Trainer- Employability Readiness

Sikkim Manipal University (SMU); Sikkim; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) invites applications for a Training & Development specialist to support its Training & Placement Cell.

You will conduct sessions on aptitude, reasoning, general ability, verbal skills and interview readiness, create feedback, coordinate mock interviews and GDs, and help students prepare for campus placements.

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Power BI preferred) and data management will help track placement activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in training students for placements, competitive exams, or corporate readiness programs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage students.
• Computer proficiency: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Power BI is an added advantage).
• Experience in conducting mock interviews, group discussions, and psychometric assessments is desirable.
• Prior experience in corporate training, career counseling, or placement training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training sessions on Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General Aptitude, Verbal Ability & Comprehension, Essay & Business Writing, Psychometric Tests, Communication Skills, Soft Skills, and Puzzles.
• Conduct mock interviews and group discussions to simulate recruitment scenarios.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to students on performance.
• Prepare students for campus placement interviews and company-specific selection processes.
• Assist Training & Placement Cell in student data management and reporting using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI; support placement coordination.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Student engagement

Feedback provision

Mock interviews

Group discussions

Psychometric assessments

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Training & Development:

• Conduct training sessions on:
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Logical Reasoning
  • General Aptitude
  • Verbal Ability & Comprehension
  • Essay & Business Writing
  • Psychometric Tests
  • Communication Skills (Verbal & Non-Verbal)
  • Soft Skills & Personality Development
  • Puzzles & Analytical Thinking
• Conduct mock interviews and group discussions (GDs) to simulate real recruitment scenarios.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to students on their performance.
• Prepare students for campus placement interviews and company-specific selection processes.

Data Management & Support:

• Assist the Training & Placement Cell in student data management and tracking placement activities.
• Utilize MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI (preferred) for reporting and analysis.
• Support T&P-related tasks, including placement coordination and documentation.

Preferred candidate profile

• Proven experience in training students for placements, competitive exams, or corporate readiness programs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage students.
• Computer proficiency: Must be skilled in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Power BI is an added advantage).
• Experience in conducting mock interviews, group discussions, and psychometric assessments is desirable.
• Prior experience in corporate training, career counseling, or placement training is a plus.