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The Management Graduate Mindset

After all the hardships of going through a tough selection process, and getting into one of the most coveted management schools, you are now ready for the next phase of your life. We understand if you are nervous and excited at the same time. Many of our alumni felt the same way. We’ve found that a segment of our students makes an early mark in their PGDM journey with us. And it surely is a good idea to prepare further and get a head start on your PGDM program at Jaipuria Institute of Management.

So here are five tips that can make you the early bird at B-school

Tip 1: Make an early start

For some of you, this could be a return to academia from the workplace. While we appreciate the thought behind gaining work experience before attending PGDM, it is equally important to brush up on skills lying dormant like quantitative aptitude and the ability to take notes.

We encourage our students to have pre-PGDM reads (we already have our course pedagogy available), as it would give you a head start if you could glance over the syllabus and the books. It would be beneficial to crack your first semester.

You are joining the program with a lot of knowledge and experience. Don’t let them get in your way of acquiring new knowledge. Learning to unlearn is essential as it helps you grasp new concepts and solve business case studies much better.

Tip 2: Build relationships and make friends

At Jaipuria, we encourage building relationships and growing together. Mentor-mentee, batchmates, roommates, friends, and so on, we wouldn’t like to put a tag on the connections. The more, the merrier. Use the days at the school to network, and just don’t bury yourself in books. Participate in the symposiums and conclaves and make genuine efforts to widen your circle.

Many assignments will involve group work, like, let-it projects, market research, surveys, Business Orientation Programme (BOP), or even your summer internship project reports. It’s fun to do them in groups. Speak with students from previous years and your professors, as you never know who could become a future business partner, advisor, or even a lifelong buddy.

Tip 3: Make the most out of your management graduate status

Pursuing a PGDM program allows you to ask questions, so go ahead and use that card at every opportunity. With market research exercises, you can get interviews, collect data, attend workshops & conferences, and open up opportunities to connect with the founders of organizations. Use the student tag to explore new frontiers, meet business leaders and identify which stream you want to soak yourself in.

Tip 4: Keep Pursuing your Interests, Inside and Outside the Program

A lot will be going on in your PGDM program: assignments, case studies, symposiums, clubs, and so on. We encourage our students to participate in academics to the fullest while exploring and pursuing their latent abilities.

Maintaining your interests and hobbies can help you cope with the academic pressure while bolstering your sense of self as you progress through the program. Also, doing anything unrelated to the PGDM program might help you clear your thoughts and adequately understand the program’s issues.

Tip 5: Make learning fun

Finally, it’s not only about studying. Mix it up from the first day: take a break from reading and listen to some of the finest podcasts for management students; attend lectures, seminars, and workshops; watch TEDx talks and use online learning aids. Explore as many different learning streams as possible so that you may arm yourself with information from a variety of sources.

All these activities will result in you gathering a wealth of information in your arsenal and make you more adaptable to different situations. The knowledge and experience will come in handy during the placement season, making you a wholesome management hire.

To new beginnings

Allow yourself to unwind! Take a week off before the commencement of the program and retrospect on the purpose of joining the PDGM program. Don’t pressure yourself to excel at all the clubs and events, prioritise what you want and also balance a vibrant social life and go by your strength.

Also, at Jaipuria Institute of Management, we ask all our students to focus and work on their mental and physical well-being. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus and are excited to watch the transformation of future business leaders.

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Becoming the Perfect Candidate for your ‘Dream Job’

Becoming the Perfect Candidate for your ‘Dream Job’

When the placement season comes around, it can only mean one thing for students- Time to gear up. All that study, preparation, and project submissions (courtesy of sleepless nights) finally come full circle. With hopes and aspirations, candidates get ready to enter a shared space with the recruiters seeking to crack the code and grab that ‘dream job.’

However, the digital transformation in the last decade and the onset of the pandemic have drastically influenced the way industries work. Functions that did not exist until a few years ago (example: Data Scientist, Business Intelligence Analyst, etc.) are now becoming in-demand roles.

As market trends continue to evolve, the learning experience has to grow beyond the classroom walls. Students need to be provided with training that develops their business acumen and enables them to stay abreast of market trends.

So, how do aspirants become head turners and catch the attention of the recruiters?

