THE GUIDEPOST

E- MAGAZINE 2020 - 21

INDEX 01 FROM PRINCIPAL'S DESK
02 CONVENOR'S MESSAGE
03 THE TRAIL

04 CHRYSALIS: INTERNSHIP AND
KNOWLEDGE FAIR

05 WEBINAR: EXPLORING NEW
HORIZONS WITH LEADERSHIP
AND PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT

06 QUANTZILLA
07 WEBINAR ARCHIVE
08 INKED AND SPILLED
09 BLOG HUSTLE
10 CELLPORIUM
11 THE PLACEMENT

STORIES

12 MEET OUR TEAM

THE

PLACEME NT

CELL

PRINCIPAL'S
NOTE

DR. BIJAYALAXMI NANDA

PRINCIPAL, MIRANDA HOUSE

Greetings from Miranda House, an institution with long tradition of creativity, charisma and charm.
Excellence and exuberance remain the core values of Miranda House where the faculty and students
strive to give their best to the curricular, co- curricular and extra-curricular activities year after year. One
finds a balanced and healthy mix of cultural tradition and modernity in the ethos of Miranda.
The students remain at the centre of the myriad activities of the college. The creativity of each student is
honed to develop it to its fullest potential. Mentoring remains the cornerstone of the teaching - learning
experience. Pedagogical tools of flipped classrooms, immersion learning, field studies and application
based research are interwoven in an interdisciplinary sense throughout the educational curriculum. The
uniform University of Delhi prescribed syllabus is enriched by add-on courses, certificate courses and
modules in order to provide a flavour of unique experience at Miranda.

Our endeavour for innovation and quest for excellence has received recognition in the form of awards
and accolades. Miranda House has been ranked as number 1 college in India under NIRF ranking of
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for three consecutive years - 2017, 2018
& 2019. It has been graded as NAAC Grade A+ with CGPA 3.61 and has been rated as DBT Star College.
The college does not rest on its laurels and constantly strives for new heights.
The co-curricular and extra-curricular activities at Miranda House remain its life source. Through
seminars, workshops, films and cultural shows, talents of each student find a home. Students are
encouraged to acquire leadership roles which are honed by exposure to and interaction with leading
experts, academicians, practitioners, and a plethora of government, non-government and international
bodies. Through these engagements Miranda House also provides a bridge to cross over to the
professional world. With the emphasis on research, collaborative learning and internships with higher
learning institutions, corporates and industry, the students find their classrooms full of windows of
opportunities.
It is an institution whose excellence is reflected not only in its ability to provide quality education but
also as an alma mater par excellence.

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CONVENOR'S MESSAGE

Academia is the realm of infinite ideas, DR. HENA SINGH
possible innovations, explorations and
experiments. In the current global scenario, it CONVENOR
has been observed that the path from
research laboratory to marketplace is often The Placement Cell, Miranda House
unbelievably elongated, undefined and
ambiguous as the result it becomes an
arduous task to tap expertise in any
predetermined or specified areas. As a result,
the prime responsibility lies on the academic
institution to bridge this gap by nurturing
individuals and equipping them with the
requisite knowledge, skills and help them
convert into a repository of human resources.
Undoubtedly, globalization has raised the
rungs of competition and the unprecedented
pandemic in the form of Covid 19 may have
halted the pace temporarily but students with
the positive attitude and skills will
undisputedly emerge triumphant.

The Placement Cell of Miranda House is committed to provide students an enabling and
creative environment to freely develop and express views that help them respond to changes
in society. Through its pre placement/recruitment seminars, career counselling, motivation
sessions, skill enhancement workshops, and by extending internship opportunities, the
Placement Cell prepares the students to meet the global requirements with utmost confidence
and positive energy. I feel incredibly privileged and proud to see students upping skills and
getting ready to face the challenges in the world. I am happy being associated with the
placement cell which is managed efficiently and effectively by the wonderful team of young
students of Miranda House and I take this opportunity to wish them good luck in all their future
initiatives and endeavours.

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THE TRAIL A dynamic Placement Cell has been established in
the college which plays a crucial role in bridging the
gap between stringent competition in the industry
and talent available in the college. Under the aegis of
this cell, opportunities related to jobs and internships
and adequate knowledge & support is provided to
the students such that they can showcase their
abilities in the best possible way. In order to make
students aware of current trends and thus prepare
them for the market needs, extension lectures by
professional consultants and experts from the
employment exchanges, reputed public and private
organizations are held regularly. Apart from
conducting recruitment drives and equipping
students with the latest skills the placement cell also
guides students through various sessions to take
competitive exams such as CAT, GATE, GRE,
UPSC etc.

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The 2020-21 Placement session managed to maintain its high "CHOOSE A JOB YOU LOVE, AND YOU
placement statistics with top-notch companies and the fact WILL NEVER WORK A DAY IN YOUR LIFE."
that students had to bear the recession blues in the current
times, itself is a testimony to its quality. Our recent recruiters
include some well-renowned names in the market- Accenture,
Dell Technologies, McKinsey, D.E. Shaw, Wipro, BYJU’S,
TresVista etc. The Placement Cell has grown significantly by
following an inclusive approach to ensure equal opportunities
for all disciplines. Various career guidance and informative
webinars were organized in collaboration with some leading
institutions- Kings College London, Indian School of Business,
BITS School of management, Univ.AI etc. Some prestigious
fellowships and PGP (Post Graduate Programme)
opportunities were also put forward by the cell which includes
the Young Leaders Programme, Teach for India Fellowship,
Gandhi Fellowship etc. The Cell also introduced its first-ever
mock aptitude test series ‘QUANTZILLA’, to train students on
analytical, logical, critical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

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We also have made a breakthrough by conducting the cell's Annual Internship and Knowledge fair
‘CHRYSALIS’ with more than 30 companies offering opportunities in diversified fields to 1000+
students across India. This placement session has been extremely rewarding with the highest
record-breaking CTC of 18.75 Lakhs and an average CTC of 7 Lakhs. Our ingenious alumnae have
set new standards in the corporate world through their estimable contributions and will continue that
legacy in the years to come. Some of the greatest responsibilities of the college are embedded in the
functioning of the cell. It grooms students with Competencies and Employability Skills to become a
part of the competitive work environment. They are imparted practical skills to be a team player,
think on their feet, improve presentation and communication skills and build a positive attitude. The
major focus area of the cell is to produce graduates who are well equipped to handle the working
norms of the industry in the public and private sectors and helping them define their career interests
through professional counselling. The cell has grown exponentially over the years benefitting its
major stakeholders and will continue to give back-end support to the students for a better career
avenue.

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WHEN WE
STRIVE TO
BECOME
BETTER THAN
WE ARE,
EVERYTHING
AROUND US
BECOMES

"BETTER TOO.

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CHRYSALIS '21

THE INTERNSHIP AND KNOWLEDGE FAIR

The Placement Cell organized the Annual With their scholarly knowledge and

Internship and Knowledge Fair on the 8th and experience, our distinguished guest speakers

9th March 2021, virtually for the first time, this Shri Montek Singh Ahluwalia (Former Deputy

year. The main objective was to provide a Chairman, Planning Commission of India and

student-company interface. While familiarizing Recipient of Padma Vibhushan) and Shri Ajai

them with the recruitment process, the fair Chowdhry (Co-Founder of HCL and Recipient

brought varied job roles for the students to of Padma Bhushan) enlightened the

choose from, at one place. The name Chrysalis participants. We hosted several companies,

literally is a quiescent insect pupa, especially of organizations and NGOs that came to enlist

a butterfly or moth and figuratively, a the brightest of minds. The Fair gave a

transitional state. With MHPC, it is an platform for over 30+ companies, like Eat My

interaction facilitating development and News, HungerBox, UNschool Learning and

change. more to meet the untapped talent pool. It

The fair commenced with the Principal, Dr further acted as a felicitous juncture to explore
Bijaylaxmi Nanda's esourceful and zealous satisfying career and professional aspirations
address followed by an inspiring one from the for 1000+ students across India.

Convenor Dr Hena Singh and an exhilarating Thus, once again, Chrysalis'21 turned out to be a

message from the Personnel Advisor Ms Shruti victorious undertaking that was commended by

Sharma. the representatives, staff and participants alike.

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THE GUIDEPOST EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS WITH LEADERSHIP
AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Life is about discovering who we are, leading is about striving to become better
than we are, and helping everything and everyone around us to become better
too. In the words of Woodrow Wilson, “You are not here merely to make a living.
You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision,
with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world,
and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.”

The Placement Cell successfully conducted a panel discussion on
“EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS WITH LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT” with esteemed panellists from diverse fields of life. The
discussion encompassed things ranging from stimulating academic
deliberations to discussions on the dynamic nature of careers prospects and
most importantly, stimulating the process of self-discovery in the professional
realm. The event witnessed the active participation of students. Additionally, it
brought forth new ideas and enriching discourses on leadership and
professional development in modern times. The esteemed panellists for this
insightful session were
Ms Bhaswati Mukherjee (Former Ambassador of India to Netherlands), Ms
Renu Sud Karnad (MD of HDFC Ltd.), Mr Sameer Chadha (CEO of KPMG
Global Services) “LEADERSHIP IS THE CAPACITY TO TRANSLATE VISION
INTO REALITY” and all our panelists have proved this true by making
significant contributions in their respective fields and emerging as leaders with
exceptional perspectives and expertise. Former Indian diplomat and the
Ambassador of India to the Netherlands, Ms Mukherjee described the role
played by Miranda House in shaping her personality. Her valuable insider's view
familiarized the aspiring civil servants with the nature of work and ethics. Ms
Karnad currently serving as the managing director of HDFC and also an alumna
of Miranda House enlightened us with her awe-inspiring journey in the financial
sector which even today has a very less proportion of women employees. The
CEO of KPMG Global Services, Mr Chadda shared his inspiring professional
trek with a strong message of taking responsibility for our career choices.
Overall, the event proved to be extremely ingenious and worthwhile.

