Many students believe that getting a job depends mainly on marks.
However, after speaking with business owners, HR managers and finance heads for many years, I have realised that companies often look for different qualities.
Recently, I spoke with a business owner who was hiring an Accounts Executive.
I asked him what he expected from fresh graduates.
His answer was interesting.
He said, “I do not expect a student to know everything. I only expect the student to understand the basics and be ready to learn.”
He then listed a few skills that make candidates stand out:
• Basic Accounting Knowledge
• GST Understanding
• Tally Prime
• Excel Skills
• Communication Skills
• Positive Attitude
Notice that none of these requirements are unrealistic.
The challenge is that many students complete graduation without practical exposure to these areas.
This is where practical training becomes important.
The Professional Business Accountant (PBA) Course at ITAP Pune focuses on helping students understand real business processes rather than only textbook concepts.
Students work on Accounting, GST, Income Tax and business compliance activities that are commonly used in organisations.
For students thinking about their career after B.Com, it is important to understand one thing.
Employers do not expect perfection.
They expect readiness.
The more practical skills you develop during your student years, the easier it becomes to start your professional journey.