Exploring & preparing for career

[Internal Assessment I]

Self- Analysis

Submitted to: Submitted BY:

Ms. Kirti Jain Hiteshi Chouhan
Trainer, CFS 2018BBASF006 / JLU03523
JLBS, JLU Bhopal BBA (H) Strategic Finance V

I. Identification of target:
 1) My plans after studies-

I know for sure that after my immediate plan after BBA is to pursue MBA abroad which involves
preparing for IELTS and also GMAT. My major focus is to go through with this plan based on
scholarships available. I am currently preparing for these exams and gaining some work
experience through my internship and social work.
After my MBA, I initially was planning to pursue a career in the HR field. But for a few months
now, I've been thinking to not stick to one but rather explore the different and very fresh
opportunities that are being offered in the MBA sector. For example, working for animal care is
something I've always been very passionate about so maybe a career there(?) That being said,
it'd be stupid to make a rigid plan at this point. So, I will wait and see.
 
2) What do I want to do?

I am still trying to gauge what exactly I want to do and I have not set out a plan yet of too far into
the future. All I know is I want to be financially independent and well off in the long term, want to
have a good experience of working in the corporate sector.

II. Areas of improvement and skills:

Areas of
Improvement
Verbal fluency
Conflict resolution
Setting SMART goals
Good judgment

III. Job Descriptions and their Analysis:

Hard Skills Soft Skills

Planning & Strategy Formulation Organization
Microsoft Office Flexibility
Google docs, sheets, slides, etc. Leadership
Virtual media marketing Communication
WordPress Responsibility
Video and Photo editing Time-Management
Designing and Presentation Attention to detail
Project Management Self-Motivated
Research and Report Driven
Writing Skills Competitive
 Analysis of skills is highlighted with a ’rouge tint’.

i. Management Consultant Job Description

Description:
Seeking Consultants and Senior level professionals to fulfill various Consulting roles in our World Class
Finance team.

Requirements:
Industry Experience:
Financial Services experience required within one of the three industries - Banking, Capital Markets,
Mortgage industry (Fannie/Freddie) experience would be a plus.

Functional Skills:
*Finance/Accounting professional with Finance Transformation, Financial Reporting, Management
Reporting, and Performance Management.
*Finance operations experience in the general account, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll
and T&E processing is a plus.
*Candidates should possess functional experience with ABC, ABM, MIS, RaRoc, FTP, Profitability
reporting, etc.

Technical skills:
*Experience with Cognos, Hyperion, Microsoft and/or Oracle business analysis software.
*Good knowledge of ERP component architectures.
*Basic knowledge of Microsoft, Java, and web-based architectures and database design.

Interpersonal skills:
*Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education:
*MBA Finance/Accounting preferred, or BA/BS Finance/Accounting with Certification.
*CPA or CMA preferred.

Travel required.

ii. Financial Analyst Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for general financial analysis for variety of marketing
departments including Communications, Research, Competitive Intelligence, e-Commerce, Offers &
Products and Customer Relationship Management. Responsible for evaluating and predicting
Marketing spending and return. Responsible for measurement, planning and forecasting of
Marketing activities and implications to income statement and balance sheet. Responsible to
develop new capabilities to improve processes and efficiency of spend, and to develop appropriate
financial methods of evaluating and measuring Marketing performance to be applied by financial
reporting teams. Evaluate business proposals with complete analysis of economic impact on
business. Provide linkage across organization of analytical methods and definitions used in analysis
and reporting of acquisition and base offers, valuation of customers and health of the customer
base. Serve as a resource to Marketing partners and Finance teammates on analytical methods and
financial measures for Marketing.

REQUIREMENTS: 3-5 years of corporate finance experience. A minimum of four years of experience

performing complex financial modeling and analysis, and demonstrated proficiency in database
management and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as
well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection. Knowledge of overall business
strategy and operations including business processes, revenue and cost components and drivers of
these measures, customer behavior, profitability and return on investment modeling and general
economic modeling. Experience and demonstrated capability of serving as effective financial
business partner in customer oriented environment dealing with wide range of business areas
including marketing and promotion, pricing, distribution, compensation, customer loyalty and
customer care. Knowledge and experience in project management. Strong attention to detail and
strong analytical ability required. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Some
travel may be required. Ability to adapt easily to change.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent experience required. Master's

degree or other advanced degree in related discipline preferred. MBA desired.

