PERSONAL INTERVIEW

FOR CAMPUS PLACEMENT

CAREER SUCCESS
IN ANY FIELD

"YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS YOUR ABILITY

DEFINES THE QUANTUM OF YOUR SUCCESS"

"TO ACHIEVE REMARKABLE SUCCESS,YOU NEED

TO BE A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT"
Recruiter Expectation - RESUME
Area of Interest (Specialisation)
Certifications
Initiatives
Problem Solving
Demonstrable Skills
Culture Fit
Ability & Adapt to learn
ONLINE CERTIFICATION PLATFORMS
Course Era
Udemy
NPTEL
Swayam FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE
Allison "Recruiters will never compromise on basics"
Edx
Skillshare
Pluralsight
Code Academy
Code Ninjas
INITIATIVES
Certifications
Workshops
Seminars
Paper Presentations
Conferences
Internships
Roles & Leadership Responsibilities
PROBLEM SOLVING
ACADEMIC PROJECTS (3)
LIVE PROJECTS
MINI PROJECTS
NICHE PROJECTS IN THE AOS (2)
COMPETITIONS
 EMPLOYER EXPECTATION
Y AB IL ITY S
LO KIL
P Products/Services L
M

S
ABILITY E ATTITUDE ASPIRATION
TECHNICAL SKILLS, ACADEMIC PROJECTS, LIKEABLITY, GROOMING, BODY SHORT & LONG TERM VISION FOR
WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, YOUR CAREER & LIFE
CERTIFICATIONS, SEMINARS, PAPER PRESENTATION SKILLS, RESUME,
PRESENTATIONS, PERFORMANCE IN THE INTIATIVES, PROBLEM SOLVING, TEAM
WRITTEN TEST SKILLS, WILLINGNESS TO LEARN, ADAPT
AND ABILITY TO MOVE FROM ONE
SKILL TO ANOTHER
 ATTITUDE

01 LIKEABLE
Likeonomics is a term that explains the
new affinity economy where the most
likeable people, ideas and organisation
02 BODY LANGUAGE
Eye Contact
Gestures
Postures
are the ones we believe in, buy from Facial Expressions
and get inspired by. Employers make Voice
decisions emotionally, not logically Pay Attention

03
Body Movements

RESUME Open Ended Tone

A resume is a formal document

that a job applicant creates to
itemize their qualifications for a
position.
 RESUME
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION CONTACT
GRADES PROFESSIONAL EMAIL ID
NAME OF THE INSTITUTES & LOCATION CONTACT NUMBER
SPECIALISATION LINKEDIN ID
CGPA/ACADEMIC GRADES PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPH
COURSE COMPLETION YEAR DEMONSTRABLE SKILL PROFILE

ACADEMIC INTIATIVES SKILLS

INTERNSHIPS RELEVANT JOB SKILLS
PAPER PUBLICATIONS ACQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
ACHIEVEMENTS, REWARDS & RECOGNITION CERTIFICATIONS
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES PROJECTS
AREA OF INTEREST
HOBBIES
COMPETITIONS
CERTIFICATIONS
 QUICK RESUME TIPS
What to do?
• Keep it to 1 page
Send Your Resume as a PDF
Label Your Resume File Correctly
Black and white and structured
• Write in telegraphic style- Third Person Narrative - Avoid the First Person Pronouns
• Title Heading - 12 Font Size, Content - 10 Font Size
• Times New Roman, Arial, Bookman, Trebuchet, Lucida Sans, Garamond, Verdana
• Be consistent with fonts/size/bold/italics etc
• Spread out information - Format in a Logical Structure
• Indented or bulleted statements
Make Sure It’s Easy to Read
• Quantify as Much as Possible
• Your name should be largest font on page
• Avoid Spelling or Grammar Errors - Watch Your Tenses
Think About the Specific Job You’re Applying To
One of the most important tricks to help communicate that you are the perfect person for a job is to read the job description and
list out key phrases. Then, when you’re writing or editing your resume, find ways to incorporate those words and phrases from the
desired job description into your resume. This can be super useful when a machine or human recruiter skims it.

Think of This as a Storytelling Document

Your resume should clearly and concisely tell the story of “you”—helping hiring managers understand why you’re the right person
for the job. This is, in fact, the entire purpose. Ultimately, when you re-read and edit it, make sure that it tells the story of your
background, the skills you gained along the way, the experiences that you’ve had, and makes it crystal clear why you’ve ended up
where you are today and why the role that they are hiring for is the perfect next step for you.

Think About What Makes You Different

It’s important that you be yourself during the application process (obviously putting your best foot forward). This includes
what you write on your application materials. Don’t hesitate to show who you really are, your likes and interests, your
personality, what makes you unique, and so on. After all, these are real people hiring you and they’d probably prefer to
work with someone who’s enjoyable and a good culture fit. And if your personality isn’t a fit for the job, you probably
wouldn’t have been happy there any way so it works out for everyone.

