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Need to make selection procedure more transparent

The job market is hot and campus recruitments have become the order of the day, especially in the professional streams, with many blue-chip companies snapping up students for different levels. But is it an undiluted blessing for all candidates, and does it fetch the best possible deals? How do parents and students view this phenomenon? Our readers respond:

Frayed nerves

Campus selection is good because graduates need not scout for jobs. Students are absorbed by companies after their courses are over. They start their career as a trainee and after an optimum period, they are given independent charge. Most MNCs pay very high salaries even during the training period. It can be Rs.3 lakh or more annually. The companies also provide free accommodation, food compatible to that of five- star restaurants, health care, conveyance, air travel allowance and so on. As soon as the training ends, the fresher is given projects or modules. This is accompanied by deadlines for wrapping up the work. The company does not insist on a definite work schedule. Offices are open 24 hours. Employees are free to come at any time and leave the premises when they choose to. For MNCs know quite well that the work assigned to the employees would require at least 20 hours of brainstorming a day. In the beginning, everything goes on well. As time goes by, employees end up with frayed nerves owing to workload and tension. Some buckle under the pressure and quit or change jobs. Even on off-days, they are not allowed to switch off their cellphones. The bond executed at the time of campus selection binds them to their work and only after the specific period of agreement can they quit. It becomes more of a bondage than an office job.

K. Ram Das

Haripad

Opportunities

I am against campus recruitment. The chances of people landing a good job in a reputed organisation diminish by the age of 35. The Government has risen the retirement age from 55 to 58 in some places, and from 58 to 60 in many States. If the campus recruitment system continues, it will affect the chances of the youth to land jobs. Major companies should not opt for campus recruitment and wait for aspirants to apply to their firms.

P. Sankaranarayanan

Kochi

Improve procedure

Campus interviews are on the rise. Earlier, they were restricted to professional colleges. Now, such recruitments are conducted even in arts and science colleges. It indicates that the situation has become `employee' friendly. Many MNCs and IT firms have entered the field and are competing to recruit the best of the lot. With many professional colleges coming up, it has become relatively easy to get admission. Not many students now join professional colleges in other States. However, companies select only the best candidates and those with average ability fail to land well-paid jobs. The candidates in their eagerness to secure a job, often, get carried away and end up working for less. The selection procedure, therefore, should be more transparent and factual.

O.B. Nair

Poonithura

A boon

Campus recruitment could certainly be a boon to students who are good at their academics. Those who get into the engineering and management streams find it inspiring and work hard. Students of arts and commerce streams also find jobs in the business-outsourcing sector. It helps students realise the necessity to develop their communication skills and personality to achieve their goals. It instils in them a sense of optimism and responsibility.

S. Harikumar

Cusat

Conduct tests

Campus recruitment has two aspects. One is that it helps a group of youth find jobs, whereas it affects the chances of those above the 25-30 age group. Companies select students from colleges. But at the same time, after being selected through campus recruitment, many students become laidback and overconfident. Firms should advertise in newspapers and call for applicants. The selection should be on the basis of written tests, qualifications and interviews.

S.N. Thiruvazhiode

Kochi

Key role

Campus placement plays a major role in career building. It helps students of professional courses land jobs during their course.

Most blue-chip companies want the students to satisfy the minimum criteria when they complete the course.

This gives the students a positive approach towards their studies. Students work hard to perform well during aptitude tests, group discussions and interviews.

Even if they do not get a job, experience helps them perform better in other recruitment drives.

Students are forced to spend more time in improving aptitude and communication skills. This leaves them with little time to concentrate on their studies.

Mahesh P.G

Peermade

Promote selection

Campus recruitment is a great convenience for all concerned.

The candidates feel secure of their future and recruiters save resources by being able to select the best from among hundreds of students. Therefore, business, industry, the armed forces and all major companies should opt for campus selections.

Scientific institutions should also be equally active on campuses.

The process can help nurture talent and enable students to assess the worth of their learning. It will help them improve their skills. Recruitments should be promoted.

Devraj Sambasivan

Alappuzha

Malpractices

Parents welcome campus recruitment as the tension of getting a job is minimised. They prefer campus selection to avoid paying for securing jobs. For girls, campus selection provides a source for good marriage proposals.

At the same time, campus recruitment affects the chances of the unemployed getting a hob.

Experience counts and companies prefer to take in youth with a few years of experience. Malpractices are done during campus selections. Officials of the companies can select their kith and kin through such recruitments.

Neelandon Kuruvattoor

Ottappalam

Better perspective

Campus recruitments are a blessing. It gives the aspirants a better perspective with regard to the job market and skill levels. Students have the advantage of choosing the right firm. The trend was facilitated by the advancement of IT and communication sectors. Mostly private firms exploit the advantages of campus recruitment. This also happens to be the main disadvantage.

K. Jiji Panicker

Kundara

Haripad

Opportunities

I am against campus recruitment. The chances of people landing a good job in a reputed organisation diminish by the age of 35. The Government has risen the retirement age from 55 to 58 in some places, and from 58 to 60 in many States. If the campus recruitment system continues, it will affect the chances of the youth to land jobs. Major companies should not opt for campus recruitment and wait for aspirants to apply to their firms.

P. Sankaranarayanan

Kochi

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