A Journey from Botany to HRM.

A Journey from Botany to HRM.

"There is no pause to success, when you get determined"

Ms. Tulika Sneha, XISS Batch - 2016-2018, shares her experience on bagging a PPO from Tata Steel

#StudentSpeaks #XISSRanchi

A graduate in Botany stepped foot in the Xavier Institute of Social Service on 18^th of June 2016. Given the background of her education she was in great dilemma whether she’ll be able to bag a job on campus or will be thrown out of the selection procedures for the afore mentioned reason. But none the less she stared her 2yr long journey with a determination to stay on top of her class and show to all how serious she was about her decision of choosing XISS as a launch pad for her career in corporate. With time came the placement season and after clearing her psychometric test of Tata Steel she sat for her GD/PI. The interview was short which made her nervous if it meant bad, but the results came and she got through along with 2 of her classmates. 

The Big day was celebrated along with the “Diwali Celebration” at her Social Service Field Work Centre which made it all the more special. That nervous botany graduate was me, Tulika Sneha of HRM 2016-18.

            My experience of working at Tata Steel for 2months was splendid. It was a work full of challenges which I already expected since TSL gave us live projects. The guidance of my mentors, my hard work and the blessings of my parents and professors finally paid off when on 18^th August 2017 I received the mail of being offered the PPO. I couldn’t be happier and I know now that this is the place where anyone can make a fresh start to a happy new journey in the corporate world. And today I stand at a place where I can give a few tips to the juniors- 

*You will not be judged on your educational background so it doesn’t matter if you have a B.Sc or B.A or B.Tech degree, just be through with your subject matter, Past as well as Present one.

*Be confident in the interview, the length of your PI is not proportionate to its quality.

Also work with all your might in your SIP, these two months will give you a lot to learn. All the best to the juniors for their summer placements as well as the second year for their final placements.

XISS Professor at UN Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction in Mexico

XISS Professor at UN Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction in Mexico

Dr. Niranjan Sahoo, Professor of Disaster Management at XISS represented India at United Nation's International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) which has its Head Quarter in Geneva, Switzerland organized The Global Platform 2017 on Disaster Risk Reduction in Cancun city, Mexico from 22-26 May 2017. The chief objective of this biennial global forum was to resolve the policy on disaster risk reduction in the entire world. Around 1000 Ministerial and subject matter delegations from more than 200 countries took part in this forum. Dr. Niranjan Sahoo, Associate Professor of Rural Management at Xavier Institute of Social Service was one among a few Indian delegations along with Mr. Kiren Rijuju, Union Minister of Home Affairs Dr. P.K Mishra, Additional Principal Secretary to Prime Minister of India and Mr. Kamal Kishore, IAS, the Member of National Disaster Management Authority

Dr. Sahoo presented his official statement on the issue i.e. psychological behavior of the community people during onset of the cyclones in India. He has put forward a policy suggestion to establish Disaster Ministry in every country in the world. Dr. Sahoo also paid an official visit to the Disaster Rescue Center of Mexican Air Force base to get an exposure on disaster rescue mechanism where he was welcomed by the Mexican Air Force. He has been again invited to take part in the similar Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction 2019 which will be held in Geneva, Switzerland in 2019. Dr. Niranjan Sahoo, had also delivered a few lectures on Disaster Management to the staff and trainees of Korean Fire Safety Institute and Disaster Management Center in South Korea on 11th of May last year. He also visited various Korean Universities like Han Seo University, Sinhan University, Ansan University, University of Suwon in South Korea and delivered lectures on Indian Education System and Disaster Management in some of the Universities during his visit to South Korea from 1st of May to 15th of May 2016.

My #XISSRanchi Experience - Student Testimonial

Student Testimonial

My #XISSRanchi Experience.

By Mr. Frank Felix

Department of Marketing (2016-2018)

Experience is just a word to describe loads which I have gained from XISS in a short while. Before joining XISS I was working in a marketing research company in Kolkata as a Business Development Executive, but I realised that in order to gain altitude in my career I needed to study further. That’s why I decided to pursue MBA in Marketing and XISS came as a natural choice as I was aware of the culture of a Jesuit run institution which itself was an assurance of quality. Apart from that, the interactions with the acquaintances I had who were currently studying at the institute was convincing enough for me to select XISS as my primary option.

This is the first time that I have been away from home for studies and the journey till now has been fun. Life at Ranchi has simply been amazing whether it be the rides to Patratu, all the birthday treats which you get to enjoy, the late-night discussions or the group study before exams. It all perfectly falls into place. The classroom environment has been an enriching, one with the equally supportive faculty members being very approachable and are available at a moment’s notice.

There have also been some personal milestones achieved during this short while as I got to be Mr. Fresher of Marketing department 2016 and also the topper of Trimester 1. 

These accolades give me immense joy as it motivates me to keep going forward with the same enthusiasm. I look forward to my remaining time here as I know it will be filled with experiences and memories.

I intend to come out of here as a better person which can add greater value to the society and I think XISS gives me the right platform for the same. It also gives me an excellent launching pad to start my career and make it big in the long run. After all the institute, the faculty and your classmates can help you with the launch but navigating the space shuttle to the moon is your job.