Alumni Talks

Alumni Talk ( 06-04-2026) :- Mr. Balagopal M G

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

An engaging and insightful interactive session was conducted today at SMBS with distinguished alumnus Mr. Balagopal from the 2003 batch. The session proved to be a valuable experience for students, offering practical guidance and real-world perspectives on career development and the corporate environment. His presence was warmly welcomed, and the session quickly evolved into an inspiring exchange of ideas and experiences. During the interaction, he elaborated on the dynamic nature of the corporate world, highlighting both its challenges and opportunities. He spoke in detail about the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and maintaining a positive attitude in the face of workplace difficulties. His emphasis on resilience and perseverance resonated strongly with the audience, encouraging students to stay determined and focused on their goals. He also provided practical advice on career planning, skill development, and the importance of building strong professional relationships. By sharing real-life experiences, he gave students a clearer understanding of what to expect as they transition from academic life to professional careers. The session was highly interactive, with students actively participating and seeking clarification on various career-related concerns. Mr. Balagopal patiently addressed their queries, offering thoughtful insights and motivation.

SPEAKER AND PARTICIPATION

Alumni Talk (27-11-2025) :- Ms. Amrita Sunilkumar.

EVENT IDENTIFICATION

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Alumni Talk, a professional development seminar organised by the MBA Semester 3 students, was successfully held on November 27, 2025, from 10 am to 12 pm in the Smart classroom, SMBS. The session featured alumna Ms. Amrita Sunilkumar. The program began with the formal welcome by Prof. Dr. Johnny Johnson, Head of the Department, followed by welcome address to the attendees by Sooraj J Nair.

The talk primarily focused on guiding final year students through the process of creating professional, high impact resumes. It included topics like what recruiters really want, the anatomy of a winning resume, common resume mistakes, essential professional attributes, making a lasting first impression, job search strategies that actually work and the action plan. The talk concluded with a short foundational session on leveraging LinkedIn for professional networking before Malavika S Nair delivered the vote of thanks.

SPEAKER AND PARTICIPATION

OBJECTIVES AND KEY TOPICS

Key objectives:

• To provide students with a clear, step by step methodology for effective resume construction.
• To explain the criteria that recruiters and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) use to evaluate resumes.
• To offer a foundational overview of LinkedIn as a mandatory professional networking tool.

Key topics covered:

• Resume masterclass: formatting, quantifying achievements, writing compelling summary and avoiding common errors.
• ATS best practices
• LinkedIn short session: importance of profile completeness and basic networking etiquette.