"The only time you must not fail is the last time you try"(I have no idea who said this is...read in a book!)
I have always wanted to be an MBA...as most of you who are regular to my blog will know. Since my second year I have worked hard to earn that, and it didn't happen the first time. I didnt make it at CAT 2004. After that, eigth sem came, I was so engrossed with the project. And the college got over and I was trying for some jobs at suitable organizations. Even when I was doing all these things, my mind has always been with MBA only. Now I got an offer, I was thinking how to spend my time in a useful way. I have already bought the CAT form for 2005, I want to take another shot.
But you know people, I am bit rusty now. I am not the same when I was in my seventh sem, my peak. But yet, there is this desire burning in my heart to go for it. I tried reading at home, didnt go well so far. Lagging way behind in wordlists, my aptitude has gone really bad(Even though I have never failed in any aptitude tests in any inteviews so far...)...I think my CAT form has gone down. But something happened today has turned everything.
I am currently undergoing selection process at aptech e-learning services which none of you would have known(pay scale is really good...). I thought its not such a big deal so I didnt tell this to anyone. Anyway, I cleared couple of rounds and today I was called for a group discussion. There, there was this HR lady who told today is not GD but we called u up to let u people know how the GD will be and the further selection process. She asked if any of us had sat for a GD before. I and few others shook the hand. Then unexpectedly, she asked me to whether I can share what i know with others. It was like...old college days, the days I used to give extempores on various topics before you all. I was indeed very happy. I tell you, I never felt that comfortable in any interview, save TCS. At first I was a bit rusty, no practise...but as I went on I got tuned. And after I finished, I got a good applause and the HR appreciated. She said she has nothing to add coz I have told everything clearly.
At that time I knew it, I cannot be anything other than an MBA. I always want to get connected with people, I want to talk before crowds, I want to make presentations, I want to teach, I want to lead, I want to be responsible and above all, I want to learn more. Now it does not matter to me what I will be in the short term, a software engineer in a reputed company or some other unexpected job which may come, I know now where I want to end up...right at the top. And with this, and only 95 days to go for the CAT I start from square one. I went to Ims, my ex-coaching centre to enroll in simcat series. My course which I did last year was CAT catapult..a full length course spanned over 13 months...I paid 15000 rs for that. But I know I cannot afford to pay that much now. But, by His grace and only by His grace, they offered 50% off for ex-class room students. The 8 month regular course which is a 3 month fast track course which costs 11000...they offered me for 5500 rupees.
This was indeed a great news for me. Now I can enrol for the regualar full length course in the weekdays. And now, I will try to put much effort than what I did last time around. I didn't get through last time, I may or may not get through this time. But with His help I will definitely get thru some day. May be I will do my MBA at a much bigger institute than IIMs. The quote which is at the start for this post, I think, I most suited for this occasion. I just want to share with u all that, if you have the desire and faith to do your job sincerely you will definitely get help from all means. And rightly, as I have learned in the past two months after college, "luck happens when preparation meets opportunity"
When I was at college, there was onus on me to perform in both academics and CAT. I wasn't at any job so it was a must-do situation for me. But now its completely different for me. Now I have an offer, I feel secure. I am free now with no commitments. And above all I am relaxed. I am much confident now. And its definitely not a must-do now...may be a want-to-do situation. I belive, this mindset of mine would help me to achieve what more than what I did last year.
I cannot measure how much I owe to Anitha for her help when I was really poor in talking in english. She gave me tips on how to present for my first paper presentation. For me Anitha has been the biggest inspiration when it comes to presentation. Thank you so much Anitha for helping me knowingly and unknowingly. And , those who have prayed forme last time for me to get in to CAT, comtinue the prayers...
"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never have tried to succeed."
(This one, I think its FD Roosevolt(Ex-US president).
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Should Engineers head to call centres
First of all, i would like to thank you for respecting my word and being here. Well thanks anyway even though u dun respect my word;)...and i would like to have ur opinions abt it too...I would like dedicate this blog to my very good friend vasanth who is working in verizon right now.
Perception differs, of course, and thats how humans are. Ever since we finished our degree, there has been a mad rush to get in to the most coveted jobs. Ofcourse due to the herd mentality, we started to look out for the software jobs...including me. But if you had remembered, we had a very bad time in our college during the start of our final year regarding campus placements. We have seen our friends from other colleges getting into the best industries, and we have not. The only reason was being at the wrong place(thats our college) at the right time. How many times have we met the principal, dean and all other useless fellows who have never gave a damn to our feelings. So we were really pushed to the wall to find ANY job...some how.
First placement was polaris, and you all know what happend in that. After that there was only bpo's...and a few even took them...including me...since i have mentioned his name before...vasanth too. He got into sutherland and i got into Netvision. Even cd got into some off-beat job...laser words. It was a mere desperation on our side, coz we were not able to take that we are left out of this job hunt. I wanted something to scrap out of this college. And after that came the revolutionary anna university placements. Hoards of our class members began to get placed at the best...and i dare say...i belive the elite of our class have got what they have deserved.
