VIDEO TESTIMONIALS
Excellent LinkedIn Profile lands a Job!
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Viren, a seasoned and experienced professional, talks about the career advice he got from CareeRising at a time in his life where he was laid off during the oil and gas downturn. In working with CareeRising, he completely revamped his LinkedIn profile, and landed a job after a few weeks. The hiring manager explicitly told him that it was his LinkedIn Profile that was the reason they called him up in the first place!
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Pivoting to Careers in Data Science
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Not sure whether to get a Graduate Degree
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As a college student, looking for a change of major from pre-med to software engineering, Alex came to CareeRising for help with deciding which major was right for him, and later on, for job search strategies. With the help of CareeRising, Alex went through a decision making process in choosing a major that was right for him, gained access to a large network of prospective employers and is now happily working at ObjectRocket!
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When contemplating a career change, Arjun went to CareeRising for career advice to pivot careers from a Bollywood singer and Biology Major to a Data Analyst. After advice from CareeRising and getting his Masters in Business Analytics from UT Austin, Arjun currently works as a Business Analyst with DoorDash.
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When contemplating a career in Aerospace Engineering post High School, Anika consulted with CareeRising for advice. After discussions and a 'day in the life of' picture from CareeRising, she decided to go for her bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from UT Austin. After graduating, Anika is gainfully employed as a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman.
Feeling a need to grow in her career, she was not sure if getting a graduate degree would be beneficial for her career. Another session with CareeRising completely removed her doubts and has embarked on a journey to get her Masters degree while working at Northrop Grumman. |
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College Students entering the Job Market
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Panicking over a lost internship due to Covid-19, Nicole went to CareeRising for career advice on how to regain control over an event that was out of her hands. With the help of CareeRising, Nicole learned how to utilize her skills and interests, laid out actionable steps, and soon landed an internship as a result!
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Without a clear idea for life after college, Logan approached CareeRising to help create a personalized career strategy. With the help of CareeRising, Logan was able to create a clear strategy for life after college, and now has a job he loves at a large US airline company.
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Overwhelmed with the multiple factors it takes to find a job, Yuna went to CareeRising for career advice to help narrow the process down into simpler terms. With the help of CareeRising, she was able to learn how to prioritize certain factors and look at them more in depth than others as well as was able to find a job in data analytics at JP Morgan Chase.
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High School Students applying to Colleges
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Moninder’s son, Kabir, was in need of some guidance on his college and career plan. After searching for the best avenue for this conversation, Moninder found CareeRising! After only a few sessions with CareeRising, Kabir walked away with clarity regarding his future plans, a fully updated resume, and the confidence he needed moving forward. Kabir is now a Biology major at UT Austin and is excited about his future opportunities!
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The transition from high school student to college can be tough, especially if you don’t have a clear college plan. Pranjal was one of these students, but with the help of CareeRising, he created a detailed college plan and is now in control of his future! Pranjal has decided to major in Management Information Systems and is excited about his future opportunities!
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WRITTEN TESTIMONIALS
Am extremely grateful and privileged to our Mentees for sharing their career experiences and life journeys with us. Here is a sample of what they say (sorted by when we first met) about our career coaching, advising, and mentoring engagements.
