1. What is your definition of a “ GOOD JOB”? Big Banner? Good Location? Good Salary? Suitable Timings? Near to your place? Company Transportation?

2. Who could be your prospective employer? Points to be considered Company’s turnover Product range Expansion plans Opportunity for further growth Compensation package 2Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

3. Mind set and mental preparation for interview For what you would like to work ? For “Money” ? For “Job satisfaction” ? For making use of knowledge? For building your career ? 3Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

4. CV Writing Important Points:- Content and Style  Your personal mission statement, career and personal goals  Strongest qualification first  Additional qualifications, Courses  Brief information about project work, practical experience, if any  Other activities, Personal interests, Hobbies. 4Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

5. Contact Information  Name  Postal Add. For Communication  E-mail Address  Contact Nos. Resi. Ph.no., Cell No.  Time of Availability 5Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

6. Career Objectives (Optional)  Be Specific  What you want to do  Your career goal –short / long term  Linkage with your competencies 6Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

7. Other relevant facts  Your proficiency in languages  Knowledge of local language  Your ability to operate any specific machine, equipment or specific Software skills etc. 7Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

8. References  Offer reference only on request  Reference names should be from Academic, Employment, Professional Associates, Family Doctor  “ NO RELATIVES “! 8Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

9. Making A Portfolio  A copy of your Resume  Photographs  Educational Certificates  Evidences of achievements, reports, publications, honors and awards 9Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

10. Personal credentials  Birth certificate.  Driving license.  Identifying documents like PAN card or Voter’s card.  Passport / Citizenship record.  Special training you may have received. 10Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

11. Dress Code for Interview Remember First impression is last impression 11Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

12. During Interview… Be on time for the interview. Decide the purpose and goals of the interview. ·Present a profile of yourself in less than two minutes. It is like a two- minute commercial. Prove that you are capable of performing, rather than merely describing. 12Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

13. …During Interview Provide concrete examples that illustrate how the successes you have achieved so far. Be positive and polite. Do not fabricate, guess or generalize, and do not get involved in a debate with the interviewer. Show interest in the company, the job and especially the interviewer. 13Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

14. Salary Negotiations  Never discuss SALARY until you have a job offer  Market your competences  Don’t say yes to any offer right away  Request for proposed offer in writing  Be willing to walk away 14Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

15. Strategies for Negotiations  Negotiate with understanding  Understand your needs and those of the employer  Set your price  Understand the dynamics of the particular negotiations  Never lie, but use the “TRUTH” to your advantage. 15Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

16. Evaluating Multiple Job offers Weighing all the factors  Corporate culture and Organization track record  Time needed to travel to the work place  On – the – job learning opportunities  Salary, Benefits 16Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

17. Other important factors  Traveling involved, if any.  Market value of skills / experience that you will gain from the job  Stability of industry and organization  Support for continuing education or advanced degree  Training and Development and advancement Opportunities 17Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

18. MOST IMPORTANT  Use positive language.  Focus on your goals not victory.  Get written conformation. 18Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in

19. Moral of the Story  PREPARE  PERFORM  PROGRESS MyCollegeBag.in wish you Best of Luck for bright future. 19Brought to you by - MyCollegeBag.in