INTERVIEW PREPARATION

We need to prepare well for the interview, finding out about the history of the company, its structure, market position and management style, along with details such as: how big the company is, how long have they been operating, what are their key income revenues and core areas of business, who are their major competitors, and have they had any major upheavals or successes. 

 The easiest place to start the research is the website, or calling the marketing department and asking for a company profile or press kit. This will not only help you show your enthusiasm to the company but also enable you to be more relaxed about the questions asked. If you are preparing for a specific job interview, you will need to familiarise yourself with the job description, so matching your attributes to their requested skills. You will also need to prepare information about yourself by building up a personal profile to enable you to answer questions both quickly and accurately. 

The profile will comprise of both personal and business information. For example: 

 Personal:

 'I am an ambitious, organised and highly-motivated individual who is goal driven and excels at building long-term customer relationships.' 

 Business:

 'I am an experienced sales professional with five years specific experience in the automotive industry'... go into further details. 

Be positive, if you are negative the employers will not believe in you. You need to remember that you have been short-listed, and therefore must stand a good chance. It is good to feel a bit nervous before the interview as it shows that you want the job. 

Top Interview Techniques 

The interview is not only a chance for the interviewer to assess if you are the right person for the job, but it is also an opportunity for you to see if the job and the company are suitable for you. During the interview you need to look for opportunities to be proactive and ask your own questions or try to lead the discussion where appropriate. Questions should reflect your keenness to work for the company. Generally you should limit yourself to just a couple of significant questions such as: 

•  What are the key tasks and responsibilities of the job 
•  What support and guidance is available 
•  What training will be available 
•  Other aspects to talk about are: 
•  Structure of the organisation 
•  Success of the organisation,
•  it's profitability and product portfolio 
•  Future strategies and development 

Keep your concentration levels up during the interview and make sure you listen to the responses the interviewer gives you. The worst mistakes happen when people end up asking questions about topics that have already been covered, or don't hear or understand what the interviewer has said. 

 Key points: 

• Make sure you give the interviewer your full attention 
• Wait for them to finish speaking, before you answer the question 
• Make sure you ask open questions, to ensure you get full answers 
• Check you understand everything that has been said 
• At the end of the interview find out what will happen next: 
• When will I hear from you 
• How will I be informed 
• Do you need any more information from me

 

Candidates can easily find themselves on the defensive, trying to justify themselves, rather than sell their attributes. A good interviewer will often throw all sorts of challenging questions at you, in order to see if you are suitable for the job. To help you cope with these it is best to know the possible questions that you might get asked, these can be divided up into sections: 

• Selling yourself (mention your strengths) 
• What experience do you have to benefit this job? 
• Can you work well under pressure? 
• What is your greatest strength? 
• What interests you most about this job? 
• Why should I hire you? 
• Do you have any questions? 

Questions could include: 

1. what your first assignment would be, 
2. what type of training is required or given, 
3. requesting to see a job description, and 
4. who the company's major competitors are. Information giving (information on your experience and skills set) 

•  Do you consider yourself to be a natural leader? The interviewer will be interested in your ability to lead when necessary 
•  Tell me about yourself. This is an open question, and is a good opportunity for you to reveal the strengths that you mentioned in your personal profile. This is also your chance to reveal your personality, so just be yourself. 
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• What are your biggest accomplishments? This should be job related, and is a chance to show your competency 
• Where do you see yourself in five years time? 

 Dealing with objections 

• How do you handle criticism? Try to portray the attitude that all criticism has a benefit, providing an opportunity for improvement. Also elaborate by giving an example of a poor idea that has been criticised rather than a substandard piece of work. 
• How will you cope with a change in environment? Talk about how you can adapt and learn quickly. Turning negatives into positives (change your weaknesses into strengths) 
• What can you do for us that someone else can't? If you have understood the details of the job then try to answer this with a combination of your skills/experience which others are unlikely to have. Describe a difficult problem you've had to deal with. Clearly explain how you have approached a problem, the result and how the difficult outcome was averted. This will show that you have a positive attitude to all challenges, and you were not discouraged or intimidated by the situation. 
• What is your greatest weakness? This is your chance to show that you have identified and are working on reducing your weaknesses. Turn your weakness into strength. 
• How do you handle tension/stress? Explain how you avoid stressful situations, and if not how you deal with it, for example: exercising and going to the gym. 
• How do you take direction? Show by giving examples of how you can be briefed and finish the task without unnecessary disagreements/complications 
• Do you prefer working with others or alone? Explain how you can work well in both situations. 
• How do you handle rejection? Much of today's business is commercially orientated, therefore a good answer would tend to be that you move on but take on board what has happened and use it to benefit you in the future. Always speak clearly in a controlled range of tones. Do not speak in monotone and always pause before speaking, this avoids instinctively reacting and saying the wrong thing. 

