hey everyone i want your opinion about my cv and whether i can get a call from ii ahmedabad bangalore or kolkata....here is my cv

10th boards 83.8%

12th boards 70.6%

btech IT from heritage institute of technology kolkata CGPA 8.48

i have participated in tons of quizzing competitions all over kolkata and got into many podium finishes.

i have also participated in many coding events of techfests of engg colleges and won many podium finishes.

am pretty sure i can manage a 99.9 percentile up score in cat next year

so is there any chance of getting a call from iim abc..my 12th boards marks are pretty low

i have a cat score of 71.23 percentile

90 in english and 40 in quant section

I have got a call from imt hyderabad and also applied for gd pi in icfai gurgaon and mumbai

also thinking of ip university .Please let me know what are the good options for me?????Imt hyderabad is totally new.How are their placements and faculty?

@iim.the.light

hi friends, my profile is: B.E. (EC) with 37 month work-ex and got calls from SJMSOM-IITB, DMS-IITD, new IIMs. I’m interested in joining MBA this yr but have a few doubts:1. my entire work-ex is as Asstt. Manager in the sales deptt of a telecom PSU. but I don’t want to work in sales after MBA. I’m interested in IT/systems specialization. what kind of profiles can I get during placements with Sales work-ex and IT/systems specialization.

Your domain expertise can help you bag IT consulting jobs with Delloite , Capgemini

@iim.the.light

or is it better to do specialization in Marketing?2. I’m more interested in a technical than a managerial job. In my company, all roles are technical+managerial in nature but the work conditions are difficult (6-day week and lot of field job under harsh conditions) due to which I want to change job. Is it possible to move to technical domain after MBA (systems)?

Yes it is possible to get into IT profiles specially BA or Functional Consulting

@iim.the.light

3. my current CTC is about 5.7 lpa. In the wake of “iim confessions”, inflated placement figures and considering the current placement scenario, is it better to go for better paying jobs in other PSUs (like BHEL, NTPC, ONGC, IOCL etc.) than leave job, invest 2yrs and huge amt of money for the MBA. can there be significant value addition in terms of job profile and salary through the MBA course?Pls advise. thanks.

MBA is a totally diff investment which cant be compared to any short term alternatives .. Hope you understand

Hi,

I am a 24 year old software engineer, in a mid career dilemma, and would appreciate some valuable pointers as to the future course of action for my career.

I am presently working in an IT major, with 2.5 years of experience.

10th - 84.2

12th - 70

B.E. - 67 (Decent extra curriculars)

I gave CAT and other exams this year, received calls from some top colleges like NMIMS, SCMHRD, etc. but could not get any decent offers apart from MBA - Banking in NMIMS.

(I had applied to only the top 15 - 20 colleges ...)

As of right now, I have not taken offer mentioned, and have decided to continue working.

I plan to give CAT agan this year, but am in some doubts as to whehter to go for a full time PGDM or an executive MBA.....

What i wish to know is :-

1. Though i am willing to pursue a full time PGDM program next year, will I be at an advantage/disadvantage owing to my then work ex (3.5 years) ? Can it be a little too late for pursuing a full time program, from the perspective of certain good B-schools ?

2. for an executive MBA (if i choose to pursue it), what should be the ideal work ex for someone in my position , with my acads etc. ?

3. If I go for an MBA program from abroad, through GMAT, will my acads be a potential deal breaker ?

Thanks in advance for ur suggestions .....

hi friends, my profile is: B.E. (EC) with 37 month work-ex and got calls from SJMSOM-IITB, DMS-IITD, new IIMs. I’m interested in joining MBA this yr but have a few doubts:

1. my entire work-ex is as Asstt. Manager in the sales deptt of a telecom PSU. but I don’t want to work in sales after MBA. I’m interested in IT/systems specialization. what kind of profiles can I get during placements with Sales work-ex and IT/systems specialization. or is it better to do specialization in Marketing?

2. I’m more interested in a technical than a managerial job. In my company, all roles are technical+managerial in nature but the work conditions are difficult (6-day week and lot of field job under harsh conditions) due to which I want to change job. Is it possible to move to technical domain after MBA (systems)?

