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Key strategies that lead to job success in India
Key strategies every Indian student should knowPresented by Joydeb Chakraborty
Thursday 20th October 2016
Webinar Agenda• Introduction• What are the steps you need to take in order to
find a suitable job• Where do you find the information you need?
Introduction• Joydeb Chakraborty https://
in.linkedin.com/in/joydeb-chakraborty-151ba712• Studied Master’s degree in Leeds• Work experience at Halifax Bank of Scotland (UK)• Currently National Relationship Manager at Kotak
Mahindra Old Mutual Life Insurance Ltd (Mumbai)
Your next steps
Your next steps• Building on an excellent international education• Practical advice about returning to work in the Indian
market• The current trends in jobs and industry in the Indian
market• Tips and helpful information sources
Employer perceptions
Why such perception?
Unrealistic salary expectations
Constant job hopping
Status quo issue
Challenges you will face• The cultural difference• The salary structure• Long working hours
Top 5 benefits of studying in the UK
Practical experience
often includes specialised
modules
Home of English –
communication skills with
practical experience
International lifestyle /
culture with a platform to
make friends from other countries
Technical knowledge, managerial
ability, cross-cultural-
experience and strategic
international understanding
It helps to broaden your
horizon in terms of critical
thinking- (Evolve,
confidence, creative)
How to emphasise your key skills
Strong communication & presentation skills Excellent team player Organisational skills An ability to cope under pressure
Avoid the common mistakesHeavy UK accent ( Unless it is
the job requirement)
Less attentive, un-excited, stressed
Don't make superficial answers but must give the genuine reasons if asked
about the choice of UK and return to India.
Unrealistic expectations about the role, salary.
Comparing the lifestyle of UK with India / Criticism
Taking Initiative- The Solution Selling
The online recruitment strategyVisual
element to your social
media profile
LinkedIn content- keep the goal and
target in mind
Customised profile with
updated contact details
Profile summary – interesting,
compelling & short title
The job application strategy• The CV structure (Customisation with every job application)
• Covering Letter (Keywords from the JD, and matching with skills)
The recruitment process• Save the job description (clear understanding of the job role is a must)• Be prepared to wait for 3-4 weeks• Follow up
Final thought
“Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value.”
- Albert Einstein
Summary• The job market is hot and there is a war of
talent in the current market.• International degree- What it brings to the
table• If your profile visibility is interesting, you will
get a call.
Questions?