GMAT Accepting Schools in India

In India, the GMAT exam is accepted for admissions at more than 200 programs offered at over 100 business schools.

 

  • Acharya Group of Institutes
  • Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences, AIMS School of Business
  • Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management
  • Administrative Staff College of India
  • Aegis School of Business and Telecommunication
  • Alliance University, Alliance School of Business
  • Amity Business School
  • Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Amrita School of Business
  • Apeejay Education Society
  • Apeejay Stya University, School of Management Sciences
  • Asia Graduate School of Business
  • Asia Pacific Institute of Management
  • Asian School of Business Management (ASBM)
  • B.S. Abdur Rahman Institute of Science and Technology, Crescent School of Business
  • Bangalore Institute of International Management, B I I M
  • Bangalore Institute of Management Studies (BIMS)
  • Bennett University, School of Management
  • Birla Institute of Management Technology
  • BITS Pilani
  • BML Munjal University, School of Management
  • Centre for Management
  • Development Management Institute
  • Disha Education Society, Disha Institute of Management and Technology
  • Disha Education Society, Disha School of Management
  • Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
  • Europe Asia Business School
  • Foundation for Liberal and Management Education, FLAME School of Business
  • Foundation for Organisational Research and Education (FORE)
  • Galgotias Business School
  • Ganpat University, S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education & Research
  • GITAM University, GITAM School of International Business
  • Goa Institute of Management
  • Great Lakes Institute of Management
  • Grow Talent Company Limited, School of Inspired Leadership
  • ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad
  • ICFAI Business School, Mumbai
  • IFIM Business School
  • IIKM Business School
  • IILM Graduate School of Management
  • IILM Institute for Higher Education
  • IIMT School of Management, Business School
  • Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
  • Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
  • Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
  • Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
  • Indian Institute of Management Indore
  • Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
  • Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
  • Indian Institute of Management Raipur
  • Indian Institute of Management Ranchi, IIM Ranchi
  • Indian Institute of Management Rohtak
  • Indian Institute of Management Shillong
  • Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli
  • Indian Institute of Management Udaipur, Business School
  • Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management
  • Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
  • Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management
  • Indian School of Business
  • Indian School of Business and Finance
  • Indus Business Academy, IBA, Bangalore
  • Institute for Financial Management and Research, IFMR
  • Institute for Technology and Management, ITM Business School
  • Institute for Technology and Management, ITM Global Leadership Center
  • Institute of Management Development and Research
  • Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
  • Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad
  • Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur
  • International Management Institute Kolkata
  • International Management Institute of India, Bhubaneswar
  • International Management Institute of India, New Delhi
  • International School of Management Excellence
  • ISBR Business School
  • JK Lakshmipat University, Institute of Management
  • JRE Group of Institutions, JRE School of Management
  • K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research
  • Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, School of Management
  • Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies
  • Lovely Professional University, Department of Management
  • Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), School of Telecom Management
  • Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur
  • Management Development Institute
  • Manipal University Jaipur, TAPMI School of Business
  • MCI Management Center Innsbruck
  • MISB Bocconi
  • Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad
  • Mysore Royal Academy, MYRA School of Business
  • National Institute of Fashion Technology
  • National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE)
  • National Institute of Securities Markets, School for Securities Education
  • National Institute of Technology Karnataka, DASA
  • National Institute of Technology Srinagar, DASA
  • National Management School, National Schools of Business and Management Private Limited
  • NIIT University
  • NMIMS University, School of Business Management
  • NorthCap University, Center for Leadership
  • O.P. Jindal Global University, Jindal Global Business School
  • Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), School of Petroleum Management (SPM)
  • Praxis Business School
  • Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research
  • PSG College of Technology, PSG Institute of Management
  • Pune Institute of Business Management
  • Punjab Technical University, Aryans Business School
  • Punjab Technical University, Aryans School of Management
  • Rajalakshmi School of Business
  • RIMT University, School of Management Studies
  • S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Sadhana Centre for Management & Leadership Development, SCMLD
  • SDM Institute for Management Development
  • SelaQui Academy of Higher Education
  • Seshadripuram Institute of Management Studies
  • Sharda University, School of Business Studies
  • Shiv Nadar University
  • Shoolini University, Faculty of Management Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering & Technology, Faculty of Management Science
  • Sir Padampat Singhania University, School of Management
  • Siva Sivani Institute of Management
  • Spicer Memorial College
  • SRM University, Faculty of Management
  • St. Mary’s Educational Society, South State Business School
  • Sunstone Business School
  • T. A. Pai Management Institute
  • TASMAC
  • Tata Institute of Social Sciences
  • TERI University, TERI School of Advanced Studies
  • Universal Business School
  • University of Delhi, Faculty of Management Studies
  • UPES, College of Management and Economics Studies
  • Vanguard Business School
  • Veltech Dr RR & Dr SR Technical University, Vel Tech Business School
  • VIT University, VIT Business School
  • Vivekananda Institute of Management Studies
  • Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi School of Business
  • Woxsen School of Business
  • Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar
  • XLRI Jamshedpur

