My First Job Podcast

I BECAME A BANKER'S BOSS | How to Get a Relationship Manager's Job

In this podcast I share my journey of becoming a banker's boss and how I secured a relationship manager position in the amazing world of relationship banking! 🌟 If you're interested in pursuing a career in banking and finance or are simply curious about what it takes to thrive as a relationship manager, this video is for you. Join me as I explore the key skills, qualifications, and strategies required to break into this lucrative field. I’ll discuss the critical role of relationship managers in banking, how they build and maintain client relationships, and the impact they have on a bank’s success. Whether you're a recent graduate or considering a career change, I provide valuable insights and tips to help you stand out in the competitive banking industry. Learn about the qualifications needed, interview tips, and what to expect on the job. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful content on building a successful career in banking and finance! 🚀 #BankingCareer #RelationshipManager #CareerAdvice #FinanceJobs #BankingIndustry #CareerGrowth #JobTips #FinancialServices

A career in retail banking - Jaya Janardhanan - My First Job - Episode 23

From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Jaya's Journey to Revolutionize Banking Here are the notes summarizing the key points from the podcast summary: - Jaya Janardhanan left her corporate banking career to start her own company, Krayontek Solutions, aimed at helping banks streamline operations and adapt to changes in the industry. - Jaya shares her journey from joining a bank after graduating to transitioning from corporate banking to retail banking, learning new skills like Demat operations on the job. - She describes helping establish centralized operations for ICICI Bank, streamlining manual processes and deciding which tasks to keep at branches vs centralize - Jaya took on a Six Sigma project to improve the inefficient 23-day account opening process, reducing it to just 1 day with innovations like pre-generated kits. - ICICI Bank introduced customer-centric changes like 8-to-8 banking under CEO KV Kamath's leadership, staying ahead of the curve. - Jaya implemented "Project Crisp" to handle cash rush, introducing a system for customers to deposit cash in sealed packets, which built trust through CCTV monitoring for transparency Her experiences highlight embracing new methodologies, challenging the status quo, and adapting solutions based on customer needs for operational improvements and innovations in banking.

Careers in curing addiction - Soumya Shankar Raman - Episode 22

From Banker to Healer: Soumya's Journey in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Soumya, the head of therapy and operations at TTK Hospitals, shares her unconventional journey from banking to mental health and addiction treatment. Despite societal stigma, she found her calling in this field, driven by her passion for helping others. Her days are unpredictable, managing crises, assisting patients, and ensuring smooth operations at the rehabilitation center The speaker initially planned to follow their father's footsteps in HR but discovered a passion for social work, particularly medical and psychiatric care. Their experience with community work during their MSW program exposed them to issues like domestic violence, alcoholism, and mental health concerns, fueling their desire to be a catalyst for positive change. Soumya faced resistance from her family when pursuing a career in addiction counseling, as it was seen as unsuitable for a woman However, she persisted, driven by her strong desire to make a difference. She emphasizes the importance of not letting others dictate one's path, even if it means dealing with strife. The speakers discuss the growing issue of drug addiction among minors in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic They highlight the importance of evidence-based rehabilitation programs, including detoxification, counseling, and holistic therapies like horticulture, music, and animal-assisted therapy, to support recovery.

A career in designing and building the systems inside buildings - H. Sriram - Episode 21

H. Sriram is the Director at IBS Gulf Design, which he co-founded in 2009. His company is involved in the design of complex mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in modern buildings that people never have to think about. Starting off as a supervisory trainee in Voltas back in Chennai in 1985, Sriram has helmed projects in Abu Dhabi, Brunei, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia before he decided to strike out on his own in 2009. His work is highly technical and those in the building and construction industry know what it takes to design the internal systems of a building to keep it ticking. The company's client list includes some of the world's largest corporations. How does one go about building a career in infrastructure development where huge sums of money are involved #engineering #design #mep #mechanical #electrical #plumbing #airconditioning #projectmanagement

A career writing fiction spanning young adult, romance and horror genres - Andaleeb Wajid - Episode 20

Andaleeb Wajid is a writer with a repertoire spanning young adult, romance and horror genres. Her early influences were, as she puts it, derived from a family of storytellers. And she has eased into writing over 40 books in just 14 years. In a world where the cliche is that everyone has one book in them, Andaleeb has a stream inside her. And she taps into it with ease. What is her method? How did it come to define her life? And how does she keep finding the characters who dot her novels? This will be a conversation about how our careers find us, at times, instead of our searching for them. And Andaleeb riffing through the chapters in her life. https://www.instagram.com/andaleebwajid/ [https://www.instagram.com/andaleebwajid/] #author #writer #career #job #romance #yougadult #horror #self-publishing