Alumni Speak
“My finance knowledge gave me an edge”
An Apeejay School of Management alumnus shares how resilience, honesty, and hustle shaped his fast-evolving career path.
Shubham Kumar, an alumnus of Apeejay School of Management (Batch 2023–2025), has navigated an unconventional yet inspiring professional journey. Currently working as an Executive Assistant at iEnergizer, Shubham’s path reflects adaptability, self-belief, and the courage to make tough decisions early in his career.
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Can you walk us through your professional journey after graduating from ASM?
My first placement came through the CRC at Business Octane Solutions as a Territory Manager. However, it was an on-field marketing role, and honestly, it wasn’t my choice, I had initially been aiming for finance roles. Within a couple of months, I realised it wasn’t the right fit and decided to move on.
How did you land your current role at iEnergizer?
That was pure hustle. I actively applied on LinkedIn for a week without any backup. Many recruiters questioned my short stints, but I was completely honest about my journey. Within seven days, I secured my role at iEnergizer in the banking process, which aligns perfectly with my finance background.
How has your specialisation in Finance helped you?
It made a huge difference. Despite my job switches, my finance knowledge gave me an edge. During interviews, I focused on what I had studied, and that credibility helped recruiters see my potential.
Any key learning from your time at ASM?
Consistency. I had one of the highest attendance in my batch because I didn’t want regrets later. ASM’s Finance professors played a big role in shaping my understanding and personality.
