Tips from Alumni
Words of Encouragement from Alumni, because they have been where you are today...
'Let us all have a PROBABILISTIC view of life. We need to assess our horizons and widen them up. Keep lots of options open & face criticism constructively'
-Dr. Kuldeep Gupta (B.Sc. 2008)
'There are a few tips which I would like to give students which no one taught us.
1. Develop soft skills or take a short course on soft skills like public speaking, negotiation skills etc. This will not only make you confident but also help you rise in any organization.
2.Take interest and get yourself financially educated. Yes its sounds foolish but it is the right age to understand about investments and other financial instruments so that you can achieve financial freedom faster than your peers.
3. Read at least 3 books a year rather than wasting time on Instagram and YouTube as reading is one way to increase your creative visualization. It is one of the successful habits of great CEOs like Jeff Bezos, Elon musk. Just read 3 to 4 pages a day or 15 minutes.
4. Practice meditation for 20 minutes a day to increase your concentration and calm your anxiety.
That's all for now....'
-Abhilash Das (B.Sc. 2008)
Be aware of opportunities around you which you will come to know from college as well as from seniors. Sometimes opportunities are there, but due to unawareness we miss it. So, try to take benefits of better opportunities. Try to be in contact with professional experts. Be confident about your selection. All the Best.
-Shraddha Prabhu (B.Sc 2010)
'Take a course in Financial Awareness and Taxes. Or learn it from friends who know it well. Pursue your hobbies, no matter what your professional life looks like. Never compare your personal / professional lives to anyone. Compare yourself today, with your version of yesterday. Give back.
-Ms. Afreen Naik (B.Sc. 2011)
I would like to share the following tips with you -
1. Preparation - When You Prepare for interview, read up on the topics that you have mentioned in the Resume. Study the profile of the company where you are applying.
2. Contacts - Keep in touch with Seniors and update your knowledge about industrial technologies which will help you during the selection process.
3. Reading and Education - Always read Biotechnology, Biochemistry-related books, articles that will keep you in touch with Academics even though your industrial field is different (going forward). After few years in industries, look for relevant education (correspondence) and make yourself more Competent and be Competitive.
4. Investment - Invest your time in Studying new technologies which will help you in the future. Invest some portion of your money in SIP on monthly basis, in good fundamentally strong stocks in the share market, after 7 to 10 years or more, like your knowledge & experience -this invested amount too will grow.
5. Linkedin - Spend some of your time on Linkedin to build your contacts with industry persons. With time build a strong portfolio.
6. Soft Skills - Developing soft skills is one of the highest requirements in the industry. Presentation skills, E-mailing skills are some of the skills which will help in developing a strong Personality.
Nachiket Sawant (MSc. 2011)
Three things in life are very important for a successful career:
Set your goals.
Write them down and identify the correct source.
Achieve them by networking with your seniors.
-Devanand Vishwakarma (MSc. 2012)
'It's okay if you end up changing your area of interest even during Bachelors/Masters or after it. Important thing is that you pursue what you love, never stop striving for it and ultimately are happy with your choice. No one else is going to live your life for you.'
-Ankita Patil (B.Sc. 2014)
'It is better if you can figure out at least one year prior to passing out, what YOU want to do out there! Be prepared for something and then.... rest will eventually fall into place! Good Luck'
-Ms. Sneha S Nair (MSc 2015)
'Make reference books your best friends'
-Dr. Rachana Acharya (Ph.D 2015)
'Grab every opportunity that comes your way'
-Ms. Reshma Patade (M.Sc. 2016)
Enhance your skills. Adapt with the changing trends. Improve your communication skills. Invest in yourself. Enjoy the learning process. Do participate in co-curricular activities. Explore your hidden talent and at last always be an opportunistic organism.
-Satyam Tiwari (BSc 2021)