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How do students know whether they are eligible or not?

In today’s world, there are a plethora of opportunities for higher education and job programs. While students these days do their own research basis peer influence, industry knowledge, and their own interest, it is also important to know if they themselves are eligible for the same. Eligibility is a crucial factor when it comes to any career program, as it determines whether or not an individual meets the necessary requirements to participate in the program. Without meeting the eligibility criteria, one may not be able to access the necessary resources, training, and opportunities that are essential for pursuing a particular career path.

TechBee – HCL’s Early Career Program, is an exclusive job program for individuals looking for full-time jobs after Class XII, thereby making them financially independent. Started in 2017, this program is offered by HCL Training & Staffing Services (HCL TSS), a subsidiary of HCLTech, and an approved training partner of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). TechBee is a hybrid training program that focuses on both students’ overall education and the grooming of their personalities – making them industry-ready. But who should go for it

It is very important to make the right choices at the right time and in the right way. In case you choose TechBee, make sure you meet the following criteria:

• Mathematics/ Business Mathematics is mandatory with min 60% mark for IT roles only.
• Minimum cut-off ranges from 60-75% marks across different education boards.
• A resident of India who has successfully passed class XII board exams in 2022 or appeared in 2023.
• In case of two mark sheets (original and Improvement) being produced for the same class, all subjects with the latest marks will be considered for calculating percentage or above irrespective of any board recommendations.
• Applicants with 80% & above in IIT/JEE mains (2023) will be exempt from HCL CAT. They can directly appear for Versant and interviews. The cut-off marks criteria for class XII will be applicable for all.

 

Eligible candidates are then invited to appear for an Online Career Aptitude Test (HCL CAT), post which they need to attempt a communication ability assessment and an interview after which they are issued a Letter of Interest/offer letter.

Candidates in the top 80^th percentile in IIT-JEE mains (2022 and 2023) will be exempt from HCL CAT. They can directly appear for communication ability assessment and interviews. The cut-off marks criteria for class XII will be applicable to all.

HCL CAT is an online assessment test designed to check your aptitude in the areas of Quantitative Reasoning (Mathematics), Logical Reasoning, and verbal abilities.

Simply put, if you are a bright student who has just cleared Class XII, either this year or the last, then you are eligible to apply. Once you apply, you will have to attempt an assessment which is basically to check your aptitude and a bit of English comprehension. Beyond this, once you qualify, you are put through an interview which is a learning assessment. Subsequently, you are onboarded with the basics of computer science and theories. This is part of the classroom training, which runs for anywhere between four and six months, depending on the nature of the job which we already have pre-conceived. After this is done, now all these again take place through daily, weekly, and monthly quizzes, tests, and assessments. Post this, you are put through an internship process which runs for anywhere between six and eight months. During the internship, you get paid a stipend of ₹10,000 a month. Post internship, you become an employee. Successful completion of an internship leads you to employment at HCLTech.

To apply, you need to visit: www.hcltechbee.com

Please note that in India, the eligibility criteria for various programs may differ depending on the state board that governs the program. This is because education is a state subject in India, and each state has its own board or council that oversees education within its jurisdiction. Marks may differ between states based on the state’s policies and regulations. Please check this before you proceed further. For TechBee, you need to have secured the following marks as part of the eligibility criteria:

• 75% Andhra Pradesh, NIOS, Tamil Nadu, Telangana
• 70% CBSE, ISC, Orissa, Karnataka
• 65% Assam, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Punjab
• 60% Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Jharkhand

Now, once you know that you meet the eligibility criteria, you need to ensure you are ready with all documentation before you start the application process. Keep all documents like Date of Birth, Aadhar Card, Mobile Number, Email ID, and Class X and Class XII marks sheets ready before you apply for the application form.

All the best.

It’s midway of 2022 and if you still don’t have an idea about what those above words mean, then you may be in trouble! The world is transforming so fast and with it, are these quickly emerging terminologies. We believe it’s high time you know about the whole deal and become agile to technological revolution, where you might be able to learn too, and join its fast-evolving culture.

What’s a Blockchain?

Blockchain is a system of recording information in a structure that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system. Also, it eliminates the use of a single point of interaction or record keeping.

