The Biotechnology Placement Cell conducted a career guidance lecture on 16th August, 2016 for B.Sc. and M.Sc. Biotechnology students in 7th Floor Auditorium. Mr. Abhilash Das, an Alumnus of the college who is working as a Senior Production Executive in Reliance Life Sciences was the resource person. Prof. Padmaja Ghanti, Head of PCACS Placement Cell & Prof. Gopakumar Pillai, Biotech Placement in charge welcomed and introduced the guest.
Mr. Abhilash Das explained the students about ways to develop industry relevant skills and knowledge and motivated them to explore different avenues in the field of Biotechnology. He shared his experience in the area of Research and Production and also discussed about job prospects in Reliance Life Sciences and other companies he has worked earlier. He enlightened and guided the students in various career aspects where the students can aspire and initiate their career. The presentation and interaction of the speaker was very effective, wherein he showed many related visuals. The students interacted enthusiastically and the resource person answered their queries and cleared their doubts.
The session came to an end with a vote of thanks by Prof. Gopakumar Pillai and the student representative, Ms. Reema Shrivastava. Overall, the lecture was very informative and encouraging and was well perceived by the students.
Prof. Gopakumar Pillai
Biotech Placement In charge
Pillai College of Arts Commerce and Science organised a Career Counseling Session, for S.Y. Junior College students of Mahatma School, Khanda Colony, on 21st July, 2016. The students were given insight into the varied opportunities they have after H.S.C. The session also included Campus Tour to acquaint students to various laboratories.
Placement Cell conducted Career Guidance Session for T.Y. B.Sc. (I.T.) and T.Y.B.Sc. (C.S.) students on 18th June, 2016 in the auditorium (7th Floor, Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus, New Panvel).
Head of the Placement Cell Mrs. Padmaja Ganti inaugurated the event. Mrs. Shubhangi Pawar, a member of the Placement Cell members informed, all the rules and regulations related to placement, to the students. The session was attended by 300 students.
Showstoppers of the event were some of our Alumni, who are well placed in renown software companies. They guided and shared their work experience with our T.Y. students.
Alumni invited for the event were :-
- Mr. Rahul Mhatre, Project Leader, L&T Infotech
- Mr. Nilesh Gupta, Human Resource Manager, Wipro Pvt. Ltd.
- Mr. Aditya Kaushik, Technical Support, Wipro Pvt. Ltd.
- Mr. Anmol Shrivastav, Linux Support, L&T Infotech
Following points are the highlights of the discussion
- Whether to go for post-graduation or not?
- How to select desired company?
- Different categories of job opportunities in IT industry.
- How to select the correct Career path?
- How to face campus interview?
- Dos and don’ts for technical interview.
- Scope of I.T. and C.S. syllabus in industry.
- Languages which are currently in boom.
- Certification courses and their use.
The Department of IT & CS organized a Career Counseling Session on 13th January, 2016 for T.Y.B.Sc.I.T. and T.Y.B.Sc.C.S. students. Mrs. Jayalexmi, H.O.D. of M.C.A. at Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Nerul, guided students about the C.E.T. for M.C.A. Course.
