7 Step Strategy for College Placement Cells for Better Placements  in  2022

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<h2>FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Big Announcement</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>"PM Gati Shakti will pull forward the economy and will lead to more jobs and opportunities for the youth," she said.</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This is one of the most useful Key Takeaways for the higher educational institutions from Union Budget 2022 presented on 1st Feb, but, what does this mean for&nbsp;your&nbsp;college or the whole higher education sector and what are the latest opportunities and challenges that we can see in the upcoming years? Let's have a look and the key takeaways:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>1. <strong>3 Keywords in today's speech</strong> - Digital India, Rural Economy &amp; Agri-Tech. The future is demanding the new-gen skills, even if the PM Modi led Govt. of India creates 60 Lakhs+ job opportunities, the focus will now be shifting to Employable Skills.</p><ul><li><strong>What it means to you? </strong>The colleges have to be more innovative &amp; do numerous industry-collaborations</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>2. <strong>Digital Bharat</strong> - Presenting the budget on digital tablet and accepting Cryptocurrency is a huge move towards making Bharat as one of the leading Digital Economies in the world.</p><ul><li><strong>What it means to you? </strong>The education sector is the key focus for making this massive transformation. Therefore, colleges need to embrace the change and start using digital products</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>3. <strong>The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI)</strong> scheme across 14 sectors, including IT hardware manufacturing, is going to generate at least 60 lakh new job opportunities in covering key sectors like pharmaceuticals, medical devices, large-scale electronics manufacturing, food products, solar EV modules, automobiles/auto components, ACC battery, textile products etc. More emphasis on technologies like deeptech, agritech, EV tech, defence &amp; digital payments will help tech startups.</p><ul><li><strong>What it means to you? </strong>With India targeting $5 Trillion economy by 2025, huge number of startups, SMEs, MSMEs are going to have Credit Line or Grants by government. There is going to be a massive demand for talent &amp; a huge number of startups, SMEs, MSMEs launching campus recruitment programs that means you need a robust system to manage such a flow and be prepared to give best opportunities to your students</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>4. <strong>Digital University </strong>- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed to set up a digital university to provide education that will be built on a hub and spoke model</p><ul><li><strong>What it means to you? </strong>No barriers at all! Digital university is going to be the next big thing with current colleges and universities adopting Technology and be the hub for digital ed-tech system</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong> - This is once again a Day 0 for setting up your digital college &amp; universities. The colleges and universities can take benefits of the following apps &amp; collaborations to manage their digital journey and become the leader in tech-backed world.&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Admissions Management - Nopaperforms (<a href="https://www.nopaperforms.com/">https://www.nopaperforms.com/</a>)</li><li>Online Test Management - Mettl (<a href="https://mettl.com/abt/">https://mettl.com/abt/</a>)</li><li>Campus Placement Management - GetWork's SuperApp (<a href="https://getwork.org/super-app">https://getwork.org/super-app</a>)</li><li>Hire Mentors &amp; Guest Lecturers - Mentorkart (<a href="https://mentorkart.com/">https://mentorkart.com/</a>)</li></ol>

Union Budget 2022 | 60 Lakh New Jobs | Are we ready for it?