Points you need to remember: 

• Smiling is a good positive signal, as it reaffirms your good nature 
• Maintain eye contact 
• Relax do not rush or fidget 
• Mirror the interviewers techniques, if they laugh, laugh with them 
• Maintain an alert position, sit up straight, don't slump, but be comfortable 
• Always have a confident and honest attitude.

 Top Do's and Don'ts during the Interview 

• Always adopt a professional and business-like manner 
• Listen intently Use strong positive language 
• Ask the relevant questions 
• Wear a smile at all times 
• Never indicate that you're desperate for a job 
• Don't get into discussions about your personal life, and decline any bait to mention secrets of your present employer. The interviewer should respect your trustworthiness and integrity 
• Ensure that you don't smell of any strong odours, e.g. alcohol, garlic or even perfume 
• Don't fidget or play with your hair, clothing, items in your pockets etc 
• Avoid negative phrases such as: 'I don't know'. I'm not sure' 
• Be persuasive, speak in terms of what benefit you can bring to the company, rather than the other way around 
• Remain calm and don't rush your answers 

Psychometric Tests 

Psychometric means tools for measuring the mind. There are two types of test: Aptitude test: assess your abilities Personality questionnaires: which build up a profile of your characteristics.  Many employers believe that such tests give a good idea of whether you are able to do the job, and if your personality is suited to that of the job and the company. 

 Aptitude Tests: 

These test your critical reasoning skills under timed conditions. A typical test may have three sections each testing a different ability, such as verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning. The test would normally be about 30 minutes long for 30 questions. 

Personality Tests: 

Questions tend to focus on; how you relate to other people, your work style, your ability to deal with emotions (your own and others); your motivations; determination and general outlook and your ability to handle stressful situations. There are no right or wrong answers, just be yourself. top

HR INTERVIEW QUESTION AND TIPS

Introduction
Okay, so you have managed to hold your nerves in control and brave the questions of the HR. You are now at the end of your interview session. What next? The answer is, there are a few more steps to go. For instance, the HR person may ask you if you have anything to ask of him/her. How do you respond to that? It is quite likely that you are stressed out and nothing comes to your mind. This article deals with this situation and gives you a few intelligent questions that you may ask.

The Rationale
First of all let us try to understand why the HR person puts you in such a situation. Is he/she simply being nice to you or is there more to it? One possible reason is that the company wants to project an image of transparency. The company wants you to know that it encourages two-way communication between the top management and the subordinates, an atmosphere where everyone can ask relevant questions and expect to get answers. In other words, the company respects the employee’s need to know about matters that affect him, no matter where he is in the hierarchy.
Next, and more important, this situation checks your presence of mind and ability to form intelligent questions. So far you have been simply answering questions asked of you. How do you behave when you are in a position to ask questions? What kind of questions do you ask? It also shows how serious you are about the company and the job.
Let us get on to some questions now.

Some Useful Questions For the Candidate
Before you set out to ask questions, keep the above reasons in mind. It would be good to sincerely thank the HR person for such an opportunity. You can start with something like “I have really enjoyed this opportunity to meet you and your team at .. (the company name). Yes, there are a few things I would like to know, thank you for asking” However it is not wise to ask the HR a volley of questions and turn it into a counter interview. Consider the questions below and choose one or two from them that you find the most useful to you.

What do you personally find the most enjoyable part of working for this company?

May I ask why or how you joined this organization? / What brought you here?

I would like to know about the work atmosphere here…

Would you be able to tell me about this company’s vision/philosophy?

How would you evaluate this organization’s strengths and weaknesses?

I would like to know a little about my day-to-day responsibilities.

Is this an immediate requirement? How soon would you be taking people on board for this position?

I would like to know how my skills compare with the other people who have applied for this position.

I am really interested in this opportunity and I feel I have the required skills for this position. What would I have to do next?