A blockchain is basically a digital ledger of transactions that is duplicated and distributed across the entire network of participants on the blockchain. Everyone knows what is happening between themselves, so there’s no central person that keeps records. A block in the chain contains a number of transactions, and every time a new transaction occurs on the blockchain, a record of that transaction is added to every participant’s ledger. This decentralized technology is largely known as Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT).

Ok, we get what a Blockchain is, but what’s Cryptocurrency?

A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend. Many cryptocurrencies are based on DLTs running on blockchain technology.

It’s the official token to do any transaction on a given Blockchain. Consider you do perform something on the blockchain, for all the participants to record it in their own ledger you need to pay the network fee, and also the independent ledgers also get a fee to process it.

All of these are specific to the Blockchain and converted to Fiat money like USD or Euro based on rates predetermined in the market. The more demand the Blockchain has the higher the value of the token of currency (cryptocurrency) that is used in that particular framework.

The most famous Bitcoin you have already heard; Bitcoin is the cryptocurrency that has the highest market cap in the Cryptocurrency world, followed by the Ethereum Cryptocurrency developed on the ever so dynamic Ethereum Blockchain.

So, what is an NFT?

So NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token. Well, non-fungible means it’s unique and cannot be replaced. A Bitcoin is fungible since you can exchange it for another Bitcoin. But you cannot do the same to an NFT. At a very high level, most NFTs are a part of the Etherium Blockchain. NFTs can be anything digital including digital art, music, and a particular code. However, the majority of the current excitement is around using blockchain technology to sell digital art.

Many claims that owning an NFT digital art is stupid since you can right-click the picture and save it. But NFTs are designed to provide you with something that cannot be copied: ownership of the work (despite the artist may still retain the copyright and reproduction rights, just like with physical artwork). If you put it in comparison with 0hyaical art collecting; anyone can buy a Monet print. But only one person can own the original.

Also, the NFTs are making communities with the particular NFT owners and creating private club-like networks where NFTs are the buy-in for the membership. The Pudgy Penguins club, the Bored Ape Yacht club, and the CryptoPunks are classic examples of the above.

These are now most sought after topics of discussions even if you are not working in technology. And, if you are dreaming of a career in IT, then explore TechBee – HCL’s Early Career Program for students who have cleared Class XII. Early career programs like HCL TechBee have diverse advantages that enable students to succeed in their early careers and be future ready for the digital tomorrow.

Post global pandemic: Accelerating digital transformation in society

The pandemic only accelerated the rapidly evolving digital transformation across the world. From video-conferencing and virtual meetings to online-education that shaped the ‘new normal’, digitization significantly impacted all aspects of our lives. Governments and businesses across the world have started aggressively paying keen attention to emerging and immersive technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Augmented & Virtual Reality and Automation. Even more recently, the Metaverse – a synchronous digital world beyond the one we live in, and Web 3.0 have created ripples across the industry with companies and brands across the world diving into them to explore the possibilities of giving users never-before-seen interactivity. The proliferation of cryptocurrency and NFTs and the rise of gaming technology and eSports around the world gives us a peek into the digital future – one where technology will further change the way we live and operate. This undoubtedly opens up a world of career opportunities for those with the skills needed to navigate these technologies.

Digital India : Paving way for a new future

Closer to home in India, our Government has heavily begun to invest in transforming India as a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy through its flagship ‘Digital India’ initiative. The program’s key focus areas include digital infrastructure, on-demand governance and services and the digital empowerment of citizens. With Information Technology impacting, evolving and shaping the world we live in,  youth especially have the advantage of planning their learning and development in practical ways that could best fit these growing demands.

Skilling programs : Empowering students with skills that matter

India with its multi-generational workforce and one of the largest youth populations in the world will witness around 2 crore youth joining the workforce every year. Though youth may come from different backgrounds – they all have one thing in common. They want to be employable and lead a good quality life. The need for skilling and upskilling has reached a new high post the pandemic – a requirement that the IT industry and government are well aware of. Industries are speaking out about how there is a gap between the skills that employers rely upon in their employees and the skills that job seekers possess.

