Learn Why An Internship at HPCL Was Only A Tip Of The Iceberg For Rachna
What is the selection process for an Internship at HPCL?
The selection procedure comprised of two rounds.
- Group Discussion
- Personal Interview
Students shortlisted in the first round were only a handful. I was fortunate to have prepared well in advance for both, the group discussion and the personal interview.
Pursuing my MBA in operations, landing an internship in HPCL with a project on operations itself was only a tip of the iceberg. I had a lot on my plate to look forward to. For a person who loves traveling, I got an excellent opportunity to travel all the way to Pune for my internship. Getting a decent accommodation for a period of two months wasn’t easy and I had to seek help from my seniors who were already working in Pune. Living amongst the ones I knew, however, made this internship an even better experience for me.
What did I learn from my Internship at HPCL?
Some key takeaways for me were a few skills I acquired at HPCL. A few of the many skills I learned were observation skills, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills. These helped me grow as an individual in the course of the project.
Busy with the daily routine and project, I couldn’t hang out with my team-mates off the schedule. Even so, I did meet all the department heads during my stay at HPCL. I recall an instance from the day I attended the award ceremony, meant to felicitate the HPCL transporters. It was during that time when I got an opportunity to talk to the transporters of HPCL who shared the issues they face while working for the company. It was an eye-opener, knowing about the hassle these transporters have to go through. This also helped me immensely with my project.
If given a chance, I would definitely say yes to their offer, without blinking an eye. I would love to work amongst the best brains of the country. It would be an excellent opportunity to work at HPCL, both for my personal and career growth curve.