The Class of 2020 graduates will be entering the workforce during one of the most challenging times for the global economy. What could they do to be more employable amid the COVID-19 pandemic? SP Jain School of Global Management’s graduates from the Class of 2020 – Shruthi Dhanwanthary (Global MBA) and Divya Rajiv Shishodia (Bachelor of Business Administration) – share their experiences of successfully securing jobs amid the crisis in an interview with The National, a leading news publication in the Middle East.
Shruthi Dhanwanthary, who has just joined an educational technology firm, said it paid to keep an open mind. “I did an MBA in contemporary marketing management and graduated three months ago. I noticed there were suddenly a lot more jobs being advertised in the education and technology sector because of what was happening with COVID-19 and children having to learn from home. You are seeing companies doing a lot more online seminars and conference calls, and I think it’s an area that’s only going to get busier.”
Divya Rajiv Shishodia has urged her contemporaries to remain focused and upbeat. “My advice to graduates is to be ready to change your expectations.” She shared that she had recently been successful in finding work despite finishing her studies only in May. “I graduated in May and already have been offered a job at a digital marketing firm. You just have to stay positive and be focused on what you want.”