Think About the Person Reading Your Resume

It’s important to remember that there’s a real person reading this. And it’s also important to remember that it’s their job to find
awesome candidates to interview and present to their boss or team. So you should think about the recruiter when you’re writing your
resume. How can you make their job easier? How can you write your resume in such a way that recruiter gets excited when they see it,
thinks you’re perfect for the job, and is willing to put herself out there by presenting you to their team.
 HR INTERVIEW

01 PRE PLACEMENT TALK

It generally includes a detailed presentation that
provides applicants with an overview about the
company, its policies, hierarchy, recruitment process,
02 COMPANY PROFILE
Interviewers want to know about you,
but they also want to know that you
career growth, job location, positions and salaries offered.
would be a dedicated employee who
It's is a two-way discussion, where students are
has the company's best interests at
encouraged to clarify their doubts or discuss anything
heart. Doing research beforehand lets
related to the company or the profile
you show your interest in the company
& the related industry.

03 JOB PROFILE
A good job description will lay out all the
essential skills the employer is seeking.
The employer wants to understand how
you developed those skills and what
you've accomplished using them
COMPANY PROFILE
Customers, services and products
When candidates are knowledgeable about what a company does and its target audience, it typically
demonstrates that they are ambitious, organized and truly interested in the position. You can usually
learn about the company's offerings and customer base by visiting their website, LinkedIn page,
exploring various third party sites.

Leadership Team
You can often learn a lot about a company by researching those that have important roles in the
company, such as executives and upper management. Reading the employee bios and the about
page on the website are usually good ways to learn who holds the leadership positions within the
company. Additionally, you can find the social media profiles for these individuals to gain additional
insight into the company and the roles they play.
Latest mentions in the news
When preparing for an interview, it's a good idea to become knowledgeable about a company's latest
developments and news. You can get a better idea of the recent achievements and challenges of an
organization by checking to see if they have press releases on their site or by performing a simple
search on the Internet.
JOB PROFILE
JOB DESCRIPTION
As you prepare for an interview, it can be extremely useful to gain some insight into the things the
company looks for in ideal candidates. With this information, you can adequately highlight the
qualities that make you the best candidate for the role. You can usually discover the experience and
skills that the company values most by carefully reading the job description and exploring the career
page on the company's site. Additionally, you can often learn a lot by asking current employees about
the employer.

SKILLS REQUIRED
It is imperative to gauge whether you have the right & adequate skills matching the job description.
You must shortlist interviews based on the job description, industry sector & individual technical skills.

PERFECT FIT
As a candidate you are expected to do a quality analysis of your chances in an interview based on
both Job Description & Skills on your resume.
PERSONAL
INTERVIEW
 HYBRID MODE

01 02
VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS ON CAMPUS INTERVIEWS
Virtual interview, or video interview, is a job On campus interviews are usually in
interview that leverages video technology to person process facilitated in the
allow the discussion to take place remotely. campus in a physical space with the
Rather than meeting face-to-face, the hiring recruiter meeting the candidate
manager and candidate will connect with face-to-face.
each other online using video software.

03 HYBRID MODE
This mode combines both Virtual & On
campus interviews. A hybrid interview
format would allow both the benefits of VI
and the irreplaceable connectivity that
comes with visiting students in the
campus.
 Virtual Job Interview
Bad Connectivity
5.3%

Distraction
Unprofessional Background 31.6%
26.3%
Research on remote hiring
513 video recordings of remote interviews from
around the world — 55% from North and South
America and 45% from Europe and Australia —
conducted during March and November of 2020.

Research findings
Candidates who had a strong virtual presence,
displayed confidence, and were able to
Weak Body Language
36.8%
communicate clearly and establish a natural
rapport with their interviewers, proved to be much
more successful

HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW

4 Tips to Nail a Virtual Job Interview

Set up your space Check your lighting

Have a clean, uncluttered background. During your call, light yourself
Find a spot that is simple and free of from the front. If you have a desk
distractions (like a blank wall or one that light, position it towards your face
has a few pictures hanging on it). Use so you’re clearly visible. Try to use
virtual backgrounds only if it's cool rather than warm light.
appropriate.
Do speed test Important Tips
Master the platform
Poor internet = poor communication
Keep a notepad and pen
Look into your webcam,
not at your reflection
Ask questions
Be interested
Groom yourself well
MOCK INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Tell me about yourself
What are your weaknesses?
What are your strengths?
What motivates you?
What are your salary expectations?
What do you find are the most difficult decisions to make?
What do people most often criticize about you?
Why should we select you?
What type of work environment do you prefer?
What are your goals (short term & Long term)?
What makes you unique compared to other candidates?
Why do you want work with our organization?
Who has inspired you in your life and why?
What do you know about this company?
Do you have any questions for the interview board?
What are your goals for the next five years / ten years?
What would you do if you do not get selected in this organization?
What do you feel about your academic performance till now?
Are you a team player?
Would you be willing to relocate if required?
What unique attributes can you bring to this company and position?
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
Full Name/Native (of) Academic Initiatives (1-2)
Academic Qualification (full form) Certification
Degree (Pursuing) Membership IEEE/EDC etc
Stream (in) Workshop
College (with) Blogging
University (under) Individual Projects
Aggregate (an) Area of Interest
Academic Internship Leading Change
Company Name/Location Role Model
Period, Year Core Area
Project/Operations (1 line) Company Name
Academic Project Key Skill
Title of the project One word – explain person
Platform Career Goal – Short term
Problem
 QUESTIONS RELATED TO
PERSONAL TRAITS/BEHAVIOR
Describe yourself as a person?
What are your strengths &weaknesses
How does your friends describe you?
What sort of a person are you in a team?
Tell me something that is not mentioned in the resume?
If you are the interviewer, give one reason why you will
not be selected
What are your professional key skills as an engineer?
Decision Driven
Effort Driven
Result Driven
Multitasking
Time Management
Proactive Skills Y? HO

