To give them exposure and enhance their employability in the retail sector, a Job Fair was organised by Retailers Association of India (RAI) in association with SOMS, IGNOU (School of Management Studies – Indira Gandhi National Open University) on 14th-15th February 2023 for the students of the BBA in retailing course.
More than 15 of the top retail brands in India participated in the Job Fair and about 500 students were hired by these brands. This three-month Internship is important for students to receive practical exposure to operational activities and compete logistics in the retail sector.
“Our association with SOMS, IGNOU has enabled us to provide an effective and relevant curriculum in Retail for students to make them industry-ready. We are delighted to see some of the best brands in the country participating in the job fair and giving students a spectacular start to their careers in Retail.” said Lawrence Fernandes, Director, Retail Learning and Membership, Retailers Association of India (RAI)
About 500 students participated in this Job Fair and secured positions with top retailers in the country. The retailers who participated in the Job Fair include Reliance Trends, Reliance Brands, Travel Foods Services, Madame, Timezone, Mystique ( Nike factory outlet), Spykar, Nallis, Spar, Jubilant Food Works, and Being Human, among others.
