CHANDIGARH | WEDNESDAY | 18 SEPTEMBER 2019

Be industry-ready with new-age courses that align curriculum with employers’ demands
AMBARISH DATTA

H
IGHER education has
a crucial role in supply-
ing skilled candidates Improve your
MARKET VALUE
needed in the work-
force. However, the
transition for many between
higher education and
employment is experiencing
challenges as employers look
for employees with the right
skills and aptitude rather
than basing a hire purely on

Enjoy college traditional qualification.

So, what’s the solution?
Align the skills that graduates
have with market demands to

life like a pro

DR. VEENA KRISHNAN
ensure you are creating future
employees that are industry
ready, knowledgeable and
adaptable.
With employers and policy-
makers questioning the val-

F
OR any student, college life is the most anticipated ue of the degree, educators
phase of his/her life. However, for some, this life may need to reassess their offer-
not be all fun and frolic as it may seem. Often, it comes ings so their program reflect
with a lot of challenges like peer pressure, anxiety etc. the needs of the marketplace.
which can be a lot to handle for any young mind stepping Although the term Industry
out of his/her comfort zone for the first time. The findings aligned courses is widely used
of the 2016 Lokniti-CSDS Youth Survey indicate that by institutes, it largely
around four out of 10 youngsters who are currently study- remains a pipedream. Howev-
ing had felt regular or occasional depression/tension during er, a few courses are being
the past couple of years. offered by some institutes
The data is vexing when it comes to ensuring a healthy that cater to the new-age skill
mind and soul for the students. To address this, experts requirements and develop the
have crafted guidelines that should be taken in regard to students to be able to take up
make a sharper shift to the concept of Positive Education relevant roles in the changing
— an approach that blends academic learning with char- market scenario. Let’s take a
acter and well-being. look at some of these for those
Here are a few tips that students should keep in mind to aiming for a career in finance- ISTOCK
combat challenges faced by them: related fields: pearing, financial journal- Bachelor’s in Capital The course covers all facets
SKILLS TO SOAK IN ism is growing. Markets of financial markets and deals
Transition from school to college curriculum MASTER’S IN FINANCIAL When pursuing an undergraduate degree a student needs The course is a unique This is yet another course in detail with capital markets.
Life away from home comes with a lot of responsibilities TECHNOLOGY to develop career-specific skills, as well as a set of offering that aims to train the that prepares students for The course covers various
and challenges. Unlike schools, colleges do not spoon feed This is arguably one of the intangible traits such as confidence, effective participant to work as a finan- job roles in the financial modules, including technical
the curriculum to their students, instead try and inculcate best master’s-level pro- communication, presentation skills, collaboration with cial journalist and provides industry. This three-year analysis, fundamental analy-
peers and project planning. These skills and traits will help
the habit of self-study in them for a more holistic academic gramme offered to students the student with a firm full-time bachelor’s pro- sis, derivatives, risk manage-
them make a difference for their employers.
progression. Students are often not prepared to make this who wish to excel in the grounding in corporate, gramme is a unique offering ment, portfolio management
shift from their comfortable and protected school life to a financial technology space. OPPORTUNITIES financial and economic that aims to develop the etc. along-with essential soft
tougher and a responsible one. Financial Technology (Fin- Career opportunities for graduates in capital markets are reporting, the ability to right skill sets by starting skills required to become a
Tip: Start by surrounding yourself with supportive people Tech) is concerned with the wide open in the areas of banks, finance companies, share understand and manipulate early in the students life. through professional ready to
and avoid comparisons of any kind. Keeping yourself use of technology to make broking, commodity, PE funds, and regulators like RBI, financial data and to critical- This programme is be absorbed in the market.
organised and efficiently managing time is the financial transactions more Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Forward ly analyse announcements designed for students who As markets constantly
counsel that will not just help you survive col- efficient. Market Commission (FMC) and stock exchanges like NSE, by companies and govern- wish to work in the financial change, so do the skill-sets
BSE, commodity, currency and derivative exchanges.
HOSTEL lege but also excel at it. Try and find an Graduates in this field will ment departments. services industry. This aims required. Adaptation is para-
industry mentor if possible. have a good understanding The course is offered online to impart knowledge about mount along with keeping an
LIFESTYLE of finance, accounting, busi- and is delivered by veterans various aspects of capital eye on the fluctuations and
An extension of the Homesickness ness information systems, from large media houses. markets, thereby helping the variations across industries
point mentioned
Students who travel away from and analytic methods. It provides the students students understand and (global and regional), while
above is the challenge of
staying in a hostel with home for the first time often Master’s in Financial Tech- with the essential principles, develop skills that are essen- remaining open and flexible
several people, each with face homesickness due to nology jointly provides the skills, techniques and real- tial to understand and face to changes.
their individual living lack of familiarity, belong- fundamentals of Accounting time application of the same. the challenges in the world of — The writer is CEO,
patterns. Living with a stranger ingness and all the pres- & Finance and Management Students undergo rigor- capital markets. BSE Institute
is a task in itself as it involves a sures of staying without a Science where relevant ous training to develop the
lot of efforts and adjustments proper care-taker. expertise resides across all skills required by a finan-
made from both ends as an
attempt to survive in peace. Tip: Homesickness is a core competencies — both in cial journalist.
concern felt by almost teaching and research. The course covers areas
Tip: Before booking an
accommodation, it is important every student staying like financial markets,
for you to do a thorough away from home and is Who can get in: This course financial document analy-
background check. It is also completely normal. The is for students from a variety equips students with the EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME IN sis, writing skills, inter-
necessary to choose one on only solution for this is to of backgrounds. The course knowledge of contemporary FINANCIAL JOURNALISM viewing skills, live report-
the basis of personal go out, keep yourself busy follows a blended pattern of modules like Algorithmic This course caters to the ing etc. that makes the
requirements and food and make new friends who theory and practice trading, Robo-advisory, R robust journalism industry. students equipped appro-
facility. Apart from this, it is
provide real comfort. You delivered in class by programming, banking While many traditional roles priately for the challenging
salient to recognise that it
is not your house and to may also carry fond memories industry practitioners. It technology etc. in newsrooms are disap- role of a financial journalist.
survive it peacefully, of home in the form of photo-
patience and graphs, beddings, etc. However,
adjustment with you must know that it is a slow and
others is the
key.
gradual process and needs time.

