“Understanding Student Preference & Job Category Awareness – Phase 2”

The Training & Placement Cell organized a training session for teachers titled “Understanding Student Preference & Job Category Awareness – Phase 2” on 29 July 2026 at MP Narayana Menon Hall. The session was conducted with the objective of strengthening teachers’ understanding of students’ career preferences and creating greater awareness about different job categories and placement opportunities. The programme aimed to Develop teachers’ understanding of students’ career interests and job preferences. To Create awareness about various job categories and emerging career opportunities. Enable teachers to provide more effective career guidance and placement support to students. Familiarize faculty members with the MySkillDB placement tool.

Session Details:

The session was handled by Mr. Ajay Krishnan, Product Strategist & Technology Leader, MySkillDB. The resource person provided valuable insights into understanding students’ career aspirations and identifying suitable job categories based on their interests, skills, qualifications, and career goals. A significant component of the session was the introduction to MySkillDB, a placement-oriented tool designed to support an organized and efficient placement process. Faculty members were introduced to the various aspects of the tool and its relevance in understanding student profiles, career preferences, and placement requirements. The session also emphasized the importance of faculty involvement in the placement ecosystem. Teachers were encouraged to understand the changing employment landscape and guide students towards suitable career pathways based on their individual strengths and aspirations. The training session enhanced faculty members’ awareness of students’ career preferences and the diverse job opportunities available in the current employment market. Participants gained an understanding of how technology-enabled placement tools such as MySkillDB can support systematic student profiling and placement management. The session also encouraged faculty members to play a more active role in identifying student aspirations, guiding them towards suitable career options, and strengthening the overall placement ecosystem of the institution. The “Understanding Student Preference & Job Category Awareness – Phase 2” training session was a valuable initiative towards developing a more student-centric and systematic placement process. The insights shared by Mr. Ajay Krishnan helped faculty members understand their role in supporting students’ career development while also familiarizing them with tools and procedures for effective placement management. The programme contributed to the Training & Placement Cell’s objective of building a stronger and more efficient.