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25 Things To Know About Investing By Age 25

You’re never too young to invest.

Yes, investing can seem intimidating, and yes, there are experts out there who seem to speak a whole different language, but not everyone needs to make a career out of it. Most of us are just in it to bulk up our savings for retirement, make a little extra money on the side, or even just beat inflation (more on that in a minute).

Below, find 25 investing basics that every 25-year-old should know. Is this everything there is to learn? Of course not. But it’s a solid start.

About the concept

Your savings account isn’t invested in anything … You do earn interest on money in savings, but it’s usually less than 1%, and that money sits in the bank.

… but your retirement savings are. Retirement savings, on the other hand, are invested if you put them in a retirement fund like an IRA or 401(k). This isn’t the case if you simply name your savings account “retirement.”

Investments are one of the only ways to keep up with inflation.Inflation lops an average 3.87% off your money’s value every year, so you need your money to grow fast enough to outpace inflation. For most people, investing is the only way to get that kind of growth.

Investing is always a risk. Investing could earn you money or lose it. Just because many people invest doesn’t mean it isn’t a risk, and just because it’s a risk doesn’t mean you shouldn’t invest. Hardly anyone gets rich – or even just secure in retirement – by always playing it safe.

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Go ahead and consider these eggs poorly diversified.

 

About the jargon

A security is a financial instrument. You’ll probably hear people refer to “securities,” which is a catch-all term for things like stocks, bonds, or CDs. Securities are divided into debt securities (money owed to us, like from a government bond), and equity securities (actual value we own, like stocks).

Stocks are equity in a company. When you buy a stock, you’re buying a tiny little piece of an actual company. Not a lot, but ownership nonetheless. Stocks are more volatile than bonds, and may therefore yield greater rewards or losses.

The stock market lets you track stock performance. Stocks are traded on “exchanges,” which make up the overall market. The major stock exchanges in the US include the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the Nasdaq, Standard and Poor’s 500 (S&P 500), and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). While you’ll want to check in with your individual investments, monitoring stock market activity can give you an idea of how your portfolio might be performing.

Bonds are loans you make. When you purchase a bond, you’re essentially loaning a little money to an entity – like the US government, for instance – and that entity has to pay you back after a fixed period of time, with interest. There aren’t bond exchanges that show up in a ticker, because bonds are traded differently than stocks. However, there are sites where you can get an idea of bond pricing, like the Wall Street Journal.

Diversification means spreading your money out among different kinds of investments. There are a lot of opinions out there about how diversified an investment portfolio needs to be, but most everyone agrees that putting all of your financial eggs in one basket is a recipe for disaster.

The ROI is how much money you make on your investments. To get an idea of how well your investments are performing, you can calculate the ROI by dividing an investment’s gains by its costs.

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The New York Stock Exchange is a major fixture of Wall Street.

