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Summers 2010. Seniors Say: Its not a race and its definitely not the end of the world. Keep your cool and you will get through. Placements in HR: 2009-10. Stipend range: Rs. 5000/- to Rs. 10,000/- Recruiters On Campus Cummins India Limited Aditya Birla group
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Summers2010 Seniors Say: Its not a race and its definitely not the end of the world. Keep your cool and you will get through.
Placements in HR: 2009-10 • Stipend range: Rs. 5000/- to Rs. 10,000/- • Recruiters On Campus • Cummins India Limited • Aditya Birla group • Asian Paints, Essar • Genpact , Spykar, Omega • BMI, Open Spaces Consulting • Mahindra • Religare
Types Of Project • Research Based. (formulate research papers). • Survey based (conduct surveys for the company). • On the floor projects (Create Job Descriptions/Induction process etc.).
Group Discussion • Topics are like: • 3 things u would change @ NMiMS. • Money cant buy everything • Other pointer: • Its fine if u enter the GD late • Make sure your point is heard when u speak • Appear to listen intently • Sit straight, Don’t fumble or shake your legs • Don’t make the summarizing point a new point. • Once a person has summarized, just shut up and end the discussion.
Types OF INTERVIEW • Structured interview • Unstructured interview • Situational interview • Behavioral interview • Job Related interview • Stress interviews • Panel interviews • Sequential interviews • Group interviews
Interview tips • Sit relaxed but straight • They are looking for: • Clarity in thoughts • Confidence • Basic knowledge/ general awareness • Willingness to work • Communication skills • Don’t fake your answers or do guess work. • Its ok to say “ I don’t know this /I am not aware of this”
Questions that may be asked • Tell us something about Yourself • Don’t tell them your name or what’s written in the CV. • Talk about your learning from the past achievements and failures. • Tell them something interesting about you. • How has been your day so far. • Don’t end up by just saying “ Its been good”. • What brings you here/Why Our company • Its important to know about the company.
Interviewer may ask • Educational Background • Don’t regret what you have done in the past • Share your learning or a key experience • Why Marketing/Finance/HR/OPS/IT? • Make a decision and a strong reasoning • Favorite subject • Be ready with basics (important models and application)
Other typical Questions • Strength and weakness • Show proofs of these in any situation handled by you. • Be smart while presenting weakness (something that doesn’t affect your work and something that’s workable) • Prepare examples of situations to address your leadership skills/managing skills/a radical change in your outlook etc. • Academic projects: • Be sure of what has been analyzed • Be sure of what role you have played.
Questions continued • What are your expectations from this project? • Make sure you are aware of the company: • Products and brands under it • And news headlines related to it • One should look at companies website • Project profile/ company presentation if it has been given • Give us One reason Why we should hire you? Why Do you think you stand apart? • Any question that you would like to ask us?
Work ex related: • What was your job profile? • Your biggest contribution or your biggest learning. • Is there anything you think that could have been done better? • Explain the business process of your company/ your client. • Be aware of what has been going on with your past company. • What did you enjoy most or like least about your last job?
Bare Essentials • Dress up right. • Start reading newspapers. • Rehearse the interview in your head before you go for it. • Don’t use up a seat when you don’t intend to pursue it in the future. Some other deserving student could have got it. • Make a decision what field you will pursue in second year. Life will be a lot easier.