The document provides tips and advice for job seekers on applying for jobs and maintaining a positive attitude during the job search process. It recommends not relying solely on campus placements but also uploading resumes to online job sites. It emphasizes the importance of choosing references who can speak knowledgeably about the job seeker's qualifications. The document also suggests applying directly on company websites when possible and provides statistics on the number of government jobs available each year in India. Finally, it lists qualities that employers may look for in applications, cover letters, and resumes and gives advice on maintaining a positive mindset during job searching.

2. Where will your
application end
up?
The NO file

3. The NO file
Where will your
application end
up?
The MAYBE file
The YES file

4. Never underestimate the importance of
application.
It is an information tool to select a
candidate for interview.
Making a good first impression to potential
employers is essential to securing
employment.

5. What you will learn
How to go on job search
Positive Attitude
Rule at Job Interviews

6. Students think “Unemployment is
high, so campus placement is
everything”
Don't put all your eggs in
one basket.
Giving due importance to campus
placements, be shrewd enough to
upload resume to Naukri, Monster,
Timesjob etc.

7. Consultants do what you
need & be cost effective in
process. Don’t stop with
job search sites; continue
uploading your resume in
consultants websites.

8. Reference is most important job search tool,
all too often students submit resume to
friends & consider the process complete. This
will no longer serve the purpose.
Before forwarding your resume think carefully
& identify right person who can speak on your
behalf. The potential reference should be able
to speak articulately about you which can
make your candidature strong.

9. Do Mind clicking on career tab of company
Websites.
Applying directly through company website is
best available source especially if you are aware
of the companies you are interested in working
for.
Many companies today(IBM, BOSCH, GM etc)
even offer option of application tracking system.

10. Government jobs provide employment opportunity for 2 % of the people in India
every year.
That amounts to how many people ?
Lets do a little Math !
2% of 1.3 Billion => 2 % of 103 Crores => 2% of 10300 Lakh => 206 Lakh
Potentially you can be one among those 206 Lakh employee if you target early.
Few pointers
Make a shortlist of PSUs you wish to join (BHEL, GAIL, IREL etc)
Refer to sample question papers, start your preparation as early as 5th sem.

11. If you were an
employer, what
qualities do you think
you would look for in a
job seeker's application,
application letter, or
resume?

12.  Have you ever noticed how
some people can bounce right
back, even if they have been
turned down for a job they
wanted?
 They have a positive attitude,
and that means they are more
likely to succeed the next time.

13. • Think about life as an adventure filled with exciting
unknowns.
• Look for the best in every situation. Where is the plus? Is
there opportunity here?
• Decide what you want in life and stay true to your values
and beliefs.
• It’s entirely possible that you failed because you set yourself
up for failure.
• Avoid using 'quick fixes' as solutions to problems.
• Know your strengths and remind yourself of them every day.
• Identify your weaknesses - see them as limitations rather
than flaws.
• Build on your strengths and find ways to reduce your
limitations.
• Learn from your mistakes. Plan a different way to handle it
next time.
• Believe in hard work, it always pays off.
• Always try to speak the truth.
• Focus on process not the results.