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    Points:5

      

    Share your tips in getting hired through Campus Placement drives

    Have you ever been a part of a campus recruitment drive? Perhaps you were a student attending a campus interview during it, or you were the faculty member organizing it. Maybe one of your family members, relatives, or someone else you know got hired on the spot by a company for a job.

    Share your personal experiences and tips about campus hiring. Other than the obvious - getting good marks - what are the best ways to be 100% ready to face the interviewers? What do you think they are looking for other than, say, confidence and a generally pleasant personality?
  • #772957

    Points:4
    Generally most of the interviewees get one common question. That is "Why do you want to join this Company"? Almost all students prepare this question in advance. During the preparation, the interviewee may try to impress the interviewer(s) mentioning maximum details about the company. He/She may talk about the present management, branches, outlook, overview, vision & mission, total number of employee, and even yearly turnover. All these information are available on the website.
    Mentioning all these details will definitely impress the interviewer(s). It will definitely create a good impression.
    Kabhi un mad-bhari ankhon se piya tha ek jaam, aajtak hosh nehi, hosh nehi, hosh nehi—Jigar Moradabadi ("Once I drank a cup from those drunken eyes; till now I haven't regained my senses!")

  • #772958

      

    Points:1
    Yes, that is true. Knowing about the company indicates that you are aware of which ventures the company has taken up, and the type of employees it is looking for.

    One should also take further initiatives and do more detailed research as per the post you are seeking to take up. For example, you should also be aware of the pitfalls the company has fallen into and be ready to give suggestions to avoid them, know how the company faced a particularly stiff challenge from a competitor and express appreciation of it, suggest an innovative marketing strategy for a product or service, etc.
    When you make a commitment, you create hope. When you keep a commitment you create trust! ~ John C. Maxwell

  • #772959

    Points:5
    If the aspirants want to be inducted in a company through the campus recruitment drive, they must have impressive tones maintain the same throughout their interviews. It must not be,too, high either but not,too, low to reach the members of the interview. There should not be any sign of their nervousness during the entire process of interview.
    The next part should be their efforts to know the entire chemistry of the organisation letting the board of interview members to know how this organisation has risen to the present status after its humble start of its initial phase. How their steps taken time to time has resulted in its substantial growth both in terms of staff strength and monetary wise.
    The aspirants should make a brief account of some of members on the board both having remained past or otherwise which made them role models of the company. The aspirants might highlight the plus points of the company in brief of some of policies which appealed to them to be the best policies in their steady growth drives.
    The last line of their statements should be more precise why they want to get inducted in the current company detailing in length of some of highlights of the company which has made the aspirants so passionate for making their careers in the current organisation.

  • #772963

    Points:5
    My two sons got jobs through campus interviews. My brother's son who did his B Tech from IIT, Gauathi also got a job through a campus interview. My other brother's son who studied at CBIT Hyderabad staying with me also got a job through campus interviews.
    My elder son is the first in our family who got posted through a campus interview. They were four friends. They used to discuss among themselves some important topics and also used to try some mock interviews. Sometimes I was witnessing them. That helped them a lot. They are able to express themselves freely after some trials.
    That also helped them to participate actively in Group Discussion which is a part of campus interviews.
    Expressing our thoughts and ideas clearly and participating actively in Group discussions and interviews will definitely help a student to come out successfully.
    drrao
    always confident

  • #772966

    Points:5
    Score in the examination is definitely an important point for campus recruitment but there are some other traits that are generally checked by the companies whether the student possess them or not. The first thing the interviewer wants to ascertain that whether the student is ready to meet the challenges in the present business environment and would be able to work hard for the company objectives. By interacting with the student the interview board would get a feel of that and then that would become a criterion for finally selecting the candidate for the desired position. Other than that the impression of the personality also makes it easier for the candidate to perform well in the interview. How the candidate talks and puts up his or her views is also an important factor that the interview board is looking for.
    Knowledge is power.

  • #772975

      

    Points:1
    Dr Rao,

    It would be nice if you could share specifics. What type of questions were asked at the campus interviews of your sons and nephew? What were the topics of GDs during the placement drive? Colleges generally mention on their website about career counselling workshops so that students are ready for such interviews. Did they have any?
    When you make a commitment, you create hope. When you keep a commitment you create trust! ~ John C. Maxwell

  • #772976

    Points:4
    Vandana,
    My elder son faced a written test in the first round. Multiple choice questions. The questions are more about GK and arithmetic skills, reasoning etc. Then they had a group discussion. I think the subject is something related to the role of youth in the development of society. Then they had a subject round, preliminary and final subject round. On the first day, they had a written test, a group discussion and then a preliminary subject round. The next day they had the subject final round and finally the HR round.
    There was a placement cell in the college and they were helping students to some extent in getting ready for the interviews. But I remember no such workshops were conducted in the colleges of my two sons and my nephew.
    drrao
    always confident

  • #772984

    Points:4
    Generally the interviewers ask questions on strength and week points of the interviewees during the campus interview. Further, another (tricky) question is asked : "How do you use your strength for the benefits of the company?" In such case, the candidate must learn in advance to tell his/her points of strength as weakness. As for example, a candidate may present his/her hard-working ability as he/she is workaholic. Similarly, a candidate may indicate his quality of punctuality as he comes to office when the computer system/electricity has not started functioning and his early presence may cause problem for some other staff of the organization.