3D program for Class 12 graduates : Dual, Dependable & Diverse

Students who are graduating from Class XII  are standing at the cusp of a fully transformed digital society. With recent industry reports suggesting that the IT industry will continue to grow in 2022 and provide robust employment opportunities especially in Tier 2 cities, students who are passing out of Class XII stand to benefit from enrolling in integrated training programs with a 3D (three-dimensional) aspect.

3D Aspect:

• Dual-focus : one that integrates the dual-focus on education + practical training which includes providing skills that is urgently required in the IT industry today and exposure to real-world IT projects.
• Dependable : one that gives students the security of being placed in a secure job
  post-training while giving them financial independence via a stipend through duration of the training program.
• Diverse : one that includes holistic teaching that focuses on the student’s personality development, communication skills and leadership skills with access to mentorship.

When you take a look at the history of education and training in India, you can see that vocational training and skilling is deeply ingrained in our culture. The Gurukulam and Paatashala modes of learning focused on a hybrid model of learning which included practical application of skills through the course of the day.

Despite all the changes happening around us, there is no dearth of opportunities in IT for those who choose to seek them the smart way. Those who have relevant skills that the IT industry needs, a good educational foundation and practical exposure to real-world projects can be certain of success even in the most uncertain of times.

You would have read or heard a lot about HCL’s TechBee program online and on our website.  However, do you want to get first-hand feedback from TechBee students themselves? Afterall, who better to tell you practically about the program and the results subsequently? We presented some interesting questions to our students who recently passed out and started their early careers with HCLTech.

To begin with, let’s look at some responses to top 5 interesting questions!

Where did you hear about the TechBee program?

While candidates like Leela Sai Siva heard about the TechBee program from a newspaper article, some learnt about it via social media and some – from friends and family. While one candidate mentioned how the seniors in his school told him about the program, another said that she found it while searching online for opportunities after high school. If you are reading this article and interested in TechBee, where did you hear about our program?

What inspired you to apply for the TechBee program?

Manas feels that the biggest inspiration to join the program was the opportunity to work in one of India’s fastest growing IT companies – HCLTech.  Whereas another candidate – Aryan felt that the program was ‘unique’ and ‘very promising’ with the affiliation to BITS Pilani further boosting his interest in the program. While Meer, a TechBee feels that a secure job offers in HCLTech at the age of 18 was the best option for her, Akanksha cherishes the financial independence that the program gives which motivated her to apply. Are you inspired by our graduates to apply for this program? We look forward to getting to know you!

What aspect of the program did you like the most?

While Kuldeep values the consistent feedback he received through the program which helped him improve his performance, Ananya describes the entire experience as ‘top of the world’. Nikhitha felt that all TechBee trainers were friendly while ensuring that candidates were given tasks that challenged them. Yousuf felt that the communications training aspect of the program helped him a lot. Overall, candidates felt that opportunity to study and learn at the same time – while enjoying financial independence were aspects that appealed to them. HCL Tech Bee is a one-stop-shop for a student’s early-career education and placement and has many diverse and interesting aspects that appeal to different students.

What skill (apart from IT) has been enhanced through TechBee?

Mohammed feels that apart from IT, his communication and presentation skills have been enhanced a lot. Most importantly, he feels that TechBee gives students the opportunity to learn collaborative skills and take part in teamwork. While Suresh shares that the program’s focus on communication skills was useful for his overall growth, Dinakar believes the program enhanced his leadership skills. HCL TechBee is a comprehensive holistic program that focuses on the 360 degree growth of candidates. What are you waiting for? Get geared up for the digital revolution by equipping yourself with TechBee fueled skills.

Do you feel confident about the future especially during this pandemic?

An overwhelming majority of TechBee graduates who were pursuing their first job with HCLTech reported that they felt confident about the future despite the pandemic because of their association with the TechBee program. The security that came from being placed in their first job in a global renowned company like HCLTech was valuable to them. Candidates shared that they highly recommend TechBee as it not only gave them a strong foundation in technical knowledge but also created a platform for them to build their communication skills which, in turn, helped them bag a stable job – a fact that they cherish even more due to the uncertainty of the times.

