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Hello
I am an IT engineer from Mumbai currently placed in Cognizant ,pune.But there is a fair chance that I will be given project in Chennai or Kolkata.But Since Mumbai is my hometown and pune is nearest to it I am reluctant towards going to Chennai or Kolkata. Because of this I am planning to give BANK PO exams.But at the same time my friends are saying that dont go for PO since you are an IT engineer.I want to pursue MBA also later.Please guide me on this on whether to do the BANK PO or not or should I continue with Cognizant itself?

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Hello
I am an IT engineer from Mumbai currently placed in Cognizant ,pune.But there is a fair chance that I will be given project in Chennai or Kolkata.But Since Mumbai is my hometown and pune is nearest to it I am reluctant towards going to Chennai or Kolkata. Because of this I am planning to give BANK PO exams.But at the same time my friends are saying that dont go for PO since you are an IT engineer.I want to pursue MBA also later.Please guide me on this on whether to do the BANK PO or not or should I continue with Cognizant itself?

No, it is not suitable for your profile because you are an IT Engineering student it will affect your career. BPO Experience is not valid for your career growth. Better you should try for jobs in IT industry, it will give better career growth and good package. Don't waste your time in Bank BPO it is a waste of time. Better you should try to get a job in IT. However, If you have completed MBA in Bank Management specialization then you may have a chance to get job opportunities in Banking. It is mandatory that you must gain some knowledge about baking sector and its working.

For more Information regarding Banking exam please visit here - www.ibps.in/

Congratulations for working with a well known MNC first. Now you are at the beginning of your career, but from your question it is clear that you are right now confused about your career. I will say that always follow your dreams and your passion. Do what you enjoy doing.

So according to me if you are passionate about engineering then whatever be the situation like you have mentioned you have to leave your hometown or be at a distant place etc, you should enjoy doing that because you will be enjoying your work. Moreover if your heart will be in engineering you cannot perform in bank even. So you are the best judge to decide what to do next.

Considering the contrary Bank PO job is also a nice and good job, if you want a stable and permanent job then go for Bank Probationary Officer. Their scale of pay is also above average.