Description:
Analysts are business partners responsible for the financial management of an organization. They
play an active role in strategic decision making. Responsibilities may include one or more of the
following:
-Performing industry competitive analysis
-Engaging in pricing and cost decisions
-Driving financial planning processes and capital budget decisions
-Comprehending and influencing the impacts of technology decisions
-Providing functional business support to Supply Chain, R&D and Marketing
 
Seeking business minded individuals with solid financial, analytical and business problem solving
skills. A proven record of leadership and strong communications is also required. Backgrounds in
finance/accounting, supply chain/operations and other related business or technical disciplines are
preferred.

iii. Risk Management Job Description

We are known for our ability to provide our clients with innovative approaches to participating in
the financial marketplace, managing balance sheets, and optimizing capital structures. But we also
manage our own market, credit, liquidity and business risks. As a Financial Management Associate,
you'll work in one of the most stimulating environments in the industry.

The Financial Management Associate program will provide you with exposure to these critical
functions within Bear Stearns. From the beginning, we'll put you to work tackling challenging
projects in areas such as:

Trading risk management

The Risk Management Department seeks to understand the market risk profile of each trading area
and to ensure accurate internal reporting of the firm's risk positions. As a risk management
associate, you will assist a senior risk manager with reviews of daily activity and a variety of special
projects.

Credit risk management

The Global Credit Department measures and monitors the risk Bear Stearns faces when dealing with
counterparties that must meet forward obligations arising from a variety of sophisticated fixed
income, equity and commodity products. You may model unusual derivatives transactions to
determine the potential credit exposure they create for Bear Stearns; assess the creditworthiness of
our counterparties; and use stress-testing techniques to analyze portfolios of trades.

Liquidity/capital management
As part of the Chief Financial Officer's team, this group assesses the adequacy of Bear Stearns'
capital and funding structure and evaluates how well the business units utilize allocated capital
resources. Your responsibilities in this group would be to help evaluate a wide variety of
performance measures and funding/liquidity analyses.

iv. Strategic Planning Director Job Description

As a Director, Strategic Planning, you will be responsible to develop and lead the annual 3-year
planning process and Country Environmental Assessment process; consolidate Country Plans;
identify critical issues/opportunities; develop strategic recommendations to management on how to
optimize near-term growth. You will provide support to the President on an as needed basis;
prepare for the Quarterly Analyst Conference call; develop presentations, speeches, and outlines;
monitor industry trends and company news. You will provide support to the strategic issues
management process; identify and assess strategic issues; lead and/or participate and/or facilitate
strategic discussion and where necessary, manage strategic initiatives. You will also assess new
business opportunities; assess potential impact and formulate strategic recommendations in
response to changes in the global health care environment; participate in various ad-hoc projects as
directed. In addition, you will participate in the therapeutic area strategic planning process,
providing guidance on process and methodology, and developing cross TA analysis and
recommendations.

This position requires an MBA in science, marketing or finance from a leading business school with a
minimum of 3 years industry experience or 3 years in a major consulting firm. Experience in
strategic planning or a related discipline is preferred. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills;
global perspective; understanding of the scientific aspects of global pharmaceutical and
biotechnology business are required. Candidate must also have a proven track record of
accomplishment and experience of working effectively at a senior level.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits programs including stock options, child-care
subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development
programs. Please forward your resume with salary requirements and job reference code to the
address below.

v. Health Care Consultant Job Description

We are a growing boutique healthcare strategy consulting serving all sectors of the healthcare industry.
We are searching for high potential and high contribution consultants that add value now and will grow
through the job. Our consultants serve to develop analysis from the simple to complex as determined by
the client and project scope. Consultants will soon manage a section of work for a project from the
design to the integration of the work and client interface. The consultant will then begin to manage the
whole project to managing SBU relationships and then manage company relationships.

Job Qualifications

 Our ideal candidate holds an MBA.

 2-7 years of healthcare strategy consulting experience with payer, provider or services
organizations.
 Superior consulting and analytic skills are a must. 

Our business model is slightly different than many consulting firms. We seek a balance between world
class deliverables and lifestyle recognition--in particular our travel model is to work from our offices and
travel to client sites solely for meetings.