Now that our interview is coming to close, is there anything you would like to know about my ability towards this job?

Would you be able to tell me a little about what the company expects from its employees? 

What are the most important assets and skills for this company?

Does the company follow a structured path in promoting the employees? How does it go?

If the company finds me good at the job, how would it advance me? What would be the next step in my career growth?

If I performed well in the current position, what are the additional likely opportunities for me within this company?

Are there any special areas in this company that the top leaders emerge from?/ Are there special areas like say sales or engineering that have more prospects for growth within this company, or do the leaders come from a cross section of different areas?

The company has decided to recruit for this position from outside. How does the company choose between recruiting from within or outside?

How far does this particular position contribute to the bottom line?

What advice would you give to someone selected for this position?

What are the current challenges of this position/department within the company?

Before I leave, can I have a formal/written description of the position? This would help me to review the activities and evaluate what is expected of me.

Is this job likely to lead to other positions in the company? What is the usual route?

Would you be able to tell me a little about the people I will be working with?

Before I take your leave, let me check my understanding of the position. The designation is …., the responsibilities are …., it is in the ….. department, and I would be reporting to ……. Please correct me if I have got it wrong anywhere.

How does this company promote equal opportunity and diversity?

Would you be able to tell me who the company regards as its stars? What have been their most important contributions?

How do the subordinates address their seniors in this company?

Could you tell me about the management style of this company?

If you selected me for this position, what assignment would I be starting on?

Does this company have a formal mission statement? Am I allowed to see it?

What are the most important parameters along which this company evaluates an employee’s contribution? 

Some Useful Question Answers

1. Tell me about yourself?
I am down-to-earth, sweet, smart, creative, industrious, and thorough.

2. How has your experience prepared you for your career?
Coursework:
Aside from the discipline and engineering foundation learning that I have gained from my courses, I think the design projects, reports, and presentations have prepared me most for my career.
Work Experience:
Through internships, I have gained self-esteem, confidence, and problem-solving skills. I also refined my technical writing and learned to prepare professional documents for clients.
Student Organizations:
By working on multiple projects for different student organizations while keeping up my grades, I've built time management and efficiency skills. Additionally, I've developed leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities.
Life Experience:
In general, life has taught me determination and the importance of maintaining my ethical standards.

3. Describe the ideal job.
Ideally, I would like to work in a fun, warm environment with individuals working independently towards team goals or individual goals. I am not concerned about minor elements, such as dress codes, cubicles, and the level of formality. Most important to me is an atmosphere that fosters attention to quality, honesty, and integrity.

4. What type of supervisor have you found to be the best?
I have been fortunate enough to work under wonderful supervisors who have provided limited supervision, while answering thoughtful questions and guiding learning. In my experience, the best supervisors give positive feedback and tactful criticism.

5. What do you plan to be doing in five years' time?
Taking the PE exam and serving in supervisory/leadership roles both at work and in professional/community organization(s).

6. What contributions could you make in this organization that would help you to stand out from other applicants?
In previous internships, my industriousness and ability to teach myself have been valuable assets to the company. My self-teaching abilities will minimize overhead costs, and my industriousness at targeting needs without prompting will set me apart from others. Additionally, one thing that has always set me apart from my scientific/engineering peers are my broad interests and strong writing abilities. I am not your typical "left-brained" engineer, and with my broad talents, I am likely to provide diverse viewpoints.

7. What sort of criteria are you using to decide the organization you will work for?
Most importantly, I am looking for a company that values quality, ethics, and teamwork. I would like to work for a company that hires overachievers.

8. What made you choose your major?
My academic interests are broad, so I sought civil engineering to achieve a great balance of mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, and writing.

9. Have your university and major met your expectations?
The College of Engineering at MSU has exceeded my expectations by providing group activities, career resources, individual attention, and professors with genuine interest in teaching.
My major has met my expectations by about 90%. I would have enjoyed more choices in environmental courses, and would have preferred more calculus-based learning.

10. What made you choose this college?
I chose this college for the following reasons: my budget limited me to in-state schools, I was seeking an area with dog-friendly apartments, the MSU web site impressed me, I saw active student groups, and the people were very friendly.

So with the help of these tips you would be able to crack the final round of interview and can get your desired job.

How To Excel In The Interview At Short Notice

You have an interview scheduled tomorrow. With less than 24 hours to prepare, you don't know where to start from.