SECURE YOUR FUTURE WITH HCL TECHBEE

Early career programs like HCL TechBee have diverse advantages that enable students to succeed in their early careers and be future ready for the digital tomorrow. As explained by our graduates, TechBee ensures that its students need neither outside personality development or communications skills program nor outside recommendations to secure a commendable position in the IT industry. At HCLTech, we believe that direct feedback from our TechBee graduates is valuable and lets our future candidates know about the quality of the program we offer. Contact us to learn more about HCL TechBee and we look forward to a collaborative journey with you.

As students who are keen in pursuing a potential career in Information Technology, it is important you keep an eye on the current trends in technology and see how you can skill yourself to play an integral role in this digital revolution. The global pandemic has accelerated an already fast-paced digital transformation and created new trends in technology.

Let’s explore 5 of the latest technology trends in information technology!

1. MetaVerse
2. Cybersecurity
3. 5G
4. Blockchain
5. Educational Technology

METAVERSE

Did you know that the word Metaverse was inspired by Snow Crash, a 1992 novel where users used the metaverse to escape to the future world? The metaverse is an online three-dimensional space where people can login as avatars to connect, communicate and collaborate with each other. The technologies that make up the metaverse include Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Blockchain technology that combine aspects of the digital and virtual world. The metaverse propels the evolution of new technologies for its execution as it needs a ‘digital twin’ of a person to simulate real-world presence. Are you excited about building technology for this alternate virtual universe?

CYBERSECURITY

Did you know that cyber criminals cause millions of dollars in losses to businesses, societies and countries by hacking into the unauthorized accounts? With the world being more connected than ever before in the ‘new normal’, cyberattacks have increased in 2022. While emerging tech like artificial intelligence (AI) guards networks in real-time as opposed to understanding what went wrong post-attack; cloud computing offers end-to-end encryption for online data storage and data transfers. AI-powered cybersecurity is not only one of the current trends in technology, it’s also a cool field to skill yourself in as you get to be a superhero online by catching criminals.

5G

5G is the 5th generational mobile network that virtually connects everyone and everything including machines, objects and devices. It is designed to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds and its low latency and efficiency make it connect more people seamlessly. 5G which has 100 times the speed of 4G makes data transfers, downloads, uploads and streaming much faster and will also boost IoT (the Internet of Things) – connected smart devices that operate together. Did you know that latest research suggests that 5G adoption will skyrocket in 2022 with 5G subscriptions predicted to surpass one billion this year?

BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY

Blockchain – a digital ledger of transactions that is duplicated and distributed across the entire network of computer systems in a way that makes it impossible to change, hack or influence the system. Businesses run on information and the faster they receive accurate information, the better it is for the business. Blockchain delivers this information in a transparent and secure way. The key elements of a blockchain include distributed ledger technology, immutable records and smart contracts. Blockchain technology replaces the need for third-party validations and record keeping.

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Educational technology includes the technology and media that facilitates learning and assists in the communication of knowledge. During the global pandemic, due to social restrictions, we have seen how physical classroom learning has been replaced by online instruction. Educational Technology companies are working on enhancing digital platforms for remote learning. Technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) help create immersive lessons that are fun and engaging for students. Gamification which involves using games as an instructional tool helps make even difficult subjects exciting and interactive.

Did you enjoy reading about the current trends in technology? Are you passionate about exploring the latest trends in information technology? Are you excited about standing on the cusp of this digital revolution and equipping yourself with the skills that matter to work in these interesting tech fields? Programs like HCL TechBee, give you the opportunity to prepare for a career in the emerging technologies right after Class XII and to get real-time experience of working on live projects in one of India’s best-known IT companies. What are you waiting for? Learn more today!

“ We are our choices” Jean-Paul Sartre, French Philosopher.

Choices at the cross-roads of your life

There come many important decision-making points in the life of a student– especially after Class 10 and 12 when you decide which course your future will take. The stream of studies you choose and the subjects you specialize in play an important role in your college admission and subsequent career placement. Decision-making junctures seem endless with the multitude of the options available before you. Even after graduation from college, there is the consideration of whether you should go in for campus placement versus preparing yourself for higher studies like a Masters program or a Management degree. For professional courses like MBA, you will deliberate if it makes sense to get some work experience and then enroll or you may consider a part-time course option as well.

