Need Help. Looking out for a Pre-MBA summer Internship

Hey all,

I am hoping to find some help from MBA blogosphere. As you all know I am starting my MBA this fall and intended career focus in general management with a focus on Technology entrepreneurship. Given my limited work experience (2 years before I begin MBA this fall), am looking out for a opportunity to intern this summer in a managerial/strategy position in India or USA.

Pre-MBA internships are not very common but I feel this is a excellent way to position yourself before MBA begins. This is especially important for Career changers or early career candidates like me.

So if any of you are thinking about such internship this summer or know any person/ any company who can provide me with such opportunity, please let me know.

Leave your thoughts in the comments.

Mind boggling interview questions by google

My Randon browsing journey led me to this interesting yet super difficult set of i/v questions asked by google in its job interviews. Try out these brain benders

Career Guidance : The Investment Banking Interview Guide

All About Investment Banking by gotta mentor These articles will help you learn more about Investment Banking, and outlines what it takes to find a job in this exciting industry. An Insider's Look at Investment Banking Recruiting Suggested Reading List: Investment Banking / Private Equity Differences Between Bulge Bracket and Growth Investment Banks Why are you interviewing with consulting firms AND investment banks?

Interview Prep Here are some helpful articles to guide you through what you need to know before you walk into your interview. 5 Common Investment Banking Interview Questions That Most People Screw Up Elevator Pitch Example for a College Student - Investment Banking Preparing for Investment Banking Interviews Advice For People Interviewing For I-Banking Internships Actual Brainteasers Asked in Sales and Trading Interviews Stumped By a Difficult Question in an Investment Banking Interview DCF Example - Valuing a Cow Investorwords.com Financial Glossary

  Intern Insider: A Day in the Life Series

Get it straight from the horse's mouth.  Here are some first-hand accounts from interns who have worked in Investment Banking.

A Day in the Life of an Investment Banking Intern
A Day in the Life of an Investment Banking Intern, Global Industrials
A Day in the Life of an Investment Banking Summer Intern
A Day in the Life of Investment Banking, Leverage Finance Intern
A Day in the Life of a Sales and Trading Intern
A Day in the Life of an IT Intern at an Investment Bank
A Day in the Life of an Intern on the US Convertible Bonds Desk

Career Guidance : Thinking about Management Consulting ? Be sure to check this post

Gotta Mentor is a great platform to interact with some highly talented people. If you are fortunate enough you can also get a great mentor for yourself. It regularly publishes guides to various career paths. This time it has published a highly useful guide for people looking for a career in Management Consulting. I am sharing it here for my readers.

Guide to Getting a Job in Consulting

Is Consulting Right For You? These articles are designed to help you learn more about Management Consulting, and assist in deciding if this is the right career path for you. Management Consulting Industry Overview Entry Level Consultant - Government/Public Sector Building Key Skills for Consulting Boutique Consulting Firms Vs Large Consulting Firms

See how qualified you are for a consulting job.  Take the following CORE Evaluations: Management Consulting Analyst Management Consulting Associate

Getting in the Door The following tips will help you prepare  to land a job in Consulting. 5 Things That Will Make Your Consulting Resume Stand Out Elevator Pitch Examples - Management Consulting Cover Letter Example - Management Consulting How to Become a Management Consulting Associate Getting a Foot in the Door at Consulting Firms 5 Things Strategy Consulting Firms are Looking For Moving from IT Consulting into Strategy

  Acing the Interview

These articles will guide you though what you need to know to ace the consulting interview.

The Case Study Framework I Used to Get Offers at McKinsey, Bain & BCG
Brain Teaser Interview Examples
BCG Case Study Interview Tips
My #1 Tip for Success in a Case Study Interview

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Madz

Why I want to come back to India post MBA ?

As I am mentioned in my previous post,  I am a big time patriot !! I just love my country. But that is not the only reason why am planning to come back to India. It seems like a right decision to me for some more reasons. Here are those.

• India - the new super power of Asia
  
  India is heading the new wave of global competitors originating in developing economies that are quickly becoming dominant in a variety of industries. No I don't mean only the IT sector where India leads but it also includes companies in steel, brewing, IT, aerospace, and other areas that are very quickly rising to a position of leadership globally.
  
  In this post, "Learn from the World-Beating Strategies of Emerging Market Competitors, says LBS' Sull", Don Sull talks about the emerging markets in Asia.
  
  So its safe to assume that there will be a lot of opportunities and some significant business challenges which gives me a great time to start my post MBA career.
  
  
• Home is where the heart is
  
  I am very much attached to my home, my parents and my friends. So its a welcome move for me to comeback home after 2 years at US of A.
  
  
• US Job Markets
  
  Though things are improving, it stills feels like it might be difficult to secure a good job in US of A being an international students. But this may not be true by the time I finish my MBA (2012) but nevertheless a thing to be aware of. 

This is what is my current thought process. I am flexible about my career path and doesn't strictly rule out any possible alternatives. It will be interesting to see what is in store for me 

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Tracking your career progress

People find it difficult to quantify their career progress in a useful way. Its very important that your resume reflects all your key accomplishments in a clear succinct way.This is important for job hunters as well as MBA applicants

I found this cool worksheet which helps you brainstorm your career progress till now. Take some time to do this worksheet honestly and you will be ready to draft a great resume.

Here is the link
http://www.quintcareers.com/accomplishments_worksheet.html

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