9 MUST REQUIREMENTS WHICH INCREASES A YOUNGSTERS CHANCES OF LANDING ON A DESIRED JOB.

Attitude (Sincerity, Ownership/Motivation) Business Ethics/Honesty Grooming/Confidence Communication Skills General Awareness Basic Managerial Skills (Leadership, Teamwork, Time Management etc.) Basic Sales and Customer Service (most entry level jobs require one of these) Domain Knowledge Work Experience

Basic Manners at workplace...If you do not know them, Learn them...Change the breakfast, othe rwise you will become the breakfast.

TIPS TO PREPARE FOR GROUP DISCUSSIONS

1. Content Remember that in order to score well in a GD, you need to demonstrate at least a fair knowledge about the given topic. Thus you need to read widely and extensively over a period of time. Concentrate both on understanding the various nuances/ perspectives about the topic as well as building your knowledge of basic facts and data. Try and predict what topics could be important and read about these. For example, in recent times, there has been a lot of talk on Environmental Issues and Corruption. You can expect topics around these, whether they are land-related scams or the Commonwealth Games. You could also get a topic dealing with centre-state relations, division of states or something on those lines, given the Telengana issue. Perennial favourites are topics that deal with the economy-comparisons between India and China, subsidies, women's empowerment, reservations etc. Try and make notes on these topics. Add to your notes the moment you come across a relevant point. 2. Analysis In order to truly make your point impressively, try and demonstrate a good ability in analysing issues. This is an important characteristic that the top class management schools look for. This is where you need to try and go beyond mere opinions and use robust logic, data and examples to justify your point of view. A balanced viewpoint sometimes helps in this connection. You may aim to express both the pros and cons associated with a contentious topic (such as reservations or subsidies for example) before expressing your final judgment. It is better to avoid getting emotional or merely trying to stick to your opinions. How can you develop your analytical ability? A good way is that whenever you read something, ask yourself certain questions: why did a certain development take place? What were the factors that led to this? Whom does it impact and how? What could happen in the future as a result of this? 3. Communication skills Communication refers to the ability to effectively put across what you know. The manner in which you express your point is also evaluated, besides just the content. My advice is that you need to be assertive in a GD and

appear confident, without being aggressive. If you wish to challenge someone or oppose a point of view, try and do so in a polite, non-confrontational manner. Related to this, remember also that speaking just once during the whole GD will not be enough. Try and make at least three interventions during the GD. 4. Body language Be careful about the following: Try and maintain eye contact with the entire group during the GD, and not just with one or two people. I have noticed that many participants generally address only those seated directly across the table Avoid aggressive gestures such as waving your hands about, pointing with your hands or any object such as a pen/ pencil etc Be careful of facial expressions: Your expressions should not betray your irritation, disgust etc with the pointof-view expressed by another. After all, they have as much right to their views as you have to yours. ABSTRACT ARTICLE TO INTERVIEW After taking the Interview of a candidate: "Overall, I liked your enthusiasm, your appropriate dress and your preparedness about our company's background. However, I am not at all sure about what kind of person you are and what I can expect once you start working with our organization." Whenever I am in doubt, I take the safer option of NOT HIRING a candidate. So please go back and prepare more on what you are good at and how your skills make you a suitable Candidate for this job... INTERVIEWING DO'S & DONT'S What To Do....

Do express yourself clearly with a strong voice and good diction and grammar. Do pay close attention to your personal appearance; dress to your advantage. Do keep a concrete goal, objective & in mind planning for your career. Do knock the door decently and semi open it to make yourself visible to the interviewer Do maintain a safe distance between you and your interviewer during tete-a- tete Do greet them, Introduce yourself, & offer a firm handshake. Do use expressions like : Thank you for your time, pleasure meeting you / wonderful meeting you/ Nice to meet you. Have a good day/ have a good time ahead. Do put on a cheerful look on your face and remember you will not be charged for your smile. Do carry a decent folder to hold your resume and credentials. Do look the interviewer in the eye (but don't stare him or her down). Do fill out applications neatly and completely. Do have as much knowledge about the industry, employer, and position as possible. Do take criticism gracefully. Do equip yourself with a strong knowledge of the company. Do have prepared questions about the employer and position. Do display a sense of humor. Do display self-confidence. Do bring a pen and small notebook with you to the interview. Do remember the interviewer's name and use it during the interview. Do take time to think before answering difficult or unexpected questions. Do take an extra copy of your resume and a list of references with you to the interview.

What Not To Do....

Dont forget to close the door Dont drag the chair, pull it

Don't be overbearing, overaggressive or conceited. Don't show a lack of interest or enthusiasm. Don't emphasize money as your main interest in the job. Don't expect too much too soon - be open to the idea of starting at the bottom and working your way up. Don't make excuses for unfavorable factors on your record. Don't condemn past employers or institutions of education; keep comments positive. Don't display a marked dislike for schoolwork. Don't interview unless you are interested in the job...don't just "shop around." Don't be late to the interview. Don't state specific geographic restrictions. Don't contradict yourself in responses. Don't take notes during the interview - jot down your notes immediately after the interview. Don't forget: YOU control the content of the interview. Don't glorify your past experiences - getting into a job for which you are under qualified is not recommended. Don't share your plans of your higher studies before the Employer. Don't smoke, chew gum, etc. even if offered or if the interviewer does so.

TYPICAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS An interview is to judge which candidate is best suited for the position. The employer will design questions giving him information required for the desired post. The following set of questions will help you to make the best presentation for the interview. The questions are divided in the following sections: A) Opening Questions Tell me something about yourself? What are your hobbies? Which is your favorite subject? Why? How did you hear about this opening? How did you prepare for this interview? What was the last book you read? What did you learn from life? B) Personality Questions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? How would your colleagues describe you? How would your boss describe you? How would you describe yourself as a person? Who has influenced you in life? How? Narrate 2 of your achievements? How do you plan to overcome your weaknesses? Can you tell me the toughest decision taken in life?

These questions are asked to know what kind of person you are... C) Career Questions 1. What are your career goals? 2. What is your ambition in life? 3. What might make you leave this job?

* Asked to know if you have planned your career or not? D) Leadership 1. 2. 3. 4. What according to you is important for a team member? Which is more important: Leading or Managing? Have you ever lead a team? What did you learn by working in a team?

* Asked to know whether you are result oriented or not? E) Position related questions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. What do you know about our company? How can you contribute to our company? Why have you applied for this position? How can you contribute to this position? What do you look for in a job? Why are you looking for a change? Which other positions have you considered applying for? Where do you see yourself 5 to 7 years from now?

* Asked to know if you have analysed your job position and company profile . F) Decision making Questions 1. 2. 3. 4. Why should we hire you? Do you believe in compromising business ethics to get your work done? Are you OK working for 12 to 15 hrs a day? Who plays an important role in deciding your career?

G) Job Assessment 1. How do you weigh job satisfaction? 2. What might make you leave this job? 3. What is your role in the current job? 4. Why not continue the same job? 5. Describe your ideal job? 6. What kind of people are you able to manage? H) Concluding Question 1. Would you like to ask any questions? Questions you can ask the Employer 1. How many employers work in this organization? 2. What according to you is the most difficult problem one would face in this position? 3. Which is the most successful product of this organization? 4. On what parameters is once success measured in this company? 5. What will be my salary package?

The above questions including the previous posts are only interview guidelines. Some of the questions may not be appropriate for your interviewing situation.

RESUME WRITING
A resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, education, experiences and accomplishments designed to capture a prospective employer's interest. A resume is a tool to get your foot in the door. It serves as a letter of introduction to get you considered for a position...the rest is up to you and your interviewing skills! The employers that are reviewing resumes are looking for a candidate who can fill a particular position within the company. The first step is to get a better understanding of what the employers are looking for. The second step is to give it to them in a clear, easy to follow format. If you can do this, you will be one step closer to getting in the door. The following sections can help you along as you begin this important task. GROUND RULES FOR AN EFFECTIVE RESUME Here are some simple DOs and DON'Ts that can help you avoid many of the more common mistakes associated with a poor resume: DOS

Make sure your resume is easy to read. Remember, it's a summary, not an autobiography. Use concise, unambiguous sentences and avoid over-writing. The reader is likely to be busy and not inclined to struggle through flowery prose. Keep the overall length of your resume short. Depending upon your experience, one or two pages is ideal. A three-page resume should be considered only if it is absolutely necessary to do justice to your career experience. Do include : Name, address, contact no and mail id, Career Objective, Education, Job skills (Technical & Soft skills), Summer project, Accomplishment, Extra Curricular activities. Do take the assistance of Prof Google on How to write career Objective for a fresher. Stress your past accomplishments and the skills you used to get the desired results. Do discuss your two or three most relevant strengths and illustrate them with experience and achievement statements. Your accomplishment statements must grab the reader, and quantify the results. Did you increase profits? By what percentage or dollar amount? Did you save the organization time and/or money? How much? Do use the active voice with verbs that indicate you're in charge: "Represented firm at international symposium." Focus on information that's relevant to your own career goals. If you're making a career change, stress what skills are transferable to support your new career objectives. Neatness counts. And how! A poorly structured, badly typed resume tells the reader much about the applicant none of it good. Spend the extra money to have your resume typed or word processed, or even printed. It's well worth it. Do use your current home address, a personal email address, and telephone number with a professional outgoing message. Be sure that prospective employers can easily reach you; check your messages regularly. DON'TS

If you're considering enclosing a photograph of yourself, don't! It's not necessary, and no matter how attractive you may be, it's possible that you may bear a striking resemblance to someone the reader doesn't like, and that could mean a strike-out for you! If you're planning to include personal references on your resume, don't! A potential employer is interested in references only if he or she is seriously considering hiring you. At that time, you may be asked to provide reference information. Avoid odd-size paper or loud colors. 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper in white, buff or beige, is appropriate. Also, be sure to use a good quality paper. Don't try to differentiate yourself with an unconventional format or tactics such as graphics and colored paper, unless you are applying for jobs in arts-related fields. Don't include email addresses or websites that have the potential to reveal controversial or inappropriate personal information: Avoid addresses such as bubbly9999@gmail.com, gudduthegreat@rediffmail.com, monsoonhymes@hotmail.com or Imthetiger@gmail.com. Your salary history or reasons for leaving previous jobs should never be included in a resume. Also, don't mention sexual harassment issues, lawsuits, workers' compensation claims, or say, "they fired me for no good reason." In addition, leave out any discussion about hobbies, musical instruments you play, sports you enjoy, your marital status (with the number and gender of kids), age or race. This is a business marketing document, so limit the information on it to business related issues. Don't include references to areas of your life that are not business related, or have nothing to do with your current career goals. Membership in outside social organizations, military service, etc., has no place in a resume, unless they somehow apply to your job objectives. Last, but certainly not least -- don't have any unreasonable expectations of what a resume can do. You will be guilty of a grave error in judgment if you expect someone to hire you because of your resume. It never happens! Your resume is simply a piece of paper. It comes with no guarantee of truthfulness, and it certainly can't close a deal. You may choose to believe that your record speaks for itself, but the truth is: Only you speak for yourself.