Choice is a privilege: Choose wisely

While all of this may seem overwhelming or confusing, the great news is that ‘choice is a privilege’ not afforded to all. It’s wonderful that you live in a time where there are so many options to educate and empower yourself and make something meaningful out of your life. Hence, do not get confused by choices and instead embrace the choices available in front of you to carve your best path. Embracing choices means successfully completing the requirements of whatever you have chosen; and allowing the work you have put into that choice to mature. It certainly does not mean moving from one choice to the other without grasping the essence of the program you are enrolled in especially when things get tough.

Focus on the ‘Now’ over the ‘Next’

Today’s world is a marketer’s paradise! Every day we are bombarded with information telling us what the next best shiny thing is out there for us to buy. Advertisements, posters, hoardings, television and social media ads are constantly encouraging us that our happiness lies in constantly acquiring something new. Buy something new and expensive and get an instant thrill from it – be it a new mobile phone or a brand new bike! We are also surrounded by people highlighting all of this in social media each and every day. Without us realizing even, all of these things have the power to subconsciously affect our minds and makes us question our choices. It can also lure us into always planning how to make more money in a shorter period of time. Unfortunately, we may take this mindset to our studies and career as well and quickly develop a dissatisfaction of where we are and what we are doing. Avoid the trap of instant gratification and be contented and focused on what you are doing now. Be determined to develop yourself as a well-rounded personality who can adapt to learning new technology and working well with people rather than someone who is always looking to make fast money!

Choice versus No-choice?

In the midst of all these choices, there is one aspect where you literally have ‘no choice’ – do you know what it is? You have ‘no choice’ when it comes to staying committed to whatever you choose to do.

We live in a competitive world where one has to fine tune themselves personally and professionally to be successful. Any path in life comes with highs and lows and staying on track means riding them both out in a consistent way. A common trait shared by successful people is that they do not quit when the going gets tough. While an ace scientist will not quit over a few failed experiments, a star cricketer will not give up practicing cricket and take up football just because he got bowled out by the first ball in an important match. So, when studying for a particular exam is difficult or a course or project requirement is challenging, do not give up when the going gets tough and quickly try to move on some other option.

Do not second-guess your choices and confuse yourself. Take your investment of time seriously and train your mind to complete whatever you undertake successfully – even if it comes with hurdles. There is no ‘one size fits all’ answer when it comes to deciding what opportunity will work best for you when planning your future. What matters eventually is how fine-tuned your own mind is in deciding to stay on track and complete your course requirements successfully. Success will naturally follow.

An early-career program: Comprehensive choice for overall growth

An early-career program like HCL TechBee is a carefully curated opportunity of several sensible choices in one comprehensive package. Choosing and committing to this program gives you the opportunity to receive the most contemporary tech training in the industry today while empowering yourself with the best educational degrees including the added incentive of an assured job placement. The TechBee ecosystem is invested in your overall success keeps you inspired with access to practical training, relevant guidance, a like-minded community and world-class mentors. Learn more about the key advantages of an early career program like HCL TechBee!

Parents always wish the best for their children and it is a natural phenomenon for them to relive their childhood through their prodigies…fulfill their own unfulfilled dreams and aspirations, mould their children into perfect professionals which they themselves dreamt to be. So, towards that, the first and foremost step is nurturing their children well through their schooling years. They try to get their children admitted to the best of the schools, providing the best possible coaching classes and offering a plethora of extra-curricular activities on a platter for them to choose from for their vocational upliftment. All this and more with the sole objective of seeing their children shine in the success that either they could not achieve or they dreamt for their children since their birth. There is a common line heard from most Indian parents “we will do everything for you” or “we will give you the finest, just keep on studying and deliver your best”. With new format of Board exams being introduced and study methodologies also changing, the things that parents can do to help their children are:

1. Help them plan better

As the first and foremost step, as a parent you can help your child craft a study plan that should outline the outcome of a particular learning session. Students should set goals for every session which will bring a sense of accountability in them to fulfill their target.

2. Make notes of imp points

A lot of times children can be intimidated by the magnitude of their syllabus. Revising before exams become even more daunting then. But if you can guide your child to make comprehensive notes for every lesson in the initial learning phase itself, half the battle is won.

