Placement Officer

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Research and gather information about job fairs and relevant recruitment advertisements to expand placement opportunities.
• Work closely with educational institutions, employers, and industry partners to identify and secure job opportunities for students.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and industry professionals to understand their hiring needs.
• Understand and assess the hiring expectations of companies to ensure the right candidate fit.
• Coordinate the entire placement process including scheduling interviews, facilitating job offers, and monitoring placement outcomes.
• Provide personalized career counselling and guidance to students.
• Assist students with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Organize and participate in career fairs, networking events, employer presentations, and campus drives to boost placement activities.
• Should have existing client data and corporate contacts to accelerate the placement process.

Qualifications and Skills :

Minimum of 1 year of experience in placement, or client acquisition.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships with employers and clients.

Proven ability in client acquisition and business development.

Knowledge of the job market, especially in fields related to Data Science, Data Analytics, and Generative AI.

Ability to organize and manage multiple placement activities simultaneously.

Strong negotiation skills to secure the best possible employment offers for students.

Familiarity with placement management software and CRM tools is an advantage.