A. SURVIVAL
STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS
·
Keep
in touch with seniors, placement coordinators and industry professionals for
finding out the skills / profiles that are in demand.
·
Industry-specific
blogs and forums can also come in handy.
·
Enroll
for courses outside the campus to make yourself more attractive – evening
courses or e-learning courses could be an option.
·
If
necessary, consider a small change in focus of your expertise and concentrate
on domain skills that would be in demand in the coming years.
·
Broaden
your horizons and explore careers in related fields.
·
Think
more in terms of a career, that is, how the job you are going to take up fits
in with where you want to be, instead of just a job.
B. SURVIVAL
STRATEGIES FOR FRESHERS
·
Be
very good at your core skills.
·
If
you have not entered the job market, add skills to make yourself more
attractive.
·
Explore
opportunities in smaller companies and related sectors to broaden your career
options.
·
If
required, compromise on the concept of a dream job.
·
Even
if you have an offer from campus placement, apply outside as backup.
·
If
you are in your probation period, give your job everything you’ve got so that
the company is inclined to retain you, or at least give you a glowing
recommendation.
·
Taking
on additional responsibility is a must.
·
Start
building your professional network and explore available opportunities.