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20 Sep 2015, 22:00
| FROM ISB Admissions Blog: Hans Vestberg – An absolute delight and an Inspiration |
 -By Anurag Sabarwal Shaking hands with a corporate honcho running a 70 Billion Euro technological powerhouse like Ericsson is not an everyday experience for a student. But the other day it was just the thing that happened for many of us at ISB. We not only did shake hands with Hans Vestberg, President & CEO of the company, but also indulged in a spate of selfies with the former handball champ who now heads one of the most successful European companies in the world. But more interesting it was also the Ericsson technologies on display at the School that enthralled us. During an hour-long session, Hans spoke about various innovations at the company. For instance, we have all tried to use our phones to scan barcodes for more information. We know it is a tedious process. But what if all you had to do is touch anything and all the information pops up right in front of you. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, the unimaginable is here. Ericsson has already built such tech and is targeting to launch it in the next couple of years. In fact, the price of such electronic labels is expected to come down to match the ordinary ones!. Imagine a world where you can exchange your visiting cards just by a shake of the hand or know about the health of our car just a touch. By leveraging our bodies as a means of data transfer- the possibilities are just endless. Many other advanced technologies were also at display at the Ericsson kiosk put up at the Atrium of the Indian School of Business, when Hans Vestberg, the global CEO of the company, along with the Ericsson India leadership team visited the campus to interact with the students and shared the vision of the company. Under the leadership of Hans, Ericsson is gearing itself to build a network society, where everything that can possibly be connected, will be. Hans highlighted how the pace of adoption of technology and connectivity is increasing rapidly. He believes that India will achieve 100% mobile connectivity based on the current trends for the smartphone prices. Future network solutions will have an impact across industries and can help resolve bigger issues in healthcare and environment.  Hans also spoke about his personal leadership style and also emphasized the importance of diversity in an organization and how critical it is to hire people who can challenge you rather than be yes men. Interestingly, he used to keep a Boss Contract rule to set clear expectations with his boss until recently. His leadership mantra is simple yet powerful “If I do something I do 110%, else I don’t give a s**t about it”. Hans was down to earth, funny and energetic – and everything that his audience, the ISB Class of 2016, hopes to be someday. Inspired by his words, we look forward to a continued engagement with the company and with its dynamic leader. |
20 Sep 2015, 22:01
| FROM ISB PGP Admissions Director Blog: ‘Putting Life on the Page’- tips to write a great essay |
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Essays are an important component of your ISB PGP application. They are a powerful tool to present your story, career goals and plan of action in a convincing and compelling way, and enhance your chance of getting an interview call. Writing essays is referred to as ‘Putting life on the page’. You need to bring alive your application so it speaks for you. Here are some generic tips to keep in mind for writing great essays: [*]Give yourself time to reflect on your experiences.[/*] [*]Let your thoughts flow, and edit the answers later.[/*] [*]The language and tone doesn’t have to be very professional but it shouldn’t be very casual either.[/*] [*]Answer all parts of the question and do not exceed the word limit.[/*] [*]Ask a friend or a colleague to review your essays.[/*] [/list] This year, you are required to submit three compulsory essays and one optional essay that would help us know you better and to analyze your candidature. Below are some specific tips to write your essays well. Essay 1: If we were to admit just one more student, make a compelling argument as to why that student should be you by describing an (only one) achievement in your personal / professional life that you are most proud of. What did you do that sets you apart from others? What did you learn? [400 words max.] Purpose: This essay in an attempt to assess what it is that makes you stand out from the crowd, your USP, and the value you will bring to the class. Tips to write Essay 1: [*]Think about one achievement – professional or personal, that you take pride in – which has positively impacted your life and which highlights your uniqueness.[/*] [*]Give a brief background/ context of the incident.[/*] [*]Identify what about you sets you apart from others.[/*] [*]Highlight your approach to the situation and what did you achieve.[/*] [*]Elaborate and conclude with what this experience has taught you.