2022-2023

Nature of the Event: Career Guidance programme

Date & Duration: January 27, 2023, between 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm.

Mode:  Offline

Methodology: Interactive lecture method

Resource Person: Government officials from the District Employment and Career Guidance Centre, Chennai.

No. of Participants: Around 100 students participated 

The Primary objective of the session lecture on Staff Selection Commission was to promote awareness of the availability of placements in the Staff Selection Commission.

The Secondary objectives of the Session were

• To educate students about the SSC MTS exam format.

• To create awareness on SSC MTS Exam

• To educate students on the enrolment process for SSC MTS Exam.

Report:

Opportunities for employment are viewed as being quite important in today's environment. Students work hard in their studies in order to get hired by reputable businesses and organizations. Every member of society aspires to work in government institutions, but students are unaware of the various government portals, job openings, requirements for applying, the exam format, the age limit for applying for a particular job in a government organization, or the application fee for competitive exams. This means that students might pass up the chance to enroll to get a job in the government. Hence the Career Guidance and Placement Cell of the College planned to organize “Staff Selection Commission Exam for multi-tasking staff”

The session was organized for the entire academic year students for various streams on January 27, 2023, between 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm.

The programme was followed by Interactive lecture methodology on the Staff Selection Commission exam for Multi-Tasking Staff. The resource person started off the session by explaining what Staff Selection Commission exam for Multi-Tasking Staff is, how it is used in Government. SSC MTS Exam is a national level exam held for recruitment of personnel in General Group-C Central Service non-ministerial and non-gazette posts in various departments, ministries, and offices of the Government of India. The resource person explained the qualification to enroll for the Staff Selection Commission exam for Multi-Tasking Staff, in what language the exam is written, mode of exam, Age limits to attend SSC MTS exam. He also taught students various tricks and methods to solve Numerical aptitude questions in a few minutes. An application fee of Rs 100 to apply for SSC MTS exam. The exam is conducted for a duration of 1.30 Hour. there will be a negative marking of 0.25 mark for every wrong answer in the SSC MTS exam.

Outcome:

• Students became aware of SSC MTS exam

• Students learnt various tricks and methods to solve Numerical Aptitude questions quickly.

Nature of the Event: Career Guidance Programme

Date & Duration: January 12, 2023 in JJK Auditorium between 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm

Mode: Offline

Methodology: Interactive lecture method

Resource Person: Mr. M. Aravind, Director, T.I.M.E. Institute

No. of Participants: Around 103 students participated in the Programme and benefitted.

The Primary objective of the Guest lecture on Career option after Graduation-CAT Exam was to promote and provide awareness on entrance exams for MBA. 

The Secondary objectives of the Guest lecture are,

• To make students understand various opportunities available to MBA Graduates.

• To create awareness on how to approach an entrance exam.

• To educate students on the pay they get after completing their Graduation.

• To educate students on the growing need for MBA Graduates.

• To educate the significance of Post Graduation.

Report:

Education is a key determinant of one’s quality of life. Post Graduation is considered to be very essential and significant in today’s competing world. A post graduate degree is a higher-level credential that will expand an individual’s expertise in a certain subject area. students opt to go for postgraduation, which contribute towards better quality, higher scope, Global exposure and opportunities that inevitably contribute to better quality life. Hence the Career Guidance and Placement Cell of the College planned to organize “Career Guidance Programme on Career option after Graduation-CAT Exam”.

The Programme was organized for Second year students of Commerce, Arts, Science, Humanities stream on January 12, 2023 in JJK Auditorium between 2.00 pm-3.00 pm. A memento was given by Dr. Sudha Srikanth, Placement Officer and Soft Skills Trainer of C.T.T.E College to the Guest speaker Mr. M. Aravind, Director, T.I.M.E. Institute.

