How can students prepare for placements?
Placement success is rarely a last-semester miracle. Students who make it are those who began preparing from the first year. Here's how to begin: First, start your internship at the earliest. It gives you a feel of the corporate world and teaches you certain etiquettes and manners that can't be taught at college. It helps to have some work experience, however short, to talk about during the placement interviews. Moreover, work on your communication skills and other intangible skills. Recruiters today often value communication and interpersonal skills over academic excellence, especially for posts in the core sectors like management and commerce. Group discussions and case-study presentations are a good way to work on these skills. Finally, practice, practice and practice! The selection process for campus placements usually involves an aptitude test, a group discussion and a series of interviews. The only way to get through this is to practice relentlessly with the help of yo...