Why You Should Go For MBA After A Few Years Of Work-Ex

It was almost about 4 years that I was working. I still remember why I chose to start working right after my graduation- I was weary of further studies!  I had joined a company then and had been working there ever since. In the beginning it was all so good. Going to work each day gave me a feeling of being a grown up. New office, new people and associations certainly made my life so exciting. The salary was the best thing as I became independent in my own way, I was finally earning on my own and it used to feel out of the world! But then, in a few years, I realized that my career was stagnant and it has been a while that I got any raise or appraisal.

I saw new employees who were from MBA colleges, joined with higher packages and their appraisals were also smooth. It was only then I decided to take a break from my job and pursue higher studies.

Earlier I was not much keen on quitting my job as I have carved out my own comfort zone. But when the reality dawned on me, I acted fast and I looked for an MBA college in Delhi and NCR. This decision proved to be a life turning one as I immediately started to prepare for the entrance exams and dedicated my whole time to it. Needless to say it was pretty difficult for me to come back to studying and academics after years of work, but I knew this was for a better future, and this is what drove me into serious preparation.

I got through one of the renowned MBA colleges in my hometown itself. Life took a completely different turn post that. Two years of dedicated studies, taxing projects and assignments made my ‘newly’ found student life extremely hectic. I specialized in finance and I increased my networking circle to a great extent and came to know a lot of people in the industry. I got the insight of the market and came to know about it so much better! I got a great placement after the end of my course, and I realized what mistake I was doing while not opting for this so long!

What Is Global MBA?

When it comes to MBA, it only keeps rising in popularity. As a course it is perhaps one of the most popular one’s ever. The fact that an MBA is one of the most coveted degrees in the world, since it allows a good pathway into the corporate sector and can lead the way to a successful career with a nice and stable job, high paying salary and room to grow. Also, the culture of star-up and self- employment is attracting more and more students towards being their own boss and the ability to actually do big work early on their career.

There are some of the top MBA institutes in Delhi and all over the country that boast of the best courses, excellent faculty, new and unique teaching methods and also good placement cells for after the graduation. One of the courses that is especially gaining attention in the recent times is that of Global MBA.  With the growing globalisation and the world getting smaller, and also advancement in international travel and technology, it has made it possible for markets in a particular region to be aware of what another company in a different region is doing. 

This awareness has made markets to become linked on a more closer level and also means that businesses should be able to use the opportunities that are presented by the international markets.
This in turn, has created a lot of job opportunities for people on a global scale which has resulted in the popularising of this course of Global MBA. One can find the top MBA programs in Delhi in this sector very easily.  The merging of different cultures, traditions, and working has created a need for employees that can easily take care of the job on a global level.

That’s How You Expand Your Network In A Business School

Everybody knows how important networking is in the corporate world. Many students start making efforts to expand their network the moment they begin their MBA journey. Networking is an art that comes naturally to many. However, there are others who need to work hard to develop networking skills, form positive connections, and stay in touch even later on. If you are studying in a B school or plan to study in one, here are a few tips to help you expand your network:

1.    Networking during events
 

If you study in one of the best MBA colleges in India, you would get ample opportunities for networking as good colleges regularly hold a variety of events to facilitate students’ learning and understanding. The placement period wherein majority of companies come for recruitment too is a crucial period for building and strengthening relationships.

2.    Be genuine 

Being genuine is probably one of the most reliable methods of building long-lasting relationships. When you show a sincere interest in another person, the other person is bound to reciprocate. People get to know when you show interest just for the sake of building contacts.  I am sure you too can recognise fake from genuine. Can’t you?

3.    Talk about other things

It’s easier to talk business when you already know another person. Informal socializing helping you get to know someone on a personal level will actually help you build better professional relationships. When I was studying in one of the colleges in Delhi for MBA, I became friends with an acquaintance based on our shared love for dance. Even though we both belonged to separate groups, it never impacted our friendship. In fact, she has helped me move forward in the corporate world on many occasions, and vice versa.

Get out of your comfort zone and meet people, interact with them, get to know them, and build genuine personal as well as professional relationships, because a wide network will always help you, whether you have your own business in the future or work for someone else. Best of luck!

The Fault In Our Educational System

The educational systems in most of the schools in our country are faulty. I am a teacher myself and I can understand that the current educational system that we have in our nation is not honing the talents of children, but trying to ‘manufacture’ people who would end up in a job with a lucrative package. I am a teacher based in a school in the capital, Delhi. I often see many students who are really skilled in a particular way, but end up aiming to land in one of the top business schools in Delhi- because MBA is the in thing to do these days!