Grooming Talents for New-Age Roles

Getting a plum job by the end of the final year is at the top of the bucket list of every MBA aspirant. Students enroll in colleges with the goal to secure the best ‘in-market’ roles. For that, they need to be equipped with the latest industry trends and demands. With trends such as Web 4.0 knocking around the corner, recruiters’ preferences have changed over the years. Companies now look for tech-savvy individuals who possess an aptitude for digital adoption. Jaipuria’s current placement season was steered by many new-age profiles such as Spend Analytics, Product Management, Business Analyst, Data Science Trainee, Solution Advisor, and more. Jaipuria continues to redefine its placement journey towards new milestones.

Consulting Jobs Hold the Lion’s Share

It is no secret that if one wants to get a high-paying and fancy job, consulting jobs are the way to go. Leading consulting companies visit the top B-Schools to find and recruit the best suitable candidates. In the 2022 placements, over 35 percent of the hiring in Jaipuria came from consulting which includes key market leaders such as Genpact, Accenture, Nielsen IQ, Hackett Group, HCL, etc. Moreover, over 150 Jaipurians were selected for roles in the Big 4 Accounting firms- EY, Deloitte, and KPMG.

This success is influenced by Jaipuria’s pedagogy which focuses on developing the learner’s listening skills (thereby knowing what to ask) and open-mindedness (to challenge their assumptions). Through a holistic teaching mode, students learn to execute interpersonal skills to build and strengthen relationships, giving way to efficient collaboration.

Becoming a Recruiter’s Choice

Whether one wants to believe it or not, this is the age of analytics jobs. Leading companies are continuously on the lookout for subject-matter experts in this domain. Recruiters seek candidates who possess a strong business understanding knowing how to apply analytics for a business solution.

Jaipuria’s experiential learning approach, ‘Workshop Mode,’ focuses on strengthening the business acumen in individuals by exposing them to real-life industry situations. By blending holistic aptitudes with a corporate touch, talents at Jaipuria become assets across various verticals, with Jaipuria becoming a hub for talent acquisition. With a continuous learning approach, Jaipurians have repeatedly scripted success stories, recording a spectacular performance in the 2022 placement season.

What Are You Waiting For?

When an MBA aspirant searches for the best B-Schools online, bagging a dream role at a dream company is probably at the top of their bucket list. Jaipuria Institute of Management continually strives to help students realize and live that dream job, achieving new milestones year after year. A record package of INR 27 LPA and 375+ recruiters across industries in this year’s placements is a testament to that.

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5 Tips to ace your MBA Interview

Have you received an interview invite from the management institute of your choice? Congratulations!

Many aspirants are confident about their interview skills, and hopefully so are you. Even if you are not, utilize this time to sharpen your skills. Given the intense competition in MBA admissions, the interview process is often fierce and definitely the most critical part of the selection. The overall weightage given to a personal interview is usually 10% or more, which provides you with a fighting chance to outsmart other applicants. Your interview is a small window of opportunity to impress.

Let’s focus on the essentials to put your best self forward within a short time. Here are five tips to help you through a personal interview –

Get acquainted with the mode of interview

The new normal is here to stay. Post the advent of COVID19 virtual interviews have become a norm. Install the platform on which the discussion will be held and familiarize yourself with the platform. Getting used to the forum will allow you to wade through the platform and know its do’s and don’ts.

On-campus interviews demand you to have geographic knowledge of the campus and the interview formats held on the campus. In addition, connecting with the alumni would give you an insider’s perspective on the interview techniques used on the campus.

Practise and preparation demand time

You would have to be proactive (rather than reactive). Practicing is the best way to acquire confidence and train yourself to respond in an informed, natural, and confident manner. Most probably you’ll have to describe why you’re getting an MBA, your career aspirations, and why you’re interested in this specific university. Make sure you have prepared the answers and present them to the panel with confidence and without any hesitation.

Next, prepare an explanation of how you will assist the community, including examples of your leadership and teamwork. This entails answering questions like “take me through your résumé” or “tell me about yourself” in under two minutes. Not only for the standard queries, but you’ll also want to remain calm and steady when faced with difficult or unexpected questions.

Write down some ideas, then practice with a video, answering one question at a time. Finally, find someone ready to grill you in a mock interview and give you honest feedback. Practicing aloud will help you remain on track and avoid rambling; you must always keep your response focused on the question being asked.

Know your USPs

Include at least five key selling points in the content you prepare for the interview. A handful of brief stories when included with each selling point enhances your idea. Your selling points and anecdotes should be based on your strengths, personality or soft skills, leadership potential, teamwork abilities, school contribution, and professional objectives. Keep in mind the MBA program’s key ideas, and look for stories that include behavioral examples to back up your points. And, while practicing is essential, you must be careful not to appear overly rehearsed or go over the line into pushing your agenda and attempting to take control of the interview.

