Placement Orientation & Training Programme (POTP)

The Centre for Employability and Corporate Relations (CECR) at Kristu Jayanti College proudly hosted its comprehensive Placement Orientation & Training Programme (POTP) for all undergraduate and postgraduate departments. This essential initiative, was meticulously designed to elevate our students' competencies and enhance their employability skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for the forthcoming placement processes.

The sessions were expertly led by our esteemed Placement Director – Prof Sen B Mathews, who brought a wealth of experience and insight to the program. Under his guidance, students gained a deep understanding of industry expectations and the skills needed to thrive in today's competitive job market. The POTP covered a wide range of critical topics, including resume building, interview techniques, communication skills, and professional etiquette.

The session concentrated on more than 2000 students from both under-graduation and post-graduation programs.

By offering targeted workshops, interactive sessions, and practical exercises, the program aimed to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional requirements. Our Placement Director's hands-on approach and personalized coaching were instrumental in instilling confidence and a proactive mind-set in our students, equipping them with the tools needed to succeed.

This initiative underscores CECR's commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. The overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants and the numerous success stories that have emerged highlight the program's impact and effectiveness.

Join us in celebrating our students' journey towards successful careers, as we continue to provide them with the support and resources necessary for a smooth transition from academic life to the professional world.

The Centre for Employability and Corporate Relations (CECR) at Kristu Jayanti College continues its tradition of excellence with the Placement Orientation & Training Programme (POTP) for the academic year 2023-2024. This comprehensive initiative, conducted from August to September 2023, catered to students across all undergraduate and postgraduate departments, aiming to elevate their competencies and equip them with essential employability skills.

Led by our dedicated Placement Director, the program offered invaluable insights into the ever-evolving job market. With years of experience and industry expertise, our Placement Director provided students with a deep understanding of the skills and attributes sought by employers. The POTP encompassed a diverse range of topics, including effective resume writing, mastering interview techniques, honing communication skills, and understanding professional etiquette.

The program's structure included targeted workshops, engaging interactive sessions, and practical exercises, all designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world applications. Our Placement Director's personalized approach and hands-on coaching played a crucial role in boosting students' confidence and cultivating a proactive mindset, preparing them to tackle the challenges of the placement process with ease.

The 2023-2024 POTP not only highlighted CECR's unwavering commitment to nurturing well-rounded professionals but also demonstrated our dedication to fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. The positive feedback from participants and the success stories that have already begun to emerge underscore the program's significant impact.

The Centre for Employability and Corporate Relations (CECR) at Kristu Jayanti College proudly hosted its comprehensive Placement Orientation & Training Programme (POTP) for all undergraduate and postgraduate departments. This essential initiative, conducted from August to September 2023, was meticulously designed to elevate our students' competencies and enhance their employability skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for the forthcoming placement processes.

The sessions were expertly led by our esteemed Placement Director, who brought a wealth of experience and insight to the program. Under their guidance, students gained a deep understanding of industry expectations and the skills needed to thrive in today's competitive job market. The POTP covered a wide range of critical topics, including resume building, interview techniques, communication skills, and professional etiquette.

By offering targeted workshops, interactive sessions, and practical exercises, the program aimed to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional requirements. Our Placement Director's hands-on approach and personalized coaching were instrumental in instilling confidence and a proactive mindset in our students, equipping them with the tools needed to succeed.

This initiative underscores CECR's commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. The overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants and the numerous success stories that have emerged highlight the program's impact and effectiveness.

Join us in celebrating our students' journey towards successful careers, as we continue to provide them with the support and resources necessary for a smooth transition from academic life to the professional world.

"The Centre for Employability and Corporate Relations (CECR) continued its tradition of excellence in 2022 with the successful organization of the Career Orientation and Training Program (POTP) for our undergraduate and postgraduate students. Held from September 16 to October 4, 2022, this program was meticulously designed to enhance competency levels and cultivate essential employability skills, equipping our students for internships and the challenges of the upcoming placement processes.

A total of 1050 undergraduate and 528 postgraduate students actively engaged in the POTP sessions, benefitting immensely from the practical insights and knowledge shared.

Here's a glimpse of a student's feedback from the program:

"The Career Orientation and Training Program provided me with invaluable insights and skills that have undoubtedly boosted my confidence for internships and future job placements. The dedication of the CECR team is truly commendable, and I am immensely grateful for this opportunity."

At CECR, we are dedicated to nurturing talent and preparing our students for a successful professional journey. Stay tuned for more updates on our future programs and initiatives, as we continue to empower the leaders of tomorrow."

The CECR organized Career Orientation and Training Program (CECR) for all UG & PG students to enhance the competency level and build employability skills to prepare the students for the internship and the upcoming placement processes. POTP was conducted from 16.09.2020 to 04.10.2020 and 1050 students from UG and 528 students from PG actively participated and benefited from the program.

“It was such a great and extremely helpful day. I really enjoyed it and learnt so much from it, many thanks to the amazing staff and volunteers who helped to put a fantastic day together for all. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. :)”

The Centre for Employability and Corporate Relations of Kristu Jayanti College organised Placement Orientation & Training program (POTP) for all UG and PG students from 15.06.2019 to 01.08.2020. 1238 students from undergraduate and 389 students from post graduate benefited through the programme. It is realized that building competencies are pivotal for the young talents to enhance their employability skills and achieve a good career path. Along with subject expertise, development of a holistic personality is also necessary. The CECR team efficiently organized the sessions to address the concerns of the students.

“The orientation as a whole was very valuable in information and giving an insight into expectations of our career building”

The increasing number of students joined during this academic year is the evidence of the students' performances and valuable guidance received from the CECR. The 1370 - UG & 593 - PG from respective courses attended the POTP from 02.07.2018 - 13.08.2018. The CECR team efficiently organized the sessions to address the concerns of the students.

“Sir, the session was beneficial for us to understand the entire procedure of the campus selection and appropriately prepare us to attend interviews. Thank you for such a knowledgeable session.“

The CECR 2017 - 2018 commenced its POTP with a dynamic session by Prof. Sen B Mathews, Director – CECR. He shared insights of the career orientation and employment process of the big four companies. The programs took place between 30-06-2017 and 24-07-2017. The beneficiaries UG 1057 & PG 548 – appreciated the initiative.

“ Thank you sir for such a rich session in the areas of career selection path and campus hiring. We are really happy to be a part of it.”

The academic year of 2016 – 17 started with placement orientation and training program sessions from CECR to assist students for campus placements. The sessions were initiated from 28.06.2016 to 17.07.2016 which enlightened the students about the best practices and briefed them regarding the recruitment process. The number of students participated from UG & PG were 892 & 233 respectively.

“The presentation gave us an in-depth knowledge about the requirements useful for preparing ourselves for campus hiring. Heartfelt gratitude for your support and encouragement sir.”

The CECR Office of Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru began its POTP for the Post Graduate and Undergraduate students on 12th August, 2015. Prof. Sen B Mathews, Director – CECR addressed the student fraternity for a period of one month by creating awareness about Career Planning, Mapping and also briefed the Placement Process and initiatives. 216 students from Post-Graduation and 862 from Under Graduation stream benefited out of the training program.

“An orientation of this kind in the beginning of the academic year is highly beneficial and this has helped us in bridging the transition from Campus to Corporate. It also helps us to prepare ourselves to be competent and be career ready,”