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This blog is about the state of tech in India. As such, students currently entering, studying and graduating with technology related degrees also form a part of this sphere, something that is often forgotten. We should remember that these students will ultimately join the workforce at both large, established corporations and startups, and most of them will hopefully contribute to the next big thing, the next big push forward in technology.

There are a lot of young bright minds just waiting to be given the right opportunity and be placed in a job role that allows them to pursue their visions, ideas and make a difference. Most of them will apply to well known and upcoming companies that afford them such luxuries. However, such firms are looking for new hires with a proven track record, something they have worked on or some place they have worked at that can demonstrate their proficiency. In today’s world, with the current state of the economy, hiring teams are under greater pressure to find candidates who have prior knowledge in the field or sector of industry, and can begin working on live projects as early as possible. No longer do companies have budgets that allow new recruits to  pass through extensive training before being put on the job. In today’s world, it is simply not enough to have a high GPA and a great academic transcript. You must be able to articulate your skills in a tangible way. The bulk of weight of today’s resume’s is given to work experience. Continue reading →