After Deloitte debacle, i cried at home......!!!!!!

You are not lost till the hope of winning is not lost…………!!!!!!!!!

When Deloitteans were taking the holy bath, he took the pride in waiting for his turn, when CSCians were doing the same, he exhibited a never seen behavior, for his every nuance there lies logic and an unstoppable laugh, but when it comes to serious business, this man had the last laugh lately but in a stylish fashion. 

Praveen Kumrawat- who would be building better lives in the times to comes- placed in Ujjivan Finance has waited for his turn and finally thrashed all the adversities and failures that he faced in preceding companies.

I hooked up with him recently where we discussed about his new accomplishment…..here are the excerpts-

1. Praveen, let’s get directly to the business. Talk something about your interview and how you managed the situation thereon?

My interview was sterling and diversified as well as according to me; it was segregated into three parts. Initially, they were appraising my interpersonal communication skills by asking HR based questions and some direct questions from my background.

Then they assessed my technical knowledge by asking questions based on ratios, balance sheet, basic financial terminologies. At last but more importantly, they checked my situational response by giving me a case study which was a sort of real life problem and I handled the cross questions very well.

“Interview is just about showing how much perfect you are for their organization”

2. You have faced two rejections yet accepted them with a bright smile. How was that phase and how you coped up with that?

Honestly speaking, I prepared well for both the companies but in Deloitte’s process there were some technical glitches which exposed my concentration level and I was not able to clear through that round. After reaching home, I was into tears as luck has played its part for me but in a negative manner. Then I decided to follow ‘let bygones- be bygones’ theory and started preparing for CSC the very next day.

But as luck would have it, I was fired in second round but was living in a hope of getting a handsome job which I finally got. For me, the journey was quite tough as I have my own set benchmarks and when I don’t perform to that, it hurts. But, the experience of rejection helped me to improve upon my skills and come good next time.

“Remember, 1% hope is stronger than 99% pessimism…….therefore believe that you can and wait patiently for your turn”

3. How you improved upon your communication skills and technical knowledge?

Let me bifurcate this answer into two parts so that others can get it easily. Initially, we were not passively connected with our seniors and hence we were not able to gain comprehensive knowledge about essential things for cracking placements. And hence, it was all upon me to remain conscious about shortcomings and improvise.

A never lost man.......who finally had the last laugh.....Praveen Kumrawat

For my communication, I had enough treasure of words but I felt spontaneous fluency was the part I need to work on and hence by the start of 3^rd semester, I worked on my communication by joining classes where I worked hard. With that, I personally did a lot of mirror speaking, writing and self-talking to dwell deep into my abilities.

In technical, there were two parts into it-mainly aptitude and financial knowledge. I identified the level of aptitude by taking help from few seniors and worked upon that. I glued myself to basics and kept working hard. Also, I see a lot of engineers at IMS having phobia about finance, but seriously speaking even commerce students don’t have a bank of knowledge. My accounting part was a bit on a stronger side and therefore worked on other feathers of finance such as security markets, financial management etc.

“Good preparation leads to good execution of strategies……..”

4. How you prepared for the interviews and what are the key points to be kept in mind in an interview?

Well, I believe that no matter how much hard you work on your communication skills it is important to get a feel of interview before you face the real ones and hence I gave 3 mock interview and every interview came as an eye opener for me where I became aware about my faults and how much long I have to go to crack a tough interview. The best thing with mocks is that you face people who are actually working in industry and therefore every interview gives a whole new experience and learning to you. I worked meticulously with few classmates and we sat together to frame the best possible answers. Key points to be kept in mind while interview are:

1. They are not searching for a perfectionist, they are searching for suitability.

2. Try to connect the dots while answering questions.

3. Don’t take anything lightly as one mistake can become a lifetime mistake.

5.  A message to juniors?

With juniors I am very frank but I would seriously suggest that you must have heard a phrase “Don’t put all eggs into one basket” same as that is “ Don’t become egg on one basket” which means go and have participation in each activity whether formal or informal. Have strong communication with your seniors but no lip service, maintain a professional relationship. Start working on different aspects such as technical knowledge, communication as early as possible and don’t compare or compete with anyone.

