The Human Resources (HR) Club at SJIM focuses on accelerating the application of knowledge gained in classrooms. Recently, the HR Club conducted a “professional experience sharing” activity for PGDM Year I students who will be entering the corporate world soon for summer internship. The event was organized by student coordinators from Year I (Ms. Shreya J, Ms. Annapurna L, Mr. Rohit Philip Alexander, Ms. Sonal) and Year II (Ms. Anya Mary Samson) of PGDM program with the guidance of the faculty coordinator, Dr. Shehla Malik.

The speakers were chosen from PGDM Year II for all four domains – Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Operations. Mr. Praveen Devarakonda, Mr. Hrishik Powani, Mr. Arnon Royston Pinto (Finance); Mr. Elton Joy D’souza (Marketing); MS. Judy J, Mr. Nikhil J (Operations); Ms. Aleena Johnson, Ms. Kallavi Srikanth Harshitha (Human Resources) shared their internship experience.

They also shared key insights gained while working in corporate during their industry internship program (IIP) in 2021. Further, they highlighted many useful tips for resume building and interview preparation with juniors. The speakers thoughtfully answered various queries raised by the juniors who were very interactive and had a great learning experience.

The SJIM HR conclave, an annual event to keep students abreast with the latest trends in HR, is held every year. This year’s conclave revolved around the theme “HR 4.O” which is closely linked to the so-called industry 4.O, or to the fourth major industrial revolution.The speakers for this session were Mr. Paul Jacob – HR Director, Pramati Technologies, Mr.Nadeem Pasha – TA Head, Inspirage, Ms.Manu Srinivasan – Founder HR Marga; Mr. Sanjay Mitra – GM HR, ITC.

The Human Resources Club at SJIM revolves around imparting knowledge on current HR trends, news and practices, and equipping students with skills that compliment concepts taught in classrooms. This is done through various activities such as debates, quizzes, role plays, guest lectures and the like.

The HR Club also gives members the opportunity to suggest and organise events and display their genius in handling difficult scenarios through various initiatives.

Among the Club's initial set of events, was an HR-round table conference, a first of its kind, where esteemed delegates from varies industries were invited to display their opinions on talent retention in organisations in a world of high attrition.

The club is backed by the support of accomplished faculty members at SJIM, who provide necessary direction and guidance.