MAKING EVERY MOVE COUNT
He is someone who believes in enjoying the process rather than worrying about the result. Well, this transformation did not happen overnight. He had to go through a series of changes to reach where he is today. Meet Srikanth Paisa who has embraced this notion courtesy of the lessons that the Bhagavad Gita and other books taught him. Currently working with Agrostar, as their Marketing Analyst, Srikanth talks about the perks of reading books, learnings from his internship, how to prepare for the campus placement, and more
A few years down the line, you would sulk on the missed chances. So, shrug off your inhibitions and put your best foot forward. Srikanth truly believes in taking chances. “I aim to make every move count,” smiled Srikanth. He completed his schooling from his hometown Warangal, Telangana. Both his parents are teachers and given his intellect, scoring well in the exams came naturally to him. When he was about to enter college, he somewhere felt that he missed a few possibilities of embracing the extra-curricular life. “I wanted to make the most of my college life. This is why I moved to a different city to pursue my higher education. This move exposed me to a different culture. I socialised often which acted as a catalyst to boost my confidence. In essence, this set a great foundation for my future,” he explained. Soon, Srikanth decided to take up BTech in Computer Science from Hyderabad. Although this move was a gamble, he made the most of it.
GIANT LEAP
Life is a series of calculated risks-nothing more, nothing less. Srikanth agreed. While he was completing his BTech, he held the dream of moving to Canada for studies close to heart. He did not waste any time and nor did not leave any stone unturned to clear all the hurdles to achieving his dream. “But as luck has it, I wasn’t granted the visa. I was dejected as this shattered my dreams. However, I did not give up hope. There was no point in moping over the spoilt milk. I simply changed my perception and took the next route,” said a confident Srikanth. However, he had the time of his life while he was preparing for his move to Canada. The coaching he took for the same changed him as a person. It helped him communicate better and enhanced his knowledge of various industries. Little did he know how handy this knowledge would come in soon.
INTERNSHIP THAT MATTERED
There was a paradigm shift in his persona when he relocated to Pune to complete his post-graduation in Marketing and IT. This college gave him a push to understand himself better and excel in his goals. However, the shining highlights of his post-graduation was his internship with Wings Brand Activations Pvt. Ltd. Sharing his experience, he said, “A good internship brightens your resume. It is something that can make or break your career. Fortunately, my internship worked in my favour and I savoured every movement of it.” This internship gave him the good fortune to handle a big project in his hometown. “As I could converse in Tamil fluently, I was able to hold the fort during our company’s project in Telangana. I capitalised on every opportunity that came my way. Overall, this internship, heightened my range of knowledge, understanding of the industry, and experience,” he expressed.
"I wanted to make the most of my college life. This is why I moved to a different city to pursue my higher education. This move exposed me to a different culture"
- Srikanth Paisa
Srikanth Paisa with his friendsCAMPUS TO CORPORATE
His journey from college to corporate is quite a tale. He sat for several companies before he bagged his desired company. Talking about his preparations, “My preparing journey for the campus placement had a lot of ups and downs. The advise given by my roommate, Anshul, helped me a lot. I made notes of what I learnt and focused more on my goal. I kept myself updated by reading the news and comprehending the latest trends. And finally, I got placed.” Though campus, he was placed with Hygienic Research Institute as their Business Development Associate. However, within six months he decided to take up a new task. And before he started working for his current company, Agrostar, his stint with Madison Communication made him acknowledge the business trends and strategies.
REVELATIONS AND MORE
The outbreak of Covid and the lockdown was tough on all. As Srikanth was working from home, he utilised this time to grow leaps and bounds. “My fascination towards reading increased. I got my hands on the Bhagavad Gita. Comprehending it, cleared a lot of my thoughts. This, in turn, helped me at work. With this, I even read a few others books too. In the past two years, my passion for reading has made me a better person. The realisation of leading a happy life comes from within and many factors add value to your life-you just need to keep an open mind to understand it. Soon, I started appreciating nature too. And probably this is one of the reasons why I joined the current company Agrostar,” he said.
As Srikanth Paisa settles in well in the corporate world, he passes on a few tips for his juniors on how to prepare for campus placement and much more…
Every trick is in the book: Reading books adds to your experience and helps you stay in the game. Don’t just read books related to your studies. To keep your brain healthy and active, reading books on different topics provide a way to understand yourself better.
Take quick decisions: This has its pros and cons. Some sit in a situation for months to make a decision. Waiting on that choice takes away your precious time. Even if you make a wrong choice, it won’t harm you. You will surely learn a great deal from it.
Be the change: Don’t expect someone to come and teach you things that you wish to learn. Take things in your hands and do it yourself. There are several courses available online which you can encash on. Be the leader.
Spread thy knowledge: Continuous learning is the key. However, if you don’t spread the essence of what you learn, then the knowledge that you have garnered so far won’t make any sense. Learn the concepts and teach them to your friends. It will help them and, in turn, strengthen your hold on that subject.
Confidence is your armour: With enough self-conviction, you can change the world. Be it aptitude, group discussion or a personal interview, wear your confidence as an accessory. It shows that you are ready to face any challenge. Add a personal touch to your answers by supporting them with real-life experiences.