“ Remember, where you end describe how you started………”

My parents are my Idols.......!!!!!!!

Sophistication lies in simplicity……….and this holds true for Surbhi Patodi- yet another girl achiever who got herself into CSC. She is ever smiling, well-behaved, and soft-spoken and never gets into arguments with others. She believes in living in harmony and peace and loves to spend time alone.

Hailing from a family where education is given due importance, she has always been a regular customer in the class; she considers her sister to be her best critic and idolizes her parents. Asking questions is also one of her hobbies and recommends attending classes regularly. For her CSC is an opportunity of improving her fortress of skills which will eventually make her a better professional……….

I caught up with her in an interesting interaction…….here are the excerpts……..

How much this job was a need for you and how do you see CSC as an opportunity?

Job, rather than my need, has become a tool for me in improving my confidence to a better level. It was very low at some point of time in my life. This is a moment which has given my parents immense pleasure and a reason to proud for.

CSC as an opportunity is good because location is Indore and being a Multinational Firm it will expose me to corporate environment and harness my skills. With that, it will cultivate professionalism in me and will enhance my communication skills. I have very broader view in terms of CSC as an opportunity.

You are a soft spoken girl who behaves well with everybody. How this quality breed up as being soft helps a lot in the interview?

This quality at large helped me a lot during my interview as if I don’t know the answer or a bit uncertain about any unexpected question, I skipped the question by politely replying and saying sorry for not knowing answer or giving nearby answer with a gentle smile which stabilized my temperament during an interview.

But you cannot politely say sorry every time as giving it a try is much better than skipping it, but yes jobs where communication is their primary concern, it helps being soft and polite to others. 

Your happiness lie in a happy environment around you……….and hence always believe in being humble to others……..!!!!!!!!!

Ever smiling, laughs her heart out, diminutive but powerful.......Surbhi Patodi 

You must have been feeling nervous about the interview. Share few moments of that phase?

I have gone through many interviews before during my graduation days and one thing I experimented here is to not to think about what I really don’t know and should focus on what I know. At the time of entering into the interview room, nothing was going into my mind; I was very relaxed and was prepared for the questions to come. It helped me in giving natural and genuine replies rather than getting overloaded with framed answers and getting stuck in between.

While I was waiting for my turn in the corridor, Kapil Sir and my friends shared some jokes which made me feel relaxed and made me light-hearted and fortunately, my interview went quite well.

The race is between you and your mind………let’s see who wins……!!!!!!!

How you prepared for this company and what worked in your favor?

I prepared through notes given by Paranjape Sir and Chabariya sir, understood the basics with the help of Kapil Sir’s special classes on Insurance and kept in mind the guidance of Mukta Chimnani Mam.

My communication skills and my habit of attending lectures daily with full participation helped me to remember concepts with real time examples which eventually worked in my favor.

Everybody is different, difference is who makes a difference…….!!!!!!!

Talk a bit about LIFE@IMS and one unforgettable moment?

LIFE@IMS is something which I had never thought off as it made me self-confident, allowed me to make a whole new set of lifetime friends. The ambiance here is very healthy and lively which encouraged me to come to college on a regular basis. The teachers’ guided me to the best of their abilities.

One unforgettable moment for me would be the holy bath that I had after getting placed and the flood of greetings from every corner of my life………

First job remains forever in your memories and the same happened with me…….!!!!!!!

An advice and tip to juniors?

 I would recommend juniors to attend classes regularly because my personal experience says that minute things discussed in the class helps a lot in cracking even a small but tricky question.  Being regular will eliminate your efforts in terms of last minute studies.

One tip is- Develop a habit of asking as many questions as you can in the class……. People who succeed are people who are investigative…..!!!!!!!!

My HONESTY worked in my favor.....!!!!!!!

A girl in specs, unhopeful of making it into CSC cried against all odds when she heard her name in the list. Pinky Kriplani- newly placed in CSC- enjoys an inner childishness into her, always likes to be with her close ones and believes LIFE@IMS has made her a better person.

She firmly pitches for honesty and dedication and is very serious about her studies. She is a throughout bright student who never topped the charts yet maintained a good consistency in her academics…………She belongs to a simple family and consider herself blessed to secure a place in CSC………

She gave her valuable time for an interview……..here are the excerpts………..