WH

W?
Communication Skills
Team Skills
Fast Learner
Initiative
Accountability
Learn - Unlearn - relearn
Adaptability
Inquisitive
What are your salary expectations?
PLEASE ABSTAIN FROM PROPOSING A FIGURE. OR ANY DISCUSSION ON SALARY AS A FRESHER.
FRESHER – INDUSTRY STANDARDS – OPPORTUNITY - CAREER

What do you find are the most difficult decisions to make? (CHALLENGES)
ACADEMIC – PROJECTS – WORKSHOP (DECISION MAKING SKILL/ACCOUNTABILITY)
PRODUCTIVITY OF TIME DURING LOCKDOWN

What motivates you?

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES – GOALS – CHALLENGING SITUATIONS – APPRECIATION – CAREER

What do people most often criticise about you?

NO PERSONAL REMARKS – KEY SKILLS – PLAN TO IMPROVE

Why should we select you?

UNDERSTAND JOB PROFILE - TECHNICAL CONCEPT – TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS – LEARN ON THE JOB –
KEY SKILLS

Are you planning for Higher Studies/Competitive exam preparation?

Abstain from saying a direct no
What type of work environment do you prefer?
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES – CAREER – MENTOR – TEAM – TECHNOLOGY

What are your goals (short term & Long term)?

PERSONAL – PROFESSIONAL – ACADEMIC

What makes you unique compared to other candidates?

APPROACHING TASK - KEY SKILLS - PROFILE BUILDING

Why do you want work with our organization?

COMPANY PROFILE – BRAND PRESENCE – TECHNOLOGY – FUTURISTIC

Who has inspired you in your life and why? – YOUR APPROACH TO CAREER
ROLE MODEL – PROFESSIONAL – CHARACTERISTICS – SUCCESS/FAILURE

Do you have any questions for the interview board?

ACKNOWLEDGE – HIGHER EDUCATION – CORPORATE TRANSITION – JOB PROFILE –
CERTIFICATIONS – TECHNOLOGY – RECENT NEWS
What are your goals for the next five years / ten years?
INDEPENDENT – JOB – CAREER - LEARN | LEAD A TEAM – GROWTH CONTRIBUTOR

What would you do if you do not get selected in this organization?

FEEDBACK – AREA OF IMPROVEMENT – SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE – PERSUASIVE

What do you feel about your academic performance till now?

IDENTIFY PROBLEMS – UNDERSTANDING OF TECHNICAL CONCEPTS – INDUSTRY AWARENESS
- ACADEMIC PROJECT – PAPER PRESENTATION

Are you a team player?

ACKNOWLEDGE – GROUP DYNAMICS – WHY TEAM SKILLS?

Would you be willing to relocate if required?

CAREER OPPORTUNITY – INDEPENDENT – LEARNING – PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

What unique attributes can you bring to this company and position?
ATTITUDE – ABILITY TO LEARN/UNLEARN /RELEARN – ADAPT – FLEXIBILITY – COMPANY GOALS

Are you aware of the service agreement policy of our organisation?

Review the company policies before the interview.
SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTION - TATA CONSULTING
Introduce Yourself
Why do you want to join TATA Consulting?
How many people work in TATA Consulting?
What details do you know about Tata Consulting?
What is new in IT Industry?
How to do prioritise things in your life?
Do you know the service agreement policy ?
Suppose you have to do any project on a topic which is totally new for you then
what resources will help you?
Tell me any challenging moment of your life?
Between CORE & IT. How will you make a choice?
GATE/CAT/GMAT/GRE
How will you select from multiple job offers?
Brief your Academic Project
Speak about you from outside the resume
Higher Studies?
WHAT COUNTS?
POR (POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITIES)
INTERNSHIPS
PROJECTS
PREPARATION FOR SPECIFIC ROLES
SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE IN CORE AREA
ATTITUDE
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
CULTURE FIT
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