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Patrick Dsouza
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Patrick Dsouza is the founder of Patrick100.
Along with his wife, Rochelle, he trains students for competitive management entrance exams such as the Common Admission Test, the Xavier Aptitude Test, Common Management Admission Test and the Common Entrance Test.
They also train students for group discussions and interviews.
Patrick has scored in the 100 percentile six times in CAT. He achieved the first rank in XAT twice, in CET thrice and once in the Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test.
Apart from coaching students for MBA exams, Patrick and Rochelle have trained aspirants from the IIMs, the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and the S P Jain Institute of Management Studies and Research for campus placements.
Patrick has been a panellist on the group discussion and panel interview rounds for some of the top management colleges in Mumbai.
He has graduated in mechanical engineering from the Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad. He has completed his masters in management from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.... more
Along with his wife, Rochelle, he trains students for competitive management entrance exams such as the Common Admission Test, the Xavier Aptitude Test, Common Management Admission Test and the Common Entrance Test.
They also train students for group discussions and interviews.
Patrick has scored in the 100 percentile six times in CAT. He achieved the first rank in XAT twice, in CET thrice and once in the Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test.
Apart from coaching students for MBA exams, Patrick and Rochelle have trained aspirants from the IIMs, the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and the S P Jain Institute of Management Studies and Research for campus placements.
Patrick has been a panellist on the group discussion and panel interview rounds for some of the top management colleges in Mumbai.
He has graduated in mechanical engineering from the Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad. He has completed his masters in management from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.... more
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26-Year-Old PGDM Graduate Feeling Hopeless and Seeking Job Help
Ans: Look out for smaller companies. Connect with your fiends and family to check if there are openings in the organisation they are working. In the meantime see if you can start something of your own.
Asked on - Mar 10, 2025 | Answered on Mar 12, 2025
Sir, m asked from my family nd frnds there r no posts..
I m not able to understand what to do now..
No way or option left...
Guide me with your experience sir.
I can start own my own by need finance..
No money with me.
Ans: Try contacting placement agencies.
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How Can I Use My PMP Certification in IT or Finance?
Ans: One option is to do an executive MBA in Operations and then move to a different industry at a higher position. Else contact any placement agency and see which industry are looking for Project Management and the certification required for the same. Based on that you can do certification course. Finance usually has a high paying roles, but to transition into these industries you will have to do an MBA. Cant just get in with a certification as they would require specialized knowledge.
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Should I change careers? 33-year-old PMP seeks better pay and industry switch
Ans: One option is to do an executive MBA in Operations and then move to a different industry at a higher position. Else contact any placement agency and see which industry are looking for Project Management and the certification required for the same. Based on that you can do certification course.
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MBA from NMIMS or Invest 40 Lakhs in Business: Which is Better for My Son?
Ans: If you have a clear business idea and plan to expand then can go for business, but I would still recommend doing MBA as in long run MBA could help in lot of ways like knowledge, networking, etc. Else if you have not yet started your business then MBA better option.
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MTech in Automotive Engineering, Stuck in a Rut: How to Break Into High-Paying Automotive Jobs?
Ans: Can look at all options and decide based on your interest. AI, MBA or continuing with your job are all fine. If you are looking for a job then can contact placement agency and check the skillet required for a job and do some relevant courses.
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Finding a New Career Path: A Chief Manager's Journey Away from Banking
Ans: Can look at getting a RIA license and work as an advisor. Can also look at working as a consultant in relevant companies. But these are risky options with no steady source of income. Another option would be to do PhD and try being a teacher. Can do PhD along with your job.
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Can I Get into Top Management Colleges with Average Grades and No Experience?
Ans: The kind of college you pass your graduation from does not actually matter when you want to take admission to management college. You will have to get a good score in the entrance exam. Would also recommend you to work so that you have some work experience which do have some weightage which may help to cover up your lower 12th std academics for top management colleges.
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Can I Pursue an MBA After Completing My Diploma in Mechanical Engineering?
Ans: You need a graduation to do an MBA. So you will have to do a graduation degree before you plan to do MBA. Can do graduation through correspondence along with your job. But understand that when you apply for MBA work experience is usually calculated from the time you completed your graduation.
