London Bhartiya Women Alliance

🌟 Join us TODAY for the Women's Careers Panel at King's College London! 🌟 Hear from inspiring speakers such as: Shivani Pawar, General Counsel and Risk, Herbert Smith Freehills Purvi Agarwal, Strategy and Transformation, HSBC Vidhi Surana, Transaction Services, Deloitte Jahnavi Sistla, Software Engineering, Citi 📅 Date: 2nd October (Today!) 🕕 Time: 6:30 pm onwards 📍 Venue: Nash Lecture Theatre, Strand Campus, King's College London 📢 Open to all KCL students! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eK7rSsKB

Join us on 2nd October for an insightful 'Women's Career Panel' event at the Nash Lecture Theatre, Strand Campus, hosted by the London Bhartiya Women's Alliance and KCL Hindu Society (NHSF). 🔹 Gain exclusive insights into careers in consulting, finance, and technology. 🔹 Network with industry professionals from HSBC, Citi, Deloitte, EY, and Herbert Smith Freehills. 🗓️ 2nd October, Wednesday 🕕 6:30 pm onwards 📍 Nash Lecture Theatre, Strand Campus, King's College London 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eK7rSsKB 📢 Open to all KCL students!

🚀Applications are NOW OPEN for the London Bhartiya Women Alliance Mentorship Scheme! 🚀 🌟 Are you a woman of South Asian descent looking to accelerate your finance, consulting, or technology career? Our mentorship program is designed to connect you with leading women professionals from top-tier firms! 💡 To apply, you must be: - Of South Asian descent - Studying at a UK university - Applying for roles in finance, consulting, or technology - Following us on Instagram and LinkedIn 📅 Important Dates: - Applications open: 8th September 2024 - Rolling deadline: 4th October 2024 Apply now and take the next step towards your dream career! 🌠 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eT2nZZiM This is your opportunity to gain guidance, expand your network, and develop the skills needed to excel in spring weeks, summer internships, or graduate roles.

Last week, we had an inspiring conversation with Ananya Badgayan, a final-year BAEcon Accounting and Finance student at the University of Manchester and former Asset Management Industrial Placement Intern at UBS. In the last three years, Ananya has successfully navigated her student career by working in diverse industries, from asset management to accounting to consulting. Passionate about helping others, she offered key tips to help you succeed. Here's a glimpse into our discussion: 🙌 Get Involved: Transitioning to a new environment can be tough. Proactively joining clubs, making connections, and taking exciting classes can ease the adjustment process. ⏳ Consistency is Key: Balancing studies and internship applications can be overwhelming. Dedicate time each day, even just an hour, and stay resilient in the face of setbacks. 🛠️ Industrial Placements vs. Internships: Both are valuable, but industrial placements often provide more hands-on experience and networking opportunities than shorter-term internships. 🎯 Balance and Structure: Maintain a healthy balance between academics, social life, and applications. Strategies like joining non-academic societies and structured routines can help. 🎨 Diversify Your Applications: Don’t limit yourself to one opportunity. Applying to various roles increases your chances of success. 💪 Stay Persistent: Keep applying, stay resilient, and trust that the right opportunity will come your way! Explore our entire conversation here: https://lnkd.in/e2h6RyfK

🚀 Exciting Opportunity: Join Us as a Mentor! The London Bhartiya Women Alliance is thrilled to announce our Student Mentorship Programme 2024/25! We're looking for professionals or current students who have secured internships or graduate roles in Finance, Consulting, Corporate Law, Technology, and Marketing to guide and mentor university students. 🗓️ Program Duration: Mid-Sep 2024 to Jan 2025 📅 Commitment: Monthly virtual meetings (~30 mins) ✅ Eligibility: Professionals or students with internships in relevant fields. If you're passionate about mentoring the next generation of female professionals of Indian heritage, sign up today by filling out the form below by 5th September! It only takes 1 minute. The mentee applications will open at the end of this month. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ejnFmA6x #Mentorship #ProfessionalGrowth #StudentSupport #CareerDevelopment

This week, we had an inspiring conversation with Prachi Agarwal, an M&A Associate at KPMG. In the last 4 years, Prachi has successfully navigated her career in the dynamic world of corporate finance, sharing invaluable insights for aspiring professionals. Passionate about her work and continuous learning, she offered some key tips to help you succeed. Here's a glimpse into our discussion: ⛳ Start Early: Explore career options early through societies, internships, and insight programs to make informed career decisions by graduation. 🙌 Varied Role and Clients: As an M&A Associate at KPMG, Prachi enjoys a diverse role with sell-side and buy-side projects involving owner-managed businesses and private equity firms. 🏫 ACA Qualification: Prachi's ACA qualification, completed in her first year, provides invaluable accounting knowledge for working with SME clients. 🏆 Soft Skills: Confidence and managing people and expectations are crucial soft skills for workplace success. 💻 Technical Skills: Essential technical skills include basic modelling and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. 🤝 Support Systems at KPMG: KPMG offers support from colleagues and leaders, flexible working options, and work-from-home opportunities to help employees balance their careers and personal lives. Explore our entire conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eR2-xzT6

