Siddharth Mehta

Student Mentor, CL Bhilai

Xavier School of Management (XLRI) Xavier School of Management (XLRI)

Siddharth's Mantra

  • An interview is a process of sales; where you are the salesman and also the product.
  • There needs to be one harmonious story about the product, i.e., you. The story should capture your entire personality - strength, weakness, likes, dislikes, achievements; and map it to your goals: short term and long term.
  • Everybody likes to hear a genuine and honest story. So, be true to yourself. Don't try to act as someone else.
  • Be happy, because good things happen to happy people.

Students' Feedback

Knowledge 90%
Openness90%
Responsiveness to doubts and queries 90%
Motivating spirit 90%

Students Speak!!!

Siddharth sir played a significant role in converting my IIM-Calcutta call. At the end of the session, I had a clear picture of what I am strong at, and what are the aspects that I should improve myself in. Above all, it's the confidence that he constantly gave me. Thank you so much for guiding me in the rigorous journey to a beautiful destination, sir. I feel confident to say that I took the right decision by choosing CL-PDP. The best thing about the course is the mentor dedicated to every student, who guides them, and makes every effort to nurture students in the right way.

Sneha. P

Converted: IIM-C, IIT-Madras, IIT-Delhi, CAT 2017

My first impression of Siddharth sir was that he would be very strict and knowledgeable. The second part turned out to be completely true! The first part was a pleasant surprise, considering the amount of support I received.
The sessions explained the daily important topics at a basic level; and helped me make sense of it all. They were very useful, as the interviews had a lot of questions on current affairs. My mentor helped me gain confidence and self-awareness regarding what my words could mean. He helped me depict a positive image of myself; and told me to be proud of my achievements! Knowing that people would guide me through the toughest of times was amazing. I believe this is the reason I cracked the interviews.

Suravi

Converted: IIM-C, IIM-K, IIM-L, SJMSOM, CAT 2017

If Siddharth were interviewed - "What are your strengths and weaknesses?"

Strengths:

  • My biggest strength is taking ownership of the tasks I am supposed to do.
  • I can persevere on difficult tasks till I get the desired results.
  • I am a firm believer and practitioner of the Win-Win philosophy. I have a problem-solving approach towards life.

Weaknesses:

  • I take stress for the things, which may lie beyond my locus of control.
  • I focus too much on the task at hand, which sometimes results in ignoring other things around me.
  • I take a lot of decision on a hunch. It has a different thrill altogether; but, at times, it results in avoidable mistakes.

Epithets by Students: "To you, Siddharth is..."

"The Most Patient Mentor On The Planet!"

"Ever Ready To Help"

"Perpetual Motivator"

Favorite Author

Different authors bring different flavors. I like Rushdie, for his language skills; Ishiguro, for his fluid stories; Amitav Ghosh, for his research on the subject; Ayn Rand, for her powerful and convincing philosophy; Orwell, for his timeless political satires -'Animal Farm'and '984' There are others too, the latest one to enter my favorite club is David Mitchell, for his 'Cloud Atlas'

Role Model

  • My father, who taught me the value of being patient, punctual, and happy.
  • Sachin Tendulkar, for his humility, despite being great.
  • M S Dhoni, for his leadership skills and cool demeanor.

Know him like you "know him"

Character

Deeply inspired by Atticus Finch (Protagonist of 'To Kill a Mockingbird') for his brave and upright character

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Reads

His day is incomplete without reading, 'The Fountainhead' by Ayn Rand being one of his favorites

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Sports

Follows cricket; Sachin Tendulkar and M S Dhoni being his favorite sportspersons

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Bucket list

Top two things being: mastering swimming and learning SEO skills

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Movies

'Andaz Apna Apna', 'Gangaajal', and 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' being some of his favorites

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Hobbies

Loves teaching and motivating, day-dreaming, and spending time with his two lovely children

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