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How This IMT Nagpur Alum Got Into JP Morgan Chase & Co. ft. Anupama Victor

How This IMT Nagpur Alum Got Into JP Morgan Chase & Co. ft. Anupama Victor

Anupama Victor, was part of the 2017 Cohort of PGDM - Finance & Human Resources at IMT Nagpur, but just like most other fresh MBA grads, had little clue of what to pursue next. While she had a Day One job offer in hand, she was unaware of what the future had in store for her and her career. She shares her journey from IMT Nagpur to JP Morgan Chase & Co in this candid conversation. Born and brought up in Bihar, Anupama completed her primary education around various small towns of the State but swiftly moved to Kolkata to pursue her graduation.

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How To Make A Successful Career In E-Commerce, Ft. Shradha Varma, Flipkart, Ex Udaan

How To Make A Successful Career In E-Commerce, Ft. Shradha Varma, Flipkart, Ex Udaan

Shradha Varma is an example of how to navigate your career swiftly post your B-school learning. Shradha ventured into the world of MBA after spending two years at IBM working as a systems engineer. Hear her talk about why she decided to be a part of SDA Bocconi Asia Center, how her career shaped up after the degree, the ups and downs one faces in their corporate career and more. Watch her talk about her journey live in a webinar scheduled on March 17, 2023 at 6 pm. Catch her share journey of working with companies like Vodafone, Udaan and Flipkart after her MBA, the struggles and more in this engaging conversation with InsideIIM.

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The Girl With The Wings - Mishti, IIM Rohtak

The Girl With The Wings - Mishti, IIM Rohtak

There’s a common saying in North Indian households when girl childs are born into the family. They say ‘Lakshmi Ghar Aayi He’. My parents also said the same thing, cheering with joy, when I was born into the family 22 years ago in a small town in the state of Punjab. At that time, they were filled with bright hopes for my future. But when I turned two and all the similar-aged toddlers around me had started walking, I was still way behind. As any anxious parents would do in a similar situation, they decided to consult with a doctor. The diagnosis they received was nowhere close to what they had prepared themselves for.

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A Journey From Can I? To I Can!!!

A Journey From Can I? To I Can!!!

The moment I received the mail from IIM Nagpur stating that I had been selected for the MBA program, my happiness knew no bounds. I began packing my things the very following day, and as each day went by, my excitement only grew. I had already read and watched everything there was to know about IIM Nagpur on the internet, but I still gave it two or three more reads. The final day of my packing arrived, and with a lot of luggage, I packed my enthusiasm and energy too.

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20 Stories You Should Read Today To Boost Your Motivation For CAT 2022

20 Stories You Should Read Today To Boost Your Motivation For CAT 2022

From scoring 39 percentile in your first CAT attempt to someone who almost ended her life, we have received some of the most poignant and inspirational stories of aspirants who made it to their dream B-schools despite extremely unfavourable circumstances. To inspire you to achieve the same and make it to your dream B-school in 2023, we have compiled 20 of the most inspirational stories - some of which will leave you awe-struck, and some that will leave you teary-eyed and at a loss for words.

Akshaykumar Sirsalewala
A Failing Career, 99+ In CAT In 3 Months And IIM- It All Happened In A Jiffy.

A Failing Career, 99+ In CAT In 3 Months And IIM- It All Happened In A Jiffy.

Before starting the main content, I would like to tell you that I was never a part of any full-time coaching program for CAT preparation. I had less than three months to prepare for CAT 2021, and I did well. So it's always too early to give up. This article will take you through my journey and some general tips that helped me bell the cat. This article will motivate those who are not doing well in their careers and are considering taking the CAT and those who have started their CAT preparation quite late.

Aditya vikram