1. What it takes to be a good Solution Provider? Dr. K. Kesavasamy Head, Academic Interface Programme & Head, Corporate Learning Centre, Trivandrum Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. k.kesavasamy@tcs.com

2. 25 October 2015 Key Attributes for a Solution Provider Application of knowledge Abstraction Holistic Thinking Process Mindset Communication (oral, writing and listening) Working in teams Questioning desire & ability Reading Habits Professional Behaviour

3. 25 October 2015 Some Learning Resources TCS Course Software Engineering: http://elearning.tvm.tcs.co.in/ MIT - Open course material: http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Electrical-Engineering-and- Computer-Science/6-001Spring-2005/LectureNotes/index.htm MIT System Dynamics: http://sysdyn.clexchange.org/sd-intro/home.html ACM Membership Benefits: http://www.acm.org/membership/benefits IEEE Code of Ethics: http://www.ieee.org/portal/pages/iportals/aboutus/ethics/cod e.h tml

4. 25 October 2015 Job Interview for a IT Career

5. 25 October 2015 Seven Dimensional Evaluation Basic / favourite subjects Application of knowledge Project work Additional initiatives for a career in Information Technology Communication skills Reading Habits / Hobbies Professional Behaviour

6. 25 October 2015 Key to succeed – Pre-interview Research the company Revise your favourite subjects / additional learning Dress Know the route to place of interview Arrive on time Be positive and relax while waiting for your turn

7. 25 October 2015 Key to succeed – During interview Be pleasant and smile Greet first Body language Eye contact Listen Be Honest Reflect briefly before answering a difficult question Should face any questions drawn from the resume Answer to the point, but lead to your areas of strength Skeletons in the cupboard! Hobbies – Link with job profile Ask politely when you will hear from them Thank the interviewer for his/her time

8. 25 October 2015 Key to succeed – After interview Put together a list of interview questions Jot down answers to these questions Note down your mistakes / weakness and initiate remedial measures Keep your knowledge current

9. 25 October 2015 Best of Luck The opportunities are plenty, for the right people