What it takes to be a good Solution Provider?

Dr. K. KesavasamyHead, Academic Interface Programme &Head, Corporate Learning Centre, TrivandrumTata Consultancy Services Ltd.k.kesavasamy@tcs.com

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Key Attributes for a Solution Provider•Application of knowledge•Abstraction•Holistic Thinking•Process Mindset•Communication (oral, writing and listening)•Working in teams•Questioning desire & ability•Reading Habits •Professional Behaviour

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Some Learning Resources•TCS Course Software Engineering: http://elearning.tvm.tcs.co.in/

•MIT - Open course material:http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Electrical-Engineering-and-Computer-Science/6-001Spring-2005/LectureNotes/index.htm

•MIT System Dynamics:http://sysdyn.clexchange.org/sd-intro/home.html

•ACM Membership Benefits: http://www.acm.org/membership/benefits

•IEEE Code of Ethics:http://www.ieee.org/portal/pages/iportals/aboutus/ethics/code.html

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Job Interview for a IT Career

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Seven Dimensional Evaluation

•Basic / favourite subjects•Application of knowledge•Project work •Additional initiatives for a career in Information Technology

•Communication skills•Reading Habits / Hobbies•Professional Behaviour

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Key to succeed – Pre-interview

•Research the company•Revise your favourite subjects / additional learning

•Dress•Know the route to place of interview•Arrive on time•Be positive and relax while waiting for your turn

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Key to succeed – During interview•Be pleasant and smile•Greet first •Body language•Eye contact•Listen•Be Honest•Reflect briefly before answering a difficult question•Should face any questions drawn from the resume•Answer to the point, but lead to your areas of strength•Skeletons in the cupboard!•Hobbies – Link with job profile•Ask politely when you will hear from them•Thank the interviewer for his/her time

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Key to succeed – After interview

•Put together a list of interview questions•Jot down answers to these questions•Note down your mistakes / weakness and initiate remedial measures

•Keep your knowledge current

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Best of Luck

The opportunities are plenty, for the right people