Meditation is the secret for success
Currently working with her dream company, Aarya Tatke attributes her success to her spiritual and educational foundation. Taking life one day at a time she has achieved most of her dreams by working hard and giving her best. In a candid conversation with Corporate Citizen, she talks about the power of meditation, shares a few guidelines for the placements for her juniors and much more. Read on…
“Walking on the path of spirituality has broadened my horizons. Investing time in extracurricular activities gave me a clear picture of what and how I want to achieve in life inner peace is something that should be dear to everyone”
The right amalgamation of determination and consistency can surely lead one on the path of success. Punekar Aarya Tatke firmly believes in the saying when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. She explained, “Since the very beginning, I was sure of which stream I wanted to excel in. The pharm industry always intrigued me. Although I had to go through several obstacles to achieve that dream, I never gave up hope. The outcome has been amazing and I couldn’t have asked for more.” Currently, Aarya is working with Pfizer Healthcare India Ltd. A part of the Lila Poonawala Foundation, Pune, Aarya learnt of a great deal about life and the corporate world from them. “Things will fall in place when you are strong enough to face adversities. Some good people would move heaven to earth to lend you a helping hand,” she smiled.
Being a good learner
Growing up, Aarya’s educational journey became exciting as she started indulging in several extra circular activities. Talking about her studying pattern, she explained, “As a student, I was quite serious about utilising the knowledge and extending my skills which made me a better learner. I would pay attention during lectures which cut down my revision time. But still, I would study for more than an hour every day just to get a cut through idea of the concepts.” Further adding, “One learns through their experience and I always treasure the virtues that life teaches me. Earlier, I would stress myself during exams. But eventually, I realised that it wasn’t doing any good to me, rather it had adverse effects. That’s when I learnt that fear or taking tension overshadowed my performance. And since then I have been focusing on the solution rather than worrying about the problem.” Aarya completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy from MIT, Pune and Masters of Pharmacy from BVP, Pune.
What provided her immense strength all through her life is meditation. Stressing on the pros of investing in one’s hobbies, she said, “Walking on the path of spirituality has broadened my horizons. Investing time in extracurricular activities gave me a clear picture of what and how I want to achieve in life. Inner peace is something that should be dear to everyone. And I achieved it by focusing equally on studies and pursuing my hobbies.” Aarya represented India as a Peace Ambassador 2018 at London for leadership training and social work.
“I never missed a single lecture during my college days. As most of our lecturers were good teachers, I understood all the concepts, giving me an upper hand in the theory and practicals as well”
Aarya with her friendsThe placement saga
For Aarya, getting placed with the best company in the pharma industry was pivotal. And she gave everything to get into her desired organisation. Talking about her preparation for placements, she said, “I never missed a single lecture during my college days. As most of our lecturers were good teachers, I understood all the concepts, giving me an upper hand in the theory and practicals as well.”
Communication is the key and Aarya knew its importance. Since the beginning, Aarya kept in touch with her seniors to get the gist of what the corporate world would offer. “Our seniors are someone who have already ventured in the corporate world. And they are ones who gave me a clear picture of the placement session. Once I found my niche, I was ready for the placements,” said Aarya.
Her internship with Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pune had given her good experience in preparation and compilation of dossiers of different markets like ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), French West Africa, MENA (Middle East and North Africa). This exposure gave her a stepping stone in this industry.
When it came to the personal interview round, Aarya worked on presenting herself well and made sure her confidence did most of the talking. She explained, “As freshers, the interviewer will see your willingness to work under any circumstance and clearness of your thoughts. As I had attended several sessions of self care, confidence building and grooming lectures, I knew exactly how I had to present myself during the PI. Of course, I was a little nervous but on the same hand the way I was groomed made me confident.”
Entering the corporate world
Getting placed with Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ahmedabad, was one of the best things that happened to her. When asked the reason behind the happiness, pat came the reply, “That’s when I started supporting my family. Even if the contribution is less, I am happy that I am lending a helping hand to my parents who have always supported me.” Hardly a month ago, she joined Pfizer Healthcare India Ltd where she prepares and compiles the quality part of various supplements and amendments for the US and Europe market. Sharing her experience, she said, “Currently, I am working with the best company in the world. It’s one of the Fortune 500 companies and I couldn’t ask for more. The experience is amazing and I able to grow leaps and bounds.”
Married just a few months ago, Aarya feels Tapan Narulkar, her husband, is the biggest support system who helps her lead a well-balanced life. When asked, what’s next on your plate, she replied, “To be happy under any circumstance.” She signed off!
As Aarya settles in well in the corporate world, she passes on a few tips for her juniors on how to prepare for campus placement and much more…
Find your niche : It might take time to find the stream that you love the most but don’t give up. And once you find your niche, make sure you understand every minute details that it includes.
Never succumb to pressure : Studying for exams or placements can take a toll on you. Don’t get pressurised it takes away your ability to give the best. Never let fear obstruct your vision.
Consistency is the key : Don’t keep anything for the last minute. Study every day and revise well during exams.
Attend and be attentive : Attending lectures helps you cut down on the study time. Just attending the lectures is not enough, you also need to be attentive as the lecturers always explain concepts in simple terms. They also give additional clarification and insights.
Inner peace : Be calm and composed in any situation is the highest achievement of the self. Find your inner peace. Trust me, it will help you in every walk of your life.