3 Reasons Why You Should Join A Student Club Or Committee At IIMs

Networking and building closer relations with your alums and peers will be fruitful at the times of need. Clubs and committees usually bring in alumni to share their experience which is why it is an excellent opportunity for you to not only learn from them on how they dealt with certain situations but also to connect with them and gain help with job searching and mentoring. And, you always get a chance to develop a strong social circle with the seniors yet to graduate, who can also open doors for you.

At the end of the day, everything, all your hard work boils down to the placements and mind you, companies do look for an active student. ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’ - you certainly don’t want to fit that profile. To the interviewers, you want to give the vibe that you are not only good at academics but are so in activities that extend your passion. And voilà! Right there, you have a brilliant conversation starter to use in your interview.

Lastly, you will have to devote eighty percent of your time to club and committee work, at least in the first year, so, begin by listing down all the clubs and committees that run at your institute and pick the ones that align with your interests, and then, start preparing for the selection processes. If you don’t find a club or a committee suitable to your liking, then you can always start one! Good luck!