HANDBOOK OF PLACEMENT

AND

CAREER GUIDANCE

A NOTE TO THE STUDENTS Dear Nizamians,

At the Showtime, we tend to congratulate you for selecting, Nizam College for

pursuing your Graduation/Post graduation.

Every student walks into Nizam College with a dream to create a prosperous career. And

that we at Nizam College dedicate all our efforts to change you to create those dreams come

back true through a participative approach.

The Career Guidance and Placement Cell at Nizam College, aims to produce every

student that appropriate job opportunities, which might offer them a advantage in their career.

This reference may be a handbook for all the queries of the scholars associated with

Career Guidance and Placement Cell activities within the field. We are sure that you just can

create best utilization of the Placement Cell resources like Campus Recruitment Training, Soft

Skills Development, various career orientating seminars and workshops followed by campus

placements.

For any further queries, please feel free to write to us at nizamcollegeplacements@gmail.com

Wishing You a great success in your career

Thanks & Regards

Placement Team,

Nizam College,

Osmania University

VISION

Enhance the employability skills among the students to meet out the corporate

expectations

MISSION

The Placement Team of Nizam College is devoted towards achieving 100% placements

and leaves no stone unturned in getting ready achievement schedule of the year by tantalizing

unit of time groups of various company sectors to make sure the graceful functioning of the

Campus-Recruitment method. Meanwhile, various coaching programs, workshops, seminars,

trade interactions, and additionally trade visits are conducted in parallel with regular one-on-one

counseling for betterment of the students facing difficulties in interviews.

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objective

The objective of Career Guidance & Placement Cell is to provide employment

opportunities and professional training to the students. At Nizam College, we foster a climate

where collaboration with industry thrives, generating breakthrough discoveries, science and

technology that can support continuous innovation and growth.

With a perfect record of accomplishment of very productive relationships with

corporations of all sizes, from start-ups to mature, successful enterprises, our institution provide

the students education, research and connect them with excellent professionals and The Career

Guidance and Placement cell of the college centrally handles campus placement of the

graduating students of the college. The Cell provides complete support to the visiting companies

at every stage of placement process. The Cell is well equipped with ample infrastructure in terms

of Testing halls, consultancy Hall for Presentations, Pre-Placement Talks, Written Tests, Mock

Interviews etc. Interviews and Group Discussions are conducted regularly minding the

requirement of the visiting companies.

ABOUT US

Nizam College includes a career steering and placement cell for last fourteen years. It

was started in 2004. This College includes a great history of over 130 years and continues to

attempt for excellence even these days. It produces graduates and post graduates and doctorates

of high caliber. The Centre provides pre-placement coaching in soft skills to UG & PG final year

students to modify them to acquaint to the company requirements. The College helps students to

face interviews & get jobs of their selection

The center may be a distinctive institutional arrangement within the field primarily

motivated to empower the student community specifically the poverty-stricken and also the poor

in terms of providing coaching and securing employment at the tip of the ultimate year.

Providing data, advice, steering and support for job-seeking students is taken into account a

primary responsibility of the position cell.

The placement cell conjointly disseminates data concerning centers of excellence in

education in India/abroad and also the accessibility of jobs from numerous corporations through

the notice boards / WhatsApp cluster messages / Facebook Page

(https://www.facebook.com/nizamcollegeplacements/) and school web site

(http://nizamcollege.ac.in/placement-cell.html). Another hallmark of the college is that it

conducts sporadically coaching programmes in soft skills like Personality Development, CV

Writing, Communication Skills, power tests, Interview Technique etc. for the meriting students.

Office opportunities are provided for UG & PG students by numerous corporations and most of

the highest corporations across the state visit us for field accomplishment.

Nizam College is registered with TASK (Telangana Academy for talent and Knowledge)

throughout the educational years 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018. TASK is a non-profit

organization created by Government of Telangana for delivery action among establishments of

presidency, business with an objective of providing quality human resources and services to the

business. TASK is facilitating the students by giving coaching to urge the roles in several

corporations.

The Placement and coaching Center is given a well-equipped workplace headed by a

Placement officer, and assisted by an Assistant placement officer. There are also students as

student coordinators from various faculties who help the center in organizing placements.

VASUDAIVA KUTUMBAKAM

ENABLING NIZAMIANS TO REACH THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL

Nizam College understands the demands of a dynamic industry and acts as a catalyst to

enable Nizamians to prepare for a holistic career. To this end, off-campus and on-campus

collaborative placement activities are organized such as training on career planning, personality

development, industry institute interaction, industrial visits and campus placements. The

Placement Cell initiatives are geared towards building a confident aspirant who can make an

informed call in terms of finding the right company and career fit and is ready to face the rigors

of the corporate world.

Career guidance cycle

Career guidance is the activity and service carried out with the intention of assisting

individuals across the age spectrum to make informed educational, training and professional

choices.

Career guidance cycle should always follow the following steps:

1. Know yourself:

Self-awareness if the key! Understand your strengths, areas for improvement, values

interests, traits and ambitions. This will help you follow your heart’s desire as well as

acknowledge your strengths.