The programme was followed by an interactive lecture on 'Career option after Graduation-CAT Exam' by Mr.M. Aravind , Director, T.I.M.E. Institute. Mr.Aravind and his team explained why it is important for students to opt for Higher education and the need to prepare for Entrance exams like CAT, MAT, SNAP etc. According to the Guest speaker there are more than 3500 colleges. In order to get into renowned colleges for MBA it is mandatory that students must prepare for Entrance exams like CAT, MAT, SNAP etc. Mr.Aravind also elucidated on the reason the students should pursue a Master's degree after completing an Undergraduate degree. MBA Graduation has  various specializations such as HR, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Consulting etc.,. Mr. Aravind emphasized that MBA Graduation is a shortcut towards success. The Guest speaker also explained how to achieve marks in Entrance exams by practicing Quantitative, Reasoning and English. He also explained the need to manage time in examinations and spoke about the mantra towards success which were called the 3 D’s (Determination, Discipline and Direction). Mr.Aravind also taught students simple methodologies to solve complicated problems in entrance exams.  He also explained the selection process adopted to enroll for an MBA Degree. Mr.Aravind also explained the salary structure of students who pass out from renowned B schools after their graduation.

Outcome:

• Students got exposure towards various entrance exams for MBA Graduation

• Students understood the need and significance of post graduation

• Students came to know about the salary structure after gaining a degree from renowned B schools

• Students became aware of how to approach an entrance exam

• Nature of the Event: Career Guidance programme

• Date & Duration: January 10, 2023 in JJK Auditorium between 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm 

• Mode: Offline

• Methodology: Interactive lecture method

• ResourcePerson: Ms. S. G. Mayurapriya, Director, Studio Maya.

• No. of Participants: Around 78 students participated in the Programme and benefitted.

The Primary objective of the Guest lecture on Fashion and Interior Designing is to promote and provide awareness on Fashion and Interior designing.

 The Secondary objectives of the Guest lecture are,

• Enable students  to explore Fashion and Interior designing as a career.

• To make students understand various opportunities available for Fashion and Interior Designing.

• To create awareness on how to apply for Fashion and Interior designing.

• To educate students on the growing need for fashion and Interior designers

• To educate the significance of fashion and Interior designing in the contemporary world. 

• The Programme was organized for Commerce, Arts, Science, Humanities stream of students

Report:

For many students, careers in fashion and interior design have long been an aspiration. Students constantly want to study and learn about fashion and interior design, despite the expanding number of arts and science universities. Fashion design is the art of applying style, design, or plain grandeur to clothing and accessories. The significance of fashion design is influenced by social and cultural contexts and has changed over time. Designers of clothing and decorations take a variety of courses. Some people operate independently or in groups. They work to meet consumer demands for fashionable apparel; but, given the time it takes to bring a piece of clothing to market, they occasionally need to consider shifting consumer preferences. Therefore, the Career Guidance and Placement Cell intended to host "Career Guidance programme towards Fashion & Interior Designing.” 

on January 10, 2023 in JJK Auditorium between 2.00 pm-3.00 pm, the Guest Speaker Ms.S.G.Mayurapriya, Director, Studio Maya who delivered an Interactive lecture Demonstration on Fashion and Interior Designing. She explained what Fashion and Interior designing is, why Fashion and Interior designing is significant. The Hedgehog Concept helps an individual understand their core value proposition. According to the Hedgehog concept, losing one's focus, competence, and efficiency results from having too many different interests and goals. Ms. Mayurapriya played videos related to famous fashion designers and their creations. The Guest speaker explained the fashion design diploma programme, which is a 15-month programme with three terms. Studying is the focus of terms 1 and 2, whereas internships are the focus of term 3.

Outcome:

• Students understood the significance of Fashion and Interior Designing.

• Students got awareness on fashion design diploma programme.

• Students came to know how to focus on key aspects without losing focus, competency and efficiency by using the hedgehog concept.

Nature of the Event: Career Guidance & Placement Training

Date & Duration: October 19, 2022, in T. Thomas Auditorium between 2.00 pm-3.00 pm

Mode:  Offline

Methodology: Discussion

No. of Participants: Around 405 students from all majors (Commerce, Management, Science & Humanities) who registered for placements participated in the Programme and benefitted.

