TRAINING & PLACEMENT CELL

PLACEMENT MANUAL
 I. INTRODUCTION

Training and Placement Cell is an integral part of the institute established in the academic
year 2009-10. The cell has been provided with good infrastructure and other facilities with
Conference Halls and Board Rooms for its effective functioning. The Training & Placement Cell is
committed to provide all possible assistance to its graduates and post graduate students in their efforts
to find employment and is devoted to meet the career objectives of students and cater to the Human
Resource needs of Organizations. This placement cell is well coordinated by a full -time Placement
Officer and supported by Department Placement Coordinators with the main objective of shaping the
engineering and management students to be readily deployable into industry. Placement Officer plays
the crucial role in counseling and guiding the students for their successful placements. Highly
experienced and dedicated placement team operates all around the year to arrange training programs,
coordinate and conduct on-campus, off-campus as well as pooled campus drives, to arrange training
programmes for the students to develop their employability skills and development programmes for
the faculty members to enhance their career.

II. VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS OF T&P CELL

VISION
To be the first choice and become a top-notch talent source of students for the leading and
reputed recruiting companies in the IT and Core sectors.

MISSION STATEMENTS

1.Technical competency: Organizing intensive, effective training & skill development

programmes, assessing performance, conducting mock interviews and value added courses to impart
awareness and knowledge about emerging trends and technological advancements with profound
trainers, academies to facilitate the students to excel in campus hiring process.

2. Soft skill: Arranging Training programmes for the students in various facets of soft skill
with leading training institutes to improve their all round performance to thrive in their career.
 3. Industry-Institute Collaboration: Promoting Industry tie-ups for having student projects;
internships; expert lectures; training on latest technologies; in-plant training; industrial exposures;
organizing workshops; conferences and symposia in collaboration with industries, facilitating
consultancy activities, creating ‘Centre for Excellence’ and R&D Laboratories, inviting the industries
for campus hiring and signing MoUs for having mutual benefits.

4. Career Guidance and Counseling: Guiding and counseling the budding engineers and
managers with external as well as internal experts to choose their right career path and to sustain with
that.

III. TRAINING & PLACEMENT CELL ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

The Training and Placement Cell is headed by a fulltime Training and Placement Officer
(TPO) and supported by the Department Placement coordinators. The Class wise student coordinators
support the Placement Team in the overall coordination of all the activities.
 IV. OBJECTIVES

 To provide career counseling for the students about various avenues open after graduation and to
encourage them to select their career with prospective employers based on their aspirations.
 To prepare the students for facing campus interviews by arranging training in aptitude; soft skill
and emerging technologies with professional trainers / training institutes to improve their
employability skills.
 To make the students employable and to assist those in obtaining placement in reputed companies
in IT and Core sectors.
 To arrange on-campus; off-campus interviews and internship for the students with core industries.
 To maintain good rapport with the recruiters; inviting them to campus and making them to prefer
our students for hiring.
 To develop faculty members with recent /emerging technologies and management practices
through FDPs in association with various industry experts
 To create awareness among the students on recent industry trends through guest lecture & power
seminars by inviting industry experts .

V. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES T&P CELL

 Identifying skill gap and arranging training programmes for the students on soft skills,
aptitude and technical.
 Updating students’ data semester wise to monitor their performance and to check the
eligibility criteria of recruiting companies.
 Knowing expectations of the recruiting companies and preparing the students accordingly
 Making the students industry ready by imparting employability skills trainings
 Organizing both the on-campus and off-campus placement drives for the candidates
 Providing Guide-lines to students to excel in the campus interview process
 Getting Feedback from the employers periodically about the performance
 Building and keeping good rapport with reputed companies and inviting/bringing in them for
campus placements
 Identifying potential recruiters from IT and core industries and inviting them for campus
placements
 Regular interactions with the industry experts
 Encouraging students to register for campus hiring as per the eligibility criteria with
prescribed qualifications.
 Making arrangements / facilities that will be necessary on the day of the interview.
 Gathering appointment letters of the students got placed in the campus drives and distributing
them to students.
 Achieving placement targets every year and improving the placement record
 Networking with Alumni by conducting Alumni meet at every year
 Extending placement support for the passed out students by arranging campus drives for them
as per the company requirements.
 Arranging pooled campus drives and job fairs for the student community of all the colleges to
provide them with a job opportunity.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

