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Nail Your College Interview in 8 Steps

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Do you plan to study abroad after 12th Grade? Or do you plan to seek admission in one of the top 10 MBA colleges in Delhi NCR or elsewhere in India after earning your undergraduate degree? In either case, you must prepare for the interview, which is part of the college admissions process these days. Here’s an 8-step guide to acing your college interview –

Do Your Research:

One sure way to impress the college interview board is to research beforehand. Not only does this show that you are keen on joining the college but also highlights your ability to research. During the interview ask a couple of questions about the college; the answers to which may not be available on the website or brochure.

It also helps to do a bit of research on the interview board members, particularly if they are faculty members or alumni. This will help tailor your answers to include areas that may interest them.

Dress To Impress:

Take your interview seriously. Do not dress in denim or turn up in party wear. Dress in professional attire. Your clothes need not be expensive or new but a clean well-kempt look works best.

Come Prepared:

Do not be late for your college interview. Come prepared with all necessary documents and writing equipment. Read the fine print in your interview invitation letter. “Recommended” usually means ‘required’. If your interview invitation says it is recommended that you come equipped with letters from your school teachers or other community members, do not leave these out.

Go Beyond Answers:

Sure, your invitation letter says interview. It is not an interrogation, though. Go beyond answering questions. Come prepared with a couple of questions of your own – particularly about the student facilities or courses that you plan to take up.

Remain equipped with insightful answers to questions such as “Tell us about yourself”, “Why this college?”, or “Why this course?”

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What Makes You An Asset:

Interviewers are always looking for students who will make great alumni. Your academic achievements are certainly important but if you have excelled at sports, arts, or made significant contributions to your neighborhood, the interview is the place to highlight these.

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Put Together A Portfolio:

It is always a good idea to put together a portfolio of your interests and achievements – things you may want to highlight at the interview. If you have done a bit of volunteering or have been part of any social service venture that you wish to speak of if you are an artist and have a curated portfolio, bringing these along may be a very good idea.

Confidence is The Key:

Confidence is the most important factor in cracking your college interview. Keep your tone light and conversational and be ready to questions with a touch of humor. Do smile and make eye contact when you greet interviewers and as you answer them. Talk about your achievements but do not sound boastful.

Follow Up:

Common courtesies go a long way. Thank your interviewer(s) and part with a firm handshake. Follow up your interview with a ‘Thank You’ note if appropriate. A nicely written email will work well in this case.

Student Committee On Placements: An Introduction

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Who does not foster the ideology of ‘work hard party harder’ in the contemporary world? As evident, there is no second thought that managers should perform handsomely not only on the technical frontiers but also advocate the needs of a wider, global audience. Realising the significance of this much accepted convention, our college works zealously to ensure that each one of us entails the benefits of the committee in the most productive fashion.

In the light of above connotations, it makes us extremely delighted to introduce ourselves through our very first written correspondence. Just as every organisation is built on the edifice of mission and vision, the Student Committee On Placements (SCOP) functions under similar disciplines. The foundational tenet of SCOP is to make the journey of every student enthralling and to provide a platform to showcase and build upon their skills. The committee and institution’s management work together to create a synergy for the betterment of students. It is an integral part of our duties to encourage fellow mates to participate and absorb intended learning behind every gathering.

Tailor made objectives of the committee are encapsulated below:

  • To initiate and encourage the attitude of active participation.
  • To highlight the importance of working upon oneself by strengthening the areas of improvement.
  • To act as catalyst in coordinating and conducting the placement process smoothly.
  • To maintain a calendar in place highlighting management oriented activities.
  • To assist various clubs in planning and organising their activities.

Sounds interesting? We are as ecstatic as it sounds to foray into these endeavours that would unfold over the horizon of these two career building years. So grab this opportunity to break your inner cyst that has restrained you from becoming an upcoming trendsetter because in the words of Jim Rohn ,”If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary”.

PLACEMENT WEEK 2

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With the aim of keeping the learning mission in loop through practical acquaintances, Placement Week 2 was orchestrated between 9/10/17 and 13/10/17. Thanks to the stupendous efforts of IILM’s management in tandem with CDC, notable speakers from diverse industries agreed to interact with future managers about the expected contemporary & future industry requirements. The week also focused on imparting and harnessing skills that add up in making a high performing candidate at the time of recruitment. There is no refuting the fact that improved knowledge coupled with managerial skills increase the chances of placement manifold. Consequently, the entire week was drafted to align academic knowledge with recruitment pre-requisites.

