Employability Skills in Indian Context – Are our students ready yet? (Updated)

BySrinath Deshakulkarni Updated onNovember 28, 2024 Employability & Career Skills

“India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world today & with liberal economic policies it is poised to grow further. Recent surveys¹ indicate that by 2030, it will be the third largest economy in the world just behind US & China. In addition to this India is currently enjoying demographic dividend – we have highest number of people in working-age group (15-64 years). United Nations Population Division (UNPD) data suggests that we will continue to enjoy this until 2050! This advantage offers India a unique opportunity to accelerate economic growth if it can effectively harness its young …

Career Counselling

Career Counseling in India – What is it? How is it relevant for you?

BySrinath Deshakulkarni Updated onFebruary 20, 2024 Career Counselling

Career Counselling in India: An introduction In today’s world choosing the right career path is like finding a needle in the haystack! With so many options available choosing the right path for yourself could become overwhelming. Emerging technologies, ever changing job markets, peer & social pressures add up to the complexity of the issue. This where career counselling would step in as a guiding light, helping individuals chart their course towards a fulfilling career. But what exactly is career counselling? In simplistic terms, career counselling is a collaborative process where you work with an expert to identify your strengths, weaknesses, …

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