The Dream Realized: Landing a Job at Microsoft
For many aspiring tech professionals, securing a position at industry giants like Google, Microsoft, Apple, or IBM is the ultimate dream. Harshita Banthia, an MBA student at the esteemed Goa Institute of Management (GIM), turned this dream into reality by securing a coveted job offer from Microsoft, accompanied by an impressive package of Rs 55 lakhs per annum. This achievement marks the highest package offered by GIM this year.
Harshita’s Journey to Success
Prior to joining GIM for her MBA, Harshita Banthia worked as a software development engineer at an international bank in Pune. She holds a BTech degree from a college in Chhattisgarh and hails from Raipur, where she resides with her family.
GIM Celebrates Harshita’s Achievement
Earlier this year, the Goa Institute of Management proudly announced Harshita Banthia’s remarkable accomplishment through an official release. The statement commended a bright young woman from a family of advocates who pursued her dreams and successfully achieved her life goals.
GIM’s Contribution to Harshita’s Success
“She scored amazingly well in her CAT exams, and applied to multiple institutes,”
The management school attributed Harshita Banthia’s exceptional opportunity at one of the world’s largest tech companies to the unique combination of technical skills and perspective development she acquired during her time at the Business school.
GIM’s Commitment to Student Success
Dr. Ajit Parulekar, the director of the Goa Institute of Management, emphasized GIM’s consistent dedication to industry excellence and the well-being of its students. He stated, “We encourage our students to bear the torch of conscious leadership and excel in their career paths. Like every year, we have seen tremendous growth in our recruiters’ portfolio and placements this year too.”
GIM’s Impressive Placement Statistics
In the previous year, GIM reported an average salary package of Rs 14.66 lakhs per annum. The institute’s commitment to academic excellence was reaffirmed when it secured the 36th rank in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) among management colleges.
GIM’s 2020-21 Academic Year Success
In the 2020-21 academic year, out of 424 graduates, an astounding 407 secured placements. The median salary for these students was an impressive Rs 10 lakhs per annum.
Harshita Banthia: A Shining Example
Harshita Banthia’s journey from Chhattisgarh to securing a coveted position at Microsoft serves as a shining example of what determination, education, and the right opportunities can achieve. Her success story is a testament to the quality education and career prospects that institutions like GIM provide.