'Dream Big, Aim Bigger. Here To Disrupt' - Nitin Jain, Co-Founder Of OfBusiness

Mr. Jain chose to go to financial services in the UK in 2008 (beginning of the crisis) instead of Mckinsey. Going to Mckinsey, which was much more stable, could have given him a comparatively easy life. On being asked what made him choose an unstable or rather, difficult path, he said "it taught me much more than I could have learnt in a stable environment. And roller-coaster teaches you more than a straightforward drive"! This explains his decision to leave a well established career in RBS and start something on his own and use his skills acquired throughout his career to its fullest.

 

- One passion of yours that helps you become better at your mainline career?

To this he answered - "my passion is to keep myself updated on new technology and also reading a lot on LinkedIn". He, being so active on LinkedIn not only helps him stay updated on the recent happenings but it is beneficial for people like us too who rely on such platforms for professional help and networking.

- When you are looking for people in your team, apart from specific skills, what kind of attitudes and approaches do you look for in candidates?

Be it working professionals or students, this question is important for everyone who wants to know exactly what qualities recruiters look for in candidates for hiring them. The eight qualities which Mr. Jain suggested he wants in his team members were crisp:

1) Hunger

2) Hustle

3) Curiosity

4) Problem Solving

5) Ability to Sell

6) Humility

7) Pace

8) Ability to work under stress

Though these are qualities mostly applicable to sales domain, generally all candidates are expected to possess these to excel in their work and in their career.

 

The Learning:

The main objective of this article was to learn. If I have to pick 3 major learning about career and the corporate world from the interaction I had with Mr. Jain, they would be:

- Don't always opt for an easy path. You can create wonders if you choose the unconventional or the "not so safe" path and keep working for your ultimate goal.

- Stay updated about the recent technology and news as it always helps in broadening your horizon by making you aware of too many aspects and applying them in your career/company for building unbeatable strategies.

-  Networking is the one skill each professional should be good at as it helps you interact with so many people. It ultimately opens the door for more opportunities to learn, grow and excel in whatever I do, just like the way it gave me a way to interact with Mr. Jain. The advantage of networking? We got these insightful learning from him which I or maybe other people reading this article too would apply in their professional lives and share it with others.