3. my current CTC is about 5.7 lpa. In the wake of “iim confessions”, inflated placement figures and considering the current placement scenario, is it better to go for better paying jobs in other PSUs (like BHEL, NTPC, ONGC, IOCL etc.) than leave job, invest 2yrs and huge amt of money for the MBA. can there be significant value addition in terms of job profile and salary through the MBA course?

Pls advise. thanks.

hello everyonei am currently a student of aerospace engineering in upes dehradun
my academic record is
10th-89.6% cbse
12th-74.3% cbse
1yr gap
btech current %age 68.2%
im in my 8th semester and it is going to b over in one month time.
due to economic slowdown( dont knw mch about it evry one blames it) there havent been mch placement in my branch.. big companies like tcs hcl mahindra aerospace lnt (only these 4) have came but they only take 2 3 students at a time. unlucky me i havnt been able to score any job in these.. in desperate need of job i gave icici po (probationary officer) exam.. i cleared it. cleared gd and gave pi results are awaiting. if selected i will have to go thru a 9 mnth class room training program and 3 mnth internship in icici. aftr this ill b awarded a pg diploma in banking and finance by manipal university. there is a 5 yr bond in icici aftr this 1 yr training. the profile given are trade finance,treasury etc these are interchangable. the post given is assistant manager grade 1. i am willing to take this bond and complete my tenure. i want to pursue mba from the top collegese like IIMs XLRI FMS IIFT etc.. i have a query that given my academic record will i b able to bag chance in them?? aftr how many years of job will it b good to give CAT/GMAT. i want to pursue mba in banking and/or finance afterwards. will this pg diploma in banking and finance will help me in gettin a seat??? will my average academics wont allow to get a place??? please help waiting for ur replies and suggestions.

@yadavsourabh89 said:

Hi Puys,Please help, need ur suggestions.I got call from two good institute this year but was not able to convert it.I am having 2.5 years of work-ex,i have 4 options with me.a)Will be getting one more Tier-II college call, avg pack is 8.5 Lacs, so concentrate on that and go for it.

@yadavsourabh89 said:

b)Prep for CAT'13 and try for Tier-I college only, but by the time i will be out from the institute my age will be 27.5

@yadavsourabh89 said:

c)Concentrate on my Job,and try PMP,Six-Sigma etc for career growth.

@yadavsourabh89 said:

d)Start my own business(thinking about some unique e-commerce website),for last two days i am hovering over this.reply asap

@bhanucat said:

@abhimukh19@bhaduriarchit : Puys, i'm in a dilemma regarding dis:i have passed out in 2011, sadly in 5 yrs. i have done my engg. in 5yrs n have no work-ex..been preparing for CAT since 2011...got 81.4%ile in 20121.i have been selected for IBS-HYD...should i join it??

@bhanucat said:

or2. should i look for a JOB n work for some time and again try for cat in the mean time??

@anurag610 said:

@abhimukh19 sir ,, wat should i do ?? .. i am a 2012 passout B.E .. i tried for a job .. bt dint get it till nw .. i gave CAT 12 bt was a terrible experience .. so .. wat should i do nw .. ?? .. i mean .. go and search for a job .. or sincerely prepare for CAT13 .. i want to do MBA .. bt ws planning to do it with a work-ex .. bt it seems getting a job is difficult than cracking a gud B-school ..

@milindaim4iim said:

@abhimukh19Please Help me ,Need ur suggestionsI have converted LBSIM this year.I am having 28 months of experience in IT as of now. I have two option left with me.a) Get into LBSIM b) try to get better score one more last time and try to get into better college.My profile is like this 10-7412- 67B.tech-7.48Now working in MNC for last 28 months.Please reply.I have very limited time to decide. My concern is what will be the negative impact if i will have 3+ exp next time. With my profile is it beeter to wait. I had 96 percentile last time. and This time had call from XL but didnt do well in CAT.Chances of XL conversion is very bleak and only option left this year is LBSIm..plz reply

@abhimukh19 @bhaduriarchit : Puys, i'm in a dilemma regarding dis:

@anurag610

1. Sincere preparations can always go along with a fulltime job. Try to get one., it isn't easy, per say but, can be done for sure.

2. Drop the work exp plan, only if you don't 'any' options. The gap with out work exp becomes a -ve mark on your profile, however you can always have a rational explaination for it.

