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Working while studying as an international student in USA, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands

For international students, pursuing a full-time MBA in the USA or Europe can be a huge financial decision. The cost of an MBA goes well beyond just tuition and living costs as you’ll be investing a significant amount of time, energy and forgoing income during your program duration. MBA programs come with a steep price tag … Read more

How I got into MBB after MBA: LBS grad’s journey from corporate banking to consulting

Wondering how to get into MBB after MBA? The first and foremost step would be to get into a strong consulting feeder school. Komal’s journey should give you an idea of how it works. Her MBA story is impressive. She got into LBS with a Forte fellowship, completed a semester at Yale and graduated on … Read more

MBA programs with best ROI: Top schools offering the highest value for money

MBA brands do matter; MBA applicants may still spend sleepless nights for that much-awaited admit from their dream M7 school. But it’s also true that of late, given the economic uncertainties and the unpredictable job market, an increasing number of candidates have become risk-averse and have been instead heading to MBA programs that offer them … Read more

Life during and after an M7 MBA: From Kellogg to McKinsey

What can you expect from an M7 MBA? Is the competition to get in worth it? As an Indian student in the Kellogg MBA program, Apara got an experience that went way beyond academics. The former McKinsey employee chose to return to McKinsey after completing her MBA. She explains everything that happened before, during and … Read more

H1B Alternatives: A primer on immigrant and non-immigrant work visa options in USA

America is a land of immigrants. The country has a history of welcoming foreign workers to expand the country’s overall knowledge base and intellectual power. Expats from all over the world with various skills have flocked for generations in this land of opportunity. That is the beauty of the country, to recognise talent and make … Read more

Highest salary increase after MBA: And the winner is…not Harvard, Stanford or Wharton

The MBA is looked upon as a degree that has the potential to influence your career trajectory by opening doors to higher-level positions and enhance your long-term financial stability through substantial earning potential. In fact, this was revealed in a GMAC research involving candidates across the globe who shared their perspectives on the leading motivations … Read more

Career change after Executive MBA: Here’s what you need to know to improve your odds

In today’s turbulent economy, risk-averse professionals may be reluctant to quit their well-paying job to go on a study sabbatical for pursuing higher education. If you’re fired up to pursue an MBA degree without taking a professional break, an executive MBA could be a good fit. Most of the top international business schools offer an … Read more

Tell me about yourself: How to best answer this common interview question

The very first interview question is often the most predictable. And yet, you’ll see most interviewees panicking. Their mind goes blank. Or the other common approach is to start rambling, and sharing details that have no real relevance. As an admissions consultant and career counsellor, I’ve helped thousands of candidates narrate their life stories in … Read more

How I used my MBA to become a management consultant in Hong Kong | CUHK MBA review

In our earlier post on Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), we had interviewed the Former Head of Admissions of the CUHK MBA Programmes and discussed various aspects of the business school and its flagship MBA programme. Here’s the link: CUHK Hong Kong class profile, ranking, fees, placements, salary, admissions This time, we switch perspectives … Read more

How I got a Product Management job after MBA

How much can you earn in a Product Management job? The average product manager annual salary in different countries is as follows: Country Salary ($=USD) USA $111,551 UK $65,134 Canada $90,907 India ₹10,05,367 Remember that these are just averages. The salary can increase substantially when you target the right company and have the right degree … Read more