What if you hit a wall?

Irrespective of the kind of preparation you will most probably be asked a question you haven’t prepared for. For example, you can be questioned about a flaw, a failure, or why you left a particular job or industry. The goal is to respond honestly and humbly. Focus on your progress, lessons learned, and your ability to reflect to present yourself positively. For example, a captivating story can be one that demonstrates how you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone.

What if you gave a poor response? Don’t lose faith in yourself. Instead, take a breath, keep on. You can ask for clarifications to the previous question and your answer at the end of the interview. Most interviewers will allow you to do this since it demonstrates self-awareness and confidence.

Keep it conversational

Approach the interview as a conversation. The interview panel wants to know what sets you apart and how befitting is the institution to support your career ambitions. Exhibit your personality and interest by narrating your story in a structured manner. Maintain a balanced composure and be sincere throughout. [ MBA interview or otherwise, make sure you convey that the institution they represent is your first choice. ]

Your interview is an opportunity for the panel to assess if you are an ideal fit for the program, and for you to know more and have an overview of the program and the institute. So go ahead and grab the panel’s interest.

Good luck!

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Let’s Crack the GD

Now that your CAT/MAT/XAT is done and dusted, the next step is to prepare for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interviews(PI), since you should receive your interview letters soon. A GD gives even good orators the jitters.

What is a GD? 

A Group discussion as the name clearly states is a discussion on a given topic within a group. GDs are conversational in nature as opposed to a debate where you need to prove your point. In GDs responding with logical, relevant points that add to the discussion or counter the popular arguments is as important as listening to other participants. A good GD is one where all participants in the group get a chance to put forth their ideas.

The most confident of the lot is usually super conscious not to over speak in the GD, and students who find public speaking challenging fear this will pull their scores down.

We have compiled some best practices to enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Gather your points

Starting a group conversation does give one a head start, but do that, only when you have assembled and organized your thoughts.  Start by speaking clearly to the entire group. Usually, there’s some time given to prepare. Jot down all significant points that come to you. Also, keep in mind any outlier statements you would like to add. There’s a good chance that someone else will speak on the points you have jotted, so you can fall back on the unique points to add value to the discussion. Finally, remember that people will pay attention to you if your arguments are relevant, clear, and concise.

Stay Grounded

When expressing a point, it’s important to have a decent, polite, and respectful tone. For this, one should focus on vocal modulation that is the speed and pitch of one’s voice. Make sure you are not too loud, nor too faint. Do not be in a hurry to get your points over with, neither should you wait until the end of time for a chance to speak. It’s also essential to understand the difference between aggressive and assertive behavior. It is not advisable to engage in one-on-one verbal arguments. However, one can gently disagree with others.

Observe, listen and speak

When the GD is already going on, pay attention to what others are saying and come up with new ideas on the spot to make your case. This will take a lot of work, but this can be mastered with a lot of reading and mock GDs with friends. If you do not get a chance to speak, ask the group for an opportunity to put forth your points. Also, invite others who haven’t had the chance to speak.

If you’re given an abstract topic, think outside the box and develop as many different interpretations as you can. Assessors enjoy hearing alternative points of view and new ways of thinking.

Do Not’s

Do not overstep your time

An average GD lasts about 15-20 minutes, thus speaking for 30-40 seconds 5-7 times should be ideal. Think about what you’re going to say before you say it. You’re being heard and assessed. Don’t make the same argument twice or be too long or irrelevant. Intervene respectfully if someone else is traveling down a path that isn’t relevant.

Avoid personal opinions

Personal viewpoints and personal experiences or your observations from them are usually not relevant in a GD. Stick to facts and remain objective throughout the discussion. Make it easier for others to contribute. Don’t just ramble on and on about your personal beliefs. Keep in mind that this is a group conversation. Allow other people to talk as well.

Group discussion is not just for cracking your entrance for MBA admission, but also for conquering your dream job. It helps you overcome your shyness and brings forth your point of view to the forefront. GD enables you to think in fresh and diverse ways. It is a great opportunity to assess and accept altering viewpoints.  GD assists you in gaining a better grasp of your own strengths and weaknesses.

So go ahead and crack your GD.

Good luck!

