This is a question that I get asked often by students and a very important one at that — how do I build my profile? So before we get on to the answer, let us evaluate what elements of a profile are. Your profile is the impression that various elements in your resume create as a whole. Academic Performance Your marks in X, XII, Graduation Work Experience Number of months Academic Pedigree The brand of the institution from which you have graduated or will graduate Academic Achievements Ranks secured at school (X & XII), college and university level and/or performance in national or state-level entrance tests Co-Curricular Achievements Ranks in Olympiads, NTSE, Paper Presentations, Journal Publications and any other academics-related contests outside of regular school and college work Extra-Curricular Achievements Achievements in non-academic pursuits singing, dancing, sports, games, NCC, martial arts etc, Model UN etcetera Positions of Responsibilities Official posts held at a school, college, and university-level, or bodies such as AIESEC, Rotract etcetera Pursuits of Special Interests Any extra-curricular interest pursued out of passion but … Continue reading How to build your profile for an MBA