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Answered on Feb 21, 2025
Confused about choosing the right postgraduate path - MSc Operations Research, MSc Quantitative Economics, or MSc Data Science?
Ans: Look out for the placements that they provide as well as the course curriculum. It is advisable to work while you prepare for entrance exams but you could do relevant short term courses relevant to your field during this period.
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Asked by Anonymous - Dec 21, 2024Hindi
26 with no experience, failed startup, & average academics - Too old for MBA?
Ans: There is nothing negative about failing your business. You can get a job in a startup or any other company if your present yourself well. Can do MBA, but see if you can show your failed startup as a work experience if you have the relevant documents. In which case if you can show more than 4 or 5 years work ex can try and do executive MBA
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CA student aiming for CFA, MBA, and entrepreneurship - What career path to choose?
Ans: Highest paying jobs in the industry are in Private Equity, VC funds, Investment Banking, Consulting. Once you finish your CA can do MBA in Finance from one of the top colleges to target companies in these sectors.
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What career path should I choose after failing the SSC CGL exam?
Ans: As you are performing well in the aptitude exams you can give a try for MBA entrance exams. Give some mocks and see how you perform and then decide. But preparing for MBA need not be done full time. You can take up a job or prepare for government exams simultaneously.
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Should I pursue an MBA in Pharmaceutical Management or an M.Pharm for a high salary and better opportunities?
Ans: Try doing MBA. Write the entrance exams. Try to get into a good college whether it is general MBA of Pharma related MBA. Can get to a good pharma placement from general MBA course as well.
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MBA or UPSC: Which Path Should I Take With No Work Experience?
Ans: UPSC is a good option but it is difficult to clear. So get into it only after talking to other students who are preparing for the UPSC exam. Try getting admission into a good MBA college by writing entrance exams. For tier 3 MBA colleges it is recommended you check their placements and talk to students out there before you take admission.
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38 years old Wealth Manager with 10 years experience: CFA, MBA in Finance, or MBA in Marketing?
Ans: Executive MBA would be a good option as that could give you a good job in the industry if you do it from a good college. CFA is good option if you want a RIA license and start something from your own.
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BPharm graduate with Job Change Aspirations: Management or Aviation?
Ans: Recommended to do a masters course in those area if you really want a good job. For management you can do MBA. Try to write CAT and other exams and get into a good college. For aviation unfortunately there is not much scope in India though it is picking up. Can look at Aviation course from abroad.
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MBA Healthcare Management Student Feeling Uninterested: Leave or Continue?
Ans: Its anyways an online MBA. You can do it along with your job. Anyways you have reached sem 3 (only 2 sems left assuming it to be a 4 sem course), so it make sense to complete it as you will have an additional degree.
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Is it worth getting a DBA in the corporate sector at 37 with 15 years experience and an MBA?
Ans: From what I interpret DBA would be unrelated to the area you are working. So if you plan to get into it you may have to start from scratch in the corporate world. Instead you can look at courses on Data analytics or Business analytics and leverage your Marketing experience to move into a relevant role.
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Should I Switch from Public to Private Banking at My Age & Experience?
Ans: I had a student who had similar work ex in PSB. She went on to do 1 year executive MBA from XLRI and now is placed in a good position and good pay in a private bank. There are 2 ways to shift. Good option would be to do executive MBA and then move to private bank or directly move to BM level in which case lack of post graduate degree could hamper future promotions. But your growth in private banks will mainly depend on your performance.
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Should I pursue an MBA after my business failed?
Ans: If your business was registered then it would count as work experience in most colleges. In that case you can take up a job for another 1 or 2 years so that you have 5+ years work ex and simultaneously write GMAT exam and try to get into 1 year Executive MBA course from a good college. Another option would be to take up a job and just give 1 try for CAT. If you get into a good college then take it up. If you are trying to get into a tier 2/3 MBA college, do check their placements and talk to the students out there before you take admission.