3. Inhibition to seek clarity in class

Many students shy away from seeking clarity on their doubts in front of classmates as it might show their ignorance. This is mostly due to their own lack of confidence. Parents should instill that confidence in their wards to speak up and get all queries answered.

4. Let the child pick up his own study pattern

Some children can study, understand and retain better in the early hours of the morning. Some prefer doing it in the peace of the night when everybody else is asleep. So there should be no fixed rules for studies. Goes without saying, you need a minimum 8 hours of sleep. But beyond that, parents should be flexible and give children that space where they can be most productive.

5. Encourage your child to learn from mistakes and not give up

There is a saying that there is no end to learning and we all can learn till the last day of our lives. Similarly, students should also learn from their failures as that will only lead them to understand their own mistakes, learn from them, rectify and avoid committing them again. Help them to work on a plan to overcome their shortcomings for their next exam.

6. Befriend technology to remain updated

Technology is no more used only for games, surfing and now online classes. Educational apps and study platforms make learning easy and interesting. So, you also need to learn to be able to refer it optimally for your child.

7. Eliminate distraction at the place and time of studies

Till some years ago parents would think keeping children away from laptops and mobiles phones was good enough to avoid getting them distracted. But now with online education and everything going digital, the ideal way is to find a dedicated learning spot for your kid. Your child will be able to focus more.

8. Inculcate the habit of taking short breaks every now and then

It is absolutely essential from fitness point of view and also to keep the mind from getting bored and studies becoming mundane. Encourage your child to take shorter breaks at regular gaps to refresh his brain and feel rejuvenated for the next session.

9. Praise your child whenever required to build his confidence

Everyone loves to be appreciated and it is important for you as a parent to applaud your children to keep them motivated. Celebrating their insignificant successes is what positive parenting is all about and can contribute immensely to their success.

10. Remain involved and closely monitor to help children de-stress at the right times

Donot start asking questions at the nth moment as that might not go down well with your kid. If you show interest since beginning, you need not even monitor round the clock. The trust and the faith are mutually built. You will the notice that children reach out themselves when they need help to brave out challenges in their lives.

Indeed, it is this support of parents that will help their children perform better in their exams and their lives.

Generation Z also called Zoomers are the demographic group born roughly between the years 1995 and 2010 and considered to be the first digitally-native group. Did you know that studies reveal that Gen Z value ‘experiences’ over ‘materialism’ when it comes to their important life choices? Gen Z thrives in companies that provide them with an exceptional employee experience. So, what is it all about?

Here are 10 ways that companies can create an exceptional employee experience-

1. Make employees feel valued: Giving employees the feeling that they are welcome and valued is one of the critical factors of positive employee engagement. Employees who feel a deep sense of kinship to their company and its values contribute positively to an exceptional employee and organizational experience.

2. Provide a great onboarding experience: An exceptional employee experience is positive from beginning to end and this includes creating a good impression on new hires and those who are interviewing to join the company. Let the employees know from the get-go that their managers and company support their induction and overall growth. This is also a  great time to provide a realistic preview of the job to reduce later dissatisfaction.

3. Set SMART Goals: SMART Goals as the acronym suggests are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-based. Communicate your company’s mission and values clearly and effectively to employees. Ensure that the Goals you set for your team are SMART.

4. Focus on multi-dimensional engagement: Employees want to engage on different levels within the organization so the company must provide them with programs and platforms for their professional and personal development. Give employees multi-dimensional opportunities to express themselves, display leadership skills and build their confidence.

5. Encourage open and honest communication: Continue to foster an environment based on openness and trust where employees can express themselves not only through timed surveys but 365-day feedback channels. Provide employees with timely feedback so they can understand their responsibilities better.

6. Support teamwork and trust: Global work environments today require cross-functional teams coming together to solve novel problems. Managers and team leaders must create teams where a culture built on trust and openness motivates employees to give their best.

7. Highlight opportunities for advancement: Focus on employees’ career development and keep them informed about developing opportunities including those for advancement. This will help them plan around their goals better.

