IIM Lucknow Reaches Out To Alumni, Seeks Employment Opportunities For 72 'Unplaced' Students

In the heart of Lucknow, the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM) stood proudly, its hallowed halls echoing with the footsteps of ambitious students aspiring to carve a niche in the corporate world.

However, a cloud of concern hung over the institution as it grappled with an unexpected challenge that threatened its long-standing legacy of a 100% placement record.

News had spread like wildfire within the IIM Lucknow community - a stark departure from the usual celebratory atmosphere that enveloped the institution during placement season.

IIM Lucknow reached out to alumnus 'seeking employment opportunities'

The administration decided to turn to its greatest strength - its vast and accomplished alumni network | Image: LinkedIn

The management was faced with an unusual predicament: 72 bright minds, armed with top-notch education and unparalleled skills, were still seeking their professional foothold.

Alarmed by this unprecedented situation, the administration decided to turn to its greatest strength - its vast and accomplished alumni network.

With an urgent appeal, IIM Lucknow reached out to its former students, imploring them to extend a helping hand in securing placements for the deserving candidates.

What message did the alumni receive?

IIM Lucknow reached out to alumni | Image: X

Ravi Handa, an IIM Lucknow alumni received the message on Whatsapp, which he shared on X. He informed in the post, "IIM Lucknow is reaching out to alumni to help them with placements. It is ¡°crucial to maintain the legacy of IIM Lucknow¡¯s 100% placement record¡±. It isn¡¯t about 5-10 people but 72 candidates at IIM-L do not have a job. Imagine the status at other B-schools."

The message read, "Dear Batch of 2011 I hope this message finds you well. We are writing to address the current situation regarding unplaced students from our batch. Currently, 72 talented individuals are seeking employment opportunities. We are reaching out to our alumni of the 2011 Batch for assistance."

The text to alumni's further read, "We understand that everyone has unique connections and networks, and we are hopeful that you may be able to help in placing our students. If you are aware of any job opportunities or have connections within your professional network that align with the skill sets of our 2024 batchmates, please consider referring them or informing us about potential openings. Your support is crucial in maintaining the legacy of IIM Lucknow's 100% placement record."

In another tweet, Handa said, "For those who don¡¯t know, IIM Lucknow is one of the old IIMs and often considered to be one of the top 5 colleges in the country. They have alums over decades who are in extremely powerful positions. They can and will help."

How did people on the internet react?

Needless to say the post caught attention on the internet, with almost 200k views. Some people blamed government, with a user writing, "Welcome to "Amrit Kaal"

While other said it is the story of several other B-schools as well. "Every B-School is facing the same situation, the people from IIMC and IIMB are also worried about it," wrote another user.

Some questioned, "Are companies moving away from MBA obsession or hiring processes are changed?"

Check the viral post here.

IIM Lucknow is reaching out to alumni to help them with placements.

It is ¡°crucial to maintain the legacy of IIM Lucknow¡¯s 100% placement record¡±.

It isn¡¯t about 5-10 people but 72 candidates at IIM-L do not have a job.

Imagine the status at other B-schools. pic.twitter.com/uYaTCmY3h7

¡ª Ravi Handa (@ravihanda) January 31, 2024

But the fact remains, top tier graduates are jobless today, what does it say about the future?

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