 Arranging technical training for the students in emerging technologies and company specific
training to meet the hiring company’s requirements.
 Conducting aptitude tests periodically and monitoring their test performance through online
portal
 Conducting mock interview process, group discussions and Technical/HR interviews
 Providing information / notification to students regarding various competitive examinations
conducted by Corporate
 Collaborating with Industries to promote Internship and Placements for the students.
 Motivating students to participate in all the national & international level competitions
conducted by the corporate
 VI. FACILITIES AT TRAINING AND PLACEMENT CELL

 Placement Cell with air-conditinoed waiting hall and Dining room facilities.
 Two Air Conditioned auditoriums with a seating capacity of 750+ and 350+ each for corporate
presentations and campus interview processes.
 Computer Lab Facilities for conducting on-line tests for 300+ students at a time.
 Air conditioned Audio-visual Room; Dedicted conference rooms for conducting Group
Discussions and Seminar Halls.
 Separate Air-Conditioned rooms for conducting interviews.
 Transport, Guest House accommodation facilities for HR Teams.

VII. POLICY AND GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE STUDENTS

 At the company's discretion, the student's eligibility will be determined for consolidtion.
 After validating their primary eligibility conditions with their department placement
coordinators, students should register their names in the placement cell.
 During registration, they should bring photo copies of their Resumes, mark statements and
other relevant documents.
 Once a student has been selected and notified, his or her name will be withdrawn from the
placement rolls, and he or she will no longer be able to appear for further campus interviews
other than dream jobs which is subjected to the approval of the Placement officer.
 Students should make every effort to maintain the college's etiquette and image when dealing
with visitors from the organization.
 All the students should regularly check their group mail id & whatsapp group for any
placement updates
 If the Principal/Placement Officer gets negative remarks from interviewers about a student's
demeanor or conduct for any reason, disciplinary action will be taken against the studen.
 It is the students' obligation to check the placement cell's notice board for notices and other
information at regular intervals. They are also advised to check their mail inboxes on daily
basis to get information from the college placement cell / hiring company.
 Students must make their necessary transportation, accommodation, and other arrangements
in order to attend the interviews.
 VIII. DOs AND DON’Ts FOR STUDENTS DURING INTERVIEWS

DOs
 All the eligible students should visit the companies website to know more about the
companies profile
 Interact with the seniors working in that company to get more insights about the company and
its profile
 Make a solid first impression by dressing well. Proper and formal dress code should be
followed.
 You should be aware of the specific time and location of your interview. Arrive at least 10-15
minutes before the scheduled start time.
 Maintain eye contact with the interviewer and extend a firm handshake. Use the interviewer's
title to address them (unless otherwise instructed). During the interview, remain still and
upright in your seat.
 Make a list of questions to ask the interviewer ahead of time.
 Ask on when you may expect to hear from the company again. Thank the interviewer for their
time and consideration.
 Students should know the reference ID of their known people working in that company for
employee reference
 Send a thank-you note after the interview.

DON’Ts

 Show up late for your interview

 Give the false impression as if you are merely interested in the job for the time being. Act as if
you're looking for work.
 Gum chewing
 Mobile phone usage
 Leave your cell phone on during the interview
 Slouch in your chair
 After the employment offer, inquire about salaries and benefits.
  Don't be afraid to ramble — just be sure to back up each answer with pertinent examples
IX. PRE-PLACEMENT PROGRAMS

At MVIT, the Training and Placement Cell organises training and placement programmes
throughout the year. The Training & Placement Cell collaborates with all of the College's
departments to track students' progress in all areas.

PRE-PLACEMENTS ACTIVITIES AT T&P CELL

The 6 Stages of Soft Skill Training module was created by a training and placement cell in order
to groom students in accordance with employer standards and to enhance their whole personalities.
Professional trainers provide coaching to final year students that includes Aptitude Training, Soft
Skills, Programming and Mock Interview exercises, among other things.

Stage 1:
Total Personality Development Concept/Bridging Gaps between Company Expectations and
Academic Learning

Stage 2:
Improving Verbal and Nonverbal Communication/Improving Self-Esteem and Confidence
Developing skills and holding a speech contest to improve communication.

Stage 3:
Managerial & Leadership Skills/Developing Emotional Intelligence & Interpersonal Skills, as well as
doing fake body language practice sessions.

Stage 4:

Developing a Positive Attitude and Meaningful Perceptions as well as providing guidance on how to
handle a telephone interview (Tips on telephonic etiquette)
Stage 5:
Tips for conducting Group Interactive sessions Successful Counseling, Mentoring, Motivational &
Moral boosting techniques for professionals and providing tips on how to crack an interview’s.

