Initially, we intended to charge a minimal fee for the workshop. However, after reaching out to prospective participants, we realized many were not familiar with this format of workshop and its benefits. Consequently, we adjusted our approach by reducing the training content and offering the workshop for free for a few sessions. This will allow participants to experience our training and become familiar with our brand, with the goal of offering paid workshops in the future.
Inaugural of the workshop
We had 14 participants in this workshop, which focused on learning the basics of Data Analytics using Zoho. Additionally, we provided career-oriented training, helping engineers craft ATS-friendly resumes and more.
Umesh hosted the inaugural session, which began at 10:00 am. The session featured addresses from Director Diana G Hombal, Trainer Shruthi Prabhakar, and Edcite Mysore representative V. Hemanth Kumar, a Software Developer.
Diana G. Hombal underscored the importance of direction for student participants, noting how the workshop title, "Career Compass," aptly captured this necessity. She used the metaphor of a tool-kit, comparing skills such as analytics and communication to essential tools like pliers and wrenches needed to navigate various career paths. Diana also commended the participants for stepping out of their comfort zones and taking the first step towards acquiring new skills by attending the workshop at Tekvocation.
V. Hemanth Kumar provided a brief overview of Edcite, explaining how the company caters to US schools. He shared insights into his work at Edcite and the significant role analytics play in the company's operations.
Shruthi Prabhakar in her address, walked the students through the fundamentals of data analytics, highlighting its necessity and the importance of meaningful data in making informed decisions in areas such as Sales, Marketing, and HR. She also covered the key features of Zoho Analytics.
The learning sessions began with "Understanding the Engineering Job Market" by Dr. Sandhya Seshadri, who helped participants explore key factors influencing engineers' job search. She facilitated the session through various examples, analogies, and quizzes. It covered challenges for new engineers in securing their first job, examined job market complexities, emphasized the importance of ATS-optimized resumes, highlighted the value of acquiring new skills, and underscored the role of soft skills in securing job offers. Overall, participants gained valuable insights and strategies to navigate the job market effectively and improve their job search outcomes.