Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017

For ISB, you wont be required to scale your GPA to 4.0 and can directly report the percentage or GPA on 10 point scale.

For a general discussion on the matter, see how-to-convert-indian-gpa-percentage-to-us-4-pt-gpa-scale-124249.html

Dear All

What are the different feasible post ISB job roles/opportunities a typical 4-5 years IT candidate gets to interview for. I am specifically looking for roles that candidates get placed in with this particular experience bracket(4-5 years in IT) and who concentrate on IT management majors, along with finance/marketing as one major in the PGP program. Can you throw some light on this pls?

Also, in the case of profiles with only technical experience and no management experience, How difficult is it to convert a product development/product management (ex: Analytics, BI etc) role in a typical industry post ISB? ..in this case Does it help if one is technically certified or hurt the chances of landing the role if not certified in one's technologies.

sorry about the length and detail and the typos and the grammar!
Thank you

Dear schazamhuzzah! 4-5yrs of IT experience is one of the most common profiles at ISB and we have seen people with this profile moving to areas as varied as Consulting, Pharma, Finance and Ecommerce. Moving to a Product Management role after your MBA from ISB will be one of the easiest transitions. You do not need to worry about any additional certifications at this point. Just focus on your GMAT and ISB application and things will be smooth thereafter.

All the Best!
'ISBmantra'
https://www.isbmantra.com/people.html

Dear ISBmantra

Thank you for taking this up. Also can you pls throw some light on different LDPs that recruit ISB graduates and how exclusive they are in their selection (number of slots). Do you have any general information on this pls?

Thanks!

There are several of them such as Novartis, Citibank, Dupont, Philips, Microsoft etc. But there is no generic stats on that as such.

All the Best!
'ISBmantra'
https://www.isbmantra.com/people.html

Hi,

It is 7 so I multiplied it by 0.4. I couldn't find any logical way of converting the cgpa on a scale of 4.

Also, at what stage of the 1 year course does the placement take place. Is it done taking the ISB GPA into consideration at the end or is it done taking GMAT score and other acads into account? I want to know what is the initial filtering criteria during these placements.

Regards
Swagnik

Hi Akash,

Your overall profile is fine, but we would recommend that you raise your GMAT score to 700+ to give yourself a better chance.

1. Although a GMAT score of 680 can certainly work (saying this on the basis of clients in previous years who have got through with this, and a little lower scores as well), if you can raise it to a 700 or above, do so.
2. No, that's ok. Having a distinction can help, but not having one does not mean that you cannot get in.
3. No, it is not. 2 years is the minimum that ISB requires, and many people have 2-3 years of experience when applying.
4. This can be an issue with many applicants. Browse through this thread for suggestions on a similar issue given by ankurgupta03. In general, some options available to you are to seek a recommendation from a client, or from some other manager you may have worked with in the past (or are working with now). Be aware though that even if you do so, you will need to keep the said person in strict confidence, else your manager/boss might still come to know. Sometimes, it is best to let your boss know upfront and talk through how you are planning things (and that you are committed to work to your best ability even as you apply) because the consequences can be worse if he/she comes to know through other channels. We will let you take a call on that according to your circumstances, though.

Hi,
can anyone clear my doubt @ letter of recommendation.
Due to some reason I have to resign from my job. and I am planning to apply for 2016 intake,so it would be right to get letter of recommendation now from my employer??

Please Suggest...

Hey Everyone,
I would be really thankful to you all if you could just let me know where I stand.

GMAT score - 730(Q50 V38)
Btech - 55 percent from a pretty normal college and I took an extra year to complete it.
Class 12th - 80%

Work Ex - At present I have 3 years of experience in banking operations that includes 2 years in Barclays as a frontline banker working on email and telephone platform. I am currently an analyst at american express banking corporation.

I have been working with a world renowned NGO for over an year now and have helped them in various projects for which they are will to fill any recommendations for me.

I have played zonal level football in the past as well.

Please let e know if I stand a chance and also where else should I try. I am considering my options in US, Canada and India atm.

Hey Everyone,

GMAT score - 730(Q50 V38)
Btech - 55 percent from a pretty normal college and I took an extra year to complete it.
Class 12th - 80%

Work Ex - At present I have 3 years of experience in banking operations that includes 2 years in Barclays as a frontline banker working on email and telephone platform. I am currently an analyst at american express banking corporation.

Please let e know if I stand a chance and also where else should I try. I am considering my options in US, Canada and India atm.