I have been observing a lot of Engineering and Management Colleges and their managements. Everyone knows that the students do not have a good understanding of English; they don't use the right verbiage. Also, they do not have communication skills. Many recruiting companies and agencies, after the campus drive process, frequently complain that the communication skills of the students are poor. In spite of all this, neither the college managements nor the students do anything to change the situation to their advantage. Nobody bothers to correct the situation. Surprising.
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Mr. Rao, you have rightly pointed out that engineering and management graduates lack communication skills and are not polished according to the requirements of the corporate world. But I would also like to mention that institutes are now waking up to this challenge and have started conducting personality development and communication skills sessions. Though it is still at a very nascent stage and will take time to be realized to its full potential.
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Dear Mr. Rao,
You are right. The colleges are focusing on manufacturing graduates in mass, both arts and science, and engineering. Anyhow, they get a job and after that suffer a lot to retain it. At that point, only they realize the mistake of not heeding the seniors who had suggested becoming versatile. But now there is a small change in this. Colleges in small towns are doing better in this regard. Let this attitude spread.
Jeganathan Soft Skills and Communication Skills Trainer.
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You are right. The colleges are focusing on manufacturing graduates in mass, both arts and science, and engineering. Anyhow, they get a job and after that suffer a lot to retain it. At that point, only they realize the mistake of not heeding the seniors who had suggested becoming versatile. But now there is a small change in this. Colleges in small towns are doing better in this regard. Let this attitude spread.
Jeganathan Soft Skills and Communication Skills Trainer.
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Dear All,
Yes, English is a very essential tool in the corporate sector, as well as in all offices and industries. While completing any degree or courses, our education system has to improve to provide complete and competent English communication skills tests. Rehearsal conduct is needed for each candidate, which will build confidence in everyone.
Ashwath Joshi
Manager Accounts in the Hotel Industry
From India, Bangalore
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Yes, English is a very essential tool in the corporate sector, as well as in all offices and industries. While completing any degree or courses, our education system has to improve to provide complete and competent English communication skills tests. Rehearsal conduct is needed for each candidate, which will build confidence in everyone.
Ashwath Joshi
Manager Accounts in the Hotel Industry
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Greetings,
I have been on both sides of the table; hence, I know that it goes hand in hand. Preparation taken by a student can be easily powered by certification on Communication (Search on Cite | Search on Google) by Cambridge through the British Council, which costs around 3k. It's not just the unavailability of the right information but the zeal to remain flawless that can make a difference. Hope the students in question are reading this.
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I have been on both sides of the table; hence, I know that it goes hand in hand. Preparation taken by a student can be easily powered by certification on Communication (Search on Cite | Search on Google) by Cambridge through the British Council, which costs around 3k. It's not just the unavailability of the right information but the zeal to remain flawless that can make a difference. Hope the students in question are reading this.
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Hi all,
I am conducting Campus Recruitment Training for Final Year Engineering students in a few colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Unfortunately, it is a matter of too little too late. This kind of knowledge sharing should take place from the first year itself. One can't create miracles in such matters.
All the Colleges and B-schools are focusing only on churning out as many students as possible, and they hardly bother about the English and communication skills of their wards. In major metros, this issue is not serious, but in the interiors, this is a fact.
The problem is even the Faculty members in many engineering colleges are just as old as the final year students. Their English knowledge and skills are equally shallow. Therefore, the starting point is somewhere else because the students are also taught technical subjects with 90% mother tongue and 10% English!
After they come out of their Colleges, they post queries on professional sites like Cite HR and ask for guidance from seniors on how to write one simple sentence in English! What a pity!
From India, Bengaluru
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I am conducting Campus Recruitment Training for Final Year Engineering students in a few colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Unfortunately, it is a matter of too little too late. This kind of knowledge sharing should take place from the first year itself. One can't create miracles in such matters.
All the Colleges and B-schools are focusing only on churning out as many students as possible, and they hardly bother about the English and communication skills of their wards. In major metros, this issue is not serious, but in the interiors, this is a fact.
The problem is even the Faculty members in many engineering colleges are just as old as the final year students. Their English knowledge and skills are equally shallow. Therefore, the starting point is somewhere else because the students are also taught technical subjects with 90% mother tongue and 10% English!
