Profile Overview
Name: Pradeep Pramanik
Age: 63 years
Current Position: Director, Fast Track Career Consultants (Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Patna)
Base: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Industry: Career Counselling, Placement Services, Market Research
Established: 1998
A Visionary Leader in Career Consulting
For over 28 years, Pradeep Pramanik has been a beacon of guidance and inspiration for thousands of students, job seekers, and young professionals across Eastern India. As the Director of Fast Track Career Consultants, operating from key locations in Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, and Patna, he has built an unparalleled legacy in career counselling and placement services.
Under his leadership, Fast Track Career Consultants has earned the prestigious reputation of being Eastern India’s most trusted and reliable placement consultancy, a testament to its consistent excellence and commitment to youth empowerment.
Recognitions and Accolades
Pradeep Pramanik’s relentless dedication to youth development has not gone unnoticed. His achievements include:
- Official Appreciations from the Government of India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment for outstanding contributions in career development and employment facilitation.
- Commendations from Governors of Odisha recognizing his invaluable role in shaping the careers of young individuals and strengthening the workforce.
- Esteemed contributor as a career guidance expert on Rediffguru (Rediff.com), offering trusted advice to students and job seekers nationwide.
- Regular TV panelist invited to discuss pressing socio-economic issues, youth development, and career trends on various regional and national platforms.
Extensive Career and Impact
Pradeep Pramanik’s professional journey spans over four decades and diverse domains:
- Began his career in the pharmaceutical sales sector in Bhagalpur, Bihar, before moving to senior roles across Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
- Gained valuable experience in sales, marketing, product management, and training & development.
- Transitioned from sales to become a respected soft skills trainer, motivational speaker, and career consultant.
- Over 20,000 students and job seekers have benefitted from his personalized counselling and placement support, successfully finding employment across senior and junior positions in multiple industries.
- An accomplished writer, he has published over 4,000 articles in reputed newspapers, magazines, and journals, addressing career, education, and youth-related topics.
- Authored four influential books targeted at students, job seekers, and young executives:
- Mo Career Mo Hathare (Odia)
- My Career in My Hands (English)
- Drive into FAST TRACK to Successful Career (English)
Academic and Personal Background
Born in Jamalpur, Munger district of Bihar, into a family with a railway officer father, Pradeep’s early life was marked by frequent relocations, offering him a broad perspective of India’s diverse cultures. He studied at PMP Zila School in Daltonganj, Jharkhand, on a government scholarship, before completing his higher education in Bhagalpur, Bihar.
His early professional years in pharmaceutical sales were marked by progressive responsibilities across major Indian cities, which exposed him to multiple facets of business and management. This foundation fueled his passion for self-development, leading him to pursue various Management Development Programs (MDPs) that transformed his career from a salesperson to a respected trainer, consultant, and mentor.
Commitment to Youth and Social Causes
Pradeep Pramanik’s primary mission is to motivate young people to define clear life goals early and work relentlessly toward achieving them. He strongly advocates for:
- Entrepreneurship as a powerful tool to eradicate poverty and unemployment in India.
- Raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse, alcoholism, and harmful substances like gutkha.
- Promoting social responsibility, discipline, and perseverance among youth to create a healthier, more prosperous society.
Through his workshops, lectures, and media appearances, he continues to be a champion of positive change in Odisha and beyond.
Public Speaking and Thought Leadership
Pradeep is a sought-after guest speaker at management and engineering colleges throughout Odisha and other states, where he shares insights on career planning, employability skills, and socio-economic development. His engaging sessions emphasize practical strategies, self-belief, and continuous learning.
A Legacy of Empowerment
With a career spanning over 40 years and counting, Pradeep Pramanik has become synonymous with career excellence, social activism, and youth development in Eastern India. His contributions have left an indelible mark on thousands of lives, inspiring new generations to embrace ambition, integrity, and hard work.
Contact and Further Information
For career counselling, placement services, or collaborations with Pradeep Pramanik and Fast Track Career Consultants:
Website: [Fast Track Career Consultants (if available)]
Locations: Bhubaneswar | Ranchi | Patna
Media & Speaking Engagements: Available upon request
Pradeep Pramanik — Lighting the path for India’s youth, building legacies that last a lifetime.