MET Institute of Mass Media organised MET Synergy 2023 - An HR MEET and Panel Discussion on 25th November 2023. The event witnessed participation of around 25 organisations.

The event began with a welcome address by Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal, Hon. Trustee, Mumbai Educational Trust. He announced the Board of Studies for the current academic year and shared his perspective on the essence of Industry - Academia Hand holding to foster postgraduate student development.

The event’s Keynote Speaker, Mr. Vishal Thakur, Deputy Vice President HR, Tata Capital addressed the postgraduate students, fellow HR colleagues and the audience on a consistent growth mindset approach to promote progressive professional development. The event’s Guest of Honour, Ms. Amrita Shetty, People Director and Regional People Partner (India and Australia), Jellyfish, in her address motivated the students. She discussed the need for essential professional life skills to climb the corporate ladder.

HR Professionals from different media organisations attended the event. The event was graced by the esteemed HR Attendee including Mr. Abhijeet Patil, AVP HR and Business, Puretech Digital, Ms. Manali Ghanekar, Assistant Manager - HR, Endemolshine India, Ms. Debolina Chanda, Senior Manager HRD, T- Series, Ms. Prachi Vengurlekar, Zonal HRBP, Music Broadcast Limited, Ms. Sanjukta Chothani, Senior Associate HR, TruBoard Partners, Ms. Shazmeen Maniar, HR Manager, Postcard Media LLP, Ms. Pooja Pabari, Senior HR Manager, Everymedia Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Ms. Mini Sharma, HR Manager, NEWJ, Ms. Tulika Tatipamula, Senior HR Associate, NEWJ, Ms. Advita Sejekan, HR Manager, Auburn Digital Solutions, Ms. Pratiti Vasani, HR Consultant, HR Anexi, Ms. Prajakta Akolkar, HR Head, Concast and Mr. Pratik Joshi, AGM - HR, IN10 Media Network, Ms. Shruti Patra, Senior Manager - HRBP, Ms. Aditya Loke, Assistant Manager, IN10 Media Network, Ms. Priya Mengaji, Assistant Manager - HR, IN10 Media Network, Ms. Ekta Bavkar, Assistant Manager - HR, IN10 Media Network.

The PG student at MET Institute of Mass Media students gave a presentation of their learnings and skill sets. Two students from each specialisation presented their batch to all the esteemed HR professionals present at the event. This was followed by a Panel Discussion on ‘Media Career Essentials.’ The panellist included Ms. Jiel Narvekar, HR Business Partner, Keva - Fragrances, Flavours & Aroma Ingredients, Mr. Mustafa Merchant, AVP HR, Jio Studios, Ms. Veena Kotian Danny, Head HR, R K SWAMY Limited, Ms. Fiona Machado, AVP HR and Administration, Banijay Asia, Ms. Shilpa Awasthi, AVP HR, IN10 Media Network, Ms. Preeti Das, Head HR, Goldmine Advertising, Mr. Elson Praveen Sequeira, Associate Director - HR, Madison World, and Mr. Saharsh Shah, VP HR & Talent Acquisition, 88 Pictures.

The panel discussion revolved around the essence of targeted resumes, key considerations while applying for an opportunity and preparing for interviews, insights on performance appraisal processes, handling job saturations and the impact of AI on human work life in the media sector.

MET Synergy 2023 was an enlightening experience in terms of the students' learnings as they step up towards their professional journeys. The day was filled with learning for the students and a happy association for the HR professionals.

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