Education and Career

Leadership is one of the most important qualities for a businessperson to be successful. It commands teamwork, positivity and takes the company towards the path of growth. Fortunately, many reputed B-schools emphasize on the importance of leadership skills and are incorporating it into their MBA curriculum as well. Leadership skills...

In late 2018, Ernst & Young instigated a ‘Belonging Barometer’. This study of more than 1000 employees confirmed evidence that exclusion is a growing issue in organisations, with more than 40% of those surveyed feeling physically and emotionally isolated in the workplace.  Data from OC Tanner’s 2018 Global Culture Report...

We’re all familiar with the standard pre-flight safety message reminding us to ‘fit your own mask first before assisting others’.  This is for a very good reason; you simply can’t help anyone else if you’re unconscious! Effective leaders know this principle applies to leadership as well and is why I...

For a business student, getting a good masters or Ph.D. degree is of prime importance as they lack hands-on experience. The campus life during business graduation is the first place to understand the nuances of business, the potential challenges, and how to deal with them. Hence, the students are in...

Recruiters tend to treat candidates like commodities. We get a position and we look to fill it as fast as possible. We make the conversation with candidates all about what we want as opposed to what the candidate wants. Because of this, we think about people in three pieces: knowledge,...

Many students underestimate the relevance of a Statement of Purpose, simply called by its evergreen acronym, and dismiss it as yet another essay to be included in or along with the application form. Just in case you are one of such people, I must say that you are making a...

International Studies is a program which has gained popularity in the 21st century. The causative factor has been an increased permeation of globalization which has resulted in international engagement with respect to cultural, political, social, economic, environmental and militaristic aspects. Due to the increased intermingling of affairs of one country...

During graduation, the motivated ones do make some money by working part-time. Since financial knowledge is being spread by modern means like social media, students are becoming more aware of the importance of investments, and want to invest their hard-earned money, rather than buying a posh car. As we know...

Getting an internship is a vital step towards one’s career. For higher education students, an internship is like a jackpot—mind you, I am saying this about not just any internship, but good ones. An internship is an opportunity to work in an organized environment, apply your knowledge in the real...

A new study found that graduates with STEM degrees typically earn a lot more and are less likely to be unemployed, that’s according to Bankrate. For example, electrical engineering majors earn a median salary of $99,000, while fine arts majors make $37,000. Mathematics fan? Mathematics majors typically earn $65,000. Majors...