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<p>College placement cells play a critical role in helping students land lucrative internships and jobs off-campus and prepare them for campus interviews. Placement cells include students, administrators, and teachers, are active throughout the year and increase the likelihood of successful campus placements.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>&nbsp; 7 Step Strategy for College Placement Cells for Better Placements:</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1. &nbsp; Provide career counselling from the first year</strong></h3><p>It's better to start preparing students for their future careers in their first year than to wait until their final year.</p><ul><li>Mock interviews workshops to improve communication skills and group discussions on various fields of study should all be included in the calendar.</li><li>Colleges should develop a comprehensive set of recommendations to assist students in adhering to recruitment standards and acing the interviews.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2. &nbsp; Establish ties with alumni and faculty</strong></h3><p>Almost all former students feel a strong connection to their alma mater and deep gratitude that drives them to volunteer their time and expertise without expecting anything in return.</p><p>Having a connection with successful alumni can help students in career assistance programmes get a first-hand look at what it's like to land a job.</p><ul><li>Social media is a fantastic option to interact with previous students in groups.</li><li>Plan college-wide get-togethers and urge seniors to show their sophomores and juniors what it's like to be in their shoes.</li><li>Mentorship sessions can also be set up, and alumni can be invited to give lectures and advise students outside of the school.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3. &nbsp; &nbsp;Provide Career –Essential technical training</strong></h3><p>Every profession requires a basic understanding of technology. Since everything is now digital, even those with a non-technical background need to have a working knowledge of the latest technology. Even in most campus interviews, a technical round is required in which the employers evaluate the students' technical competence.</p><p>Colleges should therefore offer numerous technological courses to students such as <strong>Java, C, HTML, Web design</strong> and development, mobile app development, and data science as one of the placement cells' primary objectives to boost their chances of gaining high-paying positions in the future.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4. &nbsp; &nbsp;A Boost to College Profile</strong></h3><p>This is not self-evident. To get noticed, colleges should enhance their profile. When it comes to boosting the college profile, one should consider all aspects of college life.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Consider the following:</strong></h4><ul><li>Create a website with a professional appearance.</li><li>The style of the brochure should be professional, and the information should be concise and to the point.</li><li>Promote prior placements. If there are none, then project some of the graduates who hold key positions or even staff members who come from a background in the business.</li><li>Academic records of students and faculty are a significant factor that employers consider.</li><li>Include any honours received by the college.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5. &nbsp; &nbsp;Placing the Right Candidates</strong></h3><p>It is the college responsibility to assure the campus placement's success. Colleges choose students who have the greatest potential to succeed in interviews and win profitable positions.</p><ul><li>Conduct practise tests and interviews months before the drive to identify the most qualified candidates.</li><li>Colleges must enlist the assistance of student leaders to run such screening processes properly and without causing widespread disappointment.</li><li>Students should be informed in advance of such screening to provide their best effort to be picked.</li></ul><p>A thorough campus placement system can assist colleges in centralizing student records and making them easily accessible to hiring authorities. It might assist colleges in projecting a more professional image to prospective employers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 6. &nbsp; &nbsp;The platform for Business-College Collaboration</strong></h3><p>In this competitive digital world, colleges should partner with technology or products/services that aid them throughout their placement life-cycle.</p><h4><strong>The following are some of the advantages of utilizing a gateway such as our </strong><a href="https://getwork.org/super-app"><strong>SuperApp:</strong></a></h4><ul><li>Chat groups to support college-student-company communication.</li><li>Excellent reporting module allows colleges to keep track of students' progress and job status.</li><li>Customized invitations and E-JNF.</li><li>Articles of on-campus interview advice authored by industry experts Space for students for their assignments and interviews.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;7. &nbsp; &nbsp;Networking Works</strong></h3><p>Colleges develop trust through networking. Networking is even more critical college is a small one with few resources, as they rely mostly on networking and referrals rather than on pricey hiring agencies and classified ads.</p><ul><li>Colleges should encourage students to select interaction channels such as mobile applications, social media groups, and online forums to mark themselves updated.