BE, MBA, PhD, Chief Career Navigator
Career Guidance (Students & Industry Executives), Psychometric Assessments, Human Resource Management, Training & Development, Motivation, etc.
PhD: IIT Bombay
BE (Mech): Govt College of Engineering, Amravati (MS, India)
MBA: Nagpur University, (MS, India)
MIRPM: Amravati University (MS, India)
" Unveil the road to your educational and career aspirations, crafting a narrative of lifelong fulfillment and accomplishment through the prism of research-backed approach. Let's share this odyssey that will unearth the treasures of your inner passions and talents. "
Dr. Nandkishore Rathi is a well-known expert in career guidance and career counseling among students and industry executives. He has a strong background in Psychometric career Assessment, Human resources management and training and development. He is famous for his motivational skills and worked for companies like Oracle and VideoCon. His academic journey includes bachelors in engineering from Nagpur University, followed by a PHD from IIT Bombay and also a Mercer Asia Award winner for his PHD research project.
Dr. Rathi holds 40 years of diverse experience, human resources and
operation to career guidance and counselling.
He started his professional career as placement officer
at IIT Bombay, where he connected with 300+ organizations annually. He was responsible for
placements of
900-1000 students annually to MNC like Morgan Stanley, LG, Godrej etc .
On the Corporate side he has worked with MNCs like: Videocon and Oracle Corporation. In 2005, he
became the Director of Campus Relations at Oracle Corporation, overseeing campus recruitment
across
12 Asia-Pacific countries.
Dr. Rathi draws his extensive knowledge of corporate recruitment from his experience as placement head from 1995 to 2005 at IIT Bombay and as Director of Campus recruitment at Oracle. At Oracle he was responsible for overlooking and managing campus hiring across Asian countries like - Japan, Malaysia, China, Vietnam, Singapore. He has a deep understanding of analyzing job descriptions, training students, and coordinating with companies for successful placements.
Over 40 years of experience he has counselled more than 40,000 students and working professionals . He takes a scientific / research based approach for each of his sessions. Relevant data is collected from the individual. Followed by data analysis and case study comparison. Every individual gets a personalized session, keeping in mind his/her abilities, interest and personality types. Dr. Rathi method of counseling is humanistic and believes passion & interest can drive anyone to success. Being true to self and his/her ability is the key to happiness. His expertise are also in the area of interview preparation, group discussions, career coaching and personal development.
He has dedicated nearly 40 years to education and tech industries, held senior management positions at Videocon and Oracle. As placement cell head at IIT Bombay he has interacted with 300+ companies, solidifying his understanding of various functions and roles within different companies.
Dr Rathi has teaching experience in institutions like K.J.Somaiya Institute of Management and Research - Mumbai, and IIT Bombay. He has been invited as guest speaker at prestigious institutes like Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani and Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
In 2009, he founded Loratis SetMyCareer with the mission of helping people find their right career path through identifying their core competencies, interests, personality, and dream career path.
Dr. Nandkishore Rathi is passionate about guiding individuals towards their dream career path, he has been involved in career development/counseling over four decades. His passion and commitment has led him to find formula for fulfilling a career, turning it into a personal mission.
Certified by respected institutions like Sigma Assessment Systems Inc, USA, and Thomas International, UK, Dr. Rathi's use of research-driven psychometric assessments measure job fitment, culture fitment, job satisfaction, career satisfaction, and organizational culture for effective career guidance.
"I want to see every Indian citizen becoming a global expert in their field of passion and potential."
"To identify the right career option for 10 million individuals over the next 5 years using rational /scientific approach and being a small contributor in making India the next superpower."
In our fast-paced world, almost everyone is searching for a perfect job, the right education, or clarity on the next step in life. But here’s the thing: most of us look outside for answers. We turn to universities, courses, corporate success stories, or societal norms. Yet, the greatest treasure often lies within us—our unique talents, passions, and strengths.
With complexity & uncertainty driven by change & innovation, day-by-day, it is becoming difficult to
choose the right options. Wrong choice means big cost - in terms of time, money, resources, frustration,
anxiety and loss of competitiveness. Over and above, we are sold many ideas, products and philosophies
by market influencers. E.g. Of late, we are sold by our society that ‘without a postgraduate degree
there is no future’, ‘without science & technology background there is no job’, ‘without good rank in
studies there is no career’.
Today's challenge is that the world keeps changing, becoming more complex and uncertain. Choosing the right path isn’t easy. A wrong decision can cost us time, money, and peace of mind, leaving us frustrated and unsure about our future. To make things harder, we’re bombarded with societal myths like:
We’ve been sold these ideas so convincingly that we often forget to ask: What’s right for me? Many of us end up following these paths, only to feel stuck or unfulfilled. It’s time to flip the script.
At SetMyCareer, we believe the key to a happy and successful life is understanding yourself first—your values, talents, and passions. It’s not about chasing what others think is best but discovering what truly drives you, excites you, and brings out the best in you.
I know this from personal experience. Like many of you, I’ve walked the path of confusion. After earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Marketing, I spent years unsure about my career direction. My role as Training and Placement Officer at IIT Bombay opened my eyes to the importance of thoughtful career planning. Later, my time at Oracle Corporation and my PhD research on motivation and retention helped me dive deeper into understanding how careers can truly align with personal fulfillment.
These experiences led to the creation of SetMyCareer. Today, I’m proud to say we’ve helped over 60230+ individuals with their career journeys, earning a satisfaction rating of 4.7/5.0. Known for offering the best career counselling in India, our approach is backed by world-class psychometric assessments from Sigma Assessment Systems Inc., USA, ensuring a scientific and personalized solution for every individual.
But SMC is more than just a career guidance company. We’re a social-impact organization on a mission to change how India makes career decisions. We dream of a future where every student studies the course that’s right for them, and every professional thrives in a role they love.
So, whether you’re a student looking for clarity, a parent hoping to guide your child or a professional seeking direction, we’re here to help. Let’s uncover your true potential and craft a career path that’s uniquely yours.
I personally invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Let’s create a story of success, fulfillment, and happiness together.
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