[/*] [/list] Essay 2a: Describe a (only one) defining moment in your personal/ professional life when you had to make a risky decision, and explain what you did, why and the outcome? [300 words max.] Purpose: This question assesses your risk taking ability and tries to understand your thought process when you are in a challenging situation. Tips to write Essay 2a: [*]Give the context of the situation: What was the challenge you faced?[/*] [*]Elaborate on what options did you have and the implications of each option.[/*] [*]Describe how you narrowed down to the option you chose to go ahead with, and what were the consequences.[/*] [*]If the situation did not turn out well, mention the steps you undertook to fix it and/or what you learnt from the experience[/*] [/list] [OR] Essay 2b: Describe a (only one) situation in your personal/ professional life when you had to interact with people from diverse backgrounds. How did it affect you and what did you learn? [300 words max.] Purpose: This question tries to assess your adaptability and comfort level of working with people from diverse backgrounds. Diversity could be in terms of culture, work function, occupation, geography, ethnicity, or any other. Tips to write Essay 2b: [*]Give a brief description on the situation – what?, when? & where?[/*] [*]Describe the challenges you were facing . Give examples if possible.[/*] [*]Talk about how you went about addressing those challenges.[/*] [*]Conclude with what you learnt from the experience.[/*] [/list] Essay 3: What are your post ISB career plans and how will your past experiences and the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) contribute to taking you there? [300 words max.] Purpose: The purpose of this question is to understand if you have done your homework. It’s also to understand your clarity of thought, your expectations from the PGP and your career focus. Tips to write Essay 3: [*]This is your make or break chance of getting an interview call. Your answer needs to emphasis on – why you think you are a fit with the school?[/*] [*]Learn about what the programme offers and understand what is relevant for you.[/*] [*]Introspect on your reasons for pursuing the programme.[/*] [*]Describe your career progression till date and your career goals. If you are looking for an industry switch, explain why?[/*] [*]Talk about how the PGP course will help you to achieve your career goals.[/*] [/list] Essay 4: [Optional] – Please use this space to explain any career breaks/ provide any other information not covered elsewhere in the application that could significantly impact your candidature at ISB. Note: It is not necessary to write this essay. Please use this space only if there is something really significant that you would like us to know. [200 words max.] Purpose: This is a profile highlighter. If you had a career break or have a significant achievement you want to talk about use it to your advantage. This is your elevator pitch. Tips to write Essay 4: [*]If you had any career breaks – justify the hiatus. Describe why you took the break and what you did during the time. Conclude with what the experience taught you.[/*] [*]Add your co-curricular activities that you are proud of to emphasize the contributions you can make to School and the recruiting firms in the future.[/*] [*]Do not answer this question if there are no solid accomplishments. That might work against you.[/*] [/list] Essay 5: [Re applicant Essay] – How has your profile changed from the time you last applied to the ISB? [300 words max.] Purpose: This is to understand how you have refined your candidature based on our previous feedback. Tips to write Essay5: [*]Do a comparative analysis of your application this year v/s last year.[/*] [*]Highlight the significant positive changes in your overall profile.[/*] [*]Describe the efforts you have put in to bring about these changes.[/*] [/list] And finally keep in mind that you have limited words to make a lasting impression. Choose them well. |
20 Sep 2015, 22:01
| FROM ISB PGP Admissions Director Blog: Hans Vestberg – An absolute delight and an Inspiration |
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-By Anurag Sabarwal Shaking hands with a corporate honcho running a 70 Billion Euro technological powerhouse like Ericsson is not an everyday experience for a student. But the other day it was just the thing that happened for many of us at ISB. We not only did shake hands with Hans Vestberg, President & CEO of the company, but also indulged in a spate of selfies with the former handball champ who now heads one of the most successful European companies in the world. But more interesting it was also the Ericsson technologies on display at the School that enthralled us. During an hour-long session, Hans spoke about various innovations at the company. For instance, we have all tried to use our phones to scan barcodes for more information. We know it is a tedious process. But what if all you had to do is touch anything and all the information pops up right in front of you. