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Tips for Freshers
Tips for Freshers
This is a series of articles
from the admin of this portal where we would be discussing about topics
that are closely related with job searching.
This
article targets the Freshers and strive to direct them towards starting their career..
To start with, consider this
scenario, you are a fresh grad and are looking forward to a job. So where
do you start ??
I
would suggest you start with your résumé preparation. Choose a
neat format, use simple language and be brief. Present your profile in
detail. The thumb rule here is that, a proper look at your résumé should
give the HR all the relevant details. And be thoroughly familiar with your resume.
One
question that most freshers face in interview is "Introduce yourself". Be
prepared with a detailed answer here. And practice it as many times as you
can.
The
next step would be to start searching for job vacancies. But before you
start with your search, decide your domain of work. Two factors that you
should consider here are your educational qualification and your
own interest. According to me, your interest matters more because
the industry is highly flexible today, so you see an engineer
in journalism or a pharma student working in IT.
Once
you have fixed your work domain, the next logical step is to
start searching for jobs. In today’s world with all the activities
migrating to the web, why should your job search be off the pace? Start by
registering with some job portals like Monster or Naukri. You can also visit and subscribe
to updates from portals like Job Flock India that offer you sorted
and detailed job vacancies of your chosen job domain. Visit them
regularly to check for any newly posted jobs.
Alternately, you can also
register yourself with some job consultancies that help you find a good
job.
Apply for positions that
match your requirements and qualifications and do update your résumé
regularly. It's best to apply for as many jobs as you can so that you
later have options to choose from.
It's not always that you
clear your first interview. Generally it takes multiple attempts to land
on a decent job. So don't be disheartened if you do not make it in your
first interview. Analyze what went wrong. You can also ask your
interviewer for feedback and usually they comply. Try to find your weak
areas and work on them before your next interview.
Hope the above suggestions
hold good for you. Feel free to interact with us through the Contact form.
We will be glad to help you.
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We have consulted employers and researched genuine articles to get these questions prepared for Freshers and Experienced job-seekers. You can click on below questions to know the answers.
Common Interview Questions
Common Interview Questions
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Common Interview Questions
- Tell me about yourself?
- Why are you looking for a job?
- Why did you leave your last job?
- Why you want to work here?
- What you know about this company?
- Why should we hire you?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- Do you have any questions for me?
- Why is there a Gap in your Work history?
- What is your Biggest Weakness?
- If you want to Change something about your last Job, what you would have done?
- What would the Person who likes you least in the World say about you?
- What is the Biggest Risk you’ve ever taken?
Common Interview Questions
- Tell me about yourself?
This is the most common question in interview history. It is usually asked at the beginning of the interview, this question gives the interviewer an opportunity to gain knowledge about you and your capabilities.
When you answer this question, offer a summary of your personality, skills, experience, and work history. Be careful not to give the interviewer your life story here. Avoid talking about your family however if the job position requires it then explain talk about it in short. Do not mention any unrelated or uninteresting matters. Try to stick with facts that will demonstrate why you are the person for the job. Index - Why are you looking for a job?
You are looking for a new job (or any job) because you want to advance your career and get a position that allows you to grow as a person and an employee. It's not a good idea to mention money here, it can make you sound selfish or acquisitive. Index - Why did you leave your last job?
Here interviewer is trying to test you and see what pushes your button. If you are in the unfortunate situation of having been downsized, stay positive and be as brief as possible about it. If you were fired, you'll need a good explanation. Try not to sound bitter, angry, or violent. Most importantly, do not badmouth your former company, boss, or co-workers.
You can talk about the position which seemed like an excellent match for your skills and experience and explain them that you are not able to fully utilize them in your present job therefore you left that job. Index - Why you want to work here?
Utilize what you know about the company. Tell the interviewer why you admire the company, their practices, or their product. If that does not work then make a connection between the job description and your abilities. Tell the interviewer why you are compatible with their company. Index - What you know about this company?
Do your homework before you go to any interview. Whether you are applying for the manager role or for the individual contributor, you should know about the company or business or process you're going to work for. Has this company been in the news lately? Who are the key people in the company you should know about? Be prepared for these things, it will make you stand out as someone who comes prepared, and is genuinely interested in the company and the job. Index - Why should we hire you?
Be prepared for this question, you need to make sure that you have a very good answer. Be specific and explain in detail: why you would make a good employee, why you are the right fit for the job, and what sets you apart from other jobseekers. Focus on yourself and your talents. Highlight your achievements, accomplishments and relevant experience. Index - Where do you see yourself in five years?
This question shows them how motivated you are and it offers insight into your professional intentions. So keep your answer fairly general, stress your interest in a long term career and demonstrate your enthusiasm. You can probably answer it in this way:
“Five years are very important for any candidate because these five years explain about the candidate’s professionalism, corporate skills, let you know how good the employee is, how important he is for your organization. So, I want to utilize my five years to become backbone of organization and hold good position in organization.”
“I want to be the valuable asset in the organization I work. I want to feel connected, feel relevant in the things goings around. Being financially secure, I want to be in position where I can lead responsible roles.” Index - Do you have any questions for me?
You can ask more about the job role or ask about the benefits if they haven’t been covered already. Some of the good questions you can ask:
"What kind of work will I be learning and how can I prepare myself to suit the job better?"
"How soon could I start, if I were offered the job of course?"
“What is it like to work in your organization? And what still drives you, personally, about the company?” Index
- Why is there a Gap in your Work history?
Interviewer understands that people lose their jobs and it's not always easy to find a new one fast. While answering this question, list the activities you've been doing during any period of unemployment. Freelance projects, doing a course(or higher studies), volunteer work or taking care of family members all let the interviewer know that time off was spent productively. Index - What is your Biggest Weakness?
In this question, try not to list those weaknesses which can affect the present job. But if you do then you need to frame your answer to give it a positive spin. While talking about your weaknesses you should also let them know what you are doing to overcome your potential downside. Everyone has some strengths and weaknesses. If you say “I don’t have any weakness”, then this would paint you as someone who does not introspect himself and care about his abilities. Index - If you want to Change something about your last Job, what you would have done?
It is a critical question to answer and the trouble answering this question is showing you to be someone who can't vocalize their problems as they arise. Why didn't you correct the issue at the time? Be prepared with an answer that doesn't criticize a colleague or put you in a wrong frame. A safe thing to do here is to talk about outdated technology or slow growth. Index - What would the Person who likes you least in the World say about you?
Highlight an aspect of your personality that could initially seem negative, but is ultimately a positive. An example: Impatience. Used incorrectly this can be bad in a workplace. But stressing timeliness and always driving home deadlines can build your esteem as a leader. And that is a great thing to show off in an interview. Index - What is the Biggest Risk you’ve ever taken?
Some roles require a high degree of tenacity and the ability to pick oneself up after getting knocked down. Providing examples of your willingness to take risks shows both your ability to fail and rebound, but also your ability to make risky or controversial moves that succeed. Index
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