Academic Enrichment Programs
Placement Cell
The Placement Cell at SMEF’s BRICK School of Architecture is dedicated to enhancing students’ employability and bridging the gap between academic learning and professional practice. Through structured preparation, strong industry engagement, and continuous guidance, the Cell supports students in building meaningful architectural careers in India and abroad.
Vision
To enhance students’ employability by equipping them with relevant professional skills, industry exposure, and ethical values, while creating strong connections between academia and the global architectural profession.
Goals
- Engage with leading architectural firms and allied industries for campus recruitment
- Prepare students to meet industry and corporate expectations
- Facilitate structured campus and pool placement drives
- Build long-term industry relationships for placements, internships, and collaborations
- Provide global career opportunities and professional exposure
Placement Cell Team
Ar. Kanchan Shinde
Internship & Placement Cell Coordinator
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute the annual recruitment and placement calendar
- Organize workshops, seminars, and pre-placement talks
- Coordinate with firms for internships and final placements
- Guide students through portfolio development, interviews, and career planning
- Manage recruiter communication, feedback, and long-term relationships
- Maintain placement data, records, and reports.
Placement Process
Pre-Placement Preparation
Workshops on resumes, portfolios, interviews, communication skills, and industry expectations, supported by expert and alumni interactions.
Industry Engagement
Ongoing coordination with architectural firms and allied industries, supported by a structured firm database and professional networking.
Student Registration & Profiling
Placement Drive Execution
Post-Placement Follow-Up
Offer letter coordination, recruiter and student feedback, placement analytics, and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute the annual recruitment and placement calendar.
- Organize workshops, seminars, and pre-placement talks
- Coordinate with firms for internships and final placements
- Guide students through portfolio development, interviews, and career planning
- Manage recruiter communication, feedback, and long-term relationships
- Maintain placement data, records, and reports
Yearly Focus Areas
- Alignment of student skills with evolving industry requirements
- Student profiling, portfolio development, and mock interviews
- Strengthening industry partnerships and recruiter engagement
- Transparent, standardized, and well-documented placement processes
- Continuous feedback, analytics, and improvement
Objectives of the Placement Drive
- Provide career guidance and professional exposure
- Identify and nurture student talent
- Facilitate internships and full-time employment opportunities
- Strengthen industry–academia collaboration
- Match student interests and competencies with appropriate roles
Placement Drive Overview
The Placement Drive at BRICK School of Architecture plays a vital role in transitioning students from academics to professional practice. Conducted in a hybrid format, the process allows flexibility for both students and firms. Students actively participate by preparing focused portfolios, expressing firm and location preferences, and engaging directly with recruiters through online and in-person interviews.
This student-centric approach builds confidence, professional communication, and industry readiness, while faculty mentors ensure guidance, coordination, and smooth execution throughout the process.