Success is all about Consistency
“To be successful you have to be consistent in life,” he smiled. Be it during his school days, throughout college or now during his corporate life, he has been consistent in his performance. “It is not difficult to build good habits,” he said. Meet Himanshu Dhabaria, who is currently working as a Senior Analyst (Functional and Technical) with Accenture PLC. In a conversation with Corporate Citizen Magazine, Himanshu spills the beans on his educational journey, and his campus placement experience, and shares a few tips for his juniors on how to prep for the campus placement, and more...
"Never be afraid to ask questions: You want everything in the world, you are human only. All you have to do is ask the right question. Never shy away, ask questions and clear your smallest of queries or else it can lead to the largest of blunders"
- Himanshu Dhabaria
Himanshu Dhabaria
The beauty of our country is the experience it offers to us. Once you begin your journey you will keep on adding never-ending knowledge to your kitty. Himanshu was quick to agree as he has spent most of his childhood travelling in the country owing to his father’s transferable job. “This journey has moulded me into what I am today. It has helped me keep an open mind, and face any challenge head-on,” he said. He spent his childhood in Delhi, Jaipur, Nimaaj (near Ratlam), and Indore.
The real journey begins
As a student, Himanshu scored good grades. The secret we asked, he quickly responded, “I never worked hard per se. I was very attentive in class, and when I got home, I revised the topics that were taught in the class. And then studied just before the exams to get good marks. Again, this means, being consistent will lead you to your goal.”
With that, Himanshu was quite a sportsman as well. Although he never played any sport professionally, he very well understood the crux of every game. “I played badminton and table tennis and tried my hands on skating. This game has genuinely helped me and shaped me as a person. I learnt the importance of self-reliance, teamwork, and determination. Moreover, it helped me score grades as it let my mind be free. In essence, I feel every student should invest their time in extracurricular activities as it plays a great role in their character development.”
Stepping stone
After his graduation in B.E. (Mechanical Engineering), in Indore, Himanshu decided to implement that knowledge. This is precisely why he started working with Dynasty Modular Furnitures Pvt. Ltd, as their Designer. There he was responsible for designing and drawing of furniture, layouts, client handling, preparing quotations, and assisting in projects, and a lot more. “No doubt the experience was great, I felt I was getting into a comfort zone. And if you are not moving forward in life, it means you are moving backwards. I wanted a change and wanted to continue studying.” Enacting on that vision, Himanshu moved to Pune to complete his MBA in Operations.
Reaching the goal
The day he entered his MBA college he aimed to make the most of this journey and gather as much experience and knowledge as possible. “Although I have a lot of experience in the kitty. This college made me what I am today. Before this, I was a shy person. But this college pushed me to become a better version of myself. I became more open and extrovert and this has been pivotal in my corporate journey,” he expressed.
While most students will prepare for campus placement in the nick of time, Himanshu was determined to give his best since day one. “The approach was the same to be consistent from the very beginning. I attended all the lectures and paid attention too. This has made the foundation of every subject very strong,” he said. The experiences that the college offered was enough for him to clear the GD and PI rounds.
Himanshu had to sit through a few companies before getting placed. But that did not make him feel dejected. “Such things are part and parcel of every journey. In these times, you have to hold your ground and never get disappointed rather you should bounce back stronger.” Soon his happiness knew no bounds when he got placed as a Functional Consultant with Tata Consultancy Services. After gaining enough experience he moved to Accenture PLC, as their Senior Analyst (Functional and Technical). He envisions to grow leaps and bounds, and most importantly he hopes to be consistent in all his future endeavours.
Tips on how to prepare for campus placement
Say no to your comfort zone: Once you leave your comfort zone you enter your growth zone. Never stay in the comfort zone of your work, as it can lead to saturation in all aspects of your life. So, explore new opportunities to increase the scope of your work and fulfilment in life.
Never be afraid to ask questions: You want everything in the world, you are human only. All you have to do is ask the right question. Never shy away, ask questions and clear your smallest of queries or else it can lead to the largest of blunders.
Consistency is the key: Being consistent leads to self-discipline and builds your overall personality. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act it’s a habit. Being consistent with your performance, it develops trust with your clients.
Define your approach: Your approach is something that will lead you towards your goal. It basically makes your foundation strong. Also, being stressed about your work or studies, the easiest way to get anything done is to define your scope, plan, execute it and then deliver.
Think out of the box: One of the most important things is never to follow the herd. To leave your mark you will do the unexpected. This will help in getting yourself recognised.