Sirisha talks graduate school journey, placements, and the importance of networking
Sirisha Chirravuri’s story is a great example for everyone out there who’s preparing to get a master’s degree. It’s through her perspective that we can learn how marketing and sales helped her succeed and accelerate her career growth.
Engaging in internal training as a part of the Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM) PGDM program made a lasting impact on Sirisha, but it was her summer internship program that helped her gain clarity on her future career path.
Under the mentorship of professor Jayashree, she recognized the true power of self-confidence, smart management, and strong vision. Throughout the journey, Sirisha most enjoyed exploring and unfolding an idea or complexity that came along with the process. “VJIM’s PGDM program has taught me the importance of questioning every little thing from all the perspectives. With every query resolved, I would generate more questions,” she says.
Sirisha’s summer internship with Shriram Life Insurance Company prepared her for final placement as a marketer for GGK Technologies. In her role as an intern, she performed activities related to digital marketing, developed marketing emails, and curated content for internal purpose. Outside of VJIM, she found that the mentorship offered by Professor Sishir Polasani was extremely helpful in her personal development, as she understood a lot about the right career choice to make, her interests, and strengths. She believes that it is because of VJIM and its faculty members that she decided to pursue a career in marketing more intently.
She talks about how having an experience and understanding of a particular field helped her secure a job at GGK Technologies. “My internship and prior experience of Amazon has given me a unique edge for starting a career in market research and digital marketing. What has contributed immensely is the understanding of industry jargons and key market trends during the internship as well as the job search process,” says Sirisha.
In the end, she concludes by saying, “Pursuing higher education elevates one’s perspective and attitude. Today, I want to inspire people in some or the other way to pursue higher studies even if the cards are stacked against them.”