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Top MBA course specializations in India in 2022

An MBA is the best course of action if you want to build an effective career in the corporate world. Nonetheless, with the expanding interest in this course, popular MBA colleges in Noida, Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Pune, Gurgaon, Indore, and all over the country have begun offering various specializations that assist MBA aspirants in building explicit abilities in these domains. If you want a specialization that is best for you in terms of professional growth and pays scale, this blog has listed the top MBA specializations worth pursuing in 2022.

Best MBA specialization courses in India that are in high demand in 2022

MBA in Finance

An MBA in Finance or Financial Management contains subjects that build an understanding of the key monetary business capacities, similar to information systems, bookkeeping rules, and guidelines. In this stream, the students are prepared to create and execute procedures and vital devices that will assist them with perceiving, unmistakable components of a monetary business climate. MBA in Financial Management Services is no doubt a specialization that offers great career opportunities and huge pay.

If you are looking for one of the best MBA colleges for finance in India then Jaipuria Institute of Management must be the first choice.

MBA in Human Resource Management

MBA in Human Resource Management centers around bestowing information and preparing experts to deal with the labor force of an association. Each organization has an HR to create and oversee corporate societies by employing the best ability. They are the ones to administer the labor force to achieve the association’s prosperity by following the arrangement of qualities, dreams, beliefs, standards, frameworks, and philosophies. An MBA in HR is quite popular these days due to the increasing demand for HR personnel in every sector.

MBA in International Business

An MBA in International Business is one of the most in-demand and popular specializations among MBA aspirants. Due to globalization, today, many organizations require experts who can connect with other organizations at the global level to expand the business. This specialization is for those who wish to play this important role. The essential point of this specialization is to help management students to comprehend the functional interaction and commitments of unfamiliar exchange and become familiar with the best strategies to expand imports and commodities by creating, examining, and directing exploration.

Here is a rundown of the most popular MBA specialization in India you can consider in 2022:

MBA Marketing

An MBA in Marketing comprises a high-level investigation of statistical surveying and examination, estimating, advancement, selling, dispersion, promoting, item plan, and other showcasing ideas. This is one of the most popular and in-demand MBA specializations in India and abroad. An MBA in marketing management has a huge scope and opens doors to various opportunities in great companies.

Here again, you can explore the Jaipuria Institute of Management if you are in search of the best MBA colleges for marketing management.

The Most In-Demand PGDM/MBA Specializations in 2022

MBA in Logistics Management

An MBA in Logistics Management is planned exceptionally to prepare management students to become effective in the field of modern inventory. MBA in Logistics management usually focuses on the key areas of this domain and grooms the management students to develop abilities needed to manage merchandise, stocks, transportation, and administrations.

MBA in Artificial Intelligence

Because of headway in innovation, an MBA in Artificial Intelligence is the new hit and a high-demanded course. When every business is utilizing AI and ML technology, the need for skilled managers in this domain has increased abruptly. There are a huge number of jobs available in this domain for skilled managers. Hence, this specialization is anticipated to be an outrageous craving of numerous youthful competitors who wish to construct a profession in the AI business. The course will bargain in both specialized and quantitative ideas alongside essential outlook improvement to help information-driven navigation.

MBA in Retail Management

Retail the board has become one of the quickest developing professions in the business with colossal development in the economy. The retail market of India is the most appealing and developing business sector on the planet and has requested more prepared experts in this field.

Retail the board is a decent choice while picking specialization in the MBA or MBA equivalent PGDM course. MBA in Retail Management gives knowledge into the standards of promoting, retail purchasing, and marketing. It gives an outline of the idea of visual promoting and lays accentuation on client relationships with the executives, brand the board, and deals with the executives. Find the best MBA colleges for retail management to complete an MBA course with a specialization in retail and get your dream job in retail.

MBA in E-Commerce

E-commerce is a booming domain. Today most businesses are focusing more on their online presence due to the shift of buyers’ behavior towards online purchasing. An MBA in this domain is intended to furnish management students with a high-level comprehension of the key ideas engaged with directing business on the web and broad information about customary versus online business strategies. The educational plan incorporates fundamental general business the executives, finance, advertising abilities advancement that incorporates authority, critical thinking, and independent direction. It fortifies the capacities of the understudies to deliberately deal with their web-based business exercises while beating normal entanglements of the business.