Challenge of fitting in a social circle Good news for

Indian students
Students in a college come from all kinds of back-
grounds, cultures, lifestyles, social experiences and val-
ues. Therefore, at times it is hard for them to fit into a cir-
cle or be able to make friends at all. Since ‘friends’ make
family away from home for any outstation student, the There is good news for stu-
lack of it can hamper an individual’s confidence and lead dents going to Britain for
to isolation and anxiety. Students frequently have to cope studying as the UK govern-
with the struggles of facing racism and discrimination on ment on Wednesday
the basis of their social status. announced the reintroduc-
Tip: A proper induction process is recommended along tion of the two-year post-
with the provision of a “buddy” who will be a familiar face study work visa, expanding
in a not so familiar environment. Having someone from opportunities for talented
within will give a better perspective to the fresher and international students to
thereby, help him/her adjust easier. build successful career in the
country.
General mental health awareness The new “Graduate” route
In spite of all the efforts that universities are taking these will launch for the 2020/21
days to ease the transition by providing a counsellor or a intake of students to universi-
mentor to each student, students often end up facing isola- ty.
tion and loneliness leading to depression because of peer The two-year post-study
pressure and other internal issues. work visa was earlier
Tip: Learn to be assertive and stand up scrapped by then Home Sec-
for yourself. It is up to you to set retary Theresa May in 2012.
boundaries and communicate those. The reintroduction of the pro-
gramme is expected to boost
It is ok to ask for help the number of students going
Low motivation in handling to Britain significantly.
daily tasks and loss of interest The new ‘Graduate’ route
in all activities is an impor- will be open to all internation-
tant sign that student is feel- al students, including those
ing the stress of being in a from India, who have valid
college. Students, their UK immigration status as a
friends and parents should student and have successful-
look out for any of these ly completed a course of study
early signs and imme- in any subject at the under-
diately seek help graduate level or above at an
and guidance. approved UK higher educa-
— The writer is Senior Clinical tion provider.
Psychologist & Student The visa will allow eligible
Counsellor at students to work,
UPES, Dehradun or look for
work, in any
career or position of their
choice, for two years after
completing their studies.
“The new Graduate Route
will mean talented interna-
tional students, whether in
science and maths or technol-
ogy and engineering, can
study in the UK and then gain
valuable work experience as
they go on to build successful
careers,” Home Secretary Pri-
ti Patel said in a statement.
Indian students coming to
study in the UK reached
almost 22,000 in the year end-
ing June 2019.
This was a 42 per cent
increase on the previous year
and almost 100 per cent high-
er than three years ago.
This announcement follows
the creation of a new fast-
track visa route for scientists
and the removal of the limit
on PhD students moving into
the skilled work visa route,
which collectively aim to
cement the UK as a science
superpower and a world
leader in the STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics) sector.
Almost half of all Indian
students (almost 130,000
since 2008/9) heading to the
UK in the last ten years chose
a STEM subject. — IANS
2 THE TRIBUNE Jobs&Careers
CLASSIFIEDS
SITUATION VACANT
Guru Amardass Adarsh institute
Goindwal Sahib, Tarn-Taran
(Affiliated to CBSE). Requires
English, Commerce, Physical
Education and Music teacher. Salary
good. Free conveyance from
Kapurthala. Contact: 7717223333.
E-mail: info.gadps@gmail.com
(CL19080115)
Are you searching any job just
email your resume
sunrise40chd@gmail.com 98881-
95107. (CL19080731)
My Play School Hoshiarpur
required qualified/experienced, good
speaker female Graduate teacher.
Contact: 7973833772, 9872303584.
(CL19081106)
Required Manager with pleasing
personality for multiplex at Rajpura.
Age between 25-30. Contact: 98969-
03991. (CL19081459)
Bhai Roop Chand Sr. Sec. Public
School, VPO Bhai Rupa-151106,
Distt. Bathinda (Punjab) (CBSE
Affiliated), serving society for the past
29 years requires following teachers
with very fluent in English language
and communication skills:- PGT -
History, Bio, English, Maths, Physics,
Chemistry, Pol. Sci., Phy. Edu., TGT -
Science & Maths, PRT, Dance
Teacher, Science Lab Assistant.
Excellent salary, free accommodation
for outstation candidates. Free
transport facility from Rampura Phul.
Send CV along with latest photo to the
below Email: brcssps@gmail.com , or
contact office for further details:
73411-24261, 73411-24262, 98764-
41040 01651-231633, 230003.
(CL19080868)
Indian Public School, Mohra,
Ambala immediately required
candidates for TGT English, PGT
Political Science and History.
Minimum qualification B.A./
M.A. with B.Ed. Handsome
salary and perks guaranteed.
Call on 70823-00689 for further
queries. Kindly email your resume
on: recruitment1cell@gmail.com
(CL19081630)
Doraha Public School (Affiliated to
CBSE, New Delhi) Doraha, Distt.
Ludhiana - 141421 (Punjab). Required
(i) PGT - Maths, Accountancy (salary
upto Rs 32,000/-), (ii) Pre School
Teacher (salary upto Rs 18,000/).
CBSE background/experienced
preferred. Fluency in spoken English
essential, higher start for deserving
candidate, Staff conveyance from
Ludhiana, also required Computer
Teacher cum Language Lab incharge
(salary upto Rs 25,000), apply with
photograph within a week. Email:
dops2013@gmail.com (Director
98159-68438). (CL19081650)
Required Principal cum Coordinator
for an Associate College GNDU in
Amritsar. Qualification Post
Graduation with 55 percent marks &
minimum 10 years experience as
Assistant Professor in regular college,
Also requires MCA, M.Com. B.Ed.
Assistant Professors for Computer &
Commerce. Apply within one week.
Required Principal Cum Coordinator
for an Associate College GNDU in
Amritsar. Qualification Post
Graduation with 55 percent
marks & minimum 10 years
experience as Assistant Professor in
regular college, also requires MCA,
M.Com. B.Ed. Assistant Professors for
Computers & Commerce.
Apply within one week. Email:
sanjana.sharma1888@gmail.com
(CL19081669)
R.K.S. International Public School,
Janer, Moga (Pb.) CBSE affiliated
school requires experienced following
staff immediately 1. TGT - English,
Science and Computer 2. PRT- all
subjects 3. Kindergarten Teachers (2).
Handsome salary, free accommodation
for outstation candidates. Fresher also
can apply. Interested candidates may
send your resume at Email: id:
rksipsjaner@gmail.com or contact
The Principal Ph. 75088-03000.
(CL19081811)
Sri Guru Harkrishan Sr. Sec. Public
School, Sec. 40-C, Chandigarh (Chief
Khalsa Diwan Charitable Society,
Amritsar). Ph: 0172-2625613, requires