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QUANTZILLA "Do it again. Play it again. Sing it again. Read it
again. Write it again. Sketch it again. Rehearse
it again. Run it again. Try it again.

Because again is practice, and practice is
improvement, and improvement only leads to
perfection."
-Richelle E. Goodrich

The Placement Cell announced the introduction
of its first-ever edition of Mock Test Series -
'QUANTZILLA'. This mock aptitude test has
been designed in a way to give the students a
grasp of how to crack aptitude tests during
placement drives and would assess them on the
lines of Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Analysis
and Data Interpretation. The test was conducted
in two phases. Moreover, a new portal was
designed to provide easy access to the mock
aptitude test and the wonderful feature of
Resume building as well. 100+ students had
signed up for the test and the feedback was
positive.

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WEBINAR ARCHIVE A career in AI-led future; 13th June 2020: Univ.AI hosted a webinar on
‘Creating a winning career in AI-led future’ by Dr Pavlos Protopapas, currently
heading the M.S. programs in Data Science and Computational Science and
Engineering at Harvard University. The webinar began with an introduction to
Data Sciences, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. The interactive
session consisted of Dr Protopapas answering questions raised by the
audience with the likes of - How to get started? Why start early? What are the
real career opportunities in Al? Formal education or self-learning? The session
was very informative giving a peek into the field and opportunities in Artificial
Intelligence.
Post-graduate study at King’s College, London; 10th October 2020: The
session presented by The Placement Cell, Miranda House in collaboration with
King’s College, London was on the Post-Graduate options and opportunities
available. It was a real eye-opener about all the aspects of post-graduate study
in the college about Applications, Course choices, scholarships,
accommodation and careers. Queries of the aspirants were also answered in
the session.
UPEACE; 21st February 2021: The UPEACE-UN Mandated conducted a
webinar on ‘Admission Opportunities at Peace, Costa Rica’. The session
included a detailed discussion on the course choices, career opportunities and
the other factors of taking up further education at UPEACE. It also included
student queries and a very interesting discussion about the advantages of
studying in Costa Rica.
The Art of Guesstimation; 24th January 2021: The Placement Cell, Miranda
House in collaboration with Seekamentor conducted a webinar on The Art of
Guesstimation. The mentor for the session was Mr Piyush Mittal, an alumnus of
IIM Bangalore and working at PwC. The session as presented by Seekamentor
aimed at giving a better understanding of Guesstimation and the ability to solve
them better and improve one’s skills.
Young Leaders Programme; 23rd March 2021: The Placement Cell, Miranda
House and Indian School of Business, Hyderabad conducted an insightful
session on the Young Leaders Programme. The session was aimed at helping
students plan their careers and aspire for world-class education with a solid
foundation as well as assured admission to ISB PGP. It focused on the finer
details of YLP and the related information for those looking at post-graduation.
How to crack consulting job interviews; 28th June 2020: Hosted by The
Placement Cell in collaboration with CrackMBAInterview with the accomplished
panel - Mr Sankalp Chhabra (DCE, IIFT Alumnus), Mr Himesh Joshi (IIT
Bombay Alumnus, Co-founded Ayu Health and Zefo and worked with BCG) and
Mr Pranay Vimal (IIM Lucknow Alumnus, Senior Consultant at Deloitte
Consulting). The session focused on an overview of the consulting industry, the
domains and shift post-COVID. Key takeaways being the recruitment process
and hiring, resume building, solving guesstimates and cracking interviews. The
session was very helpful in gaining an idea about the industry of consulting and
making your way into it.

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Gandhi Fellowship; 16th January 2021: Shakthi Fellowship; 28th October 2020:
Presented in collaboration with Gandhi Presented by Team Shakthi on The Shakthi
Fellowship [Piramal School of Leadership] Fellowship which is India’s first women-only
was a Pre-Placement Webinar to help gain fellowship program on social entrepreneurship.
insight into the Fellowship Program. The It is integrated with a social enterprise
Fellowship Program is one of the foremost incubator for women and aims to help those
ones in the country and has students from women who are keen on social
the most reputed college, universities. The entrepreneurship. The session only for women
session was useful in understanding the across the batch of 2021 and alumnae open to
Fellowship and students’ queries were all colleges worked to create awareness for the
solved to provide more clarity. Fellowship and give prospective entrepreneurs
Cracking Campus Aptitude Test; 20th more information.
February 2021: The webinar conducted by Young India Fellowship; 24th November
The Placement Cell in collaboration with 2020: The Placement Cell, Miranda House and
T.I.M.E on How to Crack Campus Aptitude Ashoka University presented a combined
Test. The session went on to elucidate on session on The Young India Fellowship. The
the back-end preparation it takes to crack a session aimed at giving a comprehensive
Campus Aptitude Test in detail. The session understanding of the fellowship which nurtured
was very informative and helpful for the and groomed students at a graduate level
students. which propped them with the necessary skills
Teach for India, 8th August; 2020: The to make it to many Ivy-Leagues and well-
webinar hosted by Teach for India on known institutions.
‘Leadership inside a classroom: Unpacking Teach for India; 29th January 2021: Webinar
the Teach for India Fellowship’. This session on ‘Bridging Educational Inequity through
works to understand the nuances of the Teach for India Fellowship’ presented by
education field and the leadership skills Teach for India. The session aimed at
involved and required. It also aims to understanding the challenges which resulted in
understand the challenges faced by the Inequity and how to overcome those. The
system and looks for solutions for the same Fellowship was discussed and queries solved
and implementing those solutions to create a in an interactive and interesting session.
more feasible and smooth system for Higher Education in the UK; 5th September
education. 2020: In collaboration with SI-UK India, The
BITSoM; 18th March 2021: The Placement Placement Cell Miranda House conducted a
Cell, Miranda House in collaboration with webinar on Higher education in the UK & How
BITS School of Management conducted a to write a Statement of Purpose? The speakers
webinar on the BITSoM Flagship 2 Year were Assistant Prof.Adila Khan (Birmingham
MBA Programme offered by the school. The City University) and Ms Disha Gupta (Regional
session included information about the MBA Manager, Birmingham City University). The
course and details like the admission session aimed at shedding light on the
process, faculty, specialisations, fees and opportunities for higher education in the UK
financing among others. The session helped and the processes in place along with giving a
aspirants looking to pursue masters in the clear understanding of how to write one’s
school. Statement of Purpose.

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Study Abroad Scholarships; 11th March Digital Skilling and Learning methods for
2021: The webinar was conducted by the skill seekers; 5th August 2020: The
ForeignAdmits in collaboration with The session was presented by The Placement
Placement Cell, Miranda House and was Cell in collaboration with eSkill and
hosted by Mr Nikhil Jain (CEO, Wadhwani Foundation. The webinar aims to
ForeignAdmits). The guest speaker for the expand the learner’s view on the skilling
session was Mr Shubhojit Ghose ecosystem and utilise the various tools
(Schwarzman Scholar, Strategy and available for digital learning and the
Operations Executive at Renew Power). The challenges one may face in the process and
interactive and interesting session consisted techniques to overcome them.
of Mr Ghose explaining the working of CV Writing Workshop; 19th September
scholarships and what makes for a good CV 2020: Presented in collaboration with T.I.M.E
among other things. Both the speakers along was a webinar on CV Writing. The speaker
with answering questions discussed in length for the session was Mr Sunil Dua who has
the entire process of foreign education. The had more than 25 years of experience in the
session was very helpful, insightful as well as teaching field and working as a Regional
engaging. Head in T.I.M.E. Under his guidance, many
Teach for India; 30th July 2020: The students have cleared the GD/PI for various
interactive and immersive webinar was a IIMs. The session was a workshop which
‘Leaders of Tomorrow speaker series’ with while understanding the importance of a good
the topic ‘Are you ready to be the leadership CV, helped in writing them as well.
India needs?’ The webinar focused on the CV Building Webinar; 3rd June 2020: The
role that young college graduates and the Placement Cell, Miranda House in
youth of the nation can play in shaping India’s association with Younity hosted a webinar on
future. The very basis of the series on the fact CV Building with the speaker Mr Prafull Garg,
that the youth of any country is the future of founder and CEO of Younity and Book My
the country and how adept they are with Pg. The session was interactive and
leadership skills to take on this role. engaging. The session gave important
COVID and Career; 4th July 2020: A insights into the parts of a CV which stand
webinar on ‘What to do during and after the out. Methods to construct tailor-made
COVID crisis to accelerate your career’ was resumes for jobs and approaches to avoiding
presented by Passionately Curious. The typos were discussed. The webinar was very
speaker for the webinar was Mr Saurabh relevant and gave a peek into what goes on
Mithal, CEO and founder of Passionately to make a CV and especially one that leaves
Curious, an alumnus of FMS Delhi and with an impression.
experience in investment banking at J.P.
Morgan and further experience in the
education sector. The session was extremely
interactive as the speaker had some
insightful, thought-provoking, and uniquely
designed activities planned for the
participants to take part in. Packed with
information, this webinar was worthwhile,
pertinent and insightful.

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INKED AND SPILLED GIG ECONOMY

-Diya Nidamarthi, Miranda House

From picking you up at the airport to delivering food to your house to the article
you read in a newspaper to the codes written for websites; the Gig economy is
seeping into our lives and here is how it’s affecting careers. The global economy
is currently undergoing a massive change with the advent of Gig economy and
the ongoing pandemic adding to the growth. In simple terms a Gig Economy is a
type of economy dominated by part-time, temporary, freelance workers and
contractors as compared to the conventional full-time in-office employees.
There are about 200 million people who are considered part of the Gig
workforce all over the world. In India, the Gig economy as a concept is not
completely alien as it has existed in the informal sector. India presently has
about 3 million Gig workers which is minuscule in contrast to the total 500
million workers in the country. With the rise in ‘Work from home’ and flexibility of
work during the pandemic we are moving towards a gig economy which could
potentially serve upto 90 million jobs, transact over USD 250 billion in volume of
work and add around 1.25% to India’s GDP. Some Indian companies have
already based themselves on the gig economy model such as Ola, Uber,
Swiggy, Dunzo and UrbanCompany among others.

