Dressing Neatly
Let’s say you are going for an interview tomorrow. You have prepared yourself well for the occasion – anticipating the questions and getting ready the answers – but have you given a thought to what you will wear? If you have not peeped into your wardrobe yet, it’s time to take a real hard look now.
Your application’s fate depends not just on how well you answer the interview questions, but also on how well you project yourself physically. The first impression your interviewer makes about you is based on the way you look, and you know what they say about first impressions. “The way a person dresses is the single biggest non-verbal communication you make about yourself.”
“Although proper dressing by itself will not get you the job, a poor dress sense may exclude you from further consideration”. Besides, given two equally good applications, the company may choose to hire the person who is dressed more professionally. Here are some tips to give you a head start.
Along with dress code a sense of colour and style combination is also explained. Hair styles and use of accesaries is another area which needs good attention. During the MOCK sessions, before first placement drive, students are made to follow the professional dress code and the checking of it will be done by the seniors, who are already selected in top companies.
MEN
Long-sleeved shirt and dark slacks. White is still the safest and the best color for shirts. The colour is also appropriate for our tropical weather. Also acceptable: pale shades such as beige, blue, and other pastels.
Tuck in the shirt and do not roll up the sleeves. Never wear a short-sleeved shirt to an interview or any business purpose. Wearing a short-sleeve shirt will destroy your executive image.
Ties: Optional. But if you do wear one, choose a conservative pattern. Solids, small polka dots, diagonal stripes, small repeating shapes, subtle plaids and paisleys are all acceptable.
Belts: Belts should match your shoes. Those with smaller buckles with squared lines look more professional.
Socks: Black socks are the best, followed by blue or gray, depending on your attire. Never wear white socks! Check your sock length, too- -no skin should show when you sit down or cross your legs. Shoes. Black or burgundy leather shoes with laces on them, because tassel loafers are very casual. Other suitable colors are brown, cordovan and navy. Hair. Keep neat, short and preferably parted on the side. And shave off all those facial hair.
Accessories: As much as possible, use folders to hold copies of your resume. Make sure that all your certificates (original & at least 3 copies Xerox) are with you.
WOMEN
Light colour Punjabi suits, with the chunni preferably pinned, (trying to fix the chunni is a distraction in the interview process).
Hair: Hair longer than shoulder length should be worn up or pulled back. Don’t let it fall in front of your face and don’t keep trying to fix it during the interview. Avoid large hair ornaments and trendy hairstyles.
Make-up: Be subtle; natural is the key word. Light shades of lip coloring and nail polish are recommended.
Jewellery: Be conservative. Studs of gold, silver or pearls are best. Do away with gaudy fashion jewelers, and those that clank and make noise when one moves.
Accessories: Folders and bags should blend well with the total professional look.
Books to be referred
Quantitative Aptitude by R.S.Agarwal
* Verbal and non verbal reasoning by R.S.Agarwal
* Let us C by Yashwant Kanetkar
* GRE Barrons Old edition (For Analytical Questions)
* Puzzles to Puzzle You and More Puzzles (2 books) by Shakuntaladevi * Barrons guide for verbal ability.
* Puzzles & Teasers (George J.Summers)
* Brain Teasers (Ravi Narula) etc.
Useful websites:
www.placement-paper.com
www.careersvalley.com
www.indiabix.com
freshersitpapers.blogspot.in
www.freshersworld.com
General Topics to be prepared for Interview
Number System, Averages, Ratios & Proportions, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Simple Equations & Ages, Probability Series & Sequence, Coding, Decoding, Directions, Blood relations, Seating Arrangements, Clocks & Calendars, Symbols & Notations Cubes, Logical Deductions, Figure Analysis, Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Data Interpretation etc. Verbal ability
Synonyms, Antonyms, Identifying Errors, Sentence Correction, Sentence Completion, articles, prepositions, suitable verb form etc.