2. Explore options:

It’s paramount to have the necessary information and this requires occupational research as well

as industry trends. Discover the career opportunities available for certain degrees. Take the

chance to learn about your desired field!

Know Yourself

Take Action

Performing Job Skills

Exploring Options

Get Focused

3. Get focused:

This will involve painting a picture of your dream future and planning your goals. At this stage

stat make the important decisions essential to the achievement of these goals from an informed

perspective.

4. Take action:

Make that first step! Begin the job search as well connecting with employers. Gain the necessary

experience as you follow the path to your dream career.

It’s important to note that career development starts with KNOW YOURSELF! Many people

start with exploration, the reason millions of people are misaligned.

These activities may take place on an individual or group basis. It could be traditionally face-to-

face or carried out at a distance, where the two parties engage but do not meet; this could include

internet-based services. They are carried out with the use of tools, talks, training and workshops.

Activities and services offered include:

o Self-assessment tests

o Early career advice

o Job search help and skills

o Motivation talks

o Etc

As individuals pursue professional work identities in accordance to personal traits and the labor

market’s demand for specific occupations, Career Guidance is central to individual’s career

development and progress. Widely accepted is the fact that Career Guidance and Counseling

develop an individual’s competencies in self-awareness, educational and occupational

exploration as well as career planning. This service is offered by professional career counselors

as well as career development facilitators.

HOW TO PREPARE RESUME

STUDENTS SELECTED YEAR-WISE

124

152

2015-16

2016-17

2017-18

149

2013-14

2014-15

201

117

Percentage of Students placed in various organisations year wise

OUR RECRUITERS

PLACEMENTS @ NIZAM COLLEGE

Placement officer duties and responsibilities

Research Job Trends:

Placement officers conduct research to learn the skills, abilities and credentials employers seek

for graduates of the college departments and majors. They use the university’s degree plans and

course descriptions, in addition to coordinating with professors and department heads, to find

relevant job titles and industries for graduates.

Provide Career Services to Students:

Helping students create their resumes and cover letters, find internship or externship sites, and

apply for jobs in their fields are all part of a placement officer’s duties. They also provide mock

interviews to give students practice answering common questions and provide information about

companies hiring in the area.

Network with Local Employers:

Having strong relationships with employers helps placement officers set up local partnerships

with companies where students can do internships or externships or visit for job shadowing.

They also recommend students to these employers after they learn what skills companies prefer

from candidates.

Plan Hiring Events:

Planning campus hiring events like job fairs gives students exposure to potential jobs and helps

local companies find suitable candidates. Placement officers use their knowledge of job trends

and the employer network they have built to bring a variety of employers to the school for a

successful event.

Screen Potential Candidates:

Coordinating with employers, placement officers run background checks on students who seek

internships or externships to verify students have the prerequisite education and meet all

additional requirements for these companies’ positions.

Eligibility and Registration

1. Students should register their names by submitting Students’ Data Sheet as per the

prescribed format given by Career Guidance and Placement Cell

2. Students will be allowed to have a single job offer only. However, already placed

students may also be allowed to appear for “Dream Company”. Once a student bags a job

offer from a dream company, that student will not be allowed to participate in any

campus recruitment process at all.

3. Backlogs: Students having backlog of 3 or more subjects are not permitted to register for

placement. Such students are advised to clear the backlogs and then register after the

July-November end semester examinations. However, extended students can register in

case of non-completion of course/project requirements in their last two semesters.

4. The eligibility criteria imposed by the visiting company will be the final.

5. The eligible / registered students must attend all the training programmes/ workshops

arranged by department.

6. During induction most of the companies insist on Passport and PAN card. So the students

are expected to apply for the same at the earliest.

7. Students may have to manage with their own transport arrangements to return home and

inform their parents well in advance. If the proceedings on the date of interview continue

till the late evening

8. Based on the directions given by the companies, students may be sent to attend pooled

campus placement drives in other colleges.

Students should inform their parents about the placement process, venue, and timings in

advance.

9. Students attending campus interview should adhere to the following instructions

(a) Report at the venue of pre-placement talk and interview as per the instructions.

(b) Students should carry minimum 5 copies of their resume, photocopies of all original

certificates, 5 passport size photographs.

(c) A student in casual dress will not be allowed for the PPT/Recruitment process.

10. Career Guidance and Placement Cell aims to provide placement assistance for final year

students. Placement is a privilege to the students but can’t be claimed as a matter of right.

Future plans

To start some short term courses for overall development of students in soft skills,

personality development etc.

To develop a proper coordinating system between placement center and other

departments.

To start a entrepreneurial cell to encourage students to start their own ventures after their

studies

To develop an online database of students.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Campus recruitment?

Campus recruitment refers to the process whereby employers undertake an

organised program of attracting and hiring students who are about to graduate from

colleges, and universities. (On-campus / Off campus / Pool-campus) The objective of

campus placement is to identify the talented and qualified students before they complete

their education.

2. When does the campus recruitment season begin?

Normally, the campus placement season begins at the prefinal/final semester. It

commences in the month of July and goes on till the end of the academic year.

