Soft Skills

Soft skills are a combination of people skills, social skills, communication skills, personality traits, attitudes, career attributes, social intelligence and emotional intelligence. These skills help individuals navigate their environment, work well with others, perform effectively and achieve success.

Soft skills are not job-specific but are highly desired by employers. They complement hard skills, which refer to technical knowledge and occupational expertise. Developing strong soft skills enhances employability, workplace relationships and career growth.

Definition of Soft Skills

Communicating, conflict management, human relations, presentations, negotiation, teamwork and interpersonal interaction are all part of soft skills. Effective communication during conversations with colleagues and customers is essential for resolving issues and achieving goals.

JUST A MINUTE (JAM)

JAM stands for Just A Minute. It is a common interview round conducted by recruitment boards to assess a candidate’s communication skills, confidence, spontaneity and presence of mind.

Candidates may be given a topic by the interviewer or allowed to choose their own topic. The objective is to speak fluently and confidently for one minute.

Skills Assessed in JAM

• General Knowledge
• Self-confidence
• Communication Skills
• Spoken English & Fluency
• Flow of Thoughts & Speech
• Spontaneity
• Time Management
• Sense of Humour

Group Discussion

Group Discussion

Group discussion refers to a communicative situation that allows participants to share their views and opinions. It is a systematic exchange of information, ideas and viewpoints on a topic, problem or issue among members who share common objectives.

Important Group Discussion Skills

• Reasoning and logical thinking
• Speaking skills
• Time management
• Presentation skills
• Paraphrasing and summarizing
• Creativity
• Listening skills
• Proactiveness
• Respecting others’ opinions
• Structuring thoughts and presenting them clearly

Discussion is a process where two or more people exchange information face-to-face to achieve a goal. It builds confidence, clarity of thought and teamwork.

Quiz

Summary Report – Quiz

A quiz functions as an informative feedback tool that helps both instructors and students understand areas of strength and improvement. It is a game or mind sport in which participants answer questions correctly to test their knowledge.

Quizzes are usually scored in points and may determine a winner or assess learning outcomes. In education, quizzes typically have fewer questions and require less time than formal tests.

• General Knowledge Quizzes
• Quiz Bowl
• Subject-Specific Quizzes
• Educational Assessments

Debate

Summary Report – Debate

Debate is a formal discussion on a particular topic where opposing viewpoints are presented. It occurs in academic institutions, public meetings and legislative assemblies.

Effective debating involves logical consistency, factual accuracy and emotional appeal. Formal debates follow rules, often include a moderator and help participants develop analytical thinking and persuasive communication.

Debating plays a vital role in education by improving reasoning, public speaking, confidence and decision-making skills.

Training & Placement Cell

The Placement Cell has been functioning in our campus since 2016. The cell interacts with reputed organizations to arrange campus interviews for the placement of final year ECE students. It also facilitates internships for students in various industries.

The Training & Placement (T&P) Cell acts as an interface between the institute and companies, maintaining a symbiotic and purposeful relationship with industries across different states. The institute has built an impressive placement record in terms of both the number of students placed and the number of companies visiting the campus.

The T&P Cell invites companies for on-campus recruitment and ensures aspirant students a bright career of their choice. Seminar halls and training halls are provided for conducting training and recruitment programs.

Training programs are integrated with the regular academic schedule and are conducted not only for pre-final and final year students but also for students from the second year. Both internal and external trainers are involved. Department placement and training coordinators assist in interviews and training programs.

Placements in Academic Years

• 2021 – 2022 : Placements
• 2020 – 2021 : Placements
• 2019 – 2020 : Placements
• 2018 – 2019 : Placements
• 2017 – 2018 : Placements
• 2016 – 2017 : Placements

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