Atb! :)

@abhimukh19 sir ,, wat should i do ?? .. i am a 2012 passout B.E .. i tried for a job .. bt dint get it till nw .. i gave CAT 12 bt was a terrible experience .. so .. wat should i do nw .. ?? .. i mean .. go and search for a job .. or sincerely prepare for CAT13 .. i want to do MBA .. bt ws planning to do it with a work-ex .. bt it seems getting a job is difficult than cracking a gud B-school ..

@milindaim4iim : I wud suggest u to go to lbsim dis year...bcz time matters a lot...who knows what happens next year...cat is all about uncertainty...lbsim is a gud college.

@abhimukh19

Please Help me ,Need ur suggestions

I have converted LBSIM this year.I am having 28 months of experience in IT as of now. I have two option left with me.

a) Get into LBSIM

b) try to get better score one more last time and try to get into better college.

My profile is like this

10-74

12- 67

B.tech-7.48

Now working in MNC for last 28 months.Please reply.I have very limited time to decide. My concern is what will be the negative impact if i will have 3+ exp next time. With my profile is it beeter to wait. I had 96 percentile last time. and This time had call from XL but didnt do well in CAT.Chances of XL conversion is very bleak and only option left this year is LBSIm..plz reply

Hi Puys,

Please help, need ur suggestions.

I got call from two good institute this year but was not able to convert it.I am having 2.5 years of work-ex,i have 4 options with me.

a)Will be getting one more Tier-II college call, avg pack is 8.5 Lacs, so concentrate on that and go for it.
b)Prep for CAT'13 and try for Tier-I college only, but by the time i will be out from the institute my age will be 27.5
c)Concentrate on my Job,and try PMP,Six-Sigma etc for career growth.
d)Start my own business(thinking about some unique e-commerce website),for last two days i am hovering over this.

reply asap
:-)

@abhimukh19 thanks sir for the guidance. Hope that i get through one of the above mentioned exams.

@Mrudul15 said:

2012 BE passout. Confused between MBA & job. B-School Calls - IBS Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad & MIT-SOB. Just gave interview of IBPS Clerk & FCI II, SSC & SBI PO to follow.Where should I go? MBA in one of the above B schools or a job in any bank as clerk & preparing for the next year.Please guide me.

@Mrudul15 said:

2012 BE passout. Confused between MBA & job. B-School Calls - IBS Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad & MIT-SOB. Just gave interview of IBPS Clerk & FCI II, SSC & SBI PO to follow.Where should I go? MBA in one of the above B schools or a job in any bank as clerk & preparing for the next year.Please guide me.

2012 BE passout. Confused between MBA & job. B-School Calls - IBS Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad & MIT-SOB. Just gave interview of IBPS Clerk & FCI II, SSC & SBI PO to follow.
Where should I go? MBA in one of the above B schools or a job in any bank as clerk & preparing for the next year.

Please guide me.

@Anuj07 said:

Sorrie !!
KJ is the best option , hopefully i convert it !!
If i do accounting course or something will it still considered as drop for me ? Can i justify my drop with it ?

@bhaduriarchit said:

@Anuj07 KJ sounds good. 1. Considering you take up a job, you can always invest 2-3 hrs or more per day and study. Then weekends are there. Right? 2. Interviews, both adminssion as well job. "sir" is not needed buddy!

@Anuj07 KJ sounds good.

1. Considering you take up a job, you can always invest 2-3 hrs or more per day and study. Then weekends are there. Right?

2. Interviews, both adminssion as well job.

"sir" is not needed buddy! :)

@bhaduriarchit said:

2 year gap would be a big deal to defend. If you do not have any viable options this year. You can always take up a job and attempt for '14 admissions.PS: By defend, i mean in interviews or otherwise or for your profile.

@Anuj07 said:

2012 passout .. n dropping a year will be a wise decison for me ? , cosidering i dont have a work ex rite now !! as will be haveing 2year gap after graduation when i join for mba in 2014 :-\ !! Some1 plz suggest ?

2012 passout .. n dropping a year will be a wise decison for me ? , cosidering i dont have a work ex rite now !! as will be haveing 2year gap after graduation when i join for mba in 2014 :-\ !! Some1 plz suggest ?