Stage 6:
Mock/Simulated Exercises/Team Building Activities/Games/Group Discussion Activity/Mock
Interview Practice/Mock Communication Skills Practice given by our eminent Alumni’s and
Corporate.

TRAINING MODULES

FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS

 Aptitude Skills – Quantitative Ability, . Verbal ability & Logical Reasoning ability.
 Data Interpretation and Comprehension Development
 Personality Development (Manners & Etiquettes). Inter personal skills & Team Working
 Interview Skills with mock interview. Corporate Life Skills.
 Group Discussion Skills with mock GD. Company specific training (Branch-wise).
 Positive Attitude forming.
 Body Language Skills.
 Resume writing,. Leadership Skills, Goal setting and achieving. Presentation Skills, Problem
Solving Skills.

FOR MBA STUDENTS

 Communication Skills - Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking and Presentation skills
 Soft skills - Public speaking, Personality Development, Attitude Building, Goal Setting, Team
Working and Interpersonal Skills
 Aptitude Skills – Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and Verbal ability
 Manners, Etiquettes and Grooming
 X. PLACEMENT DRIVE FLOW DIAGRAM

Participation in the campus recruitment process based on the

companies job profile

The company must communicate the Campus drive process and

eligibility criteria.

The organization is expected to deliver a Pre-Placement talk

(PPT) prior to the Final Placement Process.

Process of Recruitment and Interview will start.

Based on the students performance, To make a job offer, the

representative of the organization must complete the job offer
form, and that will be made available during the campus drive

Followed by the interviews, the organization's representatives

will issue / mail the job offers of selected candidates to the
placement cell as well as to the students

The Organization can contact the Placement Officer for any

clarifications until the selected applicant joins with the
organization
 XI. PROCEDURE FOR PLACEMENT DRIVES

PROCEDURE FOR ON-CAMPUS DRIVES

1. Organizations are invited to be engaged in the campus recruitment process and must notify
us of their participation using the Placement Participation Form attached to this brochure.
2. Ahead to the Placement process, the organization must convey the detailed process
requirements (number of selection rounds, panels, and process-specific needs). Also it is
expected from the hiring companies to share the Job Description with salary details.
3. Prior to the Final Placement Process, the organization is expected to provide a Pre-
Placement Talk (PPT). This would allow students and the organization to get to know one
other better and clarify any misunderstandings.
4. The recruitment phase begins with an aptitude test, followed by a group discussion, a
technical interview, and a personal interview, all of which will be conducted by accordance
with corporate policy.
5. To make a job offer, the organization representative will have to fill-up the job offer form
that will be made available on the campus. An offer is considered valid only when this form,
duly filled in by the representative, is handed over to the Placement Chairperson of the
Institute.
6. It is requested that the organization not directly convey the offer to the candidate.
A job offer must include the following information
a. Position offered
b. Remuneration
c. Job description
7. Following the interviews, the organization's representatives should have the right to issue
final job offers.
8. The Institute shall entertain representatives from participating organizations and give all
necessary assistance to ensure their comfort throughout their stay.
9. The Placement Committee will be glad to arrange for the stay of the representatives. Guest
House facility will be extended if required.
10. For further queries and clarifications, the Organization can get in touch with the Student
Representatives or the Placement Officer.
 PROCEDURE FOR OFF-CAMPUS DRIVES

1. Information will be gathered about the off-campus drive either from the hiring company or
from the Institute hosting the campus drive.
2. The collected information will be shared to the eligible students and they will be instructed to
register to attend the drive based on the eligibility criteria.
3. Students will be accompanied by the Training Placement Officer and Department
Coordinators while attending off-campus drives.
4. Interview results / follow-up requirement details will be gathered from the hosting Institute
and the same will be communicated to the students.
5. Offer letters of the placed students will be collected from the Institute hosting the campus
drive and the same will be distributed to the students.

PROCEDURE FOR POOLED CAMPUS DRIVES

1. Pooled Campus Drives will be arranged to meet out the requirements of recruiting companies.
2. Communication with the details of Pooled Campus Drive will be made directly with other
institutions by extending invitations/emails and inviting their students to participate in the
pooled campus drives.
3. Status of selection process will be notified with the interview candidates and Institutes
through messages and e-mails.
Contact Info:

Dr. M. Jayekumar, M.Tech, Ph.D

Placement Officer & Professor
Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology-MIT, Kalitheerthalkuppam,
Puducherry - 605 107, Mobile: 98438 11670, Website: www.mvit.edu.in
E-Mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

Best Place to Get Placed!!!