Skills and strategies for securing internship roles in GCCs

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Global capability centers have been consistently in the news for their growth plans in the country leading to increased hiring opportunities. And while this spells good news for experienced professionals with relevant domain experience, let us decode what kind of internship opportunities is the GCC sector creating and how people can be ready for this.

Skills and certifications:

Rachna Taranath, Interim Head of Human Resources, MassMutual India shares that when students apply for internship in GCCs they are primarily looking for industry exposure. In turn, the organizations are looking for smart, flexible interns who are ready to absorb and assimilate knowledge as well as contribute to the innovation and solution in solving a problem or enhancing a process. Students should have keen interest for research and development. They should have the right attitude and adaptability towards innovation and problem solving.

Amardeep Singh, Senior Vice President and BU Head at Encora, adds that key technical skills they should possess include programming (Python, Java, C++), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), data tools (SQL, Tableau), and cybersecurity basics. Soft skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving are equally critical. Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CompTIA Security+, or Scrum Master can boost a candidate’s profile. Ultimately, companies value candidates who show curiosity.

Leveraging project-based experience:

Taranath shares that project-based experience help students get in-depth knowledge. Experience of working on project/s based on a particular technology gives hands on learning experience. Students are responsible to deliver the project on time and on budget, which is as good as