The most prominent feature of a gig economy would be the flexibility and
dynamic structure which are adaptable to the needs of the hour and to match up
to the lifestyle we are adopting. We are observing instances of work from home,
co-working spaces, freelance work, multiple career changes which are a
reflection of the transformation towards a gig economy on the large scale. There
is a rise in unconventional work spaces like studios for hire and cafes along with
the web being the largest facilitator of work. Need for an office and other
paraphernalia no longer exists but new trends of mobile, on-the-move options
are in demand.

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The four largest industry sectors which will be leading India into the
gig economy would be construction, manufacturing, retail and
transportation & logistics. These industries could alone create 70
million of the potential gig jobs. There is already some progress in
different sectors like the new method adopted by colleges and
universities of hiring adjunct or part-time professors instead of giving
tenure to them which allows them to cut costs while matching
professors to their academic needs. Reports also suggest that
knowledge-intensive industries and creative occupations are the
largest and fastest growing segments when it comes to freelance.
We may have observed that in part-time writers, bloggers and
journalist to independent consultants, coders etc. catering to a
multitude of needs. These also comes up the inevitable dependence
on technology, gig economy will be tied to digital platforms,
payments and largely online work. There has already been an
increase in digital payments and with a surge in digital use, demand
for the back-end designing and programme has already been
created.

In the future, workers or employees will have flexible schedules and workloads and the ability to pick and
choose the work they wish to carry out and even work multiple jobs across different sectors too. Clients and
employers also have lots of options when choosing employees especially companies which will not be
required to provide any benefits such as health insurance, provident fund, pensions etc. Gig work also
spans across the sectors of any economy from high-end independent service providers like consultants,
marketing and the likes which are skill-based; to the lower end of the workforce, namely those not based on
skill but purely monetary needs like driving for Uber, delivering for Swiggy etc.

In terms of building a career in the gig economy it will require one to be dynamic, aware, and multifaceted. It
is no longer a dream to get that one job with all the perks and be set for life. The future needs one to be
quick on their feet and have an identity of their own and a portfolio especially one maintained online. To be
an independent worker or gig worker there are strategies to make up for the fast pace. One would need to
develop a solid network and follow the method of ‘Places, Routines, Purpose and People’. Following this
method, gives a worker the structure that is relatively shrunk after the transformation into a gig Economy.
These four can be considered the cornerstones for establishing and maintaining yourself. Further success in
the gig economy comes from establishing a fine balance between ‘Viability and Vitality’. Viability here refers
to the business, it’s relevance and feasibility and Vitality here focuses on the dedication and interest one
has in their work. The gig economy would be all about everyone doing what they are best at and in this
scenario, Viability and Vitality are complementary to being successful. As for success in the gig economy
depends on grit and ability to get over any plateau and carry on. There is always a choice rather than a
compulsion and the options are unlimited making a person responsible for themselves and their work
instead of a corporation and binding contracts; this results in success being redefined.

The frequently used term “The New Normal” may be well understood with this rise of Gig Economy which is
a great opportunity to evolve into a free and liberating economy which channelises the people’s skills and
interests for the development of the nation and can be well summarised by Peggy Choi, the founder and
CEO of Lynk(also a company which employs Gig workers) who said; “In the not-so-distant future, we will be
able to share and monetise knowledge via live conversations or text messages in bite-size chunks.”

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POPULAR ONLINE

EDUCATION PLATFORMS
-Jiya Singh, Miranda House

COURSERA:

Coursera, founded by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koiler in 2012, is

one of the leading online learning platforms which provides a

world-class learning experience to anyone anywhere. The five

main types of learning content offered here include courses,

specializations, professional courses, MasterTrack certificates,

and online degrees. One major attraction at Coursera is the

excellent course content taught by renowned professors from

Are you confused about the top universities. These courses are free for anyone to audit
choosing the right and require a fee for getting access to graded assessments
platform to learn a course along with a certificate of completion. They can be bought on a
or acquire a skill that subscription basis or as individual purchases, and if the budget
you’re passionate about is out of reach then financial aid is also an option. Because of
amongst the ample the pandemic, Coursera started an initiative called ‘Coursera for
amount of online the campus’ where it collaborates with universities from all over
education websites on the world to give access to multidisciplinary courses to the
the internet? Well, worry students, faculty, and staff of that institution. After subscribing to
no more! We have picked a course on Coursera, one has an option to get their money
out some of the top back within seven days if he/she isn't satisfied with the course.
online learning platforms
that will help you to start EDX:
your self-learning journey edX, established by two top-notched universities MIT and
by providing a course just Harvard, is a non-profit and trusted open-source online learning
for you! organization. It has courses and programs created by

prestigious universities like MIT, Stanford, University of London,

etc and leading companies that include IBM and Microsoft.

edX offers free enrollment in its 3500+ courses and a paid verified certificate track that gives access to

graded assignments and a certificate after completing the course with a minimum grade. There is a 14-

day money-back guarantee as well as an option of financial aid to the students who need it to give

them access to the certified track. The official credential received at the end of the course, by the

professional tutors, verify your skills and hold great value in different industries.

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KHAN ACADEMY: SKILLSHARE:

With a mission to provide free, world-class Skillshare is an online learning platform that
education for anyone, anywhere, Khan Academy provides education in four particular domains-
is a renowned non-profit e-learning website. It Creative Arts, Technology, Business, and
offers free video lessons on topics related to Lifestyle. It offers free, premium plans and
mathematics, science, test prep, etc in the form of team membership to its users. The free
YouTube videos. Khan academy is also version is ad-supported whereas the premium
recognized as the official SAT preparation website. plan removes the ads and allows offline
Incorporated with more than 30 languages, Khan downloading of lectures as well. This platform
Academy is home to over 100 million people, attracts instructors and educators who are
primarily helping students from kindergarten to looking to earn by providing quality education
early college. With the ongoing online teaching in by the use of a referral system called the
schools and colleges, Khan academy is a go-to ‘royalty system’. The interactive community
place for many to gain deeper insights into the groups give a chance for learners to share
concepts beyond the books. The organization is their work, access worksheets, and gain
mainly centered on traditional subjects and helps feedback from their instructors on the same.
one to learn with a personalized system at their
own pace. UDACITY:

UDEMY: Udacity is another popular online learning
platform that primarily focuses on skills
With over 1 Lakh courses in more than 65 different essential in the tech industry. It is the right
languages and 35 million users growing each day, place for someone looking to learn data
Udemy is a recognized online learning and science, Android, web development, and more
teaching marketplace. It is an open platform where things like that, from high-quality content and a
any instructor can build and upload their content. credible source. This site is famous for its
The variety of courses present there are created industry-recognized nanodegrees in various
by both professional and non-professional people fields and other subscription courses. The
which makes Udemy stand out from its nanodegrees offer an on-campus environment
competitors giving a safe space to all. However, with interactive quizzes, assignments, and
this unique feature has its perks and cons. The strict deadlines. With a mission to power
"anyone can become an instructor" policy allows careers through tech education, Udacity also
educators and freelancers from all over the world, gives one-on-one interaction with mentors,
even without having a strong professional customized learning plans, and career
background, to upload low-quality content on this counseling services. Instead of providing
website which can be avoided by checking the certificates at the end of each program, they
ratings and reviews before buying any course. The follow a more holistic approach by assigning
cost of courses mostly ranges between $10 - $500 final projects to its users so they can
along with the massive amount of discount implement their learned skills.
coupons released every week. It also allows its
users to learn at their own pace through unlimited
access to the course content once purchased.

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7 BEST SOFT SKILLS

To put on your resume before applying for a
job/internship.

-Jahnvi Bansal, Miranda House

Catching the eye of a typical recruiter can be a tough job when the competition is fierce. Which skills on
your resume do you think make you stand out from the competition? Is it the soft skills or the hard
skills? Well, it is the perfect blend of both. While hard skills are mostly industry specific and can be
taught, soft skills are the ones that can put you on the top of the list. Most hiring managers and talent
acquisition professionals agree that they prefer candidates with highly developed soft skills.
However, if you are still confused about what constitutes hard and soft skills, here are ways to
distinguish between them. Hard skills typically constitute what we call technical and quantifiable skills
that you have learned or had an experience in doing the same. The most basic examples include being
bilingual/multilingual, programming, etc. Soft skills are more subjective in nature and represent
themselves in the way you get along with people in the workplace or can be best described as specific
behavioural traits you possess. The examples include problem-solving skills, work ethic etc. The best
way to demonstrate this is by citing examples of you showcasing your soft skills.
Let’s have a look at which soft skills improve your chance of being shortlisted for your dream
job/internship in a sea of bland candidates.

1. CREATIVE THINKING 2. EMOTIONAL

Creativity is thinking outside the box INTELLIGENCE
and approaching problems with an
innovative set of solutions. Creative Emotional intelligence is the ability of an
thinking requires mental flexibility and individual to recognize and manage
the ability to perceive patterns that are his/her emotions as well as the
not obvious. The capability to bring a emotions of other people. It is one of
fresh perspective to challenges can the most valued skills at the workplace
change the game. Creative problem in the current times concerning high
solving and open mindedness can pressure situations, conflict resolution
bring in gain by helping organizations and business decisions. Being rational
in being more productive. and having empathy for the emotions of
coworkers and customers can lead to
better performance and job satisfaction.

