As an expression of gratitude Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC) was felicitated by ICICI Prudential Insurance Company for its constant support in conducting campus placements and extending participation of higher number of interested students with very good arrangements for conducting orientation and personal interviews.

First Placement Drive was conducted on 20 th February, 2020 to provide platform to the aspiring students of the college seeking employment opportunities. The drive consisted of leading company ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to recruit promising candidates for their organization with an orientation program by representatives of the company followed by Group Discussion on different topics and Personal Interviews of the short-listed candidates. The students who were selected by the Company were offered the position of Financial Services Consultant.

Under the auspice of ‘Kshitij’ – Career Carving Cell, the college organized a two-day workshop for the final year graduate and post-graduate students on 10 th and 11 th January 2020; with an idea to make them industry-ready before they face the corporate world. On the first day, Mr. Hiren Dave, a motivational speaker, trained the students on Developing Interview Skills and preparing for competitive exams and entrance tests effectively. Mr. Mihir Shah and Ms. Nidhi Shah, representatives of an academy of creative design conducted the next session on ‘Opportunities of developing the career in Digital Marketing’. They explained the importance of having the basic understanding of preparing the logos for business enterprises. Mr. Chandramauli Bhatt, a trainer and consultant, spoke on ‘How to prepare Curriculum Vitae and Build Vocabulary’. He emphasized on reading books as a vital activity to enrich vocabulary and to meticulously put various academic and extra-curricular achievements in the curriculum vitae. On the second day, Mr. Hitesh Devalia, an expert trainer, took the session on ‘Participation in Group Discussion and Preparation of Aptitude Test’. He shared his expertise on Group Discussion Dynamics and the nuances of the workings of corporate world. Ms. Khushnum Avari, an Image Consultant, conducted the session on ‘How to build a Professional Image’. She highlighted the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication, Etiquettes and body language. She talked about creating the first impression and stressed upon personal hygiene as well as dressing. Dr. Romita Swaroop and Mr. Geet Sharma, representatives of a designing school, conducted the session on ‘Making a career in Artificial Intelligence and Animation’. Students coming from commerce background were more than delighted to hear the details about the designing field. The resource persons tried to cover all the arenas of facing a prospective employer and 96 students were benefitted from the workshop.

The college organised organized its first career development session under “Kshitij-Career Carving Cell” for the year 2019-2020 by Future Generali Life Insurance on 4 th December, 2019. Around 100 students of third year B.Com. (Hons.) and M.Com. participated in the session.

The expert faculty member Mr. Dinesh Mani, Learning and Development Manager discussed about various career opportunities in the financial sector, IRDA guidelines and nuances of current financial scenario. The seminar was very informative as he further explained the scope of the Financial and Insurance Market. It included the various investment options available in the market with a higher return as well as the facilities provided by the Insurance companies. He gave useful information to the students with regard to IRDA certificate in order to generate interest among them about the Insurance Sector. At the end, the expert provided a questionnaire on the basis of which students can explore the placement opportunities in the future.

Faculty of Commerce B.Com(Hons.) conducted a Placement Drive under the banner of “Kshitij” – Career Carving Cell in the month of February to provide platform to the aspiring students of the Institute seeking employment opportunities.

The drive consisted of leading company ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to recruit promising candidates for their organization with an orientation program by representatives of the company followed by Personal Interviews of the short-listed candidates. The Company for the position of Financial Services Consultant selected total 14 students.

Another Placement drive was by ICICI Bank, wherein, 7 students were selected for the position of Senior Officer with the grade of Value Banker after clearing their pre-tests and Personal interviews followed by ICICI e-learning training program.

In the year 2017-18, Placement Cell of Faculty of Commerce conducted Placement Drive to provide platform to the aspiring students of the Institute to seek employment opportunities. The drive consisted of leading company like Tradebulls to recruit promising candidates for their organization on 13th October, 2017 with orientation program by representative of Tradebulls followed by Personal Interviews. 20 students were selected by the Company for the designation of Relationship Manager.

Placement Cell of Faculty of Commerce conducted Placement Drive on 30th January 2018. The drive consisted of leading company ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to recruit promising candidates for their organization with an orientation program by representatives of the company followed by Group Discussion on different topics and Personal Interviews of the short-listed candidates. Total 17 students were selected by the Company for the position of Financial Services Consultant.