Job Description

1. Perform complete analyses within the scope of the project from the simple to the complex. 
2. Structure methodologies, analyze, summarize the findings, and apply the findings to the project.
3. Manage a section of work from simple to complex.  Understand the scope of the total project. 
Design an approach.  Determine the resources needed to complete the project. Select
methodology and complete the work.  Develop the recommendations, integrate with the
project and manage the client interface.
4. Managing a project includes managing the executive relationship, organize the team, structure
the work plan, complete the work, introduce the work to the client and develop the implications
for the client. 
5. Manages SBU relationships by building a development strategy and deepen trust-based
relationships.  Drive the business impact of the project or more than one project.
6. Manages company relationships by becoming the trusted advisor to the CEO and the Board. 
Improve total company performance.  Lead multiple engagements for the client over time.

vi. Project Manager Job Description

Description: 
PROJECT MANAGER
Works with internal clients to handle complex systems implementations and/or to drive continuous
process improvement.  Responsible for providing analytical services to ensure successful
implementation and rollout of all products and services (terminal, personal computer, host-to-host,
reporting and MIS). Works with clients to streamline their programs and procedures.  Demonstrates
both strong technical knowledge and professionalism to interact with the customer base.  
 
BACKGROUND
Operations/Service Management background or previous experience within an operating center,
customer service, fraud prevention or performance engineering environment preferred.
Experience in work flow analysis and redesign, continual process improvement and change
implementation.
Ability to perform effectively in a high volume transaction environment.
 
SKILLS
o Demonstrated project management and leadership skills
o Ability to drive continuous process improvement
o Strong customer service orientation
o Strong analytical thinking
o Effective communication skills
o Strong problem solving skills
o Ability to create and maintain effective work teams
o Strong PC skills including:  Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
o Experience with Microsoft Project, Access and Visio software desirable
o Effective coaching, training and development of others
 vii. Market Research Manager Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES: Senior level individual contributor that provides complete, thorough staff work
performing research and analysis of the company's markets and customers. Research and make
presentations on critical customer, and market trends. Analyze customer needs, perceptions, and
behavior through a combination of proprietary and syndicated customer research studies. Develop
research questionnaires, analyze and interpret the data, develop presentations and make
recommendations on findings. Coordinate major research programs. Perform statistical analysis and
modeling of customer research results. Support vendors to conduct research. Contribute to analysis
of market environment & future trends; make recommendations based on findings. Publish regular
updates on market environment to track company progress. Provide customer data for marketing
campaigns & customer analytics. Maintain and provide on-going support for research databases and
models. Manage on-going tracking studies providing monthly updates and insightful summaries.
Document all research findings. Coordinate with others on the research team. Support client teams
providing an integrated view of their segment/market or function. Focus on Wireless Data research
needs.

REQUIREMENTS: Must have a minimum of four years experience managing quantitative and

qualitative market research projects. Proficiency with personal computers including Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint and Excel, is required. Must have the ability to apply statistical and other
multivariate analyses. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to
clearly communicate research results/conclusions in written reports. Must think strategically:
critically evaluate and clearly synthesizes information. Demonstrate maturity and good judgment.
Must have the ability to work independently. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to organize
and complete multiple projects in an efficient and timely manner. Must show extreme attention to
follow through and work quality. Excellent interpersonal skills, with a ability to effectively interact
with a diverse team of people, is required. Must demonstrate the ability to deal with a fast paced
environment with changing work priorities.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent experience required. Master's

degree or other advanced degree in related discipline preferred.
 viii. Assistant Brand Manager Job Description

Position Title:  Assistant Brand Manager

Summary:     The overall role of brand management is to create consumer demand.   They are
responsible for formulating the brand’s long-term strategy and developing and executing marketing
plans.  They define the brand’s pricing, packaging, trade merchandising, advertising and promotion
strategies and allocate the budget accordingly.  They execute marketing initiatives in support of long
term strategies through leadership of the business unit team. They are accountable for delivering
the brand’s profit, volume and market share objectives.  This position assists the business unit team
on assigned brands or will manage smaller brands in all aspects of the P&L.
Responsibilities: 
o Closely monitors and analyzes sales volumes, market share trends and competitive activity.
o Assists in developing and executing promotional initiatives to profitably increase
consumption within budgeted parameters.
o Assists in the identification and development of business building ideas and works with
other business unit team members to execute the plans that meet investment criteria.  
o Coordinates product management and/or cost reduction projects with internal and external
resources to achieve results (product development, production planning, trade promotion,
sales, market research, consultants and advertising agencies).
o Analyzes consumption and shipment data and compares results to established objectives to
assure the effectiveness of marketing programs.
Educational Requirements:  
o BS/BA degree in a business related function
o MBA (concentration in Marketing preferred)  
Success Attributes:            
o Demonstrated leadership and team skills
o Strategic thinking skills
o Analytical and problem solving skills
o Communication skills (written and oral)
o Creativity
o Results orientation
o Multifunctional skill base (financial, operations as well as marketing)
o Persuasiveness and tenacity to sell ideas
o High level of initiative and assertiveness
 ix. Human Resources Manager Job Description

