Infosys to hire 12,000 in Q2, 45,000 in FY12

India's second largest software exporter, Infosys is set to increase its headcount further by recruiting nearly 12,000 additional staff in the current July-September quarter. The firm is maintaining its annual target of hiring 45,000 additional employees. It total strength as on June 30, 2010-11 was 1,33,560 people The demand for workforce has increased with the pickup in business and increased IT expenditure. The IT company has already offered 26,000 job positions through campus placements this year.

The net profit of Infosys rose by 15.72% in the quarter ended 30 June, 2011-12 from Rs 1,488 crore in Q1 2010-11. However, it reported a decline in its net profit by 5.4% at Rs 1,722 crore in Q1, 2011-12 from Rs 1,818 crore in the January-March period of 2010-11.

The company and its subsidiaries hired 9,922 new staff in the reported quarter, 7,000 of its total staff quit during the quarter, thus the net recruitments during the quarter was 2,740 employees .

The company, which hiked salaries in the Q1, 2010-11, attributed its impact on the decline in its sequential margins. It raised its wages of its offshore employees by 10-12% and its onsite workers got a hike of 2-3% during the said quarter. The company is hopeful of containing the employee costs in the coming quarters.

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1,000 Days until Windows XP End of Life

In 1,000 days Microsoft will pull the plug on the operating system which it released back in 2001 and that still dominates the OS market.

The aging platform is already a decade old, almost, and will still pile up another three years, but come 2014, the Redmond company will discontinue all support for Windows XP.
XP is even now running on what some might interpret as borrowed time, since the software giant already retired Mainstream Support for the operating system.
On April 8, 2014, Microsoft will also no longer provide Extended Support for XP, which gives users little chance but to make the jump to another OS.
“On April 8, 2014, security patches and hotfixes for all versions of Windows XP will no longer be available. So bottom line, PC’s running Windows XP will be vulnerable to security threats,” revealed Microsoft’s Stephen L Rose.
“Furthermore, many third party software providers are not planning to extend support for their applications running on Windows XP, which translates to even more complexity, security risks, and ultimately, added management costs for your IT department if you’re still managing Windows XP environments.”
End of support is nothing short of a death sentence for XP. Make no mistake about it, XP can be considered obsolete even today, despite the fact that it’s still undisputed king of the OS market.
My personal prediction is that XP will lose its crown soon enough, even ahead of Windows 8’s launch, to Windows 7.
For those users that want to stick to Windows, the only viable alternative to XP for the time being is Windows 7. Even by the most optimistic estimates, Windows 8, the next major iteration of Windows, is approximately a year away.
Service Pack 3 (SP3) was the last upgrade provided to 32-bit (x86) XP, and similarly, SP2 was the last for 64-bit (x64) flavor of the platform. Microsoft will no longer release any additional service packs for Windows XP.

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Zuckerberg closes off his Google+ account

Wasn't it only a week ago that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was explaining to us yet again that we're all sharing more and more things with more and more people because we need to spread more and more of our love around the world?
And wasn't it mere days ago that he became the most followed human being on Google+?
I feel sullied beyond my normal coping mechanisms to tell you that he suddenly seems to have closed off his Google+ account from public eyes and disappeared from the Google+ popularity charts.

The Inquirer seems to have been the first to notice that Facebook's CEO has become curiously coy.
Moreover, Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten, the stat man for Social Statistics, which gleefully presented the first results of Google+'s most-followed humans, offered that Zuckerberg was not alone in Coyville: "Mark Zuckerberg and Google management (Matt Cutts, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Vic Gundotra, and Marissa Mayer) all changed their profiles overnight and consequently dropped out of the Google+ top 100 list!"
Some may be pained at this news. They might have viewed Zuckerberg's entry and popularity as a fine Trojan horse infiltrating Google's new playground. I did, indeed, contact Facebook to see whether there might be some official explanation for this depressing, Howard Hughesian moment. This is the company's most cryptic reply: "We're in the early days of making the Web more social, and there are opportunities for innovation everywhere."
Of course, there will be some who will marvel at the lovely mental compartmentalization of someone who last year cheerily made lists of Facebook friends terribly public, thereby exempting them (until the usual uproar) from privacy settings. On Google+, however, we have no idea who Zuckerberg's friends might now be. (Oh, look. The Google+ default is to make your friends public, too.)
A few might be cheered, however, that Zuckerberg appears to have replaced the rather deer-in-the-camera-lights picture he had originally posted to Google+ with something more relaxed, more dignified, more brand-appropriate.
He's smiling now, you see. He doesn't fear Google+ anymore. He's just worried what some people might want to share with him, that's all.

