Placement Officer

Role & responsibilities

1. Corporate Relations & Industry Outreach

• Build and maintain relationships with IT companies, staffing agencies, and HR consultants.
  
• Onboard companies for placement tie-ups and internships.
  
• Actively reach out to organizations for campus drives, recruitment fairs, and job listings.
  

2. Student Placement & Support

• Understand students strengths, training background, and employment preferences.
  
• Match students with relevant job opportunities based on skills and course completion.
  
• Guide students on resume preparation, interview skills, and professionalism.
  
• Conduct mock interviews, group discussions, and soft skill sessions.
  

3. Placement Drive Execution

• Plan, coordinate, and execute campus drives (virtual or on-site).
  
• Share company profiles and JD with students and manage student participation.
  
• Coordinate interview schedules and ensure timely follow-ups.
  
• Track and report placement statistics, drive performance, and feedback.
  

4. Training & Readiness Programs

• Collaborate with trainers to align training modules with market requirements.
  
• Suggest skill enhancement modules and certification tracks to improve placement outcomes.
  
• Ensure students complete capstone projects and maintain placement readiness.
  

5. Reporting & MIS

• Maintain detailed records of student placement progress, company contacts, and hiring data.
  
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on placement status and outreach efforts.
  
• Update student trackers, offer letters, and joining details in the system.
  

Preferred candidate profile

• Excellent communication & public speaking skills
  
• Good understanding of IT job roles and industry trends
  
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
  
• Basic technical awareness (e.g., Full Stack, Cloud, DevOps roles)
  
• Proficiency in MS Office / Google Sheets / CRM tools
  
• Event coordination and student engagement
  
• Ability to meet targets and deliver under pressure