My internship at Puma India developed my skills in time management -By Foram Naik from SIBM Bengaluru

Puma India, a pioneer in sportswear, lives by the mantra “Forever Faster is more than being quick.” Their simple philosophy has never failed to inspire me. Being a sports enthusiast, doing an internship at Puma India seemed like a well-placed decision. After all, who wouldn’t like to be associated with such a reputed brand?

What is the selection process for doing an internship at Puma India?

The selection process for doing an internship at Puma India was fairly simple yet difficult to crack. It comprised of two rounds of Personal Interview which tested me on parameters like General Knowledge, CV-based questions, and past work experiences. It is imperative to go through your CV beforehand, carefully, to ace Puma India’s selection process.

What was my role during my internship at Puma India?

During the course of my internship at Puma India, I was offered the role of a Strategy Intern. If asked to divulge details about my responsibilities, I would say that it basically required me to Develop Initiatives and Build Projects from scratch with the aim of achieving specific goals. This role, though challenging, entailed a plethora of learning and growth opportunities for me. Overall, my internship at Puma India was a well-rounded experience.

What did I learn during my internship?

Given the domain of my role, the major area that I was able to work on was my Time Management Skills. My project was a strategic initiative which involved interdependency between various departments. So, it was crucial to manage time in order to have meetings with people from other departments and people outside the organization (partners and vendors), take timely follow-ups and finally, work on the discussed ideas. I learned how managing time effectively can simplify your day at work and help to deliver results.

What is the work culture at Puma India?

Puma India India has a commendable work culture and an Open Door Policy. So, interacting with senior management was never an issue. But to specifically mention some interesting incidents, the induction party was the first opportunity where all the interns socialized with top-level executives. This session was marked with fun activities, dance, and games. Another one was when the company organized a lunch for all interns with HR heads. Last but not least, we also got a wonderful chance to listen to the MD of Puma India towards the end of our internship. All these events filled me with joy to the brim!

Given a chance, I would grab the opportunity to work with Puma India in the blink of an eye. Puma India is one of the top global brands and one of the few best places to work in India. Anyone aspiring to give a boost to his/her career should definitely try his luck in this reputed organization.

What did I learn from my mentor during the course of my internship?

Timely feedback sessions from my mentor helped me to deliver the best results. I could also spare time for fitness, sports, and leisure activities! The most important takeaway from these sessions was how important it is to always have a view of the bigger picture of the project at the back of your mind while doing daily tasks so that you do not digress from the real goal. My mentor was constantly there to guide and support me and encouraged new ideas. I cannot adequately express how thankful I’m to her.

To wrap up, doing an internship at Puma India was a riveting experience. The fun-filled fitness sessions, lunchtime chats, tennis games and desserts baked by my mentor, are some of the best memories I made during my internship at Puma India. Ah, simply captivating!