My first assignment was performing a feasibility analysis for a solid waste management project. To begin with, I, along with a solid waste management expert surveyed and analyzed the region where the project is supposed to be implemented. The site visits I undertook pushed me to my limits and tested every ounce of patience I have. The stench emanating from the dumping sites, coupled with the unbearable heat and the crowded lanes posed quite a challenge. As a part of the project, I spoke to multiple vendors dealing in SWM technologies to understand the requirements pertaining to the implementation of the same at the required location. During the course of my project work, I was asked to brief the client on the progress of the assignment. Client visits tested both my technical and my soft skills to the fullest. The interactions I had with the client helped me improve various aspects pertaining to my personality. I was simultaneously asked to work on a proposal for a project funded by an international financial institution which is known for providing interest-free loans to the governments of various countries. In the midst of all this, I was also tasked with the responsibility of working on certain sections of the quarterly newsletter published by PwC on a topic which was quite new to me. The rigour at the workplace was no different than the rigour at my B-School, each and every day I got an opportunity to experience something new. By the time I had successfully completed all the deliverables I had reached the end of my internship and it was time for the most anticipated part of an internship, the performance review. I was asked to present my project work to the Partner of the department I was working in. My presentation was intricately reviewed following which I was given feedback about my performance. On the last day, an intern engagement program was conducted where I got a chance to network with interns from other departments. Following which I was asked to perform a few offboarding formalities and that marked the end of the two most priceless months of my life.
Every memory I made at PwC will be cherished all my life, for, it was my first ever job. PwC gave me an opportunity to experience various aspects pertaining to life as a consultant, the insights I obtained will go a long way in helping me plan out my future. In the years to come, irrespective of where I work, these two months will always hold a special place in my heart.
ChandraKaran Reddy
Class of 2020
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar
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