Are you highly qualified?

Hi friends, 

I am just sharing a few examples of people whom I have met recently. 

Eg 1 -A guy from a below average family background, poor schooling, not presentable ..couldn't get admission in a decent college (thank god! ) 

He did an animation course and learnt all software related to designing. Attended his first interview along with his portfolio of works done and got his first job with a high paying salary not even given to PGs. Now he handles entire online marketing of the company. 

Eg 2 - A guy from a well- off family, international schooling, high- fi life, well groomed. Managed to get admission in a decent college, Did MBA. Got job in sales, didnt like it, threw it and went to some other profile.  Then jumped to HR and then to something else. Now hunting for a job.

Eg 3 - Last day I met this smart young man who is our client and on casual discussion, I found that he is just 26yrs and is handling pan- india business development for this Delhi based company. He travels pan -India and establishes business units in the cities. Within the past two years he has set up offices in over 10 locations and set up running the branch. He is an IIT chennai guy specialised in Ocean technology. But I was surprised at the way he talked business strategy, his selling skills and the way he was focused on his task and managed his own time! 

Eg 4- A guy who has done his BTech from a decent Engg college in IT.  When asked whether he can design a simple website with 10 pages, prompt came the answer- "Maam, I don't know programming and all. I will learn and do it" . But you have mentioned in your resume that you know web designing.  OK, how much time you will need to learn? , "Maam, i dont know, may be three months". Me- So, until you learn , why should I pay you? You learn and come with your portfolio.. I will hire you.

Now, Y did I narrate this four examples? 

Just to highlight the fact that , gone are the days when Educational qualifications mattered. Now is the time to really focus on SKILL Development. 

My dear students who are about to pass out- Please FOCUS on developing your SKILLSETS while in college, so that you become EMPLOYABLE immediately. 

CeeVee