INSEAD R1 & The Job Market Reality: A Candid Chat with a recent INSEAD Graduate

Admissions strategy meets real-world hiring outcomes, what applicants need to know now

12th February, 2026
​9.00 PM IST | 10.30 AM ET

Learn how you can strategically position your stories, leadership, and impact to secure admit.
Understand what INSEAD look for, and how to maximise your chances

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What you can expect from the session:

  • What AdComs prioritise beyond scores, resumes, and job titles.
  • The Real Job Market insights from graduates
  • Consulting, Product, Strategy, Finance, Entrepreneurship, where opportunities were strong and where hiring softened.
  • Where job opportunities were more active, Europe vs Middle East vs Asia
  • What to start now, what to avoid, and how to position yourself realistically for R1.


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Meet the Speaker


Meet our expert speakers for this session! Shantanu Sharma, an INSEAD alumni and industry expert, brings years of experience in guiding MBA aspirants toward top business school. Aditya Shiv, INSEAD MBA 2025 graduate, who has received multiple job offeres after his graduation. 

Shantanu Sharma


Aditya Shiv


Who Should Attend

  • Applicants targeting top EU B-Schools for 2027 intake

  • Professionals exploring high-ROI MBA options

  • Candidates seeking scholarships and career clarity


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