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, the unimaginable is here. Ericsson has already built such tech and is targeting to launch it in the next couple of years. In fact, the price of such electronic labels is expected to come down to match the ordinary ones!. Imagine a world where you can exchange your visiting cards just by a shake of the hand or know about the health of our car just a touch. By leveraging our bodies as a means of data transfer- the possibilities are just endless. Many other advanced technologies were also at display at the Ericsson kiosk put up at the Atrium of the Indian School of Business, when Hans Vestberg, the global CEO of the company, along with the Ericsson India leadership team visited the campus to interact with the students and shared the vision of the company. Under the leadership of Hans, Ericsson is gearing itself to build a network society, where everything that can possibly be connected, will be. Hans highlighted how the pace of adoption of technology and connectivity is increasing rapidly. He believes that India will achieve 100% mobile connectivity based on the current trends for the smartphone prices. Future network solutions will have an impact across industries and can help resolve bigger issues in healthcare and environment. Hans also spoke about his personal leadership style and also emphasized the importance of diversity in an organization and how critical it is to hire people who can challenge you rather than be yes men. Interestingly, he used to keep a Boss Contract rule to set clear expectations with his boss until recently. His leadership mantra is simple yet powerful “If I do something I do 110%, else I don’t give a s**t about it”. Hans was down to earth, funny and energetic – and everything that his audience, the ISB Class of 2016, hopes to be someday. Inspired by his words, we look forward to a continued engagement with the company and with its dynamic leader. |
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21 Sep 2015, 22:00
| FROM ISB Admissions Blog: What do we look for in a PGP Candidate? |
There are three broad areas on which we evaluate the potential of a candidate 1. Academic Record: We believe a good academic record is an indicator of the candidate’s ability to take up the rigour of the programme. We evaluate candidates on two things A) The Academic Foundation and B) GMAT Score A) Academic foundation would mean a candidate’s schooling and under graduation. We are looking for strong 12th standard scores and graduation grades. B) GMAT Score: While there is no minimum score required for admission. The scores in the current class range from 600 to 780. We consider only the highest valid GMAT score. We look at the overall score and do not have any sectional cut-offs. Having said that the standardized tests are just one of several admission criteria. A high score does not guarantee admission and a below average score does not eliminate a candidate. If you have poor 12th and graduation grades you can compensate for that with a good GMAT score and vice-versa. 2. Leadership Attributes: A leader is someone who demonstrates what’s possible. – Mark Yarell While assessing your application, we look for people who have demonstrated leadership qualities in their professional or personal lives. Leadership qualities don’t necessarily mean leading teams – they could also mean the initiatives you had taken, your achievements, impact-orientation and career progression. Your essays and recommendation letter play a critical role in giving us clarity on your strengths in this section of evaluation. 3.Personal Attributes: In this section we assess your personal attributes on various parameters–like your ability to handle pressure, innovate, think analytically and creatively, your personal and moral integrity, communication skills, learnability etc Your extracurricular activities and interests beyond your work life gives us insights on your personal qualities. At ISB, we would look for versatile and well-rounded individuals who can contribute to the society in positive and meaningful ways. The personal attributes are assessed through your essays and interview process. You have to fare well in all the three areas to get an offer from ISB. |
21 Sep 2015, 22:01
| FROM ISB PGP Admissions Director Blog: What do we look for in a PGP Candidate? |
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There are three broad areas on which we evaluate the potential of a candidate 1. Academic Record: We believe a good academic record is an indicator of the candidate’s ability to take up the rigour of the programme. We evaluate candidates on two things A) The Academic Foundation and B) GMAT Score A) Academic foundation would mean a candidate’s schooling and under graduation. We are looking for strong 12th standard scores and graduation grades. B) GMAT Score: While there is no minimum score required for admission. The scores in the current class range from 600 to 780. We consider only the highest valid GMAT score. We look at the overall score and do not have any sectional cut-offs. Having said that the standardized tests are just one of several admission criteria. A high score does not guarantee admission and a below average score does not eliminate a candidate. If you have poor 12th and graduation grades you can compensate for that with a good GMAT score and vice-versa. 