GITAM, one of the top-rated institutes since 1980, through the Career Guidance Centre (GCGC), aims to guide, mentor, and equip students with the competence, confidence, and character needed to fulfill their career aspirations.
Whether you are in Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad, or Bengaluru, each of GITAM’s locations has its own career guidance campus to provide personalized support and education. If you're curious about your career and not sure how it will happen, then this insight into GITAM's tailored department is worth a look.
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But what is GITAM’s GCGC exactly?
The Career Guidance Centre, also known as GCGC, streamlines the decision-making process for students confused about their career after GITAM. Its main job is to guide and support students in figuring out what they want to do for a job in the future. GCGC helps students become confident and skilled so they can achieve their career goals. It does this by providing advice, training, and organizing activities like mock interviews and group discussions.
Each campus, whether in Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad, or Bengaluru, has its own Career Guidance Center to make sure students get the support they need for their individual career journeys.
In order to make a student market-ready, the center has multiple approaches in place, which are outlined below:
Career counseling and mentoring
If you're wondering about your career path, as part of GCGC, GITAM runs a special program called Career Counseling and Mentoring (CCM), which is always there to help you if you ever get lost. The GITAM’s CCM team actively engages students with personalized sessions with mentors who help them figure out their professional journey in case they are confused.
These mentors are certified professionals. One of the best things about GITAM is that, when you join the institute, the concerned department will check your profile and career goals to help you understand yourself better. You don’t need to express your career goals; they have them in their diaries.
Rest assured, the faculty mentors go through a mentor development program. Over 900 mentors have completed this program and are certified to guide students like you.
TalentMetrix Test
But that's not all! Through CCM, every GITAM student gets a chance to do a personality test called TalentMetrix Agile Series II. It helps you understand yourself more. You can even go for a higher-level test to find the best career for you. After the test, you get a report that tells you about your talents. If you want, you can get personal counseling from certified mentors based on these reports.
Orientation to Faculty Mentors
Are you wondering about your future career? Well, GITAM has got you covered! At GITAM, they organize regular sessions where teachers, leaders, and new students come together. In these sessions, teachers are updated about GITAM's vision and mission. They also find out how they can guide students like you to attain career goals and become well-rounded individuals.
This program started in May 2021 and is in action for students in the academic year 2020–21. It ensures that all students get the same level of support and guidance, making the journey smoother for everyone. With these faculty-centric programs, GITAM elevates favoritism, ensuring everyone has equal access to career guidance.
Competence Development at GITAM
Moreover, GITAM also has a special program called Competence Development that guides students to be ready for their personal and professional journeys.
Competence means having the right knowledge, skills, and attitude. GITAM’s Competence Development Initiative helps students develop and implement these skills appropriately. The Competence Development Center at GCGC looks after programs like 'Campus Recruitment Training' and 'Campus Placement' at GITAM.
This initiative works closely with companies and employers to understand what skills are needed in the real world. They want to make sure GITAM students have the skills companies are looking for.
The goal of competency development is to make GITAM students more skilled while they are still on campus. This way, when they enter the job market, they have an advantage over others.
Here are some key skills GITAM focuses on:
So, if you're curious about your career and want to be well-prepared, GITAM’s Competence Development is here to point you in the right direction!
Exploring Other Career Options (OCO)
Are you thinking about different career paths? GITAM has a special team just for that!
It's called the Exploring Other Career Options (OCO) initiative. The OCO team is always there to help students who want to explore careers other than the usual ones. This department incorporates a group of enthusiastic people ready to answer any questions about different career choices.
The OCO team works closely with the Directorate of External Relations. This partnership creates a chance for students to talk to successful GITAM alumni who have found their own paths in the professional world.
Career after GITAM
You might be wondering now: What comes next after your time at GITAM? As we said, GITAM's Career Development Center is here to guide you every step of the way.
With the help of GCGC, GITAM's 2022–23 placements have opened doors to numerous opportunities for students. Whether you are into engineering, sciences, management, or pharmacy, the campus drives have something for everyone.
Over 2,500 students found their placements in the session, receiving around 4,000 job offers through campus drives conducted at all three GITAM campuses.
Let's take a closer look at the School of Business, where 211 students secured 253 offers from various renowned companies. The highest package offered was a whopping Rs. 13.58 LPA, while the median salary stood at Rs. 6.06 LPA.
The list of prominent recruiters includes big names like EY, KPMG, Deloitte, Accenture, Amazon, Berger Paints, Grasim Paints, WIPRO Consumer Care, Philips Domestic Appliances, Bajaj Allianz, Everest Industries, HDFC Asset Management Company, Ceasefire, Federal Bank, MRF Tyres, Berkadia India Ltd., and many more.
With tailored guidance, industry connections, and a dedicated career development center, your journey to a successful and fulfilling career is well-supported at GITAM.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, GITAM is not just an educational institution; with career departments like GCGC, it becomes your partner in achieving your career goals. It helps you explore possibilities, provides you exposure to untapped areas with vast potential for growth, and not only that, you are also given the freedom to pursue a unique career!
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