How internship at Maruti Suzuki India Limited helped Shubham enhance his understanding of industrial relations?
What was the selection process for an internship at the Maruti Suzuki India Limited?
The selection process at the Maruti Suzuki India Limited consists of the following three rounds:
- CV Shortlisting
- Group Discussion
- Personal Interview
A candidate has to breeze through all these rounds to bag an internship at this coveted organization. I managed to clear all the rounds and secured an internship at Maruti Suzuki India Limited with the HR Department.
What was my role during my internship?
During the course of my internship at Maruti Suzuki India Limited, I was associated with the HR department. My project was related to the Study and Benchmarking of the Flexible Workforce. Doing justice to my role required diligence and patience. I had to dig out the minutest detail and ensure no information was cornered during the information extraction process. This challenging role made me step out of my comfort zone. Now I can confidently say that I have become a thorough professional, ready to enter the corporate world.
What did I learn during my internship at Maruti Suzuki India Limited?
Given the extent of my role, I got an ample number of opportunities to work on my skills. The key takeaway was understanding the crux of Industrial Relations. I also understood the significance of balancing things. Hanging between the cliffs can instantly pull you down from highest to lowest points in the corporate culture. I could see the world of practicality and theory blend in front of my eyes. I also grasped the skill of networking which is an important skill to build an astounding career in the automobile industry.
What is the work culture at Maruti Suzuki India Limited?
I had to move to Gurgaon to pursue my internship at Maruti Suzuki India Limited. Adjusting in the new city was challenging but at the same time rewarding experience. To familiarize interns with the work environment, the company arranged an outing to Hotel Sheraton for all the newbies. It was an excellent session where we interacted and played games with senior management. The seniors gelled very nicely with us and there was no sense of superiority in their behavior. This session proved to be an ice breaker where all of us got a chance to mingle with each other and become a part of Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
Given an opportunity, I would grab the chance to work with Maruti Suzuki India Limited without a second thought. The brilliant work culture combined with a mix of super friendly seniors made working with Maruti Suzuki India Limited a memorable experience. No one in his right senses would like to lose this golden opportunity at any cost.
Interning at Maruti Suzuki India Limited was an honor. In addition, corporate meetings and corporate parties made me realize the power of networking. It also taught me that forging connections is one of the most important aspects of any profession. I certainly could not have asked for a better opportunity than this internship at Maruti Suzuki India Limited.