Department of B.Com. Accounting and Finance organized Career Guidance Seminar in association with Higher Education Forum (HEF) on 28th February 2018, Wednesday for T.Y.B.Com. Accounting and Finance students. Higher Education Forum (HEF) is the largest on-line community of higher education professionals in India. Launched about 9 years ago, it has a membership of more than 3,500. HEF is involved in a number of capacity building activities in the space of higher education among all stakeholders including faculty and students. One of the important activities conducted on a regular basis by HEF is the career guidance seminar for graduate / post-graduate students. Dr. A. K. Sen Gupta, Founder and Convener, Higher Education Forum (HEF) was the chief guest on this occasion.
Sir guided students on various topics including higher education, corporate jobs, skills needed, attitude sought for, courses available in foreign universities after graduation, among others. The discussion was continued by expert speakers Prof. V. Ramachandran and Dr. Vandana Mahajani, members of Higher Education Forum. They guided students on various career opportunities available in commerce, business and industry. The seminar was attended by 75 students of T.Y.B.Com. Accounting & Finance and concluded with answering of queries raised by students.
On 17th June, 2017 a Career Counseling Seminar for T.Y. B.Sc.I.T. and T.Y. B.Sc.I.T. C.S. was conducted.
Resource person:
Our Alumni, Ms. Madhushree Patil, Software Engineer, TCS ; Mr. Ravindra Malpute, Jr. Software Engineer, Zensar Technologies; Mr. Omkar Ghag, Sr. Digital Analyst, eClerx Services Ltd.; Mr. Ketan, Software Engineer, JP Morgan; Mr. Niral Panchal, SOC Analyst, Zensar Technologies, Bishal Bose; Hemant V. Balani.
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.