This week, we had an inspiring conversation with Mehr Anand Jeswani, an incoming analyst at HSBC in Strategy and Transformation. Passionate about community building and career development, she shared valuable insights to help fellow international students in the UK thrive. Here's a glimpse into our discussion: 💫 🌐 Network and Get Involved: Engaging with student union societies, such as cultural, recreational, and academic societies, can provide international students a much-needed sense of community. 🤝 Importance of Mentorship and Support Systems: Mehr emphasized the critical role of mentorship, particularly highlighting the support from her university's career services and Purvi Agarwal (founder at LinknGrow) for application processes. 💼 Importance of Experience: Try to gain meaningful work experience every summer through internships, part-time jobs, or volunteering, even if not in the UK. 🎓 Balancing Studies and Applications: Balancing social life, academic responsibilities, and applications is crucial. Strategies like finding a study buddy, making vision boards, and creating a structured routine can help. 🔄 Diversify Applications and Keep Applying: She also highlights the importance of persistence and resilience, encouraging students to keep applying and trusting that they will eventually secure a role that fits them! Explore our entire conversation here: https://lnkd.in/e_8ca9VV

📢 Exciting News from the London Bhartiya Women Alliance! 🎉 Dear Members, We are thrilled to announce that WE ARE BACK and ready to embark on an exciting new journey with you! 🌟 Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up: Inspiring Interviews 🎙️: Featuring women in finance, law, and consulting to share insights and guidance for your career paths. Internship-Related Content 📚: Offering valuable insight into a day in the life of an intern! Mentorship Scheme 🤝: Connecting you with experienced mentors for personalized advice and support. Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities as we build a strong, supportive network for Indian female students in the UK! Warm regards, Mehak Mahajan Founder, London Bhartiya Women Alliance

Last week, we had an empowering conversation with Sonia Kalia, a Senior Manager at EY. Passionate about personal growth and leadership development, Sonia actively takes on roles to nurture talent, particularly aspiring female leaders, within EY's Technology Advisory team across diverse sectors. Here's a glimpse into our discussion: 💫 👩💼 Pursuing a Career in the Consulting Industry: Embrace challenging opportunities as they hold immense growth potential. Cultivate a supportive network in the workplace for continued advancement. 🔁 Leveraging Transferable Skills: Regardless of your academic background, recognise and utilise transferable skills like communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving. 🏔 Overcoming Challenges as a Woman in Tech: Advocate for inclusion and representation through open dialogue and cultivate a supportive network of mentors and allies. 🤝 Expand Your Network: Foster positive connections with colleagues and reach out for informational coffee chats as a student or intern. 📚 Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Remain curious and committed to personal and professional growth. Embrace opportunities for upskilling and adaptability. Explore our entire conversation here: https://lnkd.in/ecrfhRMm.

Last week, we had the opportunity to have an empowering conversation with Bhumika S., Future Trainee Solicitor at Allen & Overy. Here's a glimpse into our conversation: 💫 📕 Research is Crucial: Thorough research about the firms is essential before applying to vacation schemes or training contracts. This includes understanding the firm's culture, practice areas, recent deals, and initiatives. 💪 Persistence and Resilience: Bhumika emphasised the importance of perseverance despite facing rejection in the application process. She mentioned her experience of facing rejection but continuing to apply and eventually securing offers. 🙌 Preparation for Vacation Schemes: Once accepted into vacation schemes, candidates should refresh their knowledge about the firm, its practice areas, and recent developments. Having questions prepared for the scheme and proactively seeking information during the scheme are also recommended. ☕ During the vacation schemes, Don't view your fellow vacation scheme participants as your competitors; be collaborative and helpful. Summer vacation is a great time to meet different people in the firm, so don't hesitate to contact people for coffee chats. 🤔 Choosing Between Offers: If faced with multiple offers, candidates should consider factors such as the firm's culture, practice areas, opportunities for international work, and technological advancements. Ultimately, it's a personal decision that should align with individual preferences and career goals. 🙅♀️ Common Mistakes to Avoid: Some common mistakes during the application process include not fully answering questions, failing to link answers back to personal experiences, and not showcasing non-legal interests and experiences. 🖇 Delve into our entire conversation: https://lnkd.in/eXbpApfN