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Ajay is one of the most honest and genuine individuals I have met. He has helped me sort out what I wanted to do with my career and what path I should be going down, and helped me emphasize my strengths and how to improve upon my weaknesses. His career advice has even helped my resume stand out and look tons cleaner. If anyone is looking for someone that is knowledgeable, compassionate and helpful with whatever career troubles they are having, don’t hesitate to contact him. - Jonathan Tran, 2020 |
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I reached out to Ajay when I started the process of applying to master’s programs in Data Science. Before speaking with Ajay, I was unsure of which path I wanted to pursue in Data Science which made researching programs overwhelming. Ajay cleared up all of the confusion I initially had by providing me with an in depth description of the different paths of Data Science and which path was best suited to my skill set and interests. Ajay also gave me specific action items to take which made the application process a lot more organized compared to the approach I took before. I was especially impressed that his advice was tailored to me as an individual and his ability to address my personal concerns about applying to master’s programs. - Neha Ravi, 2020 |
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I reached out to Ajay after losing my internship in the midst of Covid-19. I felt extremely hopeless given that I will be graduating soon and lost an extremely valuable opportunity to gain experience as I pursue a career in tech. Ajay really helped me pinpoint the big "WHY" of why I am learning what I'm learning and why I am pursuing a certain career. He helped me realize that there are many other ways within my own control to accomplish what I had hoped to accomplish through my internship. Not only did Ajay give me great life advice that helped me with the bigger picture, he gave me immediate tips on where I can improve my resume, LinkedIn profile, and what actual next steps I can take. After our call, I felt empowered and ready to work! I have since landed another internship thanks to his help and have started some personal projects in my own time. - Nicole Aragon, 2020 |
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Recently, I was struggling to decide whether or not I should attend grad school. Ajay has always been a go-to person to discuss my future with, as he provides helpful insight and asks the right thought-provoking questions. He leads others to see the potential in themselves. After talking to him for 30 minutes, I feel much more confident in my decision to go for grad school. - Anika Shah, 2020 |
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I connected with Ajay for career and job search guidance. The first thing that struck me was the level of research he had done on me before we even got on the call. I really appreciated the time and effort he put into reading through my credentials and giving me some really sharp points of feedback. The second thing I loved about our chat were the questions he asked me about myself. It's rare that you come across a coach who can catch your pulse in the very first interaction. - Rashi Jain, 2020 |
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Ajay is a wonderful person and a great mentor to have. Every time I talk to him, he helps me bring clarity in the way I assess the career choices I have. The most interesting part was that he helped me answer my own questions, this time with more understanding of the value I'd add to the organization. I would gladly recommend him to anyone who is looking for career advice. - Aadithya Anandaraj, 2020 |
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Ajay was one of the best mentors that I have ever had and through his investment, I was able to learn how to utilize business knowledge to create a tool that would be useful in the real world. Through his mentorship, I was able to hone in on my career goals and expand the scope of what I believed I could achieve personally. - Kaitlynn Li, 2019 |
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Working with Mr. Bhargava was absolutely enlightening and helped me in establishing what I want to do in college. I have high hopes for my future in computer science because of the exposure he gave me and look forward to seeing the further success his company has. - Maanya Gulati, 2019 |
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Throughout the internship, Ajay presented multiple mentorship opportunities, and I was able to learn immensely about the technology industry. - Nikhil Baliga, 2019 |
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Mr. Bhargava is an excellent mentor for college and high school senior students who want to experience real-world product development in software and data analytics. Mr. Bhargava is also a great career coach and advisor. I highly endorse him. - Pranjal Bishnoi, 2019 |
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Ajay is an excellent mentor to have for anyone in the Analytics industry. His wide array of industry experience helped me get a holistic perspective of the analytics industry and chart out my career path. Ajay’s approach is very different from what I have seen. He asked me several questions and eventually made me arrive at the answers I was seeking. A single conversation with him left me feeling confident in my own abilities and gave me clarity of thought. Ajay's advice helped me secure a great job in the analytics industry. - Aiswarya Srikanth, 2018 |
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I was mentored by Ajay and he made an excellent boss. He was extremely approachable and helpful, taking time out to answer our questions and helping us with the project. He also gave us extremely valuable career advice, to help us start our careers in data science. - Sangeeta Warrier, 2018 |