following staff: (1) TGT Biology
(M.Sc. Biology B.Ed.), (2) PRT
English (M.A (English) B.Ed) (3)
Yoga Teacher (Diploma in Yoga).
Experienced Candidates and fluent in
English will be preferred.
Candidates should be proficient in
Computers. Apply within 7
days of Publication of advertisement
at www.chiefkhalsadiwan.com
Members- incharge. (CL19082768)
English, Science, Maths and Social
Science teachers required for Akal
Academy with B.Ed./ ETT/ D.El.Ed.
for Dakra Sahib (Computer Teacher),
near Raipur Rani, Akal Academy Holi,
near M.M University Mullana, Barara,
Akal Academy Majri (Ambala) and
for Akal Academy Manoli Surat, Distt.
Mohali. Freshers may also apply.
Transport facility is available. Salary:
10,000 to 15,000. Walk-in Interview:
Test: Sharp 10:30 am only: Gurudwara
Saheed Baba Deep Singh Ji, Ichaa
Poorak Dham, near Village Devinagar,
G.T. Road, Ambala City (98720-
18459) on 21.09.2019.
(CL19083371)
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Mexico Laboratories, Jalandhar
requires girls and boys for marketing
of Ayurvedic Medicines. A person
with same background is an
additional advantage. Interested
candidates send their CV.
E-mail: mexicolab@yahoo.co.in Call:
9872398404. (CL19083179)
Amardeep Public Sen. Sec. School
Samrai (Jal) Affiliated PSEB requires
TGT, PGT teachers for Science, Math,
Hindi, PTI. Salary negotiable.
Transport available from Jalandhar
and Phagwara. Send resume on
amardeepschool@gmail.com Contact:
98150-85501. (CL19083436)
Wanted Marketing Executives for
all over India for South India based
company manufacturing industrial
chemicals. Graduates/Diploma
holders preferred. Apply with
complete biodata including salary
expected and area preferred to
peechem@yahoo.com or call:
9501272640 only. (CL19083233)
English, Science, Maths and Social
Science Teachers required for Akal
Academy with B.Ed/ETT/D.L.Ed for
Ubhia, Bhunder Bhaini (Moonak),
Dharmgarh Chhanna, Rattolan (S.St
and English for IX-X) and Seona
(Kindergarten), freshers may also
apply. Transport facility is available.
Salary: 10,000 to 15,000. Walk-in
interview and Test (sharp 10:30 a.m.)
at Gurdwara Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur
Sahib near old Bus Stand, Patran,
Distt. Patiala on 20.09.2019, (98720-
18459), hr.patiala@akalacademy.ac.in
(CL19083363)
Competent Teachers required for
Akal Academy Uddat Saidewala and
Mander for PGT Physics, TGT
English, Computer and Librarian.
(Transport & Hostel facility
available). Fluency in English is must.
Eligibility: B.Ed. and Postgraduation.
Salary: 15-20k. Walk-in interview
(with photographs): Akal Academy
Uddat Saidewala, situated at Boha &
Jhunir road, Tehsil Budhlada, Distt.
Mansa, Punjab on 19.9.19 and 20.9.19
at 10.00 am - 2 pm. Send your resumes
on Email Id: hr1@barusahib.org
88940-75212. (CL19083396)
Urgently competent
required for Akal Academy Cholang
(located in Jalandhar) for KG/Genreal
and English. Fluency in English is
must. Eligibility: Graduation or Post-
Graduation, B.Ed, ETT or D.EI.ED is
mandatory, salary: 12,000 to 18,000.
Transport and hostel facility
will be avaialble. Walk-in interview:
akal Academy Cholang, Village:
Cholang, PO: Smarai, Tehsil:
Phillaur, Distt. Jalandhar
on 23.09.2019 (Monday) from
11 a.m. 2 p.m. Contact: 98759-87243.
a a c h o l a n g @ a k a l a c a d e m y. a c . i n .
(CL19083398)
Competent Staff required for Akal
Academy Sowaddi Kalan, Jandiall and
Akal Academy Jhande located in
Ludhiana District for KG/ General,
English and Social Science. Fluency in
English must. Eligibility: Graduation
or Post Graduation in required stream.
B.Ed., ETT or D.El.Ed is
mandatory.Salary 12,000 to 20,000.
Freshers also apply. Walk- in
interview: Test 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Akal
Academy, Sowaddi Kalan (Bhundri
Road) near Jhiri Sahib. , Teh.
Jagraon, Distt. Ludhiana on
23.09.2019, Contact:- 98759-87328.
aasowaddikala@akalacademy.ac.in
(CL19083403)
Wanted Competent & Experienced
teachers to teach grade TGT & PGT
English, Chemistry, Biology, Physics,
History, Commerce, Maths and
Punjabi for Akal Academy Baru Sahib
Himachal Pradesh or for one of the
Akal Academies in Punjab/ Haryana/
UP & Rajasthan. Eligibility: Post
Graduation in the required stream.
B.Ed./ ETT or D.EI.Ed. is compulsory.
Salary: Rs. 15,000 to 25,000.
Interested candidates may send their
biodata along with recent photograph
to Email- hr1@barusahib.org
Mob- 98050-98730. (CL19083410)
Competent Teachers required for
Akal Academy Daula and Madhir for
PRT/TGT English and Social Science
(Transport facility available). Fluency
in English is must Eligibility Post
Graduation & B.Ed. Salary 12-16k.
Walk-in Interview (with photographs):
Akal Academy Daula, Tehsil
Gidderbaha, District Sri Mukatsar
Sahib on 19.9.2019 and 20.9.2019 at
10. am to 2 pm. Send your resumes on
email id:- hr1@barusahib.org
8894075212. (CL19083412)
Scholar Public Senior Secondary
School, Nawanshahr urgently requires
PGT Physics. Contact: 80540-06540.
scholarpublichighschool@gmail.com
(CL19083434)
Applications are invited from
candidates with brilliant academic
record & excellent communication
skills. Kindergarten, TGT: English,
Social Science. Essential qualification
as per current CBSE norms. Apply
within a week from publication of
advertisement at Cecil Convent
School Junior, 19-A, Manauli House,
Ambala City or mail your resume
at: cecilconventjunior@yahoo.com
Ph: 0171-2551125, 79889-57907.
(CL19083381)
Competent teachers required for
Akal Academy Phaphre Bhai Ke for
TGT English, Social Science and
Computer. (Transport facility
available). Fluency in English is must.
Eligibility: B.Ed. and Postgraduation.
Salary: 10-15K. Walk-in Interview
(with photographs): Akal Academy
Phaphre Bhai Ke, Distt. Mansa,
Punjab on 19.9.2019 and 20.9.19 at
10:00 am- 2 pm. Send your resumes
on Email Id: hr1@barusahib.org,
88940-75212. (CL19083430)
Competent teachers required for
Akal Academy Jaga Ram Tirath for
TGT/ PGT English and Social
Science. (Transport & hostel facility
available). Fluency in English is must.
Eligibility: B.Ed. and Post graduation,
Salary: 12-16K. Walk-in Interview
(with photographs): Akal Academy
Jaga Ram Tirath, Tehsil: Talwandi
Sabo, Distt. Bathinda on 19.09.2019
and 20.9.2019 at 11:00 am-2 pm.
Email Id: hr1@barusahib.org, 88940-
75212. (CL19083432)
Requirement Radiologist/Sonologist
minimum 3-5 years of experience at
Punjab Diagnostic Center Surdulgarh,
Distt. Mansa (Punjab) with a good
amount of salary. Contact No.: 98120-
34025. (CL19083452)
Urgently required
Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Sales
Executives - (B.Sc/MBA) Exp.
Ewalt
1-2 yrs Industrial Marketing -
Punjab, Haryana, Tricity,
Himachal. Contact: 95011-06995/90.
email sales@ewaltzenvizon.com
(CL19083454)
State Public School, Shahkot
requires PGT/ TGT (English), PGT
(Maths). Transport facility is available
from Jalandhar. High salary. Mail
resume to spsshahkot@hotmail.com
Contact: 92160-25422, 99885-13513.
(CL19083459)
The Renaissance School, Mansa
requires the following staff: Kinder
