Some more—

Some more (in-fact many more) PPTs happened since the last post. There are some companies which look rather small and niche, but have some amazing roles to offer. Some others surprise everyone by the compensation they have to offer. (on both sides :) )

It is interesting to see how different people apply to different companies based on different criteria. For some, location is important. For some it is the role and for others the compensation. Then there are many who have no focus. They just apply to whatever job they feel like. Peer pressure is also playing its part. The entire consulting crowd already has shortlists from the biggies. Some others who applied for international roles have also managed to get shortlists in their bag. People who are applying to domestic “non-consulting” companies are yet to get their shortlists and are feeling deprived. It is only a matter of time before they get their shortlists in place. However, to see your friend/ quaddie with 4 shortlists and you with none has certain psychological implications and sometimes it shows. Come placement week, this is going to be more of a norm than an exception.

I have come to realize that it is as important for a candidate to understand his/ her fit with the company as is the other way around. There are certain PPTs where you know from the first minute into the PPT that this is not the place for you! Then there are others where you never thought you would want to apply, but the PPT and interaction with people make you change your mind. With wide choice available to both the parties in this game, this issue becomes very important while making a decision.

There are only about two weeks left for placements to start. There is a lot to be done and also the international placement process to be taken care of. Mad times ahead.