You were a good academician throughout your whole life. How did you manage that consistency?

I always study hard during exam time as I have always been a regular student but the one who don’t have her notes completed. I make proper time table and don’t go to sleep unless I am totally exhausted and I finish my course. No matter what the subject is, whether I like it or not, I put all my efforts with supreme seriousness.

For me, my satisfaction is important, not the marks…….!!!!!!!

How much this job was a need for you and how much you were passionate about getting into CSC?

Honestly speaking, I entered into IMS to get a PG degree. Have a place in any company was never my target. But my batchmates/ friends inspired me and pushed me to do this. Every now and then, they talked about placements, companies, job locations, hefty packages which motivated me.

After that I decided to prepare for placements and made CSC my target as it was the one which is an MNC and the job location is conducive for me too. Initially, my family was not happy when I told them about my decision for a job, but when I was placed they were happier than me.

How you prepared for this company. Please take us through that?

The two day gap proved helpful as I put all my efforts to prepare myself for the company and made myself a fit candidate for the profile. I lost my sleep for one day so that I can cover maximum topics, gathered study material.

But to be honest, all that study hadn’t helped me very much as very few technical questions were asked.

Take us through your interview in detail and share some tough moments of the same?

Technical interview was very nice and relaxing as rather than asking technical questions they gave me some situations and judged me on that basis as how I would be dealing with them. They asked me what I would do if my client is unhappy with me, what if I would be given repetitive work, what if I would if I have to work late night. I enjoyed that conversation as they also asked me about my interests and hobbies etc.

HR interview was a tad difficult as initially they asked some very basic questions but later on grilled me on one of my hobbies which says watching TV. They asked me about what was going on in Iraq and about ISIS. It came as out of the blue for me as I was not at all aware about it and told the interviewer candidly about that.  I didn’t lost my confidence and although I believe and admit that some of the answers given by me were kiddish, I think you must be honest and true to the person sitting in front of you.    

How much you were hopeful of a call and what you think worked in your favor?

My HR interview was not good as interviewer grilled me on certain questions and I was not sure about the call. I was hopeful but was undecided about my selection and the waiting period was full of anxiousness for me, but when I heard my name, I was into tears as I achieved my target.

My honesty worked in my favor as I was very honest in giving answers and never lost my confidence and temper. With that, blessings of my nearer and dearer ones made things easy for me.

Share something about your LIFE@IMS and an advice note to juniors?

LIFE@IMS had been awesome; I made some very good people here and made friends for life who backed me everywhere.  It has made me a better person and gave me lifetime moments to cherish.

For juniors, just set targets and work hard to achieve them. Always be yourself and try to learn from every experience of your college life.

I learned a lot from my Failures......!!!!!!!!!

Priyanka Saxena, who hails from Jabalpur is a focused folk who prioritize her work and believes in effective time management……… She believes CSC has a good career prospects and thinks LIFE@IMS gave her whole bunch of good friends and made her independent……. She is friendly, outspoken and is emotional about her family……. In her recent interview, I talked to her about her recent accomplishment…….Here are the excerpts………

Tell us a bit about your background and what this job means to you?

I belong to Jabalpur, born and brought up in a humble family. My father works as a supervisor in a semi-government firm. This was my first company in which I appeared and this job means a lot to me as I want to support my family as my brother is suffering from blood cancer. So this job came at a very crucial time for me.

What are the challenges you faced and how you prepared, overcoming those challenges?

Firstly, it became very frustrating for me when I wasn’t eligible for companies like Deloitte, S&P and I was very much concerned about the job as a lot was going around me and here I was, not even eligible for a job. Yet, I kept preparing and got to know a day before that CSC is coming for campus recruitment. I don’t have any laptop or any internet connectivity and to prepare myself I took the help of IT Center’s internet facility which proved a blessing for me. My friend Shambhavi gave a book to me and I prepared hard for every bit of the campus selection process. Few mock interviews that I did previously came as a rescue for me and helped me a lot.

Resources are never a barrier, barriers are your own efforts……….!!!!!!!

How much communication skills play a role in selection process and what you did to improve that?