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Apart from the internship, Ajay was also very helpful in the college application process, and provided guidance on what factors to consider when applying for masters programs and how to leverage my skills and background in my application. Ajay’s strong passion for analytics was very evident in our conversations. I found his structured, methodical and analytical approach towards everything we discussed, whether it was about analytics, college searching or anything else, to be very inspiring. I also appreciate his giving spirit and interest in helping others learn and grow. - Arjun Adapalli, 2017 |
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Ajay gave me numerous tips to optimize my LinkedIn profile and resume to translate my experience from past jobs in computational biology into the potential business value I could create as a data scientist. In addition, he was highly encouraging about the challenges involved in a job search. I strongly recommend him as a career advisor for anyone seeking a data science / analytics position, whether their background is in data science or they are looking to translate experience from other quantitative fields into impacts and success in data science. - Michael D. Daily, 2017 |
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For anyone interested in data science and analytics at any level, Ajay is the go-to person. I highly recommend seeking his guidance as a mentor. - Nimish Amlathe, 2017 |
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Ajay always proved to be a mentor before being a boss. Ajay always insisted me to work along with other interns and is a big advocate of team work. - Sumit Gupta. 2017 |
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Ajay helped me build my LinkedIn profile. After the first call, it was clear to me that he has a clear gift for teaching. He helped me to see something in me that I didn't see myself. I found him to be genuinely interested in my intellectual development. He has humble attitude to break down the problem into smaller pieces that could then open up various options in the solution space, which were earlier not so obvious. He has been a mentor, guide and a friend with whom anyone can freely open up. - Viren Gandhi, 2016 |
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I got introduced to Ajay, through a common friend of ours, during some difficult times I was facing in my professional life. Right from our first conversation, Ajay was extremely supportive and provided me the much needed feeling of comfort. He is an amazing listener and has the ability to pick up on small details that he then tactfully weaves into his advice. In my opinion, it will be difficult to find too many coaches/mentors who are as effective as Ajay when providing a solid advice, yet keeping the conversation lively and friendly. - Shirish Kulkarni, 2016 |
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After one meeting with Ajay it was clear he has a clear gift for teaching, with an ability to explain analytics concepts, as well as industry needs and trends in an easy-to-understand manner to someone with limited experience. I appreciate his quick responsiveness and willingness to provide career guidance to myself. - Jon Kilbourn, 2016 |
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Ajay’s mentorship was recommended to me by a former colleague. Ajay took time to understand my background and future goals, and helped me distill the details into a concrete plan of action. I am very appreciative of Ajay’s willingness to offer his time to young professionals like myself. - Tyler Peterson, 2016 |
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I met Ajay when our department was in the infancy of creating its data warehouse. He has the gift of being able to explain technical concepts to a vast audience of varying skills. There are not enough words to explain Ajay’s impact on my skills and knowledge – his support throughout the years working on various projects with our department has been invaluable. He is a great coach, mentor, colleague and friend. If you are interested in a career in analytics and looking for a mentor, Ajay will provide honest feedback and challenge you. If your company has a need for data and analytics transformation that incorporates people, process, technology and data – AAG is the route to consider. - Jeannie Gomez Henry, 2016 |
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Ajay is a wonderful mentor and leader. I had the pleasure of working with him during a summer internship while I was in college, and have maintained close contact with him ever since. His kindness and wisdom make him an excellent resource for anyone looking for guidance, and he is a wonderful asset to any organization in need of an experienced teacher for any data or technology project. Ajay is a valuable person to have in your inner circle; I have appreciated all the support and advice over the years and recommend him to anyone who could use his services! - Logan Herrington, 2016 |
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Ajay was instrumental in guiding me into my current career path. He has been very helpful for me in deciding on my post-undergrad plans by talking to me about what's out there in the field of data analysis and encouraging me to pursue whatever I'm passionate about. He is very invested in helping others, especially students find their strengths and improve their weaknesses. He is very good at connecting with young people in an age when a lot of working professionals have yet to understand or even try to understand what a lot of young adults are really looking for from their bosses, advisors, and employers. My favorite thing about working with and talking to Ajay is that he doesn't patronize people for their age or lack of experience. He expects a lot from people, he encourages independent thinking and decision making, but he manages to still remain available to answer any questions or concerns. - Davis Townsend, 2015 |
