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Agenda
Industry Analysis
Earlier Economy Vs. New Economy 
• Intense competition –open 
market 
• Multiple sector –global 
opportunities 
• Tighter tax laws 
• Controlled markets –low 
competition 
• Few industries / sectors – 
largely domestic 
• Lax tax laws
Job Opportunities 
Earlier Economy Vs. New Economy 
• Limited type of roles/careers 
• Roles for ‘qualified’ people 
• Low salary differentiation 
across Industries 
• Multiple roles/careers 
• Reducing linkage between 
qualification and role 
• Rapid growth in base salary 
levels
Profile 
Earlier Economy Vs. New Economy 
• Graduates or Engineers 
• Few Post graduates 
/management graduates 
• Savings mentality 
• Stature conscious 
• Mindset about select type 
of careers 
• Specialists in addition to 
regular professionals 
• Mentality to: 
–Spend 
–Get rich quick 
• Open to multiple careers 
• Increasing consciousness of 
what I want
Expectations 
Earlier Economy Vs. New Economy 
• Having a good job 
• Long term association 
with a company 
• Growth over a period 
• What I get determines where 
I go 
• Short associations 
• Rapid growth
Remuneration Objective 
Earlier Economy Vs. New Economy 
• Pay for qualification and 
Experience 
• Differentiate through overt 
Symbols 
• Exploit tax loopholes 
• Attract & retain talent 
• Pay based on value 
• Be legally compliant
Remuneration Structure 
Earlier Economy Vs. New Economy 
• Multiple allowances 
• Grade based perks 
• No performance linked pay 
Fixed pay –With freedom to 
individual 
Performance linked incentives 
ESOP
Likely Future Trends
Future Trends 
• Qualification v/s Role mismatch 
• Money …. search for satisfaction 
• Increasing awareness of interests 
• Short tenures: investment in Individuals dilemmas 
• Need for continued relevance : Current employability v/s 
future 
• Employability
The Future Trend of Employees 
• Creating wholesomeness for individuals 
• Freedom to Individual 
• Organization driven
Hypothesis on future Remuneration Trends 
• Net Present Value v/s Future Earning Value Enhancer 
• Building employability value 
• Shifting focus from present to present & future 
• Individualized / Customized Remuneration: 
• Different drivers for different People 
• Based on individual interests
Into The Micro World of Students
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.
Where do you see yourself after your degree???
Is this what you want???
Where is the Gap??? 
• Attitude 
• Domain Knowledge 
• Self Confidence 
• Communication
If you don't think and plan your career 
Wrong choice may lead you to a 
dark door !!!
What Freshers Do??? 
• Package 
• Brand Name 
• Bond Duration 
• Training 
• Sacrifice their interest for money 
• Solely depend on Institute 
• Designation and position 
• Location
What Corporate Expects From Freshers ??? 
• Right Attitude 
• Hardwork 
• Quick Learner 
• Honesty 
• 
• Longevity & Integrity 
• Creative & Energetic 
( Hire for right attitude and train for skill )
The Gap 
What Corporate expects and what they actually get. 
Parameters Industruy 
Expectation 
Performance Gap 
Attitude & Ability to learn 93% 47% 43% 
Domain Knowledge 92% 30% 62% 
Commitment & Dedication 94% 37% 57% 
Self Motivation 92% 37% 55% 
Ethical Behaviour 87% 42% 45% 
Self Decipline 93% 34% 59%
Your Next Step 
• Develope positive attitude 
• Retention & use of knowledge 
• Plan your work and work your plan 
• Challenge yourself to sharpen your skills 
• Push your limits 
• Do it for the cause, cause is for yourself
Skills For Success In The Industry 
● Combination of generalist and 
specialist knowledge 
● Good communication skills 
● Effective interpersonal skills 
● Apply appropriate theoretical and 
practical knowledge 
● A personal commitment to 
professional standards
Hmm.. I can do that
Start Changing yourself today... Its now or Never 
If you wait, all that happens is you get older.
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