Communication skills play a huge role in selection or rejection as one need to have strong communication skills to be a manager. I read an English newspaper daily and habitually, wrote on a particular topic daily which benefitted me a lot. 

Communication skills are the backbone of your existence………..!!!!!!!

How do you look at your failures and what have you learned from them?

I looked failures as a learning period for me which kept motivating me to work more hard and according to me the sorrow which failures give is compensated by happiness success gives to you. This period has taught me to always bend my back to do well and not get distracted by failures.

Nothing can run away from you……if you deserve it….it will come catching to you…..!!!!!!

A lot of doubts come to your mind while appearing for an interview due to high stress level and competition. How to manage those mood swings?

The most important stress that comes to your mind is when you think a lot about your competitors because you can see them everywhere, but, once you start believing in your strengths and concentrate on that, you can remain relieved throughout the process.

Last but not the least, talk about your LIFE@IMS and what are the changes it has brought into you?

LIFE@IMS changed me completely, it gave me independence, groomed myself, gave a lot of learnings, gave a whole lot of good friends and in the end, a good career opportunity.

Destination is always better if you have pursued the journey effectively……!!!!!!!!

BY-Ankit Vani

I was focused on my own preparations......!!!!!!!

Three students taking holy bath after Deloitte saga, but upstairs a new success story was about to be written. It was Ankita Shah- newly CSCian- who pledged to take the next round of holy bath and call it a destiny or a result of her abilities, she made it to much coveted Computer Science Corporation as a Business Analyst. 

     She was focused about her own preparations, determined, had an optimistic approach towards her competitors and is equally excited about working in her dream company. She believes LIFE@IMS has made her a different person and will cherish the moments forever........!!!!!

In a recent interview, i picked him up and asked few questions......here are the excerpts...!!!!!

1.       First company and u nailed it. Take us through behind the scenes of your preparations?

CSC was my dream company and I did not wanted to leave any stone unturned. I started preparing for it very diligently, going through each and every insurance terminology and basic concepts. I wrote down answers and went through them innumerable times. Yes that’s the reason behind my selection in the very first company.

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2.       It can naturally turn out to be quite frustrating when others are getting placements and you were not.How did you managed those emotional setbacks?

Actually I was never frustrated seeing others  getting placed as I was rather focusing more on my preparations. When I saw my friends bathing in the kund after getting placed  I told myself the very same day that I will be the next one getting soaked in the kund. The satisfaction I saw on their faces made me more determined to have the very same feeling and that too very soon. My hard work and my knowledge made me feel more confident rather than feeling frustrated.

3.       How do you look at your competitors?

 I do have a really optimistic approach towards my competitors. I believe that what’s in your   destiny will come to you sooner or later if you are thriving hard for it and that too fairly. I always concentrate on what I am doing being indifferent to what others are up to.

4. How do you look this company as a future career prospect and what according to you made you fit for this company?

I am looking forward to work @ CSC .I have heard a lot about its excellent work culture and chilled out atmosphere so I am quite excited (feeling goose bumps).I think they needed a candidate who was confident, compassionate, hardworking and a good at communication and I proved to be so.

5. Initially you were termed as an arrogant girl who keeps everything to herself. How did you overcome those perceptions of others?

Hahaha….I find it quite hilarious that people used to think about me that way as I was never so. To be candid I was never a garrulous kind of girl when I entered IMS(which in reality I am).But as time passed by I became friendly with most of them and those who know me well can definitely say that I was never arrogant.

6. What essentials of a good interview and how to curb the stress level in those moments?

First of all, be confident and do not panic in any situation. Secondly, have a hardcore knowledge of your subjects as that will keep you relaxed and confident throughout the process. I think if you have prepared quite diligently and persistently and you have good communication skills to express yourself you will never feel stressed.

7. How was the feeling when the news broke out and how much life has changed since then?

It is an indelible feeling and will always be. Although I was expecting the result to be in my favor but still when I saw my name in the final list I felt numb and elated at the same time. The feeling was “Yes I have done it”. I still can’t believe that  I am placed. Life has taken a completely different angle. Right now I am enjoying every bit of it n m extremely delighted.

