Detailed Content: http://techgrasp.pk/education/common-mistakes-by-fresh-graduates/ This presentation aims at making fresh graduates aware of the common mistakes that they should be avoiding. Further, it also throws light on how the fresh graduates can improve themselves in their job hunt.

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LIFE AFTER GRADUATION
Daniel Muhammad Idrees
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Daniel Muhammad Idrees
• Software Engineer - Interactive Health Solutions (
www.ihsinformatics.com) (Dec 2013 – Present)
• Lead Android Trainer - SkillOrbit
– (May 2015 – Present)
• Computer & Information Systems Engineer
(NED University, Batch 2009-10)
• O Levels Teacher (2009 – 2015)
• Motivational Speaker
• More About me:
www.linkedin.com/in/danielmidrees
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Why Am I here?
To Let You Know About:
•What to Expect After Graduation
•What NOTNOT to Expect After Graduation
•Common Mistakes by Fresh Graduates
•Business Communication (Overview)
•Cover Letters and CV Writing Tips
•Interview Preparation and Dealing Tips.
•Jobs Available for CIS,SE,BCIT Graduates
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DISCLAIMER !
•This Session does not promise success but may
increase the chances of being successful.
•The opinions and advices are based on the personal
experience. It is possible that you may disagree with
them.
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All the images used in this presentation, have their links mentioned in the last slide.

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Your Opinion
Can a Person get a job or a Good job
•Without a Good GPA?
•Clearing at least one paper in 2nd
attempt?
•Having a show cause notice in his University life?
•Without an internship experience?
•Without doing Extra Courses (CCNA,Java etc.)
•Without Reference?
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Yes!No
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GET YOURSELF RATED!GET YOURSELF RATED!
•Knowledge (out of 10)
•Skills (out of 10)
•GPA (out of 4)
•Attitude (-10 to +10)
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Attitude
• “Jo Naseeb mein hoga woh milega!” (-2)
• “I don’t care / tab ki tab dekhenge ” (-10)
• “koshish karenge” (+1)
• “Mujhe tu araam se job mil jaegi” (-5)
• “lets focus on learning now” (+5)
• “lets research, plan and study together” (+10)
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Result = (Knowledge + Skills + GPA) * Attitude
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•Job Tests at University.
•Interview Calls.
•A Job.
•Advices from Seniors (If you will ask)
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER
GRADUATION
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•A Job without an interviewinterview.
•A Job with a handsome SalarySalary.
•Any one will refer you for a jobjob.
•The Name of your institutioninstitution is enough to get
you a job.
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT AFTER
GRADUATION
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•You have searched your‘NameName’and‘NumberNumber’on Google.
•Your CV/Resume does not have any typos/grammartypos/grammar
mistakes.
•The objectiveobjective in your CV/Resume is not copied from Google.
•You have an outclassoutclass cover letter and CV.
•You have done researchresearch about the company.
•You have read the Job descriptionJob description carefully.
Before Applying For a Job (1/2)Before Applying For a Job (1/2)
Make Sure that:
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Make Sure that:
• Your Skills, Experience mentioned on CV is also on
your LinkedInLinkedIn Account.
• You are not sending the CV at WeekendWeekend. Apply on
Monday morning instead.
• You are not putting multiple ids in ‘To’, ‘CC’ or
‘BCC’.
• You have an email id related to your name.
• Proofread, Proofread and Proofread!
Before Applying For a Job (2/2)Before Applying For a Job (2/2)
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•Expecting too much!
•Errors in CV!
•Poor Test/Interview Preparation!
•Applying for a Wrong Job!
•Preferring High Salary Jobs!
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COMMON MISTAKES BY FRESHCOMMON MISTAKES BY FRESH
GRADUATESGRADUATES
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•Not Giving Importance to SOFT SKILLSSOFT SKILLS &
Appearance!
•Not being PUNCTUALPUNCTUAL!
•Thinking that there is no merit in the
Market.
•Not having an Updated Linked Account.
•Job HoppingJob Hopping.
COMMON MISTAKES BY FRESHCOMMON MISTAKES BY FRESH
GRADUATESGRADUATES
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• Your First Impression
• Not a templatetemplate, it is content.
• Marketing Brochure.
• Your Ambassador.
• Ordinary and Shabby CV shows you careless and laziness.
• Show your uniqueness by a Unique CV.
• Should be different for different Companies.
• Must have a precise and to the point Objective.
• Avoid Personal Stuff.
Curriculum Vitae (1/2)Curriculum Vitae (1/2)
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• Should be in PDF Format.
• Must not have irrelevant experience and skills.
• Use Standard Fonts like Arial, Times, Tahoma etc.
• Avoid using Non Standard Fonts like Comic Sans,
Lucida Handwriting etc.
• Avoid Pictures. If still want to keep, photograph must be
decent.
• Avoid Using 'References: Will be furnished on Requests’.
Curriculum Vitae (2/2)Curriculum Vitae (2/2)
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• AIDA (Attention-Interest-Desire-Action).
• Elevator Pitch.
• Your Best Snapshot.
• Should Answer to:
“Why company should hire you?”
Cover LetterCover Letter
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• WhereWhere do you want to Work?
• WhyWhy do you want to work there?
• WhyWhy they should select you?
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3Qs to yourself3Qs to yourself

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• Be Confident and Fight till the end 
• Sometimes an Opportunity has more worth than the
Salary.
• Greed is a curse.
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NegotiationNegotiation

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• Know yourselfyourself.
• Know your skillsskills.
• Know your achievementsachievements.
• Know your uniquenessuniqueness.
• Be focusedfocused.
• Be honesthonest.
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You Should:You Should:

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• Dress well and be Punctual.
• Confident Body Language.
• ‘Technical Interviews’ & ‘HR Interviews’
• Ask the Experienced Seniors.
• Google about the interview questions.
• Knowledge about the Company.
• “Tell us about yourself”
• Scale your skills out of 10.
• Your Strength and Weaknesses.
• Expected Salary.
• Ask at least one question in the end.
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Interview PreparationInterview Preparation

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• Try not to Switch the job on the basis of Salary
(Applies in the initial stage of your career)
• Job hoppingJob hopping is bad for your career.
• Make sure you do not leave a company with a bad
impression .
• References are very useful.
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Switching JobsSwitching Jobs

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• Choose your words wisely and carefully.
• Practice writing formal letters and emails.
• Avoid Shortcut words while writing for example:
ty (Thank You), np (No Problem) etc.
• Direct and Indirect Approach.
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Business CommunicationBusiness Communication

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During Your Job:During Your Job:
• Be PunctualPunctual!
• Always set an extended timeline (if possible).
• Be Very Very careful about your commitmentscommitments.
• Try to not make your seniors disappointed.
• Avoid Using FacebookFacebook.
• You should not waste your time!
• LEARN as much as possible!
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• Network Support Engineer
• UI/UX Engineer
• Software Developer/Engineer
• System Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Content Writer
• SQA Engineer
• System Support Engineer
• Technical Support Engineer
• Management Trainee.
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Jobs Available for CIS,SE and BCITJobs Available for CIS,SE and BCIT
GraduatesGraduates

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You can contact me at:You can contact me at:
• enggdaniyal@hotmail.com
• daniyal.idrees@ihsinformatics.com
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