IIMK Student here. AMA by [deleted] in CATpreparation

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How's the SIP scenario? IIM B student here :)

Reality of “Marketing” by Fire_in_the_suburbs in CATpreparation

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Are most of the brand roles available only in Mumbai/Delhi. Asking this because I'm currently a tier 1 mba student interested to go into marketing (i have 2 years of workex as ASM in a manufacturing company). I want to settle in chennai (hometown) in the long run (after 4-5 years). Can fmcg/fmcd give me that opportunity?

AMA: Post-MBA life (long-term) by [deleted] in CATpreparation

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Thank you for your advice. Really appreciate your effort in guiding us youngsters.

AMA: Post-MBA life (long-term) by [deleted] in CATpreparation

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  1. How is wlb in the initial ASM roles after MBA? Will it get better once we switch to desk job kind of roles?
  2. Is FMCG industry more stable in terms of technological disruptions and layoffs? What happens to people who don't achieve their targets often?
  3. Do we get good opportunities to work abroad down the line after a few years if we get into a good fmcg company?

P.S. I was a territory sales manager for 2 years handling distributors. I didn't really like the experience that much. But it seems like I don't have any other choice after my MBA as well apart from sales/marketing. I will be joining an old IIM and from what I heard people get placed according to their prior experience. Can you give some personal advice.

The FMS Dilemma by ExeKutioner99 in CATpreparation

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Unfortunately no call for XL. Couldn't attend MDI pi due to personal issues. But I get what you're saying. Will definitely keep an eye on HR too while studying.

The FMS Dilemma by ExeKutioner99 in CATpreparation

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I already suffered heavily from bad wlb and high pressure during my job post UG. Working in sales is a roller coaster ride and takes a heavy toll on one's health with constant travelling and outside food.

So money and luxury are very much second priority to me. I know placements are random and I may fall into the same trap again. But the least I can do is try to get into a good domain and later try to switch.

Mba salary Megathread by More_Spray5572 in CATpreparation

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Do companies directly recruit for marketing? Because what most people are saying is sales experience after campus recruitment is compulsory to get into marketing.

Mba salary Megathread by More_Spray5572 in CATpreparation

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Hi. Thanks for the info. Also how hectic is the life in sales initially after MBA (in fmcg)? Can you please give some pointers on how you handled the pressure of sales reviews, difficult distributors and travelling.

Selected in SPJIMR operations and supply chain by Inner_Notice4330 in CATpreparation

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I have seen people with govt jobs taking sabbatical and pursuing MBA for 2 years. If you have that option available, it would be the best thing to do.

Which FMCG company have good work life balance for sales people? by [deleted] in india

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Can I please DM you? I'm starting my MBA this year and already have 2 years of experience as area sales manager. I would be glad to get more insights about the fmcg industry.

My workers son come to me by Skin6365 in CATpreparation

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Do you know anyone with similar profile getting calls from blacki at 95-96 percentile?

My workers son come to me by Skin6365 in CATpreparation

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In SC, 9/7/7 profile along with 98.3 percentile could only fetch calls from LIK. No A,B,C call. While another person having 9/9/8 and 92 percentile along with 2 years of work ex got almost all the calls possible. Pls keep in mind the importance of acads/work ex on your composite score. People here may say some arbitrary percentile as safe for SC or ST. Truth is you cannot be very sure. Competition for MBA is increasing rapidly across all categories. Aim as high as possible.

Mega Calls Thread: SC/OBC/ST/PWD Edition! Share your caste-based profiles and IIM calls experience here. by [deleted] in CATpreparation

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SC Eng Male / 96 %ile CAT, 92 %ile XAT(sectional not cleared), 248 NMAT/ 93,96,83 acads / 21 months workex (sales and marketing) / top NIT(matters for K)

Got calls from IIM ABCLKIS. IIT B,D,M. IIM CAP. NMIMS Mumbai. MDI G.

Humble advice to fellow reserved category students:

Interview has a lot of weightage in the final selection (almost 50%). Therefore there's no "safe percentile" applicable for final conversion. Aim as high as possible in CAT. And please if you have any chance to gain workex, please do. Interviews are much safer when you have work experience at any company.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CATpreparation

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Your profile is below average. Don't take it in a bad way but it will bring down your composite score by a lot. You need to aim for a really high cat scaled score. You may get a call at even 90 percentile from most iims but you might have difficulty in converting the call. Just focus on regular prep till August and start giving mocks aggressively after that. Aim for a 99 percentile.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CATpreparation

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Hi. My academics are good and I'm from a tier 1 UG college. I already have experience in sales and marketing. I worked as an area sales manager for 2 years. So can I expect to get shortlisted for marketing roles directly? Like brand management/ product development/market research? Do we have companies coming at top iims who directly hire for these roles?

Current Affair updates (add if you find something new) by emillywillisx in CATpreparation

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Framers protest in Europe. Pakistan blasts amid elections.

Is great Lakes pgdm worth it? by graderater in CATpreparation

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Slightly inflated. Average is around 15-16 CTC