What first comes to your mind when I talk about social networking sites? Is it finding old friends? Is it making new friends? Is it keeping in touch with the present group of friends? Well, all of us mostly create a social networking account just keeping the above in mind. On the other hand, 80% of the organizations use popular sites like (Orkut and LinkedIn) for hiring. So now, you know the importance of being present on them.

Step 1. Create an Orkut/Linkedin account immediately

Do not except to be hired as soon you create the account. You will first have to work on building your professional network thoroughly. Add as many people as possible to your network. If you are already doing an internship/Job then do not hesitate to connect with your co-workers, interns, program coordinators, clients/vendors, seniors. However, if you are still in college, start your professional network right from there, which can include your professors who are in charge of placements in college etc.

Step 2. Be more Proactive

Skills matter to an extent in an organization but you will stand out if you are interested and willing to learn more. Find out about different projects within your organization; offer to be a part of it. This will not only enhance your knowledge but also builds your professional network.

Get to know influential employees within your organization, strike a conversation with them about your interests; this will help you in circumstances when just need somebody to guide you on your career decisions or even further employment opportunities.

Step 3. Coffee Breaks!

Being a through professional is good but ultimately only those relationships last, which have a personal touch to it. Catch up for coffee with your co-workers and fellow interns whenever possible, which can be just one option. If your group is young then you should meet up for a game of basket ball (whatever suits your interest) over the week-end. The point is you should be able to make good friends with as many people as possible through the activities you select.

The Network Learning Institute, a well-established computer training facility, located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, has launched a new program. This gives the local employers an option to hire graduates in no-cost internships. The program aims to increase the placement process of graduates. “By allowing the employer the opportunity to try out a potential employee at no cost, it allows them to see how that employee will perform in their work environment and will open doors for our graduates,” stated Mike Cleff, owner of The Network Learning Institute.

The team at the Institute constitutes of learned and experienced instructors who train students in various areas of computer training including Website Design, Microsoft Certifications, Business Accounting, Cisco, Network Administration and PC Technicians (A+, Network+) and many more.

The drastic change in the economy has affected the working class, resulting in displacement of the workers. Keeping this situation in mind, the students are seeking for an added advantage in terms skills in the IT sector. Thus, there is an increase in the total number of students enrolling in computer training program at The Network Learning Institute. “Our goal is have our students leave our school with a new skill set that will speed them in to a new career. Nothing makes us happier then when we see our students go on and get great jobs, this new initiative will help more students get opportunities quickly,” exclaimed Cleff.

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http://www.prleap.com/pr/142673/

The Economic conditions of various economies were drastically affected, beginning last September all over the world. Thus, this situation affected most management institutes. The regular campus recruiters had changed their usual patterns of hiring which had an adverse effect on the both summer and final placements across management institutes in the world.

Mumbai the financial capital of India which surely is one of the place for the top B-schools in country has enough reason to talk about their summer and final placement this year. They have all managed to rope in the good companies during the current summer placement, starting from FMCG to the much in question banking and financial services sectors. The B-Schools in Mumbai usually start their final placement process earlier than other institutes. The recruitment commences by December and terminates by February.

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management studies (NMIMS) has strength of around 400 students. Among which 300 students have enrolled for a full time MBA program.   The other students specialize in various sectors like banking and capital markets.  The recruiters, who visited Narsee Monjee Institute of Management studies (NMIMS), include:

• Normura
• ICICI Bank
• JP Morgan
• GE
• M&M
• L’Oreal
• Britannia
• Idea Cellular.

L’Oreal and Idea hired eight and five students respectively. “All the sectors are again visiting the campus to hire students, including financial services sector. The situation has definitely improved when compared to last year,” said the institute’s vice-chancellor, Rajan Saxena. The institute will take longer, to complete its summer placement process, as the strength of the institute is more.

SP Jain Institute of Management & Research follows, a slightly a different pattern. At the end of the first year the students work for an NGO and go for autumn internships in their second year. This is between September and November. The recruiters, who visited SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, include:

• Microsoft
• Citigroup
• P & G
• HUL

Microsoft recruited 22 students this year, while 15 joined Citigroup. Other recruiters include P & G and HUL. “We had 200 offers for the batch of 175 students, which constitute 60 companies and the process was completed in a day,” said Abbasali Gabula, faculty in-charge of placements.

A placement report of various institutions is one of the parameter for selection of colleges among students for pursing their higher studies. Thus, summer placements across the Management institutes are definitely an indicator of what the final placements will look like. This year the apprehension was that the big names in the financial services industry might not recruit candidates in good numbers. Now that does not hold completely true given the above facts.

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http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/jobs/B-schools-cheer-return-of-big-cos-in-hiring-zone/articleshow/5147044.cms