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GIBS Business School in Bangalore generally differentiates its students from other B-schools during placement through the following ways:

• Practical and Industry-Ready Training

In contrast to many other B-School programs where training is almost solely limited to text book theory, GIBS students learn through hands-on experiential learning utilizing industry projects, case studies, live simulations and frequent interaction with the corporate world. As a result, GIBS students are employable from the initial phases of their course.

•  Dedicated Finishing School and Soft Skills Development

GIBS students attend a dedicated Finishing School (CPMP) which focuses on communication, interviewing, aptitude and professional skills training. This builds students' confidence and helps them to stand out when it comes time for placement interviews.

•  Active Placement Support Throughout the Course

Unlike many B-Schools where placement preparation only takes place at the end of the course, GIBS provides its students with career planning and mentoring, internship opportunities and on-going placement preparation throughout their entire course which helps students create a profile that is strong enough to attract recruiters by the time the companies come for placement.

 Strong Industry and Recruiter Network

• GIBS continually interacts with the industry through workshops and events combining for over 200 recruiters participating in the placement process broadly from BFSI, IT, Consulting, FMCG, and e-Commerce, providing GIBS students with great exposure to potential recruiters providing them with a wider range of opportunity for placement.

 Holistic Development Focus

In addition to the academics GIBS students receive training in leadership, team building, innovation, emotional intelligence and corporate mentoring which are all valued by recruiters helping it's students to differentiate themselves from those from B-Schools that focus on theoretical knowledge.

The placement facilities of GIBS carry on throughout student's entire education beginning from the very first year of school. In their initial orientation, students are provided with an overview of how to prepare for their future careers emphasizing professional competencies along with details of the professional qualifications required by companies in the student's chosen field of study. The placement office and Finishing School offer students assistance in developing their resumes and cover letters as well as providing training in communications, interpersonal skills and interview techniques. During the course of the program, students will continue to develop their employable skills by participating in: soft skills workshops, mock interviews, practice group discussions, sector-specific training, a mentorship programme and career development. Throughout the year, students will also have the opportunity to meet with business representatives during corporate mentorship events, complete internships or live project as well as networking with professionals by providing students with early exposure to the business community. Lastly, in the final year, the placement office will coordinate recruitment drives and job placement for eligible students ensuring that they have equal access to internships or job offers based upon eligibility. The placement facilities and overall student development process guarantee that when students enter the business community they will be academically qualified, professionally competent and mentally prepared to begin their careers.

GIBS Business School uses a student-centric structure to encourage and assist students in choosing their specializations. The initial portion of the programme provides students with core content from the major managerial faculty members of Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, and Analytics to allow them to gauge their strengths/interests before electing a specialization.

Students will receive personalized one-on-one advisory sessions from faculty members and career counselors to assist in the evaluation of skill sets, career aspirations, and how each of the competency-based management areas relates to specific market demand before selecting their specialization. Students will also have access to practical knowledge of the respective management competencies through various industry-related experiences, including guest speakers, industry interaction events, and internship placement.

The organisation will also provide students with information on industry trends and specific role-related requirements, enabling them to select respective competencies with long-term career growth and opportunity potential.

GIBS Business School is unique compared to other B-schools because it blends firm discipline, an industry-oriented focus and holistic development. The students on-campus have a very professional environment that promotes corporate grooming and includes guest sessions on a regular basis, continuous skill development in addition to their academic enhancement. The student experience at GIBS is enhanced by the use of experiential learning through participation in live projects, internship opportunities, club participation, and leadership training as opposed to more conventionally-based lecture-type experiences associated with other schools.

The supportive and multicultural nature of the GIBS environment encourages students to collaborate with others in many areas through participation in numerous events and activities such as social activities, festivals and management activities. The presence of structured mentoring programs, finishing school modules and ongoing corporate involvement leads to an environment that fosters a more career-orientated and practice-driven culture, which helps the students of GIBS to have a successful personal and professional future.

GIBS Business School promotes total personal growth through the integration of academic studies and structured skill-building programmes with practical experience. In addition to their regular Academic coursework, students participate in communication training, aptitude development, leadership Workshops, and personality development programmes to develop confidence, presentation skills, teamwork, and professional/Workplace Etiquette. Students at GIBS Business School also have the opportunity to participate in various clubs, cultural events, sporting activities, and have the chance to develop their social and interpersonal skills using the real-world confidence gained from participating in many different types of activities during their time at GIBS. Students are involved in mentorship and/ or internship opportunities, and various live project opportunities and value-added programmes to help develop them as individuals, as well as academically.

Through its systematic method of substantial mentorship, hands-on experiences, and ongoing learning, GIBS enables students to have long-term clarity in their careers. Students participate in an individual counselling with developmental assessments and assessments of personality from the start through mentoring programmes, enabling students to develop self-awareness of their strengths, preferences, and competencies for different career choices.

Additionally, students are exposed to different employment roles and sectors via GIBS' provision of actual internships, live company projects, visits to companies, and guest speakers. As students gain hands-on working exposure to different jobs within companies, this exposure enables them to explore a variety of employment options before deciding on one.

The skill sets that students will need for their respective career paths are developed through regular training sessions focused on communication skills, aptitude development, leadership skills, and resume writing.

With the ongoing guidance, support and feedback of faculty mentors, industry professionals and the placement cell, GIBS assists students with identifying specific career aspirations and developing a plan for achieving those aspirations.