    All such common questions must be properly prepared in advance.
    Kabhi un mad-bhari ankhon se piya tha ek jaam, aajtak hosh nehi, hosh nehi, hosh nehi—Jigar Moradabadi ("Once I drank a cup from those drunken eyes; till now I haven't regained my senses!")

  • #772988

    Points:5
    The board of interview sometimes goes beyond the normal patterns asking you very silly questions though they think such queries are meaningful in extracting the potentials of the aspirants.
    I am having an exciting experience in this regard during the interview of Management Training SAIL of 1981 batch in which I was one of candidates to clear my personal interviews after clearing my written and group discussion tests. The oral session went smoothly with a lot of questions related to metallurgy but suddenly one of members put me on embracement asking me my weakness before all the members.
    My answer to this question was - I cannot resist my temperament to help one out of way if he is in the life threatening danger. Finally, the interview concluded and I got the offer of joining for the said post.
    I think they would be more interested how you behave yourself during the hours of crisis in some critical situations.

  • #773003

    Points:30 (₹ 30)
    Some common campus placement questions which generally the interviewees prepare beforehand:-

    (a) Why should we hire you?
    (b) What is your ambition?
    (c) Where do you see yourself five years from now?
    (d) Do You have a role model?
    (e) Which is your most memorable moment?
    (f) What were the differences you noticed between your school and college life?
    (g) Can you work comfortably in a team, particularly when in the post-Covid scenario, the scope of teamwork has reduced?
    (h) Do you have plans for further studies?
    (i) What is success for you? [For Group Discussion also]
    (j)Do you believe in marriage or live in relationship? [GD topic]
    (k) Do you feel the need for formal education to be successful in life? [GD topic]

    Serious interviewees prepare the answers to these questions in advance. But, those who want to become 'best among the best', prepare some different but impressive answers instead of the standard replies.

    Further, the interviewees must learn to answer in such a manner so that the interviewer doesn't feel that the interviewee is merely mechanically mentioning prepared answers.
    Kabhi un mad-bhari ankhon se piya tha ek jaam, aajtak hosh nehi, hosh nehi, hosh nehi—Jigar Moradabadi ("Once I drank a cup from those drunken eyes; till now I haven't regained my senses!")

  • #773013

    Points:5
    Getting placed in campus is one of the most important milestones in a student's life. Here are some tips to prepare for it:

    Start Early: Preparation for campus placement should start from the very first year of college. Start by building a strong foundation in your core subjects and work towards gaining relevant skills and experience.

    Focus on Basics: Brush up on your basics and revise the concepts you learned in college. Companies look for candidates who have a strong foundation in their subjects.

    Research Companies: Research the companies that are coming for campus recruitment. Know their requirements, selection process, and the skills they are looking for. This will help you prepare better and increase your chances of getting selected.

    Improve Communication Skills: Communication skills are critical for getting placed. Practice your communication skills, including writing and speaking, and work on improving them.

    Take Mock Tests: Take mock tests and practice tests regularly to improve your skills and build confidence. This will help you to be better prepared for the actual placement process.

    Participate in Extracurricular Activities: Participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports, cultural events, and social clubs. This will not only help you to gain new skills but also develop your overall personality.

    Build Your Network: Build your professional network by attending career fairs, conferences, and networking events. Connect with professionals in your field of interest and learn from their experiences.

    Dress Professionally: First impressions are critical. Dress professionally and present yourself in a confident and positive manner. This will help you to make a good first impression on potential employers.

    In conclusion, preparing for campus placement requires planning, hard work, and dedication. Start early, focus on your basics, research the companies, improve your communication skills, take mock tests, participate in extracurricular activities, build your network, and dress professionally. With these tips, you can increase your chances of getting placed in campus and starting your career on a high note.

  • #773023

    Points:5
    The first job I received after my graduation was through Campus Placement. Being a Mechanical Engineer and the placement cell coordinator of my college, moreover a person who successfully cleared SSB interview of NDA, I can share my experience to this thread.

