SELECTION OF TOs gro eS nh an Every feth CAF posted undergoes an exocing process of selection of TO. Ite natural thet every CAF passed ‘wishes 1 be inducted in bigger, popular brand TOs, and rightly so. However, the popular brand TOs, can’ only Induct limited numberof tciness. The ones who are not tsleced need o have « method in their career planning ‘and selection of TOs. instead of waiting forthe next cycle ‘of induction in popular brand TOs, the CAF passed ‘hould explore more options based on valid and relioble parameters. These tips ore suggested for esssting them in ‘Simore targeted approach, TO SELECTION STRATEGY [AILCAF passed should have a stratogy selecting @ TO even before ‘they pass thele CAF, Besides other Factors the CAF passed students should select ond opply to the TOs bosed on two major factors, €@) Whether the TO is QCR; and/or b) 10s cliontele and servicos offered fo clients ‘These to are the overarching {ectors for opting for « TO. In cove of TOoFe, CAF passed students whe plan to make coreer in industry should consider specif industrial experience, Currently, the TOoPs associated with ICAP offer 17 explo to progress in their career should choose one of the TOoPs for traning, Likewise, in TOPs, CAF possed should underta Those who have an identified sector ‘esearch TOs and: QR status verse secorcl industry experionco Including Oil & Gas, Banking, Manufacturing, FMCG, Insurance, ‘Aviation, Business Regulatory, Telecom and StockRegulatory GE ots fem. In caver of Non-Qck, CAF passed should ‘explore the clientele ofthe TO, the services being offered, ond ‘opportunities ofa diverse ond ich Keeping these parometer, students should have o PLAN.A, PLANS, ‘and ideally, even PLAN. They ‘should identify 10-15 TOs in order of preference, This due-ligence thould be done ote he exams, but before the results, Once the CCAF results ore announced, TOs star eeeiving many CVs for induction and get busy in induction ‘eloted matters. CAF students should ‘approach their preferred 10-15, TOs, ideally in person oF clectroncaly, expressing their et of taining, before the resus ‘@nnounced. CAF students would 1 the TOs more receptive ond ‘availabe for meeting few weeks before the rele, sectors learning experience Upskilling TOs prefer candidotes who ore academically bright, have effectv onal skis, and can bring more skillsels on the toble. Nowadays, due to competion, merely being CAF possed may not be tulficient, Albeit chollenging, but the students should make efforts to upskill themselves. English tpeaking/wrting courses, MSOFFICE expecially EXCEL, DatoAnalyic, FINTECH, ERP ond other technological skis ore high in demand. Thete courses are available ontine, many FOC, ond con be Undertaken during the 23 months alter exams, and before ress Preparing CVs/Profiles on TRAINEE INDUCTION PORTAL (TIP) {AIL T0s have been given access fo view the profles/CVs of CAF passed. The momen! students are given hey should prepare their profile immediotely. The induction vacancies ore exclusively jortel. CAF possed should explore every opportunity being posted. may also be ensured umbersandine numbers) which ore checked/atlnded reglery the UNIQUE FEATURE tab ‘There is @ UNIQUE FEATURE tab oveilable inthe portal. In order to diferente form others, this ob should be ullizad o create an edge From others Entrance Tests ‘Many TOs, especially TOoPs have @ system of conducting Assossmont/Porsonaliy Entrance Toss. These ests are meant fo determine the ‘opiitide ond short the condidotes on transparent mechanism. Some tess even include technical questions from CAF syllabi should inquire from TO if any of such tests area part of thee induction pr ‘ovailable ontine FOC.