LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 11 : 10 October 2011
ISSN 1930-2940

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Soft Skills in Engineering Education: Industry Perspective

B. Sripala, M.A., B.Ed.
G.V. Praveen, M.Tech., Ph.D. (NITW)

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.

Key Words: Engineering Education, Soft Skills, Professional Development, Industry Needs.

Introduction

The engineering graduates are supposed to work with significant independence and should be strong in leadership qualities. They should have adequate competence to perform the designated duties in effective manner. They should be pro-active and committed and also must be team-players and to have passion for learning at the work site (Sripala, B, 2011). They also needed to have capability to leverage the knowledge and promote cross-functional learning (The Hindu Speaks on Education, 2009).

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B. Sripala, M.A., B.Ed.
Assistant Professor in English
Varadha Reddy College of Engineering
Warangal – 506 371
Andhra Pradesh
India
errabellysripala@gmail.com

G.V. Praveen, M.Tech., Ph.D. (NITW)
Academic Coordinator, Head (Civil Engg.)
& Training and Placement Officer
S.R. Engineering College
Warangal – 506 371
Andhra Pradesh
India
praveensrec@yahoo.co.in
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