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How these biz stalwarts started their careers?

Last updated on: August 31, 2012 11:50 IST


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Today they are the leading names in the world of business, technology and finance. But, before they started out their big business careers, many of them worked outside of their arena.

Yes, that's right. When we mean outside... we mean, some of them started out as delivery persons or parking lot attendants.

Some did these jobs to earn extra pocket money, while others did it to pay college fees. So, take this quiz to find out whom were are talking about. And, you never know who will inspire you in the bargain...

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How these biz stalwarts started their careers?


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How these biz stalwarts started their careers?


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She started her career as a management trainee with this company. Now, she is the CEO of the same company. Who is she?

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How these biz stalwarts started their careers?


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How these biz stalwarts started their careers?

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Before getting into the entering the world of advertising, David Ogilvy worked as a...
1) A caddy
2) Chef and door-to-door salesman
3) A mailman

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