Hello everyone, this might sound like a stupid question but ,I'm in my sem 6 rn and planning to give CAT and also get a job, I researched about CAT a lot and found out that internships don't count ...

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Hello everyone, this might sound like a stupid question but ,I'm in my sem 6 rn and planning to give CAT and also get a job, I researched about CAT a lot and found out that internships don't count as work experience for IIMS, so I was wondering if working in a startup does count as a work experience or only the well established companies work, I just don't want to ruin my chances that are already low...

Does working at startups count as work experience for iims

Does working at startups count as work experience for iims- Grapevine

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Ask me anything! I work in engineering and I’m happy to answer any questions you might have on what it’s like to work in a startup.

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Founder

I'm 2020 passed out based in India but due to my 10th class percentage was below 60%. I was unable to get a job. I was doing some small freelancing gigs and at the same time learnt Frontend Web Dev Skill. But due to academic eligibility criteria in India I was unable to get a job. Could someone suggest me ways to get a job in Frontend role or any related roles.

How to get job

Web Developer

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Hello grapevine folks,

I am a 2024 batch btech Cse , general male candidate from IIIT( 10 year old).

Class 12th - 97% (ISC)
Class 10th - 96.4% (ICSE)
Btech Cgpa - 9.415 (till 6th sem)

I am thinking of giving CAT next year but in dilemma that should I go for work experience or not . As iims do prefer people having work experience. 

And what percentile should I aim for getting admission in old IIMs.

Thanks in advance.

MBA Guidance

Should I work at well-named startups or companies to work at (eg: CRED, Infosys, etc) with less pay?

Or Should I work at unknown startups or companies (eg: early-stage startups or local companies) with higher pay? (x2 the salary here).

Note: For the above, the experience & designation are the same.

The question is related to future work prospects does working at we'll name brands help me get higher pay in the future?

Help me

Startup ecosystem seems to be going through a tough time recently.

with less money infused in the market, and all the big player laying off employees, companies stooping so low in the name of cutting down the cost and news about some companies treating their employees like shit.


Still my optimistic ass believes that it can’t all be that bad, right? and things might get better.


Here’s my question to the community, what are some companies you would like to work for and why(apart from money 😉)?

What are some startups that you’d  like to work for?

Staff Engineer

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Can I include my internships as my work experience? I have done 6 months of internship after my college graduation because no one wanted to hire a fresher. Now that I have 6 months of internship experience, would I still be considered a fresher? It is all very confusing for me. Please guide!

Does an internship count as work experience?

Software Engineer

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Hola 👋 fellow grapeviners, so in short, I currently work in an early stage startup and I really love the work. Recently, I have a dilemma that should I stay in the startup ecosystem or to go to big tech giants. Obviously 🙄, In mncs the work won’t be rewarded as much as the startups, but i will get good money and wlb. Can anyone show some insight to me?

which path? Startup or MNC?

I am a Product Designer at an Edtech Startup (raising 20m Series B soon) with almost a year (1) of full time experience but overall almost 3 (including internships) at some great companies.

As I am looking for a change what salary should I expect? Considering:-

- I have a design degree from a Non-IIT/Non-NID Tier 1 University (known for good engineers) [so good foundation hopefully]
- The companies I have interned at range from Japanese MNC/Conglomerate, Indian Fashion focused E-Commerce Giant, Indian Food Tech/Delivery Giant & an Indian Digital Transformation Giant.
- The average stipend I earned at these companies was around 40K/month.
- The salary I earn right now every month is between 70 - 90K
- I believe I have Got good Product focused UX knowledge. [Part of the Product team not a seperate Design Team]
- Not another Figma/Framer drooling Designer.
- Many of my peers from my alma mater are placed in Big Tech or Desi Giants owned by Foreign Giants

So what salary should I be expecting? (Keeping aside the ESOP/RSU part)
Is ~ 1.25L/month in hand is right ask?

Please suggest.

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Product Designer

Hello Grapevine folks,

I am a 4th year CSE undergrad student from tier 2 college. 

I have done internships at various small startups all remote and also have freelancing experience.
But now in dilemma because of my expectations from me. The companies coming in my college for placement are not very big and not offering much . Mostly offer package in between 5-15 lpa .

For off-campus I am not that confident that I will pull through it , As the no of applicants are very high and have CP experience, ICPC all that stuff but I dont have that.

Another option is to go for remote Jobs in small startups. But they will not pay much . And do their experience matter?

I have a fear of not getting a good company and and being left out 🥺.

Overthinking or Truth?

