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The Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur is a premier technical institute in India known for its excellent academic programs and talented student body. Students' Placement Office, IIT Kanpur, proposes the first Career Fest to provide students with a unique opportunity to connect with potential employers and explore their career options.

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Features

OBJECTIVES

MISSION

VISION

The objectives of Career Fest are:

To provide students with a platform to connect with potential employers and explore job opportunities.
To showcase the talent and skills of the student body to companies and organisations.
To provide companies with an opportunity to connect with IIT Kanpur students and build their brands.
To promote the IIT Kanpur brand and increase visibility among potential employers.

Why Participate?

Brand Awareness

Companies can showcase their brand and increase visibility among potential candidates through their participation in the career fest.

Access to Talent

The career fest provides an opportunity for companies to connect with talented students from one of the top institutes of engineering and technology education, which can result in finding the right candidate for job or internship opportunities.

Networking

The career fest provides opportunities for companies to network with other participating companies and industry professionals, which can lead to new relationships and collaborations.

Market Intelligence

Companies can gain insights into the industry and the current job market through their participation in the career fest.

Cost-Effective Recruitment.

Participating in a career fest can be more cost-effective than traditional recruitment methods, as companies can meet with multiple potential candidates in one location.

Building Relationships

The career fest provides a platform for companies to build relationships with potential candidates and institutes, which can result in future collaborations and partnerships.

Reputation Building

Companies can enhance their reputation as attractive employers by participating in a career fest and showcasing their brand and culture to potential candidates.

Target Participants

The target participants for the Career Fest of IIT Kanpur are:

Students of IIT Kanpur
Companies and organisations interested in recruiting IIT Kanpur students
Industry professionals and experts

SCHEDULE

8th and 9th April

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Event Details

The career fest of IIT Kanpur can include a variety of events and activities, including:

Panel Discussions: Panel discussions can be a valuable component of the career fest of IIT Kanpur, offering opportunities for companies and industry professionals to share their insights and knowledge with students. Panel discussions can be organised around the following topics:

Industry Trends: Panelists can discuss the latest trends and innovations in the industry and share their perspectives on the future of the field.
Career Paths: Panelists can discuss their career paths and advise and guide students on pursuing their career goals.
Skills and Knowledge: Panelists can discuss the skills and knowledge most in demand in the industry and offer tips and advice on developing and showcasing these skills.
Company Culture: Panelists can discuss the company culture and work environment and offer insights into what makes their company a great place to work.
Hiring and Recruitment: Panelists can discuss the hiring and recruitment process and offer advice and guidance on how to stand out as a candidate.

Workshops and Seminars: Workshops and seminars can be an integral part of the career fest of IIT Kanpur, providing opportunities for companies and industry professionals to share their knowledge and skills with students. Some of the workshops and seminars that can be organised during the career fest include:

Resume Writing: Companies can conduct workshops on how to write effective resumes and cover letters and offer advice on how to stand out as a candidate.
Interview Skills: Companies can conduct seminars on preparing for job interviews and offer tips on making a positive impression during the interview.
Networking Skills: Companies can conduct workshops on how to network effectively and offer advice on how to make meaningful connections with potential employers and industry professionals.
Career Development: Companies can conduct seminars on developing and advancing their career and offer advice on pursuing their goals and aspirations.
Industry Trends: Companies can conduct workshops on the latest trends and innovations in the industry and offer insights into what the future holds.

Virtual Industry Tours/Tech Demonstrations: In today's digital age, virtual industry tours and tech demonstrations can be an effective way for companies to participate in the career fest of IIT Kanpur. Companies can showcase their products and technology through hands-on demonstrations. Some of the virtual events that can be organised include:

Virtual Industry Tours: Companies can conduct virtual tours of their facilities, showcasing their products and services and providing insight into their operations and culture.
Virtual Tech Demonstrations: Companies can conduct virtual demonstrations of their products and technology, showcasing their capabilities and offering hands-on experience to students.

Hackathons and Competitions: In addition to the events and activities listed above, hackathons and competitions can be included in the career fest of IIT Kanpur as well, including:

Hackathons: Companies can sponsor or participate in hackathons, where students can work together to solve real-world problems and showcase their coding and problem-solving skills.
Innovation Competitions: Companies can participate in innovation competitions, where students can showcase their creative and entrepreneurial ideas.
Technical Competitions: Companies can participate in technical competitions, where students can showcase their technical skills and knowledge in areas such as programming, design, and data analysis.
Product Demos: Companies can participate in product demos, where students can showcase their prototypes and innovative products.
Case Competitions: Companies can participate in case competitions, where students can work together to analyse and solve business problems.
Gaming Competitions: Companies can participate in gaming competitions, where students can showcase their gaming skills and compete against each other.

Career Fair: The career fair is the central component of the IIT Kanpur career fest, providing companies with an opportunity to connect with students and discuss job and internship opportunities. The career fair can be organised as follows:

Recruitment Meetings: Companies can meet with students one-on-one to discuss job and internship opportunities, conduct on-site interviews, and provide information on the hiring process.
Resume Collection: Companies can collect resumes from students, providing an opportunity to review the qualifications and potential of IIT Kanpur's talent.

Networking Receptions: Companies can participate in networking receptions to meet and connect with other industry professionals and potential candidates.