How to be Job-Readybefore your Job
Interview Checklist
Maintain calm
Do your homework
Sell yourself
Communicate well
You may have a good IQ but do you have a good Emotional Quotient? Maintain your calm even under extreme pressure!
Research the company. Analyse the Role. Plan and rehearse your answers to the most probable questions!
Highlight your accomplishments. Let the employer know that you have the skills, background and ability to do the job
Complement your knowledge, skills and accomplishments by communicating them effectively. Ask relevant questions as well
YESyou’ve heard it all before!
So has EVERYBODY else…
So, how will you
differentiate yourself?
Theory & concepts
Proven soft skills!
Degree & a certificate
First - Let’s take stock of what you know
That’s great!
Your PASSPORT to a job is ready!
Can you now APPLY what you have learnt?
And delivering RESULTS!!
By SOLVING a Problem…
But what about your
VISA?
Your Project is the
‘VISA’ to your
Dream Job
Did you also work on a Project that solved a problem?
Is your Project a declaration of your experience in delivering results.
And if this is your first job…
You may have done a summer internship... but
Showcase your experience
I can solve problems!
Picture this
Tell mesomething about
yourself…
YOU AREHIRED!
THE PASSPORT THE VISA THE DESTINATION
Theoretical and conceptual knowledge
Graduate/post-graduate degree
Soft skills
A comprehensive Project which is a live example of your Application Skills
Proof that you can effectively think through a problem
Employers today look beyond CV based selection
They target result-oriented candidates who showcase Problem Solving skills
HIRED
What should an ideal Project do?
That’s what matters to employers!
It should solve a Problem!
1Problem
Definition
2Problem
Diagnosis
3ProblemRemedy
4Locking the
Improvements
Understand what Problem Solving actually is:
Before you get down to working on a Project
Defining the problem is 70% of the solution process!
Define the problem, whether it is a chronic problem (repetitive in
nature) or a sporadic problem (occurs occasionally)
Create a problem statement defining the problem on specific,
visible and measureable parameters
1Problem
Definition
2Problem
Diagnosis
3ProblemRemedy
4Locking the
Improvements
Problem diagnosis helps you analyze and identify the main
cause, due to which the problem occurs
Analyze the symptoms causing the problem
Formulate and test various hypotheses
Identify the root cause of the problem
1Problem
Definition
2Problem
Diagnosis
3ProblemRemedy
4Locking the
Improvements
In this step you develop various solutions and controls
Evaluate the alternative solutions
Address employee resistance to change
Implement the solution
1Problem
Definition
2Problem
Diagnosis
3ProblemRemedy
4Locking the
Improvements
This is the final step in the problem solving process.
Lock the solution into a system
Monitor the improvements and benefits
1Problem
Definition
2Problem
Diagnosis
3ProblemRemedy
4Locking the
Improvements
Choose a problem from one of the following: Admission process
Examination process
Housekeeping process
Safety process
Maintenance process
Your Project
For your project use the structured methodology for Problem Solving
The ROI of a Problem Solver: 1000% of CTC
Industry Acceptance
Organizations want competent employees who can:
Define problems correctly
Solve problems in a structured manner
Deliver long-term gains for the organization’s bottom line
Here is what Industry Leaders say
“Problem solving is a critical skill needed in all managers. Defining the problem correctly, going to the root cause of the problem, working with a team and dealing with cultural issues are important aspects..”
Deepak Parekh, Chairman, HDFC
“I would say the quality of a good manager is the ability to deal with problems, issues, crises. In these cases, the skill of problem solving is critical and often distinguishes the successful from the not so successful manager.”
Ajay Srinivasan, MD & CEO, Aditya Birla Financial Services
4 Steps to Effective Problem
Solving An online certification
2014
4 STEPS TO EFFECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
C E RT I F I E D