Technical ability
C and Data Structures, OOP Languages like C++, Java, Algorithms, DBMS, MAT lab etc.
Selection of Candidate
1. Scrutiny of the students
The data base of the students is prepared based on their qualifications, academic credentials and technical expertise. Majority of the companies choose students with a minimum of 65% throughout academic career starting from SSC onwards. Top MNC’s like Microsoft, Google, Oracle prefer students with 85% and above. The students should never neglect their academics and continue to maintain good CGPA or percentage and also plan not to have any backlogs otherwise golden opportunities to be recruited in renowned organizations during engineering education would be missed.
2. Written Test
The eligible students will be asked to appear for a written test. The test consists of
* Aptitude skills – Quantitative, Analytical & Reasoning ability
* Verbal ability – English grammar & vocabulary
* Technical ability – knowledge on core subjects
3. Technical interview
The selected students from the written test face the next round that deals with technical competency, core subject knowledge, project particulars, industry needs.
4. HR round
Finally, HR round emphasizes on student’s communication ability, team work, attitude, behavior, manners, positive thinking, etiquette etc. Ultimately, the selected student is offered an appointment letter. Some companies also include Group discussions, Presentations, Debates, Managerial capabilities to scrutinize the student’s before or after a technical interview.
Group discussion
It is mainly used as a part of elimination process that tests the candidates:
* Leadership skills
* Initiation
* Confidence
* Team work
* Understanding others view points
* Emotional balance
* Exposure to current affairs.
Presentation: The aspirant is given a topic on spot and within a stipulated time ( 15 – 30 mins), he/she should be ready with a PPT on a choosen topic. Sometimes the candidate should be ready to given an extempore.
It tests
* Pronunciation skills
* Clarity in expression
* Logical arrangement of points
* Accuracy
* Presentation style
* Body language
* Fluency
* Confidence level
Debate
Debate normally tests
* Emotional balance
* Stability
* Cope with disagreements
* Steadiness
* Team work
* Content knowledge
Managerial capabilities
Some companies test the candidate’s
* Managing skills
* Working under pressure
* Solving or resolving problems
* Project based issues
* Team management
* Meeting the targets etc.
Interview Tips
1. Before the interview
Knowing the employer:
The aspirants should gather basic and vital information regarding the recruiting companies like their history, background, size, organization, structure, services, administration, officers, work culture, priorities, problems, policies, philosophies, potential advancement etc.
Knowing oneself:
one should evaluate oneself in terms of ones strengths, weaknesses, career objectives, goals and interests.
Effective resume and cover letter:
Resume is the mirror which gives a company complete picture of the candidate. It is a medium to market oneself. The aspirant should prepare an effective resume and an effective cover letter. Some tips:
* Limit the length. One page should be sufficient.
* Construct using action verbs, adjectives.
* Focus on skills and facts, using key words.
* Use concrete words to describe experiences.
* Focus on career objective.
* Use reverse chronology while mentioning details. (starting from recent achievements)
* Minimize vertical and horizontal lines, italics, underlines, graphics, shadows, and boxes.
* Use standard typefaces, with a font size of 10 - 14 points.
* Make sure that it is free of spelling, grammatical, and typographical errors.
* Use proper margins and spend time formatting it properly.
* Do not condense spacing between letters.
* Never lie.
* Avoid personal pronouns in the resume.
* Select paper that is light in color and has a fairly plain background so it can be copied, scanned, or faxed easily.
* Print it on a laser printer.
* Print on one side only.
* Do not fold or staple.
2. During the interview: The aspirants should follow important tips like
* being on time
* dressing neatly & comfortably
* being confident, enthusiastic, sincere, optimistic, attentive
* displaying good eye contact and patience with accurate body language and excellent communication skills.
* Carrying a well prepared resume and cover letter.
Let’s say you are going for an interview tomorrow. You have prepared yourself well for the occasion – anticipating the questions and getting ready the answers – but have you given a thought to what you will wear? If you have not peeped into your wardrobe yet, it’s time to take a real hard look now.
