This document provides engineering students a roadmap for their academic journey from first year to final year. It emphasizes focusing on academics, communication skills, and practical skills in the first year. In the second year, students should prepare fundamental subjects and soft skills. The third year involves practice for interviews through activities, certifications, and projects. Final year focuses on finishing certifications, practicing for interviews, and networking. The document outlines the interview process and provides tips like proper preparation and documentation.

1. A Roadmap for Engineering
Students
A Presentation by Prof.S.P Rao Borde
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2. Engineering journey…
 First Year is Vital.
 If you plan well at the beginning, your
journey will be smoother and ending
will be perfect.

3. What should I do in I Year
 Focus on academics.
 Have vision 60%.
 One should try to get minimum 60% in
I year.
 Why???
 When you reach final year you would
like to sit for every company.
 It is possible if you have I class

4. What should I do in I Year
 If your english/basic communication is
not good..put every thing in to working
on it.
 Encourage every one around you to
communicate in english.
 Take mathematics very seriously.
 Irrespective of your branch make C
your favorite language.
 Good logical and analytical mind is the
hallmark of a good engineer.

5. What I should Not do in I Year
 Control your participation in many
activities.
 You can always do it from II year.
 Avoid negative people.
 Do some thing as simple as book
reviews.
 Keep fear out from your head.
 Every one can learn new things in life
and with hard work every thing is
possible.

6. What should I do in II Year
 Prepare basic fundamental subjects
well.
 Why??
 Interviewer will ask you questions from
those subjects.
 Work on good CV writing, Letter
writing, mail writing etc.
 Telephone etiquettes.
 Impt: Learn the art of “being
assertive.”

7. What I should Not do in II
Year
 Theory is not every thing so do not
take your practical knowledge lightly.
 Do not be reactive try to be proactive.
 Do not spoil relations with any one
who matters to you.
 College is a place to learn many
things so be regular with your lectures
and practicals.

8. What should I do in III Year
 Practice GDs and PI techniques.
 Try to do at least one certification---
 Niche Technology & Foreign Language.
 Participate in lot of
seminars/workshops/competitions.
 Try to understand Software Engineering
Concepts practically.
 Do a small project. Get involved with
customers. Do surveys etc.
 Practice Aptitude Skills rigorously.

9. What should I do in IV Year
 Finish your certification and update
your CV.
 Solve lot of company papers.
 Talk to your seniors.
 Do project to learn and explore new
things (do not buy projects).
 Create your professional network on
line
and be visible to others.
 Learn to interact with alumni.

10. Interview
 Pre-requisite: Marks
 Rounds:
 Written Exam (Apti-
logical/maths/quanti/english)
 GD/Technical Round
 HR Round
 Offers
 Try not to impress the interviewer.

11. Interview – Dos
 Properly placed personal file.
 File should contain:
 1. Hard copy CV (updated)
 2. All the docs (descending order)
 3. Achievements docs
 4. Certifications (if any)
 5. Project work docs
 6. Pass port size photo (4)
 7. Plane A4 size papers and pencil

12. Interview – Try this
 Do the company research.
 Focus more on project preparation.
 Explain things on paper with diagrams
if possible.
 Wait till the entire process gets over.
 Thank the person before leaving the
place.

13.  If you wish to add few things to this
presentation, kindly send the updates
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 Thank You…..