For all of you looking to join top BPOs in India to give your careers a perfect start, here’s some interesting information for you. NASSCOM has recently released the updated list of the top BPOs in India. The rankings are based upon two categories- top employers and top companies. A list of the top IT services exporters also accompanies the BPO rankings. You can also access the annual revenues of these big guns, their past rankings and how they fare in competition against top BPOs all over the world.Check out the list here.
With the internet becoming more and more accessible and one of the major sources of entertainment and information, it is only natural that online courses and training will gain more leverage by the day. Besides corporate training and communication,several courses are also becoming available online. Many of these courses are job-oriented and designed to improve employability skills as well as computer literacy.
The obvious advantage of online courses is that they can be offered to a large number of students and the institutes or organizations need not worry about facilities such as classrooms and equipments. In addition to that, taking online courses is a great way to experience education standards and the education system abroad. You need not travel to a foreign country to take a course that is being offered online. You get access to the faculty and online resources of reputed institutions abroad by taking their courses online. Needless to mention that a certificate from an institute of repute can greatly enhance your demand in the job-market.
Not too many institutions in India offer courses online whereas this practice has gained a lot of popularity in the West. I guess we can start by offering part of our distance learning courses online so that Universities won’t have to ship large amounts of reading material to their students. We can even look forward to the theoretical exams being conducted online in due time. This will make distance education cost-effective while retaining its wide accessibility.
However, for that to happen, we need to ensure computers and the internet reach all our villages and towns. Here’s hoping that happens soon. To get an idea about the variety of courses that can be taken online, visit this link.
As mentioned in an earlier post, job-opportunities in Hyderabad are on the rise. Among various other profiles, marketing and communication is also doing well as seen from a recent list. In the same post I had mentioned that there is an increasing demand for experienced professionals. A look at the list confirms that information as well. Clearly the experience and expertise of people with adequate professional knowledge and domain experience are being highly sought after.
There is nothing better than to learn English through regular practice. However not all of us might have access to English schools or a circle of people to converse with in English. In that case online learning resources can come in handy . The advantage here is that there is plenty of material out there on the web and all major aspects of communication (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are covered. The icing on the cake is that they come to you for free and you can access them anytime according to your convenience.
Online resources provide you plenty of choices. It is easy to find material suited for all levels so you just need to try and figure out which exercises will be suitable for you and then get started on all that the resource has to offer in that category. Some websites offer you trial tests as well so that you can assess your competence from time to time. Since all the exercises are online, the fear of making mistakes in front of an audience can be ruled out and you can feel free to take the listening and speaking exercises that are on offer.
From time to time I will provide links to learning materials online. You can access a good source here.
Candidates looking for quality voice and accent training are generally confused when it comes to choosing a training centre. Riding the BPO boom, plenty of such institutes have mushroomed all over and naturally they all claim to have excellent faculty and infrastructure. However, a name that is well known and respected all over the world is the British Council and we can be reasonably sure of the quality of its programmes given the vast experience which backs its claims.The British Council offers a course for BPO aspirants where pronunciation, orientation to accents,proper telephone conversation and functional English are duly covered. So for those of you who want to be well-equipped to make it big in BPOs, the call centre training offered by British Council should be an obvious choice.
Click here to learn more about the course and how to apply.
To impress the recruiters and bag your dream job, you need to be careful about how your Resume/CV looks. Initially when you are applying for a job, it’s your CV which will do the talking on your behalf and taking care to make it stand out will enhance your chances of getting the interview call. We are all familiar with the fact that we require a CV as we step into professional life but many of us approach the task of putting it together rather carelessly and have to face rejection at the initial screening as a result.
It is therefore advisable to do some reading and find out how to make your CV more prominent. Many candidates, including you, will be apply and companies will try to shortlist those who have the right skills and experience for the vacant profiles they are looking to fill. Therefore when you have a particular opening in mind, make sure you highlight all that you have done so far that satisfy the company’s requirements. Some organizations will ask for a cover letter in addition to your CV for information which a CV can’t provide.Time spent on knowing what companies look for from candidates when they apply is a good investment and will surely enable you to get ahead.
You can take a look at this article on monster.com for some good tips on how to prepare a CV and cover letter.
Current job openings in Hyderabad seem to be based on communication. A search of the most recent opportunities revealed that many organizations are looking to recruit telesales executives, technical writers, business developers and front office executives. Those who are eyeing such positions better start working on your English right away and good news for all of you who are looking to make a career out of the English writing and communication skills that you have inculcated. Check out the list here and start applying now.
The job market seems to be recovering from recession blues as a survey revealed a rise in hiring activities. According to the survey conducted by naukri.com, hiring increased by 1.3% in July compared to what it was in June. The IT and IteS sectors, retail and real estate displayed a spurt and are leading the pack with other industries such as banking, pharma and biotech picking up pace.
The trend shows an increasing demand for experienced professionals as the industry looks to use their expertise and insight to soar again. Professionals with more than 8 years of experience are highly sought after and recruitment of such professionals are showing maximum growth. Among the Indian cities, Hyderabad, Delhi/NCR and Mumbai saw improvement in hiring whereas Chennai, Bangalore and Pune experienced a slight dip.
This report portrays ongoing progress as recruitment activities had increased by 8.1% in June over its preceding month. To read more about the report and for statistics of individual cities, hit this link.
Wipro BPO has always been a top employer and judging by the current scenario, hiring activities show no sign of weakening. For all those who want a coveted position in Wipro and are reasonably confident about their abilities can take advantage of Wipro’s ongoing recruitment activities. In addition to great benefits, Wipro also offers opportunities for rapid growth and chances of shifting to different positions within the company.
Wipro has its BPOs all over India and currently they are recruiting in large numbers for its Hyderabad and Kolkata offices among others. Candidates from other states are welcome to apply and if selected, will be given free accommodation for 15 days in Hyderabad or Kolkata so that relocation can be facilitated. The recruitment process involves only one round of interviews in which your communication skills will be put to test.
For more information on what Wipro has to offer, follow this link
For those of you who are unaware of growth opportunities in BPOs and how the system works, a recently published article in The Hindu will provide all the necessary information. The article features success stories of employees who joined as trainees and have gone on to become team leaders and managers in their domain. BPOs also offer opportunities to shift from one position to another within the company if your performance is satisfactory. BPOs offer great exposure, chances of improving skills set and good benefits.
Check out the article here.