As is the scene in most households and colleges, students are judges by the basis of the scores they secure in their schools and various other competitive exams. Students often don’t even know how they succumb to peer and family pressure. If someone has the genuine skill to be a good musician, I think it is better to let him be that way! But the concept of career is very different in our country  where passion and job cannot mingle!

It is seen that these young talents who often toil their way to get through the top MBA colleges in Delhi, or top ranked Engineering colleges, end up being extremely frustrated after a few months into their job. Very few of them, according to a study, are actually enjoying their job! This is a serious phenomenon as we are creating students who are tailor made to secure a job, but not enjoy it. This is a reason of severe depression stories among the youth and many suicide cases are triggered by professional frustration.

We should take some time in understanding what a particular student is seriously good at doing and what it is that he wants to do. Only then we can reduce the number of unhappy people working in companies!

Five Steps To Make Your MBA Degree More Valuable

After the recent surge in the number of MBA aspirants, India now has more than 1,500 business schools. An MBA degree from any college is helpful, but to be really on the top you have to graduate from the colleges ranked in the top 50 or at least top 75. The reason behind that is the curriculum and the academic refinement of the top colleges which is usually not matched by the other colleges.

MBA courses in Delhi shape the student’s career by helping him refine his marketing skills, his personality and his attitude. But apart from the college’s academic and help with skills, the student needs to brush up himself to really stand out from the plethora of so many other business graduates. 

Even if you are graduating from one of the top 10 MBA institute in India, you have to take note of the following steps to get a top job in the industry.

Communication skills in at least two languages

The most vital part of marketing is communication. If you can’t put your point across clearly, you won’t be able to market your product. English is the most important language in which you have to excel, but you have to be equally well versed in a second language, which could be your mother tongue or any other language you need to use with clients.

Building teams is more vital than making friends

When you spend two years with a single batch of students, you’re bound to make friends. Although it is also important to note that those people are your competitors, or future colleagues. So rather than spending time on gossips and chit-chats, try to behave with them in a professional manner and learn how to work in teams, because in marketing, a strong teamwork can beat any individual effort.

Malls: One Stop Shopping Destination

Shopping is always a fun experience. But, if you are in Delhi you can be sure of making your shopping experience more exciting and exhilarating. This is because here you'll find a number of shopping destinations from big and small street markets to malls with branded showrooms. Delhi is often referred as the shopping paradise, where people can find anything and everything, and that too within their budget. There are shops for everyone, whether you are a tourist looking for a unique memorabilia to take back home or a penny pinching shopper who has to do shopping within a set budget. Here you'll find stores selling a range of unique and fascinating products that you would love to buy.

Nowadays, majority of people prefer shopping from malls, where they find a number of branded shops, all under one roof. One major reason why shopping in malls is so popular is that it gives an easy escape from scorching heat of sun or any other adverse weather condition. Besides excellent shopping options, malls also have hotels and restaurants where people can enjoy range of delicious delicacies while they shop. There are hotels in Saket mall, which are known for the unique dishes in their menu. These hotels  are perfect to cater tourists as well as business travellers.

For those who are fitness conscious and prefer going to gym in the evening can join fitness clubs in Saket. These clubs are located in some of the premier shopping malls of Delhi and provide training in various group activities such as yoga, dance, body pump, indoor cycling and body balance.They have world class trainers who give personal training to all the club members. These clubs offer world class facilities, including luxury changing rooms and internet stations, making your excercise a regime enjoyable.

Annual Fests: Fun Time For Management Students

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when someone talks about MBA or management schools? Students dressed in formals all geared up for presentations, back-to-back lectures, late-night group studies, campus placements, etc. are the things that come to mind. Surviving in a good management school is undoubtedly very difficult. However, it would be unfair to say that the management students do not get to have any fun at all, because they do. Almost every college- management or otherwise- nowadays hosts its annual festival which gives students ample opportunities to learn as well as have fun.

It usually starts with formation of a cultural committee composed of students from various departments after several rounds of interviews. There are other ways as well, of course. For instance, each department takes complete responsibility of all activities pertaining to the department. Students are also expected to put up a good show despite the hectic schedule observed in all good Delhi management institutes. Students try to miss minimum classes to prepare for the events in the fests. While they are required to put in extra efforts in academics after the fest, many students don’t seem to mind because they enjoy arranging and participating in the events.

Many consider this a waste of time, but what they do not realise is that organising events helps students in their overall growth as well. Team spirit, an essential characteristic of a good manager, can be learnt through such events as there is no way one person can organise the fest on his/her own. Students learn to work in teams, allocate work, coordinate effectively, manage time, etc. – everything they will be required to do as managers.

Hence, if you do manage to get admission in one of the top ranked MBA colleges in Delhi, make sure you do contribute in the annual fest in some form. Not only would you have a lot of fun, you are bound to make great friends and learn more skills in the process.