{"id":44805,"date":"2025-07-21T12:03:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T06:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wadhwanifoundation.org\/?post_type=podcast&p=44805"},"modified":"2025-08-29T14:42:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T09:12:34","slug":"alumni-mentorship-program-by-wadhwani-skilling","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/wadhwanifoundation.org\/pt\/podcast\/alumni-mentorship-program-by-wadhwani-skilling\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Mentorship Program by Wadhwani Skilling"},"content":{"rendered":"
Introduction to the Speaker’s Background<\/span><\/h6>\n

The speaker introduces themselves as a student of Metallurgical Engineering at Chandra Vidya Polytechnic, Jhargam, West Bengal.<\/span><\/p>\n

They recently got a Diploma Engineer Training job at JSL Stainless Limited.<\/span><\/p>\n

The speaker discusses how the Wadhwani Foundation\u2019s course on communication skills helped them during the interview process, especially in areas like communication, teamwork, and negotiation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key learning:<\/b> The course significantly helped improve their active listening and speaking skills, which were essential during their interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Importance of Communication Skills in Job Interviews<\/span><\/h6>\n

The speaker emphasizes the importance of communication skills in securing a job, particularly in interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n

They mention how communication skills like active listening and speaking were essential in their success during interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n

They also explain how the course enhanced these skills, improving their interview performance and providing better results than before.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Role of Soft Skills in Job Success<\/span><\/h6>\n

The speaker stresses how many candidates may have great knowledge but fail in interviews due to lack of soft skills, especially communication skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

They explain that the Wadhwani Foundation course helped them improve soft skills, making them more confident during interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key takeaway:<\/b> Soft skills, such as communication and negotiation, are crucial for clearing job interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n

Practical Insights on Communication and Financial Literacy<\/span><\/h6>\n

The speaker reflects on how the course not only helped improve communication skills but also covered financial literacy\u2014particularly about managing the first salary.<\/span><\/p>\n

They also mention how the course provided insights into the digital world and adapting to the new world post-Covid, preparing them for the professional landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n

Course videos are highlighted as helpful resources to apply these skills practically in interviews and in the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n

Job Preparation and Interview Practice<\/span><\/h6>\n

The speaker stresses the importance of interview preparation and how the course included interview practice sessions and practical exercises to help students succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n

They emphasize that students should take these skills seriously and not treat them just as a syllabus but as a preparation for real-world success.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key point: The job preparation process from resume building to interview practice was thoroughly covered, including how to practice in front of a mirror.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Impact of Wadhwani Foundation’s Course on Students<\/span><\/h6>\n

Anita Moga, a Soft Skills Trainer from Government ITI Ambala City, shares her experience with Wadhwani Foundation\u2019s course.<\/span><\/p>\n

She highlights how she introduced the course to her students, even playing the course videos in the classroom using a smart board.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students who initially had excuses like poor internet access were shown the videos by Anita herself, and the course was found to be beneficial for both professional and personal development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key observation: Students benefited greatly from the practical, real-world skills the course offered, which helped in interview preparation and other aspects of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Personal Experiences and Positive Feedback from Students<\/span><\/h6>\n

Anita talks about how her students responded positively to the course, especially the video content and interview preparation modules.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of her students, Anjali, continues to take the course for a second time due to the new content added.<\/span><\/p>\n

She recommends students to not view the course merely as part of the syllabus but to focus on it as a long-term investment for their future success.<\/span><\/p>\n

Encouragement to Students for Long-Term Skill Building<\/span><\/h6>\n

Anita emphasizes that soft skills are essential for career success, and students should invest in these skills for their future.<\/span><\/p>\n

She also highlights that continuous learning and practicing the course content regularly will help improve communication, self-management, and other skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key suggestion: Students should not underestimate the value of the course and should apply it practically to enhance their professional lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Final Thoughts and Recommendations<\/span><\/h6>\n

Anita closes with a final recommendation for students to treat this course as an investment for their future.<\/span><\/p>\n

She encourages them to focus on improving both their professional and personal lives through soft skills and communication training.<\/span><\/p>\n

Final encouragement: To watch all course videos carefully and apply the learning to achieve success in interviews and in their professional careers.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":45139,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-44805","podcast","type-podcast","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wadhwanifoundation.org\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/podcast\/44805","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wadhwanifoundation.org\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/podcast"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wadhwanifoundation.org\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/podcast"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wadhwanifoundation.org\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wadhwanifoundation.org\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44805"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wadhwanifoundation.org\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44805"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}