 

About the process

You’ll probably be charged fees. Investing isn’t free. If you’re working with an investment professional, you’ll pay them either a percentage of your portfolio or a flat fee (you’ll want to know if your advisor is “fee-based” or “fee-only” before you sign on), online investment platforms or “robo-advisors”each have their own fee structures, and some mutual funds and ETFs also charge fees. These fees vary, and if you do your research, you can minimize them.

You don’t have to pick stock by stock. Professionals collect groups of securities called mutual funds, and you can invest in these funds to diversify your money without picking every individual stock or bond yourself. Index funds are mutual funds chosen to reflect a specific market, such as the S&P 500.

You may have to pay taxes due to your investments … The US government doesn’t let you have the money you may make investing for free. When you cash in, you’ll owe what’s called capital gains taxes.

… but you also may receive a tax break. Although different retirement accounts have different tax structures, contributions are often tax-deductible.529 savings plans, which are also investment accounts, are similarly tax-advantaged.

Sometimes, you’ll fail. It’s an unfortunate truth that we won’t all be rock star investors. For some people to do really well, others must do poorly. And sometimes, you’re the “other.”

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Investing isn’t just gambling.

About strategy

Starting early is a major advantage. In your 20s, your biggest asset is time. Even when you’re just investing in retirement savings, nothing can make up for the effect of compound interest. Also, if you lose money in the market, you’ll have more time to make it back before you need it.

Hot stocks probably aren’t your ticket. There’s always a stock to buzz about, but that doesn’t guarantee it will be your ticket to wealth. It’s a better bet to research the company and make your own decision than to blindly jump on the stock of the moment.

Your long-term strategy has nothing to do with that morning’s news. Most investors shouldn’t “buy” or “sell” every time it’s recommended on TV. There’s an entire documentary explaining why active investing – buying and selling stocks strategically and often – doesn’t work for most people.

Getting too attached to individual stocks can be dangerous. If you own a particular security you’re attached to for sentimental reasons or because of its past performance, you might be reluctant to ditch it even if your advisor or investment professional says to. Securities are only as good as how they’re performing currently, and you have to be willing to let low performers go.

You don’t need to check constantly. If you’ve caught sight of a stock ticker (on Business Insider, for example), you’re probably aware that markets go up and down every day, and so do individual stocks. If you’re investing for the long term and aren’t an investing professional, you don’t need the anxiety of a running ticker on your desktop.

Don’t invest money you’ll need soon. If you’ll need quick access to liquid cash in the short term, you won’t want to park that money in the stock market. Some professionals say you shouldn’t invest money you’ll need in the next five years, because if the market goes down, you won’t have enough time to recoup those funds.

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Even the most qualified professionals can be off the mark.

About keeping a cool head

No one can reliably predict the market. They just can’t. While professionals can make educated guesses, predicting the market is predicting the future, and no one can do it.

And past market behavior isn’t a reliable way to predict the future.On that same note, looking at what the markets have done isn’t a reliable way to predict what they will do. Again, this is a case of predicting the future, which could go in an unexpected direction due to unforeseen events known as “black swans.”

You don’t know what you don’t know. There’s a lot to learn about the stock market, and it’s a big mistake to think that you’re an expert just because you’re a generally smart, capable person. There’s always more to learn.

You don’t have to do it yourself. You don’t have to be an expert to invest. There are financial planners, wealth advisors, and even automated online investing platforms (robo-advisors) to guide you.

 

 

10 Things The Best Leaders Never Say


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University of Exeter/flickr There are certain damaging words and phrases great leaders would never say.

The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter — ’tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning. —Mark Twain

Whether you like it or not, the words you use can seriously affect your ability to achieve success. And that’s especially true for leaders.

“The most successful leaders can articulate their organization’s mission and express it in ways that inspire others to achieve it,”  says Darlene Price, president of Well Said, Inc., and author of ” Well Said! Presentations and Conversations That Get Results .”  “Though other traits, behaviors, and skills are required for leadership, this one is at the top of the list.”

