IIM Lucknow strives to place 72 Candidates-IIM Lucknow a premier institution for Management it is one of the IIMs that boasts of quality education. In the current year of placement, IIM Lucknow is striving hard to place its 72 candidates. For this, the IIM has reached out to Alumni.
However, the institute has assured that there is nothing to worry about and placement is underway.
A similar situation exists with IIM Kozhikode and IIM Indore
IIM Indore Director Professor Himanshu Rai Remarked,’ It is taking more time than usual to complete a placement in all IIMs,100 per cent placement will happen.
Why this situation with placement? The officer explained that companies that used to hire 10 candidates till last year, is opting for 2 or 3 candidates this year.
IIM Lucknow achieved 100 percent placement for its 37 batches its PGP and 18 Batches of PGP agribusiness Management candidates.
The offers made to the students were more than the number of students to be placed, there were 632 offers for 556 students
Role of Alumni
The significance of an alumni network in facilitating campus placement cannot be emphasized enough. Alumni possess invaluable knowledge about industry trends and job prospects, and they also play a crucial role as mentors for current students and recent graduates. Additionally, the alumni network serves as a vital connection between academia and industry, serving as a bridge for students who are seeking employment opportunities. This is especially critical in the current volatile global job market, where graduates are encountering unprecedented obstacles in their job search
Utilizing its strong network of alumni, IIM Lucknow is actively utilizing this resource to assist its students in obtaining job placements. Urgently, the institute has contacted its former students, appealing for their assistance in securing placements for the 2024 batch. The message emphasizes the significance of alumni utilizing their personal connections and networks to aid in the placement of their fellow batchmates. This outreach is vital in upholding the esteemed reputation of IIM Lucknow’s flawless track record of 100% placement.
To leverage the alumni network effectively, IIM Lucknow has implemented several strategies. These include organizing alumni networking events, engaging alumni in mentorship programs, and creating an alumni database for job referrals. The institute also encourages alumni to participate in campus recruitment drives, providing them with the opportunity to recruit talented individuals and give back to their alma mater.
A Question Arises?
Will IIM cut short its seat?