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CAMPUS PLACEMENT Issues & Challenges. Prof Bholanath Dutta CMRIT. The word ‘Placement’ is most misunderstood concept. VARIOUS ISSUES. Highly heterogeneous profile of students Stringent criteria set by companies High level of expectation by Companies Lack of practical exposure of students
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CAMPUS PLACEMENTIssues & Challenges Prof Bholanath Dutta CMRIT
VARIOUS ISSUES • Highly heterogeneous profile of students • Stringent criteria set by companies • High level of expectation byCompanies • Lack of practical exposure of students • Unrealistic expectation of students
VARIOUS ISSUES • Poor industry-academia interface • Creating awareness: • Internship • Specialization offered: • Value added programmes
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR (CSF) • The Placement process • Selection of Company • Accreditation • Graduation dates • Strong alumni Association
CHARACTERISTICS LOOKED FOR IN POTENTIAL HIRES • Communication skills • Teamwork skills • Honesty/Integrity • Analytical skills • Flexibility/Adaptability • Interpersonal skills • Motivation/Initiative • Computer skills • Fundamental subject knowledge
DIFFERENT AVENUES FOR PLACEMENT • On Campus • Off Campus • Pool Campus. • Internship Programme • Faculty contact • Job Fairs • Employee referrals • Job Portal • Campus Website • Newspaper advertising • Video Interviewing
FRESH CHALLENGES • Economic Recession • Competition is heating up • Competition among B-schools • Industry sponsored campus initiatives • Stringent Eligibility Criteria • Concept of Finishing Schools • Attracting students to specific locations and industries