Aanchal Chauhan's Journey at IBS Mumbai

In an interview with Careers360, Aanchal Chauhan, a PGPM student at IBS Mumbai, shares insights about her academic journey, marketing specialisation, summer internship at Kantar IMRB, and campus life. Read on to discover her experiences. ICFAI Business School Mumbai was established in 1995 under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. The institution offers postgraduate programmes, including the two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM).

The institute is known for its state-of-the-art facilities, excellent placement assistance, and vibrant campus life, making it a preferred choice for students. As per the IBS Mumbai placement students have been placed in several organisations including Asian Paints, Axis Bank, ABP News and more.

Careers360: Tell us something about yourself.

Aanchal Chauhan: My name is Aanchal Chauhan, and I hail from Mumbai. I hold a degree in Chemistry and have 18 months of professional experience as an executive and analyst at Walmart. Currently, I am pursuing a Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) with a specialization in Marketing Management at ICFAI Business School, Mumbai. I come from a nuclear family with two siblings; my mother is a teacher, and my father works in the telecommunications sector.

Careers360: Tell us something about your IBS campus and what made you choose

Aanchal Chauhan: I am currently pursuing my studies at IBS Mumbai. I chose this institute primarily for its convenient location and its reputation for an industry-focused curriculum. The faculty here are highly experienced and bring valuable practical knowledge to their teaching. Situated in Mumbai, a major industrial hub, IBS offers extensive opportunities for internships, industry visits, and networking with leading professionals.

Careers360: What is the course you are pursuing at IBS and what made you choose this specialisation?

Aanchal Chauhan: I am specialising in Marketing because I find it fascinating to understand what attracts people to a product or brand and to explore innovative ways to convey that message. Marketing offers the perfect blend of creativity and analysis, which I thoroughly enjoy. Additionally, its dynamic nature keeps me engaged, as there is always something new to discover and learn in this field.

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Careers360: Summer internship is mandatory in all IBS campuses. Where did you pursue it and what was the duration? What were the steps to get into it?

Aanchal Chauhan: I completed my summer internship at Kantar IMRB as a Market Research Intern for a duration of three months. The selection process involved a group discussion followed by a personal interview.

Careers360: Please give details on the assistance you received from the faculty, peers and placement office with regard to the internships?

Aanchal Chauhan: The faculty at IBS Mumbai provided valuable guidance in preparing for internships through mock interviews and feedback. Faculty members offered support in building our resumes, sharing insights and resources, and preparing us about the company. The placement office ensured smooth processes by connecting us with reputed companies and providing timely updates.

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Careers360: How was your experience with the summer internships? What are the key takeaways that you can look back on from it?

Aanchal Chauhan: My internship was a blend of challenges and valuable learning experiences. It helped me break the bubble I had created around myself when it came to talking to strangers and convincing them, gradually boosting my confidence in communication and negotiation.

I also enhanced important soft skills like persuasion and networking, which were essential for interacting effectively with respondents and stakeholders. Additionally, I learned to adapt my approach to different mindsets and situations, developed strategies to handle them, and built resilience by overcoming obstacles along the way. The three Stage evaluation by Industry mentor and faculty guide keeps us on a consistent path of excelling at every stage, if one aspires to be an A grader.

Disclaimer: The content is published as a marketing initiative between Careers360 and IBS Mumbai.