I was exposed to group dynamics of the corporate which was the most interesting thing: Neha Maheshwari

To say that my two-year experience at Jagannath Institute of Management Studies, Kalkaji, was eventful would be an understatement.

I still remember the evening when I had received my acceptance mail from JIMS, that moment was unforgettable! I had shrieked with joy! Entering the campus and walking through the halls on the first day, I was overwhelmed. While I didn’t have any specific expectations but having previously done my graduation in Business Studies, my main motivation to get into JIMS was to become an all-rounder marketer.

My prideful moment was when I was crowned Miss Fresher at the PGDM Freshers’ Party 2017. From early morning classes to running around campus for assignments and late-night study sessions to the interesting competitions, corporate exposure & continuous interaction with the corporates- there is never a dull moment on campus. I had never heard of and never seen such an active campus before!

What furthered my adventure were the student committees which I was a part of and where I got a chance to peek behind the scenes- creating promotional plans and launching events such as Comquest, Markathon, E-Week, Zest, etc. The one I got selected for was coincidentally the one where I truly envisioned myself to be - the Placement Cell.

The college is thorough with the placements process- assistance for which is available for both summer internship & final placements.I was able to get my summer placement at Clarks India, which gave me the amazing opportunity to not just learn but apply what I had learned in the duration of my first year.

The experience of faculty reflects in their approach to case-based learning and articulation of concepts, which they support with research & industry examples- enlisting application insights for students. Furthermore, regular seminars with industry experts kept me updated with the latest happenings and emerging trends. Another thing that none of the ads/coaching institutes for MBA mention is the need of an extensive alumni network- which is what JIMS Kalkaji is great at. The college has alums spread worldwide and invites them to the campus from time to time to share their learnings & experiences.

The course is rigorously planned, giving each student the ambient condition and many opportunities to explore their full potential and polish their leadership skills. I was exposed to group dynamics of the corporates which was the most interesting thing for me. The days sometimes seem endless, coffee tends to become a constant ally to navigate through the myriad of projects, role plays, case discussions & group assignments.

At this point in my program, I have interacted with people from all walks of the corporate life, developed a close circle of friends hailing from different parts of India, and am equipped with the basic knowledge any manager must have to make it in professional life- which is what I am looking forward to and most excited about when I start my journey with one of the biggest e-commerce firm- Amazon!

About the Author:

Hi, I am Neha Maheshwari and I have pursued PGDM from JIMS, Kalkaji. Currently, I am working with Amazon as a team leader. I am driven by a desire to excel and inspire. I enjoy reading novels and a good Netlifx binge in my spare time.