Deputy Placement Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

• Placement Targets
  
  

Sector-wise Goals

IT Sector:

150 students

Bpo & Kpo

200 students

Banking & Finance

300 students

Total

650 students

Key Insight

Begin by clearly understanding placement targets and designing a strategic plan to achieve them.

• Placement Strategy
  
  

Note

IT placements are currently more competitive. Placement officers should:

Understand job requirements thoroughly.

Ensure students acquire industry-relevant skills.

Assist students in building strong resumes and professional portfolios.

Execution Plan

Conduct

23 placement drives per week across various sectors.

Target

500+ placements within 34 months

Maintain a

7075% conversion rate from interviews to job offers.

Networking & Employer Tie-ups

Build company connections through job portals

: Google, Indeed, Naukri, LinkedIn.

Schedule weekly company visits for direct engagement.

Connect with hiring managers via email, phone, or LinkedIn.

Share suitable student profiles based on job requirements.

Reports & Documentation

Maintain a detailed placement tracker using Google Sheets.

Track interview participation, status, and outcomes for each student.

• Student Engagement Plan
• Pre-Placement Orientation
  
  

Conduct sessions on industry expectations

Organize resume-building workshops

Hold mock interviews

(HR, technical, aptitude).

Provide communication skills training for workplace readiness.

Guide students to create professional LinkedIn profiles

Encourage students to apply directly to job openings sourced by the placement team.

• One-to-One Counselling
  
  

Advise students on career options based on their strengths.

Explain job expectations

(shifts, salary, growth opportunities).

Provide motivation and follow-ups to ensure participation in drives.

• Communication Channels
  
  

Create sector-wise WhatsApp groups

(IT / BPO / Banking).

Share daily job updates, interview schedules, and results

Follow up personally with students who missed placement drives

• Joining & Post-Placement Support
• Joining Process
  
  

Collect and verify student documents

Explain offer letters

(salary, probation, rules).

Guide students on background verification

(ID, PAN, Aadhaar, educational certificates).

• Post-Placement Follow-up
  
  

Conduct check-ins with students and HR during the first 3060 days

Assist in resolving challenges such as work pressure, cultural adaptation, or transport issues

Collect feedback to improve the placement process.

Ensure

80%+ retention of placed students.

Goal

Implement these structured steps to achieve placement targets effectively