Post on 14-Jul-2015
DO YOU FIND YOURSELF IN
THESE SITUATIONS?
What is more
important-
higher
paycheck or
quality of work?
Why can’t my
parents
understand my
interests? I
don’t want to
study
engineering
What salary
should be good
enough to pay
back my loan
and EMI?
I really don’t
know what
career I want for
myself. The only
thing I know is I
am not satisfied
here.
Loss of about
2000 crores
annually to
the country
Anecdotal data suggests more than 20% students leave their first job within the 1st year of joining.
Top reasons of why
they leave
Actual Job not what
they had expected it
to be
Made a wrong
choice due to various
reasons
Seeing others do it
and following them
Why do they leave?
That doesn’t make sense…
Lets ask the question differently …
Why did they end up in these
jobs in the first place?
Its because their decision of Seeking
that job was based on one or more
of the 7 challenges they face today
Loans and EMI’s being a big
factor in choosing a career
Elders dictating the career
choices of the young ones
Fear of failure
Social acceptance of the job
secured
Hierarchical systems and
pecking orders
Myths, biases and prejudices
Gaps in information
7 challenges for Seekers
But its possible
to overcome
them and Seek
your true
calling
Picture source:www.Successscultping.com
INTRODUCTION: SEEK
An inspiring guide to help students
and young professionals find their
true calling.
Provides insights into the various
fields and industries, by interviews
with famous IIM Bangalore alumni
like Arun Balakrishnan, Malavika
Harita, Apurva Purohit who have
made a dent in their respective
professions and fields.
Provides smart, practical advice
on following your passion and
finding your dream job.
Exciting industry sectors students
can choose from
Energy
Investments and
Private Equity
Government
FMCG
TechnologyConsulting
Banking &
Finance
Advertising
Marketing
Media
Provides a step-by-step
guide to Seek your dream
job
Some quotes from the book
Treat career as a Marathon and NOT a 100-metre dash
Avoid analysis paralysis : Start Somewhere
Be the Best Rat in the Rat Race
The 10000 hour rule: It takes time to develop an
expertise
Stay Focussed
WANT TO KNOW HOW TO SEEK A
GOOD CAREER?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alumnus of NITK Surathkal, class of 1997 and IIM Bangalore PGSEM, class of 2004
Spent the formative years of career in high-tech space like Wipro, Intel and Qualcomm
Currently heads IIM Bangalore Alumni Association
Coaches entrepreneurs and leaders in the hi-tech sector, teaches Managerial Communication and Communication for Leaders at IIM Bangalore as an adjunct faculty.
First book Plunnge:Reinvention for a new generation published in 2011
Passionate about helping others reach their maximum potential and fulfill their dreams