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- Title
Soft Skills in Engineering Education: Industry Perspective.
- Authors
Sripala, B.; Praveen, G. V.
- Abstract
Despite constant updating of syllabus and core content, it is observed that soft skills are not given a significant part among the various skills set imparted to an engineering graduate. On completion of the course, engineering graduates are supposed to step into their career with confidence and should be able to perform as per the expectations of industry. Modern HR selection process is competency-based and professional students are expected to practice Industry-demanded skills and be ready to face the selection process. Keeping this key aspect into consideration, training is important for engineering students to enhance their skills and to achieve good placement in various Industries. Training of students and equipping them with life skills has become an important responsibility of the Institutions. Along with technical expertise, development of a holistic personality is also necessary. The present paper discusses the mechanisms which can reinforce the students' abilities to secure jobs and retain the same.
- Publication
Language in India, 2011, Vol 11, Issue 10, p277
- ISSN
1930-2940
- Publication type
Academic Journal