— Narayan Babu Lohani, Chief Executive Officer, Reliable Nepal Life Insurance Limited I began my first job as a high school math teacher after completing my SLC examination from Janakalyan Secondary School in 1988, Udipur, Lamjung district. I made use of my free time back then by teaching students. Later, I moved to …
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My first job began at Cummins India Limited in April 2010 as a summer intern, while I was studying for my MBA at the Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University. During my internship, I worked on rebranding projects. My work impressed the team, leading them to offer me a full-time position. I transitioned into a …
Roshan Khawas, General Manager, Akama Hotel Kathmandu While pursuing my Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) in the early 1990s, I sought financial independence to cover my expenses and further studies. I had secured a teaching position but I was prevented from pursuing this path by my brother-in-law, a renowned head chef operating a restaurant in Pokhara’s …
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Poshak Raj Paudel, Chief Executive Officer, Citizens Life Insurance & President, Life Insurance Association Nepal In 1988, fresh out of my SLC exams, I embarked on my teaching career at Mohana High School in Chitwan. Securing the position was no less challenging than finding a qualified subject teacher for the school. From the outset, I …
It was in July of 1997 when I started my first job in Nabil Bank. Even back then it was difficult getting a job as there was tough competition, especially in the banking industry. I was fortunate to be selected by Nabil Bank in my first attempt. I would call myself lucky as it was …
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Pooja Sharma, Country Director, Practical Action My first job was around 20 years ago with a consulting firm. As a fresh engineering graduate from India, I was not too aware of the job market in Nepal. If I may say, the job market was not too ‘happening’ at that time. In India, MNCs visited universities …
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My first job with Asian Paints in October 1995, almost 28 years ago, was in Channel Sales in India. It was a different era, and many of today’s job considerations were not even in my awareness, let alone expectations. Joining the number one brand and industry leader right after graduation was a proud moment for …
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Vijaya Bahadur Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Himalayan Everest Insurance Ltd. I started my first job with Surya Tobacco Co. (P) Ltd. (currently known as Surya Nepal Pvt. Ltd.), after completing my chartered accountancy examination in 1988. During that time, ITC Limited used to select a team from the main company and its subsidiaries and send …
Prakash Bikram Khatri, CEO, Surya Jyoti Life Insurance I started my career at Barclays Bank, UK in 2007, after completion of my Master’s degree. As a foreign national, generally, only large multinational corporations mainly, large financial conglomerates, and other blue-chip companies, would be able to sponsor my visa and therefore my options were limited and …
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For Mohan Prasad Gautam, career development is all about reaching milestones and pursuing professional excellence. Gautam, who is the CEO of Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited (UTHL), started as an Engineer at Nepal Engineering Consultants (P) Ltd, went on to undertake important roles and responsibilities in different organizations in the energy sector including Butwal Power Company …
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