After they come out of their Colleges, they post queries on professional sites like Cite HR and ask for guidance from seniors on how to write one simple sentence in English! What a pity!
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Dear Mr. Rao,
You are absolutely correct. I would even like to add that not only communication, but the quality of education is also very poor. Graduated students often teach the new batch. I don't mean that all colleges are the same, but most of them follow a similar pattern. I agree that learning from books is primarily the student's responsibility. However, a college should provide a mix of average, easy learning, and challenging academic material. It is the minimum responsibility of the college management to focus on both communication skills and the content they are delivering.
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Vandana.k
From India, Hyderabad
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You are absolutely correct. I would even like to add that not only communication, but the quality of education is also very poor. Graduated students often teach the new batch. I don't mean that all colleges are the same, but most of them follow a similar pattern. I agree that learning from books is primarily the student's responsibility. However, a college should provide a mix of average, easy learning, and challenging academic material. It is the minimum responsibility of the college management to focus on both communication skills and the content they are delivering.
Thanks,
Vandana.k
From India, Hyderabad
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Hello Friends,
Professionals and intellectuals have expressed their valuable views on this topic. Their experiences are worthy of note. Many institutions and coaching centers that are in the business of imparting English communication skills are focusing first on grammar and then activities. Primarily, what I feel is that imparting speaking skills involves cultivating a habit of speaking first. The student should get rid of the fear of speaking. Once they develop a habit of speaking, then they can correct their language. As a second step, one should also develop a good amount of vocabulary, which is absolutely necessary to learn any language. Once the student has enough vocabulary and has cultivated a speaking habit, I think they can speak reasonably good English. Views are welcome.
From India, Bangalore
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Professionals and intellectuals have expressed their valuable views on this topic. Their experiences are worthy of note. Many institutions and coaching centers that are in the business of imparting English communication skills are focusing first on grammar and then activities. Primarily, what I feel is that imparting speaking skills involves cultivating a habit of speaking first. The student should get rid of the fear of speaking. Once they develop a habit of speaking, then they can correct their language. As a second step, one should also develop a good amount of vocabulary, which is absolutely necessary to learn any language. Once the student has enough vocabulary and has cultivated a speaking habit, I think they can speak reasonably good English. Views are welcome.
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Hi Shariani,
I refer to your posting. I am conducting Campus Recruitment Training in Engineering Colleges in Andhra Pradesh. I completed the module in two colleges in Anantapur, AP and am now likely to go to Vizag. It is really a challenge to make the students come out and share their problems in terms of communication. I have to do a lot of coaxing with practical games linked to communication. I also share modules on Aptitude, Leadership Skills, Problem-solving, etc. Unlike MNCs and IT companies, Trainers are paid a pittance when it comes to Engineering Colleges, but then I am driven more by my passion and with a desire to improve the knowledge levels of the children of the next generation and not by MONEY. The infrastructure in many engineering colleges in the interiors of the country is woefully lacking, but I still manage to take all those shortcomings in my stride!
You can check my profile attached herewith. I also have my own website: R2R HR Services.
I will be willing to do my bit of contribution for the betterment of students.
Thanks.
From India, Bengaluru
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I refer to your posting. I am conducting Campus Recruitment Training in Engineering Colleges in Andhra Pradesh. I completed the module in two colleges in Anantapur, AP and am now likely to go to Vizag. It is really a challenge to make the students come out and share their problems in terms of communication. I have to do a lot of coaxing with practical games linked to communication. I also share modules on Aptitude, Leadership Skills, Problem-solving, etc. Unlike MNCs and IT companies, Trainers are paid a pittance when it comes to Engineering Colleges, but then I am driven more by my passion and with a desire to improve the knowledge levels of the children of the next generation and not by MONEY. The infrastructure in many engineering colleges in the interiors of the country is woefully lacking, but I still manage to take all those shortcomings in my stride!
You can check my profile attached herewith. I also have my own website: R2R HR Services.
I will be willing to do my bit of contribution for the betterment of students.
Thanks.
From India, Bengaluru
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