She says great leaders embrace the power of speech. “They understand the impact of the spoken word, and how it affects the hearts and minds of people.” For this reason, they regularly use positive and effective phrases when speaking with their team, such as: “Here’s our mission,” “Your role is critically important because…,” “I’d like to know what you think,” “How can I help?” “Together we can…” “Congratulations,” and “Thank you.”

“Conversely, there are certain damaging words and phrases great leaders would never say,” Price explains.

Here are 10 of them:

“I’m the boss.”

“By announcing this fact, you negate it,” says Price.As Former Prime Minister of the UK Margaret Thatcher once said, ‘Power is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.'”

Declaring your title implies an attitude that says, “No questions. No arguments. We’ll do things my way.” “Great leaders are followed and admired, whereas dictators are feared and despised,” Price says. “Of course you’re the boss, but saying so doesn’t make it so. Instead, use your power to empower others. Ask, ‘What do you need to succeed?’ or, ‘What can I do to help?'”

“That’s not my fault.”

The best leaders take responsibility for their actions. They don’t point fingers, make excuses, or throw others under the bus. “While no one likes to feel blame, a great leader absorbs the hit, demonstrates accountability, and rallies the team toward a solution,” she says. “Instead of blaming previous management, the former administration, other departments, or the economy, say, ‘Let’s talk about what we’re going to do next to ensure success.'”

As Henry Ford advised, “Don’t find fault, find a remedy.”

“I’ll do it myself.”

Leadership is not a solo act, Price explains. “This attitude is notoriously referred to as the ‘Do It Yourself (DIY) habit,’ which may be good for home improvement but not leadership improvement. The higher you rise up the corporate ladder, the less you do personally as an individual contributor — the more you do through and for others.”

The goal is to put the right people in the right places and enable them to succeed, she says.

“I know that — I’ve thought of everything.” 

As legendary basketball coach John Wooden once said, “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.”

“Avoid dismissing or discounting others’ input with a self-important know-it-all attitude,” Price says. “Even if you do know, remain teachable. When you welcome and value your employees’ intelligence and contributions, you make them look good and feel smart.”

“Failure is not an option.”

“This motto may work as the creed of NASA’s Mission Control Center and title of Gene Kranz’s autobiography,” says Price. “However, when a leader utters this phrase in business, it is often interpreted as, ‘mistakes are not allowed.'”

This attitude inflicts fear into followers, curbs creativity, and inhibits innovation. Great leaders allow — even encourage — their people to fail forward; to turn blunders into building blocks, mishaps into stepping stones. “That’s why Thomas J. Watson, founder of IBM, advised, ‘The way to succeed is to double your failure rate.’ Or as Arianna Huffington says, ‘Failure is not the opposite of success; it’s part of success.'”

“That’s not the way we do it here.”

Successful leaders are passionate about innovation — finding a better way of doing something. “In fact, Steve Jobs said, ‘Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.’ For this reason, the best leaders value employees who demonstrate creative thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills,” Price explains. “These phrases, in one fell swoop, reveal you are the opposite: stuck in the past with old-school thinking, inflexible, and closed-minded.”

Even if you disagree with someone’s idea, say instead, “Wow, that’s an interesting idea. How would that work?” Or, “That’s a different approach. Let’s discuss the pros and cons.”

“I want results, not relationships.”

Great leaders know that results are produced through people, which require building strong relationships with employees, fellow leaders, customers, business partners, vendors, and other key stakeholders. “Just as it appears in the dictionary, relationships come before results,” Price says.

“I don’t care if it’s unethical. If it’s not illegal, do it.”

Great leaders neither encourage nor condone corrupt and unethical behavior for the sake of accomplishing financial or organizational goals. “The ‘ends justify the means’ is no excuse for deliberate deception, disregard of company policy, noncompliance, and unlawful acts,” says Price. “Instead say, ‘Do the right thing.'”

As Abraham Lincoln observed, “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”

“Don’t bring me any bad news or surprises.”

