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India.com
19 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Neither an engineering degree nor studied at IIT, IIM, IIIT, or VIT, yet got record breaking package at Microsoft as… she is…
It is often believed that only students from IITs and IIMs do well and secure the top placements in the best companies. But it is not true. Several students who pursue their courses from other institutes and colleges also secure jobs in leading companies, including Infosys, TCS, Meta, Apple, Google, and Microsoft. One such inspiring person is Rushali Pawar, currently working at Microsoft in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Rushali Pawar is a Communications Specialist at Microsoft India Development Center. What makes her journey phenomenal is that she did not attend a leading institution such as IIT and IIM. However, she is working for one of the biggest companies, Microsoft. Where did she complete her education? From the very beginning, Rushali showed a strong interest in writing, communication, and content creation, as reflected on her LinkedIn profile. She has experience in corporate communication, content strategy, research, and storytelling. According to her LinkedIn profile, Rushali completed her Bachelor of Arts – BA, English Language and Literature/Letters at Stella Maris College, followed by her Master of Arts – MA, English Language and Literature/Letters at the University of Leeds. In her career, she focused primarily on brand messaging, internal communication, and strategic content. She worked as a Trainee Journalist at the Times of India in 2012. Later, she worked as a Junior Writer at Time Out Group plc and became a Sub-Editor at Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. Later, she worked as a Cortana Writer at Microsoft in 2018. She joined Microsoft in August 2021 as a Senior Content Writer. In October 2023, she joined Microsoft India Development Center as a Communications Specialist. 'A meticulous, innovative writer with experience in corporate communications, content strategy, research, and storytelling,' reads ber LinkedIn bio. Today, many people believe that without a degree from IITs or some prestigious institution, it is impossible to land a job in top tech companies. Rushali was able to prove otherwise. She showed that it is very much possible to connect with global companies without going through 'big-name' institutions—with talent, effort, and skills.


India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
Without engineering degree or IIT background, she is holding high-ranking, high-paying job at Microsoft, she is...
(Image: Facebook) Success Story: It is a fact that the alumni of prestigious institutes like the IITs and IIMs end up in big companies with high salary packages. It is for this reason that every year, thousands of students apply to get admission in these establishments. On the other hand, some make great careers without ever stepping inside these organisations. These people make their way out of the monotonous and prove their merit. They are just smart enough to crack the codes and enter the biggest corporations like Infosys, TCS, Meta, Apple, Google, and Microsoft. Rushali Pawar is one such professional who is currently working at Microsoft in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Who is Rushali Pawar, working at Microsoft in Bengaluru? Rushali Pawar is a Communications Specialist at Microsoft India Development Center in Bengaluru, Karnataka. She got this high-profile job at one of the most prominent IT companies without studying at a big institute like IIT. That she is holding this position without an IT background is highly commendable. Where did Rushali Pawar study? Rushali showed keen interest in writing, communication and content creation since the beginning. This is evident from the information given on her LinkedIn profile. She has gained practical experience in areas like corporate communication, content strategy, research and storytelling. She has done her BA in English Language and Literature from Stella Maris College. After this, she did her MA in English Language and Literature from the University of Leeds. In her career so far, she has paid special attention to brand messaging, internal communication and strategic content development. Which qualities set her apart from others? Meticulousness: Attention to detail in every project has been her biggest strength. Innovation: Presenting content in new and creative ways. Storytelling: Ability to create an emotional connection between the brand and the audience. Research skills: Creating relevant and effective content by doing in-depth research on any topic. How did Rushali break the glass ceiling? In a world where it is believed that one has to have a background in technology or the IT sector to get hired by big IT companies, Rushali proved this notion wrong and demonstrated that with talent, hard work and skills, one can reach global companies even without studying from any elite institute.