“Finding your calling” refers to discovering a career or profession that aligns with your personal values, interests, and strengths. It is a rare and highly desired professional goal because it allows individuals to experience a sense of purpose and fulfilment in their work. When employees find something about their job that truly inspires them, they are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and committed to their work. When you have a calling, it means that your work is no longer just a job but a passion that you enjoy and find meaningful. It gives you a sense of direction and purpose in your career, and you are more likely to be fulfilled by the work you do every day. This kind of fulfilment can bring a lot of benefits to an individual, such as increased happiness, job satisfaction, and a better work-life balance.
Furthermore, when someone has found their calling, they often become more invested in their job and go above and beyond to contribute to the success of their organization. They are likely to take on new challenges, seek out opportunities for growth and development, and develop a greater sense of accountability for their work. This commitment can lead to higher levels of performance and productivity, which can benefit both the individual and the organization they work for. That’s exactly what happens to a lot of Kinara employees, who realize how their efforts directly help MSME entrepreneurs, and it gives them an immense amount of job satisfaction and helps them excel at what they do.
Smita Jagtap joined Kinara Capital around 2 years at the Aurangabad branch as an Operations Executive in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. She has been working as a Disbursement Officer and prioritizes the fast and smooth issuance of loans to customers to help them start improving their businesses.
She shares, “In my time as a Disbursement Officer, I’ve made it a point to ensure that each deserving entrepreneur that walks into our branch gets their loan disbursed as quickly as possible. The positive responses we receive keep me motivated to maximize our support and help our customers flourish. We’re able to ensure that the customer receives the loan amount in their account within 1 day, and immediately set about investing it in their business. The results are amazing, and that’s what motivates me the most to excel at what I do!”
Smita recalls a customer with a manufacturing business coming to the branch with a host of issues that were preventing him from accessing formal financing. The loan officer helped him get through the process, and Smita ensured that he was able to avail of his loan of Rs. 23 lakhs as quickly as possible.
The customer was delighted with the service, and to this day, continues to be associated with Kinara. To her, this kind of customer satisfaction and long-term relationship that ensures growth for both the customer and the company, are the most rewarding.
Smita loves gardening and has a green thumb! In the little garden adjacent to her home, she plants a variety of trees, flowers and seedlings, and takes every chance she gets to spend a few minutes in nature in her own little Eden. She is also passionate about cooking, and whips up delicious new meals for her family quite often.
Her favourite destinations are beaches because she feels relaxed, motivated, and joyful when she’s there. She loves revelling in the beauty of pristine beaches, and nature in general makes her very happy.
If Smita’s enriching journey at Kinara inspires you to explore opportunities at the company yourself, the timing is perfect! With the presence of Kinara Capital in 100+ cities, visit our careers page to check out career opportunities.
Kinara Capital is a socially responsible fintech company dedicated to servicing the severely underserved MSME industry in India with easy access to formal credit. Kinara offers collateral-free business loans to small business entrepreneurs across 6 states and a union territory through its network of 125 branches across 100+ cities. Joining Kinara Capital would not only open doors for professional growth but also offer job satisfaction and a sense of belonging, given the culture the company fosters.