3. EFFECTIVE 4. ADAPTABILITY

COMMUNICATION Being able to rapidly learn new skills
and behaviours in response to
The ability to communicate effectively changing circumstances is the key to
whether verbally or in writing and success. As technology and ideas are
clearly express your idea or opinion is ever evolving employers usually look
of utmost importance. It comes into for people who are flexible in their
play both at the workplace and in our approach and respond effectively even
everyday lives. Being a good listener if things do not go as planned.
and a good communicator helps in Leadership positions are usually
comprehending and responding expected to be managed by such
correctly to the circumstance that people who are able to manage
you’re presented with. It will positively unusual circumstances and solve
influence your career and problem problems in a fast paced environment.
solving abilities.
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5. COLLABORATION: Collaboration entails
working in a team to create or produce
something in order to achieve common
goals.The willingness to cooperate with others
and identify strengths & weaknesses of the
collaborator improves effectiveness and
results. You cannot always manage to work
single handedly on large projects and often
require group effort. Good collaboration skills
can increase efficiency and act as your biggest
strength.

6. PERSUASION: The ability to convince your SOME BASIC TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND
co-workers or stakeholders is one of the most WHILE INCLUDING SOFT SKILLS IN
in-demand soft skill by employers. As cited by YOUR RESUME:
Forbes “Persuasion isn’t about manipulation;
it’s about influence.” The ability to defend your ● Attempt to have a separate section to list
ideas and convince others to follow your lead your soft skills.
can make or break your career. Persuasion ● Make use of bullet points.
skills allow your organization to follow your ● Try to give a background or context to the
vision without coercion and achieve desired soft skills you have enlisted to add more
outcomes at the workplace. value to your resume.
● The most important thing is to remember
7. SERVICE ORIENTATION: Service that you only add those skills to your resume
orientation is the ability to recognize and meet that you truly possess and skills that your
others needs by being helpful, considerate and company puts a tremendous amount of
cooperative. Service oriented people do not value in.
just work on bettering themselves but also
those around them. Assisting your colleagues, The importance of soft skills lies in the
juniors, seniors and customers can take you a fact that it makes you stand out and
long way. Everybody likes to work with a gives you an edge over other candidates
person who is readily available to help others. and is beneficial for future growth.
Employers highly value this skill..
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THE DICHOTOMY OF BUYING THE PERFECT PRESENT AND

THE EFFICACIOUS RUSE OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

- Shrushti Singh, Hansraj College

A while back, I was deciding on a going-away present for my Economics is a
friend. Even after going through several alternatives, I was very dangerous
not able to come to a single conclusion. Thus arose a
dichotomy of choosing between a gift card (equivalent to science
cash) or a sentimental material present. This quandary led
me on to a scavenger hunt to justify one of my preferences One way to look at this classical argument is by
and choose the perfect present. analyzing the two very popular, but contradicting
theories at play here- 'The Human Capital
On a second note, what are your thoughts on a bachelor's Theory' and 'The Signalling Theory'.
degree and the job market scenario?

Some of you might wonder- "THE UNIVERSITY The Human Capital Theory believes that
EDUCATION DOES NOT PREPARE US FOR JOBS" while investments in humans such as education, skill
some might think- "A COLLEGE DEGREE FACILITATES development, and talents make an individual
JOB ENTRY" more productive and skilled which raises an
individual's value.
The question I'm going to put forth now is going to put you at According to this theory, education is a form of
odds with your Rationality: What do you find oddly analogous human capital and those who invest in education
among the above-mentioned situations that seem to be are strategically calculating to increase their
unrelated in every possible manner? Any rational person capital wealth, leading to higher income. Horace
would say that these situations are poles apart and there can Mann, the father of Human Capital Theory who
not be anything similar amongst the same. But as John was known for promoting education believed that
Maynard Keynes said "Economics is a very dangerous the economic value of a person is based on
science" and we economists believe in digging deeper. her/his educational achievements, skills, and
Before digging into that question to find the similarity, let us knowledge.
try to understand why there are two different viewpoints Besides, educated individuals are responsible
regarding University education. Does a college degree not citizens. Making education not only a private win
provide us with the relevant skill set required in the job but also a social good.
market these days?
Or is a college degree our only golden ticket to the job
market?

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Now, lets assume a peculiar scenario

A" has successfully passed his semester exams and received his undergraduate
degree from a renowned university.
But "B" who studies in the same university, two days before his final semester paper,
unfortunately, contracts Covid-19. Unable to write his exam (and with no other way
around), he fails to graduate and obtain a degree.
Forthwith, A and B both enter the job market. While A secures an impressive job
offer, B does not.
What a shallow world we live in?
Despite having the same skills, knowledge, learning experience, and being a student
of the same well-renowned university, why does B have to face this setback? The
altruistic promoters of The Human Capital Theory might argue of this being unfair by
and large. And rightly so, after all, B's investment is almost identical to that of A's.
To understand this imbalance we need to dive deeper.

As Noam Chomsky, one of the founders of the field of cognitive science quotes:
"The general population doesn't know what's happening, and it doesn't even know
that it doesn't know."
This phenomenon that he talks about, where one party to an economic transaction
has more or better information than the other is known as INFORMATION
ASYMMETRY.
The functioning of the job market in such a manner, where despite having the same
required skills, B got rejected from every job, is particularly attributed to the Signalling
Theory.
In a market of asymmetric information, Signaling is defined as one party credibly
conveying information about itself to another party.
This Signaling Theory was first developed by Michael Spence in his 1973 seminal
paper "Job Market Signaling". In his model of job market signaling, Spence argues
that the applicants or the potential employees send out signals about their abilities to
the recruiters through acquiring particularly challenging educational qualifications or
credentials. This signaling arises from the belief of the employers that an individual's
productivity is positively correlated with his credentials (the more credentials she has,
the more productive she is supposed to be). Spence talks about hiring in the job
market being an investment decision under uncertainty where the employer plays a
gamble.

The employer's decision is considered to be a gamble because the employer cannot
know the capabilities and the Marginal Product of an employee immediately after the
job offer. Hence, to ascertain his assessment of this gamble, the employer sets out
barriers to entry and a basic set of observable characteristics, upon which he can
make informed decisions. This bias helps the employer to differentiate between
employees with higher productivity and lower productivity merely based on their
qualifications. The advocates of the signaling theory reason that an individual who
has been admitted to an esteemed college and has completed the degree exhibits
dedication, leadership skills, and competency. All the while, believing that another
individual who doesn't have a graduate degree does not possess the kind of skills
the job requires.

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In our case, what A and B are trying to do with their undergraduate degrees is: they are
conveying their potential skill set to the recruiter. In essence, they are Signalling to their
employers where the undergraduate degrees act as a positive Signal. While as for B, failing
to obtain a degree sends out a negative signal to the employer, and not having an
undergraduate degree, rules out any possibility of him having a formal job.
The signaling theory believes that college education adds nothing to the productivity of a
college graduate only to be topped up with a high cost. This, in turn, places a wedge
between people of different productivity leading to the employers and individuals believing in
these credentials as mere rosy- screens or filters. Due to this theory prevailing in a majority
of markets and quasi-markets, the wage gap between graduates and non-graduates has
been increasing over the years.
(Note: exceptions are always present, in this case, degrees that require fieldwork do add to
the productivity of a student)

This Signaling Theory was first developed by Michael Spence in his 1973 seminal paper
"Job Market Signaling". In his model of job market signaling, Spence argues that the
applicants or the potential employees send out signals about their abilities to the recruiters
through acquiring particularly challenging educational qualifications or credentials. This
signaling arises from the belief of the employers that an individual's productivity is positively
correlated with his credentials (the more credentials she has, the more productive she is
supposed to be). Spence talks about hiring in the job market being an investment decision
under uncertainty where the employer plays a gamble. The employer's decision is

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According to ILO's India Wage Report: "For urban regular workers – both male and
female – the advantage of being more educated has also meant higher wage
growth in the period 1993–94 to 2011–12. The wages for urban male and female
regular workers with the highest levels of education increased by 73 percent and 69
percent, respectively, from 1993–94 to 2011–12".
As we can notice, there is a stark difference in the wages for those with a higher
degree and those with secondary education. This only proves that the face value of
a degree has been increasing over the years while the value of fieldwork and
experience has been in the decline.
This phrase sums it all up:
In short, whoever you may be,
To this conclusion you’ll agree,
When every one is somebodee,
Then no one’s anybody!
—W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, The Gondoliers

Signaling, in not so economic contexts:

Let us steer away from the classic economic arguments for a little while and talk
about things that do not come under the Orthodox economic territory. Often when
you dig deep enough, economics sprouts out even in the most unexpected
circumstances and fields.

One question that I often ask myself is: how do STEM Majors usually land high-
paying finance jobs?

The Signalling theory might sound like a reasonable explanation to this question of
ours. A STEM degree is as difficult as it can get, so in essence, this hard to obtain
degree signals to the employer the competency and perseverance of the individual.
Moreover, the recruiters feel that finance skills can be learned through entry-level
jobs and on-the-job training. And this is the reason why entry-level jobs are
designed specifically for recent graduates which do not require them to have any
prior experience. The primary cause for this could be the popular belief of the
employers in the job market, that university education does not add anything to
individual productivity and acts as a prerequisite for entry to the job market (their
golden ticket). Furthermore, these entry-level jobs provide on-site training after
recruitment, proving that the degrees are mere credentials or filters of hard work
and not the knowledge banks pre-required for jobs. To understand why
undergraduate degrees are devalued so much, we need to understand what
credentialism or qualification inflation is.

