We are rolling out 1000s of graduates stamped as engineers who fumble miserably in real world. 3 out of 4 unemployable is a shame for the educational institutes. Something has to be done to create and environment of producing better quality engineers. One aspect which has huge influence on a fresher's success in corporate world is his attitude and soft skills. It is pathetic to see hoards of young professionals joining industry who do not have an inkling on how to carry themselves. Most of them act like junior school students instead of professionals. The integrity, committment and willingness to learn in a job is very important in the first few years. Instead it becomes a rat race to find out who is paying Rs1000 more and jump. Learning becomes secondary and thats a dangerous thing for an young pro.
RE:Quality of engineers important
by timepass on May 01, 2008 11:10 AM Permalink
At the same time, the work culture needs revamp. It is inexcusable on part of managers to demand subordinates work for more than 8 hrs a day. It can not improve efficiency and is detrimental for everyone in the long run. High time some managers learn how to nurture pros. Most of the western world has much higher productivity compared to India even though they work 8 hour days.
RE:Quality of engineers important
by crux er on May 01, 2008 11:19 AM Permalink
You are hitting the point, but not highlighting it correctly - productivity
Working for 8 hours with the correct productivity is the key here. In our country, if there is no boss around, people tend to relax and there goes the work for the day. So, Integrity & commitment(like how timepass has mentioned) are key to move away from the image we have at present in India
