From Unilever To IIM Indore: My CAT Journey Ft. Jyotsinata Pathak, IIM I' 27
The Beginning: Of Dreams and Doubts They say every spark begins with a quiet decision, mine was made under buzzing fluorescent lights, amid hums of machines, and the steady rhythm of shift handovers. An electrical engineer by degree, I spent 3 intense, fulfilling years at Hindustan Unilever Limited. It wasn’t just a job; it was where I first learned the art of leadership, the grit behind production numbers, and the quiet pride in solving problems no one else dared to own. I led a team of 90 employees, handled night shifts, celebrated operational wins, and earned recognitions. But somewhere amidst the metrics, I heard a whisper — “Is this it?” That whisper turned into a calling. Not loud, not rebellious, but firm. It wasn’t dissatisfaction, it was hunger. A desire to grow beyond what I knew. I realized I wanted to understand brands, businesses, markets. But deciding to pivot wasn’t easy.
