Conquer your fears and dream high

Born and raised in a humble family of Nagpur, Mayuri Thakre was always motivated to dream big in life. And bagging a job with Infosys, one of the pioneer IT companies in India, made her realise the worth of perseverance and courage. Read on about her journey of getting her favoured company as she shares a few tips for juniors which are key to lead a good life. In conversation with Mayuri…

Often seen is the tip of the iceberg and what goes unnoticed is the strong roots which are formed by dedication and valour. Mayuri Thakre, who is studying in the final year of Engineering, Computer Science, recently got placed with Infosys, a global leader in technology services and consulting that helps clients in more than 50 countries to create and execute digital transformation strategies. Well, of course, bagging such a priceless job is the tip of the iceberg, but over the years Mayuri has put in her sweat and tears and pushed herself to the limits the achieve the impossible. “My happiness knew no bounds when I got the confirmation from Infosys. I always believed that hard work pays off. Success will come for sure, but learn to earn it,” said Mayuri.

Keep moving on

While Mayuri was studying for her crucial year of Engineering, she was also preparing herself for the job search. “I knew the importance of getting a good job at the first go. It sets a base for your future professional life and also, I was well aware that I had to support my family sooner or later. They sacrificed their world for me and it goes without saying that I have to take care of them. And bagging a good company was my priority,” informed a calm and composed Mayuri.

However, there are times when tragedy strikes unannounced and there is nothing one can do about it. And Mayuri couldn’t agree more. Talking about the incident that shook her life, she said, “My world collapsed when I witness my mother’s sudden demise due to an illness. I was preparing rigorously for the placement. But it took a setback. It was quite difficult for me to revive myself and get back to the placement preparation. Having realised my dreams, I decided to move on and worked hard will full force. And within no time, I got placed with this company.”

Growing up, Mayuri fell in love with
the art of dancing

Preparing the ground

Although Mayuri was a brilliant student in the school and college, she never took it granted. Enlightening us on the same she said, “Overconfidence isn’t a good trait, it can be harmful. The reason I could score good marks is that I studied hard for it. I never took my talent for granted.” In fact, in the Xth grade, Mayuri’s hard work helped her win the ‘Best Student of the Year’ Award.

Learning from the best

Growing up, Mayuri had the chance of learning from the best. Be it her father or her school teachers or the staff of Lila Poonawalla Foundation (LPF), she never let a single stone unturned to grasp the knowledge that would turn her into a better human. “I was always enticed seeing my father lead as the Sarpanch of our village. Just by watching my father perform his duties I learnt several things. The way he handled the people, the way he worked and the way he motived all, it was an inspiring sight,” said Mayuri, who looks up to her father.

I had learnt the art of patience from my father which helped me in many ways. When it came to English, my school played a bigger role in having a command over my language

Mayuri having a gala time
with her close friends

For Mayuri, her friends are
her extended family

Preparing for the placement

The Aptitude Test is a combination of subjects like quantitative, logical reasoning and English. Mayuri had dedicated an equal amount of time to practice for each of the sections. “I had learnt the art of patience from my father which helped me in many ways. When it came to English, my school played a bigger role in having a command over my language. To add to that, I love reading novels. Being good at math, answering the other sections was a little easy for me,” she informed. Last year, on December 10, Mayuri gave the Infosys Aptitude Test online and to her surprise by the end of the day, she got selected for the next round.

And when it came to showing off her best self during the PIs, LPF played a great role. She said, “LPF groomed me well. I learnt many things – right from how to present myself during the PIs to how to articulate a proper sentence in front of the assessor.” With this, she herself trained to face the interviewer. She informed, “Every night after my dinner, I would rush to terrace with my resume. Keeping myself in the interviewee’s place, I would ask myself all sorts of questions based on my resume. And I made sure to respond to all of them. That’s how I was ready to face the PI.”

The next day, her PI with Infosys went pretty well, or rather the way she had planned. Her happiness knew no bounds when she was placed as a trainee with this prestigious company. As soon as Mayuri completes her college, she would be joining the company. She has a pocket full of dreams and a mind full of courage. In the coming years, she envisions a steady growth in her career and hopes to give her family the happiness that they deserve.

The team of students who got placed with Infosys,
Mayuri was one of them

The 22-year-old shares a few tips that would help others during placement or even during their tryst with life.

Preparation is key: Hard work always pays off. The secret to success is the right combination of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.

Challenge accepted: Be it the test of life or work, never run away from any of the challenges. Welcome them, overcome it with courage and learn from your mistakes.

Dream High: Your ultimate goal should be an amalgamation of small and tiny dreams. They are ones that will help you fulfil your aspirations.

Conquer your fears: Behind every fear is a valuable lesson waiting to be learnt which will guide you through the rest of your life. Do the thing you fear the most and continue doing it.

Compulsory attendance: Always make sure to attend college. Never skip a single lecture.