All the sessions were extremely informative and directed at creating real time placement situation for the maximum benefit of the attendees. History is corroborative of the fact that practice fosters perfection. Some pertinent highlights in achieving the level of perfection during the remarkable week are summed up below:

  • Introduction to internships: The week kick started with the lead of placement cell elaborating about the several internship avenues and stressing on the importance of finding the right company for training.
  • Session on excel & resume building: A resume gives a bird’s eye view of the potential employee’s background and much more. Thus, it could be inferred that the resume must abide by the accepted standard as it makes a first impression. It is equally important to brush up excel skills to upgrade one’s operational proficiency.
  • Session on adapting to workplace: An astute employee knows the importance of mixing with the corporate environment. A session was thus conducted that envisaged on delivering tips & techniques to perform smartly at workplace.
  • Group discussion (GD)& personal interviews (PI): As a mandate, every organization conducts a GD & PI to scan to best fit for their company. This gives them a chance to understand an applicant from different viewpoints. It was thus an integral component of the placement week schedule and was aptly conducted by able faculties.
  • Session on pathways: Changing trends call for clever actions to make the best use of the approaching opportunities. A session introducing ‘pathways’ was planned to apprise student about the mix of subjects they can choose to get the best out of their specialization(s).
  • Alumni on campus: Thanks to the amount of efforts IILM put in every student, it is certain that our esteem alumnus are bound to showcase them and take the college pride to the next level. Sessions by alumnus captivated attention and managed to engage maximum students.

In totality, the objective of delivering meaningful information through well conducted sessions was adequately achieved. The Placement Week ended positively and marked the beginning of Diwali break with happy faces exchanging wishes with each other in advance.

PLACEMENT WEEK 2017

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One of the chief constituents in determining success of a management student hovers around his/ her ability to transcend academic learning to secure a promising placement. Undoubtedly, this has remained a consideration for every student since the moment he decides to venture into a management program. Abiding by this rationale, IILM has maintained a reputation of providing an incubator to address such need of young, aspiring minds by providing a platform to learn & grow.

Thanks to the commendable efforts of college management, the objective of conducting a Sectoral Talk for the benefit of students was adequately achieved. Renowned representatives of different companies from varied background discussed about their respective sectors in detail during the week which was organized between 24th August 2017 and 26th August 2017. Students, on the other hand, contributed significantly by actively participating in all the sessions. It was mesmerizing to see the enthusiasm in future managers who were eager to learn about opportunities from noteworthy speakers. Some beneficial excerpts and takeaways are discussed as under:

  • Orient Craft, represented by Mr. Paramjeet Lambha

The company is known to have state of art production facilities. Representing one of India’s best garment manufacturers, Mr. Lambha narrated about the robustness and efficiency level that have helped the company sustain its peak position. He also affirmed that every employee associated with Orient Craft could be rest assured of an exciting career.

  • BlackRock, represented by Mr. Nikhil Ladha

It would be a redundant effort to introduce BlackRock as it is one of the most premier asset management companies across the globe. Students keen upon building career in Finance were excited to learn about the intricacies of the sector. Mr. Ladha, who is Amity Business School alumni talked about the kinds of skill sets required to thrive in the Financial sector and explained the various job profiles that one can fit in depending upon the knowledge & interest.

  • Shuttl, represented by Mr. Nischal Mittal

A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Mr. Mittal enriched the audience with amazing concept that his organization functions on. The company was founded to resolve the issue of overcrowding & over pricing in public transportation such as cabs & metros. Talking about different verticals of his company, he explained how different it is to work in a startup. Besides this, he also discussed about the several engagement opportunities for management graduates in Shuttl.  He concluded his session by stating that his company is determined to expand its operations in near future by adopting cleaner & greener ways.

  • HT Media, represented by Mr. Prateek Mehta

Representing almost a 100 years old organization, Mr. Mehta engaged the students as he spoke about the very prevalent Media & Advertising sector. An MBA from Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, he shared his experiences of being associated with the industry. According to him, Advertising possesses immense power & capabilities to capture the minds of target audience. To support this, he stressed on the example of NEXA showrooms that Maruti has come up with to showcase its premium segment cars. He finally emphasized on the career opportunities that digital marketing promises in the coming times.

