Easy to Criticize

Manohar is a student who is pursuing his PGDM course from one of the renowned Management Colleges in Delhi. He says that his decision was not appropriate. He should have taken time in choosing and picking up the right institute for his career. 

What made Manohar say this? Why does he think so?

Let me give his brief introduction. Manohar's father is the grade-II government employee. He has the good source of income and he always wanted a better career and bright future for his only pampered child. Manohar studied in a reputed English medium school. As his passion was more towards sports, his academic scores were always meagre. He remained a five-pointer right from his class five to class twelfth.

Even after passing his higher secondary school, still there was no clarity related to his career path and what he wished to do in future. It was like a conundrum which he found too difficult to think and then to answer about it. He hardly met any setbacks in his life. He passed his graduation from Delhi University. Though he remained basketball champion for consecutive three years, his scores dwindled and academically he could not perform well. 

He insisted on joining sports academy but his father had different career plans for him. He admitted him in a B-School. Manohar was least interested towards the core subject of Management but he got inspired by the Faculty members of Marketing subject. He studied hard, put his best foot front and gained corporate exposure through many live projects and a summer internship program.

In the month of October when the placement season rolled on, students were quite excited. Manohar too was looking for great opportunities. Unfortunately, Manohar's CV was always rejected as he failed to clear the basic eligibility criteria expected by the companies. As he had less percentage, his CV hardly got short-listed.

Manohar's dream shattered when he failed to sit into the interview processes of brand companies. He started the blame game and said that it was his biggest mistake to join this B-School. Even with right employability skills, still he had to face passive rejections.

As a Career Advisor, when I met him, I advised him to start his career ride from a company where he can put his best of the Knowledge and Skills and can take the company to great heights. He thought that I was trying to take the side of the B-School and was convincing him for the benefit his educational institute. 

In the academic year 2015-2016, in over 18 B-Schools spread across India, I could meet Manohar with different names but their saga remains the same.

Schools and Parents need to understand that Career goals are to be set up at the right age. Certainly when the student is in his School, he should try to find his avenues from where he can pave his way for great Career and Success.