Words with IMS - INTERVIEW

VYAPAAR-THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CELL OF DCAC – recently held a successful  seminar - in association with IMS – on career opportunities lying ahead for students after their graduation.We bring you the interview of the speakers at the seminar. We hope that you have a good read!

Since both of you have an experience in educational field as well as entrepreneurial world, we would like to know more about you.

Sir, you switched your career at a very prestigious point in your lifetime. How did this change come about?

Alok Bansal - Yes I was the vice president of icici bank when I made my decision to leave and take up this educational initiave IMS. I wanted to render my abilities in this filed too as Iam passionate about education.

Sir, you have always been inclined towards mathematics. How did this interest develop?

Abhshek Pandey - Yes I am a graduate in mathematics. And I love playing with numbers. I was always inclined towards following my passion and this strength of mine made me love mathematics.

Open question - Today the students are not only influenced by  one aspect – peer groups, parental pressure, but they are actually exploring more fields related to their career. So what do you think inspires them to make a career choice?

Alok Bansal - First of all today information is available to everyone and it helps in taking a decision but we still have to dig deeper and analyze our strengths and weaknesses. We should not be chasing short term goals instead should have a long term perspective. Take all factors into account macroeconomic factors strengths, prioritize them and then take a decision. Do not rush into anything.

Abhishek Pandey -Pursue your passion. Yes it is good to talk to many people after all that would help in increasing your knowledge base and one may also get motivated to hear. Try to analyze your core competencies but also do not forgo your passion.

Open question – Considering the present education system, do you think it is important to organize more of such seminars?

Alok Bansal - Internet is interesting but it also has too much of  information. It lacks in interactive understanding where as a seminar is customized and  is made to address your doubts and hence makes it interactive. You need to figure out your own personal goals which a seminar addresses better.

Abhishek Pandey - Interaction is the most important tool to figure out solutions to a problem which is definitely not accomplished by internet as it is through such interactive seminars. A Trainer in a seminar discusses core and hidden areas and therefore makes seminar a success.

Open question- If we are to compare your time in college to the present scenario, do you think the youth today is more fickled or focused?

Alok Bansal - Counseling was not available during our time. However today there are 3000 careers and hence more acceptability of unconventional careers. Eg- Writers are accepted easily in society today. Therefore I feel today there is a huge possibility of following an educated passion which is even fair idea. But I also feel that few are focused. And those who are focused are reaching great heights. There are too many distractions in this age. So Disciplined usage of internet is definitely required.

Abhishek Pandey - I feel that exposure to the world is necessary today as when you are exposed to all things do you choose the best. We all have intelligence but how we choose to use this intelligence depends on us. Only you can decipher what is important to you.

Open question - Do you think good communication skills open up a window to excel in career?

Alok Bansal –It is not only important to do well in assignment but there should also be a lot of interaction with customers, counterparts, juniors. eg – Narendra Modi’s speech in Madison square clearly showed  the very importance of good communication skills. As he explained in words and visually as to what he wants to do .therefore words do make a difference here and everywhere.

Abhishek Pandey- Speakers have made this world. It is only with good communication skills that you can reach out to the world at large and make them understand the meaning of what you wish to say and do.

At the end we would like to have one line career advice from both of you.

Alok Bansal - Set your vision very carefully.

Abhishek Pandey -Pursue your passion.

Thank you sir it was a pleasure talking to you.