IIM Rohtak – A step towards Dream
“I will give you 10 Ralph- Lauren shirts”, Rachel (who worked as an executive) said to Joey. And Joey could not speak a word and agreed willingly without delaying even a second. That’s when I heard the brand name for the first time while watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S. The passion of Rachel for fashion, and love for her job made me curious to know more about the brand.
After Google search, I got to know more about the brand and its value and recognition. How they have stayed true on their commitment to delivering impeccable quality and unique designs and transforming human life as well. Their commitment to fashion and also their philanthropist nature drew a unique feature about them. It shows the best example of when you have gained enough, you should always give back to society as they need it more.
Looking at high prices, made me wonder who would buy it in India. Out of curiosity, I started reading more about it and collecting information. Then I realized, how marketing plays such a huge role in the placement of product and selling.
On deeper probing, I found out more about marketing and various job scope in it. Working for such a huge brand and thinking of other perks got me goose bumps. Deep down I have decided, what I want in my life and what I want to do.
But the major issue was already waiting for me, i.e. to convince my family. They wanted me to go for civil services after my B Tech. According to them as I was a hardworking and brilliant kid, so I should go for civil services. And my father himself has prepared hard for civil services, he wanted me to complete his dream. Grandfather was more determined about the same. When I told them about my plan, I had to face several questions. Their doubt for the marketing job after MBA made them hesitant to allow me to pursue my passion.
It took almost a year to convince all of them. Finally, after one year of rigorous effort, they gave up and allowed me to follow my dream.
Being from a rural area, it was more difficult for me to start the preparation. So in spite of the odds, I started preparation for CAT. A single attempt was not enough to bring me closer to my dream, and I was not ready to give up at any cost, so I took one more chance, as it was worth every effort to get admission into IIM- most prestigious B-Schools of India. Finally, after crossing so many hurdles, I took one step closer towards my dream and I made it to IIM Rohtak.
After getting into college I realized that it was not enough. To strive among such a huge talent of students across India, you need to work hardest you can. Here started the real competition and struggle to survive it. I learned throughout my first and I am still learning in the second year, making myself ready for corporate life.