Networking is among the top 3 skills for post-MBA career success and remains critical until retirement—you get paid for who you know as much as what you know. Early in your career, skills and output drive growth. Past year 10, relationships, referrals, and sponsor networks determine promotions, job offers, and board seats.
Start building networks in B-school—classmates, alumni, professors, club mentors. IIM Ahmedabad at Rs 27.5L fees for Rs 35.
22 LPA has one of India's strongest alumni networks spanning MBB, PE, tech, and government. IIM Bangalore at Rs 26.2L for Rs 34.
88 LPA similar. Use LinkedIn aggressively, attend industry events, and maintain relationships with batchmates across functions. For senior roles at Rs 50 LPA+ (Rs 2.
50-2.70L monthly in-hand), hiring often happens through referrals before job postings go public. Key networking activities: quarterly coffee chats with 3-5 senior alumni, annual catch-ups with batchmates, attending industry conferences, and maintaining visibility through LinkedIn posts.
Being an exceptionally likeable person (not necessarily social) matters for office politics and promotion. Read psychology books to understand human behavior better. Do not play politics but do not be an asshole—be a person colleagues enjoy working with.
The MBA investment of Rs 27.5L pays off largely through network access that compounds over 30 years of career. Invest in people as much as skills.
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