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Asked by Anonymous - Feb 03, 2025Hindi
Can I get a job after quitting PSB and cracking GATE at the age of 39?
Ans: If you want to get into academia, then can try getting into PhD or Fellow courses from the IIMs. There your 4 year Engg degree would be valid and your experience could be an advantage. Another option would be to do a 1 year executive MBA course from one off the top colleges in India which requires a minimum of 5 years work experience. Getting job from there if you do it from one of the top colleges should not be a problem. Can do MS and PhD in US, and it is a good option from where you can get into Academia.
Asked on - Feb 24, 2025 | Answered on Feb 24, 2025
What about GATE (MTECH) and then PHD.?
Ans: Can do mtech and then phd if you plan to do career in India.
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Seeking Career Advice: Bachelors in Mech, Masters in Industrial Design, 9 Years of Experience - What's Next?
Ans: All three options are good and depends on your interest and risk appetite. Start up is a good option but is high risk and not advisable if you are risk averse person. Executive MBA from India / Europe / US or MS could be a good option to help you progress in your job provided you do it from a good college.
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Boosting career with MBA: PSU AGM seeks 1-year programs in Bangalore
Ans: ISB Hyderabad has a course for people with 15+ years work experience. That could be a good option for you. Another would be executive MBA from IIM Bangalore. You will have to write GMAT exam to get into Executive MBA course. Contact the college directly to get more details about the criteria.
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Career Switch at 39: From PSB PO to IIT or US MS - What are my options?
Ans: If you want to get into academia, then can try getting into PhD or Fellow courses from the IIMs. There your 4 year Engg degree would be valid and your experience could be an advantage. Another option would be to do a 1 year executive MBA course from one off the top colleges in India which requires a minimum of 5 years work experience. Getting job from there if you do it from one of the top colleges should not be a problem. Can do MS and PhD in US, and it is a good option from where you can get into Academia.
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Should I Be Worried About My Lack of Relevant Experience for MBA Placements?
Ans: I have B Arch students who had 2+ yearrs work experience who have done MBA. One from IIM C and other from MDI. Both are doing well in the industry. I spoke to one of them who is MDI passout 2 days back and she is now working on Marketing Strategy role in Google.
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42-Year-Old with Third-Class CS Degree: What to Do?
Ans: Can file a case against the university. In most cases the university will try to settle before it goes to the court. Simultaneously can look at option of doing correspondence post graduation where you can get admission based on your current credentials.
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Mechanical Engineer, 16 Years Experience, Seeking Guidance on 1 Year MBA in Bangalore for Top Management
Ans: Best college would be IIM Bangalore Executive MBA course for which you need to write GMAT exam. Another good option is ISB Hyderabad. They have an MBA for students with 15+ years work ex. Can do MBA in Operations as you are in Purchase or do general Management course
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Can an IIM Indore MMS program benefit a 17-year telecom specialist looking for a career change?
Ans: I dont believe the course provides placement opportunities. It is a good course to get an IIM Tag but may not be able to boost your package in the short run. It most likely will help in the long run. Changing domain also could not be easy as any company you apply to will ask for relevant work ex.
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MBA Graduate Seeking Business Guidance: From HR to Entrepreneurship Abroad?
Ans: Look out for business opportunities by talking to people around you who are already doing business. Another option would be to work in a startup to understand how business is run before you start something on your own. Check the market demand along with your interest before you dive into entrepreneurship.
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I'm in BTech first year and have UFM. How will this impact my job opportunities? (Plus, IIM admission criteria and UFM on degree)
Ans: Having UFM marked on degree would have some impact wherever you need to disclose it. But it is possible to get into IIMs as not all colleges check for the same. Failing in 1 subject should not be a problem as what matters is your final marks. Anyways try to see if you can avoid UFM mark on your final degree certificate.
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MBBS or JEE: Choosing the Right Path for My Daughter After 10th Boards
Ans: She can choose either of the two based on her interest. As she is showing inclination towards Medical field, let her pursue that. Usually it is seen that the interest is what drives the student to put in the efforts. Focusing on both Medical and Engg could be difficult. Yes she should be able to opt for NRI quota
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