  • Resonance Consulting, represented by Mr. Rajeev Shukla

Mr. Shukla was effective in moving the audience with his insights on advertising industry. He described Advertising as “branding & communication”. He was extremely optimistic about this industry as he touched upon the nitty gritty of the same. During his session, he also apprised about ways to get into the industry and the type of skill sets that can help one prosper. At the end, he managed to persuade the audience with his strong words and made everyone think differently.

  • BMW, represented by Mrs. Ssonya Singh

After learning about the technicalities of various sectors, it was time to reflect upon the thoughts of a speaker who requested to have a candid session. Mrs. Singh has been associated with BMW for quite a while and happily explained how company is open to adopt changes. She also explained that the company aims to beat Mercedes and gain the number 1 position over a time horizon of one year. She suggested that it is very important to have a clear set of goals and a strong will implement them to achieve our dream. Only after knowing ourselves can we do our jobs with integrity.

In the nutshell, the street-smart representatives from diverse companies were successful in creating an aura of learning that intrigued the students to broaden their horizons of various sectors. The week proved fruitful for both, under graduates & graduate students who benefited by understanding the practical requirements of their dream jobs. It is thus important to mold one’s outlook and have a tunnel vision because in the present time, companies don’t look for the best people but the right people.

Visit to IndusInd Bank

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They say anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Hence, to give wings to the learning objective of aspiring Bankers, the management organised a visit to IndusInd Bank’s M. G. Road branch on 20/12/17. The entire episode was escorted under the tutelage of Prof. Shegorika Lalchandani, who is an Associate Professor of Finance & Accounts. Such visits are an integral component of Career Trek scheme that aims at ensuring that all participants are enlightened with a practical outlook, something that is mundane with IILM’s teaching model.

Visiting one of the top Indian banks certainly added lilies to the bouquet as it gave us a glimpse of a typical work environment in a bank. Eager to grasp all that we could, we were fortunate to meet Mr. Parvinder Singh, who holds the coveted position of Bank Manager. He graciously outlined several notions that drives the banking industry in a crisp fashion throughout a very descriptive conversation. He also briefed about the expected level of understanding, the type of attitude and the right set of skills that a candidate must exhibit to perform and reach to the zenith in banking industry. It is a well established fact that Banking is a very dynamic industry and one needs to be agile in carrying out any operation as a bank employee.

Furthermore, Mr. Singh apprised us with the trends & concepts such as FinTech, Industrial Revolution 4.0, how the sector has evolved in 21st century and how bright the future looks like for Bankers. He narrated a process called ‘4 eyes’ to justify how meticulously a transaction is carried out in a bank to minimalize the possibility of an error/fraud. All operations and activities, are thus carried with rapt attention as any folly could tantamount to severe repercussions. At last, he welcomed and sorted questions escalated by us and suggested that one must always be inclined towards working hard to reap the most desired dividends in life.

In the nutshell, it was an enthralling experience that added interest to our bank of knowledge and intrigued us to possess & analyse with a pragmatic frame of mind to connect better with classroom teachings.

CRICKET: MORE THAN JUST A SPORT

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‘’All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”

Corroborating the notion, IILM is synonymous to producing exceptional Jacks who are adept in both academic as well as non-academic facets. In constructing the overall personality of a student, the management thrives expeditiously in harnessing the best out of every future manager in the making. Keeping in limelight the prime objective, it was about time to dust off the impeding pressure and dive upon in a fun & playful engagement.

Adhering to the significance of physical activities, the sports club of the college regimented a ‘Fun Cricket Tournament’ on 18th August 2017 which was successfully organized in the college precincts. There are no marks for guessing the quantum of joy and passion that gets the Indians going when it comes to their favorite sport. Because of this reason, the sports club received an overwhelming response when the students were apprised about the tournament. Consequently, it was decided to augment the rules that promised a much more interesting game of cricket and meet the idea of enhancing amicability amongst the fellow mates.

As a rule, every team played with 4 boys & 2 girls. Both the undergraduate and post graduate team students showcased their spirit towards the gentlemen’s sport by defeating scorching heat and savored each moment of the tournament. The off-field participants in the form of audience lauded for their favorite teams with equal zest.

At the end, the team of Gurugram Warriors was unassailable and lifted the winning trophy. Finally, with the dusk of sun ended a fun tournament that promised to be back next year with unlimited entertainment.

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Pros of Taking a Gap Year between School and College

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Planning to take a break after high school? Well, a gap year is an option that more and more students are taking up these days. And the announcement that first daughter Malia Obama would be taking a gap year before starting her college last year, has made many students consider about delaying their entry into college. Gap years are a great way to explore the world of possibilities and learn about new things, such as various entrepreneurship courses, international programs, and the like.

