An Experience To Remember - Ernst & Young - Shougat Anurag - XUMG

 

 

We had to report at Puri the next day where two rooms were provided for our stay for the coming eight weeks. The location was situated on the Grand Road which is in the heart of the city, and was just two kilometres away, both from the beach as well as the Jagannath Temple. We reported at the EY Client's office OWSSB Puri the next day and there was an official meet with the Project Engineer, where our work order scheduling was finalized. Our first target was increasing the sewerage connections of the city, for that we initially focused our activity on specific wards where information was collected through questionnaire and the problems that were observed were discussed and possible suggestions and solutions were arrived at. Secondly, for improving the septage system of the city we were involved in various IEC activities for raising awareness in the city. We also worked on various incentives and policy works of the government which was indeed of a great help. I could get a clear picture of how the public and private bodies work. Now, I feel that I can present the ideas from a management perspective. All this helped me grow not only personally but also professionally. On the final day, all the interns were invited on conference calls to share their experience which was a great platform to network.

All these were possible because of some collective factors like the constant support of the EY team, the honest hard work that I had put in by stepping out of my comfort zone and efficiently meeting the requirements. Although I had a prior corporate experience, the MBA life played its part- the rigorous curriculum, assignment submissions, surprise quizzes, group presentations, committee activities were add-ons which helped me a lot during my internship period. The advice that I would give to my juniors would be to act smart and make every opportunity count as they say an effort is important but knowing where to make an effort makes the difference.

Success is where preparation & opportunity meets
- Bobby Unser

These sixty days have made a big difference in my life as I've created memories which will last forever. Yes, it was an experience to remember.

 

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Shougat Anurag

XUMG

2017-2019