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Qualification Inflation and Signalling:

I have had my parents often telling me, how back in the 80s, having a bachelor’s
degree was a substantial feat. And a person with a postgraduate degree was
society’s big shot. But these days do we not feel obligated to have an undergraduate
degree?
Why is a drop year seen as a negative incentive in the job market?
Why is it that students pursuing a certification course opt for an undergraduate
course on the sidelines, knowing that the undergrad course will not be of use to
them? Is the degree just a plan B?
It might be that the opportunity cost of not getting a degree is very high. Is it just me
or does everyone feel that the idea of having a mere credential has ingrained itself in
the social norms?
The idea of owning a credential or a degree has furthered the social divide all the
while emboldening the unequal distribution of wealth, stratifying and distinguishing
people with different means and incomes.

But the most important question we need to ask is why has the 16-year
education term (high school+graduation) become an accepted standard of any
cultured society?
This is a serious structural problem in our society that could use some
decluttering.

The fundamental cause behind this shift can be accredited to the Qualification
Inflation over the past 10 decades, with the first mention of it being in a 1973
book by Prof. Randall Collin: The Credential Society.
Credentialism or Qualification Inflation is a combination of processes involving
an increased demand for formal educational qualifications and devaluation of
the same. The shift to a knowledge economy from an agricultural and an
industrial economy is known to be a root cause for this inflation. There has been
a shift from demand for physical labor to an increased demand for intellect. We
often like to portray ourselves as intelligent and it is natural to do so because
everybody wants to stand out from the crowd. We feel a sense of fulfillment
when we accomplish something that is not easy to come by (for example:
getting into your dream school/ university). And with everybody wanting to
signal their intellect to the recruiters, the number of degree-holders over the
past few decades has significantly increased.
The IECF Monitor predicts: “the number of 25-34 year-olds with a university
degree is forecast to grow from 137 million as of 2013 to 300 million by 2030”.
This number is exclusively significant in developing countries, where the shift to
the knowledge economy has just come about. This number is only going to
grow, leading to the origin of unique and sector-specific requirements in the job
market, where a degree will probably lose its value over time. And in India, the
transition has only come about and we have a long way to go.

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Now without further ado,
Acknowledging the very first dilemma that we talked about: the conflicting conundrum of
choosing between a gift card and a material present.
I had two practical arguments, to rationalize the preference for both gifts.

● The argument for a gift card:
Think of it as giving cash to a person. The person on the receiving end can exchange it for
anything they like anywhere they want. A decent argument…

● The argument for a material present:
The rationale behind buying a material present is somewhat funny but credible to its core and
rather natural. Practically, when you give someone a present that is of particular interest to
them, the present acts as a Signal. The person who has bought the present signals to the
receiver that she has put in endless hours to find the perfect present, further conveying that the
person deeply cares about and adores the receiver. Likewise, this action displays the strength
of affection.

This stunning economic concept is all around us. Take for instance a lover buying gifts during
courtship or when individuals buy an expensive and valuable engagement ring signaling to their
partner the dedication and affection towards each other. One can also notice the signaling game in
markets for cars. The crucial decision
of buying a car: to buy a Jaguar or a Hyundai. Both cars serve the purpose and provide the same
utility to the user, the only difference here being that a Jaguar signals luxury and prosperity while a
Hyundai does not. So does an iPhone, (in India) which signals affluence while a Nokia phone does
not.
The bizarre similarity between all these phenomena?
Signals. They are all around us.
And thus ends our gimmick of elegantly rationalizing the weirdness and madness around us. These
Signals now appear to be everywhere, don't they? That is the charm of Economic Imperialism. Good
old economics behind every single thing.
Now as you go out into the world, make sure not to miss out on any signals out there. Because the
world is but a peculiar place and you never know when you stumble across a signal.

Thank you

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THE ART OF MAKING ONLINE LEARNING
ENGAGING AND INTERESTING

- Kusharg Raheja, Kirori Mal College

These last few months made us realize But the most difficult part is even if we try to pay
that nothing is constant is life and we attention it is very difficult to form an interest in
should never take things for granted. “It class and to understand everything because
would be so cool to get a break from online classes cannot be as engaging as the
school or college- and studies for few remote ones. So now the issue is how can
months. I am tired of waking up so early in online classes be made more interactive and
the morning. I need some rest.” I guess all interesting for students and a way to actually
of us have either said or heard these lines impart some meaningful education. First of all,
at some or many points of our student life. serious reforms need to be done in the way
But little did we know that these lines will classes and exams are conducted in online
get true one day but this covid pandemic mode. Already the students are devoting a lot of
totally shifted our classes and studies from time Infront of there screens to attend classes
schools and colleges to our mobile phones but this time is somehow underutilized. So
and laptop screens. For first few months instead of taking online exams ( which we all
we all thought “oh it’s such a relief. Now no know how fair they are). If the students are
problem in eating in between classes, assigned assignments or activities like
taking small naps” but as some time preparing presentations or ppt or conduct
passed, we realized how difficult it is to speech or debate contest on the topics of their
study in online classes without any syllabus and then asking them to present there
physical interaction with our fellow work in front of the class on weekly basis and
classmates, friends and teachers, and how then assigning marks on those basis, then
difficult it is to pay attention to the online students will still be devoting there time on
classes with so many distractions around screen but this time will be properly utilized and
us especially social media and OTT at the end of the day they will learn something
platforms and websites. meaningful and they can be fairly graded on the
basis of there performance.

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Even their interest, engagement and participation in online classes will increase. Try to give
them as less homework to copy as possible because as a result much part of their day will
get wasted in copying things from the notes, instead ask them to just take a print or save a
soft copy of the notes on their devices and give them homework that will increase their
creativity, thinking and imagination. Whenever you find any student who is missing classes
for past few days, personally contact them to enquire if they are suffering from some
trouble and in case of some genuine issue try to resolve it with the help of the school
authorities. Also try to provide intrinsic motivation to students.
Extrinsic motivators like certificates and digital badges or recognition show others what you
know and what you can do, but intrinsic motivators drive a person forward. Intrinsic
motivation compels a student to keep doing difficult tasks, like juggling an online course
with other responsibilities. You want students to have a sense of purpose that fuels their
course participation and engagement. They should know that what they’re doing here
matters. Remind students how their new knowledge and skills will help them make a
difference in the world, even in small ways. Talk about how this new expertise helps them
improve or contribute to their company, industry or profession, or how it impacts their
customers or clients. Create and share talking points with instructors, teaching assistants,
and success coaches that reinforce the purpose behind the course, the true meaning
behind the certificate of completion or digital badge. The efforts your association makes to
improve the learning experience shows students that you care about their growth and
success. When students become more engaged in the learning experience, they’ll get
more out of the course, and they’re more likely to come back to you for additional
education. So if these few changes can be made then the engagement and interest of
students will drastically improve and online classes in its true form will impart education to
the future of the country ‘our students’.

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ROLE OF INTERNSHIP IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT

- Tanisha Srivastava, Miranda House

An internship is something every student has heard

of. Internship plays an imperative role in a student’s

career-building, especially the one who aspires to

move towards the corporate world. Developing

one’s knowledge of workspace collaboration, Chris Myers, an entrepreneur wrote in an article
to the Forbes magazine
business etiquette, and strong communication are
“ When I look back on my time as
among the soft skills that can only be learned by an intern. I am overwhelmingly
grateful for the experience. I
actually being on the job, maybe as an intern.
learned valuable lessons and now
Numerous employer values individual that I have my company,

characteristics over proficient information with ‘Bodetree’, I aim to infuse the
same opportunity into the
regards to employees. Internships enriches a
internship at Bodetree today.”
student’s profile because it teaches the things that

can not be taught through books like commitment,

self-motivation, and integrity.

Internships are a demonstrated method to acquire

pertinent information, abilities, and experience while

setting up significant associations in the field. They

are likewise an approach to consider going all in

and see whether a particular field is something you

could see yourself doing full-time.

The investment in an internship or center program is regardless extremely applicable to one’s future -
and there are three particular gatherings who are keen on it.
The first is the individual or association that utilizes you for that internship. Most ability-driven, great
associations utilize a temporary job program as an essential ability pipeline - a method of recognizing
and screening planned contenders for passage-level proficient positions. In the event that they've seen
how you can two or three months or more, they can be sensibly sure of what they'll see from you
throughout a more lasting responsibility.
The second invested individual is some other business to whom you may apply following your
internship. The way that you have finished a temporary position sends a planned future boss a few
significant signs:

1. It is evidence of a seriousness 3. In the event you got an offer 4. If the prospective employer

of purpose on your part in to return to the internship is in the same field as your

planning and pursuing your career employer the following year internship employer then your

objective. (e.g., if you interned after experience demonstrates a

2. It indicates that at least one junior year and were extended focus on and commitment to
other organization was prepared that same field (one of the most
to employ you - so you must have an offer of full-time important considerations for any
at least some good things going employer considering an entry-
for you. employment following level candidate: does the
candidate really want to do this
graduation), that fact pattern

indicates strong, on-the-job

performance on your part.

kind of work?)

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The third interested party, and perhaps the most important, is… you. An internship is not only an
opportunity for a potential employer to evaluate you. It’s also a crucial opportunity for you to evaluate
them. Not just the organization, its people, and its culture, but the industry itself. You are potentially
getting ready to sign on (as a full-time hire) for 40-hour work weeks (and potentially much, much
more) in this industry and this firm. Do you like the work? Wouldn’t you like to de-risk that decision
for yourself by trying it out on a no-commitment basis first?
As the pandemic hit the world in the year 2019, virtually every action was distributed because of it
which included temporary jobs moreover. The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has
been widespread. For young people, including students gearing up for summer internships and
soon-to-be college graduates, professional prospects have been disproportionately affected. As
Edwin Koc, director of research, public policy, and legislative affairs for the National Association of
Colleges and Employers puts it, "Internships are often a sort of a probationary period for students
that might get full-time jobs and employers predominantly use internship programs as part of their
full-time recruiting process."
With COVID-19, we saw a significant impact on internship opportunities as companies had to quickly
make decisions based on the daily changes occurring across the globe. In some cases, internship
programs were totally dropped during the current year. Different associations expected to make
creative answers to deal with the startling and hold their internship program, as many perceived this
isn't simply imperative to their associations however to those students to whom they had made the
responsibility. By and large, the choice was to "go virtual." Key contemplations as associations
oversee through a virtual program, include:

1. Giving reliable worldwide internship insights while protecting the assistants
2. Working in virtual groups
3. Training and tutoring the students
4. Providing networking opportunities among the interns
5. Evaluation of the intern for future opportunities

The IT sector has had a distinct advantage during the lockdown time frame with corporates showing
a colossal hunger for digitization. Plainly, the IT area has been the most un-affected area with
regards to recruiting this year. The long-term impact on evaluating future talent pools is still to be
determined as each organization manages through the unknown waters of a virtual internship
program.

