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Hi,

requesting an evaluation for IIM A/B/C PGPX please:

Background - Indian; 29 year old Chartered Accountant employed in Corporate Strategy & Planning department in Tata Steel. JD involves evaluating financial & cost performance of steel plants. Was heavily involved in the acquisition of Bhushan Steel by Tata Steel last year (from evaluation of targets, strategic fit, valuation modelling etc).
Have 4 years experience in corporate planning and cost management role. Have received very good ratings and quick promotions.
Prior to Tata Steel, had a 6 month stint as an internal auditor in IFB industries (white goods manufacturer).
Total work ex - 4.5 years.

GMAT - 700 (Q48; V37; IR 6 and AWA 6)

No significant international exposure or involvement in extra curricular activities.

Post MBA goal - given my involvement and past experience in M&A, would like to work in M&A consulting in the Indian mining/metals sector.

Regards,
Dhiman.

Hi Shanky,

You have a great professional profile. My suggestion to you: while writing your essays / job details, don't focus upon the engineering aspects of your work. Instead write about taking leadership, launching products, being part of strategy. You will have to spend some more time on your career goals. There has to be clarity on what you wish to do- product management or strategy. While interviewing, vagueness in goals is not acceptable, so work on your story right now.
Feel free to reach out for a discussion

And, a 40 point push to GMAT would be great. all the best.

Hi Dhiman,

Just wondering why you do not have ISB in this list? Your experience in the Bhushan steel acquisition sounds interesting and relevant to b-school classrooms. Just wondering whether your goals sound very niche - consulting companies generally hire MBAs as generalists, so working in the mining/mineral sector is a good enough goal.

Thanks for the reply.

Haven't decided on ISB yet. The post MBA package to program cost ratio is not very favorable as they are is in the case of the IIMs. However, doesn't mean that I have made up my mind to not apply.

Regarding whether my goal may appear too niche, I appreciate your point that it may do so. Guess I overdid on the specificity of goal part. Will keep this in mind.

Regards,
Dhiman.

Hi...having a gap of 2 years after undergraduation before joining a job is hindrance for getting a seat...

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Hi,

For the Job Achievements section in IIM-A, do I have to mention what I learned from each achievements or listing out as many achievements within the character limit would be better?
Need some help

Debashis

Hello,

Please evaluate my profile

Graduate Engineer Male with IT experience :

Xth : 94%
XII : 97%
B.Tech :85% (University Rank)

Experience : 7 years IT consulting across TCS and Cognizant

Aspired Role post MBA: Business Consultant in Technology companies.

Extra Curricular Activities :
Organised many events of which two were of National importance
Many CSR activities(I don't have a proof though )
Member of an NGO (May be I can get a letter of membership)

Traget Schools :
IIMA, IIMB, IIMC, ISB

Latest Score : 680 (pretty weak in Verbal)

1.Given my profile, how much should I target for shortlist by the above mentioned schools?
2.I have an offer from SPJIMR PGPM, are there any other programs other than the above ones better than SPJIMR PGPM?

Thanks in advance

Thank you Namita for your inputs. I will work on the story and goals part so that i am clear and confident regarding those.

Thanks

Hello All,

Please evaluate my profile:

Background and nationality - Around 4.10 years experience majorly in the IT industry with projects spanning across Storage, Health and Oil & Gas domain based in Mumbai

Undergrad Information - 10th SSC board 84%; Diploma in Computer Engg. 76%; Computer Engineering, Mumbai University 64%

GMAT- Not yet given

Work experience and leadership - L&T InfoTech, Software Engineer, 2.4 yrs; Big Four Consulting firm, Business Technology Analyst, 2 yrs; Startup firm, Business Consultant, 5 months; Currently working as a Business Analyst in IT strategy and architecture team in one of the leading companies in the Oil & Gas domain in India

Community and others - Part of Rotaract Club, a youth wing of the Rotary club for around 3 yrs; Volunteered with Teach For India for 2 years; Was part of the core team of one the CSR activity in my company concerning the Teach For India thread.

Post MBA goals - to work as a Management Consultant

Anything else? - I had a 6-7 months gap period in between one of the switches. In that period, I did a 3 months internship in Machine Learning.

Requesting Evaluation for the one year MBA programs.
Thank you.

Dear Seniors,

Please support in evaluating my profile.

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Hi Kshitij

Your profile is quite decent. What are your post-MBA goals?

Hi DEVAPRINCY

Sure, you should have a good shot, as your professional background is very diverse with respect to the student body at these schools. Would suggest, though, that you stay with IIM A/B/C and ISB only as they are the best schools in the lot, and you could make it to one of these.

Hi Dsgshanky

Looks solid. You are already a VP - what do you wish to achieve post-MBA? You should be in contention at each of IIM A/B/C even with a 690 (and decent apps).

Hi cr91

The key things to focus on in your profile are:
- Explaining so many job switches in 4.1 years
- Creating a solid story for the move to management consulting.

Other than these, your work, academics, and ECA are all in place. The career gap is not a concern. Do keep in mind the 5-year experience requirement that the IIMs have.

Hi yadav6084

Depends on your situation. If the gap happened a long time ago, and you have substantial experience after that, then it won't be an issue. You might still get asked the reasons for the gap (in the interview), so be ready. Other than that, things will depend on your profile and GMAT score.

Hi dhiman90

- While the rest looks pretty good, you might want to define your goal a bit more broadly. M&A for mining/metals seems a bit too specific/niche, and the IIM programs may not be able to help you get there.
- The lack of ECA or international experience will not be an issue at the IIMs
- Consider ISB as well in your list of schools, as ISB has some good roles in M&A going out.

Hope this helps. Feel free to come back with more queries as needed.

Hi all,

Planning to apply for IIM A PGPX in Round 1 for the 2020 intake. I have 13 years experience in the Indian IT industry and with international exposure in London for the past 5 years. Been working with a leading Insurance client for the past 8 years in various roles and have good exposure in the insurance market especially in Europe. I also am a Certified member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, United Kingdom and hold an Executive Certificate in Management from the University of Virginia. Post MBA I plan to transition into a Consulting role in Insurance. Other information on my profile as follows

Undergrad Information- Mechanical Engineering from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, graduated in 2005 with 73.33%.

GMAT:750

Work experience and leadership - All Described above

Anything else? - No major extra curriculars to talk about but have been involved in long distance running since 2012 and participated in half marathons in India and UK.

Looking for a feedback on profile and also get in touch with current IIMA PGPX alumni to discuss about the program.

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