The biggest mistake i ever did in my opinion was choosing this college, second was choosing net vision. And because of that, i had to sit out of all the remaining placements. But, seeing all that now...i dun regret it coz He has thought of a different plan and has helped me out, the Exalted and Wise. But nevertheless the point is, why we shoudl go for a bpo when they dun deserve to have us. I tell u, any tom dick and hairy can get into a bpo, all they need is a tenth certificate. For God's sake we are engineers, we are ECE, the most coveted branch in India at this very moment. And we head for call centres. Yes i know it is not easy for u. I know how it felt just to sit idle and see others going to jobs and training. But i would always say to myself that i dun deserve this and i dun wanna end up here. So i strictly refused my call center offer. Hats off to vasanth, he has taken a very bold move at the earliest and now he deserves to be where he is now.
But i tell you people, if money is the most important thing at this point of ur life ok..yeah u can. But if you have a little time with u and if ur parents are willing to go that extra for u...and if u have the desire, i think why u shud go opt for a call centre than tryin for the jobs that suit to our taste. Just for record, TCS selected 1112 in this off campus program. Thats ut of 3016 of the shortlisted. Look at the ratio! CTS off campus at ANNA UNIV - they shortlisted 350...infact they shortlisted 800, but ANNA UNIV people didnt allow them to take that many students. Their reason, "if you take all the students, what will happen to the companies coming after you." This can be verified with manimekalai ma'am who is in ANNA univ right now. Muthu gave this info to me. See people, this i how the demand is, and i belive we are the most luckiest batch. Coz the experts belive that next year the recruitment may not be this crazy. Its not a problem if u work for part time at call centre. But bonds like 15 months, depositing some money...and all that...only deprives us from the opporunity we are bound to get. So people, please think and decide...and feel free to post ur comments.
p.s: once again, this blog is intented only to those who are interested. Those who dun give a damn why do u bother!!!!!
p.s 1: Never ever make that mistake again nirmala. Dun ever give ur work to others. This is the best opportunity u have missed i ud say. But need not worry too much for that, just dun repeat it the next time...
Perception differs, of course, and thats how humans are. Ever since we finished our degree, there has been a mad rush to get in to the most coveted jobs. Ofcourse due to the herd mentality, we started to look out for the software jobs...including me. But if you had remembered, we had a very bad time in our college during the start of our final year regarding campus placements. We have seen our friends from other colleges getting into the best industries, and we have not. The only reason was being at the wrong place(thats our college) at the right time. How many times have we met the principal, dean and all other useless fellows who have never gave a damn to our feelings. So we were really pushed to the wall to find ANY job...some how.
First placement was polaris, and you all know what happend in that. After that there was only bpo's...and a few even took them...including me...since i have mentioned his name before...vasanth too. He got into sutherland and i got into Netvision. Even cd got into some off-beat job...laser words. It was a mere desperation on our side, coz we were not able to take that we are left out of this job hunt. I wanted something to scrap out of this college. And after that came the revolutionary anna university placements. Hoards of our class members began to get placed at the best...and i dare say...i belive the elite of our class have got what they have deserved.
The biggest mistake i ever did in my opinion was choosing this college, second was choosing net vision. And because of that, i had to sit out of all the remaining placements. But, seeing all that now...i dun regret it coz He has thought of a different plan and has helped me out, the Exalted and Wise. But nevertheless the point is, why we shoudl go for a bpo when they dun deserve to have us. I tell u, any tom dick and hairy can get into a bpo, all they need is a tenth certificate. For God's sake we are engineers, we are ECE, the most coveted branch in India at this very moment. And we head for call centres. Yes i know it is not easy for u. I know how it felt just to sit idle and see others going to jobs and training. But i would always say to myself that i dun deserve this and i dun wanna end up here. So i strictly refused my call center offer. Hats off to vasanth, he has taken a very bold move at the earliest and now he deserves to be where he is now.
But i tell you people, if money is the most important thing at this point of ur life ok..yeah u can. But if you have a little time with u and if ur parents are willing to go that extra for u...and if u have the desire, i think why u shud go opt for a call centre than tryin for the jobs that suit to our taste. Just for record, TCS selected 1112 in this off campus program. Thats ut of 3016 of the shortlisted. Look at the ratio! CTS off campus at ANNA UNIV - they shortlisted 350...infact they shortlisted 800, but ANNA UNIV people didnt allow them to take that many students. Their reason, "if you take all the students, what will happen to the companies coming after you." This can be verified with manimekalai ma'am who is in ANNA univ right now. Muthu gave this info to me. See people, this i how the demand is, and i belive we are the most luckiest batch. Coz the experts belive that next year the recruitment may not be this crazy. Its not a problem if u work for part time at call centre. But bonds like 15 months, depositing some money...and all that...only deprives us from the opporunity we are bound to get. So people, please think and decide...and feel free to post ur comments.
p.s: once again, this blog is intented only to those who are interested. Those who dun give a damn why do u bother!!!!!
p.s 1: Never ever make that mistake again nirmala. Dun ever give ur work to others. This is the best opportunity u have missed i ud say. But need not worry too much for that, just dun repeat it the next time...