The Primary objective of the Group discussion session is to measure and develop group communication skills and prepare students for Placement Interviews

The Secondary Objectives of the Group discussion session is:

1. To encourage collaborative exchange of ideas between students.

2. To increase the confidence level of students

3. To prepare students to think in various perspectives of the given Title to be discussed.

4. To eliminate public speaking fear of students.

Report:

Group Discussion involves the process of sharing ideas with other participants in the group. Every participant shares his/her thoughts in the group, which makes diversities in the ideas. Group Discussion is widely used by most of the organizations in the recruitment process for the Organisations. It helps panelists to select a few candidates from the group.

Recruiters test the communication skills, leadership skills, test topic knowledge, teamwork, behavioral skills, General awareness, self-assurance, problem solving ability etc.

Often the group discussion rounds are considered to be hard when the participants lack confidence to express their ideas, thoughts, summarize the ideas discussed in group discussion and draw conclusions but this can be averted when certain methodology are followed by participants of group discussion. Hence the Career Guidance and Placement Cell of the College planned to organize a “Session on Group discussion”.

Group Discussion Session Schedule:
The Group discussion session was organized for all final year Commerce, Management, Science and Humanities students from October 19, 2022 to November 1,2022 in T. Thomas Auditorium between 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm. The schedule of the session is as given in the table below.

The Session started with an orientation on Group Discussion by Dr. Sudha Srikanth, Placement Officer and Soft Skill Trainer of C.T.T.E College. Ms. Sudha Srikanth elaborated on what is group discussion and why is group discussion round considered to be an essential part in placement, what organizations expect from candidates participating in group discussion along with confidence and posture that play a key role in Group Discussion. Dress code to be followed by the interviewees at the time of group discussion was also disseminated.

Group Discussion Session: Day 2 (26/10/2022)

Day 2 of the Group Discussion session was organized for BSc Computer Science, BSc Psychology, BCA Students on 26.10.2022 in Thomas Auditorium between 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm. Around 69 students participated in the programme. The moderators of the session were Dr. K. Fahmida Begum, Assistant Professor, Department of English & Dr. M.R. Wajidha Begum, Assistant Professor, Department of English.  The topics discussed in the session were IQ or EQ: Which of the two is important, The Impact of social media Influencers and Digital India pros &  cons. Students were split into groups and were asked to give their perspective on the topics, students were guided by the moderators. 

   Group Discussion Session: Day 3 (27/10/2022)

Day 3 of the Group Discussion session was organized for BSc Physics, BSc Mathematics, BSc Chemistry, B.com (Accounting and Finance) students on 27.10.2022 in JJK Auditorium between 2.00 pm- 3.00 pm. The faculty moderators of the session were Mrs. Beena Thomas, Head Department of English, Mrs.M. Priyadharshini & Mrs.K.J. Jayalakshmi Assistant Professors, Department of English. Around 38 students participated in the programme. Few topics were given by the moderators to students during the session to discuss. Students were split into groups and were asked to give their perspective on the topics, students were guided by the moderators.

Group Discussion Session: Day 4 (28/10/2022)

 The Group Discussion session Day 4 was organized for BBA and BA English students on 28.10.2022 in T.Thomas Auditorium between 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm. The Faculty moderators of the session were Ms.Abigail Rebecca Dennis, Assistant Professor, Department of English, & Ms.S.Jovita Rexy, Assistant Professor, Department of English. Around 33 students participated in the programme. The topics discussed in the session were: Have women reached heights in corporate field, Is India moving closer to Gender Equality, Students were split into groups and were asked to give their perspective on the topics, students were guided by the moderators.

 Group Discussion Session: Day 5 (31/10/2022)

 The Group Discussion session was organized for B. Com General (A & B section) students on 28.10.2022 in JJK Auditorium between 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm. The Faculty moderators of the session were Dr.B.V. Saraswathy,Assistant Professor, Department of English,  Ms.Bhagyashree, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce & Dr.S.Shantha Bai, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce. Around 33 students participated in the programme. The topic discussed in the session was: Is India moving closer towards Gender Equality. Students were split into groups and were asked to give their perspective on the topics, students were guided by the moderators. 