8. About life @ IMS and a message to juniors?

Life @ IMS brought out a different person in me. I have become more subtle and positive towards every situation. I have learnt a lot from each and every experience be it with my friends, competitors or my faculty @ IMS.

For Juniors I want to add a proverb here which I find quite motivating

 “If you think you can then you can and if you think you can’t you are right”

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You people are very compassionate and  have a lot of potential in you so just be yourself and work hard and you will achieve what u deserve for sure,

BY-ANKIT VANI

My success mantra is my OPTIMISM.......!!!!!!!

For every night there is a dawn and this is what Rinku Sharma- newly placed in CSC- has followed throughout her life. A daughter of a Bank Security guard, who hails from a rural area, made her way- silencing every struggle and tough times- is an epitome of a pure inspiration for a lot of people who cry for lack of resources.

She firmly pitches for hard work, is emotional for her friends and terms this success as a result of determination, grit and the bulwark support that she had from her father and friends. In a recent interview, I talked to her about her recent feet and some more……….Here are the excerpts……!!!!!!!!

     Now you have achieved the feet you wanted. Tell us something about the struggle behind it and how you managed them?

For my family, at one point of time, it was very tough for them in terms of financial assistance to allow me continue my studies but I was able to pass off that struggle period which were testing times.

When I was in class 10^th, I asked my father to give me some money for joining English classes as I was the one who studied in Hindi medium throughout my schooling, but my father refused to give me the money. Next year, he gave me the money for that course and I completed 6 month course in 3-month duration and secured first position in a contest.

Later on, I came to know that my father saved 150 rs from his salary every month throughout the year so that he can give me the required money.

For me that period was not easy but I was optimistic, always thinking these times shall pass, thanks to kind support of my family and my friends.

     What was your frame of mind during interview and how did you managed the stress?

In interview, I kept one thing in my mind for sure that I can do my best to the extent of my knowledge and tried hard. I was very relaxed, positive and was focusing on good things which relieved my stress level.

You were not very active in terms of attending classes, but take us through behind the scenes of your preparation?

Yes, i missed a lot of classes throughout the whole course, but I am not a bookworm and hence focused on concentrated study. Kapil Sir’s classes were really helpful and notes of Ajay Chabariya sir helped me to a good extent. I studied Insurance principles from a book written by M.N.Mishra and S.B. Mishra and googled insurance glossary and HR questions which boosted my preparations.

I missed Diwali celebrations at my home and prepared hard for this company which actually reaped off good dividends.

   What is your success mantra and what makes Rinku Sharma different from others?

My success mantra is that I look at the better side of every situation and firmly believes in hard work.

What makes me different from others is that I am an optimistic person and doesn't burden myself with criticism. I believe in proving myself by my deeds not by words.

    You belong to a sub-urban place and there are many who come from different villages across the state. What are the difficulties you faced initially in Indore and how did you overcome those?

Well. I hadn't faced any such major difficulties but when students from small towns come here and expose themselves to a new culture, they can commit mistakes which can divert their career path. So self-control is necessary. Cheap thinking and communication is also a barrier which you need to sort out as soon as possible because everybody is there to grab the opportunity.

     A message to juniors?

I would like to say that enjoy your college days but make your way by working hard. There is nothing like impossible and always see the positive side of a situation. Take help from your classmates and help them too whenever there is a need. Brush-up the basics of Finance and start working on you communication skills as interview is nothing but selling yourself.

Now matter how much adverse the situation is, you can still reach to greater heights, just push yourself for that...........!!!!!!!!!

BY-ANKIT VANI 

My Positive attitude is my USP....!!!!!!!

First rejection in her life and she was devastated, but winning is always better when you fall and rise and this is what Shweta Pandey- recently placed in CSC- has learned from the last one month. She is bold, frank and will always cherish the memories he has with IMS.......

In an interview, I talked to her about her recent success.....here are the excerpts......

1) Que. Firstly a rejection in Deloitte and now a selection in CSC. How was the period between this and how you made up your way for CSC?