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I go first
Y0 - 14
Y1 - 17 ( appraisal)
Y2 - 32 (switch)

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Growth Manager

For context: Weekends are off. So just fri WFH. This is a Series B startup. I am not even asking for a leave but WFH for just 1 day. I joined recently. The only thing I did wrong was possibly informing a little too late.

Want to get opinion if I am overthinking or this classifies as toxic culture in startups where you are expected to push limits above and beyond regularly and sometimes weekends.

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Is this toxic work culture or I am overthinking

Not a great culture, also you don’t have to give the actual reason, instead say due to some unavoidable work or family health reason you will need to wfh. Its a good way of seeing what kind of employer one is, when they also treat urgencies like that. Indians feel they need to give a detailed explanation as to why they deserve wfh or leave, whereas in international companies, you just have to inform the manager.

Senior Designer

How important is it to get an MBA for an overall network and growth perspective?
I have an experience of 3 years at a series A startup, I now feel my growth flatlining.
Would it be better if I go for an MBA or if I go to a different startup?

MBA for startups/jobs

Doing an internship for talent acquisition is it better to do in big company unpaid one
Or in a startup company paid one 
Which is better to go for.

Can anyone help me selecting an ideal option for Talent acquisition internship

I recently came across some articles.

https://medium.com/@srikanthp2019/the-intentionally-hidden-truths-of-iim-calcutta-3fc36cfd7e30

https://www.reddit.com/r/CATpreparation/s/JZm34iaRt2

Does ragging of such scale where the seniors time and again disrespect the juniors and humiliate them really happens at top B-Schools( i m talking about IIM A,B,C,L,K,I, FMS, XLRI etc) l.

I am from one of an old IIT and haven't faced any ragging or harrasment from seniors over here apart from the freshers party where the seniors themselves told that if you are not comfortable then you can leave. Not one incident after that. Instead it has been a total opposite scenario and the seniors are too helpful here in a variety of ways. I have friends in IIT Bombay, Kanpur and Delhi and they too told me the same thing.

I was very surprised and astonished when I found out that kids age 18 years old aren't engaged in ragging at IITs but adults age 23 years+ doing their MBAs are doing the same at IIMs.

PS: I plan to pursue an MBA from an IIM in the future but such incidents are a big turn off for me hence I wanted to know the reality.

Ragging at Indian B schools.

Product Manager

Hi 
I'm a 2024 fresher B.E in ECE
I'm on the lookout for a startup where I can gain hands-on experience, contribute meaningfully, and grow alongside a passionate team
If you know of any startups or teams that are hiring and are open to mentoring and helping new talent grow, I’d love to hear about them. Thanks!

Any opportunity for freshers in starups?

Is it recommended to go for an MBA at a BLACKI IIM after having close to 1 year of Product Management Experience as an APM and PM at early stage startups?

MBA at a BLACKI IIM after becoming a PM?

What is the future scope of the PM job role...will it still be relevant after 10 years, Is going to IIMs spending close to 25 lakhs in this economy to get into a PM job role justified??
Context: I know many people will say you don't need IIM to break into PM, But considering I'm a 25 Male, from tier 3 college...currently working as a product designer with 8 lpa...so I think the only way to reach 25-30 lpa in hand by 28 is by joining IIMs

Is getting into IIM to get into PM role justified?

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Forgive me my Sins

In 2017, after graduating, I joined a big IT corporate as an Associate Consultant (Engineer). My start date was delayed by six months, and four months in, I was benched with half my already very low pay.

Money was tight with rent and other expenses. My family expected me to start investing in jewellery and buying land.

I was new to Bangalore and wanted more money to visit bars and expensive restaurants every weekend. Wanted to buy a bike with good gear. Along the dream to have a girl riding behind me. Sab Aukat ke bahar.

As one does, I started looking out into startups. The problem - 0 relevant work ex.

So here it goes,
I had interned at a startup in college and knew what their documents looked like. Filled the 6 empty months in my CV with a job as a “SDE-I Android” working with the founder directly.
I spiced up my CV with claims of 2x load time, reducing costs, international team collaboration, and an award.
Some college awards to boot too!

I made a detailed fake job story, read interview books, solved questions and watched salary negotiation videos. Eventually, I got into a Series A startup with only having to make 1 fake certificate.
They never checked with my previous employers, and now I earn eight times what I would have.

The guilt and imposter syndrome haunted me until I started performing well. I still feel guilty, like last Holi when my family praised my achievements.

Just excused myself and went for a smoke and a ride out. The bike is here and it is a custom painted beauty.

Guilty thoughts still go by occasionally but I am becoming more and more comfortably numb to it every passing year.

I have since stopped outright lying and just partake in the standard resume inflation.

Had to let this out.

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