subject: 7 Things That They Will Never Teach You In A B-School: What Every Student In Kolkata B School Needs To Know [print this page] 7 Things That They Will Never Teach You In A B-School: What Every Student In Kolkata B School Needs To Know
You made it into the business school of your dreams, and mastered all the secrets of making it big in the corporate world. And now you've graduated, it is the first day of your new job and you are so excited. The lectures still droning in your ears, the projects still fresh in your memory, and the concepts all clear in your mind, finally you are ready to take on the corporate world. Just wait, did you really learn everything? Are you really ready to be successful? Did you know that there are many secrets that they did not tell? Well, here is a list which each and every student in a Kolkata B School needs to know:
Successful Networking: Most successful business people attribute their success to good networking. It is extremely important to network well, and utilize all possible networking opportunities to your benefit. So how do you network? Keep in touch with old colleagues. Go up to new people, talk to them, introduce yourself; of course, you might feel uncomfortable at not being introduced formally, or you may think that you are being too pushy, but if present yourself professionally, and keep your conversation topics focused on business, you will be seen as a successful businessperson yourself, and your motives will not be misinterpreted.
Self Awareness: Be aware of your assets and weaknesses, try to figure out your zone of discomfort, and work around it, and have a plan B. As a student in one of the premier MBA College in Kolkata you need to know that.
Cultivating Creativity: Think creatively, think out-of-the-box. Ask yourself questions why this, and not the other?' Think of things that can make your client feel comfortable, maybe meet in an out-door environment, and you will find yourself brimming with new ideas.
Building Client Relationship: Building client relationship at the individual level is a part of the people skills that you need to develop. If you are good at maintaining good client relationship, you benefit, no matter whom you work for.
Good Communication Skills: You are what you say and email. So pay attention to how you communicate, both verbally, and in writing, through emails, blogs, twitter. They don't teach you to speak and write well, but good communication skills always put you at an advantage. Never underestimate the power of a well written email.
Time Management: Extremely important, and never taught in any school. You are expected to juggle multiple projects; how you do it is your problem. And remember, you have a life too; so the earlier you learn to manage time the better it will be for you.
Real Life has no Multiple Choice Answers: You chose the right answer out of a, b, c, and d; and you got into B school. But real life has no multiple choice section and most often there is no right' answer. You just have to figure out the most viable choice.
Well, now that you are armed with your B school concepts, and the secrets that they did not teach you, what are you waiting for? Go, be successful.