8. Provide access to mentors: Mentorship is beneficial to mentors and mentees. Mentors help their mentees set personal and professional development goals and enhance their sense of accountability. They also share the company’s values and belief system practically through their interactions.

9. Nurture entrepreneurship: Encourage employees irrespective of their organizational-level to express themselves, share their ideas and help them bring their ideas to life.

10. Encourage CSR opportunities: Employees especially those belonging to Generation Z consistently look for opportunities in Corporate Social Responsibility to effect change. Companies must provide adequate programs and platforms that nurture the spirit of giving and community-mindedness in employees.

HCLTech is a Great Place To Work which invests in providing you with a great experience that benefits your holistic growth. HCLTech is recognized as one of ‘India’s Best Employers’ in the National Builders category and selected as one of the ‘Best Workplaces’ among Mega Employers of 2021 by the Great Place to Work®️ Institute – the largest study on Workplace Culture in India and across the globe.

The organization has continuously demonstrated the power of putting its people first while delivering cutting-edge solutions to its clients. It is committed to developing the best work environment for its workforce and in enhancing HR processes for collaborative and future-ready workplaces.

Are you looking for an exceptional employee experience? Look no further than HCLTech.

Do marks matter?

The importance of examination results especially important ones like Board Exams of Class XII and Class X have always been a subject of debate. While some believe that it is absolutely important to get very high scores to prove oneself for college placements and future careers, some may give examples of those who did not get very high scores in important exams but still managed to make it big in life!

Of course, there are many students with outstanding capabilities in sports or other defining hobbies that make themselves indispensable to a college or company despite their average marks. Also, there are students who secured average marks in school but had a change in attitude during college and became single-minded in their goal to get a good career placement. In this case, the results of Board Exams may not matter so much

Understanding the passion and dedication of the world’s greatest tech wizards

Some of the world’s greatest tech wizards turned entrepreneurs who started the biggest companies of the world dropped out of high school! Well, do examination results really matter that much? Well, it is important here for us to realize that these tech wizards dropped out of high school because they had a ‘burning passion’ to study and understand their technology, a passion that became so consuming that they had no time for anything else but pursuing it! They were evolved beyond the limitations of their education curriculum and while we admire them, we must also acknowledge that their life stories come under exceptional circumstances.

However, they would not have become the business leaders they are today without this passion and single-minded focus to bring their ideas to life. So, let us assume that they did not drop out of high school to play videogames, chat with their friends and watch YouTube the whole day! We can keep extensively debating on the pros and cons of this subject and give many examples to illustrate our point of view. However, we must be careful not to manipulate these examples to our convenience and make excuses to have a ‘take it easy’ attitude in life. Instead, we must understand the importance of clear goals, passion and determination while planning for the future.

‘Expectations versus Results’

At the micro-level, we all belong to various forms of societies be it a school, apartment, community, college or program and at the macro-level, we belong to some form of township, city and country. To exist harmoniously at the micro or macro level, we have to follow certain rules and our work and contributions are usually measured based on protocols and results. For example – You might be a very kind person who likes to help a lot of needy people but as a citizen of a country, you also have the obligation to pay your taxes on time. When it is time to pay your taxes, you cannot give some other examples of how you served society and expect the Government to understand your point of view. Likewise, when you become a part of a company, your work will be meaningful only if it contributes to the expectations of your team-members and your customers. It might be the most brilliant display of coding but if it’s not practical for the solution – your brilliance alone will not save the day!

Whether it is a community, corporate or a country – there will always be a way that ‘expectations versus results’ are measured. Board Exam results give colleges and companies a clear indication of your attitude toward your education. While we live in an era where many forward-thinking organizations do not rely on these results alone and look at the overall personality of the candidate, we must try our best to present a good image of ourselves and good marks help more than average ones. Does this mean that the world has come to an end because your marks are not good enough? Absolutely not! Life will always give us opportunities to learn and nurture ourselves to become the best versions of ourselves. The world respects people who have gotten up and run after a fall as much as they respect those who make it quick to the finish line.

A determined mindset takes everything as learning

We all have the duty to work hard to follow the rules, which in the case of a student is to prepare well for the exams and focus on getting a good score. However, we must also try to develop a mind-set to accept the results graciously and learn as much as possible from the results. We must  certainly not get depressed or think life is over just based on exam results.

