Category: Miscellaneous

  • What is the Value of an MBA?

    What is the Value of an MBA?

    As I was discussing a few managerial topics with my colleagues, I was asked about the value of MBA. It is indeed a fascinating question.  MBA is best approached as a framework degree, allowing us to synthesize our experience, our worldview and our background into a cohesive set of management tools. As it currently stands,…

  • Tips For First Few Days in a New Job

    Tips For First Few Days in a New Job

    What do you do when you start working at a new place or in a new role? Do you start slow and wait to see what confronts you? Instead of adopting a reactive approach, I would recommend the following: Network: Networking matters. Try to get to know your superiors, peers and subordinates. Find out not…

  • Writing a great Resume – part 2

    Writing a great Resume – part 2

    In my previous post, I wrote about the general aspects of writing a resume. In this post, I will talk about how you should go about writing a resume for your specific situation. What do I want to convey in the resume? Skills: Make a list of the skills that you want your resume to…

  • Writing a Great Resume – Part One

    Writing a Great Resume – Part One

    A resume is often described as a marketing document. People who are not familiar with elements of a good resume often get intimidated by this description. In this post, I am going to talk about how to think about a resume and how to improve your current resume. What should a resume not be? As…

  • Common words/word combinations when applying to foreign universities (here – USA)

    Common words/word combinations when applying to foreign universities (here – USA)

    Academic adviser: Member of the faculty who helps and advises students on academic matters. He or she may also assist students during the registration process. Academic year: The period of formal academic instruction, usually extending from September to May. Depending on the institution, it may be divided into terms of varying lengths: semesters, trimesters, or…