Day 5 Group Discussion session by Dr.B.V. Saraswathy, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Ms.Bhagyashree, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce &Dr.S.Shantha Bai, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce

Group Discussion Session: Day 6 (08/11/2022)

The Group Discussion session was organized for B. Com Corporate Secretaryship students on 8.11.2022 in T.Thomas Auditorium between 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm. The faculty moderators of the session were Dr.J. Jaya Parveen Assistant Professor, Department of English & Mrs. G. Selva Selin Mary, Assistant Professor, Department of English. Around 41 students participated in the programme. The topic discussed in the session was: Is India moving closer towards Gender Equality. Students were split into groups and were asked to give their perspective on the topics, students were guided by the moderators.

Outcome

• Enables students to gain real time experience by providing a platform for group discussion

• Enables students to build & gain Confidence

• Eliminates the hesitation of students to share their perspective.

• Made students prepare by searching and gaining knowledge in order to talk in the session.

• Improves the listening skills of students.

• Helps students to evaluate their social and behavioral skills during group discussion.

• Prepares students for Placement drives 

Nature of Event: Guidance Session

Date and Duration: October 19, 2022 at JJK Auditorium between 2.00pm - 3.30 pm

Mode: Offline

Methodology: Hands on Demonstration.

Resource person: Ms. Monisha MP, (Alumna, C.T.T.E College for women), Article Assistant, R GOPAL& CO (CA Inter)

No. of Participants: Around 200 students from commerce, science, Arts, Humanities stream participated in the programme and benefited.

The Primary objective of the Guidance Session for CA Foundation Exam is to provide Guidance and awareness for registering and pursuing CA Course.

The Secondary objectives of this Guidance Session are:

1. To educate students on the Enrollment procedure and Eligibility Criteria for CA Course.

2. To create awareness among students how to pursue CA Course.

3. To provide knowledge about the Fees Structure to pursue CA Course.

4. To provide knowledge to students on various subjects and syllabus in CA Course.

5. To educate students on various opportunities after pursuing CA course.

Report:

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Chartered Accountancy is a professional practice of accounting, auditing, taxation and financial assessment for an individual or an organization. Students pursue this course due to better quality, higher scope, Global exposure and opportunities that inevitably contribute to better quality life, moreover students who intend to pursue CA Course often struggle with the process to enroll for CA course. Hence the Guidance Session for CA Foundation exam was organized by CA Guidance Cell in association with Career Guidance cell of the College.

The Programme was organized for Commerce, Arts, Science, Humanities stream of students on October 19, 2022 at JJK Auditorium between 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm.

The Presentation on the Guidance Session on CA Foundation Exam by Ms. Monisha MP, (Aluma of CTTE College for women), Article Assistant R. GOPAL &CO (CA Inter) was classified the session into Five parts: the Eligibility criteria, Registration Process, Fees structure, Syllabus and Examination Dates. Ms. Monisha explained How to pursue CA and Elucidated on Foundation route. Foundation Route is an option for the students who can register for CA after appearing for the 12th Examination. As per Provisional registration announcement, students can register for CA foundation after passing 10th Examination. She explained about the Syllabus for CA Foundation Exam - there are 4 papers divided into 2 subjective and 2 objective. And she explained us about each paper and subjects covered in it. Ms. Monisha explained the fees structure for Indian Students as well as foreign students. She also explained about why students have to pursue CA course and why students opt for CA course.

Outcome:

• Students came to know the Eligibility Criteria and what are the opportunities they have if they pursue CA Course.

• Students are aware about the enrollment procedure for CA Course.

• Students got exposure to various subjects in CA Course.

• Students came to know about the fees Structure and examination dates.

NATURE OF EVENT: Career Guidance Programme

DATE AND DURATION: October 10, 2022 in JJK Auditorium between 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

MODE: Offline

METHODOLOGY: Interactive Lecture Demonstration.

RESOURCE PERSON: C. Maggie, Principal Education Consultant – Human Resources

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: Around 199 students from commerce, science, Arts, and Humanities stream participated in the programme and benefited.

The Primary objective of the Guest lecture on Foreign Languages is to promote and provide awareness on education and job availability in Germany.

The Secondary objectives of the Guest lecture:

• To enable students to understand various sources of finance for jobs in Germany.

• To educate students on pay they get in Germany.

• To create awareness among students that any student can get job in Germany.

• To provide knowledge to students on various programs and courses offered by Germany.

• To create awareness on how to apply for higher education in Germany.