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Infosys Employee applies for Peon's Job

Rupa, who is working as a software engineer for Infosys, queued up for a CAG interview for a multi-tasking job. Somehow, she missed to read the placement ad properly, where the Group D aspect of the post involving sweeping floors(peon's job). This is what happens when you fail to read ad completelyShe even had attractive and well-paying job but was tempted by the security and stability that a government job provides. But, she was not prepared for the kind of job the CAG had in mind.

"Initially, We were confused as to why she had applied for this job. She has been working as a techie with Infosys. We questioned her, whether she want to sweep the floors here," said an official, who interviewd her.

"At first, she couldn't believe the fact that she had applied for a sweeper post. Finally, the software engineer smiled after realising that she made a fool of herself," adds the official.

So, be careful while applying for jobs from now. As, there might be a chance to make a fool of yourself.
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Daily schedule at TCS ILP

Hi guys the following info is one of the TCSER experience at Trivendrum ILP center..


TCS unlike other competing companies has a hell lot of documentation and formalities at the time of joining...Don't wait for your date of joining, make sure you start acquiring all these documents and mark-sheets as soon as you receive your offer letter...The joining letter annexure would mention in detail what all documents you need...Mind you, if their is even a small discrepancy in your documents your appointment will be put on hold... Mind you TCS makes no arrangements for your food. TCS provides "Sodexho" meal coupons a while after you join which are accepted in any hotel that you can find...
Let me remind you guys that if you are not ready to commit yourself 24x7 to your job, then TCS is not the company for you.
The dress code being so specific i.e. formal shirts (solids, checks, pinstripes), formal trousers. And yes the neck ties are compulsory. Girls have a lot of options but not boys...Friday is a relief from the dress code but again, you can’t wear anything flashy or with messages on it.
If you get dressed wrongly or forget to shave, they send you back to the hostel and you lose a days pay.
The schedule
8.45am to 10:30am==Session A
10:30am to 10:45am==Break (You don't even notice this one because you are busy coding serious shit in your lab sessions or you enjoying life skills sessions)
10:45am to 1:00pm==Session B
1:00pm to 1:45pm==Lunch Break
1:45pm to 3:00pm==Session C (Sooooo long)
3:00pm to 3:45pm==Tea Break
3:45pm to 5:45pm==Sessions D (Seriously long again) Sessions get a bit bearable when case studies start, which are group activities.
TCS Trivandrum center operates in 3 shifts i.e. Morning shift (7am to 2pm), General shift (8:45am to 5:45am), and the Night shift (2pm to 9pm).
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Check List

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We all know how difficult it can be to prepare for ILP. It can be so easy to simply forget a very important item that you will need while you are on your ILP.

Attire Guidelines by TCS,

Monday to Thursday

Gentlemen

Full sleeves formal shirts with a tie, formal trouser and a formal belt.

Footwear: Formal Shoes and Socks

Women

Salwar Kameez, Sarees, Formal Blouses/ Shirts with formal skirts.

Footwear: Formal Shoes and Sandals

Friday’s

Gentlemen

Collar/Round neck t-shirts – worn tucked in, half-sleeve shirts, corduroy pants, or jeans

Women

Corduroy pants, formal skirts, jeans, Short kurtas, collar/round neck t-shirts, shirts, blouses, cardigans.

Now, here I am trying to make a list of few things that were discussed on our facebook group.

Some are:

A Positive Attitude,

Everyday Bag,

Medicine Kit (explained below),

Wrist Watch,

Alarm,

Umbrella,

Shoe polish and brush for the formal shoes,

Slippers, Floaters, Sport Shoes.