</li><li>Establish a vibrant network of students, leaders, alumni, and instructors using digital platforms to facilitate communication.</li></ul><p>This increases engagement and enables them to collect critical news, information, and updates in a single window.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Conclusion:</strong></h4><p>Annual campus placement sessions are judged on the potential and capabilities of students and their personalities and qualifications.&nbsp;</p><p>On the other hand, colleges can mold their students and make a strong impression on employers if they are well-prepared and have a solid hiring plan in place.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://getwork.org/college-blogs/how-colleges-can-improve-their-placements-by-5x-amid-pandemic-25"> <strong>How Colleges can Improve their placements by 5x amid Pandemic</strong></a></p>

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<p>Some experiences can not be taught with books or syllabus. They need practical experience. These experiences become more important when they are designed for a professional course.&nbsp; Industry visits are also one of those experiences. Students need these experiences so that they have a better knowledge of the industry. Industry visits teach students about how companies manage and process a challenge. Here are the benefits of industry visits.</p><h3><strong>What is Industry Visit?</strong></h3><p>Indian educational institutes conduct Industry visits where students are sent to work and to gain experience in their specialized courses.&nbsp; Industry visit focuses on giving students an idea of how things work in a professional environment.&nbsp; They are mostly conducted for students pursuing a professional course. This is how students get exposure to the latest technologies.&nbsp; Industry visits are different than any other colleges, but the main motive of these visits is the same: To prepare students for the future.</p><h3><strong>Who can get benefits from Industry Visits?</strong></h3><p>Industry visits are conducted mainly for students who have joined a vocational course. These industry visit can be conducted for:</p><p>1.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Engineering Students</p><p>2.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Medical Students</p><p>3.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Management and Hospitality Students</p><p>4.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Information Technology students</p><p>5.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Digital Marketing Students</p><h3><strong>Benefits of Industry Visits</strong></h3><p>Industrial visits are the best source to increase the knowledge of students. It gives students exposure to various functions in an organization, such as HR, Marketing, Communication, etc.</p><h4><strong>It Gives real-world experience</strong></h4><p>While college and its syllabus prepare students with theoretical knowledge, Industry visits can expose them to real-world problems and give them an idea on how to resolve them.</p><h4><strong>Industry visits make contacts</strong></h4><p>When students are on an industry visit for their respective specialization course, they make contacts in the industry. These contacts help them grow after they graduate and are making their space in their field.</p><h4><strong>The Certificates</strong></h4><p>Industry visits not only give them a perspective, but it also gives them certificates. These certificates come in handy when students are applying for jobs. The certificates can give them a head start.</p><h4><strong>Industry visits help the student in choosing their field</strong></h4><p>Industry visits not only give students a clear look at how things work, but they help students in choosing a career. After the visits, students can think about how the industry is suitable for them and if they want to make a career in it.</p><h4><strong>Students meet different work culture</strong></h4><p>When colleges conduct multiple industry visits for students, students experience various work cultures. They learn their ethics, their policies and their protocols. This experience prepares students for the future.</p><p>‍</p><h2><strong>The conclusion</strong></h2><p>Students not only get exposure to the real world, but they get mentally prepared for the corporate world. They learn life skills like communication. They learn directly from the industry expert, from their life lessons.</p><p><strong>GetWork is a platform for colleges that brings placement cells online so that the communication between industries and colleges can improve.</strong></p>

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<p>Ever since the pandemic has hit the world, it has affected almost every sector. The education sector is facing big issues and challenges as well. The two biggest challenges for Educational institutes are- "How to keep the education in a proper flow?" and "How to conduct on-campus drives in college?" For the first challenge, Educational Institutions have found a solution- Online classes and E-learning. According to research by Sannam, the online education market in India was worth $247 million in 2016 and is expected to increase to US$35.03 billion by 2025.