2. Leadership Attributes: A leader is someone who demonstrates what’s possible. – Mark Yarell While assessing your application, we look for people who have demonstrated leadership qualities in their professional or personal lives. Leadership qualities don’t necessarily mean leading teams – they could also mean the initiatives you had taken, your achievements, impact-orientation and career progression. Your essays and recommendation letter play a critical role in giving us clarity on your strengths in this section of evaluation. 3.Personal Attributes: In this section we assess your personal attributes on various parameters–like your ability to handle pressure, innovate, think analytically and creatively, your personal and moral integrity, communication skills, learnability etc Your extracurricular activities and interests beyond your work life gives us insights on your personal qualities. At ISB, we would look for versatile and well-rounded individuals who can contribute to the society in positive and meaningful ways. The personal attributes are assessed through your essays and interview process. You have to fare well in all the three areas to get an offer from ISB. |
21 Sep 2015, 22:43
22 Sep 2015, 04:00
| FROM ISB Admissions Blog: When should you apply- Cycle 1 or Cycle 2? |
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Considering applying to ISB, but not sure – if you should apply in Cycle 1 (C1) or give it more thought and apply in Cycle 2 (C2)? Applying to ISB in C1 has a few added incentives. However, it is recommended that you apply only when you are absolutely ready and prepared with your application. Here are a few reasons you should consider applying in C1. 10-full tuition fee waiver ISB gives out ten full tuition waivers as merit scholarships for the shortlisted candidates from the Round 1 applications. A monetary aid would be of great help since there won’t be a constant source of income for the next one year and it will ease the burden of any student loan post graduation. 50% of the Scholarships – Partial Tuition fee waiver You would be eligible for 50% of the total scholarships – both Merit and Means.The Merit scholarships amounts to INR 5-10 lakh and the Means or Need-based Scholarship is awarded to deserving candidates in the Cycle 1 applications, which amounts to INR 3-5 lakh tuition fee waiver. Ample time to plan your exit If selected in C1, you will have ample time to plan your exit from the company you are currently working with and prepare for joining the School. You might also consider taking a break or spend time with family and plan your year before the gruelling regime starts. When should you consider applying for Round 2? If there is any project pending completion that would reflect well on your achievements, or you are expecting a promotion or career progression and you want to highlight that in your ISB application, and you think it will make your application stronger then you can consider applying for Round 2. So, start as early as possible and do have your application reviewed by friends or colleagues. Good luck! |
22 Sep 2015, 04:01
| FROM ISB PGP Admissions Director Blog: When should you apply- Cycle 1 or Cycle 2? |
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Considering applying to ISB, but not sure – if you should apply in Cycle 1 (C1) or give it more thought and apply in Cycle 2 (C2)? Applying to ISB in C1 has a few added incentives. However, it is recommended that you apply only when you are absolutely ready and prepared with your application. Here are a few reasons you should consider applying in C1. 10-full tuition fee waiver ISB gives out ten full tuition waivers as merit scholarships for the shortlisted candidates from the Round 1 applications. A monetary aid would be of great help since there won’t be a constant source of income for the next one year and it will ease the burden of any student loan post graduation. 50% of the Scholarships – Partial Tuition fee waiver You would be eligible for 50% of the total scholarships – both Merit and Means.The Merit scholarships amounts to INR 5-10 lakh and the Means or Need-based Scholarship is awarded to deserving candidates in the Cycle 1 applications, which amounts to INR 3-5 lakh tuition fee waiver. Ample time to plan your exit If selected in C1, you will have ample time to plan your exit from the company you are currently working with and prepare for joining the School. You might also consider taking a break or spend time with family and plan your year before the gruelling regime starts. When should you consider applying for Round 2? If there is any project pending completion that would reflect well on your achievements, or you are expecting a promotion or career progression and you want to highlight that in your ISB application, and you think it will make your application stronger then you can consider applying for Round 2. So, start as early as possible and do have your application reviewed by friends or colleagues. Good luck! |
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