Background:                                                                                                   
We are the world's largest biotechnology company, uses science and innovation in an effort to
dramatically improve people's lives. We aspire to be the world's best human therapeutics company.
Our researchers harness the powerful tools of cellular and molecular biology and medicinal
chemistry to discover, develop and commercialize naturally occurring proteins, antibodies and small
molecules, with the goal of extending the reach of science to unleash the body's own powerful
therapeutic responses.

Requirements:
The successful candidate will have excellent leadership, project management, analytical,
communication, presentation and interpersonal skills including the following:
- Understanding of organizational dynamics and the ability to think strategically
- Ability to apply understanding of project management strategies to complex organizational issues
- Commitment to strategic business partnerships. Ability to quickly build effective partnerships and
relationships at all levels of the organization
- Must be able to multi-task, deal with ambiguity, work in a team environment, recognize trends,
and identify systematic approaches to solving problems in a fast moving, dynamic environment
- Ability to utilize, evaluate, and convey statistical tools and methods.
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Linear, analytical, and creative thinker
- Strong organizational, time management and project management skills
- Strong issue resolution, and facilitation skills

Familiarity in applying Six Sigma methodologies a plus. BS /BA degree required, MBA, MILR or
equivalent experience strongly preferred

Job Summary:
The successful candidate will assist in applying sound project management, problem solving and
process improvement tools or methodologies to achieve strategic and tactical staffing plans.

- Participates as a member of the corporate staffing leadership team

- Assists in business and staff planning: data identification, gathering, analysis, and reporting
- Focal point for all project activity within Corporate Staffing.
- Coordinates project progress, resources and budgets
- Facilitates working sessions for project planning and process design
- Coordinates written and oral communication for projects and change management
- Coordinate with colleagues and/or external consultants regarding project deliverables, roles,
resource requirements, timelines and costs. Develop appropriate qualitative and quantitative metrics
to measure the effectiveness of the project.
- Provides tools and assistance to Corporate Staffing team regarding the definition, implementation
and management of project activity.
 x. Human Resource Generalists Job Description

While the computer industry has stabilized, we have grown our business by an average of 19% a
year for the last five years and are on target to double our revenue AGAIN by 2007 - no small feat
for a Fortune 50 company. To fuel our growth, we continue to profitably expand our product and
service offerings. From our foundations as a notebook and desktop provider, we have grown to
prominence in servers & storage, printers, PDAs, switching equipment and services.

Through our efforts to become a truly enduring organization, we are quickly earning recognition as
one of the world's best run companies.
At the heart of our continuing success is a passionate desire to make our company more than a
great financial institution. We have embarked on a cultural transformation, that is changing the way
we define ourselves as a company and re-shaping the way we relate with our employees, our
customers and the communities in which we operate.

The Human Resources organization is at the forefront of this transformation. Many Human
Resources led initiatives - developing and hiring leaders, redesigning our reward systems, leveraging
our diverse global capabilities and facilitating the creation of a winning culture - are among the top
priorities for our company.

To fuel our continuing growth and support our cultural transformation, we are currently seeking a
number of Human Resources professionals.
Senior Human Resources Generalists

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for providing a full range of Human Resources
leadership for an assigned client group. By actively driving programs and processes in the areas of
talent acquisition & management, employee relations, leadership development and performance
management, the Human Resources Generalist contribute significantly to our business objectives.

Specific responsibilities of the Human Resources Generalist include, but are not limited to:

- Pro-actively evaluate HR metrics and make recommendations to improve organizational

effectiveness
- Support & implement new programs and training that drive the adoption of a winning culture
- Coach and facilitate management team in the areas of performance management, pay planning &
career planning

It is expected that the Human Resources Generalist will possess the following skills and
qualifications:
- 4-10 years experience in Human Resources management
- Degree in Human Resources or advanced degree in Business
- Solid understanding of individual motivation principles, micro and macro organizational behavior
- Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of HR management.