M.Com graduate Nagarjun Yadav, who has also done his Chartered Accountancy wanted to equip himself with a degree that would set him apart in the competitive business world. He opted for the PGDM program at VJIM, Hyderabad and hasn’t looked back. As he bagged a placement with Piramal Group’s Shriram Housing Finance Limited and a handsome remuneration package of Rs. 6.5 lakhs per annum, he has a lot to look ahead in his professional journey.

Nagarjun admits that he aspired for the role offered by Shriram Housing because it suited his passions for both, Finance and Marketing. Reflecting on the placement process he says, “I was confident during the pre-placement talk where I answered all the questions. The next round was group discussion on street shopping, mall shopping and online shopping.” He was the only student with Marketing specialization called for the personal interview that lasted 40 minutes.

The rest as they say is history and Nagargun will now be working as a Management Trainee without the renowned organization. He believes it’s a result of his SIP experience to a large extent. “Having done my internship with Thomas Cook selling foreign tour packages and Forex, I could link it to sales and marketing of the housing loans. They had a lot of questions about my internship and my knowledge showed them I was ready for the industry,” he states.

According to Nagarjun, the SIP was one of the many opportunities VJIM, Hyderabad offered him to grow into a professional. “We set up stalls at Chrysalis and made huge profits. It was an experience that helped me learn entrepreneurial skills. We would actively participate in debates and discussions during ET sessions, make regular presentations. These initiatives built my confidence and helped me grow,” he says thoughtfully.

Now as a professional Nagarjun wants to bring his brand of creativity and enthusiasm to his work place. He wants to take the learning from his B School to his professional life. “VJIM, Hyderabad taught me how to do things in an organized manner. I also imbibed decision making skills and can take mature decisions. It has given me the vision and belief to succeed in my professional life,” he says confidently.