Your application’s fate depends not just on how well you answer the interview questions, but also on how well you project yourself physically. The first impression your interviewer makes about you is based on the way you look, and you know what they say about first impressions. “The way a person dresses is the single biggest non-verbal communication you make about yourself.”
“Although proper dressing by itself will not get you the job, a poor dress sense may exclude you from further consideration”. Besides, given two equally good applications, the company may choose to hire the person who is dressed more professionally. Here are some tips to give you a head start.
Along with dress code a sense of colour and style combination is also explained. Hair styles and use of accesaries is another area which needs good attention. During the MOCK sessions, before first placement drive, students are made to follow the professional dress code and the checking of it will be done by the seniors, who are already selected in top companies.
MEN
Long-sleeved shirt and dark slacks. White is still the safest and the best color for shirts. The colour is also appropriate for our tropical weather. Also acceptable: pale shades such as beige, blue, and other pastels.
Tuck in the shirt and do not roll up the sleeves. Never wear a short-sleeved shirt to an interview or any business purpose. Wearing a short-sleeve shirt will destroy your executive image.
Ties: Optional. But if you do wear one, choose a conservative pattern. Solids, small polka dots, diagonal stripes, small repeating shapes, subtle plaids and paisleys are all acceptable.
Belts: Belts should match your shoes. Those with smaller buckles with squared lines look more professional.
Socks: Black socks are the best, followed by blue or gray, depending on your attire. Never wear white socks! Check your sock length, too- -no skin should show when you sit down or cross your legs. Shoes. Black or burgundy leather shoes with laces on them, because tassel loafers are very casual. Other suitable colors are brown, cordovan and navy. Hair. Keep neat, short and preferably parted on the side. And shave off all those facial hair.
Accessories: As much as possible, use folders to hold copies of your resume. Make sure that all your certificates (original & at least 3 copies Xerox) are with you.
WOMEN
Light colour Punjabi suits, with the chunni preferably pinned, (trying to fix the chunni is a distraction in the interview process).
Hair: Hair longer than shoulder length should be worn up or pulled back. Don’t let it fall in front of your face and don’t keep trying to fix it during the interview. Avoid large hair ornaments and trendy hairstyles.
Make-up: Be subtle; natural is the key word. Light shades of lip coloring and nail polish are recommended.
Jewellery: Be conservative. Studs of gold, silver or pearls are best. Do away with gaudy fashion jewelers, and those that clank and make noise when one moves.
Accessories: Folders and bags should blend well with the total professional look.
WOMEN
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MEN | |
* Solid color, conservative suit, saree, chudidhar etc.
* Coordinated blouse * Moderate sandals * Limited jewelry * Neat, professional hairstyle * Tan or light hosiery * Sparse make-up & perfume * Manicured nails * Portfolio or briefcase |
Books to be referred
Quantitative Aptitude by R.S.Agarwal
* Verbal and non verbal reasoning by R.S.Agarwal
* Let us C by Yashwant Kanetkar
* GRE Barrons Old edition (For Analytical Questions)
* Puzzles to Puzzle You and More Puzzles (2 books) by Shakuntaladevi * Barrons guide for verbal ability.
* Puzzles & Teasers (George J.Summers)
* Brain Teasers (Ravi Narula) etc.
Useful websites:
www.placement-paper.com
www.careersvalley.com
www.indiabix.com
freshersitpapers.blogspot.in
www.freshersworld.com
General Topics to be prepared for Interview
Number System, Averages, Ratios & Proportions, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Simple Equations & Ages, Probability Series & Sequence, Coding, Decoding, Directions, Blood relations, Seating Arrangements, Clocks & Calendars, Symbols & Notations Cubes, Logical Deductions, Figure Analysis, Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Data Interpretation etc. Verbal ability
Synonyms, Antonyms, Identifying Errors, Sentence Correction, Sentence Completion, articles, prepositions, suitable verb form etc.
