Key strategies that lead to job success in India

Key strategies every Indian student should knowPresented by Joydeb Chakraborty

Thursday 20th October 2016

Webinar Agenda• Introduction• What are the steps you need to take in order to

find a suitable job• Where do you find the information you need?

Introduction• Joydeb Chakraborty https://

in.linkedin.com/in/joydeb-chakraborty-151ba712• Studied Master’s degree in Leeds• Work experience at Halifax Bank of Scotland (UK)• Currently National Relationship Manager at Kotak

Mahindra Old Mutual Life Insurance Ltd (Mumbai)

Your next steps

Your next steps• Building on an excellent international education• Practical advice about returning to work in the Indian

market• The current trends in jobs and industry in the Indian

market• Tips and helpful information sources

Employer perceptions

Why such perception?

Unrealistic salary expectations

Constant job hopping

Status quo issue

Challenges you will face• The cultural difference• The salary structure• Long working hours

Top 5 benefits of studying in the UK

Practical experience

often includes specialised

modules

Home of English –

communication skills with

practical experience

International lifestyle /

culture with a platform to

make friends from other countries

Technical knowledge, managerial

ability, cross-cultural-

experience and strategic

international understanding

It helps to broaden your

horizon in terms of critical

thinking- (Evolve,

confidence, creative)

How to emphasise your key skills

Strong communication & presentation skills Excellent team player Organisational skills An ability to cope under pressure

Avoid the common mistakesHeavy UK accent ( Unless it is

the job requirement)

Less attentive, un-excited, stressed

Don't make superficial answers but must give the genuine reasons if asked

about the choice of UK and return to India.

Unrealistic expectations about the role, salary.

Comparing the lifestyle of UK with India / Criticism

Taking Initiative- The Solution Selling

The online recruitment strategyVisual

element to your social

media profile

LinkedIn content- keep the goal and

target in mind

Customised profile with

updated contact details

Profile summary – interesting,

compelling & short title

The job application strategy• The CV structure (Customisation with every job application)

• Covering Letter (Keywords from the JD, and matching with skills)

The recruitment process• Save the job description (clear understanding of the job role is a must)• Be prepared to wait for 3-4 weeks• Follow up

Final thought

“Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value.”

- Albert Einstein

Summary• The job market is hot and there is a war of

talent in the current market.• International degree- What it brings to the

table• If your profile visibility is interesting, you will

get a call.

Questions?