REPORT:

One’s life is determined by the education received. Many students are wishing to get educated to Foreign Languages. Indian students show their great interest to go aboard and pursue their education for the quality, scope, exposure, opportunities to have a better living. So, the Career guidance cell and placement cell together organized a “Career Guidance Programme on Foreign Languages”

The Programme was organized for Commerce, Arts, Science, Humanities stream of students on October 10, 2022 in JJK Auditorium between 2:00pm to 3.00pm. A memento was given by Dr. Sudha Srikanth, Placement officer and Soft skill trainer of C.T.T.E College to the Guest speaker Mrs. C. Maggie, Principal Education Consultant – Human Resources.

OUTCOME:

• Students got exposure to diverse range of programs in Germany.

• Students came to know the various source of finance for education in Germany.

Nature of the Event: Career Guidance Programme

Date & Duration: September 27, 2022 in JJK Auditorium between 2.00pm-3.30pm

Mode:  Offline

Methodology: Hands-on Demonstration

Resource Person: Ms. Hemavathy, Content Manager & Digital Marketing Lead, C.T.T.E College.

No. of. Participant: Around 256 students participated in the Programme and benefitted.

The primary objective of the Career Guidance Programme for Smart Hiring Process is to familiarise final-year students with the technical know-how of  Smart Hiring Process and other leading firms that aim to use smart hiring in the years ahead.

The Secondary Objectives of the Career Guidance Programme are

• To educate students on different apps and websites which support Smart hiring application registration completion

• To provide hands-on training to fill out the application form and to facilitate the registration process

• To prepare students technically for all smart hiring processes in future

Report:

The COVID19 Pandemic has substantially altered the labor market, since March 2020, businesses have made excellent use of technology in their hiring processes. Some of the major information technology firms such as Wipro, Infosys, and TCS, which are the largest recruiters of graduates through campus recruiting, announced a fundamental shift in the process of hiring for various jobs through the Smart Hiring Program. A smart hiring process is one in which a firm selects new graduates from a certain academic year directly through the company's online recruiting site rather than through the traditional campus interview procedure. As in the Wipro Smart Hiring Program for freshers graduating in 2023, there is a series of application registration processes that demands clear technical understanding to facilitate registration by final-year students. Hence the Career Guidance and Placement Cell of the College planned to organize a “Career Guidance Programme towards Smart Hiring Process”.

The Programme was organized for the Commerce & Management Stream of students on September 27, 2022, in JJK Auditorium between 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm. The Programme was followed by a Hands-on demonstration of the Smart Hiring Process by Ms. Hemavathy, Content Manager & Digital Marketing Lead, C.T.T.E College, as the smart Hiring process was about to open for the Commerce & Management Stream of students. Ms.Hemavathy mentored a student by using the student's mail ID and personal information for the session's presentation and made the student fill out the data. The presentation for the session was done on the Wipro website by the student. she demonstrated all four stages of the registration process in the portal. Ms.Hemavathy also explained other useful applications which are necessary for completing smart hiring job applications like:

• CANVA for resizing the photo as per the size asked in the application portal

•  To convert word to pdf file using the “I love pdf” website and to compress CV using “Compress pdf”

• To remove the background of the image use remove bg.com

She also demonstrated how to organize the mail inbox and how to upload all the necessary supporting documents in the mail drive, so that students can complete their registration at any time, anywhere. The resource person explained that the same process of registration & tools are to be followed for all top companies' smart hiring process registration in future.

Outcome

• Enable students to register in an organisation’s portal for the smart hiring process

• Prepare students for all smart hiring registering processes in future 

Nature of Event: Orientation

Date and Duration: September 3, 2022 in Google Meet (Virtual mode) between 5.00pm - 6.00 pm

Mode: Online

Methodology: Web-Based Instructive Demonstration.

Resource person: Ms.Shakunthala Gopal,Chartered Accountant & Business Associate, Finance,. ARGA Investment Management India Pvt. Ltd.

No. of Participants: Around 25 students and one faulty from commerce, science, Arts, Humanities stream participated in the programme and benefited.