Technical ability
C and Data Structures, OOP Languages like C++, Java, Algorithms, DBMS, MAT lab etc.
Selection of Candidate
1. Scrutiny of the students
The data base of the students is prepared based on their qualifications, academic credentials and technical expertise. Majority of the companies choose students with a minimum of 65% throughout academic career starting from SSC onwards. Top MNC’s like Microsoft, Google, Oracle prefer students with 85% and above. The students should never neglect their academics and continue to maintain good CGPA or percentage and also plan not to have any backlogs otherwise golden opportunities to be recruited in renowned organizations during engineering education would be missed.
2. Written Test
The eligible students will be asked to appear for a written test. The test consists of
* Aptitude skills – Quantitative, Analytical & Reasoning ability
* Verbal ability – English grammar & vocabulary
* Technical ability – knowledge on core subjects
3. Technical interview
The selected students from the written test face the next round that deals with technical competency, core subject knowledge, project particulars, industry needs.
4. HR round
Finally, HR round emphasizes on student’s communication ability, team work, attitude, behavior, manners, positive thinking, etiquette etc. Ultimately, the selected student is offered an appointment letter. Some companies also include Group discussions, Presentations, Debates, Managerial capabilities to scrutinize the student’s before or after a technical interview.
Group discussion
It is mainly used as a part of elimination process that tests the candidates:
* Leadership skills
* Initiation
* Confidence
* Team work
* Understanding others view points
* Emotional balance
* Exposure to current affairs.
Presentation: The aspirant is given a topic on spot and within a stipulated time ( 15 – 30 mins), he/she should be ready with a PPT on a choosen topic. Sometimes the candidate should be ready to given an extempore.
It tests
* Pronunciation skills
* Clarity in expression
* Logical arrangement of points
* Accuracy
* Presentation style
* Body language
* Fluency
* Confidence level
Debate
Debate normally tests
* Emotional balance
* Stability
* Cope with disagreements
* Steadiness
* Team work
* Content knowledge
Managerial capabilities
Some companies test the candidate’s
* Managing skills
* Working under pressure
* Solving or resolving problems
* Project based issues
* Team management
* Meeting the targets etc.
Interview Tips
1. Before the interview
Knowing the employer:
The aspirants should gather basic and vital information regarding the recruiting companies like their history, background, size, organization, structure, services, administration, officers, work culture, priorities, problems, policies, philosophies, potential advancement etc.
Knowing oneself:
one should evaluate oneself in terms of ones strengths, weaknesses, career objectives, goals and interests.
Effective resume and cover letter:
Resume is the mirror which gives a company complete picture of the candidate. It is a medium to market oneself. The aspirant should prepare an effective resume and an effective cover letter. Some tips:
* Limit the length. One page should be sufficient.
* Construct using action verbs, adjectives.
* Focus on skills and facts, using key words.
* Use concrete words to describe experiences.
* Focus on career objective.
* Use reverse chronology while mentioning details. (starting from recent achievements)
* Minimize vertical and horizontal lines, italics, underlines, graphics, shadows, and boxes.
* Use standard typefaces, with a font size of 10 - 14 points.
* Make sure that it is free of spelling, grammatical, and typographical errors.
* Use proper margins and spend time formatting it properly.
* Do not condense spacing between letters.
* Never lie.
* Avoid personal pronouns in the resume.
* Select paper that is light in color and has a fairly plain background so it can be copied, scanned, or faxed easily.
* Print it on a laser printer.
* Print on one side only.
* Do not fold or staple.
2. During the interview: The aspirants should follow important tips like
* being on time
* dressing neatly & comfortably
* being confident, enthusiastic, sincere, optimistic, attentive
* displaying good eye contact and patience with accurate body language and excellent communication skills.
* Carrying a well prepared resume and cover letter.
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