@Ned_stark said:

Hi , I am currently in the final year of B.tech (chemical engineering) and looking for a job (nil campus placements ) . I have already registered for e-litmus and I am also planning to appear for AMCAT . Can anyone please throw some light on the job prospects from these two tests

@ICHIGO89 There are offline mock tests available. but u have to be true to urself and finish them off in scheduled time limits without fail and also judge urself accordingly. Also 2-3 weekends trip to the city should be enough(4-6 classes) for u to cover ur GD/PI bases.Also keep following GD/PI experinece threads on PG and prepare ur answers for the common questions. That wud help this would be my take on this.

@PsychicDevil Thanks. Even after quitting the job, i am supposed to stay for 2 months as a notice period. Let alone i don't think i can get the leave for 1month if i hold onto my job.

@unrealheart4mba thanks for the reply. The problem is i am currently in a place where to take a mock test i had to travel 5hrs to reach the city capital. Considering the GD/PI trainings it would make the matters worse.

@ICHIGO89 Leaving your job is never advisable. You can definetely attend GD/PI classes on saturdays and sundays and prepare for CAT in ur free time after work. people juggle hectic schedules and get good marks in CAT. leaving a job would put much additional pressure on you. Having a job in hand also gives u a backup, you will be more confident and this will help u in interview(Telling that u left work for CAT is not a good idea)

@ICHIGO89
Leaving a job and preparing for CAT is a bad idea..
you never know what might happen in the DAY (dont take it personal)..
squeeze some time after/before office hours and study..enroll in a weekend prep. course(TIME/CL/IMS..etc)..
give your best shot in CAT 13..

IMHO : if you are so inclined in quitting job, you may quit your job after the results and go hard for GD/PI prep..
ATB..
Cheers

Hi Puys,
I am currently working in a Power Plant. I have an ex of 20 months. Should i quit the job in JUNE to prepare for CAT, as well go for the GD/PI prep? as it would be very difficult to get a month leave to attend all the GD/PI coaching nonetheless attending them if i get a call in the month of JAN, FEB. Please help me out here.

Hi,I have a job offer at hand with Convergys (Tech Support), [24] 7 (Advisor), Firstsource (Customer Support Associate), HSBC (Customer Service Executive), Accenture (Customer Service Associate), which would be the best option for me for an IIM MBA (CAT 2013). I will get my Btech degree in July. Have a backlog in a subject. Please help me guys. How should i proceed?

@Red_Bull i dont have any job in hand as campus placement r nil. i have registered myself on elitmus , but what i noticed there is not a single opening for 2013 batch.... why is it?(in case if u hv some idea about it,sir)

@cat2k12 The job market is really tight this year for both MBA graduates as well as Engineers. So, this might not be the best time to do your MBA from any lesser known B schools as even the top ones are facing difficulties in placing 100% batch. So, in my opinion you might well try for a job right now and prepare one more year for a better brand the next year. One more thing - don't waste one complete year preparing just for CAT/XAT. Find a job and keep yourself busy with some work.

hey puys...please help me out!!!

Hi puys,Seeking some honest advice. I am working for one of the IT biggies for the past 1 n half yrs after my b.tech...Till now i was working with a technical profile role as was trained in "LINUX & C" until when i got an internal opportunity inside my company for an HR support role...To give you an idea, its a role in the Workforce Management Group, precisely in the "Freshers Lifecycle Management" which includes1. Intake planning for each year(e.g. how much freshers to recruit from which tier college & from which stream)
2. Onboarding & training planning(e.g. which batch to be trained in what technology & other training related stuffs)
3. Project Allocation & related co-ordinates
4. HRM related responsibilities-Fresher connect events, career guidance..etc..
In short its a blend of HR & operations role & i made it through GD & PI round...Now i have to take a call to accept the role...

pros
1. cool job profile unlike the hectic one for a technical role, which i've been doing for the last 1.5 years.
2. a bit of hope that later down the line it will cater to much better & pure HR roles
3. if i will go for an MBA after 1 or 2 years(which i am still unsure, & would also like 2 seek suggestion how advisable is it to go for an full time MBA-HR after 3-4 years of work-ex), do you think i will have an extra-edge over my peers by showing this work-ex?

cons
1. have to forget about any futuristic onsite dreams
2. job role demands to stick to it atleast 24months
3. not sure how this work-ex will be recognized & appreciated in other peer companies if i try to switch to one after 2-3 years.

expecting a prompt reply as i have to decide within 2-days...any pointers on this would be deeply appreciated...tx..