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Ajay Bhargava was an advisor to myself and another intern. Apart from the direct technical knowledge he taught us, he also gave us a lot of insight into business in general, and the role that data analytics has in relation to the company and the customer. I highly recommend working for Ajay, as my experience with him has been highly fruitful. - Niko Schyga, 2015 |
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Ajay Bhargava is an incredible mentor and manager with great expertise in Advanced Analytics solutions. He is a pleasure to work with and I always emerge from our conversations with new found knowledge regarding my own career as an analytics professional. - Jamie (Dalcourt) Svoboda, 2014 |
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Ajay has worked with me both on an International review of AXA's Big Data Solutions plus on a personal side to develop my career and coach. He is both knowledgeable and approachable, in short someone you would wish to partner with. - Martin Lynch, 2014 |
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I interned for Ajay in Summer 2014. Ajay was also a career advisor and mentor. He has continued to mentor me and fellow students on analytics related career opportunities. He made it easy for us to reach out to him and provides valuable insights when needed. I highly recommend seeking Ajay's guidance as a mentor. - Shreyas Krishnan Shrikanth, 2014 |
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Three qualities of Ajay, which are (i) putting customer first; (ii) amazing teaching and mentoring; and (iii) team player/leader, helped me settle into my job, quickly learn necessary technical skills, and deliver my responsibilities successfully. Sundar, 2014 |
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I got acquainted with Ajay while interviewing with him for a job during my studies at NCSU. As unlikely as it was we stayed in touch afterwards and he became my mentor. His strategic vision, ability to classify it into concrete analytical concepts, as well as his awareness of the industry have been of tremendous help to me. I can only imagine the impact he will make as part of a team. - Aren Arakelyan, 2013 |
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Ajay is a great mentor. I attended his Teradata training once and after training I approached him for my career move to BI .Not only he helped me to understand my choices but also helped me to get project . He is very kind and helpful. - Hemlata Ojha, 2013 |
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Ajay is very approachable, humble and has a great handle in the Business Intelligence space. - Sathish Ravindran, 2012 |
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Ajay is an analytics expert and a great mentor. His guidance/mentorship was invaluable to me as I transitioned to the Health Analytics domain. His 360-degree approach to help a mentee with practical problem-solving analytical techniques and growth-mindset oriented mentoring will be invaluable to anyone looking for career development advice at any career stage. - Binitha Surendran, 2011 |
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Ajay has great human qualities such as active listening, observation of body language, motivation, cheerfulness, and willingness to share with others via mentoring, discussions, etc. In a nutshell, he is a great partner to have in a team and it is a very rich experience having worked with him! - Elodie Solirenne, 2011 |
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I got introduced to Ajay while working in a data analytics project for a US Client in TCS. Even after that we stayed in touch and he became my mentor and only after consulting with him, I did decide to pursue my education in data analytics. - Surajit Chakraborty, 2010 |
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If someone asks me to name one person who I would rate as an ideal combination of holy grail in terms of providing guidance, mentorship, and motivation, and still being humble at the core in spite of achieving astounding success and fame in his career, the person is Ajay Bhargava. I rate him among the very important persons in my career who taught, motivated and encouraged me to play bigger tech roles in my career. Thank you for being a technology mentor for me. - Nitin Kamal, 2009 |
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Besides the depth of knowledge and his humble attitude what struck me most was the way Ajay could break down the problem into smaller pieces that could then open up various options in the solution space, which were earlier not so obvious. He's been a mentor, guide and a friend with whom you can freely open up. - Hemant Joshi, 2008 |
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It’s a great honor to write about Ajay, my “Data Modeling Guru” who has left a dent in my professional as well as personal life. He is practitioner professor as well as a mentor which is a rare combination to get to work with in a professional life. However, besides all this what makes him stand out is his humble, receptive and caring attitude towards his peers and subordinates! - Jayant Marathe, 2008 |
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Ajay loves teaching and was a technology mentor to many of us in TCS. He frequently espoused right attitude is the only recipe for success and always motivated us for pushing the bar higher.... Thank you for being the mentor and guide. - Ruchi Gupta, 2008 |
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Ajay is not only a result driven perfectionist but also an inspiring professional. If you need someone as an advisor on BI, Big Data, and Analytics, Ajay is the one for you. - Nilesh Gudhe, 2008 |
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Ajay has been an excellent mentor, guru to me and my team. Excellent human being, very helpful and a great source of inspiration. - Uday Ramteerthkar, 2008 |