    In my case, I am fortunate to be placed in Mechanical engineering oriented core company job itself. Why I specifically mentioned this point is because, there is slight difference in preparation for an engineering core job (say PSUs like BHEL, BPCL, IOCL, Benz, Honda) and for IT jobs (like jobs in Infosys, TCS, Wipro etc) after your BE/B Tech graduation. Also keep in mind that, getting selected from your own campus is rather the most easiest thing to do than attending an off campus placement drive.

    Here are some of the tips for getting succeeded in Campus placement drives!

    1. Focus on academics from the beginning & score good overall marks :

    When you start your college life itself, keep in mind that you are going to attend Campus placement/interview one day and during that time the recruiters priorities will be going to the top marked candidates especially for technical interviews of core companies. This preparation of yours cannot be done at the last moment. That is why this point is of great importance and mentioned first. So when ever you are scoring low in few semesters, try to make up that by scoring high in upcoming exams so that your overall percentile/CGPA looks attractive to the companies. Say for example, in our case, the students in my college over CGPA 7 points was only allowed to attend BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited) interview.

    2. Be prepared for the Aptitude test :

    This written test will be more of numerical puzzles, logical reasonings and other quantitative aptitude tests if the recruiter is an IT company. Core companies may have an additional test to check your subject knowledge. Say Mechanical Engineering in my case. All you need is to score is the minimum pass marks in both the tests. Say 60%-70%.

    3. Group discussion (GD) tips and tricks

    Once you pass the written test, it is time for Group discussion. Please note that GD is not only a round to check your communication skill, but also your leadership and interpersonal skillsets as well. Please try to be the first speaker in GD or at least be among the first 3 speakers for you to get noticed. Always try to have your own opinion in GD topic and stick to it till the end. Try to be a good listener and try to appreciate your co-participant if he/she is raising a valid point supporting your view. Try to moderate the discussions if it is going out of the topic. Try to be that person who conclude the GD after the allotted time period and make a justifiable conclusion hearing all points of participants in the discussion. This way, show the recruiters that you are a leader as well a team player.

    4. Interview :

    4.1 - Be well prepared about yourself

    Once you pass the GD round. You will be moved to personal interview stage. "Tell me about yourself" will be first question asked to you in most of the campus placement drives. Be prepared with a good answers; covering your academics, extra curricular activities, hobbies etc. Try to express the qualities you have it in you with your answer to this question. But importantly make sure that those are the qualities that the recruiters are also searching in their candidates.

    4.2 - Know the basic facts about the company, its functioning, leaders, products etc. Have a thorough research about the company profile in their websites and with your Alumni working in that company.

    4.3 - Once you know the company profile by some means, you can guess what type of job you will be posted to and what all subject knowledge you may need to have. Be prepared in those technical subjects. In most of the cases knowledge in any of the 3 core subjects in your curriculum may solve the purpose.

    4.4 - Be confident while delivering the answers. It is not much issue if you are not able to recollect some answers to the questions asked. Your academic records will save you from these situations. However, don't loose your confidence. That is the key.

    This was my way of cracking campus placement drives!
    "Unlock the treasure trove of knowledge's delight,
    Discover the world with wondrous insight."

  • #773027

    Points:2
    Many points have been discussed in this thread. In my opinion, the degree is a formality only though you must have a degree but you must have developed different skills if you want to be hired through campus. Personality development is necessary so, try from the first year of college to develop your personality. Group discussion is an important part of campus selection.
    Honesty is the best policy.

  • #773100

    Points:5
    Amazing points here and all are almost worth to apply. I also got hired through one of the drives for the school. Here are a few tips that can help anyone get hired through Campus Placement drives:

    Research the company: Before attending the placement drive, research the company and learn as much as you can about its culture, values, and mission. This will help you tailor your application and interview responses to align with their expectations.

    Prepare your resume: Create a clear, error-free, and preferably single-page resume that highlights your education, skills, and experiences that are relevant to the job.

    Practice interview questions: Practice answering common interview questions with a friend or family member to prepare for the actual interview. Focus on showcasing your strengths and experiences that make you a good fit for the job.

    Dress professionally: Dress professionally for the interview to make a good first impression. Wear a suit or dress and avoid wearing anything too casual or revealing.

    Network: Attend networking events and meet with recruiters to learn more about the company and its hiring process.

    As someone who got hired through a Campus Placement drive as a teacher, I would also suggest taking the time to research the education sector and the specific job requirements for the teaching role. Be prepared to speak about your teaching philosophy, your experience working with students, and your commitment to ongoing professional development.

    Show enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and grow as an educator, and be open to feedback from the hiring team.

    Good luck!
    Arvind
    "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." - Malcolm X


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