INNOVATIVE LEARNER

INTRODUCTION: -  SPIPA was established by the Government of Gujarat in 1962 as the apex Training Institution of the state. The Institute was renamed as Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration in 1974. It became on autonomous body (registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860) in October 2004, so as to gain that essential flexibility in fulfilling its role and meeting the expectations of the State Government.  Named after the Iron Man of India, the Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration, popularly known as SPIPA, was established as an institution for training government functionaries. The Institute is strongly committed to development of human capital. It provides state-of-the-art training in public administration, rural development, local self-government, disaster management and related areas so as to optimize the competence of Government employees and, thereby, helps realize the endeavor of ideal governance.  THE PREMISE: -  ...

Be proactive, valuable. Seek feedback. Be a team player. It is no secret that internships act as catalysts to find jobs by offering the necessary professional experience and teaching essential soft and technical skills. However, there are many internships that come with a pre-placement offer (PPO) and make the job securing process comparatively easier. Now, what is a PPO? In simple words, after the completion of your internship tenure, if your employer finds your performance satisfying and extends you an offer to work as a full-time employee, it is called a pre-placement offer. Of the total internships posted on Internshala, 46 per cent come with a PPO. This brings in a lot of employment opportunities for the students. However, the job offer is not a certain thing. You have to earn it with your good performance. Now, the immediate question is, How? In order to help you bag that PPO offer you have your eyes on, you need to do a lot more than just hard work. T...

Finding the right internship may seem like a daunting task for graduates who have no work experience. However, for those who are willing to sweat it out, it could well be the start of a long-lasting career in the organisation of your dreams. Gone are the days when applying for a summer internship meant having to wait until the semester examinations are over. Today, both employers and aspiring professionals are looking out for each other to seize the best talent and opportunities. So how and when does one start looking out for opportunities? How do you ensure you have an internship offer at the end of it? Here are some tips to help you get started: 1. Float your resume The first thing that will get you noticed in the market is your resume. Send it to people who you know in the industry, and to those who you think can recommend you for the opportunity. Reach out to your seniors from school and college. Search the morning paper and the Internet to know ab...

If you are still in college and believe that you have a job waiting for you at the end of your term, perhaps you're wishing too hard. But if you have done your internship, polished your knowledge and gained some new skills in the process, you stand a better chance at being hired. What is an internship? Usually ranging from a duration of 2-6 months, internships open a door of possibilities for the students as they work with organisations, acquire new skills and hone their interpersonal skills. Many internships come with a part-time or work-from-home option, which gives students a flexibility to pursue an internship along with their college. According to a study by Internshaala, 75 per cent students opt for virtual internships instead of the in-office ones. Why are internships so important? The Ministry of Human Resource Development has mandated three internships for every engineering student in the country. This proves internships are vital for students to become ...