Overview

This textbook offers a fresh perspective to the techniques of coping with the challenges of transition from a relaxed campus life to a professional corporate environment. Key Features • Pragmatic and practice-oriented approach • Insight into high-in-demand soft skills and technology-based skills • Information on professional certification and membership of professional associations

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Author:   Gangadhar Joshi
Publisher:   SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd
Imprint:   SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 24.10cm
Weight:   0.310kg
ISBN:  

9789351502791

ISBN 10:   9351502791
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   December 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface I: PUTTING THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE Introduction and Need for Transition Corporate Expectations Scenario Business Schools Scenario II:PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS ENHANCEMENT 7Cs Model for Professional Excellence Personality and Personality Development Building Positive Mindset and Work Attitude Values and Ethics Innovation and Creativity Work-Life Balance Time Management Managing Stress III: BEING EFFECTIVE IN THE ORGANISATION The 50 New Rules of Work Professional Etiquettes and Mannerisms Building Relationships within an Organisation Communication Skills Working in Teams Managing Conflicts Effective Negotiation Skills Creative problem solving Power and Politics in Organisations Managing Your Boss IV: TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS Introduction and Need for Technology Skills Basic Information Technology (IT) skills Higher Level Information Technology (IT) skills Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Knowledge Professional Memberships and Certifications V: EXCELLING THROUGH PLACEMENT PROCESS Writing a Perfect Resume or CV Success at Written Aptitude Test Success at Group Discussions Going through an Interview Process Pre- and Post-Interview Follow-up Index

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The exciting and challenging phase of transition from campus to corporate life has been presented with utmost care to help individuals become reflective, observant and introspective professionals. -- Ashok K. Pundir This book aptly addresses critical issues of employability providing a roadmap for students to get them industry ready with the right skill-sets and attitude. -- Om Kaul The author here effectively prompts the industry to engage with academia not just as a vendor for talent, but urges the latter to get real-life perspective through the lessons from the industry. -- Pradeep Bhargava In this outstanding book, the author sheds new light on transforming knowledge into skills and discusses authoritatively about ways to enhance employability. -- Jiten Sandu

"""The exciting and challenging phase of transition from campus to corporate life has been presented with utmost care to help individuals become reflective, observant and introspective professionals."" -- Ashok K. Pundir ""This book aptly addresses critical issues of employability providing a roadmap for students to get them industry ready with the right skill-sets and attitude."" -- Om Kaul ""The author here effectively prompts the industry to engage with academia not just as a vendor for talent, but urges the latter to get real-life perspective through the lessons from the industry."" -- Pradeep Bhargava ""In this outstanding book, the author sheds new light on transforming knowledge into skills and discusses authoritatively about ways to enhance employability."" -- Jiten Sandu"

Author Information

Gangadhar Joshi, the Former Director of Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) (2005–8), is currently the Principal Consultant of Gangadhar Joshi & Associates, a multidisciplinary management consulting, education and training firm based at Pune, India. He is a mechanical engineer (1971) with Masters in Industrial Engineering (1975). With an extensive private and public sector experience in India and overseas, he has been involved in advising governments and industries at the strategic level, developing/implementing change management programmes, institutional strengthening, business re-engineering, cost reduction, lean manufacturing, manpower planning, management development and performance management.He has been closely involved in counselling and advising senior executives on developing and implementing their business strategy. Over the years, he has developed and conducted workshops for top and senior managers in strategic planning, productivity management, total quality management, change management leadership, ISO 9000 Certification and executive performance management. Joshi took over the leadership of the Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM) in 2005, as its Founder Director, and within a short span of 3 years SIOM became known in the corporate world as reliable source of globally compatible managerial human resource which could meet its expectations. SIOM further prospered on this solid foundation in its mission of empowering operations excellence.

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