Get Job Ready!

How to Land Your Dream Job Out of College

Millions of students graduate every year from college in India and are quickly faced with a problem: they do not have a pathway to a job or career. This is a major obstacle, not only for students, but also parents, the country's colleges and the entire society.

Get Job Ready lays out a clear framework, built on global best practices, to plan, develop and execute one’s successful transition from college to job. And, it comes with concrete plans and steps to address the youth employability issue head-on.

Publisher: Penguin Random House India

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About The Author

Vasu Eda

Vasu Eda is the co-founder and CEO of RiseSharp, which helps college students in India successfully transition from college to career. Vasu is also the founder of SpanOne, and its FirstReach Program, which helps high school students achieve their college goals.

Vasu dedicates the book to parents facing socio-economic challenges who invest in their children’s education for a better future.

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Foreword by Dr. Palle Rama Rao

Recipient of Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards

When I met Mr. Vasu Eda for the first time in 2018, he eloquently articulated his interest in addressing the challenges faced by the millions of India’s college graduates each year. Today, the majority of college students in India don’t have an outcome in hand on the day they collect their certificate. Mr. Eda just did not see it only as a problem for students, parents, and educational institutions, but rather as a problem for the nation.

Over the years, so much has been written on career planning and development for professionals. This book, Get Job Ready, fills the void that has been left far too long unaddressed–India’s youth and college students.

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Job Outcome

India is one of the fastest growing markets in the world, and its demand for fresh talent is strong. The startup ecosystem is becoming a growth driver.

Workplace of Today

The workplace of today is vastly different from the past. Today’s workplace is agile and fluid with a focus on everyone being on a team, working toward a common goal and vision.

Job Readiness

Today’s employers want job-ready college graduates. Experiences and employability skills are the crucial attribute that employers want in candidates.

Interview

Before you walk into a job interview, it’s important to be prepared so that you’ll be ready to answer questions and outshine the other candidates.

Employability Skills

Communication

Employers want to hire those with good communication skills because they are integral to many aspects of a job, including the ability to articulate thoughts and ideas.

Digital Competence

Being digitally competent means that you have the knowledge, skill and ability when using technology to be competent at the tasks you are responsible for in your job.

Work Ethic

No matter how strong your hard skills are, if you are not professional and unable to demonstrate a strong work ethic, you will not be valued in the workplace.

Problem Solving

Show employers that you are a creative problem solver, able to handle situations that do not have a fixed solution through experiential learning.

Teamwork

Teamwork is a necessary skill to have for almost every industry. Employers look for job candidates who have an ability to work well with others to achieve goals.

Job Search Ready

With a strong list of skills, the next step is to articulate your skills and experiences via your resume, in interviews, and in your LinkedIn profile.

The Book Provides You
Tools to Successfully Transition from College to Career.

  • Gain job experience through internships and volunteering
  • Incorporate class projects into your resume
  • Create a LinkedIn profile that will attract employers
  • Handle an interview with preparation
  • Get worksheets and guides to create your career pathway
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The Book Provides You
Tools to Successfully Transition from College to Career.

  • Gain job experience through internships and volunteering
  • Incorporate class projects into your resume
  • Create a LinkedIn profile that will attract employers
  • Handle an interview with preparation
  • Get worksheets and guides to create your career pathway
ORDER NOW AT AMAZON

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