How do I find out about, and apply for, off-campus placements going on around me?

Are you currently a student who wants to find out options beyond campus efforts by the placement team? A lot depends on the reputation of your institute. If its a ‘premier’ one then your placement team would be able to generate leads (this assuming you did not get placed on campus by participating companies) If the placement scene was not encouraging, get in touch with alumni who are currently working with companies that you aspire for (best to connect with employees who have spent some time in the industry as they are in a better position to influence hiring decisions rather than someone who passed out just a year back) Finally, especially if you are into field like computer programming where skills matter more than degrees. Watch out for events like hackathons and participate, as promising results can often translate into offers.