Garten teacher & Computer teacher
with designing skills. Walk-in
interview on Monday (23.09.2019) in
the school campus from 10.30 am to
01:00 pm. Kindly send your resume
to: trsmansa@live.com 94788-38513
(WhatsApp). Contact No. 96463-
90006. (CL19083463)
ADMISSION GUIDANCE
Ph.D., LL.B., LL.M, Pharmacy,
B.Tech., M.Tech., all Diplomas, BA,
MA, B.Com., M.Com., BBA, MBA,
MCA, B.Lib., BP.Ed., MP.Ed., 10th,
+2. Late Evening/ Holiday classes for
Government/ Private employees.
Other University Dropouts can
continue. Call: 97798-55221, 95019-
03221. (CL19083460)
MEDICAL/SURGICAL
Required BDS & BAMS lady
doctors for school at Panchkula and
Chandigarh. Contact: Dr. Sahni,
SCF-85, Sector-4, Panchkula.
098140-06685, Email:
va ca n cy.h ea lt hp lu s@ gm ai l. co m
(CL19082085)
HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Required suitable candidate for
head of Sales in a well established
organisation in Haryana
(Yamunanagar) retired person with
high negotiation skills & vast
experience in person to person sales
will be preferred. Salary and
accommodation with duty meals will
teachers
be offered. Call & WhatsApp: 94674-
41250. (CL19080447)
CAREER HOTLINE
PERVIN MALHOTRA
Can urban planning be pursued only at PG level?
Q.
I am in Class XII. Can you
please tell me about
career prospects in Urban plan-
ning? Can it be pursued only at
the master’s level?
— UMANG SURI
A.
In an increasingly
urbanised world,
cities occupy a central posi-
tion in the future of our
planet. As these metropolis-
es expand, voraciously con-
suming the resources of the
hinterland, increasing
developmental pressures
threaten to erase and
rebuild their historic cores
and other existing land-
scapes, many a times
changing city fabrics, land
uses and existing work and
living patterns. Indian
cities are experiencing
these violent transforma-
tions and their landscape is
changing rapidly.
Apart from the demo-
graphic transition, rapid
urbanisation is fundamen-
EMOTIONAL CONNECT
VIRAT CHIRANIA
Managing anger effectively
is a surefire way to increase
your emotional quotient
(EQ). This, however, is not a
cake walk. We often think of
anger only in terms of say-
ing something nasty or
doing something violent but
anger is not just at the level
of word or action; it begins
at the level of thoughts. So if
we have to tackle anger, we
have to remove it at all the
three levels — thought,
word and action. 5 ways to
control anger:
1
Allow room for imperfec-
tion: We need to wake up
and realise that the world
is not obligated to work as per
our script. There is uncertain-
ty in the world and there is
imperfection. The more we
can accept the world and its
people without a constant
desire to change them, the
lesser we get angry.
2
Breathe!! It is fascinating
to note that every emotion
has a corresponding
breath pattern. Have you
noticed how you breathe
when you are angry? Your
breath becomes short and
fast. Now, at the moment the
emotion of anger is slowly
beginning to rise up in you,
just train yourself to take 10
deep breaths. You will instant-
ly observe a change in the way
you feel. This is a sure shot
way of dealing with anger.
Anger is about something
which has already happened,
something in the past. You
can’t be angry about the
future. Our breath is always
in the present moment. So
the moment the awareness is
taken to the breath, the mind
comes in the present
moment and chances of not
getting carried away in the
emotion of anger become
very high.
3
Do Yoga, meditation and
exercise — every single
day! You can’t start dig-
ging a well when your house
is already on fire! So if you
truly want to avoid getting
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email your queries to careers@tribunemail.com
research, surveying the organizations also require the
area and consulting with services of planners. While
the health, sanitation and there are several MPlan
transport departments in courses available in India, you
the government. could go for a BPlan degree
Besides a fair amount of straight after Class XII.
administrative and mana-
gerial skills, writing Eligibility
reports, addressing meet- Earlier you needed to have
ings, you’ll closely work taken science in Class XII to
with other professionals take the JEE for admission
such as architects, lawyers, to BPlan courses in central-
civil engineers, statisti- ly funded institutes and col-
tally changing India’s in India, we don’t have cians, sociologists and leges. But from JEE 2020 (in
economy, society, culture, even one qualified town economists. January & April), all you
natural and built environ- planner per town! will require is maths in
ments, as well as politics. Urban planners are big- Opportunities Class XII. While the maths
Our future development scale thinkers. Whether Diverse career paths will and aptitude papers will
hinges on the sensitivity, developing a local park or a open up for you: in govern- remain common for BPlan
expertise and speed with whole cosmopolitan city — ment agencies, land and and BArch students, the
which we handle this urban they juggle the realities of transport boards, private con- drawing test has been
transition. the here and now with the sulting firms, estate planners replaced with a 25 MCQ
possibilities of the distant and MNCs, non-profit agen- paper on Planning. This is
Demand and supply future to create, revitalise cies and international organi- part of the major revamp in
We have just about 5,000 reg- and grow vibrant communi- zations such as the World the pattern of JEE (Main)
istered urban planners in ties. Before creating a plan, Bank, UNESCO, WHO, etc. which has just been
India: i.e. just one planner urban planners assess and Tourism boards, health approved by MHRD.
for 75,000 people. With evaluate all available infor- authorities, construction com- Registration for the April
about 8,000 cities and towns mation. This involves panies and environmental JEE (Main) began last week.
FORTNIGHTLY QUIZ 602
1. In which country was the world’s biggest petroleum
processing facility hit by Yemen’s Houthi group drones
Real-time anger
recently?
2. Name the Chairman of the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO).
management
3. How many kilometres above the lunar surface did
‘Vikram’ lander go out of contact with ISRO?
4. Name the world’s first floating nuclear power station.
5. In which place in Bihar is one of the oldest and largest
cattle fairs of the world held?
6. Name the Archbishop of Canterbury.
7. Which country has the iconic tourist destination Marina
Sands Bay?
8. Who will be the first Chancellor of Haryana Sports
University at Rai, Sonepat?
9. Who recently became the first Afghanistan player to
score century in Test cricket?
10. How many Grand Slam titles have been won by Rafael
Nadal so far? — Tarun Sharma
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CHANDIGARH | WEDNESDAY | 18 SEPTEMBER 2019 THE TRIBUNE Jobs&Careers | Testing Times 3
Strategies and skills are as important as knowledge to clear the most prestigious examination in the country, writes Ivninder Pal Singh

