Akshay Srivastava tells us how his SIP with Reliance Jio fast-tracked his transformation into a future professional

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If internships are big tickets to the corporate world for management aspirants, then Akshay Srivastava had one of the best seats in the house. The 2nd year PGDM student at SRMS IBS had the opportunity to train with a top name like Reliance Jio. He is enthusiastic about the experience and now feels ready to take on future career challenges. “I have not only learned about the telecom industry but traits that are important for corporate professionals. Team spirit, leadership skills, and good communication are my biggest takeaways from the internship.”

On-field Training is the Ideal Preparation

Akshay’s project for the internship was “Research on distribution channel of Reliance Jio with special reference to Allahabad”. As part of the Marketing team he had to interact with different stakeholders on a daily basis. That allowed him to put the basics of Marketing into practice while boosting his people skills. “I had to visit retailers and distributors to figure out if they were facing any problems. I would also have to address their grievances and come up with solutions. It taught me how to deal with tricky situations on the spot using my presence of mind.”

Turning Challenges to his Advantage

Akshay asserts that working with professionals from the company was a huge learning experience. Along with his industry mentor they guided him through the internship. Of course he had his fair share of challenges, but he did his best to learn from those experiences and grow as a professional. “For starters, I had to gather data on competitors in the telecom industry and that was hard. Interacting with people on the field also requires a lot of patience. But my industry mentor supported me all the way. Learning from challenges, I have enhanced my skills.”

SRMS Platform for Internship Success

According to Akshay, he could only sail through the internship because of the foundation he had at SRMS IBS. With its endless learning resources, faculty support, and grooming lectures, the B-School prepared him for the road ahead. He also participated in Blaze, Zest, and sporting and cultural activities to shed his inhibitions and become a well-rounded personality. “My presentation and interpersonal skills have improved because of that. At SRMS IBS I have learned the importance of staying focused, teamwork, and respecting others. These are crucial attributes for professionals in the corporate world.”