If you are someone who has completed their schooling and would like to take up a job, there are numerous avenues you can turn to, from finding vacancies in newspapers to going online and checking job portals. Another, more efficient, alternative that many people tend to overlook is getting yourself registered with the Employment Exchange.
The main aim of the Employment Exchange is to enable citizens to receive employment assistance when they enter the workforce. This is done by finding job vacancies that match the skill, qualification, and experience that the candidates possess. In many states, educated youth are allowed to pre-register themselves so that on completion of their education, they may be able to sign up for vacancies that open up. Once candidates have registered themselves and received an Indian Employment Card, they can also follow-up on their applications by checking the online waiting lists.
What to keep in mind when registering for the card?
The registration process is not time-consuming at all, with forms available online in most states, however, a few still require citizens to manually go through the process. Once the forms are filled, the candidate will be asked to submit attested copies of all their educational and experience certificates, three passport size photographs, and some document that serve as identity and address proof. A caste certificate is an optional document that may be provided, if applicable. Candidates are advised to carry their original certificates along so that the photocopies can be verified. Once these are verified and confirmed, the candidate will be issued a registration number.
It is important to realise that candidates will be part of the live data available on the Exchange by registering themselves. This will allow immediate notification of vacancies based on the candidate’s age, category, qualification, etc., thus one should make sure the details entered are accurate and regularly updated.
How can people benefit from an Indian Employment Card?
People who have registered and received the Indian Employment card will have to maintain this card throughout their lifespan. The card provides complete details about the person’s current employment status and employment history.
By registering with the Employment Exchange, those looking for jobs can search the site to find vacancies that match their skill set. They can update their resume when possible to make the job hunt easier. At the same time, employers need not spend on advertisements in newspapers and on television to find employees to fill vacant positions. By merely putting up their postings with the Exchange, they can choose from a large list of registered candidates.
Unlike many other states, the state of Goa issues registered candidates with a Labour and Employment card which every job aspirant must possess if he or she wishes to find employment in government, quasi-government or statutory bodies like panchayats or municipalities. The government has considered it important for organisations to ensure that all of their employees have registered with the State Employment Exchange and have received the L&E card.
The Indian Employment Card also shows the different government schemes that the citizen has signed up for making up a useful document to have.