GIBS Business School has implemented a well-structured, holistic, and ongoing placement support system, which begins on the first day of the student's first year, and continues throughout the entire duration of their studies and until they achieve final placements. This supports and equips students with all of the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to be prepared for job interviews when companies come to campus to recruit graduates.
Career Orientation and Skills Assessment take place within the first week of the first semester and are conducted by the GIBS Placement Team, who help students develop a clear understanding of what is expected from them by the corporate sector, set short- and long-term goals, as well as begin identifying the types of jobs they want to apply for.
While in their first year of study, students focus on developing core competencies required to succeed in the business world. Using workshops, tests, group discussion, and presentations to facilitate this learning process, students will develop the following skills: Communication, fundamentals of Business, Analytical thinking, Resume writing, Personality development.
In addition, first-year students will also have the opportunity to attend guest lectures and industry speakers, which will expand their knowledge and understanding of the corporate sector and how it operates.
The focus of second-year students will begin to shift to more practical application of previously learned skills and knowledge, and towards preparing to work in a corporate environment (i.e., corporate readiness). Practical application of their learning will occur through additional domain training sessions, live projects, summer internships, mock interviews (weekly or bi-weekly), and individual coaching from their mentor that provides student-specific feedback on each student's strengths and weaknesses. The placement cell also works closely with each student, as they prepare for their job search, and coordinate pre-placement activities, interview schedules/preparation, and final offer processes for all students.
From start to finish in the program, students will have professional support via individualised career advising, cycle of feedback post-evaluation and recruiters from various industries so that they can find jobs that match their career goals. As a whole, the programme consists of early preparation, ongoing guidance and targeted support so that students will feel confident and be successful in the competitive job placement market.