In the year 2016-17, Placement Cell of Faculty of Commerce conducted Placement Drive to provide platform to the aspiring students of the Institute to seek employment opportunities. The drive consisted of leading companies like TCS, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance and Tradebulls to recruit promising candidates for their organization.

It started on 21stDecember, 2016 with orientation program by representative of Tradebulls followed by Personal Interviews. 48 students were selected by the Company for the designation of Relationship Manager.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) also conducted campus placement on 22nd December wherein they started with Orientation Program followed by Aptitude Test and Personal Interviews (consisting 3 rounds). Students got selected in different categories. 37 students got selected for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and 2 got selected for Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO).

In the same line, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance also conducted the Placement drive on 23rdDecember which consisted Orientation Program, Group Discussion and Personal Interviews. 11 students were selected for the same.

On 8th February, 2017; 9 students of Faculty of Commerce were selected by SBI Insurance Company Limited as Insurance agents.

FOC (SMPIC) organised Placement Drive on 5^th February 2016 and 30^th March 2016. ICICI Prudential conducted the drive on 5^th February in college premises, 120 students participated out of which 29 students got selected for joining the ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company at the position of financial service consultant in level 1 in sales & distribution. TATA Consultancy Services Ltd. conducted it on 30th March in college premises, 70 students took part in drive out of which 11 got selected for joining at the position of Data Processing Role and Market Research & Advance Analytics. In addition to it one student got an appointment as an Admin Assistant at Institute of Computer Accountants (ICA).

FOC (SMPIC) placement cell under the coordinator ship of Prof. (Dr.) Kavita Dave and Prof. Vijay Tripathi has been constantly working to make the recruitment process easier for both the students and the recruiters. The objectives of our Placement Cell include 1) Job Placements for the final year students 2) Articleship for CA interns and 3) Internships for students of all years.

The placement cell plans to conduct following activities on regular basis for the students like Resume Building Workshop, Mock Group Discussion, Mock Interview Sessions to guide students in improving their interviewing skills and getting feedback to prepare for professional interviews.

On 28th March 2015 FOC (SMPIC) Placement Cell organized an orientation program by Mr. Mukul Garg, Sr. Executive HR training, Birla Sun Life Insurance for final semester students..

FOC (SMPIC) organized Placement Week 2015 in which nearly 160 students participated and more than 80 students were recruited by various reputed companies.

The pay packages offered to our students were from 1.7 lakhs to 2.4 lakhs per annum.

STUDENT CO ORDINATORS FOR THE YEAR 2014-2015

My experience with the Placement Cell was brief yet memorable because I got my first job offer. Also the members were very helpful and kind and were always there to guide us with their small but useful tips. Teachers and certain students also helped us to prepare forth personal interviews and group discussions. On the whole this gave me a good experience & increased my confidence & knowledge about placements. For all this…Thank you, Placement Cell!

In retrospect, my experience with the Placement Cell was delightful. The team was diligent and very approachable. They streamlined the format for preparing resumes and were clear cut about the dress code abinitio. This avoided any confusion for the candidates as we were given a clear cut idea of what was expected from us. The team was also prompt in its registration process, and ensured that we were notified about any campus placements, events or changes in schedules well in advance. They put the placement cell and college before themselves, and were there with the candidate’s right till the end of the day for all placement sessions. I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the Placement Cell for giving me a shot at one of the best firms that a commerce graduate could hope for.

Tata Consultancy Services organized an orientation program on 28th January 2015 at FOC (SMPIC). A Team of four members from TCS Gandhinagar and Baroda visited our campus to conduct orientation program for the final year students. Nearly 50 students participated in this drive where the students were oriented about the company and the employment opportunities in TCS. Mr. Samir, Head of HR Gandhinagar explained recruitment process to the students.

Secondly, FOC (SMPIC) in association with TCS is going to start a Certificate Course on Retail Analytics in which selected students will be provided 50 hours training in retail analytics to enhance Skill Based Training to the students. This course will not only enhance their practical knowledge on the subject but will also create new employment opportunities for commerce graduates in various sectors like banking, insurance, production and service firms and so on.

Mr. Samir from TCS briefed the students about the course and emphasized on the importance of such courses in opening new career opportunities in various industries.