“Change is the only constant thing in this world”

“Adapt or perish” is the new tenet ruling the world. Leading by sheer good will and past history is a passé. The greatest of Corporates and individuals have embraced this tenet in order to retain their hold and safeguard their position in today’s highly competitive world. Adaptability is perhaps more significant than Ability in this new age of high end technology, higher end gadgetry and the highest standards of performance. While hard skills can take an individual up to the point a professional interview, it is the soft skills that get him/her through the process. Soft skills as a term refers to traits, social etiquette, habits and lifestyle of people, occupational requirements etc,. But most importantly, soft skills are all about adapting to the ever changing scenario of the corporate world in particular and the world as a whole in general. Strengthening the existing skill set, acquiring new skills, improvising, innovating, using creativity and being resourceful are all a part of what is very broadly known as soft skills. They are personal attributes that enhance and individual’s performance. Acquiring Emotional Intelligence Quotient through soft skills is the success mantra for the present day’s generation. Soft skills complement hard skills and they play a pivotal role in shaping an individual’s career. They are a set of personal attributes that are applicable both inside and outside the sphere of professional work.

In India alone, there is an ever increasing demand for skilled professionals. The boom in Outsourcing industry has paved way for a plethora of IT and ITES that took root across industry creating a huge potential for employment. It is alarming to see that there exists a wide gap between the industry’s requirement of skilled professionals and their availability. More often than not, this gap can be attributed to the lack of essential soft skills, or “employability” in the student community by and large. However, professional growth and success are directly linked to soft skills and it is of utmost importance that students start acquiring soft skills along with their technical education so as to emerge victorious in Recruitment Drives and secure a career for themselves.

“MyGEMS” soft skill modules are designed with an aim to foster these skills to students and enhance their employability skills.