MBA accomplished, now what?

Here are some secrets of success for MBAs in the corporate world.
Every year in JulyAugust, the corporate world is ready to provide a red carpet welcome to the MBAs.These MBA (PGDBA, PGDHRM, and MMS) students having completed two year of professional management education are now on the verge of an exciting career. An enviable clan, since not only do companies woo them during campus recruitment with fancy salaries but also nurture them with well-designed induction programmes and such.Whilst companies do their best to retain these `high flyers'; let us also advise these young MBAs on how they could settle down and contribute to the company they have joined.
KEEP YOUR FEET ON THE GROUND
MBAs are often accused of being people in a great hurry and carrying a chip on their shoulder. It is true that MBAs are well-trained and groomed in their institutes but this still does not make them perfect. A sensible MBA should bide his time and learn as much as he can on the first job. The sooner he settles down, the impact of the `reality shock' is reduced. Reality shock is that phenomena many a new employee suffers from because of deviations about what he expected the company to be and what it actually is.
BE PATIENT AND PERSISTENT
Patience is one virtue that can help MBAs do a lot better in their organisations. Very often, MBAs who join as management trainees complain that the training appears to be an extension of their MBA education. This may be true to some extent but organisations have their own complexities and specific characteristics and a sound awareness of these would help the MBA a great deal. Let us also remember that for the MBAs, this is their entry point into the organisation; hence, they have to develop virtues of patience and persistence.
PROVE YOUR METTLE
If you think you are great; then prove it. This should be the sole objective of the new incumbent MBA into the organisation. Do take up projects and assignments and complete them successfully. Ensure that deadlines are met and quality is of the highest standards. Prepare for every meeting you attend and this can increase your own confidence and also impress your superiors.
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK MEETINGS
Ensure a continuous com munication channel with your immediate superior.The normal tendency of many superiors is giving negative feedback when things go wrong; else keep quiet. You shall continuously solicit feedback from your boss about your performance and develop on your strengths and eliminate the weaknesses. Take your boss into confidence and never bluff.
SURVIVE, STAY ON, SUCCEED
If you are a high profile MBA student, then have the guts to stay on and contribute to the organisation. It is very easy to show off your mettle by boasting that you have another job offer within three months; but the real challenge lies in your ability to combat the odds and contribute. You must prove your loyalty and commitment to your current organisation first; lest you are accused of being a job hopper.
The author is VP Institutional Development, ITM Group of Institutions.