12/01/2022
As a highly dedicated team-oriented individual, throughout the college years I had the opportunity to be a part and leader of committees like Student Council, Sponsorship, Public Relations, Sports, MarCell and Placement. Working with teams move up my learning curve. The exposure and skills I gained, shaped up a smooth corporate experience and also made me take a decision of shifting my domain to Business Consulting and Analytics.
To create my own identity and sharpen my skill set, I educated myself with the desirable skills like Interpersonal, Quantitative and analytical approach, Financial and Business Modelling to match Industry standards and started representing myself on LinkedIn. Attending seminars and workshops on Resume building, Networking and Consulting Life gave me insights to add more value to myself and thereby prepare me to add more value to workplace ecosystem.
In order for industry experts and companies to identify me, I actively engaged and created relevant connections on LinkedIn with people currently employed by EY. Having organic and fruitful conversations about their work culture and experiences paved my way to apply for summer internship program. Networking and effective targeting made huge impact on the prospects.
EY provided me the perfect atmosphere to learn, grow, interact and most importantly, enjoy doing what I’m supposed to do. Despite the work from home limitations, the learning process was not hampered. I had the privilege to exhibit my research report and experience the working culture. My research report was acknowledged and well appreciated. The expertise and valuable feedback shared by my mentor encouraged me to strive for better.
To stand out from the rest you’ve to be patient and hardworking. Focusing on aspects like creating your Personal brand on LinkedIn, professional networking, keen participation in committees and doing certified courses will be the small stairs to achieve your target. Striking a balance between Academics and Extra-curriculars is quite essential for holistic development. Be prepared, be realistic and be hopeful.