However concluding, we can say that internships are not merely job experiences by also improve
students’ employability, academic outcomes, and career crystallization

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HOW 2020 CHANGED THE JOB MARKET SCENARIO

-Sanskrati Verma, Miranda House

The year 2020 started off with joys, delights and huge expectations from the year, as one wished
its experience to be as fancy as the number is. We hoped it will be an unforgettable year and it
indeed was but for all the wrong reasons, as the year was filled with Fear for life, loss of loved
ones, loss of jobs, financial instability, toll on mental health and Isolation. Not even for a minute
one could think of anything beyond corona virus and its impact on our lives. The damage caused
by the deadly corona virus has taken everyone's life for a toss and has affected several businesses
beyond repair.
The Covid-19 outbreak in India and the subsequent nationwide lockdown from March 25 altered
the landscape of the country’s employment sector, with a global Pandemic affecting the whole
world, businesses around the world were forced into work-from-home environments. With close to
10.9 million jobs being lost across sectors, 2020 was termed the worst-ever year for the job market
in India. There is no centralized data available on the absolute number of jobs lost or employment
created in India. However HR consultants estimate that around 1 million jobs were created in 2020,
with the July-December period seeing the highest recruitment. While the intensity of the impact
differs from sector to sector, there are few sectors that have been hit the most and might continue
to suffer until life turns back to normal.

Worst Hit Economic Sectors:
Among the various sectors, aviation, hospitality and travel were the worst hit due to the lockdown.
Indians were forced to stay home and these sectors either sent their employees on 'leave without
pay' or laid them off.

1. Aviation Sector
Corona virus outbreak has caused excessive damage to aviation sector, threatening the survival
and sustainability of airlines around the globe as most of the countries cancelled domestic and
international flights on account of lockdown. The impact on the Aviation Sector is likely to be
severe and prolonged.
2. Tourism
The tourism sector experienced a crippling effect with the nationwide lockdown coinciding with the
peak tourism season.Among the 10.9 million jobs that were lost, 5 million were in the travel and
tourism sector alone. The worst hit job role was of travel agents and tour guides. It is estimated
that 20 million people work in the travel and tourism industry. The job roles involve sales,
marketing, planning itineraries, customer service and on-ground tour guide services.
3. Hospitality
Apart from travel, the restaurant and hotel industry was also badly hit. Covid-19 fears and
migration of workers led to eateries shutting down. Hotels were also forced to retrench staff in the
wake of almost 'zero bookings' in April and May 2020.
Close to 3.5 million jobs are estimated to have been lost in these two segments. Hotels reported a
45.3 percent decline in their revenue-per-available room in the January to June period from a year
ago. The Indian hospitality industry’s market size is estimated to be $10 billion and it is said to
employ 35 million people.

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4. Automobile/ Transport
An allied industry is the automobile/transport sector, which saw several drivers of private transport
being laid off due to schools being shut and corporate employees working from home. Close to 1
million such drivers/cleaners were out of jobs due to the extended shift to working from home. In
fact, 150,000 school bus staff lost their jobs and hasn't yet received any financial relief.

5. Retail Business
Offline retail suffered a blow due to malls being shut. This led to about 200,000 retail employees
across departmental stores and high-street fashion brands losing their jobs between March and
June 2020.

Sectors that bloomed:
On the one hand, several thousand jobs were lost but newer roles started to emerge/grow due to
the 'new-normal' lifestyle of remote working. The healthcare however, grew due to Covid-19 and
education (e-learning) sectors saw a positive impact from the lockdown with close to 0.4 million
new jobs being created in these segments according to industry estimates. Among the sectors
that bloomed, the biggest gainer was the healthcare sector.

1. IT-Related Roles
Digital interactions became more frequent, as a result of which roles in areas such as cyber-
security and data privacy, apart from IT backend support, were in demand. With concerns of
network security and data protection ruling the corporate world, demand for cyber security roles
and similar fields has subsequently increased during this pandemic.

2. Ed-Tech
Since schools and colleges were shut and online classes were being held, ed-tech companies
gained the most during 2020. Industry sources said that close to 130,000 jobs were created in the
education sector, led by online companies. Here, companies such as Up Grad and Byju's saw a
big spike in the number of employees amidst the online boom.

3. Healthcare
Close to 270,000 jobs were created in the healthcare sector. Nurses were the most in demand
followed by in-house doctors for corporate, ENT specialists, pharmacists and medical directors. At
pharmacy companies, microbiologists and infectious disease experts were the most in demand,
medical and healthcare saw an immediate sequential recovery of 90 percent in hiring in May
2020. Medical/healthcare companies in search of professionals on Naukri.com included Fortis,
Apollo Hospitals, Religare, Bayer Group, Mankind Pharma and Wockhardt Hospitals, among
others.

4. Real Estate
2020 has been a 'lake luster real year' for estate due to the aftereffects of the COVID-19
pandemic. Driven by low-interest rates, lucrative payment plans, attractive prices, residential sales
across the country increased by 34 percent in the September, amid the raging virus. With the
increasing trend of nuclear families, the demand for housing is expected to increase manifolds in
the coming years.

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BLOGGING
ISN'T ABOUT
PUBLISHING
AS MUCH AS
YOU CAN. IT'S
ABOUT
PUBLISHING
AS SMART

"AS YOU CAN.

- JON MORROW

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OFFBEAT CAREERS:

Follow your Passion -Aanchal Khera, Miranda House

Decades ago, it was typical to choose a career, in the field of medicine, engineering, public service,
etc, which not only pay a good amount of remuneration but also give employment security irrespective
of the monotonous nature of such jobs. At present, the scenario has changed a lot as today's
generation is more focused on their dreams and passion which may sometimes be out of the ordinary.
Such careers and job aspects are known as offbeat careers where one works as per one's personal
interest than job security.
Offbeat jobs are trending these days as people are fed up of loads of paperwork, blandness and
ultimately, dissatisfaction. Many opportunities are available as offbeat jobs such as dancing,
photography, ethical hacking, gaming, etc; these careers not only give satisfaction but also pay equally
well. Lastly there is nothing wrong in dreaming big or choosing an offbeat career as long as everything
is in place and one has a clear vision towards his goal. Also, such opportunities can be availed through
Placement Cell as it offers many internship programs which revolves around the mentioned offbeat
jobs.

1. Digital Marketing
The number of internet users across the globe is 3.5 billion and counting. The rate at which technology
is evolving is unbelievable, from new social platforms to new mobile technologies. Digital marketing is
one of those rare fields that has so much diversity and exposure which supposedly doesn’t have any
specific academic eligibility criteria. It is perhaps the only cost-effective and most viable method to get
one’s message out and build a solid consumer base. There are numerous jobs available in this field
such as marketing automation, email marketing, search engine optimization, design, social media
marketing, content marketing etc. Demand for digital marketers are very high, the companies are now
switching from conventional methods to digital technologies.One doesn’t need a college degree to start
working as a digital marketer, it’s a skill oriented field. Forrester Research had projected that digital
marketing would top $100 billion and account for 35% of all marketing spending by 2019. According to
Upgrad reports, a Digital Market Manager with an experience of 4-8 years can earn up to Rs.8-9 lacs in
India . Digital marketing as an offbeat job is an excellent choice for people who are interested in the
field of technology.

2. Graphic Designer
Graphic designer is a job that offers a lot of creative freedom. One gets to communicate visually and
convey messages in an effective and aesthetically pleasing manner. Just visual messages may be
used for designing web pages, brochures, logos, signs, books, magazine covers, annual reports,
advertisements, and other communication materials. The job requires one to be thorough with certain
graphic designing software, must be comfortable with computers and must have an artistic and creative
mind. Though, graphic designing job doesn’t particularly require any formal education, however
numerous institutes offer graphic designing courses. For Example:
1. National Institute of Design, Ahmadabad
2. IDC, IIT Bombay
3. Pearl Academy, Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur
4. NIFT, Delhi
5. Delhi College of Art, Delhi
Average salary of a graphic designer can range up to 5 lacs per annum. Looking at all these facts,
becoming a graphic designer is an intriguing and creative and should be considered by art enthusiasts.

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3. Radio Jockey
A Radio Jockey’s job is diverse in nature. Every RJ has their own style of communicating, should be
warm, friendly, spontaneous and dynamic, and must possess splendid communication skills. It is an
exciting yet challenging career for people who want to be in the radio broadcasting sector. Anyone
can do a short term course or diploma in this field from various institutes like-
1) AJK Mass Communication Research Centre
2) Indian Institute of Mass Communication
3) Amity School of Journalism & Communication
4) Kamla Nehru College, DU
Various roles available are FM/AM radio jockey, talk radio, sports talk, satellite radio, etc.
Job opportunities for both government and private sectors are available for a Radio Jockey. The
skills which a Radio Jockey pertains to are voice modulation, command over the language and its
vocabulary. An RJ can earn up to Rs.2000-3000 per show and the pay grade increases with time and
experience. As an offbeat career, the job of an RJ is highly creative and one gets to explore this huge
industry and its diversity.

