ALUMNI_INTERVIEW_WITH_MS._PRIYADARSHINI
INTERVIEW
WITH GIM ALUMNUS MS. PRIYADARSHINI KHANDAVALLI, HR MANAGER, TECHGENIE
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BY. MS. U.
AKANSHA, BBM II YEAR
MS. PRIYADARSHINI KHANDAVALLI, HR
MANAGER, TECHGENIE, MHRM (2005-2007 BATCH)
1.
How did your experience at GIM help you
find your first position after graduation?
Response: GIM
had helped me showcase right amount of confidence in the interview with HSBC as
an HR executive.
3. If you had it to do all over again, what
would you do differently?
Response:
Would take brain storming sessions conducted by few lecturers more seriously.
Would participate in the field trips more aggressively.
4. In your experience, what are some attributes of
individuals who are most successful in (your field)?
Response:
Empathy, Attention to detailing , Good Listening skills
5. Can you share your thoughts on how to best
prepare for a career in (field related to the alumni)?
Response: In
HR field, to prosper, Involve more in conducting events (helps you in employee
engagement) ; Take Labour Law subject as the most significant one and Do more
Case studies related to your subjects which will help you to understand the
real time scenarios.
6. What
classes did you find the most helpful?
Response: Without a thought, Labour Laws
7. What recommendations do you have for the
current generation regarding a job search strategy?
Response: Understand and
Realise the area of expertise in your core field and start off with recruitment
initially to get a break and to learn the market.
- What made you choose GIM and why?
Response: Experienced Lecturers and commitment
towards students for showing opportunities
- How was the GIM culture like during your time?
Response: Friendly and at times little rigid.
- What was the most beneficial thing you learned and/or experience you had while in GIM? How do you use this in your current role?
Response: Communication classes, Learnt a lot from debates, round table
discussions that were conducted by Management lecturers which helped me in
putting across the thoughts and ideas effectively and also helped me to build
my confidence.
- What was your favourite memory from your time in GIM?