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Get Ahead Careers Information You Can Use CAT Study Abroad Living Money Leisure			December 30, 2005 What's the first year at an IIM like? Wondering what freshers at a B-School go through in their first year? We got one of them to tell us. December 28, 2005 Want to migrate to the US? Get advice from US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil. December 27, 2005 Applying for a US visa? Some useful tips The US is a hot destination these days for further studies, jobs and permanent citizenship. US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil tells you how you can secure your US visa. December 26, 2005 How to succeed at investment banking A veteran investment banker advises freshers on how to play the game. December 23, 2005 Why I chose a residential B-school What advantages does a residential B-school have over a day-school? December 22, 2005 4 steps to acing Group Discussions Requires out-of-the-box thinking, analogy and example-based discussion (For example: Money is sweeter than honey, blue is better than red) Is your call centre safe? The murder of an employee in Bangalore has spurred call centres to take a second look at their security measures. December 21, 2005 Don't want to do night shift in a BPO? BPO expert Nasha Fitter suggests you join domestic BPOs. December 20, 2005 'BPOs are a stepping stone to greater things' BPO expert Nasha Fitter explains how you can use your call centre experience to your advantage. December 19, 2005 My life as an investment banker It may not be a bed of roses, but the thorns are well padded, says former investment banker Rohan Siddhu. 'BPO has definite growth prospects' This is what BPO training expert Nasha Fitter told Get Ahead readers in a recent chat. December 16, 2005 Choose the right foreign university Value-add to your resume with the various benefits offered by a foreign education. December 15, 2005 6 steps to launching your own business There are six critical elements to creating a new venture: searching/ idea formulation; idea screening; planning and financing; setup; startup; ongoing operations and growth. Want to do your MBA abroad? Work here first Planning to do your MBA abroad? Overseas counsellor Karan Gupta tells you how to ensure your admission. Women call centre workers in India satisfied A new book claims that women in call centres are happy with their work and how it has changed their lives. December 14, 2005 What you need to know about BPOs Management trainer and author, Business Process Outsourcing, Dr Sarika Kulkarni tells you how you can benefit from the booming BPO industry. Can't afford a foreign degree? International education expert Karan Gupta suggests you apply to universities known to give funding. If you don't get it, apply for a US or Indian education loan. December 13, 2005 Applying for a UK student visa? Follow these guidelines to ensure you get your visa. December 12, 2005 How I got the Erasmus Mundus scholarship Siddhu Warrier describes how he managed an Erasmus Mundus scholarship to study in the European Union. Careers: How to become a chef If you love the aroma of good food, enjoy experimenting with ingredients and would do anything to give an aesthetic look to your culinary creations, being a chef could be your calling. December 09, 2005 Ever considered DJing as a career? One can earn anywhere between Rs 25,000 per gig or even Rs 5 lakh for playing at a party December 08, 2005 GBS plans management course for executives Globsyn Business School will be launching its Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management programme for executives early next year. Can you afford an education loan? The best education adds long-term value -- and you have to be willing to pay the price, says Rashmi Bansal. Get a PGD in geriatric care The KMM Academy of Health Sciences invites applications for its Post-graduate Diploma in Geriatric Care Programme. December 07, 2005 Free mock SNAP test To help you perform better in SNAP, Get Ahead brings you a FREE Mock SNAP test, with answers and an analysis for every answer. December 06, 2005 Tips to ace Group Discussions Understand what a GD is all about, why institutes conduct it and how it differs from a debate. December 05, 2005 The book that inspired me Adil Malia, director, Coca Cola India, explains why Jim Collins' Good To Great is a must read. December 02, 2005 Can you handle a stress interview? In a chat with Get Ahead readers on November 29, trainers Gautam Puri and Arun Wadhwa of Career Launcher (I) tipped off MBA aspirants. December 01, 2005 Is good English necessary for a great GD? In a chat with Get Ahead readers on November 29, trainers Gautam Puri and Arun Wadhwa had this advice to offer MBA aspirants. Archives Home | November 2005 | October 2005 | September 2005 | August 2005 | July 2005 | June 2005 | May 2005 | April 2005 | March 2005 | January-February 2005 | December 2004 | November 2004 | October 2004 | September 2004	Slide Shows Why people fail in interviews Get the best out of your appraisal What MBAs should do in an economic slowdown Skills that can save your jobs 8 ways to survive an economic slowdown Tips to prepare for IIT-JEE 2009 Are you employment-ready? World's top 15 business schools 10 ways to be a happy employee Expert advice for the perfect CV These scholars are heading to Cambridge The importance of being brief 'Salaries can touch 2 lakh' CV: Profile yourself, not the company CV: Be as specific as possible Employee initiatives at Microsoft Make a career in gaming Here's how to crack interviews CV: Focus on achievements not clients Study Abroad: Flight into danger Heavy formatting does not a good CV make Study Abroad: Got wings, will fly CV: Work experience matters most Sample of a good CV What your CV should have 'Persistence is the sure formula for success' 'Self-belief is essential to be a good photographer' 12 Steps to studying abroad 'The key to survival is long working hours' Topnotch excuses for when you bunk work! 'My work instills self-confidence in people' How to deal with sneaky co-workers At 26, she designs for international fashion houses Women in unusual professions Meet rock band Kryptos He won a Nobel Can you afford a foreign degree? Student speak: 'I got calls from all 6 IIMs' Should you do an executive MBA? Career change: Why they chose to do an MBA Easy ways to deal with difficult customers Meet designer Arjun Agarwal From obscurity to Bollywood: Nauheed Cyrusi Failure & success: Vishy Anand on how to deal with it The rickshawallah's son who cracked the IAS Pilots: The sky's the limit Want to be an Arts Manager? 'Infosys will hire 25,000 people' High-pressure job? How to cope Boost your confidence at work Be a star performer Tackle troublesome colleagues Dress for success Your first interview? Crack it! Insights for every professional Top resume mistakes to avoid Karadi Tales, a success story Test your ambition quotient 7 reasons why BPOs rock! Stressed at work? Watch out Top 5 career profiles for 2005! Get that raise! Here's how! Get promoted! Here's how! Tips to ace that appraisal! Tips to improve your listening skills De-stress for the examinations Tips to ace board examinations The secrets of job-hopping!

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