Friday, September 2 2005 16:44 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Hyderabad: The Hindu opportunities Job fair held on 20th and 21st August at Hitex- Hyderabad was a huge success. Cognizant Technology Solutions the premier IT services company sponsored the event and topped the recruitment drive with 130 offers.

The flow of jobseekers started at around 6.00 am on both the days including good number of freshers. While 35 companies returned with fresh pool of talent added to their workforce and cartons loaded with resumes for future employment, more than 600 youngsters went home ecstatic on-the spot appointment letters in their pockets.

Cognizant had earlier sponsored similar events successfully in Bangalore and Bombay. The overwhelming response to the job fair had the participating companies thrilled as well, with such a huge pool of talent, skill and enthusiasm to choose from.

For the candidates meanwhile, the event served to provide them the first taste of competitive job market and what was required to equip and steel them in every possible manner to make it on their own.

The similar event conducted by The Hindu and Cognizant in Bangalore was also a grand success.