This textbook offers a fresh perspective to the techniques of coping with the challenges of transition from a relaxed campus life to a professional corporate environment. Salient features: Follows a pragmatic approach discusses corporate expectations from students and the means to deliver the expected results Highlights critical soft skills requirements and adopts a practice - oriented approach Discusses high-in-demand technology-based skills (such as database management, data-mining and IT security) Includes important information on professional certification and membership of professional associations.
Table of Contents: Preface I: Putting things in Perspective Introduction and Need for Transition Corporate Expectations Scenario Business Schools Scenario.
II: Personal Effectiveness Enhancement 7Cs Model for Professional Excellence Personality and Personality Development Building Positive Mindset and Work Attitude Values and Ethics Innovation and Creativity Work-Life Balance Time Management Managing Stress.
III: Being Effective in the Organization The 50 New Rules of Work Professional Etiquettes and Mannerisms Building Relationships within an Organization Communication Skills Working in Teams Managing Conflicts Effective Negotiation Skills Creative problem solving Power and Politics in Organizations Managing Your Boss.
IV: Technology Skills and Certifications Introduction and Need for Technology Skills Basic Information Technology (IT) skills Higher Level Information Technology (IT) skills Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Knowledge Professional Memberships and Certifications.
V: Excelling Through Placement Process Writing a Perfect Resume or CV Success at Written Aptitude Test Success at Group Discussions Going through Interview Process Pre- and Post-Interview Follow-up Index.