Campus interview

Campus InterviewSuresh S MurthyVijay Mhapsekar

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Suresh SAssociate - Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Vijay MhapsekarFirmware Engineer

SanDisk India Device Design Center Pvt. Ltd.

About the Presenters

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How to prepare for campus interviews?

Agenda

Why campus interviews?

What do companies expect from you?

Frequently asked questions at campus interviews

Campus Interviews – Dos and Don’ts

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WHY CAMPUS INTERVIEWS?

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Why Campus Interviews?

For the students

• Quite a few job options even before graduation

• Very little competition to deal with

• The easiest way to get a job

• Insight into the job market

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Why Campus Interviews?

For the companies

• Hassle free and reliable way to rope-in talent.

• Reputation of the college and the alumni provide a benchmark

on the quality of talent.

Win-win solution for the companies

as well as the students

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WHAT DO COMPANIES EXPECT FROM YOU?

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What Do Companies Expect From You?

• Ability to learn.

• Ability to work in a team.

• Positive attitude and passion towards work.

• Aptitude that meets the job description.

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR CAMPUS INTERVIEWS?

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How To Prepare For Campus Interviews?

• Prepare your CV carefully - Be ready to justify each word in

your CV.

• Go through the interview “FAQ” and rehearse your answers –

This will boost your confidence.

• Know whatever you studied during your Engineering course.

• Do some background research on the company.

• Standard X mathematics is all you need to get through aptitude

tests.

• Solving some puzzles will be helpful as well.

• Form study groups with friends who share a common interest.

This would help you prepare for GD, aptitude tests, etc.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Tell me about yourself.

• Why weren't your grades better?

• What is your favorite subject?

• Tell me about your project?

• What's your greatest achievement till date?

• What is your biggest weakness?

• How do you usually go about solving a problem?

• Why do you want to work in this industry?

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CAMPUS INTERVIEW DOS AND DON’TS

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Campus Interview Dos

Dress appropriately for the interview. Avoid casual wears.

Ensure you carry all the necessary documents with you.

Greet the interviewer with a smile.

Share what you are passionate about.

Maintain good eye contact during the interview.

Ask for clarification if you don't understand a question. 

Exhibit a positive attitude.

Treat other people you encounter with courtesy and respect.

Ask questions to the interviewer.

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Campus Interview Don’ts

Don’t be late to the interview.

Don’t carry an outdated CV.

Don't make negative comments about professors or project

mates.

Don't falsify application materials or answers to interview

questions.

Don't exhibit frustrations or a negative attitude in an

interview.

Don't take a cell phone call. Don't look at/reply to a text

message.

Don’t make excuses. Take responsibility of your actions.

Don’t try to be someone you are not!

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