OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGINEERS AND

EXPECTATION FROM INDUSTRY

A Webinar with students of AJ Institute of Engineering & Technology- By

Srinivas A G, AVP-HR, Manipal Technologies Limited
Career vs. Job
Career vs. Job
Task Career Job

A career is a pursuit of a lifelong ambition or the general Job is an activity through which an individual can earn
What is it? course of progression towards lifelong goals. money. It is a regular activity in exchange of payment.

Usually requires special learning that incudes Education or special training may or may not be
Requirements individualized components that develop abilities beyond
required.
that which training is capable of.

A job is "safe", as stability of work and income is there.

A career may not mean stability of work as is encourages However shifting priorities, especially in resource jobs,
Risk taking one to take risks. The risk are often internal and therefore can abruptly change the demand and require relocation
palnned. which is an unstable factor. Risk may be completely
external.

Time Long term Short term

Career
 •Some of the skills that are important in the
audio/video production workplace include:
• Good collaboration skills.
Employabili • Good leadership skills.
ty Skills • Good communication skills: written, verbal and
non-verbal.
• Good listening skills.
• A great personal reel.
Realistic Artistic Investigati Social Enterprising Conventional
ve
Computer Visual Arts & Mathematics Religion & Entrepreneurship Finance &
Hardware & Design Spirituality Investing
Electronics
Mechanics & Performing Arts Science Human Law Programming &
Construction Resources & Information
Training Systems

Military Writing & mass Research Social Sciences Sales Taxes &
communications Accounting

Nature & Culinary Arts Medical Teaching & Management Office

Agriculture Science Education Management

Athletics Healthcare Marketing &

Services Advertising
Protective Counseling & Politics & Public
Services Helping Speaking
Workforce in
India:
Current
Structure
How did
you get
your first
job?
 Never plan for the future.
Follow the crowd.
Choose by influence of others.

Normally Accept the parent’s verdict (decision) by force.

Get tempted by current trends.
Students.. Jump into any career.
[Not for U] Lack motivation.
Fail to “discover their lives”.
Live in a fantasy world with gadgets.
Misguided by other persons.
 • Choose a Career mentor (A Successful
one).

Tips to • Choose your work style.

• Know your Talents.

Choosing a • Set Financial Goals.

• Assess your Social Needs.
career • Use Self-Assessment Tools.
• Get Real-Life experience.
• Be patient (Not for years)
THANK YOU