As time passed by, I began reading whitepapers on the insurance sector and worked on the project, I gradually realized the need of formal guidance from Industry experts. The efforts of research could take my analysis to a certain threshold but to go further, I needed to talk with folks from the industry who have actually implemented projects with vendor partners. Here I started to speak with senior people and little did I know that they would be so receptive. The senior leaders gave patient listening and at times took special sessions imparting industry experience. This is where I understood Deloitte’s open culture and why they stress so much on “networking”.
Gradually, I started to develop functional understanding and the Quality Assurance (QA) perspective of the project. I also contributed to daily QA tasks and business analyst’s requirement gathering documents. In the meantime, we had reached the mid-way of the internship and had our mid-reviews. The leadership was there and pointed out numerous ways where our research could be fine-tuned. For the final review, I incorporated those suggestions. The final deck took a really good shape. I received appreciation from senior managers.
When I will go back to XIM, I would take back a lot of things apart from the functional knowledge acquired. This will include a perception of a consultant to visualize things from an industry’s lens. In a matter of 8 weeks, I had the opportunity to analyze the Indian agricultural equipment manufacturing sector, US furniture retail market, and US insurance space. I worked on cutting-edge technologies like IoT, SAP Hybris, RPA, and Augmented Reality. Beyond these technical aspects, I learnt how to approach seniors when in doubt; I understood how important communication is in a client facing role and most significantly the art of asking right questions to the right people. In a nutshell, I had a miniscule MBA in this small period of 2 months.
Now, I am going through those anxious moments where there is a quandary whether I could get a full-time opportunity in the best of the Big 4's of the consultancy world. Let’s hope that everything turns out quite positive and I realize my aspiration of wearing the ID card with the Green Dot as an FTE.
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Sambit Mohapatra
Very well articulated Saurav. Please guide me to get into a Big 4 consulting firm.
25 Jul 2018, 01.50 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks Sambit for the good wishes. We will prepare for the Finals together and hope for the best results. Cheers mate!
26 Jul 2018, 12.42 AM |
Shubhashree Das
The information given above gives a real insight into the internship period. May your immense dedication brings the result. All the best.
25 Jul 2018, 01.57 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks Shubhahsree ! Lets hope for the best. Really appreciate your wishes !
26 Jul 2018, 12.43 AM |
Anil Samal
A conglomeration of technologies and business process, that's what trendy 2020's demand, in a consultant. And you, Mishra you are Tony Stark of this field. Within such stipulated time, working on different fields of business, acquiring the required skills is really challenging. And you have shown no mercy to this challenge. Wish you all the very best for you future endeavours.
25 Jul 2018, 03.50 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Hey buddy, you have always been a source of inspiration and guiding light for me. Thanks for your encouraging words !
26 Jul 2018, 12.44 AM |
Soumyadip Ghosh
XIMB | IEM, Kolkata | Photographer, Designer, Traveller. Marketing Enthusiast
Quite a detailed insight brother. Keep sharing more!
25 Jul 2018, 05.02 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks mate ! Yes, I will continue to post informative posts on how the emerging trends are shaping the business world. Really appreciate your encouraging words !
26 Jul 2018, 12.48 AM |
Sushree Smaraki
Welldone Saurav. All the very best.
25 Jul 2018, 05.21 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks Sushree for taking time out to read the article inspitr of coming from a diverse background. Cheers mate !
26 Jul 2018, 12.58 AM |
Srustindra Mishra
Very well articulated piece about what is it like to be a management intern at Deloitte and the company culture .May you achieve your dream of joining there as FTE. All the very best Sourav
25 Jul 2018, 08.19 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks Srustindra. Really value your comments brother. Deloitte allowed me to exper Management consulting from very close quarters.
26 Jul 2018, 01.03 AM |
Siddharth Samal
Touched a chord! Great read!
25 Jul 2018, 09.53 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks Siddharth for your inputs !
26 Jul 2018, 01.45 AM |
Naresh Sappa
Currently pursuing my MBA
Beautifully drafted Saurav...
25 Jul 2018, 11.06 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks Naresh for your valuable time. Hope this helps you to understand the nature of work, you are expected to do in the summers !
26 Jul 2018, 01.46 AM |
Sidharth Dash
Student at Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, Former Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services
Brilliant insights.. Very informative and impressive.. Keep it up m keep the flag of ximb N deloitte high...
25 Jul 2018, 11.06 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks brother. You have always been there with your kind words and motivation! Hope i will convey you the good news pretty soon !
26 Jul 2018, 01.47 AM |
Maithili Yedwar
Brilliantly written.
25 Jul 2018, 11.21 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Really appreciate your kind words Maithili !
26 Jul 2018, 01.44 AM |
Yogesh Kumar
Great insights.This perfectly sums up the great work culture of Deloitte and how it helps an individual to grow professionally,No doubt this comes from one of the greatest seniors at XIMB.
25 Jul 2018, 11.55 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Deloitte's open culture cannot be expressed in words, untill one goes and works in their offices. From Principals to Senior Managers, everyone is at an arm's length provided you have the right questions to ask !
