A little nervous yet excited on my first day at work, I was welcomed warmly by the Tata AIG family and especially by my project mentors. Even though I had been given my deliverables before hand, I had the freedom to design and follow my own roadmap. I had the breadth to explore and go beyond the project as it was a live one, important to business development. Help from everyone in the organization was given readily and I could see my work making an impact on the people I was associated with. It was very encouraging and enriching. I had the opportunity to learn about all aspects of business right down to the details, not only because of the work I was doing but also through the many interactions I had with varied people in the organization. The project demanded a lot of research and understanding on my part. There were many stakeholders involved which meant that I was constantly on my feet. It was critical to take the project to execution and ensure that every detail was in place.
On completion of the project, I had to make a presentation to the President of Tata AIG. Rather than a monologue, it became an active discussion and my recommendations were keenly heard. Praise for my work gave me a sense of achievement and fulfillment.
By the end of two months, I had come a long way from my first day. I had learnt how to work within tight deadlines, work around obstacles, manage diverging views and yet maintain a clear sense of direction. Daily discussions and feedback from my mentors kept me on track and helped me find my way.
The final leg of the internship was a presentation followed by an interview by the top leaders of the Tata Group. My project was discussed threadbare to gauge my understanding of the topic. At the end of the process, I was welcomed to the TAS family.
My advice to TAS aspirants would be to take each step in the selection process very seriously and to prepare well for them. Most importantly know yourself and your past work. Finally, show enthusiasm and don’t forget to be yourself.
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