C
OME September 20 Preliminary examination was MAINS SCHEDULE 2019
CIVIL SERVICES

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and the journey of as conducted on June 2. For Date/Day Forenoon Session Afternoon Session
many as 12,000 aspi- 2020, the UPSC will invite 9 am to 12 noon 2 pm to 5 pm
rants towards their applications for the same on September 20 (Friday) Paper-I
goal of becoming a February 12 next year and the
Essay No Paper
bureaucrat will move a step first-stage examination will
September 21 (Saturday) Paper-II
ahead. Yes, starting this Fri- be conducted on May 31 fol-
General Studies-I Paper-III
day, the 2019 Civil Services lowed by Main examination
Exam will enter the most from September 18, 2020, General Studies-II
important phase II, which onwards. September 22 (Sunday) Paper-IV
is a ‘do-or-die’ battle for For a beginner, best way to General Studies-III Paper-V
the aspirants. start is from a General Studies-IV

Brace up for
Though all of the 12k have newspaper as September 28 (Saturday) Paper-A
crossed the first hurdle called this acts as a Indian Language Paper-B
Preliminary examination, window to the English
which was held on June 2, yet world. September 29 (Sunday) Paper-VI

challenge
the prelims are just a little General Optional Paper-I Paper-VII
more than a screening test to studies being Optional Paper-II
check the examinees on the the backbone
sincerity meter and remove of this exami- THE SEA OF GENERAL STUDIES (MAINS)
the non-serious ones as the nation, the