Report:

Education is a key determinant of one’s quality of life. Chartered Accountant has long been aspirational for many students.In spite of the growing number of Arts/Science college, students opt to do Chartered Accountant course, Students pursue this course due to better quality, higher scope, Global exposure and opportunities that inevitably contribute to better quality life, moreover students who intend to pursue CA Course often struggle with the process to enroll for CA course. Hence the Orientation Programme was organized by CA Gudiance Cell in association with Career Guidance cell of the College to give better prospects and guidance towards CA Programme

The Primary objective of the orientation programme for CA Aspirants is to provide Guidance and awareness for registering and pursuing CA Course

The Secondary objectives of the Guest lecture are

• To educate students on the Enrollement procedure for CA Course

• To create awareness among students how to pursue CA Course.

• To provide knowledge to students on various subjects in CA Course

•  To educate students on various opportunities after pursuing CA course.

The Programme was organized for Commerce, Arts, Science, Humanities stream of students on September 3, 2022 in Google Meet (Virtual mode) between 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm. 

The programme was followed by Web based instructive lecture on the topic Orientation Programme for CA Aspirants by Ms.Shakuthala Gopal, Chartered Accountant & Business Associate, ARGA Investment Management India PVT Ltd.  Ms.Shakunthala Gopal classified the session into four parts - what, How, Where and Why. Ms.Shankuthala Gopal explained 'what' as CA and described CA as  a power given to Chartered Accountant  as per the Act of 1971, A Chartered Accountant is given authority to do Audit and provide expert financial advice to help clients manage their funds. Ms.Shankuthala explained  'How' to pursue CA and elucidated on Foundation route as well as Direct entry route. Direct Entry route is an admission option for students who have already finished their graduation and are now looking to get into CA. By choosing this option, they can skip the first level of the CA course i.e. the Foundation course and seek admission directly into the CA Intermediate. In both Foundation and Direct Entry Route there are three levels such as Foundation, Intermediate and Final levels. In Intermediate and Final Level there are 2 groups and 4 papers for each level. Ms.Shakunthala also explained Articleship in which  students spend 3 years with a Chartered Accountant and learn what are the roles of Chartered Accountant moreover get exposure to various Financial duties of a Chartered Accountant. Ms. Shakunthala explained what opportunities a Chartered Accountant have in the contemporary world by presenting the list of Job opportunities in iimjobs.com. Ms. Shankuthala also explained the various exam papers in each level of CA course. She also explained about 'why' we have to pursue CA course and why students opt for CA course. 

Outcome:

•  Students came to know what opportunities they have if they pursue CA Course.

•  Students are aware about the enrollement procedure for CA Course.

• Students got exposure to various subjects in CA Course.

Nature of the Event: Career Guidance Programme

Date and Duration: August 22, 2022 in JJK Auditorium between 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Mode: Offline

Methodology: Interactive lecture Demonstration.

Resource person: Ms. Aysha Sediqqua, Senior Analyst , TECHNOSOFT CORPORATION (Apexon)

No. of participants: Around 388 final year students from Commerce, Science, Arts & Humanities stream participated in the programme.

 Report:

Education is a key determinant of one’s quality of life. Ms. Aysha gave a brief explanation on medical coding, payment processing, patient scheduling, insurance eligibility, and revenue cycle management.

The primary objective of the guest lecture on Lucractive careers in HealthCare Sector is to promote and provide awareness on medical coding.

The secondary objectives of the guest lecture are

• Empowering students with knowledge.

• Exploring career options in healthcare.

• Gaining expert advice on medical coding in Healthcare Industry.

• Helping the students in setting career pathway goals.

The programme was organized for Commerce, Arts, Sciences, Humanities stream of students on 22 August , 2022 in JJK  Auditorium between 12.30pm - 1.30pm. A memento was given to the Guest speaker Ms.AyshaSediqqua ,senior Analyst, Technosoft Corporation (Apexon).

Outcome:

• gained exposure to diverse range of scopes.

• learned about medical process in Healthcare Industry.

• increased level of confidence and motivation.

• received expert advise on Medical Coding in Health Care Industry 

The programme was followed by badge pinning for Career Guidance Coordinators by the Guest Speaker.