A new leaf...
Life has changed so drastically in the past few
months. This transition period from college to not-in-college-
anymore, as sayee put it, is making the lump getting bigger. Its the
responsibilty to be serious about our life is giving the creeps. So
much have happened since we finished the college. But the great
feeling is, none of one has changed at his/her heart. This is what
true friendship is all about where we would remain the same no
matter how we are.
Sayee is going to fly on 8th. We really miss u
sayee...i personally do, coz...i hope u remember..u are the first
friend i made in the college..(thanks to man utd and hakkinen). I
wont forget the days when we had a gala time going to symposiums
along with muthu...all those ad zaps...cool days na. You are really
bright(literally) and i felt you were one person whom i could turn
to ask any help. And i know everyone does. You really deserve in
being at what u are now, coz you are really harworking and in my
opinion hard work pays off...and it does really well.
Well as for muthu , he is one person whom i admire a
lot...i dont know how to explain. He is THE coolest guy i have ever
met. So calm, i have never seen him get angry and he always seem to
the have situation under control. And of course, in my humble
opinion he has the luck rivalling that of harry potter.
If i go on writing about each and everyone among
you, well...i wont be able to finish the mail. At this time almost
all of us have laid plans for the future and some people have
already found it. Nirmala, shankar, charu ...are the one to name a
few. Congrats to all those who have got themselves job through
various means, and all the very best to those who are already going.
(prathiba, vasanth, shankar, kanakambika,
geetha,rajesh,narendran,swaroopa,rajesh...dunno who else..and
ofcourse our great MBA manoj).
But not all of us are happy and satistifed at this
time. For a few, the college seems to haunt again. For those, i am
not able to find any words for consolation coz...i know how hard it
is for u people to take it. But just dont let this feeling to take
control over you, i have had this feeling loads of time. Not of your
calibre but...i would just like u to tell that, belive in God and he
perseveres patiently. Now, just do your work promptly and be
regular, and just hope the tide turns.
I request all of you to please keep in touch coz
the life we had at coll cant be replaced or refilled. ofcourse we
had a few hard times, i too had some..lot infact, but the happy
moments over rides all of it. I would like you all to keep us
connected. However trivial may the news be, what ever the incidents
are, feel free to share coz we are always here to hear.
months. This transition period from college to not-in-college-
anymore, as sayee put it, is making the lump getting bigger. Its the
responsibilty to be serious about our life is giving the creeps. So
much have happened since we finished the college. But the great
feeling is, none of one has changed at his/her heart. This is what
true friendship is all about where we would remain the same no
matter how we are.
Sayee is going to fly on 8th. We really miss u
sayee...i personally do, coz...i hope u remember..u are the first
friend i made in the college..(thanks to man utd and hakkinen). I
wont forget the days when we had a gala time going to symposiums
along with muthu...all those ad zaps...cool days na. You are really
bright(literally) and i felt you were one person whom i could turn
to ask any help. And i know everyone does. You really deserve in
being at what u are now, coz you are really harworking and in my
opinion hard work pays off...and it does really well.
Well as for muthu , he is one person whom i admire a
lot...i dont know how to explain. He is THE coolest guy i have ever
met. So calm, i have never seen him get angry and he always seem to
the have situation under control. And of course, in my humble
opinion he has the luck rivalling that of harry potter.
If i go on writing about each and everyone among
you, well...i wont be able to finish the mail. At this time almost
all of us have laid plans for the future and some people have
already found it. Nirmala, shankar, charu ...are the one to name a
few. Congrats to all those who have got themselves job through
various means, and all the very best to those who are already going.
(prathiba, vasanth, shankar, kanakambika,
geetha,rajesh,narendran,swaroopa,rajesh...dunno who else..and
ofcourse our great MBA manoj).
But not all of us are happy and satistifed at this
time. For a few, the college seems to haunt again. For those, i am
not able to find any words for consolation coz...i know how hard it
is for u people to take it. But just dont let this feeling to take
control over you, i have had this feeling loads of time. Not of your
calibre but...i would just like u to tell that, belive in God and he
perseveres patiently. Now, just do your work promptly and be
regular, and just hope the tide turns.
I request all of you to please keep in touch coz
the life we had at coll cant be replaced or refilled. ofcourse we
had a few hard times, i too had some..lot infact, but the happy
moments over rides all of it. I would like you all to keep us
connected. However trivial may the news be, what ever the incidents
are, feel free to share coz we are always here to hear.
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