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20 Sep 2015, 22:00
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| 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. |
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20 Sep 2015, 22:01
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| 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. |
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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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