Placement Officer

A college Placement Officer is a professional responsible for managing the training and placement cell, which acts as a crucial link between students and employers. Their core duties include establishing industry relationships, organizing campus recruitment drives, providing career counseling, and preparing students for the job market through skill development workshops and interview training. Core responsibilities

• Industry relations: The officer builds and maintains connections with companies and organizations to secure job and internship opportunities for students.
• Recruitment drive management: They are responsible for planning and executing campus placement drives, including coordinating with companies to schedule recruitment activities.
• Student preparation: This includes organizing training sessions for soft skills, communication, aptitude tests, and interview techniques. They also guide students on resume building and career counseling.
• Career guidance: The officer provides students with career counseling, helps them identify suitable career paths, and can organize guest lectures from industry professionals.
• Administrative tasks: This includes maintaining databases of students and companies, managing the placement process, and generating reports on placement statistics.

Skills and qualifications

• Interpersonal skills: The ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of people, including students, faculty, and industry professionals, is essential.
• Organizational and planning skills: A strong ability to organize and manage complex events like placement drives and training sessions is necessary.
• Proactive and problem-solving attitude: The role requires a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solving problems that may arise during the placement process.
• Professionalism: A positive and professional demeanor is important, especially when dealing with students and corporate recruiters.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person