2020
GS Paper I: Indian heritage and culture, Indian
UPSC can’t evaluate subjec- only mantra
history, world history, world geography, Indian
tive papers of lakhs of aspi- to clear Pre-
society, important geo-physical phenomena
rants every year. liminary stage
The Main examination, is to be fully GS Paper II: Governance, Indian
however, tests the candidates aware of the Constitution, polity, social justice and
on their academic talent, happenings international relations, welfare schemes,
knowledge, perception about around, includ- statutory, regulatory and quasi-judicial
the happenings at the nation- ing basics of bodies, role of civil services in a
al and international level and subjects like democracy, India's relation with neighbour
their ability to present their history, geogra- countries, international institutions
opinion in a critical and ana- phy, Constitu-
lytical manner. tion, economy etc. THREE TIERS OF ASSESSMENT GS Paper III: Technology, economic
To excel in this test and One has to be knowledge- PRELIMINARY STAGE: It consists of VIII languages) are qualifying,
development, biodiversity, environment,
make it to the list of shortlist- able enough to think out the two papers having multiple choice while other seven (four general Indian economy and its various sectors,
ed candidates for personality reason and interlink various questions and carry a maximum of studies, one essay and two of government budgeting, land reforms,
test, one needs to have a thor- subjects. The examination 400 marks (General Studies and optional subject) are of 250 inclusive growth, security and disaster
ough understanding of a wide can’t be cracked being in CSAT). marks each. Thus, the total management
range of concepts. In short, isolation and you are sup- Of these two, the merit list is based on number of marks in Mains is 1,750.
only the GS paper while CSAT is of The second stage examination is a GS Paper IV: Ethics and human interface,
the Main examination assess- posed to be smart, aware
es the candidates’ overall and wise enough to have
merely qualifying nature. This test of your writing skill, how well you attitude, aptitude, emotional intelligence, public/civil
examination is meant to pen down your thoughts and how you service value, probity in governance, case study on
understanding of concepts something to speak/write serve as a screening reflect the depth of your sea of
along with the pres- on everything. Rote
above topics
Give test only and the thoughts.
entation of facts. learning is no more marks scored here Every question here has a word limit.
sufficient time to will not be counted for
One needs to a help here. The examiners are so experienced
solving MCQs along determining the final order
present solu- with studying. Try to that they get an idea about a ROADMAP FOR ASPIRANTS
tion to the of merit. candidate’s hold over the subject from
take one mock test The first exam, Paper I, his expression, presentation and that The UPSC conducts Civil Services Examination every year
problem rather Start your preparation for the everyday under strict time to recruit the candidates for various services such as —
comprises general studies too abiding by the word limit.
than mere Mains and Prelims will take care conditions, so that you are Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service
questions from various Candidates, who obtain minimum
highlighting of of itself. Start preparation for first- used to the stress level and subjects such as history, qualifying marks in the Mains, as may (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Revenue Service
the issues stage examination from March know your accuracy geography, polity, be fixed by the commission, shall be (IRS) and others.
which need and dedicate next three under test economics, environment summoned by the UPSC for an The examination is conducted in three phases
attention. months for your conditions. and science and from interview/personality test. Candidates need to clear all rounds to be recruited as IAS,
Reason: Future aim. current events. INTERVIEW/PERSONALITY TEST: IPS, IFS or IRS.
bureaucrats will have SUCCESS A candidate has to be well-
versed in the basics of
The interview will carry 275 marks
(with no minimum qualifying marks).
Students need to first apply for the Prelim examination only.
Candidates who qualify the prelims will have to apply again for
to solve the issues/prob-
lems for smooth adminis- Before
MANTRA Don’t listen to
anyone who these subjects.
NCERT books come
Marks thus obtained by
the candidates (in
the Mains through a detailed application form.
The most common query of the aspirants is : How many
tration rather than just you go to becomes a hurdle in your in handy for this. the Main
pass the buck to others path. Also avoid all types of students make it to the Mains out of the lakhs who take the
the market to For current examination as prelims each year?
to find solutions. So, the get your first book to distractions in the form of friends, well as
affairs, one can The UPSC criterion is based on the total number of
problem-solving ability prepare for this high- family, social media and relatives. rely on a national interview)
You need to manage them with seats advertised. The number of candidates to be
and positive attitude profile exam, you daily. would
their required respective time. admitted to the Mains is about 12 to 13 times the
towards the situations need to prepare To clear Paper II, determine
total approximate number of vacancies to be filled
your mind just like their final
are surely a recipe for reasoning, in the year for various services and posts. For
an officer. All the comprehension ranking.
success here. example: The UPSC advertised 896 posts for Civil
best! and mathematical Here the Services Exam-2019 and selected 11,845 students
skills are required. success for the next stage.
WELL BEGUN IS But as Paper II is a mantra is your
HALF DONE In the modern The same criterion is followed by the Commission when the
qualifying exam, one can conveniently confidence, the
With just a couple of days left world of technology, one aspirants move to the third stage. The UPSC sends interview
select and prepare topics. way you carry
call letters to approximately twice the number of candidates
for this year’s Mains exami- has to understand the dif- Despite it being treated as a yourself, your command
as compared to the posts advertised.
nation, the advice for current ference between informa- screening test, the UPSC judges the over language and spontaneity in
candidates is to keep their tion and knowledge. Make candidates on their factual answering and your presence of mind IMPORTANT DATES
knowledge, the ability to perform and attentiveness.
nerve and give their best. the best use of your tools Notification for Civil Service Prelims February 12, 2020
under exam stress and to click the You’ll find yourself amid a scanning
For those who were not that be your source of infor- Last date to apply March 3, 2020
right answer within the given time team, where you’ll be given marks on
among the lucky 12,000 this mation (mobile phones, every scale. CSE Prelims 2020 May 31
limit and candidate’s accuracy in
year and are targeting Mains social media) and add as various subjects as the syllabus here Keeping your calm in that situation CSE Mains 2020 September 18
2020, this is the best time to much as you can to your is general studies, which includes any and replying impressively with
start following the one-year knowledge bank. and everything under the sky (sky supportive knowledge will decide your NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS ALLOWED
long UPSC plan to make Curiousity and a tempera- included). place on the final list. General Category: Six attempts till 32 years of age
themselves exam-ready. ment to think and know the MAINS: The second stage consists of Candidates will be posted to various OBC: Nine attempts till 35 years of age
This year, the journey of reason behind every general nine papers in all, comprising services keeping in view their ranks in
conventional essay-type questions. the examination and the preferences SC/ST: Unlimited attempts till 37 years of age
Civil Services Examination event occurring in his/her
Of the nine, two language papers expressed by them for the various Physically Handicapped /disabled candidates belonging to
started on February 19 when environment are the two key general category: Nine attempts till the age prescribed by
(English and any one from Schedule services and posts.
the UPSC issued an adver- factors needed to excel in this ILLUSTRATIONS: SANDEEP JOSHI UPSC (42 yrs)
tisement for the posts and the examination.

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WATCH OUT
Make use of the best-score option
As a student preparing to students would surpass the
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plishments to date, but also additional time.
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28 to 30/09/2019 BSEH Principal, PGT, TGT & Other prove to admissions officers Who can benefit
HIMACHAL PRADESH that you have what it takes to Taking advantage of
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3rd Week of October 2019 HPPSC H.P Allied Service (Preliminary) Exam ponents to your portfolio that will be automatically added
help admissions officers to your score report, in addi-
18/09/2019 HPPSC Laboratory Assistant
gauge this potential success, tion to the traditional scores
PUNJAB including secondary school from individual test dates.
Exam Date Recruitment Board Exam Name grades, a writing sample, rec- To find out whether
ommendation letters, and MyBest scores will be
17/09/2019 Punjab State Council of Scientist
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in extracur- admissions process at the
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4 THE TRIBUNE Jobs&Careers | Prospects CHANDIGARH | WEDNESDAY | 18 SEPTEMBER 2019

CAREERCATURE
SANDEEP JOSHI Mid-level hiring set
to surge in India
In the midst of a slowdown
in India’s recruitment sce-
nario, a new survey of
recruiters in the country
has revealed that mid-level
hiring is set to witness a
significant surge in the
coming months.
Increased hiring will be
witnessed in various sec-
tors including IT/software,
ment roles,” Zairus Mas-
ter, CEO, Shine.com,
said in a statement.
“They are looking for
experienced candidates
who are not only well-
versed with the industry’s
best practices but can also
add value by training and
managing their juniors,”
he added.

