1. i2i Summit – Think Ahead Think Beyond!
Manu Srinivasan, VP – HRM.
SLK Software
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2. SLK Group Structure
SLK Soft - Bangalore
SLK SLK Soft - America
Software
SLK Soft - Pune
SLK SLK SLK GBPO - Bangalore
GBPO
Group SLK GBPO - Pune
SLK GBPO - Kolhapur
SLK
Big Block - Santa Monica CA
Media
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3. Campus- Lets catch them early….!!!
We
HIRE
GROW
RETIRE
younger these
days!
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4. We benefit from fresher hiring because…
Makes Business Sense
Hiring freshers is cost effective to the business
We can build skills and competency for the
future needs
Provides great Cultural
Alignment
Grooming freshers enables easy cultural
alignment
There is no un-learning that needs to be done
We consider this route as an opportunity to
mold future leaders of the Org
Gives us Youth & Energy We go to the campuses in smaller towns
Campus recruits are highly enthusiastic and
We hire for potential not for skill
motivated We hire for eagerness to learn
We enjoy their Fresh ideas & creative We look for the fire in the belly
approaches We look for communication confidence &
not fluency in English
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5. Why SLK is a great place to work for freshers
• Comprehensive Technology, Domain
and Process training for the initial 3 –
6 months
• Iterative and agile learning
environments with live projects
• Moving into Billable positions at the
early stages
• Customer exposure / interaction at the
early stages.
• Fast track careers including
opportunities in key roles
• Exposure to cutting edge technology,
processes and domains
• Nurturing environment
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6. Careers with SLK !
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7. What we expect from Freshers
Industry understanding-Software services
Models of engagement, their needs,
dependencies and challenges
Orientation and bent of mind to understand IT
in a business context
Self learning, reading, keeping abreast of
market on domain and business understanding
Flexibility& Adaptability in terms of role,
technology and domain.
Confidence levels in speaking their mind,
asking questions, learning from seniors in the
environment
Work ethic, Honesty and Integrity
Loyalty, assimilation and a positive outlook
Be presentable, professionally turned out and
constantly work on their communication
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8. Challenges we face……
Brand-Need for gloss and brand name
Salary Offered- Get rich fast needs!
Location of the job- Freshers should be flexible
Lack of Awareness of business opportunities- consider roles in the
entire software spectrum
Retention- There is a lot to gain to grow within a system, specially if opportunities are
available
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9. Thank You
manu.srinivasan@slk-group.com
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