Solstice

Solstice, the annual alumni fest of ISB happened over the weekend. Many alums ranging from the batch of 2002 to the recently graduated class of 2006 were on campus.

One great thing about ISB is that even though we have a tiny alumni base compared to other leading B-schools in India and abroad, the efforts the alumni put in to help the current batch and network with each other is absolutely phenomenal. Another way to look at it is that since we are small in number compared to others, we need to know each other very well in order to be effective!!

Whichever way you look at it, it was great “networking” with so many alums especially those who are working in companies one is targeting. This gave many students a chance to know intricate details about their target companies and careers. Many students were behind the alums to get their resumes reviewed—and many went overboard ---however it all comes as a part of the package.

Next year the alumni base would grow by 40% as our batch, the largest by far would add to the numbers. If we can keep up the same levels of commitment towards ISB, I am sure the incoming batches are going to find it extremely useful.

Placement pressures have really started to show effect on ppl. Consulting has been the flavor of the season by far with many new firms, who have never visited ISB in past coming to recruit this year. The two Indian biggies have already posted their jobs and wannabees are preparing in full swing. Some other souls (like me) are praying hard (2-3 hrs everyday) cos that seems like the only chance to get a shortlist.

All said and done, fun times are ahead.

Merry Xmas to all.