I still remember the date 13^th of October when I was rejected from BELIT round of Deloitte. That moment left me flabbergasted for almost 5 hours, I was in a complete trauma as I had never faced rejections in my life. This was my 1^st one so it was hard to come up with but I took that in an optimistic way and started focusing on my dream company “CSC”. I RAN FROM PILLAR TO POST to arrange the notes on insurance. I had gone through all the insurance glossary within 2 days, mugged up the notes given by Chabaria sir(those were really helpful) prepared for various HR questions and did every possible thing to crack this company.

2) Take us through your interviews in selection process and how you managed the stress?

Technical interview was not very tough to crack all you need is hardcore basic insurance knowledge and some important financial terms. Never try to manipulate the interviewer, stick to the answers, as they will try to bemuse you. After clearing the technical round, i was so relaxed and geared up for the HR round.

HR round-it was a sort of interactive session with d HR as he asked me about myself, my family background, and some situation based questions and was focusing on communications skills. What I have learn is “Be relaxed and confident “while giving your answers which will give you a judicial approach while answering the questions.

3) You said it was your dream company. How was the feeling when the news of your selection broke out?

When the news of my selection broke out, I was in a theater watching movie with my friend when I saw 5 missed calls from placement cell, it made me jittery. When I heard the news of my final selection I was blank, poker faced, no reactions, numb. Even though I was expecting this, candidly speaking I was on cloud 9 that time and a true feeling of ecstasy which is hard to explain.

4) What is Shweta Pandey’s USP?

My USP- positive attitude towards everything and my attitude of ‘’never say no to any opportunity that comes my way”

5) 10 girls out of 11 selected candidates. What do you think is the main reason behind recruiters’ increased inclination towards girls?

At first, companies focus heavily on communication skills which give girls an edge over boys as they are soft-spoken and presentable. Secondly, it also varies from company to company. Some companies do have more predilection towards girl as they want to maintain the ratio of girls from boys as Deloitte people have mentioned they are having 45% of women working in their company which creates a healthy work environment with gender equalization.

6) Talk something about your LIFE@IMS?

Life at IMS- this college taught me how to learn from rejections, how to enjoy every moment of life. IMS gave me the true memories of my journey towards success and excellence. A colossal group of “comates” I will keep these memories forever and will always cherish them.

7) A message to JUNIORS?

Always be confident, energetic, and cheerful and grab every opportunity that comes your way. Believe in hard work and enjoy events. Specially start working on your communication skills and way of presenting your answers. I wish all the good luck to my juniors.

BY- ANKIT VANI

                   

                        

   

  

My perception towards LIFE has changed.......!!!!!

Diminutive personality, husky voice, gentle smile and a pleasant appearance, this are the characteristics which describes recently placed Sanchi Bahrani………. She was sure about her selection, is termed as a darkhorse, but takes it positively and is enjoying everything life is offering to her. For her IMS was a dream come true and believes in hard work.....

I picked him up for my interview series as her recent feet of being placed in Deloitte………..

Here are some excerpts……!!!!!!

Q. How the feeling was after your name was announced and how much your life has changed after that?

I was desperate to hear my name and I was sure it will be taken.  I was satisfied with the efforts I had made. On the day of interview, when it was announced earlier in the morning that selected candidates will get the goodies, I was really excited to get one.

After my placement, I got to hear “congratulations” from many unexpected people as well. Those moments were encouraging and special. People around me were happier than me.

Now, my perception towards life has changed. I feel more confident, ambitious and open to learn more.

Q. After your selection a lot of people have termed you as a dark horse. How do you look to that?

No one has termed me like this before. It’s great if people think like so. I will take it as a compliment and would try to be dark horse for long.

Q. Being a student who did her internship in taxation, how much that experienced helped you in cracking this interview?

Well, it was definitely an advantage. I took my internship on a serious note and learnt many things. My mentor helped me to explore my potential and provided many opportunities to have practical experience in taxation. 

I would suggest, before going for internship, one should choose the right place.

Q. Share your experiences about the interviews?

I had never imagined that the interviewers can be so nice to us. They made me feel comfortable at each point. I was confident enough because the questions were simple and general and I had already prepared each one of them. But at times, the interviewer took me on merry-go-round. Still I remained calm and confident while answering. 

It’s not important that you must know every single thing but it’s important to answer what you really know. I tried to reflect what actually I am in front of them and presented myself in the best way I could have.

