Shillong, Jan 20: Over 800 job aspirants attended a job fair organised by the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), Shillong in collaboration with the Office of the Divisional Employment Exchange.
The event held at the Soso Tham Auditorium here, connected graduates, diploma holders, and early-career professionals from the East Khasi Hills and other districts with 18 prominent companies and organisations for immediate employment opportunities and career guidance.
The one-day fair featured on-spot interviews, career counselling, and employer presentations.
Participating companies included Eastern Panorama, Vision Plus Security Control Pvt. Ltd., Ascensive Educare, Frank Motors, Techsoul, Elementia Wellness Pvt Ltd, Tattva, StaffFlex Resolutions, The Employment Express, TUSTI Foundation Guwahati, GoRentify Net Prime Pvt Ltd, [24]7.ai, Webcom, InTown Solutions, Mindbit Solutions, Greta Solutions, Ignited Minds, Stairway Technology and Chillibreeze.
Recruiters offered roles across IT& Hardware, security services, education, automotive, wellness, and staffing services, with many firms conducting multiple rounds of interviews and preliminary offers to participants.
NIELIT stated in a press release that the turnout exceeded expectations and highlights the strong pool of skilled youth in the region. Employers reported a steady pipeline of qualified candidates while several companies highlighted the region’s growing strength in IT and technical skills, while others noted interest in candidates for customer service, sales, and operations roles, it said.
Career counseling booths provided resume reviews and interview tips, and many attendees accessed career resources from the Divisional Employment Exchange, which helped match candidate profiles to recruiter needs during the fair.
NIELIT also informed that it plans to host follow-up workshops and targeted training sessions to help candidates meet specific employer requirements identified during the fair.
