Elucidating Corporate Expectations

Elucidating Corporate Expectations Manu Srikumar Marketing Manager Freshers world .com Venue: Bannari Amman college, Erode Date: 24 th March 2010

Misconceptions
Degree / qualification, the most important requirement
Education over once you acquire a Degree
If you know great English, you can do a great job.
On the job training will be provided by employers.
Expertise in one subject is enough.

How to start preparation?
Talk to seniors
Questions related to your domain
Most commonly asked questions
Create a great resume – Freshers world .com video
Go on the internet – Freshers world .com
Constantly update yourself and the resume

Your interview!
Do your homework
Effective Resume
Breathe – Confidence – You are there because of what you have done
Be Yourself – honest, polite and gracious
Ask Questions
Be Thankful – Respect his/her time

During the interview
Strong fundamentals
Smart
Presence of mind
Body Language
Attitude

Turn Offs
Poor personal appearance.
Lack of interest and enthusiasm: Passive and indifferent.
Failure to look at the interviewer when conversing.
Limp, fishy handshake.
Failure to express appreciation for interviewer’s time.
Asks no questions about job.
Overbearing, over aggressive, conceited with superiority or "know it all complex."
Inability to express self clearly: Poor voice diction, grammar.
Lack of planning for career: no purpose and goals.
Lack of confidence and poise: nervous ill at ease.
Inability to take criticism.
Lack of Maturity.
Lack of courtesy: ill mannered.

Turn Offs explained
1. Poor non-verbal communication image It’s about demonstrating confidence – Stand straight, and make good eye contact. (Note the color of the interviewer’s eyes.) Connect with a good, firm handshake. (There’s nothing like a limp response in a handshake.) Sit erect and lean forward in the chair, appearing interested and attentive. (Slumping denotes a lazy attitude.) That first impression can be a great beginning, or a quick ending to your interview.

Turn Offs Explained (Cont..)
2. Poor verbal communication skills Your interviewer is giving you information, either directly or indirectly. Good communication skills include listening and letting the person know you heard what they said. Observe your interviewer’s style and pace and match that style, adjusting your style and pace to match. Use appropriate language. (Beware of using slang words or references to age, race, religion, politics, or sexual preferences – these topics could get the door slammed very quickly.) Telling the interviewer more than they need to know could be a fatal mistake. (Too much information – particularly personal information - could get into some areas that are best not discussed in an interview.)

Turn Offs Explained (Cont..)
3. Not asking questions It is extremely important to ask questions. When asked, “Do you have any questions?” if you answer “No,” it is the WRONG answer! Asking questions gives you the opportunity to show your interest. (The best questions come from listening to what is said and asked during the interview. Ask for additional information.) Asking questions gives you the opportunity to find out if this is the right place for you. (Your chance to find out what goes on in the company.) The job market is very competitive and the competition is fierce. Give yourself every advantage by preparing and practicing before the interview. Be aware of your verbal and non-verbal performance and the messages you are sending. It could make the difference between a job offer or not.

Transition from college to corporate Oral & Written Communication Skills Proactive & Inquisitive nature Ability to grasp things quickly Good team player Ready to accept challenges Time Management Problem Solving Presentation Skills

Change in education process
Facts
Only 14% of freshers are employable
More than 60 % of the freshers don’t know how to create CVs.
What needs to be done?
Necessity to make students industry ready
Internships
Group Discussions, Mock Interviews, etc to be included in course or to be
taught separately
Communicative English to be improved

Choice – Always look at the bigger picture
Core/ domain specific job Vs IT Vs Govt. , etc
Opportunity
Circumstances
Take a job, you can always change – Industry exposure can always help

Keep Trying!
Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all !

About Freshers world .com
Placement Papers
Global Resume
Career Networking
Blogs
Communities
Discussion Forums
Jobs!

The Last Word..
Employment opportunities for freshers in India have increased in manifold over the last few years. The only way to have an edge over others in the job market is to assess yourself and hone your employable skills accordingly. Employers look for certain basic qualities and if you can groom yourself to meet their expectation you can secure your dream job in no time .

Dare to Dream!
" To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. ” Anatole France

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit- Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Success is failure turned inside out - The silver tint in the clouds of doubt, And you never can tell how close you are, It might be near when it seems afar; So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit - It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

Thank You
Reach me at
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