Q. You made your way very silently, but how much hard work was there behind the success. Throw some light on that?

It is rightly said- “Hard work is the key to the success.” I too did it a lot. One should always believe in doing work instead of thinking what you will get out of it. Without hard work, nothing is possible to achieve in long run. And moreover, I enjoy my work.

Q. Out of 10 selected candidates, 8 are girls. According to you, why that is so?

Why girls and not boys, would be a silly point to talk upon. According to me, the one who deserves should get the opportunity... be it a girl or a boy. And in fact, even if you deserve, your luck plays a major role in it!!!

Q. At last talk about your LIFE@IMS and potential your batch has?

IMS was like a dream and it came true. I knew this college would provide me with the great opportunities and it did so. My journey has been wonderful. Friends do motivate you and their presence makes a big difference.

Talking about this batch, it has all the potential and I have trust that all will get the best in their lives. The batch has always been supportive instead of so much of competition, everyone helps each other. In fact, the placement members present during the process support a lot!!

SANCHI- Distinctively Deloitte.

(By- Ankit Vani)

My life has become HAKUNA MATATA........!!!!!!

By the evening, as we entered into the conference room, the results were there in a jiffy which made everybody a bit jittery…….but the most expressive face in the lot, Jasreen Wilkhoo, who was actually expressing the heat moment had……….as they uttered the second name, she was into tears which were tears of endless joy, of indefatigable hard work and the proud that a brand like Deloitte gives…….I caught up with her in an exclusive interview where she shared the moments which she will relish forever……..here are the excerpts……

Describe a bit about the moment before the announcement of the results and post announcement of it..

I was done with my interview quite early by 11:00 AM and being a placement cell coordinator it was my first campus drive which I was not coordinating. So I was completely free and chilling in the college corridors and canteen with my best friend who just came to encourage me for the day. By 5:30 PM, I got to heard that Interviewer was taking the last candidate; it was the first time throughout the day when I felt a little agitated. And then sooner, we were told to sit in the conference hall and wait for the upcoming result. Those 10 minutes waiting for the result made me blank, as nothing could be predicted but as the results started were announced, my name was declared second in the list and I was numb, in tears and the hall was echoing with claps. I went to the HR , had a hand shake, and received the goodies. J

Post the announcement we escorted the Delegates towards their cars. As they left, my friends lifted me and took for the holy bath. And then, there were the showers of blessings, happiness and hooting.

  How was the experience of the whole selection process? What’s your take on that?

The selection process exactly went for a month that was 29^th Sept to 29^th Oct 2014 and was divided into three parts first was mere pre placement talk , which gave a complete idea to what kind of candidates they are seeking for, and then second was the test day which eliminated the candidates to the great extent and then was D-Day , the interviews session.

Throughout the process language played a vital role, which included listening, reading and speaking English. I like the process because nothing was going in hurry, every step was taken patiently. For each level they gave enough time to students to prepare themselves.

I was content with my performance and the vibes were very positive.I had done thorough preparations for both HR and Technical round , and this preparation boosted my confidence further.

According to you, how much effort it demands on personal level to crack a company like Deloitte?

To crack your dream company, like to me it was Deloitte, you need to have the self motivation and zeal to work hard for it. A week prior to my interview, we had the biggest festival of the year “Diwali” which involves abundant involvement of our time in its preparation and celebration, but I took a back seat in all the contributions and focused more on placement work and my personal level preparation. 

 Elaborate few key attributes for handling stress interviews?

Have a good preparation for all the obvious HR questions like what you did in your internship,And If you have mentioned your strengths you should be able to justify it well. And above all, prior to any interview at least have 3-5 mock interviews. Each mock interview will teach you something about yourself and how & where you make blunders at the time of interview.

How is life moving after placement?

I can describe my life in two word “HAKUNA MATATA” it is a Swahili phrase, popularly used in LION KING, a Disney movie, which means No worries for rest of your days. J

But being a placement cell coordinator the battle hasn't finished yet, we have to help and support to each and every candidate who is keen to have placements.

 What do you think about your life@IMS and how much potential does FA batch have?

