The document describes the college placement process through flowcharts. It identifies three key trouble spots: preparation for placement, submitting expressions of interest by deadlines, and attending group discussions on time at the correct location. Proper preparation is important for interviews and discussions. Meeting deadlines for interest forms and admissions is also critical to remain eligible. Being on time and aware of logistics for discussions can impact selection. The document provides lessons around managing these critical stages to successfully navigate the placement process.

1. Qimpro Champion League:
Challenge 2: Flowchart
(COLLEGE PLACEMENT PROCESS)
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE
Pranjal
Parihar
Vivek
Maheshwary
Anukriti
Singh

2. What is Flowcharting ?
• It’s the process of representing an algorithm , workflow or process through various
boxes (each box denotes a different meaning) and arrows (flow of the diagram). This
gives a solution model to a given problem
• These are the boxes used to denote different meanings
Process
Start or
End Point Decision
Input/
Output

3. Parts of Flowcharts
Process
Start or
End Point
Decision
Input/
Output
Rectangular Box is used to depict the processes in the Flowchart
The Oval box at the start and at the end depicts the initiation and termination of
the problem
The Diamond Box is used in case where there exist two possible outcomes which can
result in two possible processes
The Parallelogram box is used when we provide a response to our flowchart and to
get the result at the end of it

4. Start
Admission
in College
Induction
Preparation
for
Placement
Shortlist
Stop
Expression of
Interest
Group
Discussion
SelectedInterview
Selected Placed
No
Yes
Yes
No
YesNo
Macro-Flowchart:

5. Micro Flowchart:
Expression
of Interest
Follow the
Deadline
Enrolled for
Shortlisting
Daily
Efforts
Preparation
for
Placement
Filled
before
deadline
Prepared
correctly
Expression
of Interest
yes
No
No
Yes
Group
Discussion
Chance of
getting
selected for
Interview
Aware
about
the topic
Reach on
Time
Yes
No

6. Trouble Spots:
After studying the Placement Process flowchart, we have been able to identify
following three trouble spots:
• PREPARATION PROCESS
• EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
• GROUP DISCUSSION

7. Trouble Spot : Preparation Process
• Preparing for your placement process is also a critical process and our final result or
desired outcome depends upon this process
• Usually people are not prepared well enough to tackle the Group discussion and
interviews
• This requires daily efforts and if you feel you are not prepared well enough you can
start anytime so as to make sure you make it somewhere in the end
• Preparing a timetable, identification of key topics, focusing on personal strengths,
overcoming weaknesses, avoiding common mistakes and keeping oneself updated
with latest current affairs may help in getting ready for placements.

8. Trouble Spot: Expression of Interest
• Before a company comes to campus , expression of interest forms are floated
• These forms come with deadlines; failure to meet them may result in the student
being ineligible to sit for the mention company
• Also, we can make choice during this process if we want to apply for a particular
company’s process or not
• Background research on the role being offered, the company and its policies may be
beneficial for the student in making a sound decision.

9. Trouble Spot: Group Discussion
• Once you are shortlisted and you make it through to the Group discussion round, it’s
your responsibility to reach the said process on time
• Failure to reach on time or the correct venue would result in you being ineligible to
be a part of it
• This would result into re-applying for the next process

10. Lessons Learned:
• Fill the Expression of Interest forms on time
• Make the payment for securing the admission before deadline
• Be in touch with recent developments
• Reach the Group Discussion Room on time and at the correct room

11. Thank
you