Saying this doesn’t make the bad news and surprises go away; it just means people sweep a time bomb under the rug. “Great leaders want to know about the issues that need immediate attention; therefore, they say, ‘If there’s bad news or surprises, I want to be the first to know,'” Price says. “They create an environment where people are expected to raise issues as soon as they appear, rather than hiding them. As Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell told his staff, ‘Bad news isn’t wine. It doesn’t improve with age.'”

“You’re lucky to have a job here.”

This statement destroys drive and kills morale. It implies you’re doing people a favor by employing them, and they’re indebted for the privilege of working for you. “It’s up to the employee to decide if that’s true,” she says. Instead try something like, “We’re lucky to have you on our team.”

Price says one common denominator of great leaders is that their words and actions inspire others to “dream more, learn more, do more, and become more,” as John Quincy Adams said. “That’s why they’re seen as leaders — the combination of their communication and character compel people to follow. The best leaders deliberately choose specific words to say, and not say, in order to maximize their ability to achieve results through people.”

The 20 Highest Paying Jobs For Women

While many industries are still dominated by men, there are several occupations where women not only make up a strong percentage of the workforce, but they earn big bucks doing it.

A new report from PayScale looks at the highest-paying jobs for women, concentrating on positions that are at least 40% women. The report found that healthcare-related positions, such as gynecologists, nurse anesthetists, and psychiatrists, come out on top as the best-paying.

Healthcare is not only a traditionally lucrative industry, but men and women have an equal shot at earning high wages in comparable positions, says Katie Bardaro, PayScale’s lead economist.

It’s also a growing industry. ” Healthcare overall is a great place to be right now and only expected to grow stronger as our aging population requires more of the services healthcare has to offer,” Bardaro adds.

Creative/design positions also prove to be high-paying places for women, with jobs such as fashion designer and associate media director rounding out the list.

Check out the full list of jobs where women earn the most:

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18 Things You Should Never Say During An Exit Interview

Reuters/Regis Duvignau It may be tempting — but this isn’t the time to air your grievances.

When you quit a job, there’s a good chance HR will ask you to partake in an exit interview.

People tend to have mixed feelings about these conversations. Some say an exit interview is the ideal opportunity to be completely honest about your experiences with your employer and offer them critical and constructive feedback; while others argue it’s awkward and not worth the risk of burning bridges, as your criticism probably won’t inspire any significant changes, anyway.

But regardless of your attitude toward the exit interview, it’s imperative that you be cordial and professional.

“This could be the last impression you’ll leave your employer with,” says  Michael Kerr, an international business speaker and author of ” You Can’t Be Serious! Putting Humor to Work .”  “And don’t think this conversation doesn’t matter since you’re leaving anyway. People talk. It’s your reputation and your personal brand on the line. And those will travel with you wherever you go.”

You also never know when you’ll work for that HR manager or boss again. “I can’t tell you how many boomerang stories I’ve heard where employees return back to their former employer after a year or two, or even wind up working with those colleagues elsewhere,” Kerr says. “No matter how certain you are you won’t return or come in contact with these people again, never burn bridges.”

Here are 18 phrases you should avoid in every exit interview:

“I never really liked [coworker],” or, “[Name] was never very nice to me.”

Don’t get personal. “Attacking certain managers or employees will only reflect poorly on you, and make you come across as bitter or vengeful,” Kerr says. “It’s okay to discuss some behaviors that you feel had an impact on your decision to leave, but resorting to name calling or character assassination will never get you far and will only make it look like you were the difficult person to get along with.”

“My boss was the worst because…”

Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of ” Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job, ”  says you must remember that just because  you’re not speaking directly with your boss, doesn’t mean you should lose your cool or make any last-minute snarky comments. ” By being too honest about your manager you can shoot yourself in the foot if you ever want to return to the company, or expect a good reference from that boss,” she says. “Remember to keep your comments general, concise, and make them overall positive.”

“This place is a sinking ship.”