Here we have listed the pros of hitting the pause button before entering the undergraduate degree life:

Taking a gap year

Recharges your mind: The final year in school is often exhaustive, thanks to the regular tests, extra-curricular activities, college visits and applications that one has to do during this time. Students experience burn out and entering college with that stress is no fun. A gap year will give your mind and body a much-needed break so that you enter college fully charged to take up new challenges.

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Prepares you for college: Despite all the assumptions that people have regarding ‘gap year’, the fact is that taking a year off between school and college actually helps one learn a lot of new things that would have otherwise not been possible. It gives students the maturity that is required to make the most of the college life. You may gain practical experience in a field that interests you, know about your strengths and interests, which in turn help you selecting a course and college of your choice.

Makes you more flexible: Gap year challenges you in a different way, unlike academic and extracurricular challenges that you have in high school. You may plan a trip to the mountains, indulge in outdoor adventure activities to get the adrenaline flowing. The new challenges will make you more flexible and prepared for transition – a very useful skill in today’s time.

Help gain work experience: Gaining some work experience is also a good option to consider after completing school. It will not only help you save money for college but also gain professional experience and a clarity on what you actually wish to study in college.

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Book Review – Intercultural Communication for Global Business – How leaders communicate for success by Elizabeth A. Tuleja (2017)

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Communication, undeniably, is essential for any business to thrive. Especially in today’s context, when most of the organisations are located in various corners of the world, communication holds an all the more important role as people from different cultures come on a common platform to work together and therefore, ensuring effective exchange of ideas and information among people of diverse backgrounds becomes not only an important but a critical function of the leaders in order to drive success. Elizabeth A. Tuleja’s Intercultural Communication for Global Business – How leaders communicate for success offers a brilliant tool to those who wish to understand various dimensions of inter-culture at play, and importance of intercultural communication, consequently highlighting how to learn and hone communication skills. The book offers an exhaustive account of how the changing world is making intercultural communication imperative to the achievement of business objectives.

Tuleja interestingly draws historical references from classic works of Hall, Hofstede, Trompenaars and Kluckhohn among others to show the importance of intercultural communication in a business set-up and states that today culture and business are interwoven to an extent that “we have reached a point of no return with the cultural imperative – it is unavoidable, it demands our attention, it is an obligation, and it is a necessity if we are to survive.” And therefore, we must learn how to interact with people with higher levels of sensitivity and openness. Though the book acknowledges the plurality of definitions of culture as it is a wide, abstract and complex concept, the author also highlights that peoples’ values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviours may be defined as the building blocks of culture.
Communication in a business environment requires us to comprehend human nature, social behaviour, and mental behaviour, and use communication to interact with others thereby making the four sciences, namely anthropology, sociology, psychology and communication the “four legs” when we “think of the field of management as being the seat of a chair”.

Intriguingly, the author makes the readers reflect upon who they are and better understand various aspects of their identity by focussing on their relationships, jobs, status and how these things define them because according to her, the people with whom we relate and network shape our self-image. Further, she suggests that recognising the different cultures of our own country can be the starting point to understand difference.

The author presents the Value Orientations Model developed by the anthropologists, Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck. According to them, world views may be imperceptible forces which influence our life and profession. In this context, to gain an understanding of people of different cultures, it is essential to understand their view of the world. The Value Orientations Method, therefore, serves as a tool to understand core cultural differences related to five fundamental orientations of the human beings, namely Time Sense, Activity, Social Relations, People and Nature and Human Nature. An understanding of these five aspects facilitates better understanding of the organization.

The author concludes by emphasising that certain norms of global leadership are universal. However, the manner in which they are carried out depends on the context and the situation in different cultures. Hence, people across various civilisations and organisations have distinct criteria for evaluating success of leaders.

Tuleja presents a series of case studies to show how organisations have set-up themselves in various corners of the world and gained prosperity by working with mixed cultures. Simultaneously, the book also offers an account of certain challenges encountered by some organisations while trying to work in cross cultural groups. The various case studies include experiences of Wal-Mart, Nike, Cheerios Commercial, McDonalds, Starbucks among others.

All in all, the book is a must for students and teachers of management, employees and leaders working in various organisations.