It is natural to feel anxious when you are standing at the crossroads of your life and career not knowing which path to take. Do your marks matter? Will you get a chance to succeed in life? Will you be able to follow your heart and realize your dreams?

An organized mind leads to an organized life. At HCL TechBee, we have organized a holistic program early-career program that is guaranteed to help you make your mark in this world and plan your future relying on us to deliver you with the skills needed for success.  Our program eligibility criteria ensures that opportunities are available for a wide variety of students from different backgrounds who are looking for a systematic way to plan their future. Whether marks matter or note, it’s time for you to make your mark on the world with HCL TechBee!

With the diverse range of information, exposure and options available for high school students today, many have a clear notion of whether they want to pursue a career in technology and IT services or not. Which brings us to the question – what subjects one should focus on in Classes XI and XII that will be useful for a tech career.

Mathematics

“Pure mathematics is in its own way, the poetry of logical ideas” – Albert Einstein
Students often wonder how the difficult Math concepts that they study in high school will practically help them in real life. After all, we only need to know basic mathematical functions to pay bills and file taxes. Is the Pythagoras theorem really going to help us run a household and plan a career?

Well, one has to ‘think outside the box’ and ‘look at the bigger picture’ to understand that Mathematics ‘trains our mind’ to approach problem-solving in a logical manner. So, while trigonometry won’t help you pay your taxes in the future, it would have certainly nurtured your mind to be efficient and logical while solving problems. Closer to its alignment with tech careers, most IT roles require us to problem-solve in an efficient and quick manner. Barring exceptions, those with a solid foundation and interest in Mathematics typically do well in developer and analyst roles which require critical problem-solving skills. So, those interested in tech careers would benefit from focusing on Mathematics in high school at least to the level of being thorough with the syllabus of their high school course requirements

Computer Science

“Computer Science is the operation system for all innovation” – Steve Ballmer

Passion for computer science will certainly hold someone who is interested in a tech career in good stead. It’s always a good idea to approach this subject with interest rather than looking at it as an income-generation option alone. Build your fundamental knowledge of software engineering in high school so that you have a strong knowledge base to build upon in the future. Do not restrict yourself to the Computer Science topics covered in your high school syllabus and browse the Internet including online learning modules to challenge yourself in the areas that interest you. Better still, spend your free time creating apps, writing simple code and participating in high school hackathons to take your passion for computer science further. Observe the world around, including the lifestyles of people you know. What are the problems you see that you believe technology has an answer to? Can you code to provide a solution toward this? Build a curious mindset and train your mind to better the world through technology.

English & Languages

“Without language, one cannot talk to people and understand them; one cannot share their hopes and aspirations, grasp their history, appreciate their poetry, or savor their songs.” – Nelson Mandela

While science-based subjects like Physics and Chemistry are also important to gain a deeper level of understanding of the mechanical and intrinsic aspect of the world we live in, there is no denying the importance of focusing on English and language courses during your high school. Typically, many take this course lightly with the belief that it is sufficient to be good in Science alone to succeed in a tech career. This is a misconception which needs to be addressed with a genuine interest from you to improve your communication skills. With the exception of rare geniuses, it will be difficult for you to express your talent or make your mark in the world with sloppy communication skills.

Once you enter a college or an early career program like HCL TechBee, your communication and presentation skills will enable you to stand out positively in a crowd. Even if your career is focused purely on tech coding, you will have to write e-mails, take part in team calls, write reports and present your work – all of which requires good English communication skills. Your High School English course will also expose you to art, prose, poetry – subjects that will expand your mind and improve your soft skills. Whether it is your English course or your second-language course, focus on getting the best out of the meaning of the content rather that treating it as a course requirement you must finish.

Looking Beyond High School

Are you a tech enthusiast looking to enroll yourself in a program that tells you exactly what to focus on after high school? HCL TechBee is an organized, holistic program early-career program that is guaranteed to help you make your mark in the tech world and plan your future. Our program eligibility criteria ensures that opportunities are available for a wide variety of students from different backgrounds who are looking for a systematic way to plan their future.