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Alumni Talk
On 19th June 2024, Andrew David, Alumni: Batch

2016, Member Leadership Staff, and Head of Data
Privacy at Zoho, offered valuable insights into

Zoho's hiring practices and career development

opportunities. As a Zoho alumnus himself, Andrew

provided a well-rounded perspective for both
aspiring and experienced professionals. Key

Takeaways from Andrew's Talk are Understanding

the Hiring Team and Process, Attributes Zoho

Values , Leveraging Expertise for Problem-
Solving,Career Growth within Zoho . This

informative session by Andrew David provided a

roadmap for navigating Zoho's hiring process and
maximizing your potential for a successful career,

both within Zoho and beyond.

On June 15, 2024, the Department of Mechanical

Engineering organized an alumni talk titled ‘An Overview

of Zoho Interviews.’ This event served as a Placement
Preparatory Guidance Program for final-year students,

aiming to equip them with essential skills and knowledge

for upcoming placement opportunities. Mr. D. Hariharan,

a distinguished alumnus from the batch of 2015-19 and
currently employed at Zoho Corporation, shared insights

into his career journey, the company culture, and detailed

explanations of his roles and responsibilities. He

provided valuable tips on the interview process,
emphasizing thorough company research, practicing

common interview questions, and preparing a strong

resume. The session also included a Q&A segment,
allowing students to seek advice on technical and soft

skills necessary for success at Zoho Corporation. Overall,

this event not only enhanced students’ interview
readiness but also provided a valuable networking

opportunity with alumni.

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