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Unravelling The World Of Big Data

in Career Exploration, , , , , , , , , April 27, 2017

Unravelling The World Of Big Data

We are living in a world where the reality of a tidal wave of big data is upon us. And the force as well as the layers propelling this sea of data are enormous. Every transaction, operational task, discussion and indeed decision in the business world is increasingly finding its roots in some snippet of data sprouting in the course of business activities. Amidst this ever-growing dependence on data analysis, machine learning and cognitive business intelligence, what must a candidate vying for a fulfilling job-role in the field possess in terms of capabilities? (more…)

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The Modern Marketing Career Landscape

in Career Exploration, , , , , , , April 21, 2017

The Modern Marketing Career Landscape

The aim of marketing is to know and understand the customer so well the product or service fits him and sells itself. –Peter Drucker

Starbucks serves as the pinnacle example for countless business case studies and successful marketing stories. Yet, one simple principle that appears to stand out over the course of the last three decades of its solid popularity is-that customers come first. From programs offering birthday perks and loyalty rewards, the company has managed to look beyond its comfort zone primarily by leveraging data to segment the user-demographic and offer the best experience to its loyal customers. (more…)

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Do Entrepreneurs Need An MBA?

in Career Exploration, Entrepreneurship, , , , , , , , , , April 11, 2017

Do entrepreneurs need an MBA?

The word ‘entrepreneur’ springs to mind, names such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Steve Ballmer-the indisputable, almost larger-than-life ambassadors of the tech industry and the business world at large. Those seeking to create an independent foothold in the start-up world, invariably find themselves flipping through detailed chronicles of their journey, dissecting key drivers for their resounding success. One curious insight that never fails to gather a lot of attention is the fact that they decided to forego their degrees to pursue entrepreneurial dreams. Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard while Ballmer left Stanford to join Microsoft and his fellow sophomore-Gates. Their achievements with their dramatic impact on the digital world have alluringly made their decision to drop out of college, a template in itself for young graduates eyeing their place in the start-up industry. (more…)

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The Top 5 Skills For MBA Success

in Tips and Advice, , , , , , , , , , , April 5, 2017

The Top 5 Skills for MBA Success

Today’s MBA students will graduate to a fast-changing job market. In comparison to other degrees, an MBA still opens doors to opportunities broader than degrees in specialized fields, as MBA students acquire marketable, transferrable skills suited to positions in just about any industry.

However, the competition for jobs amongst MBAs itself continues to remain fierce, with the school awarding the degree continuing to be more important than the degree specifics.
After all, research shows more than 1/3rd of top managerial positions are held by MBAs from Ivy League schools. (more…)

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The Basics Of Job Crafting

in Tips and Advice, , , , , , March 30, 2017

The Basics of Job Crafting

The nature of work is changing rapidly, the world over.

Globalization of talent and opportunities has increased competition, the advent of a gamut of technologies has transformed the workplace and mechanized several economic activities. Job roles are increasingly shaped as one-size-fits all, and job descriptions are increasingly becoming confined to specific responsibilities and skills.

Amidst serious pressure and expectations to make the right career decisions, jobs cannot be simply a means to an end, but should be personally or professionally fulfilling milestones- especially for students just starting out.  (more…)

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5 Vital Strategies To Future Proof Your Career

in Tips and Advice, , , , , , , March 24, 2017

6 Vital Strategies To Future Proof Your Career

The wise Greek philosopher Heraclitus wrote, “Change is the only constant.”

And how right he was, because if he was confronted with any of the prevalent job descriptions of today, he would truly be baffled. And he would not be alone.

According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), nearly 70% of children starting primary school in 2016 will leave school to hold jobs that do not currently exist.
The fourth industrial revolution is underway, developments in fields like robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), nanotechnology and biotechnology are building and amplifying one another to result in an exponential rate of change,  where the “speed of current breakthroughs has no historical precedent.” (more…)

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An Overview Of Growth Hacking

in Career Exploration, , , , , , March 20, 2017

An Overview of Growth Hacking

The concept of growth hacking is becoming increasingly prevalent. According to Google Trends, searches for the term ‘growth hacking’ have witnessed a constant increase since 2012.

As the number of corporate venture firms have quadrupled between 2012 and 2015 too, the startup craze has spawned a lot of interest in growth hacking to achieve business goals.

Building a business with growth in mind is a very different approach from considering a business decision with performance indicators such as revenue in mind. Now seen as the future of companies, growth hacking challenges the ways companies conduct businesses. (more…)

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Breaking Into Venture Capital

in Career Exploration, , , , , , , , , , , , , , March 15, 2017

Breaking into Venture Capital

Landing a position at a venture capital firm is quite a challenge.

Looking for even an entry-level position in venture capital is actually preparing for the long haul as it may be years before one is available. There is far more demand for venture capital jobs than there is supply. The competition for an entry-level position is also with people who are already playing the venture capital game at some level; they own their own business, or they have worked in several start-ups, or they have the finance part of it down pat. The small size of the industry and few open roles (less than 10,000 open positions open globally each year) ensure that most people have stumbled into the industry rather than actively pursued a career in venture capital. (more…)

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An Overview Of The Venture Capital World

in Career Exploration, , , , , , , , , , , , March 14, 2017

An Overview of the Venture Capital World

As the exciting, fast-moving world at the intersection of entrepreneurship and finance, venture capital attracts numerous starry-eyed students from the best business schools in the world each year.

Venture capital provides a unique and interesting entrepreneurial environment to professionals, offering exposure to a variety of companies and technologies as opposed to being withheld by a single investment or idea. It is a highly lucrative career path, both for professional development and financial success. For graduates fresh out of undergraduate programs, working in venture capital provides continuous exposure to up and coming entrepreneurial ventures and ideas in varied industries. (more…)

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Overcoming Impostor Syndrome As A New Grad

in Tips and Advice, , , , , , , , , , , , , March 9, 2017

Overcoming Impostor Syndrome As A New GradThe Emperor’s New Clothes’ is an old Hans Christian Andersen fairytale about two weavers who promise an emperor a new set of clothes that would be invisible to those who are just not worthy of their rank. When the emperor parades around in his ‘new clothes’, no one dares to point out that he is in fact not wearing any, as the fear of being incompetent and called a fraud overpowers their common sense.

Most people assume that confidence and ease come with experience and accomplishment, but research shows that being highly accomplished is no guarantee of feeling comfortable and convinced of your own ability. (more…)

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