3. What are the eligibility criteria to register for the campus placements?

Eligibility criteria to participate in the campus placements for the graduating class

of 2018 are as below: a. 60% throughout. (10th, 12th, UG/PG)/60% in UG/PG b. No

Standing Arrears. c. Students with Standing Arrears (Maximum-02) will be only

considered as per the company's discretion. d. Students opting for placements will be

given LOR (Letter of Recommendation) for higher studies except the students getting

placed in Core / Dream companies.

4. How can I register myself for a particular company’s placement process?

Once a recruiter’s campus plan is confirmed, all eligible and placement registered

students will receive a mail from the Placement Cell with the detailed Job

description(Eligibility/company and job profile/Work Location /Salary

Package/mandatory requirement) and the respective company willingness registration

link. The respective interested student must give his/her confirmation that he/she is

willing to participate in the respective campus placements. All students who thus confirm

their willingness must attend the respective campus recruitment without fail.

5. What is Company shortlist?

At times, the recruiter may shortlist the candidates from the willingness database

sent by the placement cell

6. What are the stages of the recruitment process?

The following are the typical stages of recruitment – elimination happens at every

stage a. Pre-placement Talk (PPT) b. Aptitude Test / Technical Test (Online/Pen and

Paper) c. Group Discussion(GD) d. Personal Interview (PI) e. Technical & HR Interview

(TI) The above mentioned stages may vary as per each company recruitment pattern.

7. Can one student get more than one offer?

The placement policy of the University is designed to benefit all campus eligible

students so that maximum number of students gets real opportunity to secure job offers

through campus recruitment. a. One offer is allowed for a student to provide an

opportunity for pursue a career related to his/her discipline. b. Students who get selected

in dream company will not be allowed to participate any further campus interviews with

the exception of ‘Super Dream’ & ‘International’ opportunities subject to Placement

norms.

8. What is Dream, Super Dream & International offer?

a) Dream Offers – Companies which offer CTC ≥4.5L

b) Super Dream Offers - Companies which offer CTC ≥ 10L

c) International Offers - Companies which offer selected students placement overseas.

Irrespective of the offers (Core/Dream/Super dream) a student (as per the eligibility given

by the company) is eligible to give his/her willingness for such International Offers.

9. How do I communicate with a particular Company?

All communications should be routed only through the Placement Cell. No direct

communication with company HR should be done. Any communication received from

the company by the students should be forwarded to the Placement Cell for the records.

10. What is Aptitude Test?

a. Consists of Verbal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning and Numerical / Analytical

sections.

b. Duration of the test varies from Company to Company.

c. Every company has minimum cut-off marks. (Section-wise and Overall).

d. Some companies may have negative marking also. e. Those that clear the Aptitude test

will go to the next round of the selection process.

11. What is GD?

GD stands for Group Discussion. GD is conducted to evaluate the students on the

basis of knowledge on current affairs, communication skills, leadership qualities and

group behavior. b. Those who clear the GD will go to the next round of the selection

process.

12. What is personal interview (HR)?

HR interviews are conducted to assess Attitude, Communication, Confidence

level, Flexibility and Fitment of the candidate into the respective company culture

13. What is technical interview?

a. It is to assess technical knowledge of the students based on their core area of

study. b. In case a student has done any certification course, knowledge in that area will

also be evaluated.

14. Will the results be declared on the same day of the campus placements?

Results will be declared on the same day by most of the companies, but a few

companies might announce the results later.

15. What are the documents to be carried by the students on the day of campus

placements?

a. College identity card. b. Three sets of updated Resume, Photocopies of mark

sheets and other certification if any. c. 2 recent passport size photographs.

16. What is internship?

a. The selection process for internship is similar to that of full time recruitment

process and the selected students must join as per the company decision. However, final

placements are based on the performance during the internship tenure. b. Student who are

selected only for internship are allowed for full time placement Company process

(Internship cum placement will not be allowed for full time placement)

17. I have 6 CGPA but my 10th and 12th are less than 60%. Am I eligible for placement

Registration?

No. Most of the companies prefer candidates with an average of 60% in 10th ,

12th, UG / PG :However, criteria may differ based on company’s recruitment policy.

18. If I am awaiting results in one company, am I eligible to attend other company?

You are eligible till the final results are declared by the earlier company. If you

are selected it is mandatory to take earlier offer. Attendance Guidelines Student

Attendance is part of all Placement Processes whether it is online test or Written test or

Technical interview. It is mandatory to sign the attendance sheet; else he/she will be

marked absent. Student having given his / her willingness to attend a process is not

allowed to be absent without a prior intimation and valid reason. For such absenteeism

the link will be given to the students the cutoff time for prior intimation is 3.00pm on the

day before the respective campus drive. If prior intimation is not given, you will be

blocked for further placement drive. Revoke Absenteeism -Guidelines Revoke

Absenteeism form is available in all Placement Cell. The student has to fill all required

details, sign the self-declaration and submit the Top portion of the form (duly signed by

the Class In-charge and HOD with seal) to the Placement Cell. The student whose

absenteeism is revoked will be considered only for Jobs being posted after the date of

revocation and not for ongoing Placement processes as on date of revocation of

absenteeism. For further information please contact Placement Cell