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education, healthcare, Another 41.04 per cent of
FMCG, etc., according to the respondents revealed

Gateway to a dream job

the survey results released
by job portal Shine.com
recently. Nearly 54 per
cent of the recruiters sur-
veyed mentioned that they
Any other reason for leaving your earlier job?
are looking to hire mid-lev-
10 ways to use LinkedIn to get a suitable placement el professionals.
This comes as good news
that they will also focus on
entry-level positions which
translates into a great
opportunity for freshers
entering the workforce this
year.
Aimed at deciphering
the hiring outlook for

A winning recipe
SANJAY ARORA
Till 2016, you had to build
connections on LinkedIn, try
to find and contact recruiters,
join professional groups or
follow the post of people who
would post about jobs. There
were also some ‘leaders’ who
regularly liked and com-
mented on the posts of
recruiters to gain their atten-
tion, in a hope to get a job.
That’s all history now.
LinkedIn has changed ever
are used in the correct fields. for professionals with 3-6 2019 and beyond, the sur-
Be forthcoming Use keywords several times years of experience who vey was conducted
LinkedIn is a smart and an easy throughout your profile. are looking for better among 500 recruiters, a
way to apply for jobs. As now, Fields that are keyword opportunities in terms of major chunk of whom
more and more companies are hir- searchable include your skill utilisation and remu- have been in the industry
ing through LinkedIn, it is all about headline, summary, location, neration. for over 15 years.
building relationships with people. job title, job description, vol- “An increasing num- Despite the slowdown,
When you’ve created some gen- unteer experience, skills, ber of organisations are over 50 per cent of the sur-
uine bonds with people there’s activities, publications and looking to strengthen veyed recruiters have a
nothing wrong with saying, “Lis- awards, organizations, etc. their talent pool by hir- positive outlook for hiring
ten, I’ve been looking for a job in ing skilled professionals in the current and coming
XYZ for quite some time now. Do 8 Join job search groups across middle-manage- year. — IANS
you have any suggestions?” This needs to be handled
carefully, make sure they are
hidden on your public profile.

Umang Tewari, Founder Big Fish Ventures

since Microsoft acquired
LinkedIn in December 2016
by paying approximately $26
The landscape of restaurants and dining out joints is seen
as a highly perishable and competitive one as a number of
billion. At that time, however,
almost everyone was of the
such outlets virtually vanish into thin air after becoming opinion that Microsoft had
financially unviable. Thus, stepping invested in a sinking ship.
into the quicksand of this business But three years down the line,
requires grit, confidence and a thor- Microsoft has successfully
ough understanding of its nuances. It converted the so-called sink-
was with this spirit that Umang Tewari ing ship into a path-breaking
put in over 10 years in different restau- website, which is now posing
rants to “equip” himself thoroughly a threat to other similar plat-
Start-up before starting his own venture. After
completing his MBA from Schiller
forms in the industry.
Thus, this platform can
estimated 80 per cent profiles
are not completed.
2 Updated headline
Your photo (it should be for-
mal enough for recruiters to
identify with), name, and
headline (which is listed below
your photo) are the only items
people see when they carry
out a search. Your headline
should clearly state what you
do or what type of position you
are looking for. “Talent Acqui-
sition Geek | JobSeeker Ally
low them. LinkedIn makes it
easy to search for your target
companies and follow these.
If you haven’t already done
so, have a list of companies
that you'd like to work for
and follow them on
LinkedIn. This will help you
to be aware of the company
news and new positions.
5 Endorse and get endorsed
Sometimes it is okay to
shamelessly ask people who
have worked with you in the
Join groups within your
industry and network in the
COURSE CHAT
city or cities where you'd like
to work. If you join jobseeker
groups, just be sure to turn
Fashion Entrepreneurship programme
off the option to keep groups Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
visible on your public profile. (EDII), an acknowledged national resource Institute
for Entrepreneurship Education, Research, Training
9 Find a hiring manager and Institution Building, has launched Fashion
Do this using LinkedIn Entrepreneurship Programme (FEP) dedicated to
search. If you can’t find the entrepreneurs in creative industries — fashion, art,
hiring manager, find a deci- design and digital.
sion maker like a head of The course is for all those who wish to start a business
department, director, or a
regional head. Looked for a
in the creative industries linked to:
■ Women’s and Men’s fashion

Zone International University, London he

worked in different restaurants in
serve as an effective tool to
increase one’s visibility as
|Wordsmith |Job-Hunt.org
Contributor” are examples of
past to endorse you, think of
it as the foundation stone of
head of sales or a regional
manager during sales job
■ Luxury products
■ Digital eCommerce
order to learn the finer details of oper- well as the chances of landing headlines that are clear and your professional image search. If it is a smaller com- ■ Accessories and leather goods
ations in running the business. He forayed into the hospi- a lucrative job offer. Leverag- might grab attention when pany, go directly to the CEO ■ Footwear
tality industry in 2002 and founded Big Fish Ventures in ing LinkedIn for a job is a compared to plain-Jane head- 6 Three to four or president. ■ Perfumes & cosmetics
2015. Here’s how he shares his journey: skill is both a science and art. lines like “Management recommendations ■ Jewellery
Let’s learn 10 simple tech- Trainee in a MNC”. Try to have a variety of people 10 Don't be static ■ Design-based furniture and household products
Inspiration niques to leverage this: recommend you, like your Be active on LinkedIn and be FEP takes the form of two-month incubation, including
“As a person looking for an ideal dining out experience, I 3 Add, Add and Add boss, a direct report or a authentic and current. Post eight days of classes conducted over weekends to facilitate
always felt that there was a lack of personalised as well as 1 Comprehensive profile Add more and more connec- client. Coach the person on any articles you write, videos engagement and enable working professionals to attend.
exquisite experience in most restaurants and I wanted to All complete LinkedIn profile, tions, if you find someone what you’d want them to you make and so on, as Applications for the next batch are on and will contin-
give this to my customers and this was the inspiration that users are much more likely to who can add quality to your focus on. Better yet, if they updates. Get involved with ue till November 25, 2019
made me work in different places abroad as well as in get contacted about job oppor- network and timeline- reach are willing to write a recom- groups and interact with oth- Programme schedule:
India so that I had a fairly good idea of what a modern day tunities. Fill in standard sec- out to them and add them. mendation, offer to create a ers on LinkedIn. The more ■ December 14-15
customer wanted.” tions at the beginning, ensur- Connect and actively talk to draft for them and suggest you interact and post, the ■ January 4-5
ing you also have a current them. Think of LinkedIn as they edit it as they see fit. more you'll be noticed and ■ January 25-26
Challenges position, summary and a pho- an unending party running This will show them what build recognition ■ February 15-16
India is a diverse country and to run a business about the to. Add your skills and have at online — networking helps you want them to focus on In a nutshell, be smart, not Payment due date: December 9, 2019
most important thing “Food” is one of the biggest chal- least 50 connections. Fill in and it never stops and take less of their time in outdated. Course completion: February 16, 2020
lenges. Providing the need for new cuisines and menu your experience for job the process Just remember your Programme brochure can be downloaded from:
upgrade as well as to cater to the population who likes to descriptions, and make sure 4 Research companies LinkedIn network is your https://www.ediindia.org/Pdf/15Aug2019091743PM.pdf
party with eccentric food and drinks was also a challenge. you have a current job posted. By now you should know 7 Use plenty of keywords career net worth. Online application form link:
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more for the customers. Unlike other businesses, where
you need not stock inventory every single day, restaurants

