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Bridging the Gap – Industry / Academy
April 19, 2023
Introductions
Industry Expectations
Bridging the Gap
Group Discussions
Mock Interviews
Feedback Session
Agenda
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Current Industry Trend
Your Expectations
Personal Experiences (From Moderators)
Last Year’s Campus Recruitment – An overview
The need for the Seminar
Introductions
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Knowledge Base - Fundamentals
Aptitude towards Learning & Development (Newer Technologies/Methods)
Articulation – Communication Skills (Verbal / Written / Presentation)
Self Motivation
Self Confidence
Team Play
Innovation / Thought Leadership – Change Agent
Industry Expectations
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Self Assessment Identification of Strength and Weakness Academic Performance – Knowledge Level
Set the Target Decide on a short term & a Long term goal Prepare a Task List and a Plan of Action Implementing the Plan
Self Discipline Check Progress of the action plan Take corrective measures Modify plan if necessary Seek Guidance from your Professors/seniors
Success – Needed Qualities Determination Hard work Perseverance / Rigour Can Do Attitude Confidence
Bridging the Gap
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Preparation for Campus Recruitment Written Test Technical Interview Management / HR Interview
Written Test Aptitude (GRE / GMAT) Mathematics (Basics) Logical Reasoning (GRE / GMAT) English Language (TOEFL)
Technical Interview Subject Knowledge (Basics / Fundamentals) Technology Exposure (Basic Programming knowledge)
Management / HR Interview Confidence Level Communication Skills Attitude Traits Generic presentations and Conduct Additional Initiatives – Non Curriculum
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FACING INTERVIEWS
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What do you want to be?
What do you want to do?
Where do you want to go?
Prepare for the Real World
It’s time to pull all pieces together!
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To obtain information about the candidate that is not in Resume
To confirm / amplify certain inputs
To evaluate skills and personality in relation to position and company
To convey about job responsibilities and expectations of the company
Interview Purpose – From Company’s Perspective
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Behavior
Performance
Competency
• Actions/ Reactions• Expressed through Emotion, Attitude, Language Physical Movement
Accomplishments,Achievements, Results
• Critical Knowledge/Skills producing key outputs• Combines both behavior and Performance
What do Interviewers try to assess ?
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What is the Basic framework ?
PAST OCCURRENCE
• INTENT/MOTIVE• SPECIFICITY• ATTRIBUTABILITY ( Through
Your Statements)
YOUR FUTUREPERFORMANCE
Predict
They Probe and Analyze
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Attitude Attitude 40%40%
Image and Image and Appearance Appearance 10%10%
CommunicationCommunication(verbal and nonverbal)(verbal and nonverbal)
25%25%
Job Skills & Job Skills & QualificationsQualifications25% 25%
How Candidates Are Rated in Interviews …
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Bridging the Gap – Continues.....Three Pillars of an Interview
Man
agem
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ers
onality
Tra
its
Technology
Good Communicator
Humble assertiveness
Charisma
Intelligence
Sincerity
Ability to work under pressure
Enthusiasm
Ambition
Hardworking`
Specialization
Vertical Focus
Certification
Survive Tech Challenges
Problem-solving skills
Goal-driven
Time Management
Team Play
Metro Living
Contacts in Industry
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Common Facts– Less Time
– Only Once you will meet interviewer
– He doesn’t know you
– He needs to decide
– Interview is only a part of the process
– There can be more than one interviewer in the panel
Emotions– First time feeling
– Jerk in the knee
– First Impression stories
– Myths about interview
– Getting too Casual
– Getting too Scary
– Giving Up
The Interview space
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Education / Technical Knowledge
Work/ Project Experience
Career Goals
Personal Qualities /Abilities/ Interests
Knowledge of the Organization
The Questions would generally cover these 5 main areas:
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10 Common Questions that you may face…
Tell us about yourself What are your career goals? Why do you wish to join us? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? If you are on this panel, what would you be looking for in the candidate for this position? Are you creative/ team-player/ resourceful, etc.? What are your reading habits? Why should we select you? Have you any questions you would like to ask us?