4. BLOGGER/CONTENT WRITER
Blogging or content writing is a great avenue to explore if one has limited resources and time. It is not
just about writing, it requires complete understanding of the topic that is to be written, content
marketing skills and catching the readers’ attention. It’s an innocuous job as failing at it doesn’t have
serious consequences. Having something to impart to the people is the creative drive for a blogger. It
only requires one to be passionate about the topic, platform and willingness to share it. One can
choose from a number of topics, ranging from cooking to finance, to start a blog. There’s no fixed
earning of a blogger however according to Qrius, a reputed blogger can earn more than Rs.1,00,000
on his content per month. There are many websites like Coursera, Udemy, SkillShare and many
more that offer various courses on the basics of Blogging. As an offbeat career, blogging and content
writing is one of the most successful jobs and an emerging profile from the past few years.

5. App Developer
As the name suggests, an app developer’s job is to develop applications for various platforms by
developing and modifying the source code for software applications. The role of an app developer is
to develop software solutions to meet customer needs, testing source code and debugging code,
evaluating existing applications and performing updates and modifications, developing technical
handbooks to represent the design and code of new applications. This job requires one to have
extensive knowledge of coding and programming, which is mostly preferred by B.tech(CSIT)/BCA
graduates. IITs, NITs, BITS and many other institutes offer courses that can teach necessary skills to
become an app developer. According to Upgrad, the basic salary can range from Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs.
9,00,000 per year. However, if an app developer builds a commercial application, it can be a source
of limitless profit. Being an app developer can be a bit tough initially, but once one gets a hang of it, it
can be exciting, engaging and one can get creative with the work.

Whether you are already in any of such career tracks or want to be in one that you really love it's a
good idea to develop your job seeking skills so that you can grow within your own profession. Every
career track offers a generous way to climb a success ladder, all you have to do is to develop a love,
passion and expertise for it. Unconventional careers are becoming more and more popular with the
majority of individuals opting for these challenging opportunities with a will to make an impact in this
ever changing and growing world. Gearing your mind for the jobs of the future could work wonders in
making sure you are a success when the future becomes your present. Considering various
occupations, there will be a significant amount of growth between now and in coming 10 years.

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ACE THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

(+Sample Answers) -Vanshika, Miranda House

Do you know how to drive? If not, then just sit back and let’s go for one. The interview is no less than
driving. Either you drive or the interviewer does. Ultimately, it determines the destination of your journey.
Sometimes you may not know the roads or even the destination, but one thing that you have to know is
'YOU'. So, let’s get back to the basics and have a look at some of the possible routes :

Q.1 “Describe Yourself”
One of the most basic questions, but a crucial one. You can kick off your ride by answering this. Around
35 percent of your voyage depends on your answer to this one. You may either make it or break it. The
goal is to determine your capabilities, potential, and your attitude against the position you’ve applied to.
If you’ve entered a particular school, an institute, or a job, why did you? Why are you the way you are?
Why are you sitting opposite them?
Why? To answer this “why”, tailor and sell your experiences and knowledge to them, connecting the
dots of your resume.
Sample Answer:
I have worked as an Operation Manager, handling overseas clients and have worked at the front-line. I
love to interact with people and that is the reason I got myself enrolled in XYZ B-school to enhance my
skill set. Coming from a technical background, I bring strategic planning, logical thinking and real-time
problem solving attitude to the table. My career escalated in the sales department but in the course of
my career, I found myself more inclined towards Policy Making and Public Relations.

Q.2 Why this job?
This question lays down the foundation of another salient question, “where do you see yourself in the
next 5 years?” Don’t be generic while answering this. Invest your time researching the company’s profile,
agendas and presence. Crucially, make sure your answer reflects your homework. There’s a pool of
opportunities out there, but you picked this. Why? Yes, indicate the interest that brought you here in your
answer.
Sample Answer:
From the time I entered high school, I knew that writing was something I wanted my career in. Having
participated in national and international competitions, this belief became more firm. The articles
published by you are revolutionary & go pretty well with the journalism I do. Apart from that, working here
would be my dream job, since your mission aligns perfectly with my goals as a sustainability specialist
and as an absolute artist.

Q.3 “Why should we hire you”?
- Intimidating but a ramp to your walk towards your very own cubicle. Beware! Don’t sell yourself off. Craft
an answer that says why you would be a great fit in their car. Make sure you express your skillset and
work ethics.
Sample Answer :
I should be hired because my experiences as well as my visions align with your company. I pride myself
on my abilities to quickly resolve problems, adhere to deadlines and to bring the best content forward. I am
well versed in communicating with clients and influencing them.

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Q.4 “What are your biggest strengths and weaknesses”?
-Here’s a T-point. Choose how to go about this one. Know where to draw the line. Bragging is your
biggest foe. Remember, it is not the quantity that matters. A few relevant masteries backed by
evidence would be perfect. Prove your strengths instead of just listing them. Weakness, strength in
disguise or the project under construction, either way it is. Pen down your answer with honesty. A
company is more delighted to have employees who are aware of their flaws; responsible enough to
admit; ready to improve. Acquaint them of your Achilles heel and that you are working on them. Who
knows? They may join you, and isn't that exactly what you want?
Sample Answer :
I have always been very keen to know about technology and hence,my greatest strength is intellectual
curiosity. I enjoy surfing the latest in-demand tech-softwares and try to expertise them. And this comes
with a weakness itself. I would list my weakness as me being a workaholic. I’ve exposed myself to
many certain health issues pertaining to the same. Apart from that, I am also not very well versed with
python and I am currently working on that.

Q.5 “What are your future goals and expectations from us”?
-‘Expectations lead to resentment, “NOT Always”’. Expecting compensation for the time you’re going to
invest in something that’s quite customary, be it in terms of skill enhancement, qualities, experience or
monetary benefits. Mesh your objectives to what the company might offer you as a career path and make
your goals and expectations a long-term investment.
Sample Answer :
I would love to explore more with your company and want to lend a hand in your biggest “Slum” project.
My goals would be no less than making an implicit platform for all. A healthy work environment with a
deserving compensation is what I expect from your reputed company.

Wait! Wait! The end is no near.
"A long journey, miles to go. Something to keep, much to show.”
All in all, just remember one thing. Whichever vehicle you choose, whatever path you slip on, it’s always
nice to keep a map along. Be committed to your decisions and flexible in approach and someday we’ll
meet, for sure.
How did you like this short trip?

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THE VIRTUAL HUNT:

A hand-picked bunch of Internship Platforms

-Jagriti Yadav, Miranda House

Experiences shape us. Internships provide the ideal outlet to earn first-hand exposure to working in
the real world and authorizes the harness of skills by facilitating personal development and a greater
awareness of self. Sadly, this pandemic has pushed us into this interminable lock down which in
turn has pushed and shoved companies to rescind their internship programmes.
However, as the saying goes, "Every cloud has a silver lining" online internships are thriving in
popularity as an unparalleled alternative to the traditional internships since the onset of COVID-19.
Nevertheless, one apparent question that strikes our mind is, "How to apply and where do you get
the internship offers?"
Fret not! We have curated the best of platforms out there, committed to providing the internship
experience you seek

1. LinkedIn
The world of LinkedIn works profoundly professional and offers everything you require to kick-start
your remote white-collar experience. It allows you to create valuable competent connections. Once you
sign up for an account, you can create a professional profile. This would help you to shortlist
internships and provide you with recommendations. Here's the perk- It embraces and celebrates your
uniqueness by recommending internship opportunities in congruence with your skill set. There are 30
million companies registered on LinkedIn,with 20 million open job listings, which provide you with a
plethora of choices to choose from.
2. Internshala
One of India’s Biggest Internship Platforms, Internshala, is working to create a world where you can
discover your passion and turn it into your career. It helps students to build a professional resume and
avail various training programs and certification courses along with counselling. It offers internship
opportunities in almost every sector out there. This platform has been trusted by 1 lakh+ companies
and is popular among 4 million+ internship seekers, hence turns out to be an excellent choice for
seeking internships.
3. Glassdoor
Open your eyes and explore a plethora of internship opportunities through Glassdoor. You own the
privilege of getting the inside scoop on companies with employee reviews, salary tools customization,
and more. 51% of job seekers say they prefer finding job opportunities on online job sites like,
Glassdoor, hence turning out to be a trusted option for internships and jobs.

4. LetsIntern
LetsIntern unlocks exciting career services for students by offering internship opportunities with
30,000+ organizations. It is a major appeal for start-up enthusiasts.4 million students find LetsIntern as
a viable alternative for internships of all kinds.

The pandemic has bestowed upon the time to look into our own selves and try our hands in almost
everything possible. Check these out and get your skill-set all chiseled and experience, well-seasoned.
As the world returns to normalcy, we must weave our operating abilities into what the world presumes
will be our new normal.

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NEW BEGINNINGS, ENDLESS
POSSIBILITIES:

A GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT UNIVERSITY

-Deepsha Mohanty, Miranda House

Choosing the right university is an arduous episode in a student’s life. Attending a university has a lasting
impact on one’s personal and professional life. Considering the gravity of this decision, students must ponder
upon where to get enrolled when looking over their options. There are certainly significant factors one should
consider before reaching a conclusion. Some of these are listed below.

