Dr. Pandey is a member of STAR India and has recently written an Article for WBUT on:

“CHALLENGES IN TALENT ACQUISITION-ROLE OF INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIA"

by Dr. Siddhartha Pandey

 

In this era of giving opportunity to fresh talent, taking the right hiring decisions and being able to attract and retain the right talent is the biggest challenge.

From the point of view of the Organizations, the first interaction between them and the students is Campus Drive. The Institutions play the major role in making these students Employable to the Industry.

Expectations for a Recruiter, while going for Talent Acquisition, from the students would be sincerity, punctuality, respect (both for College and the Org.), smartness, display of knowledge and confidence. Things become difficult when these expectations are not met. We expect the students to be a bit nervous but casualty or over confidence is not something that we appreciate.

I think WBUT with APAI is doing a great job in meeting the expectations of the Employers. The Concept of organizing Central Training and Placement Activities seems to be a good one. Not only for students, but for the Recruiters as well. It will be saving a lot of time, at the same time the Employers will be choosing from best set of Students.

As discussed on the eve of The HR Conclave 2012, I support the fact that it should be a joint effort of the Industry and the Colleges to prepare these students in the best possible manner to make them employable globally.