Hi...my name is Abhishek Chauhan 25 yrs old.I am a petroleum engineer and have done my btech from PDPU gandhinagar.I have completed my graduation in June-2012.Due to recession less number of companies came to our college so placement scenario was bad at that time.I was placed in GSFC.I am now working as a shift engg, in fertilizer plant.with a decent package of around 7-8 lpa.Now the thing is that I dont like the profile of fertilizer plant.I recently lost opportunity in ONGC exam.plus also I have signed a bond of 3 years with GSFC.I dont want to make my career in fertilizer.Only some of friends who have jacks have reached to petroleum companies.I dont have ,so difficult to apply to petroleum jobs offcampus.Now I am confused what to do with my career.

@Ned_stark said:

Is IT that bad because I know nothing about it Also I have heard that consultancy companies like Deloitte consider e-litmus scores

@TONYMBA said:

both are IT jobs....totally CAT type pattern but easier than CAT...i had registered for elitmus...didnot appeared....coz i hate IT

@Ned_stark said:

koi to reply kr do

@Ned_stark said:

Hi , I am currently in the final year of B.tech (chemical engineering) and looking for a job (nil campus placements ) . I have already registered for e-litmus and I am also planning to appear for AMCAT . Can anyone please throw some light on the job prospects from these two tests

job chhodne se darr nhi lagta saheb...mba ki fees se darr lagta hai.

Me wo insaan hun jo aaj kal ek hin comp(pvt) me rehne se darta hai...lagta hai kal kahin ye comp rahegin ya dub jayegi...me wo insaan hun jise koi b job switch ke liye opportunity nhi milti...me wo insaan hun jo job chhodke MBA karne se darta hai...dar lagta hai ki kahin aisa na ho ki MBA ki baad ye job mile ya na mile...dar lagta hai kahin MBA ki loan chhuka nhi paya to...aur ye bhi mujhe pata hai ki ye job continue karke me kuch ukhaad nhi sakta..

Hi , I am currently in the final year of B.tech (chemical engineering) and looking for a job (nil campus placements ) . I have already registered for e-litmus and I am also planning to appear for AMCAT . Can anyone please throw some light on the job prospects from these two tests

@PsychicDevil : Already having more than 3 yrs of work exp...so no next try...decision to be taken this yr only...in full dilemma

@Sugy
Am just an aspirant(normal MBA not exec.)..no solid idea abt exec...
but one thing for sure, though the min. work ex is 5 yrs for most colleges..the avg. work ex is 7-8 yrs in top colleges (read ISB, IIMs)..
but bro the fees is quite high(more than 20L)..
why dont you take another shot ??

@PsychicDevil : actually I have got through SIOM(tier-II) but in a 100% dilemma in joining this college...if I can't take the risk of 10L now how can i take the risk of 15L (exe. MBA)???

yet not decided but can you give me some idea on exe MBA such as what are the good colleges for ex-MBA ???

@Sugy
thats true..but U r considering ROI as the mos imp factor..I am opposing this view of Urs..
AFAIK , all tier 1 colleges (except FMS(THE GOD) and NITIE) charge high fees..
IMHO as we are working professionals we shouldnt try for tier 2 colleges..if not tier 1 then executive MBA...
:)
cheers..
P.S. : are U appearing for CAT 13??

@PsychicDevil : As we are working professional we have to think about the quality of college which can open many doors for us...so definitely how good that college is concerning me the most.

@Sugy
bro, MBA is a lifetime investment..its not just for ROI..though ROI is a factor but not the most imp. factor (as stated by you)..
MBA changes the whole career prospect of a person..for me as a technical guy(regular IT guy) it will take 10-12 yrs. to be a project manager..but with an MBA surely half the time if not less..
career shifting is the most imp. thing..not ROI..
think of the future..the future scopes one will get after MBA..the door to every sector opens up..one can choose any sector as per her/his liking..

As most of the puys are in dilemma like me whether to join MBA or not...I have few comments for everyone and i welcome all of u to comment on it.