Academic Quality and Faculty- Academic quality and the faculty of a university go hand in hand. A
good professor can instill valuable skills and train pupils for their careers. Along with well-qualified
professors, one also requires personal attention from them. Looking at the student-to-teacher ratio and
the average class size is helpful in this matter. Looking at the university and most specifically at the
department should be one’s priority. Particular attention should be paid to the university’s reputation for
research as it is one of the most important factors for master’s students.
Accreditation- One should make sure that the university is accredited. This ensures that an official
organization has reviewed the curriculum of the university and it meets the basic academic standards for
higher education. This information is readily available on the university website. Also, within a university,
specific colleges, departments and programs can have their own accreditation and this secures that one’s
degree will be recognized by other institutions.
Duration of the Program- The length of a program can vary greatly, depending on one’s qualifications
and the purpose of the study. Although the average is 1-2 years, there are courses that can run for 6
months, and even 5 years. This is something one needs to be aware of right from the beginning. An
aspect of fear and apprehension also exists as choosing a master’s program of less than a year runs the
risk of not being recognized.
Specialization- Deciding on a specialization for a master’s program is another important factor. If one
wants to pursue a master’s, in say, Psychology, which part of Psychology is one interested in? Is it
Clinical Psychology? Health Psychology? Business and Organizational Psychology? One’s choice of
specialization should be the one that they cherish in their field of study. Also, different universities might
be offering certain specific specializations, and therefore investigating the curriculum, assessment
strategies have a cardinal significance.
Financial Aid- Another salient aspect in the path of deciding a university is the tuition fee and living
expenses which would be incurred. Taking a glance at the provided breakup of the fees of an institution is
always beneficial. There are several grants from the state as well as from the university that can benefit
meritorious and underprivileged students, considering that no student shall be barred from accessing
education. Therefore, it is important to know about the process of receiving scholarships. Numerous
financial, as well as non-financial institutions, also lend a hand by providing loans to the students at low-
interest rates.
Expectations- It is very likely to anticipate certain provisions from a university of one's choice. These
expectations pertain to the placements, opportunities to hone skills, and participation in extra-curricular
activities. It would be advisable to know about the placement percentage of the university and its
initiatives for the students, as it would determine one’s chance to grab a position in a reputed
organisation. Also, one should introspect and understand why one wishes to take up a particular course
in the first place; ignoring a program only because it isn’t mainstream or taking up a course because of
the assumption that it might look good on the CV should be avoided. One needs to understand what
one’s requirements and capabilities are and then choose a university accordingly.

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Choosing the perfect university is a long term resolution that would leave its footprints behind. Many even
realize in their later years that they chose the wrong university or the wrong program. The right university can
provide new horizons and a whole new world. One needs to introspect, look within and learn about oneself
before choosing a university, as the saying goes, ‘Know thyself and you know thy university.’

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RECRUITERS

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STUDENT
TESTIMONIALS

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Urvi Singhal EY Global Delivery Services LLP
Batch of 2020 Advanced Analyst-Indirect Taxes | 9.5 LPA
BA (H) Economics
I had a very positive experience working with the Placement Cell. There were a lot of
companies who exploited students during the placement process, but PC always took
stand of the students and helped us have a smooth experience during the process. I got
placed at the end of our year and I had lost all the hopes of getting any job by then. But
the PC of our college brought us opportunities with remarkable and prestigious
companies till the end of our year and even after we graduated. I thank the members of
our PC to help me get this opportunity and always standing by the side of the students.

NTT Data
Information Technology Consultant | 8 LPA

Kudos to the entire team for arranging and managing everything so smoothly.
I really needed someone's help to reach out to the Company, to understand what goes
around and how things happen in an MNC, and every time I needed any sort of help there
was someone from the team to guide me. A big thanks to Ishita Bhatia, she has been so
kind and patient with all my doubts and queries throughout the process.

Supriya Bhandari
Batch of 2021

BA Economics (H)

D.E. Shaw
Tech Associate | 17.5 - 18 LPA

The Placement Cell played an integral role in my endeavor of securing a job. The cell
provided crucial guidance and information that helped me clinch the job, and facilitated
smooth communication between me and the company which assisted me in making
decisions that best served me. All-in-all it was a great learning experience.

Joyta Singh
Batch of 2020
BSc. (H) Mathematics

Accenture
Analyst (In the consulting and strategy domain) | 14.28 LPA

I had a wonderful experience with the placement cell. The placement cell worked
extremely diligently and made the otherwise stressful placement process very smooth
and convenient for us. I can't thank the placement cell enough for bringing my dream
company on campus and assisting me through the entire process.

Isheka Agarwal
Batch of 2021

B.A. (H) Economics

McKinsey & Company
Junior Capabilities and insights analyst | 10 LPA

Great experience. The placement cell handled most of the conversations with HR end to
end and was able to give us an opportunity to enter a well established company straight
out of college.

Ahalya P. Rajesh
Batch of 2020
BA Eco hons

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Purti Jain NTT DATA
Batch of 2021 Business Consultant | 8 LPA
BA (Hons) Economics
The entire placement process can be overwhelming and long. But the placement cell’s
constant assistance helped me navigate the entire journey smoothly. The team promptly
answered all my queries, be it day or night and actively supported me on the day of
interview. The cell has done a commendable job and got onboard a plethora of companies
during a difficult year. I’d like to thank the entire placement cell team for working tirelessly
to help me bag a great offer.

ICICI BANK
Deputy Manager-II | 6.54 LPA

My sincere appreciation and gratitude to the placement cell for effectively guiding me
through the placement process to help me grab this opportunity.

Shagun Chadha
Batch of 2020

BSc. (H) Mathematics

Dell
Inside Sales Representative | 7.75 LPA

A big thank you to the cell for providing us with opportunities almost daily!! There wasn’t
a single circumstance when the team didn’t come to our aid. They’ve been upbeat about
inviting companies and have gotten us some great great offers. I’ve had a great
experience with them this session, having been placed at Dell!
Kudos and congratulations to the team.

Anushca Bindra
Batch of 2021
BA (H) Economics

Dell Technology
Inside Sales Representative | 7.75 LPA

My recruitement experience with the cell has been really wonderful. Placement cell co-
ordinators were available throughout to solve the querries and accelerate the procedure. I
thank entire placement cell team for their contribution.

Divya Gupta
Batch of 2021
BSc. (H) Mathematics

Samridhi Shrivastava D. E. Shaw India
Batch of 2019 Tech Associate | 17 - 17.5 LPA
BSc Physical Sciences
I was able to secure two jobs via MHPC - starting with ICICI Bank as Deputy Manager
grade II (CTC 6.5 LPA), and later, my current firm - D. E. Shaw & Co. The cell works
diligently to bridge the gap between college and corporate, and the entire process was as
smooth as it could have been, with timely escalations and proper communication to the
candidates. MHPC also made sure to address grievances and confusion of the appearing
students, and kept complete transparency throughout the recruitment.

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MEET OUR

TEAM

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ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

ANANYA DEEPSA SAPNA SHILPA
GUPTA MOHANTY CHOUDHARY SNEHA

MANISHA I'm proud to be a part of an inspiring journey with "The Placement Cell" which
KUMARI began when I was a freshman. I'm extremely happy and profoundly privileged to
head " The Administrative Department" which enhanced my managerial skills. The
HEAD session of 2020-21 began with a major challenge of Covid-19 & took the working
of the cell on an unprecedented mode that was online. I was very sceptical about
how this department will contribute virtually as our main job was to manage
events on the ground. But I'm thankful for this overwhelming success and take
this opportunity to congratulate my team for their hard work & constant support
throughout the journey. They were ready to work with enthusiasm and helped the
cell in every way possible.
And at last a huge Thank you to the union and other team members who made
this journey more engaging and joyful.
Wishing you the best for scaling bigger success & achieving newer heights in
future.
-Manisha (Administrative Head)

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CREATIVE TEAM

ANJALI ARADHANA ARSHIYA DEEKSHA
SHARMA SINGHAL SRIVASTAVA MISHRA

GARIMA HARSHITA ANUGYA SHREYA
YADAV PAHWA OJHA SAINI
JHANVI
GUPTA NAMRATA HEAD HEAD
RESHU BANTHIA
SINGH It has been a great learning experience being a part of the
YAMINI RHEA placement cell. I've been here since my first year and
MEHRA honestly whatever i have learnt, i have learnt from here
THE GUIDEPOST only. I couldn't thank more to the union for giving me this
opportunity as a head, it was just a new experience for me.
A big thanks to the union, my cohead, core team and the
members for their constant support and carrying the cell
wonderfully.
-Anugya (Creative Head)

It has been a privilege of growing and learning with The
Placement Cell. The cell has really enhanced my personality
and soft skills. Even got a platform for heading an amazing
and cooperative team. I have seen the dedication and
enthusiasm with which my team works and I guarantee that
I am leaving the cell in clearly very creative hands.

I deeply appreciate the union, core team and the members
for flawlessly managing and countering the difficulties, even
when it was online.

Anugya you are a wonderful co-head to work with.

Thank you for all the inspiration and I wish you all the
success today and always!
-Shreya (Creative Head)

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HUMAN RESOURCE TEAM

AARUSHI AARUSHI JODHAWAT ANAHITA ANANYA
GOYAL THAKUR GUPTA

ANANYA ANJALI SAMRIDDHI SIMRAN
JHUNJHUNWALA SHARMA PRAKASH SEHGAL
CHANDRIKA
AYUSHI SHARMA HEAD HEAD
MARWAH CHESHTA
CHAWI AGARWAL The experience of being the HR Head of placement
CHOUDHARY GAURIKA cell was something very different from all other roles
SHARMA that I have ever taken but it gave me a good view of
ESHA what the corporate world looks like. Working with
KHEMANI my co-head, Simran Sehgal was one of the best
things ever. Her dedication towards the cell is
THE GUIDEPOST remarkable. Moreover, our team was the best team
one could've wished for, with everyone eager to
contribute and give their best to the cell, work never
seemed like work.
I am hopeful that the new team takes the placement
cell to the next level.
Cheers!
-Samriddhi (Human Resources Head)

The adventure of our team with the efforts of us
pulling everything together made us now realize
how many true companions we have.
Working with my Mentor, Samriddhi di and my team,
time flew leaving me with it's memories. A whole
year went with with a flair and excitement.
With so many satisfied smiles manifested how
victoriously MHPC carried its legacy.
-Simran (Human Resources Head)

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