I am a post-graduate (M.Sc.) in Botany, from University of Delhi. It was by the end of 1st year of post-graduation that I had decided to go for an MBA. However, the decision was not easy. I had too much doubts in my mind – how will I clear the entrance exam when I have not read Maths after 10th class, I don’t have work-ex or enough certificates to show my skills, I am already a postgrad : I have got late in realising what I want from life. After a lot of research and introspection on my skills and interests, I finally made the decision. I appeared for CAT 2017 and failed badly. I was told by my friends and family that I should rather go for government jobs. It was crystal-clear by that time I don’t want to go for government jobs. But I had this guilt in my heart that I have failed, and I kind of doubted my capabilities. It took another deal of time and energy to decide for CAT-2018 and this time it had to be cleared. My post-graduation got over in May 2018. By April 2018, I had started looking for an internship to be done after final exams. I was rejected in so many interviews. I emphasized every time that I may not have a background but I do have a great learning attitude. I just need to be trained. After a month of trying, I finally got one in “Leadership Hiring” Team at India Infoline Finance Ltd (My 1st achievement). I learnt a lot of new things with super-amazing team. It was my first corporate experience. I am glad that they liked my work (2nd achievement) and this was a boost to my confidence and trust that I am going in a right direction. I was genuinely enjoying what I was doing. I had never been so happy with my work before. After 2 months of internship, I dedicated myself completely to preparations. While I didn’t want to waste a minute on any other thing, I was going through an emotional turmoil because of various issues in personal life. However, I made sure that I am completing my daily targets, even if it requires sleepless nights. I knew that everything will fell into place when I produce the results.
It was difficult to keep calm through that phase, but it soon got over. I knew that I have done great in the exam (3rd achievement). I got a job offer after my CAT exam and decided to go with that, alongside interview preparations. But life had some other things planned for me. I met with an accident and got my hand fractured (Thankfully, left hand). While I really wanted to do great at work and interview preparations, my overall efficiency had reduced. I wasn’t even living at home. I used to live in a PG in Delhi. However, I promised to myself that I will not give up, no matter how hard it gets. I again gave all my energy into it and converted all the interviews (4th achievement). These instances have made me firmly believe in “What you seek, is seeking you”. Life is still not fine, but now I know how to stay strong and keep doing the work, as life moves on.
Today I AM SPJIMR, sitting in the library, writing an article to woo Aditya Birla Group (ABG) to our campus (I am smiling). So, the first thought that comes to my mind when I think of ABG is a list of diverse industries- the first one in my list being UltraTech Cement. However, I am specifically excited for ABG as I connect with it, especially its fashion brands – Forever 21 (My Favourite), Vanheusen, Pantaloons, Liva. And the most important thing which is very close to my heart is my SIM card (Vodafone-Idea Cellular Limited) which I am using since 6 years. I am genuinely happy with its services. Hence, ABG is quite embedded in my life. I believe that it is much easier and enjoyable to work for a brand with which one connects. I will support this with an example. I was called to TIME Institute to share my story of CAT journey. I usually had to prepare a speech before delivering, otherwise my voice would shiver. Since, the CAT journey and the success is something I associate with the most, I took the mic and started speaking from the bottom of my heart. Everyone appreciated my public speaking skills, which I wasn’t expecting. Hence, I am extrapolating this analogy to the brands with which I associate the most. I am aware about the know-how of that particular brand as I have researched a lot out of sheer interest, and would like to improve on it as I have used it and know the product or service. Working with ABG would be a dream-come-true. Whatever personality I am today is the result of one practice “Learning by Doing”. Since I am a learning enthusiast, I would absolutely love working in a conglomerate and knowing the working & culture of every division, though being a specialist for one.
Looking forward to welcome Aditya Birla Group in our campus.
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