After the completion of my MBA from IIM Trichy, I realized that the placements were decent and in accordance with the IIM standards. Most students got expected or more than expected-CTCs. The students who were unable to get placed in a desirable firm opted for off-campus placements and they too landed better jobs. Most of the students were able to start their careers within a month after graduation.

All in all, after 2 hectic years full of classes and exams, it’s kind of relaxing to sit and wait for placements.

The average salary in Hong Kong is reportedly 382,000 HKD (40.55 lakhs INR) per annum. According to experts, this amount is quite satisfactory to live a healthy lifestyle in Hong Kong. A few of the top professions in Hong Kong and their respective average salaries are as follows:

A person joining TCS after completing an MBA from the new IIMs with a prior work experience of more than 2 years will earn around 8 - 10 LPA. The consulting roles usually offer a salary package of around 8 LPA at TCS to a B School graduate. But your prior experience and performance with TCS might also affect your package with an increase of up to 10 LPA (maximum).

MDI Gurgaon is one of the elite B Schools of India that offers post graduation programs such as

• PGPM
• PGP HRM
• PGP Energy Management
• PGP in International Management
• PGP in PPM

The table below shows the placement statistics of the MDI Gurgaon PGP-HR program 

Particulars	Statistics
Number of offers	58
Highest CTC	INR 35.57 LPA
Top Recruiters	Aditya Birla Group, Google, JSW Group, Accenture Strategy, AON Consulting, Deloitte USI, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Flipkart, Mahindra & Mahindra, PhonePe & PwC US Advisory

Your job prospects are defined by your specialization and the industry or sector you are willing to choose.

Domains like International Business, Sales, marketing, or strategic planning can fetch you a package of around 15 Lakh to 30 Lakh INR. You can expect a higher salary if you invest in your core education and experience.

You can go for other sectors too and secure jobs in MNCs that offer packages as high as INR 50 Lakh. The roles offered by Tech companies like Google, IBM, and GE offer some of the most coveted roles. At the end, all that matters is your profile and your job inclinations.

The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) offered at IIM Kozhikode is a source of excellent management researchers and faculty resources that contribute largely to academic institutions, industry, business, government, and society. The most common job undertaken by its fellows is becoming a part of academic institutions as a faculty member.

Some of the most reputed National Institutes have hired the graduates of FPM. Some of them include

• Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore
• Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Trichy
• Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
• National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai

Other graduated fellows have also joined the reputed universities around the globe. Many work in Europe, North America, and the Middle East either as faculty members or as post-doctoral researchers. Some such Universities include

• Loughborough University, United Kingdom
• Durham University Business School, United Kingdom
• University of New Brunswick, Canada
• Strathclyde Business School, United Kingdom
• Middlesex University, Dubai
• University College of London
• University of St. Gallen

IIM Kozhikode does not prefer its graduates to work for the industry. They can contribute to it and occasionally work for it. But being employed by society is discouraged after this program.

Some FPM students who opted for non-academic jobs are now working in top positions at reputed firms. Some roles offered to them include

• Analytics expert
• HDFC Mutual Funds Lead
• Chief Technology Officer Research Team, WIPRO
• Dy. Manager (Systems), SBI

So the scope of this program is vast. You can never regret pursuing this program. You will excel in every field be it academics or non-academics.

Getting into a consulting firm has less to do with your academic performance and more to do with your overall personality. Of course, being an IIT graduate, regardless of your grade, boosts your resume. If you have multiple consulting shortlists, your chances of getting an interview with a consultancy firm increase dramatically, because each firm is trying to get one up on the other, and one way to do that is to hire someone who others also want on board. It is critical to establish contacts with seniors who have interned at consulting firms and, if possible, with alumni who work there. Make your intentions clear and seek advice on how to improve your resume in order to attract attention.

A well-rounded resume is highly valued by consulting firms. So make sure you include enough points in the "Positions of Responsibility" and "Extra Curricular" sections. Getting into the Drams Cell at IIM Calcutta increases your chances of being shortlisted by a consulting firm significantly. Attempt to become an active member of the top clubs on campus, participate in business competitions, volunteer for social activities, and make up for your undergrad grades in the first term.