Exploring the truths behind B-school job placements and shedding light on what business schools often don’t communicate regarding job opportunities and salary packages. This presentation aims to provide unbiased placement insights for prospective students.
Sandesh Sharma
Business schools prominently feature top salary packages in advertisements, but these figures can be misleading.
The 'highest salary package' often does not represent the average graduate's earnings, which can be considerably lower.
The highest package may be from international positions with higher cost of living adjustments.
Received by very few students
Typically, only one or two students in the batch actually receive the highest package offered.
Inclusion of bonuses and ESOPs
Packages often include onetime bonuses or stock options, which are not guaranteed cash salaries.
Calculated by dividing total salaries by the number of students, but may skew high due to a few outlier offers.
The median salary divides the batch into two halves. It is the most realistic measure to assess overall placement success.
High-Growth Industry
Focus
Target placements in industries with substantial growth to ensure career advancement opportunities.
Coveted Management Roles
Aim for management positions as they often offer higher responsibilities and greater career satisfaction.
Investment Banking
Opportunities
Explore roles in investment banking, known for lucrative salary packages and fast career progression.
Diverse Career Paths
Consider versatile fields like product and brand management that offer various pathways for career growth.
Understanding the Effect of Tier Status on Career Opportunities
Tier-1 Colleges Advantages
Consistently attract top-tier companies and offer premier roles with high salaries.
Tier-2 and Tier-3 colleges may present inflated placement reports and limited premium sector chances.
Placement ROI Importance
A good placement ROI begins with the important choice of selecting the right college.
