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Career Head Start with First Job: Understanding off Campus Placement Opportunities

Those having been refused a job on campus can opt for out of campus placement opportunities. And remember: the organization doesnt select the best person but the best fit’. A wider arena awaits those who have been disheartened by the lack of a job. These are:

  • Utilise the referral: The employee referral scheme is a powerful possible opportunity to get the career start. For this network with the help of online and offline social circles. Such is a win-win situation for you and your friend as you get the job and he gets a referral bonus. Further, college alumni association can be used for research about the organization and their work culture. They help you by acting as a reference as well as the orientation experts on the industry needs. Thus, a good placement requires good networking skills.
  • Drop application online: Organizations today advertise online via LinkedIn pages or welcome a resume drop-in inbox. Hence without wasting a lot of time commuting to the office just drop a resume and expect a call from the Representatives if it able to leave a mark.
  • Intern: An internship in leading corporate houses for lower salary package can help shed the freshers’ tag. Sites like internshala, letsintern, etc. Help in scoring full time, part time and even virtual internship offers. While internship opportunities are numerous, focus on the one with a long-term association to boost your experience. Your work and conduct during the internship period open the window for a permanent position with the organization itself.
  • Online recruitment portals: Websites like Monster.com, timesjob.com, Naukri.com, etc. help you in getting placed easily. You need to drop a resume on these portals and numerous offers for big and small organizations will jump your way. This is the least expensive method with high returns.
  • Off-campus placement drives: Many placement organizations do mega campus placement drives whereby they recruit for their multiple clients. Such a drive is really useful as you get wider set of opportunities under one interview and even if you are unable to crack the same, the company adds your resume to the recruitment database and gives you a call on the availability of a suitable position.
  • Try AMCAT or elitmus tests: Designed for the use of both interviewer and interviewee, these tests reduce the time spent on job search easier. These test scores give insight into the aptitude of the candidate and help in self-improvement by giving constructive feedback. According to a report, the test ensures that 1.5 lac people receive an interview call after attempting this employability test.
  • Consultant guide: The placement consultants offer services like specialist training which helps to connect to larger organizations and better packages. Numerous recruitment agencies like Randstad offer quality off-campus placement assistance.
Thus, an off-campus placement has a big ocean of opportunity awaiting you. For this you require:
  • A strong resume (Must)
  • Good communication skills (Must)
  • Networking skills (preferable)
  • A reliable employability test scorecard (preferable)
  • A letter of recommendation (Preferable)
With these skills scoring an off-campus placement will become easy.


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