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An In-house Newsletter dedicated for Placement Activity viz.,Training the students for Competitive Examination (IAS/KAS..), Interviews & Facilitating Campus Selections by various Organizations etc.

VOLUME: 2 ISSUE: 16 APR 15, 2011

Editor: Prof.A.Narayana Prasad, Associate Professor in Hindi & Convener, JIPC – narayanprasad_a@yahoo.com

‘Problem Solving and Decision Making’ Aptitude Test is compulsory to grab any post irrespective of Government or MNCs. In the Aptitude Test, some of questions are being framed under this chapter. Now it is compulsory for CSAT-2011 aspirants.

As a civil servant you are expected to make quick, reasoned, logical and welfare oriented decisions. Once the decision is taken you should stick to your stand and should not bow down before political or industry pressure. The questions based on this will test your decision making skills, something, which the prelims never did. You will also be tested on your sincerity, honesty, and integrity towards the civil services values. Till now candidates feigned these qualities in the IAS interview and got through. This will not be possible any more.

This part of the examination measures your ability to use logic and common sense in solving of problems confronted in modern day today administration. The questions will generally relate to situations that require you either to take some action, to explain why an action has or would be taken or to interpret what the action implies. In Problem Solving and Decision Making there is a classic five step approach which would enable you to solve most the questions easily. The steps are:     

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Now let us look at these steps in greater detail 1. Identify the problem: Read the question carefully, and clearly identify what is being asked. What is the special problem or point of the question? Is there any specific order you must follow? Are there any special instructions you must follow?

2. Identify the possible solutions: Read all the choices carefully to identify one that best solves the problem.

3. Select the best solution and then defend it: Answer the question why does this solve the problem?

Does it solve the problem with least risk, danger or damage?

Always keep in mind that the consequences could be physical or mental. Will it solve the problem within the reasonable time?

Have you answered all the parts of the question? Are they in correct order?

4. Eliminate other choices that:        

5.

Are contradictory to what is required Call for unnecessary actions or risk Require that an instruction be disobeyed Insult, disregard or interfere with the basic values of our constitution Benefit only specific person or group Only partially solve the problem Procrastinate the real problem Call for an action you are unauthorized to take are not in a position to implement

Make the decision and record it.

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One day training programme at Y D D First Grade College, Belur Of late, the pattern of teaching at Degree level is changing. Many Principals and Professors are eagerly taking the new change with enthusiasm. They are feeling the necessasity of the Placement Cell or Career & Counseling Cell in each and every college irrespective whether it is a Government College or a Private/Aided College.

This change is obviously bringing cheers in the student’s community. They are now being told on how to plan their careers in a proper way. These students are also being provided with an opportunity to face the interviews conducted by MNCs viz., WIPRO, INFOSYS etc., in their own college or in their own district. This is giving, especially rural students, a great confidence in planning their career in a better way. And those who are being picked-up by these MNCs are becoming adoring figures for their juniors and also this process is helping them to gain more confidence about themselves.

Such an attempt is being made at Y D D First Grade College, Belur also since previous year. This College is situated in a Rural Area of Hassan District. A rigorous attempt is being made in this Academic Year to bring a change in the student’s life. As part of the programme, On 18th March, 2011, a one day training on Career & Counseling was arranged for the final year students. The programme was conducted by Prof.A.Narayana Prasad.,Associate Professor in Hindi & Convener, Job Information & Placement Cell, Govt.Science College, Hassan.

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Dr. I.M.Mohan, Principal emphasizing the need of the Career Counseling to the final year students. Also seen are P.Nandan, Asst.

Professor in Commerce and Prof.A.Narayana Prasad., Associate Professor.

Final year students of BCom/BBM/BA

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Group Photo’s along with Nandan and A.Narayana Prasad.,

People, who change after change – will survive, People, who change with change – People, who change for change –

will live,

will lead.

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INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE - TRUPTHI.T.M. 3rd BSc(BMBt)

The campus recruitment was held on 27th of March 2011 by recruitment team of Infosys, BPO. The campus interview was held by the joint efforts of JIPC, Government Science College, Hassan and Government First Grade College for Women, Hassan. I am very much thankful to our beloved Principal Prof.H.V Lakshminarayana and Prof.A. Narayana Prasad, Prof.Adinarayan for taking the initiative and organizing the process.

Here I am sharing my experience on the day of interview. Many of my friends too attended the interview to know about the interview process. We all know about today's corporate requirements and the skills those employers demand. To many people like me it is a desire to get settled in a MNC. But, it’s not a easy way unless we develop caliber to fetch it. There were around 400 candidates from all over Hassan District who attended the process. Before the selection process began, there was an introductory speech by Prof.A.Narayana Prasad about the company. Mr.Umashankar of Infosys spoke about the company's requirements, aims and objectives.

First round in the selection process was the aptitude test round.2 batches were made and the tests were conducted. It consisted of simple questions including arithmetic, English grammar, logics, basic computer. The short list of 41 students was announced. On hearing my name in the shortlist, I was very much excited and started preparing for the next round. Second round was the group discussion. We had to introduce ourselves, our family background, speak out something general and not the subject. There was a good interaction between the candidates and the personnel. He tested our communication skills, language. The third round was the telephonic round. The HR interview was conducted by the managers of Infosys through phone. We were supposed to speak on our interests, passion for job, achievements and so on. And the final list of 25 candidates was announced. I was at FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER  APR 15, 2011  PAGE 6

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Top of the hill, when my name was called. They informed us that the appointment letters will be sent to us after our exams, there after we have to attend the training at Mysore Campus and then postings will be made.

I was really in need of a job after my graduation. Since the interview was conducted in the college itself and I am one among the selected, I feel secured and worry less. On behalf of all the selected students I once again heartily thank Job Information and Placement Cell (JIPC) of our college especially Prof. A.Narayana Prasad Sir for persuading life science students that they too also capable to participate and grab the jobs at MNCs.

Thank Q All these years Campus Pool-Drives of different MNCs for all the colleges of the District were being conducted in our College itself. But, this year a new attempt has been made to organize the same jointly at few other colleges who show interest in hosting the said event. The co-ordination work with MNCs and other colleges of the District will be carried out at JIPC. The entire arrangement to host will be done by the hosting college.

I hereby, on behalf of Job Information and Placement Cell (JIPC), thank the following of the Government First Grade College for Women, Hassan for the arrangements made on 27th March, 2011 for the smooth conduct of the pooldrive of Infosys-DATA & BPO: 01. The Principal ( Prof.Krishnappa) 02. The Co-oridnator, IQAC ( Dr.Srinivas ) 03. The Convener, Placement Cell ( Prof.Savithri ) and team.

- The Convenor, JIPC (Prof.A.Narayana Prasad.,) Chief Editor : Prof.H V Lakshminarayan, Principal

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