” Why do people feel compelled to make remaining employees feel badly just because you are moving on? I don ‘ t get it. But stop it, ” says Dana Manciagli, a  career expert  and author of ” Cut the Crap, Get a Job!

Kerr agrees. “Never wish them poor by saying things like, ‘I hope this company dies a slow, painful death.’ If you are leaving on bad terms you may feel this deep inside, but using your outside voice to express this is a big no-no that will only serve to make you look petty and spiteful, and it’ll will say more about you than it does about the company.”

“I heard [name] did [xyz],” or, “[Name] was actually the one responsible for that error.”

Don’t gossip, and definitely don’t throw your colleagues under the bus. It’s unprofessional and unkind.

“I was really amazing at this job,” or, “Good luck running this business without me.”

Don’t gloat about how fabulous you were, thus implying that it’s a huge loss on their part, Kerr says. The time to boast a bit may have been on the way in, not on the way out. “It’s fair to say that you felt like your talents weren’t being used fully and to offer examples, but it’s not wise to tell them you were the greatest thing since sliced bread and they’re going to be sorry after you’re gone.”

“No comment.”

Now’s not the time to be curt, non-responsive or offer a terse, “no comment.” “Being evasive or tight lipped will only make it seem as though you are hiding something and not cooperating with the process,” Kerr explains.

“This company’s pay is not market-competitive,” or, “I’m leaving because I was offered a lot more money elsewhere.”

Don’t make it about money. “A statement about your compensation, even though it may be true, will be perceived as a negative slam against the company in your future career endeavors,” Taylor says.

Manciagli agrees: “Unless you have done a statistically sound market study, then you do not know if your pay was market-competitive.”

“I never really liked where I sat,” or, “The printers never worked.”

Don’t focus on trivial matters, Kerr says. “Focusing on minor, trivial items will make you appear high maintenance and be viewed as wasting everyone time. Instead, offer constructive ideas on larger systemic issues that you feel might have a serious and lasting impact on the culture.”

“This is the worst company I have ever worked for.”

“You’re basically nailing the coffin shut on any opportunity to return to that company, or have the company be a positive reference,” Manciagli says. “There is no upside to bashing the company you are exiting. None.”

Taylor says your time to try to change things and communicate any issues you had was during your employment, not as you leave.

“My new job/company is amazing.”

“Don’t minimize your former employer by bragging about how you’re moving onto much bigger and better things,” Kerr advises. “It’s great to be positive about the future and show enthusiasm, but don’t do it in such a way that comes across as a backhanded compliment.”

“I think [name] is really unhappy here,” or, “Nobody is happy here.”

Don’t speak for others. “This can hurt you in the eyes of people who may have shared confidences with you,” Kerr says. “Just make this about your story, no one else’s.”

Also, d on’t try to suggest the ship is going down with you. “Even if it’s true, your coworkers won’t appreciate it, and you’re not their spokesperson,” Taylor says. “If they’re about to jump ship, that will be their task.”

“I’d never work here again”

“If it was so miserable for you while you were earning a paycheck and benefits, then why did you stay?” Manciagli asks. “Every employee has choices to make. I don’t see bars on the windows and doors or your feet chained to the floor. Yet now, because you are on your way out, you disclose it was that bad. A little dramatic for my taste and makes you look totally unaccountable for your own career.”

Plus, remember that your  last day is rarely the last affiliation you’ll have with your employer.

Kerr says it may be difficult to find the right balance between being honest and cordial, especially if you’ve got any pent up anger or frustrations — but he says if you frame your opinions in such a way “that you are first and foremost thinking about what’s best for the company, you’ll have a far greater chance of having a real impact and leaving a more positive impression.”

The 55 Best Companies For Freelancers

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Getty/Lean In/Tara Moore About a third of today’s workforce do some form of freelancing.

The 9 to 5 workday isn’t as common as it once was. Now, more and more people are becoming freelancers, which allows for flexible hours and the ability to work from home.