The programme was followed by interactive lecture Demonstration on Lucractive Careers in Healthcare sector by Ms. Aysha Sediqqua, Senior Analyst , Technosoft  Corporation (Apexon). Importance of healthcare sector was clearly picturized to students stressing the career opportunities available for a data science professional.

Nature of the Event: Career Guidance Programme

Date:  & Duration: July 25, 2022 in JJK Auditorium between 9.30-11. 00am

Mode:  Offline

Methodology: Hands-on Demonstration

Resource Person: Ms. Hemavathy, Content Manager & Digital Marketing Lead, C.T.T.E College.

No. of Participants: Around 171 students attended the Programme and benefited.

The Primary objective of the Career Guidance Programme towards Smart Hiring Process is to orient the interested final year students about the technical know-how of the Smart Hiring Process of TCS and other top companies  which plan to go for smart hiring in future

The Secondary Objectives of the Career Guidance Programme are

• to educate students on different apps and websites which supports in Smart hiring application registration completion

• to provide hands on training to fill the application form and to facilitate registration process

• to prepare students technically for all smart hiring process in future

Report:

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the employment market significantly. Since March 2020 companies make use of technology effectively for their Hiring Process.  Some of the top Information Technology companies like Infosys, TCS which is also the biggest recruiters of graduates through campus recruitment, announced fundamental changes in the way of hiring through Smart Hiring Program for various roles. Smart Hiring Process is where a company recruits fresh graduates of a particular academic year directly through the company’s online recruitment portal by deviating from the regular campus interview process. As Infosys Smart Hiring Program invited application from freshers of the year of passing in 2023, which involves series of application registration process, which in turn requires clear technical knowledge to ease registration by final year students who are in the process for their job hunt. Hence the Career Guidance and Placement Cell of the College planned to organise a “Career Guidance Programme towards Smart Hiring Process”.

The Programme was organised for ScienceStream of students on July 25, 2022 in JJK Auditorium between 9.30-11.00 am.The Programme started with an Introduction on Smart Hiring Process by Dr.Sudha Srikanth, Placement Officer and Soft skill trainer of C.T.T.E College. She elaborated on the smart hiring process and how it is important for students to know about the technical nuances to submit each and every information of the applicant asked in the smart hiring online registration portal of the company carefully to avoid ambiguity. She insisted that the students have strong perseverance and be open minded to learn the technical tools to complete the registration appropriately as per the instructions rather than missing the job opportunities. T Hands on demonstration on Smart Hiring Process by Ms.Hemavathy,Content Manager & Digital Marketing Lead, C.T.T.E College then took place. As Infosys smart Hiring process was open for IT students at the first level, The resource Person Ms. Hemavathy used one BCA student's mail id and personal details for presentation and filled the same in Infosys application registration portal, simultaneously students who wanted to register for the job opening tried to register in the Infosys portal as per the instructions given. She demonstrated all four stages of registration process in the portal. She also explained on other useful applications which are necessary for completing smart hiring job application like:

•  CANVA for resizing the photo as per the size asked in the application portal

• To convert word to pdf file using “I love pdf” website and to compress CV using “Compress pdf”

•  To remove background of the image using remove bg.com

She also demonstrated on how to organise the mail inbox and how to upload all the necessary supporting documents in mail drive, so that students can complete their registration at any time anywhere. The resource personexplained that the same process of registration & tools to be followed for all top companies smart hiring process of registration in future

On October 26, 2021 around 56 science and Humanities students participated in the session and benefited

On November 1, 2021 around 66 B. Com (CS) ‘A’ & BBA students participated in the session and benefited

On November 3, 2021 around 29 B. Com (CS) ‘B’  & B. Com(A&F) students participated in the session and benefited

On November 23, 2021 around 29 B. Com(G) students participated in the session and benefitted

Ms. Rahmika, Hema Swetha, Priyadharshini.R, Rennila, Pavithra.D Student Coordinators from III BCA, planned and organised the Programme effectively.

Outcome

• Enabled students to register in the Infosys portal for the smart hiring process 

• Prepared the students for all smart hiring registering process in future 

Ms. Hemavathy, Content Manager & Digital Marketing Lead, C.T.T.E College Demonstrationg the students on Infosys Smart Hiring Process