myAvtar Job Fair for Women 2024

Venue: Virtual
Date / Timing: 28 Sep, 2024 - 28-Sep-2024

Nayi Shuruaat - A Fresh Start for Your Career


Are you ready to give your career a new boost and embark on a fresh start? As women, your career journeys often involve diverse challenges that require constant adaptation and reassessment to achieve lasting success. Sometimes, it’s essential to pause, reflect, and move forward with renewed energy and focus. This reflective pause helps you evaluate what has worked and what needs adjustment to align with your long-term career goals.

At myAvtar, India’s first diversity portal, we are committed to empowering women in their career journeys. We’re thrilled to announce the sixth edition of the myAvtar Job Fair for Women, happening virtually on September 28th, 2024. This event is designed to provide a nayi shuruaat (new beginning) for women across India, offering them the tools and opportunities to reignite their careers.

Why Attend 'Nayi Shuruaat - Empowering Women's Careers'?
Our job fair offers an incredible platform for career advancement, with opportunities for networking, mentorship, and connecting with top employers across industries. Whether you're looking to restart your career, transition to a new role, or accelerate your growth, this event is your gateway to unlocking new possibilities.
 

Key Benefits of the myAvtar Job Fair:
•    Pre-scheduled Interviews: Secure your chance to meet with potential employers before the event.
•    Top Employer Connections: Engage with recruiters from leading companies actively seeking diverse talent.
•    Networking Opportunities: Build your professional network with recruiters and industry leaders.
•    Career Insights: Gain valuable knowledge and advice from experts to help shape your career path.
•    Job Offers: Stand out and potentially receive job offers from participating employers.


At the myAvtar Job Fair for Women, you’ll be equipped with the resources you need to steer your career in the direction you choose. From gaining insights into kick-starting your career to understanding the steps necessary to achieve your dream job, this event is tailored for your success.

To help you stay informed and up-to-date on the current events happening around the world, we're offering you a complimentary 3-month digital subscription to The Hindu and The Hindu businessline, worth ?987. This is our way of supporting your interview preparation and keeping you informed on global developments.
You will have access to the following products: 
 - The Hindu Digital 
- The Hindu e-Paper 
- The businessline Digital 
- The businessline e-Paper 

Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Register today to take control of your career and start your journey toward a new beginning on your terms.
 

AGENDA
Time
Program Description
9:00 am – 9:30 am

Virtual Job Platform opens for login

9.30 am – 9:45 am

Welcome Address

Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder – President, Avtar Group

9.45 am – 10:00 am

Opening Keynote Address

Tarun Sareen, Managing Director, Sun Life Global Solutions

10:00 am – 10:30 am

Virtual Platform Walk through

10:30 am – 2:00 pm

Company Presentations   

Interviews at the Stalls 

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Panel Discussion  -  From Maternity Penalty to Maternity Power: New Beginnings

Career breaks, particularly for maternity, are the new normal today, and are seen more as opportunities for growth rather than setbacks. This panel will discuss how women can strategically use these breaks to upskill, pivot careers

Divya Mathai, Vice President, Human Capital Management, Goldman Sachs?? 

Jayati Dwivedy, TA - Enterprise Delivery Director: EMEA & ASIA, Philips

Munira Dabhiya, Lead, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Talent Management, HR Policies, Employee Experience, Culture Building, Aditya Birla Capital   

Saraswathi Kasturirangan, Chief Happiness officer, Deloitte India

Moderator: Usha Pillai, Vice President, Recruitment Delivery, Avtar Group

2:45 – 3:30 pm

Panel Discussion - The 'Confidence Gap' (Read: Pay Gap)  

Despite equal or superior qualifications, women are often less likely to negotiate for higher salaries or promotions, perpetuating the gender pay gap and limiting career progression. The 'Confidence Gap' explores the intersection between confidence and compensation, particularly how a lack of self-assurance can contribute to the persistent gender pay gap.

Aiswarya Valsala, Manager RoC Chennai, Vestas  

Dilshad Azim, Diversity Hub Manager, Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd 

Vijeta Bansal, Senior Manager, Total Rewards, Stryker India 

Yamini Koganti, AVP, HR, C&B, HRBP, D&I Champion, Swiggy India  

Moderator: Rashmi Ravindran, AVP, Online Diversity Solutions, Avtar Group 

3:30 – 4:15 pm

Panel Discussion - Redefining Role of Work-life Integration in the Remote World

The advent of remote work has fundamentally changed the way we work. This new paradigm presents both opportunities and challenges when it comes to achieving a healthy integrated work-life. This esteemed panel members will explore how women can navigate the complexities of work-life integration in the remote world, redefine traditional boundaries, and create a fulfilling and sustainable career in the new world.

Deepti Sagar, Chief People & Experience Officer, Deloitte?India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and Bangladesh

Arjun Chatterjee, Director & Head of Talent Acquisition, Sun Life Global Solutions, India 

Sandeep S Joshi, Chief Talent Officer – Mobility Solutions, Jio bp 

Moderator: Umasanker Kandaswamy, Co-founder, Sr VP, Sales & Relationships, Avtar Group

4.15 pm – 5.00 pm

Panel Discussion

The Journey to Leadership: From Classroom to C-Suite  

Today, we have women role models who have had transformative journeys from the classroom to the highest echelons of corporate leadership. The session aims to delve into the unique challenges, opportunities, and pivotal moments that define this path, highlighting the importance of:

     Early education

     Continuous learning

     Skilling & Upskilling

     Mentorship  

The panel will also touch upon the barriers that women often face as they ascend to leadership roles, while offering actionable insights for women at different career stages, emphasizing the need for resilience, adaptability, and a strategic approach to career growth. By drawing on real-life experiences of women who have successfully navigated this journey, the session aims to inspire and equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to carve their path to the C-suites.  

Bindu Muralidharan, Vice President, HR, Merit  

Gargi Paigaonkar, Director – Clinical & Statistical Programming, Johnson & Johnson India  

Shilpa Lahiri, Associate Director, Engineering PubMatic 

Moderator: Veena Mukund, AVP, Client Servicing, Avtar Group  

4:15 pm – 5:30 pm

Job Fair and interviews at the stalls to continue  

SPEAKERS

Saraswathi Kasturirangan
Chief Happiness Officer
Deloitte

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Jayati Dwivedy
Global Leader in Talent Acquisition
Philips

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Munira Dabhiya
Lead - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Aditya Birla Capital

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Dilshad Azim
Diversity Hub Manager
Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd

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Vijeta Bansal
Senior Manager, Total Rewards
Stryker India

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Yamini Koganti
AVP, HR, C&B, HRBP, D&I Champion
Swiggy India

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Arjun Chatterjee
Director & Head Talent Acquisition
Sun Life Global Solutions

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Deepti Sagar
Chief People & Experience Officer
Deloitte India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and Bangladesh

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Bindu Muralidharan
Head, Human Resources
Merit

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Gargi Paigaonkar
Director – Clinical & Statistical Programming
Johnson & Johnson India

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Sandeep S Joshi
Chief Talent Officer – Mobility Solutions
Jio bp

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Divya Mathai
Vice President - Human Capital Management
Goldman Sachs?

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Aiswarya Valsala
Manager RoC Chennai
Vestas

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Tarun Sareen
Managing Director
Sun Life Global Solutions

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