In fact, 53 million Americans — or 34% of today’s workforce — holds a freelance job, according to a new report.

About  68% of those professionals said they freelance to earn extra cash, while the remaining 42% do it to have a flexible schedule.

In addition to the control and supplemental income freelancing offers, it can also add some excitement to one’s career, says Sara Sutton Fell, founder and CEO of FlexJobs, a service that specializes in helping connect people with flexible jobs.

“If you can get a steady stream of freelance jobs, it’ll provide you with variety, whereas working in one traditional office job may only offer the same responsibilities day after day,” Sutton Fell explains.

To provide an even better feel of the freelance landscape, FlexJobs compiled a list of the best companies for freelance work by analyzing how many freelance listings employers posted between August 2013 and August 2014.

For anyone hoping to gain more control over their career, or who just want to work from home, here are the 55 companies with the most freelance opportunities:

  1. US-Reports
  2. About.com
  3. K12
  4. Razorfish
  5. Overland Solutions, Inc
  6. LanguageLine Solutions
  7. CompuCom Systems Inc.
  8. Carolinas HealthCare System
  9. Appen
  10. Judge Group
  11. ChamnessOnline
  12. Edmentum
  13. Connections Academy
  14. Roundarch Isobar
  15. Time Warner Cable
  16. Aureus Group
  17. Shutterfly
  18. RealPage
  19. The Center for Client Retention
  20. Horizontal Integration
  21. Rogers
  22. MakroTech
  23. Clarity Consultants
  24. Collabera
  25. Shmoop
  26. KPMG
  27. Freeman Leonard
  28. Bloomberg
  29. Oyster.com
  30. GoPro
  31. Achieve Test Prep
  32. Expedia
  33. CompuGain
  34. Cook Systems International
  35. Walmart
  36. Nintendo
  37. Lionbridge
  38. United Nations Development Programme
  39. Direct Interactions
  40. ObjectWin
  41. IVI International
  42. CACTUS Communications
  43. Action Against Hunger
  44. Thrillist
  45. Winston Retail Solutions
  46. Mater Health Services
  47. Pac-12 Enterprises
  48. donorworx
  49. Bustle
  50. Conde Nast
  51. Euromonitor International
  52. HUGE
  53. Ancestry.com
  54. Active Network
  55. VMware

IELTS Scores for Canadian Universities

IELTS Score required for Canadian Universities. List of Canadian Universities accepting IELTS test score. If you get less score than the cutoff mentioned you may have chance of rejection. These scores are for Masters and PhD Programs.

 

Canadian University IELTS Score Requirement
Brock University 7
Concordia University 7
Queen’s University 7
University of Waterloo 7
St. Jerome’s University 7
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On the GRE test, can we see the scores before we select the option REPORT or CANCEL the score?

No, you can not see the score on the GRE test before going for option to REPORT/ CANCEL your score.

You can see the score only if you opt for REPORT your score. Even if you cancel your score, you can not view the score.

How ever you are not advised to cancel the score, as it is not going to effect you history and you can report the best score to the universities.

Note: On the GMAT test you can view the score before reporting the test.

When will we get the GRE score on answering the test?

Will I see my scores at the test center when I take the computer-based GRE revised General Test?

After completing the computer-based GRE revised General Test, you will be given the opportunity to Report or Cancel your scores.

If you choose Report Scores, you will see your unofficial scores for the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning measures at the test center. Because of the Analytical Writing essay scoring process, you will not be able to view your Analytical Writing score at the testing center.

Although you have the option to cancel your scores, consider very carefully before doing so because the score reporting choices available with the ScoreSelectSM option allow you to report only the scores you feel reflect your personal best.

If you cancel your scores, neither you nor any schools will ever see them and they will not be part of your reportable history.

If you select to report your scores, you will view your unofficial scores on the screen and the score will become a part of your reportable history.

Your official scores will be available in your My GRE Account and sent to your score recipients approximately 10–15 days after your test date.