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Interview Preparation Guidelines
General Readiness (Prior to interview date)
On the Interview Date
Conduct During the Interview
What puts off the interviewer
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General Readiness Prepare one minute introduction about you / your family / native
Emphasise any significant achievement in sports , extra curricular activities etc... Basic Knowledge about the Company
Visit the company website and note important aspects of the organisation such as the leadership team, various divisions etc...
Prepare a statement on why you want to join this company Do not underplay / criticise other companies Do not say that your placement officer forced you If you are from a non computer science background, provide a reason for moving out of your core field
Prepare a Vision statement for yourself What would you like to do in the next 5 / 10 Years Make sure that the vision is reasonable and achievable Practice, memorise and rehearse with your friends
Be Ready to name couple of Books and Authors and your views on the same English books only
Be ready to name few hobbies and explain why you like the hobby Avoid mentioning the following hobbies
Watching Movies / TV Reading General Magazines Listening to Music
Brush up your English – Avoid basic Grammar mistakes Prepare a one minute detail on your Academic Project Brush up basic Geography / Science / Technology
Not Knowing where Mumbai is located could be disastrous Be Prepared to speak about your strength and weakness
Why do you consider those as your strength / weakness
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On the Interview Date Come Prepared with good rest the previous night Read a standard newspaper such as Hindu etc...- the current week’s Groom Well
Invest in for the “D Day” Clean Shaven or well groomed facial hair Mouth wash, Body spray – to avoid body odour Good formal attire with Shoes – Avoid Jeans, Slippers, Funny T Shirts, too colourful Have a pen ready – Do not borrow from the interviewer
Do Not bring the mobile phones Know your electives – All semesters Prepare your CV with details (Though you may not have much)
Avoid Spelling mistakes Take care of the formatting – consistent across Prepare to explain any gaps in the study
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Conduct During the Interview Wish the Interviewers Sit Comfortably Speak Confidently Stay Relaxed Listen to the question asked and allow the interviewer to finish the question Pay attention to your body language If you are not clear about the question, politely ask to repeat the question If you are not sure about the answer, do not try to beat around the bush Do not try to discuss politics, cinema, entertainment etc... Do not crib about your family problems / financial needs etc.- No sympathy story Quote examples from Industry and Industry leaders – To showcase your interest When needed ask for paper to draw / explain concepts Be precise and to the point in answering questions
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What Puts off the Interviewer Not Knowing about your college Lack of basic knowledge in your chosen core field Lack of basic knowledge in Computer language such as C, C++ Zero exposure to industry / Environment Do not insist on asking questions only on the subject you know Do Not ask questions about the interviewer Be careful in selecting your questions when the interviewer prompts “Any
Questions” Avoid the following questions
How did I do the Interview Compare one company with other What are my Onsite chances once I join the company Work life balance
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Some Poor Impressions …
Has Poor Personal appearance Is overbearing, over aggressive, conceited, pompous the ‘know all’ type Unable to express himself clearly. Lacks knowledge/experience. Has not prepared for interview. No real interest in the job. Has no career goals. Lacks enthusiasm, energy and initiative. Lacks confidence, poise. Expectations unrealistic. Claims not credible. Lacks social skills….. And the like.
Watch out !
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WHAT YOU CAN ASK FOR
Qualities for success The future of the company Your future career Training Performance Evaluation Typical day/week Relationships to other areas
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Points to Ponder
This is an interview for a significant position with a Global Industry Leader
Make sure you are culturally ready for a professional set up and International operations
“Common Sense in Uncommon”
Success in this Interview will change yours and your immediate family life drastically
‘You and Only You’ are responsible for your success / failure
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Team Formations
Select Relevant Topics for Discussion
Focused discussion on the Select Topic
Moderator Feedback
Participant’s Feedback
Group Discussions
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Identify Volunteers
Conduct Mock Interviews
Observations from the Interviewer
Observations from the Audience
Suggestion for Improvements
Mock Interviews
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Observations from the Moderators
Feedback from the Participants
Thoughts by the Placement Officer / Faculty
Next Steps – By The Student Representative
Feedback / Concluding Session
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THANK YOU
