Placement Cell

The Placement Cell was established in 2003 with an intention to inculcate a sense of responsibility among students to be placed in higher positions. The cell functions as a vital organ to bridge the gap between Industry and Academics with a focus on employability. Training and Placement Cell strives to achieve good placements for students each year. A proven track record of consistent high quality education and career readiness year-on-year is one of the reasons for many bright students opting for admissions in Thiagarajar College. Thiagarajar Alumni hold leading positions in key government organisations, private sectors and companies of national and international reckoning. Companies compliment the institution for the significant contributions made by Thiagarajar College graduates in their respective fields.

Key Aspects of the Placement Team

• Corporate relations, liaising with various companies for identifying the needs and responsible for the placement of Arts and Science students.
• Organises on campus and off campus interviews.
• Inspires and trains the students for success in interviews in collaboration with Project Savitha - Placement Strand, Career guidance cell, Employability and Career Advancement Forum and various departments.
• Improves the quality of placements in terms of job opportunities, Internships, and companies of relevance that visit the campus.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Handles training, internships, and campus placement activities.
• Corporate relations, liaising with companies for Arts & Science student recruitment.
• Coordinates Industry-Institute Interaction for lectures/talks by professionals.
• Facilitates training on communication, teamwork, leadership, resume building, group discussions, interviews & mock sessions.
• Arranges training programs for soft skills & interview preparation using internal and external trainers.