin to wonder why some things work and others don't.
- Begin writing. Writing clarifies things. A product manager's most important skill is writing.
- Next, analyze a product (any of your favorites) to understand the user experience and product decisions (for example, why did WhatsApp launch the basic group admin feature after so many years, why did hike shut down despite massive funding/userbase, and so on).
What is the max and min salary offered at IIM Ranchi? Is it worth leaving a job of 9 lakhs CTC and joining the college?
If you are considering studying finance, it is not recommended to do so solely for the purpose of earning a high salary. Students who have graduated from newer Indian Institute of Management (IIM) programs, including the one in Ranchi, have reportedly obtained jobs with salaries ranging from 9-20 lakhs per year, with a median of around 10 lakhs per year. However, it is important to genuinely enjoy the field of study rather than just being attracted to it for financial reasons.
It is also worth noting that as you progress in your career, you may eventually take on managerial responsibilities regardless of your field of study. If you are unsure about your interest in finance, you may want to try taking an introductory course on Coursera to see if it is something you truly enjoy.
How good is the EPBA Course of IIM Calcutta? How helpful is it in getting another job in Analytics?
The EPBA or Executive Program on Business Analytics is a one year part time course with a fees of around INR 5.10 Lakh. The benefits you will derive from this course are
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You will get an excellent exposure to data science
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You will become well versed in all aspects of business, marketing, finance, supply chain, operations
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it opens various doors of the many new opportunities for your business company
Keep in mind that this is not a specialisation course. Rather it exposes you to a broad spectrum of data sciences and will teach you how the analytics should be used to power your business decisions. This course adds a great value to managers and business leaders.
But if you are looking for a beginners course in tool expertise in Data Science, then this course is not for you.
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