MBA in Business Analytics and Big Data

Be it a small, medium, or large organization, everyone needs managers with an eye for accuracy and an analytical mind. Seeing the huge demand in this domain, most of the top MBA colleges in India have included it as a specialization in their curriculum.

MBA in Service Management

An MBA in service management is an MBA or MBA equivalent 2-year postgraduate PGDM course related to management studies in the service sector that focuses on developing strategies to enhance the performance of businesses in all areas of service. It fosters the administrative information on any contender for quality help, key preparation, research project the board, human asset improvement among others. Do MBA in one of the best MBA colleges for service management in India if you really want to succeed in Servicing.

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Why Are Fresh MBA Graduates Struggling To Find A Well-Paying Job?

Young professionals and college students often wonder if attending a top business school will set them up for an ever-growing career graph. Undeniably, an MBA degree is one of the road maps to C-suite jobs at large Multi-National Corporations, and also a stepping stone for budding entrepreneurs. But while many eminent industry leaders hold an MBA, the degree isn’t a permit to fortune. Outdoing in business requires creativity, dedication, initiative, and immense efforts. And of course, a great B-school is cherry on the icing!
Developing leaders and forming potential entrepreneurs is what business schools aim to contribute to the society. This is undertaken by exposing students too all the areas of business including finance, marketing, accounting, and human resource.
How will an MBA benefit your career?
Agree or not, a lot of students compare success with their pay packages. However, an MBA is meant to shape you with new skills and open up better avenues for the future. Furthermore, people whose professions unfold with time in different organizations often enroll into business schools for facilitating transitions and widening their opportunities.
Jaipuria Institute of Management’s (Lucknow | Noida | Indore | Jaipur) PGDM curriculum is designed to provide organizations with candidates of the desired managerial skills needed to run them. The Institute aims to help students build the skills needed to excel as professionals, such as the ability to develop smart solutions, analyzing large amounts of data, inspiring and motivating other team members, and commanding respect, a skill that is necessary for individuals who wish to manage ambitious projects that involve teamwork. Besides, the career management team at the Institute liaises with the students to sign them up for personality development workshops, seminars, guest lectures, and networking as a whole.
Are students prepared to work effectively on a global scale?
Proper guidance is crucial for any work, and same is the case for preparing students to work with and for global teams. While large numbers of B-schools traditionally train students to work with onsite teams and manage in-house corporate teams, but with changing times and increasing trend of virtual teams, Jaipuria Institute of Management – Lucknow | Noida | Indore | Jaipur has figured the necessity of preparing students for managing teams on a global scale. Jaipuria’s PGDM program focuses on the following main objectives:
1. A basic understanding of the common issues that teams across borders face, and how to tackle them
2. The technical and managerial skills required to generate high-performance in conjunction with teams, virtually
3. Knowledge of processes, tools, and strategies required to generate high-performance
What employers expect from MBA graduate – and what they don’t?
Every third employer struggles to find business school graduates with the right set of skills. Few of the most important skills that they’re often on a look out for are surprisingly not core MBA subjects, like Marketing or Finance, but more roughly defined qualities, or commonly termed as “soft-skills,” such as the ability to collaboratively work with a team, and having the understanding of prioritizing tasks at workplace.
While B-schools largely emphasize on the importance of core curriculum and specializations, Jaipuria Institute’s PGDM program is designed to nurture the soft skills needed by top-ranking companies – leadership, global awareness, and empathy – along with the nuts and bolts of business.
How is Jaipuria Institute of Management preparing Students for the Global Workforce?
Jaipuria Institute of Management Institute – Lucknow | Noida | Indore | Jaipur offers an opportunity to participate in International Summer Internship Programs established in association with top industry players such as KPMG, IBM, and Bombay Stock Exchange to name a few. Former students who had a chance to work in Singapore and Dubai markets reported that they discovered new perspectives about themselves by working in the socially mix environment.
Jaipuria Institute of Management is focused on providing such opportunities to enable students navigate the professional world, communicate efficiently through diverse cultures, and leverage talents. Besides, through education, seminars, workshops, online resources, and mentoring, students are trained to develop a global mindset.
Is it worth it: Takeaway!
While it is true that the markets are changing beyond recognition, but pursuing MBA from the right B-school will give you an opportunity to experiment with your outlook, and develop interpersonal, management, and problem-solving skills – all ageless abilities.
An MBA doesn’t guarantee success, nothing can – but in the right Institute, under right guidance, and with the right attitude, the same degree may play a crucial role in providing the enhancements in life you’re searching for.

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