Are you fit to be hired?

need adequate cash flow to manage daily operational costs
— including food and labour. Initially, it may be challenging
to generate cash flow to meet your expenditure.

Achievements
Umang had won the “Young Entrepreneur of the Year”
award at Indian restaurant Congress awards 2016. But in DEODUTTA KURANE ent, as it is a major turnoff for you want your employer to
his words, “I strongly believe in rewards. Thus a satisfied hiring managers. know that you can work well
customer is my reward and biggest achievement”. If you are on the lookout for a with other people and handle
job opportunity, the Study the company you are conflicts in a mature and
Future plans prospects of getting hired interviewing for effective way, rather than
Expanding his business all over Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai may seem both exciting and Do your homework and badmouthing your co-work-
and Murthal, Umang aims at creating dining outlets which daunting. To get hired you research the employer and ers or talking about other
will an unforgettable culinary experience to customers. “We will have to compete with the industry, so you are ready people's incompetence. You
have some new launches coming up in CP, Gurgaon & Noi- several other applicants and for the interview question, also don’t want the inter-
da. Which will be My Kind Of Bar in CP, Local in Gurgaon prove to the recruiting team “What do you know about this viewer to think that you
& Noida — pitching Asia’s biggest Local’s outlet ever.” that you are worth hiring. company?” You should be might speak ill about him or
While these prospects sound able to find out a lot of infor- his company, if you leave the
A word of advice unnerving, there are many mation about the company's organisation on terms that
Many people get interested in opening up pubs bars time-tested strategies that history, mission and values, aren't the best.
cafes, but before you take a plunge, make sure that you will streamline and simplify staff, culture, and recent suc-
have spent some time to understand the nuances of this the hiring process and help cesses on its website. Follow-up
business. Be prepared for a lot of curve balls and set- you get appointed quickly. Whether you’ve heard a
backs but do not quit. Keeping in mind your Be mindful of the basics on revert about the job offer or
— As told to Rajev Bhatia skills, think about what are the day of the interview not, it’s important to follow
you good at in a professional While some of the following up a few days after the inter-
setting. Moreover, think suggestions may seem basic, view. Send a thank you letter
about which industry your they play a key role in mak- or email stating how it was a
NEWSBOARD skills are best suited for. It is SMART STRATEGY ing a good impression at an pleasure to speak with them
also worthwhile to think interview. Firstly, you must and that you really appreci-
about what you are interested Develop a connection with the interviewer show up 10-15 minutes ate the opportunity. This
Thapar Institute’s THE rank goes up in doing and what type of
company you would want to
All interviewers are different. Some may be relaxed and even
casual, while others will be very serious and professional. If you
before the interview. It will
give you those few extra min-
shows that you are just as
invested as they are, and that
Thapar Institute of Engi- and IIT Hyderabad) and work for. If you are interested find your interviewer to be formal you should match this behav- utes to visit the restroom, you are sincerely interested
neering & Technology eight other public institu- in your career, you are more iour. This will create a connection between you and the inter- check your grooming and in the position. Keep the fol-
(TIET), Patiala has been tions appear in the same likely to be fulfilled through viewer, and he/she will feel that you have something in com- calm your nerves. Appear low up emails brief and
ranked as the best private bracket with TIET, Patiala. it. mon. People tend to hire candidates they like and who seem to well dressed and carry your- polite. Hiring managers are
university in the Times TIET has performed well In your pursuit to being a be a good fit for the company's culture. self in a professional manner. generally very busy, so be
Higher Education (THE) in citations (research influ- perfect fit, there are a few First impressions are every- patient.
World University Rankings ence) by scoring 416th rank essentials you will have to thing, especially when you While you may potentially
released its world rankings worldwide, highlighting its give some consideration to. concrete examples that high- ly important to listen careful- to practice using different only have 30 minutes or so to have all skills required to excel
on September 11 at Zurich. global role in spreading Let’s take a look at five fun- light your skills, back up your ly during your interview in technologies to be always in talk with someone before in the role, if you fail to present
TIET is in the 601-800 new knowledge and ideas. damental elements that will resume and are relevant to order to ensure your respons- the state of preparedness. It they decide to hire you. Make yourself suitably you might
bracket among the 1,396 In 2018, TIET was in 801- ensure you become a sought- the position. What you say es give the interviewer the would be a good practice to it count! lose out on a vital opportunity
institutions ranked world- 1,000 bracket worldwide after candidate: and do, will either move you information they are looking have a list of your own Also, arrive well organised to make that impression and
wide and joint 10th along and joint 22nd within India. to the next round of consider- for. In this world of tech- questions to ask the with a pen, paper and several end up jeopardising your
with 13 other institutes in The World University Rehearse and organise ation for employment or savvy organisations, it’s also employer ready, in order to copies of your resume in case prospects of landing up with a
India. Six IITs (IIT Madras, Ranking is focused on five During the interview, strong knock you out of contention. important to be geared up for demonstrate your interest they are requested. Make fulfilling job.
IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, key areas and 13 perform- responses are those that are While it's important to focus a phone or video interview on in the organisation. Avoid sure you showcase positivity. — The writer is Senior Group President,
IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT BHU ance indicators. — TNS specific, concise, drawing on on your responses, it’s equal- a short notice. You will have coming across as indiffer- When interviewing for a job, Human Capital Management, Yes Bank