Nail cutter,

2-3 hangers,

Towel (both hand and bath),

Mosquito Machine,

Room fresheners,

Safety pins,

Needle and thread,

Locks (at least 2)

Lens case and lens solution for those who wear lens or specs cover,

3 pin multi-plug,

Cell phone and charger,

Blade, can/bottle opener or at least scissors,

Flashlight or Torch,
Common used Utensil,
Knife,
Salt, Sugar, Coffee Sachets and Tea Bag,

Sports gear like indoor games,

Sunglasses

Shaving kit,

Deodorant,
Perfumes,
Facewash,
Comb,
Small Mirror,
Tooth brush and paste,
Small quantity of detergent,
Lip Guard

All programming software and books that you are using for aspire,

Cello Tape,

Stapler,

Spiral,

Calculator,

Pen drive (you cannot take it to office)

NOTE: Requisite Joining documents and certificates

a. From TCS: Service Agreement between You and TCS.
b. From TCS: Affidavit Signed by Notary Public (Please don’t give more than Rs. 30 for the signature).
c. From TCS: Surety Verification Form attested by the Bank.
d. From TCS: Medical Certificate of Fitness attested by a Registered Medical Practitioner.
e. From TCS: Acceptance of Joining.
f. Academic: Matriculation and Inter/Higher Secondary marksheets.
g. Academic: All semester marksheets of our BE Degree issued by Anna University.
h. Academic: Degree certificate/provisional certificate for BE Degree issued by our college.
i. Personal: Birth certificate issued by the concerned government authorities.
j. Personal: A valid passport (if any).
k. Personal: Offer letter and joining letter.
l. Personal: 12 passport size photographs.
m. Personal: Date of birth and other details of the person you would like to nominate for Gratuity, Superannuation, Provident Fund and Health Insurance Scheme.
n. Personal: Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card copy.
o. Personal: National Skills Registry (NSR) Card copy.
p. Personal: Income Tax returns, Form 16 of Surety, (if salaried).
q. Personal: Driving License (optional)

Irons are not allowed

Yours MEDICINE KIT may have:

Copy of your’s medical prescription,

Antibiotic cream,

Anti-diarrheal medication,

Band-Aids,

Crocin or some for cold,

ENO/ Antacid,

Pain reliever,

Prescription medicines,

Small scissor

and many more

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Life @ TCS ILP

The foremost important thing to know for an corporate life, Rules:

1. Guys should be wearing only Full hand type of shirts and tie is a must to the ILP.
2. Communication should be mostly only be in English with the instructors.Instructors are not supposed to called by sir or more, instead by their name.
3. Trainees should be maintaining strict timings. Your entry time will be taken into account.
4. Behavior inside the training centre will be strictly noted. If found without being in a same place, you will be ???.
5. Trainees will be tested by keeping practical tests now and then.
6. Each recruit will be provided with a computer. I am not sure about the choice, either with the company or the recruits, but once selected with a computer, you will not be allowed to change your places till the end of your ILP.
7. Mobiles are not allowed inside the classes.
8. You have to get your own transport to the ILP Centre. While going home, you can use the transport provided, but only for a short distance. (different for different ILPs)
9. Internet will be enabled to the recruits with WebSense Firewall. You will be able to access only Google, Wikipedia, and other general sites. General mails such as GMail, Yahoo, etc. will be blocked. WordPress, blogspot, and other general blogging sites are blocked. Rapidshare, hotfile, megaupload, and other file sharing sites are blocked.
10. You will be getting an email address within the first week. You won’t be allowed for the names. You will only be able to choose the names, which they provide. It might be a combination of your first and last name, and those kind of stuffs, with dots (.) and some numbers. You will be using your mail with a mail client called Lotus Notes.

The trainees who are failing to comply with the above, will be batched again with the next set of trainees.

Regarding the Pre-ILP Test, Test will be in the third day of joining. Test will be of 40 marks with no negative marking in it. Test will have the questions from DBMS, Java, Software and WebTech.

If you don't clear the test you will be put in normal training in spite of fast track ILP of 50 days.

Regarding the batches, there will be 4 to 5 members in each batch with you. It will comprise of both CS/IT and Non-CS/IT, and the batching will be randomly done. You cannot choose our friends.

Knowledge in Java is important. Problems will be given and you will be expected to write coding using Java. Since it is a teamwork now, we will be able to cope up. But we should be prepared for the test, if not, u will suffer. Life skills classes are also there. So, there are fun activities also.

You are supposed to open a Savings Account and a Current Account. Those people from the bank will help you out to get started on the same day itself. In case if you have your accounts already, make sure that they are only from these supported banks:
1. Kotak Mahindra Bank.
2. Standard Charted Ltd.
3. ICICI Bank Ltd.
4. State Bank of India Ltd.
5. HDFC Bank Ltd.

In a single day, there will be two Lab Sessions and two Life Skills Session.
The Life Skills will have Sessions like Personal Grooming and Oral Communications

You will be getting your Permanent ID cards (the one with the SIM card embedded) within one and a half weeks of joining the ILP.

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