26 Jul 2018, 01.44 AM |
Avilash Padhi
Beautifully written Saurav.
26 Jul 2018, 12.09 AM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks brother. Really feels good to be appreciated from you !
26 Jul 2018, 01.42 AM |
Saurav Kumar
Very well articulated, surely the article would be a great help to future aspirants in the same field.
26 Jul 2018, 12.29 AM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks Saurav. I am planning to pen down a few more articles which would help aspiring managemen
26 Jul 2018, 12.55 AM |
Ankita Lenka
Informative and precise..
26 Jul 2018, 12.31 AM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks Ankita for the kind words !
26 Jul 2018, 12.54 AM |
shobhana pradhan
You have a long way to go my friend, all the best
26 Jul 2018, 12.39 AM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks for the faith and appreciation Shobhana !
26 Jul 2018, 12.53 AM |
Pratibha Singh
I am an active participant of whichever place I have belonged to. I have a inclination towards history and literature in today's era of science and technology, due to which I think I differentiate myself from my peers.
A really nice read Saurav!
26 Jul 2018, 12.42 AM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks Pratibha ! Trying to learn a few of your so many good qualities. Hope you continue to proof read my article and suggest corrections.
26 Jul 2018, 12.50 AM |
Sanket Sambhav
Brilliantly penned down Saurav! All the best for your future endeavours.
26 Jul 2018, 12.49 AM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks brother. Really appreciate your kind words !
26 Jul 2018, 12.51 AM |
Sharbari Shau
Great Read!!
26 Jul 2018, 12.52 AM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks Sharbari ! It is an honor to be appreciated from you !
26 Jul 2018, 01.41 AM |
somya shaw
Articles like this are a real see through to what are the real learnings and insights to look for. Thank you for such a nice article and wish you best of luck.
26 Jul 2018, 01.26 AM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks buddy ! You are a rockstar. You will achieve unfathomable heights in near future !
26 Jul 2018, 01.40 AM |
SHUBHRAJEET PRADHAN
Amazing piece of article. Good luck for your future.
26 Jul 2018, 03.24 AM
Sidhant Agrawal
It is indeed a proud moment to have gone through your internship experience at Deloitte. A very well written article such as this would inspire millions of young MBA grads to take a step further in their lives bring glory n fame to their families, institutions and loved ones!! Cheers..
26 Jul 2018, 08.35 AM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks mate ! You have always been an inspiration me !
26 Jul 2018, 11.49 AM |
Madhumita Das
Aspiring to be a great leader
Brilliantly articulated Saurav!! The piece very well describes the rich professional environment at Deloitte. Please do give me some tips about how to go about the interviews for SIP with Deloitte.
26 Jul 2018, 11.21 AM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Hey Rinki ! Develop communication skills, work on management consulting jargons and prepare a few proven case studies before the interviews. Be frank with the panelists and they will definitely appreciate it !
26 Jul 2018, 11.51 AM |
Yogesh taparia
Awesome bro !
26 Jul 2018, 12.07 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks mate for the support !
26 Jul 2018, 03.04 PM |
Nihar Panda
Great insights. Keep up the good work.
26 Jul 2018, 12.44 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks Nihar for the patient reading and appreciation !
26 Jul 2018, 03.05 PM |
Debasish Nayak
Well constructive article. Way to go Saurav.
26 Jul 2018, 02.42 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks mate ! Your appreciation means a lot !
26 Jul 2018, 03.06 PM |
Bibhutibhusan Nayak
Well done Bro..Brilliant insights. All the very best Saurav Mishra..
26 Jul 2018, 04.33 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks Bibhu! Really means a ot brother !
26 Jul 2018, 08.20 PM |
Prateek Panigrahi
Seems to be a whole hearted effort of yours again.... best of luck!
26 Jul 2018, 06.08 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks for your appreciation Prateek! You have always been a help brother !
26 Jul 2018, 08.21 PM |
Mousumi Panda
Scary ambitions...
Wonderfully penned down the entire internship experience..Feels Great to see someone from XIMB had amazing learning and development through his stint.Good job Sourav..Hope your experience will guide many of us here for our future placements.
26 Jul 2018, 10.39 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Thanks Mousumi ! Really feel humbled to be appreciated by you ! Yeah we all will make a strategy for finals !
26 Jul 2018, 10.45 PM |
Kumar Avanish
Hey Saurav, that was a really informative piece of article. You have aptly highlighted Deloitte's work culture, networking and other aspects. Cheers brother !
26 Jul 2018, 11.12 PM
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Saurav Mishra
Hey Folks! I am Saurav Sambeet Mishra. I bring along with me 2 years of work experience in IT Operations in Life Sciences Industry. Presently I am pursuing my MBA from XIMB with a keen interest in Marketing & IT subjects. In the past, I had my stroke of glory with Public Speaking. I have brought laurels for my graduate school at National level debates.
Cheers brother !
29 Jul 2018, 02.31 PM |
Atishya Nayak
Good piece of writing Saurav. Keep on sharing your experiences
8 Aug 2018, 03.25 AM