The ROI for work experience guys:
1. you will be deducted = course fee -10L and 2 yrs of savings approx - 5L, so in aggregate you are losing 15L in 2 yrs.
2. Let's say you will get the avg package of 9L in a metro city. As u know the Indian budget always try to make balance betn rich and poor..so just forget approx 1L which will be deducted as tax, so ur avg package will be around 8L.
3. after passing out MBA, u hv to get married at the earliest as most of us are in age of 26 or 27....so forget of saving too much by remaining single for 2 years.
4. if u get placed in city like mumbai forget to save more than 3L in a year (post married life) if ur pckg is around 9L.
5. if u r getting 4L pckg now in a small town and in 2 yrs it will become around 5L and this amount in a tier-II city is equivalent to 7L in a tier-I city.
6. So considering your package, after tax deduction, reduced to 8.5L p.a. you are in benefit of 1.5L p.a which will be the diff if u join MBA.
7. Again considering 1.5L of benefit per yr and losing 15L in this 2 yrs...your 15 lakh can be recovered in more than 15 yrs...considering the development same in technical as well as in MBA.

huh...a long post...this is my understanding...don't know what to do?? plz reply.

@sachin_nitrkl can you provide me with the details of the opening??

opening in ABSOLUTDATA(package : INR 6-8 lakhs per annum)
One of the most reputed Analytics firm.
Eligibility criteria
1. who are in IT industry for more than 2 years and want to move to Analytics industry.
2. who are doing MS/MBA in India/Abroad and want to get into analytics industry
candidates to send me their email id , so that i can refer them.

@gaurav21 : Exactly in the same situation like you...fully confused...converted only SIOM and having 36 months of exp but not in a stage or preparing for one more yr.

Hii
This seems like a biggest dilemma of my life.

First a bit abt my profile :
1. Acads- X:-92%, XII- 89%, Grad CGPA - 5.9 (Electrical engg from a prestigious colg in Mumbai)
2. Work Ex- Siemens, 32 months (as on today)
3. Season-2012 CAT 89%le, XAT-91%le, SNAP-88%le, CMAT- anticipated.
Only convert- SIOM.
So now i have 2 plans.
Plan A- Join SIOM, use my ' RELEVANT' work ex., get MBA, live peacefully.
Seems like a kewl idea, but somewhere inside, i have a feeling i should give another try.
Hence, Plan B- Give another try at CAT,XAT and convert a biggie.....

Now comes the dilemma.
Today i am having a work ex of 32 months.
Lets assume that i get into a top college next year. By the time i go for a full time xourse, the experience will be almost 48 months.

So my sincere request to seniors to guide me and give frank opinion.
1. After working for 4 years, is it advisable to go for a full time MBA
2. How much counter productive can such a huge workex be seen

Your reply will have some effect on the decision that i take.

@PsychicDevil said:

Hi Puys..I am a regular IT guy with exp. of almost 2.5 yrs..gave CAT 12..the result was a shock to me..got much less than what I was getting in MOCKS.. Planning to give CAT 13 with full determination..bas , one thing which is making me tensed is that I will be having 3.3 yrs of exp at the time of results (CAT 13)..will such a high work ex cause any hindrance in getting into top 10 B-Schools ??Its just because I have heard that IT work ex of 3+ yrs is least preferred...Thanks in advance..

@abfinney said:

@visionIIM-ACLguys m prepaing fr cat and i'm in my final year civil! i wanna do mba! for now i don ve a job bt i got a full time job offer frm princeton review as a quant trainer! ll it be good fr mba profile r should i look for new jobs?

@visionIIM-ACL guys m prepaing fr cat and i'm in my final year civil! i wanna do mba! for now i don ve a job bt i got a full time job offer frm princeton review as a quant trainer! ll it be good fr mba profile r should i look for new jobs?

Hi Puys..
I am a regular IT guy with exp. of almost 2.5 yrs..gave CAT 12..the result was a shock to me..
got much less than what I was getting in MOCKS.. :(
Planning to give CAT 13 with full determination..bas , one thing which is making me tensed is that I will be having 3.3 yrs of exp at the time of results (CAT 13)..will such a high work ex cause any hindrance in getting into top 10 B-Schools ??
Its just because I have heard that IT work ex of 3+ yrs is least preferred...
Thanks in advance..