KISSLAY SHARAN
(CGPA- 7.45, Stream-
Marketing, Company- AVERY DENNISON, CTC – 5.50 LPA)
1. Let’s begin with your ‘dream run’, please elaborate on your experience
of the recruitment process for AVERY DENNISON starting from the PPT’s till the Short Listing.
Recruitment
process constituted of group discussion and two rounds of personal interview,
each being an elimination round. I thoroughly enjoyed my GD round and spoke my
heart out and did not mess it up by trying to speak every time and cutting
others, instead I concentrated on listening to others at first. Next round was
PI with the HR and then the final round was Telephonic Interview with the
Company’s GM and it went for 25 minutes. Mostly I was asked questions based on
my resume and SIP.
2. Please describe the work profile offered. What duties are you expected
to perform?
Work
Profile: Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP)
Responsibilities:
·
Work in different departments of the company.
·
Get to know every dimensions of marketing for the first 2 years.
·
At the end of the 2 years, based on own judgment and performance
chose the most suited marketing function.
·
Travelling is a major part as the job also includes shifting
locations after 6 months if the business need arises. This will be the scenario
for the first 1.5 - 2 years
3. Are you satisfied
with your placement package and profile?
Yes I was waiting for this kind of profile and did not sit for
many companies before and the package is cool as I am a fresher and there is no
variable component plus the company comes under Fortune 500.
4. What and where did
you do your SIP from? How do you think it helped you in getting placed?
eduNirvana
Training and Solution Pvt Ltd.
Here I got a chance to work with IIM L students and worked on
all the dimensions of marketing ranging from product development, pricing
strategy, creating promotional ad, deciding sales channel. We did a lot of
brainstorming and were given the freedom to think and act. It helped me in
learning a lot by working in a start up with limited resources and ultimately I
added value to the firm. I was also paid a handsome stipend of Rs.10,000 a
month. Later on I did a live project for the company on social media and even
attended an International Conference representing them in New Delhi.
5. Who has been your favorite professor and why?
Prof. Subhodip Roy (for
his knowledge and chilled out approach towards teaching)
6. What was the edge you
believe you had over others who had applied for placement?
Self
Confidence and Perseverance.
7. Is there anything you think you should’ve done differently during your
time at IBS?
Not
really. I totally enjoyed my time at IBS. On a lighter note I could have
studied a bit more and tried to get scholarship. I tried everything at IBS from
playing Tennis, club leadership, choreographing fashion show to loitering
around with friends and doing BAKAR. ;-))
8. What advice would you like to give to the juniors who are sitting for
SIPs this semester and would be getting placed next year?
Take
your SIP seriously as it can add a great value to your MBA career and if
possible try and do a live project in your 2nd year. Do not go for
big brands as there you would not get much chance to work when compared to
start ups or small firms where the responsibilities could be very big.
In case you need any
guidance, feel free to contact me at
kisslaysaran@gmail.com
9. Would you like to see any improvements at IBS?
A
better approach towards the delivery of education is needed. The grading system
should be such that it reflects the truth about the student’s abilities and
should be more transparent.
10. On a more personal
note, whom did you call first after your placement was confirmed?
My Parents :-}
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