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IILM UBS Three Week Global Study Programme – ISM Stuttgart, Germany

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Going beyond boundaries…
IILM Undergraduate Business School’s Three Week Global Study Programme

“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow”- Anonymous

To be a globally responsible leader, you need firsthand experience learning about cultures, organizations, and business practices around the world. IILM Undergraduate Business School’s International exposure is designed to strengthen students knowledge, skills, attitudes and experience to create economic and social value wherever they go.

The three weeks global study programme helps students examine diverse aspects of interacting with other cultures and innovative methods of learning. This global study programme is an integral part of the academic program, and helps students progress toward completing their degree, while helping them define their view of the world. Our students are entrepreneurial, confident, socially driven and capable of fulfilling leadership roles in a global context.
This academic year our students were taken to the following universities for this programme :

• International School of Management , Germany – Stuttgart Campus
• International School of Management , Germany – Dortmund Campus
• Seneca College , Canada

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Summer at International School of Management , Germany- Stuttgart Campus

Stuttgart and its surrounding area from one of the largest commercial capitals in Europe. The campus is just a few minutes on foot from south of the city centre and is easy to reach using public transport. Ms. Vanessa Schmidt Garaj , International Officer at ISM Stuttgart campus coordinated the entire programme and ensured the transition was smooth for the students and faculty. She was one stop guide for all queries pertaining to academics , German culture , places and society.

Students studied two modules- Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Strategic Management was delivered by Professor Björn Röeber and Professor Qeis Kamran delivered Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The teaching methodology included lectures and case discussions. Both professors were highly interactive. They engaged the students through group discussions on the various cases.

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Students also had the opportunity to visit three Companies. Students visited Porsche Museum, Bosch and Daimler. It is noteworthy to mention that the Germany is renowned for its automobile industry and students were enthralled to visit the headquarters of the automobile giants.

Overall, the students enjoyed their experience learning about the Germany Education system, exploring opportunities for business and discovering new ideas which they can implement back home.

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10 Lessons From My Time At IILM

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It has been a long journey – from being accepted into one of the top business schools in India to taking flight into the world of corporate administration. My time at IILM, however, has been worth every moment.

Today as I sit down to compile the top 10 takeaways, the most important lessons I have garnered from my time at IILM, I realize that these are not merely components of entrepreneurship courses but are life lessons that I shall carry with me.

Follow your passion:

Leadership is the ability to share your vision, your enthusiasm for your team, guiding it to success. It is only when you are passionate about your own goals can you hope to inspire others; and only with this dedication to your dreams can you leave a lasting impact.

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People are precious:

 One of the greatest lessons I learned at IILM is that it is people that we work for and work with. Placing the people ahead of our goals and challenges will make work a very fulfilling experience and the success worthwhile.

You can make a difference:

One single person, a lone voice, one revolutionary idea, a moment of brilliance – that’s all it takes to change the way things have always been. Being different is a result of courage, though. Cultivate that courage.

Step out of your comfort zone:

Staying with our feet firmly planted on the ground may sound practical but that is not the way to achieve any breakthroughs. Only aiming high, taking risks, pushing ourselves to go beyond your comfort zone, and trying creative solutions to challenges shall help us achieve the success we seek.

Great execution is as important as a great idea:

 Working on creative solutions, customizing products and processes, breakthrough ideas – none of them are worth much unless we dedicate ourselves to flawless execution. Focus and pay attention to details.

Seek diversity:

 Birds of a feather may flock together but it is only diversity that will provide a team, an organization with the skill sets that are required to get a rounded perspective of any situation and to work on an effective solution to any challenge.

Work on your empathy:

At business school, there is a great deal of emphasis on developing soft skills. At IILM, however, we learned to take people-centric management further by working on our empathy factor. This alone will give us a win-win outlook.

Never stop learning:

This in itself is the greatest learning. Make “Stay Foolish, Stay Hungry” your mantra but also stay open to learning that comes from unexpected quarters. Knowledge is not a function of qualification or even experience. Appreciate the critic and the skeptic for their ability to show you your weaknesses.

Take nothing for granted:

 Getting caught up in the dynamics of the corporate world, in our work, in designing and sustaining creative enterprises, we often overlook the need to be prepared for exigencies. Effective handling of crisis situations is just as important as administering business solutions.

Think big:

Through my time at IILM, my mentors and peers helped me look at the larger picture. Clichéd as it may sound, our business enterprises must fit into the global scheme of development. Thinking big alone will help us achieve phenomenal success.