जो कहा गया, सब किया। फिर भी आगे नहीं बढ़ पाई। (I did everything they asked but I still didn’t grow.) A fresher told me this after her first appraisal. For months, she tried to be the easy one. Took work without full clarity. Accepted timelines she wasn’t sure about. Avoided questions as she didn’t want to look inexperienced. She sorted the mess quietly and did not talk much when things worked. The feedback she received at her appraisal confused her: “ You work hard, but we don’t see...

If there’s one thing I keep noticing in college corridors, it’s this silent doubt sitting inside students no matter how smart they are. You could be aiming for a job, thinking of your own startup, or getting ready for higher exams, but none of that kicks off until you trust yourself a little more every day. Here are five ways to actually build self-belief, not just talk about it like a motivational poster. 1. Choose one thing and get really good at it College throws too many directions at...

That was a genuine question from one of my students recently and it made me smile. The answer is: Yes… and No. AI tools like ChatGPT can be a game-changer for interview prep when used the right way. Here’s how students can leverage AI effectively: Mock Interviews: Practice with realistic, customized questions tailored to your field. Company Research: Quickly understand a company’s mission, values, and current focus areas. Feedback & Refinement: Use AI to refine your responses, improve...