get job ready

Get Job-ready... Tathagat Varma

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Very grim reality :( •  Only 2.3% workforce is formally

trained •  Over 80% graduates are

unemployable •  Serious "skilled labor" shortage •  25 Crore worker shortage by 2022

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Why? •  We have no "dream" •  Lack of initiative •  Unwilling to take risks •  Desire to "fit in" rather than

"stand out

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So, your plan? What are you waiting for?

Some ideas... Hint: there are no shortcuts!

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Mastery Be the best in that one area

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Learn tech Tech illiterate have no future

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Acquire a skill Dance, music, photography...anything!

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Think Develop a creative mindset

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Solve Solving a real problem helps everyone

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Share We grow by sharing knowledge

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Network Find people who inspire you!

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Recap •  Develop deep expertise •  Learn technology •  Acquire side skills •  Think creatively •  Do experiments •  Solve real problems •  Share your knowledge •  Build your network

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