My experience with Mahindra began on a positive note several weeks before reaching the headquarters for the first day of induction. Mahindra was very prompt in sending across information about my project, exact deliverables and the “Good to knows” weeks before starting. So, the bar was set extremely high from the get-go and what I expected upon my arrival was an extremely professional work culture.
The day finally arrived when we had to move out of our hostel comfort and move into the corporate world. Being ranked 14th amongst the best places to work at, I was already excited to get a flavor of the culture and the respect this organization has commanded over the years. The induction proved to be an apt start for the same.
Having lived in Mumbai all my life, I had always known the Mahindra Towers as one of the most prominent official spaces in the city. So, it was naturally very exciting for me to have the opportunity to work at the same place as a part of my Summer Internship. As a part of the prestigious Group Management Cadre at Mahindra and Mahindra, the first three days were planned for our induction. The days were filled with interactive sessions with the heads of various sectors that are a part of the Mahindra group. The wide variety of businesses that are a part of Mahindra right from the Auto Farm Sector to Mahindra Holidays were introduced to us.
It was the first time for me in Mumbai, landing there with every sort of expectations and of course the fear of getting through this humongous city. That is where the planning efficiency of the Mahindra Group really came into play. Every detail, starting from our stay for the entire internship period at Mahindra Park to the POCs for all our needs were meticulously planned which made my whole arrival and checking-in very smooth. We were even greeted with a box of Ferrero Rochers (my favourite)!
Being woken at an unearthly hour in the morning to find out that I had been shortlisted for an interview with Mahindra & Mahindra, and managing to convert that interview, is one of the most fortunate things to have happened to me in the last year. I had been told that the internship would be demanding and it would be necessary to go that extra mile. This point merely served to further spark my intrigue. The first week, however, had me entirely convinced that these two months held good things in store.
My tryst with Mahindra & Mahindra started back in 2016 when I joined the Mahindra Research Valley in Chennai as a Graduate Engineer Trainee. As a new entrant, I experienced varied opportunities to learn and develop necessary capabilities. With the desire to explore the business domain, I moved ahead to pursue MBA and being selected for the coveted Mahindra GMC summer internship program, I felt elated to get the opportunity to be a part of the Mahindra group once again.
New experiences always come with excitement, and a bit of apprehension for me. I saw my excitement increase and my apprehensions fade away as I walked into the Media Room at Mahindra Towers in Worli. A few familiar faces greeted me, and so did a lot of unfamiliar, albeit friendly ones. The goodies meant for us were neatly stacked on the tables, and my excitement peaked when I saw the business cards - the first ones I’ve ever had.
When I was applying for companies in my college's summer internship recruitment programmes, I always knew I wished to be a part of something aspirational, progressive, innovative and yet enabling for all it's stakeholders. An organisation that not only believes in regularly punching above it's weight in it's relentless pursuit of growth but also cares for it's environment and people whose lives become entwined with the company's culture. Today, I can certainly say destiny couldn't have chosen one better for me. Mahindra all the Way!
My experience with Mahindra began on a positive note several weeks before reaching the headquarters for the first day of induction. Mahindra was very prompt in sending across information about my project, exact deliverables and the “Good to knows” weeks before starting. So, the bar was set extremely high from the get-go and what I expected upon my arrival was an extremely professional work culture.
The day finally arrived when we had to move out of our hostel comfort and move into the corporate world. Being ranked 14th amongst the best places to work at, I was already excited to get a flavor of the culture and the respect this organization has commanded over the years. The induction proved to be an apt start for the same.
Having lived in Mumbai all my life, I had always known the Mahindra Towers as one of the most prominent official spaces in the city. So, it was naturally very exciting for me to have the opportunity to work at the same place as a part of my Summer Internship. As a part of the prestigious Group Management Cadre at Mahindra and Mahindra, the first three days were planned for our induction. The days were filled with interactive sessions with the heads of various sectors that are a part of the Mahindra group. The wide variety of businesses that are a part of Mahindra right from the Auto Farm Sector to Mahindra Holidays were introduced to us.
It was the first time for me in Mumbai, landing there with every sort of expectations and of course the fear of getting through this humongous city. That is where the planning efficiency of the Mahindra Group really came into play. Every detail, starting from our stay for the entire internship period at Mahindra Park to the POCs for all our needs were meticulously planned which made my whole arrival and checking-in very smooth. We were even greeted with a box of Ferrero Rochers (my favourite)!
Being woken at an unearthly hour in the morning to find out that I had been shortlisted for an interview with Mahindra & Mahindra, and managing to convert that interview, is one of the most fortunate things to have happened to me in the last year. I had been told that the internship would be demanding and it would be necessary to go that extra mile. This point merely served to further spark my intrigue. The first week, however, had me entirely convinced that these two months held good things in store.
My tryst with Mahindra & Mahindra started back in 2016 when I joined the Mahindra Research Valley in Chennai as a Graduate Engineer Trainee. As a new entrant, I experienced varied opportunities to learn and develop necessary capabilities. With the desire to explore the business domain, I moved ahead to pursue MBA and being selected for the coveted Mahindra GMC summer internship program, I felt elated to get the opportunity to be a part of the Mahindra group once again.
New experiences always come with excitement, and a bit of apprehension for me. I saw my excitement increase and my apprehensions fade away as I walked into the Media Room at Mahindra Towers in Worli. A few familiar faces greeted me, and so did a lot of unfamiliar, albeit friendly ones. The goodies meant for us were neatly stacked on the tables, and my excitement peaked when I saw the business cards - the first ones I’ve ever had.
When I was applying for companies in my college's summer internship recruitment programmes, I always knew I wished to be a part of something aspirational, progressive, innovative and yet enabling for all it's stakeholders. An organisation that not only believes in regularly punching above it's weight in it's relentless pursuit of growth but also cares for it's environment and people whose lives become entwined with the company's culture. Today, I can certainly say destiny couldn't have chosen one better for me. Mahindra all the Way!