My life after joining IMS have changed by 360 degree, I have learned the various aspects about life and the learning process is still on,,, I have learned how to rise every time I fall. I always believed the best revenge is not to be like your enemy, or people who seek every opportunity to let you down.

I remembered the phrase that I was taught at school, "Action speaks louder than words!!" and I followed it.

FA match has every good potential, FA 2013 batch is considered one of the sincere and obedient batch of the college. I believe we all have abundant knowledge just some of us need to work on our communication skills.

A message to your classmates and aspiring juniors…….?

I’m a person who doesn’t attend a lot of classes, as I’m engrossed with other responsibilities of college, but all my classmates are very helpful and supportive. Especially some people have helped selflessly, I really owe you.

For my classmates, take every opportunity seriously that come your way, brush up communication skills and way of presentation of answers in technical round.

My piece of advice to all the juniors will be that study well, each subject that you will be taught will help you some or the other way in future. And read English newspaper daily and work on your communication skills wherever you lack. Be participative in college events, don’t be a bookworm, 

Ankit Vani.........

I hate my competitors.......!!!!!!

“Chandan Arora, you were the wild card entry and you made it……..”

As those words pierced into the ears of dynamic, participative, soft-spoken and active Chandan Arora, a better future with a good brand name like Larsen & Toubro was ensured.  Hailing from a finance background and convincing for a marketing profile to the recruiter was the toughest mountain that he conquered very easily. As he opened the tally for FA stream, we caught him up for a conversation……….

     Ankit- A lot of people to thanks for this remarkable achievement. How is the feeling right now and how was it at that point of time?

     Chandan -I was numb when I heard those words from the HR. Next morning when I woke up “whats next” was the question in front of me, but for the first time it gave me the biggest relief that I never had.

I may never be able to thank Avnish Vyas Sir  for motivating me and always pushing me to do something out of my comfort zone because he knows me better than I know myself. There is one more person without whom this recruitment of mine wouldn’t be possible and he is Anant Shrivastava, despite of his busy schedule he worked on my resume and he took my telephonic interviews so that I may prepare myself best. My placement cell family who have always supported me and standing by my side in my thick and thins. Last but not least my family and Ganpati bappa.

  Ankit-   Where do you think it worked that prompted the HR to recruit you as a “Wild Card Entry”?

Chandan- In the presentation when I answered few questions that he asked, it gave me and Sheetal Rajani a lead over others because by then he remembered our names.

Ankit-   Talk something about your experiences in Group Discussion and Interview?

Chandan- Before answering this question I would like to share two lines that I had read in our college campus and they are:

-       One should never loose self confidence.

-          Learning from failures is very important.

The GD was a case study based on a CAB SERVICES company, wherein we were required to identify the problems, find alternative solutions, find best possible solution, etc.

It was a panel interview which had three panel members who were asking questions related to HR, family and technical questions. 

They asked me questions related to my strengths, hobbies, which were mentioned in my resume and particularly they asked me in what way you are creative? 

They threw a chit-pad towards me and asked me to show my creativity. I picked that and made a calendar on it. Seeing this they appreciated me. After my interview I was very confident that I will be shortlisted.

             

Ankit-  What is Chandan Arora’s Unique Selling Point?

Chandan-  Confidence, hardcore and intensive preparation, equanimity and presence of mind, participative nature

            

Ankit- From your personal experience, what a company expects from a suitable candidate?

Chandan-Technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, presence of mind, active and motivated body language.

  

Ankit- Talk something about the kind of preparation you did?

Chandan-  Mugged up whole website of L & T finance, Read my summer internship project, worked on my resume and highlighted the work experience related to sales.

Ankit-  How do you look at your competitors?

Chandan- I hate my competitors and I always want myself to be the best among all. I inculcate their qualities in me and try to enhance my personality.

Ankit-  How much potential these particular batch has when it comes to placements?

Chandan-Very much potential in terms of technical knowledge but the constraint is communication.

Ankit-How was your LIFE@IMS till now?

Chandan- Dream came true, I left IIPS just to get placed with a brand name and IMS helped me to accomplish my goal.

Ankit-Last piece of advice?

Chandan-  Work on your resume according to the profile offered by company, mug-up your resume, check the website thoroughly, be confident.