</p><p>Colleges are now making regular E-Classes to train and educate students but another challenge is yet to be solved. Because of the pandemic, hiring rates have dropped drastically. A report from The Hindu Business Lines says 35.48 percent of engineering job seekers are worried about timely placements. So How can Colleges beat the pandemic blues and Increase the placement rates by 5x? Here are 5 ways that can increase the placements in pandemic:</p><p>‍</p><h3><strong>1. Go Online</strong></h3><p>Just like online classes have solved the challenge of educating and training students, Virtual Drives are helping Colleges in improving the placement rates in this pandemic and lockdown. With virtual hiring, colleges are conducting On-campus recruitment drives without the risks of exposing students to the pandemic. With virtual drives, colleges can reach a bigger number of companies. GetWork is a platform that is helping over 18,000 colleges in conducting successful virtual on campus drives. With GetWork, Placement rates of these colleges have increased up to 80%.</p><p>The benefits of conducting Virtual On-Campus Recruitment Drives with GetWork are not just limited to higher placement rates. Going Online also reduces the manual work of the Training and Placement Officers as well. Virtual Drives with GetWork are fully automatic for seamless interaction with companies. Training and Placement Officers save 80% of their time and resources by using SaaS tools &amp; micro-services offered by GetWork.</p><p>‍</p><h3><strong>2. Scout for more companies</strong></h3><p>When Colleges conduct On-campus Placement Drives, they have a few companies. They invite the companies for campus drives; the companies interview and hire a limited number of students. Students who cannot land a job in On-Campus drives have to go Off-campus for job hunt. This affects the placement rate of the colleges and the morale of the candidates.</p><p>Online placements can completely change the scenario. When Educational Institutes opt for Virtual On-Campus Drives, their visibility to companies increases up to 5x. The communication between Training &amp; Placement Officers and Recruiters is virtual and they can connect in one virtual room. When the visibility of colleges is high, the students' satisfaction rate also increases. The annual placement report from GetWork says that after virtual placement drives, student satisfaction rates increased by 78%.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>3. Start finding new and upcoming startups</strong></h3><p>The pandemic has hit every economy hard, but it is also giving life to new ideas and startups. The Startup Ecosystem report 2021 from Inc21 says that India is home to over 38K startups as on May 2021. 51 of these start-ups are unicorns i.e. they have a valuation of over $ 1 Billion. The start-Up ecosystem is the country is flourishing and India is likely to see 100 unicorns by 2023.</p><p>These start-ups are a great opportunity for colleges as Startups hire the most skilled graduates. To increase the placement rates, the Training &amp; Placement Officers should look for new startups and invite them for placement drives. Startups give proper exposure of the industry to students with a decent package and also elevate the college reputation and placement rates.</p><h3>‍</h3><h3><strong>4. Look for new Job Options</strong></h3><p>The 2020 pandemic and lockdown have changed the conventional way of work. Everything is now going online and companies are looking for candidates who are “Digitally Woke”. Industries that are hiring in this pandemic are:</p><p>· E-Learning Platforms</p><p>· E-Commerce Businesses</p><p>· Social Media and Communication based Companies</p><p>‍</p><p>Job profiles like Business Development, Talent Acquisition, Sales, Software Development are conventional, companies are hiring for these roles. Graduates are trained and hired for these profiles, but after the 2020 pandemic, the hiring scenario has completely changed.</p><p>Unconventional Job options like Digital Marketing, Social Media Management, Creative Writing, Graphics Designers and Editors, Online Tutors are now majorly in-demand. Businesses are willing to hire creative individuals for these profiles. These jobs are in high demand and companies are offering a good package. Educational Institutes should adopt the change and prepare their students for these “Unconventional Jobs” as well.</p><p>‍</p><h3><strong>5. Ask Your students</strong></h3><p>College TPOs should regularly interact with their students to get their views on what new job options and opportunities are popular in the market. Students have a bigger circle and they keep exchanging information and the latest trends with each other. Educational institutes that interact and communicate with their students, alumni, and industry experts regularly have increased placement rates compared to others. These colleges have a better curriculum to prepare students for On-campus placements, thus have better visibility among recruiters. GetWork gives a powerful feature to interact with your students everyday and understand their needs, requirements &amp; goals. GetWork's powerful SaaS tool gives a daily overview on Popular Skill in your college, Goals of your students, Gaps in placement strategies and a lot more.</p><p>In 2012, Universidad TecMilenio introduced the Institute for Happiness and Wellbeing and overhauled its teaching to meet the needs of students and current industry trends. After this step, the university was listed among the Positive Universities.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>These 5 ways are most popular among colleges who have Preferred GetWork for their Virtual Placement Drives. GetWork has helped these colleges grow visibility to companies by 5 times. We'd love a chance to show you why GetWork is 10x better. Schedule a demo with our university success team: <a href="https://calendly.com/nidhi-getwork/university-success">https://calendly.com/nidhi-getwork/university-success</a></p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p>

 How Colleges can Improve their placements by 5x amid Pandemic