Pulkit Shakya
Mathematics & computing (Dual)
PPOs
Estee Advisors Private Limited
Interviewed by:
Shubham Jhakkar
Internships
PPOs
20th September 2020
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Why PPO?
Any tips for securing a PPO?
Summary of the specifics.
Importance of good relations within the company?
Criteria used while handing out PPOs?
How did you stand out among your colleagues?
Policies regarding PPOs?
First and foremost, I decide whether I liked the work or not and see what similar companies would be available for me during the campus recruitment. If I think I can get into a better field or company by sitting in the placements, I would do so. However, during this season, there was uncertainty regarding the number of companies hiring due to the pandemic and hence the decision was much easier for me.
Try to listen and learn as much as you can from your managers. Also, if you are able to improvise on a solution which has been suggested or do something more than that is expected of you, it leaves a positive impression. If you don’t know anything, don’t hesitate to ask rather than doing it the wrong way. Additionally, if you are able to add into a conversation from your prior skills in the field(finance in my case), it shows your interest in the field and improves your reputation among your peers.
I had a final presentation of my project after which I had an interview with the HR head regarding my PPO. So, for me it was based on how my project went and how the HR team evaluates my abilities and interests. It is advisable to show your interest in the field and how the internship was an opportunity to hone your skills and how you can contribute more if given the chance. Some companies do have written tests which are used as a deciding factor.
I did not have any prior relations with seniors at the company and during this semester working from home never really gave me the opportunity to have any sort of bond with other members of the team. Hence, my work quality and sincerity played a significant role but having a good relationship might help.
The most important factor for them is the work which you have done throughout the intern period and your results along with the interest you have shown in the field. The more you are able to impress them with your work and your interest in the field, the better it is. If your manager/mentor keeps you in high regards, you have a good chance.
I worked on a project for Estee Advisors which is a financial firm. For me, the interest I showed towards learning new things combined with the fact that I knew quite a bit of fundamentals helped a lot. I was consequently able to contribute to our meetings through suggestions and was quite receptive of what was asked of me. Furthermore, I was able to complete the project given to me with some positive feedback from my mentors.
These are decisions which are made by the management in which your mentor/manager do not have much of a say. I have heard from friends who received pretty encouraging words from their manager but did not receive PPOs due to external factors. Normally, companies give PPOs to a significant number of interns. One can ask seniors who went to a particular company as an intern about how many interns a company usually gives. In my case, I knew my company gives PPOs based on the experience of seniors, however the number of PPOs is something which is not rigid.
