Share Your Work Experience Form
Name: Usman Sajid Bari
Organization: Adservice
Designation: Manager Strategic Planning
Work Experience (in years): 6
Industry: Service
Expertise:
Q. What to expect at the entrant level? (Ups and downs during the early years)
The initial working scenario comprises a mix of office and field work. Working hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Six days a week). Communication, confidence and time management makes you shine over others.
Q. Explain the Career progress that is typical to this field? (Growth pattern/ promotion chances/ overseas placements)
Commitment to work, achievement of key performance indicators and adding profitability to the organization enables a person to grow in this field and pave the ways for promotions. New entrants are offered a platform where they can excel professionally, capitalize their strengths and develop a career for life.
Q. What pre requisite courses need to taken to help students to enter this career path? (Courses/ certifications that help in this field)
Brand Management, Sales Management, Advertising, Industrial Marketing and Corporate Finance.
Q. Do employers have a preference for certain individuals? (CGPA or a specialized Bachelors or masters requirement)
CGPA 3 And Above.
Bachelors In Business Administration.
Q. Who are the industry leaders and trend setters in this field? (Companies that need to be looked out for)
1. Fouad Husain, Managing Director, MindShare Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
2. Mansoor Karim Shaikh, Chief Executive Officer, JWT Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
3. Tajhir Ahmed Khan, Chairman, Interflow Communications Pvt Ltd.
Q. Any advise that you can offer to current students?
Achievement to highest potential is a way of life and one must take pride in hard work and commitment.