Here is a simple exercise which will not take you more than two hours. Follow the guidelines and make that first impression which will help you get you your desired job
. On the Interview day

Non-verbal Messages: 

Non-verbal language speaks larger than words. As you walk in the interview room, here are a few things that you must keep in mind:
Start it off like a winner.

The handshake: 

Offer your hand, and give a firm handshake, a pleasant smile and a positive and confident attitude. Introduce yourself.

Posture: 

Stand and sit erect

Don't Fidget: 

There is nothing worse than people playing with their hair, clicking pen tops, tapping feet or unconsciously touching parts of the body.

Eye Contact: 

Look the interviewer in the eye

Move your hands: 

Gesturing or talking with your hands is very natural, but keep it in moderation.

Be comfortable. 

Take a seat facing the interviewer, however, slightly off center. Be sure that you are in a comfortable position

Listen attentively:

Look at the interviewer directly, but don't get into a stare down! Sit up straight. Try to relax. It's okay to take a few notes if the questions are lengthy, or you need to remind yourself of something you want to stress

Avoid nervous mannerisms:

 Pay attention to nervous mannerisms. Everyone is nervous to some extent, the key is to appear calm and composed

Speak clearly:

 Use good grammar and a friendly tone. Never answer just "yes" or "no" to a question. Always clarify, expand on your answers. Be sure not to go on rambling

Be positive and enthusiastic:

.Pump up your enthusiasm prior to the interview. Never whine, gripe or complain about past employers, jobs, classes etc

Ask pertinent questions:

 Be prepared to ask a few questions. Do not monopolize the interviewer's time, particularly if you know they have appointments scheduled following your interview. Do ask thoughtful questions. Don't ask about salary and benefits, this can be discussed when the company is definitely interested in you

While giving answers to questions:

Be Concise:

Listen to the questions carefully and answer to the point. An interviewee rambling on is likely to turn off the interviewer.

Provide Examples:

Support your contentions with examples. Think of recent strong strategic examples of work you've done, then when the question is asked, answer with specifics, not in generalities.
Be Honest: It is always better to state the truth than beating about the bush. If you don’t know something then state the fact.

 
Keep Your Guard Up: 

Always maintain your professionalism. Don’t get swayed by the friendly behaviour of the interviewer and disclose everything. For all you know it might be a trap laid out by him.

After the Interviews

Say thanks:

 The next day write the interviewer a brief note reiterating your interest in the job. Spell his or her name correctly!

Follow up:

 If you haven't heard from the interviewer within the time frame indicated at the close of the interview, call them to relay a polite reminder that you're still interested in the job. Ask when they plan to make a hiring decision.
If you aren't hired and you are still interested in the company, it pays to keep in touch with the interviewer. Often, through persistence, you may be offered a position at a later date.

Chin Up:

 If you don't get the job, don't be disheartened. Gear up for your next interview. After all the more interviews you tackle the more polished you become. You may want to contact the interviewer who rejected you and see if you can get any pointers on what to improve before your next intererview.

TIPS FOR A BETTER WEBSITE SEARCH

The tips below will help you come closer to this goal, both for the keywords you think are important, and for phrases you may not even be anticipating. 

Pick Your Target Keywords. 

How do you think people will search for your web page? The words you imagine them typing into the search box are your target keywords. For example, say you have a page devoted to stamp collecting. Anytime someone types "stamp collecting," you want your page to be in the top ten results. Accordingly, these are your target keywords for that page. Each page in your web site will have different target keywords that reflect the page's content. 

For example, say you have another page about the history of stamps. Then "stamp history" might be your keywords for that page. Your target keywords should always be at least two or more words long. Usually, too many sites will be relevant for a single word, such as "stamps." This "competition" means your odds of success are lower. Don't waste your time fighting the odds. Pick phrases of two or more words, and you'll have a better shot at success. 

The article available to Search Engine Watch members provides additional information about selecting key terms. 

Position Your Keywords 

Make sure your target keywords appear in the crucial locations on your web pages. The page's HTML title tag is most important. Failure to put target keywords in the title tag is the main reason why perfectly relevant web pages may be poorly ranked. 

More about the title tag can be found on the Build your titles around the top two or three phrases that you would like the page to be found for. The titles should be relatively short and attractive. Think of newspaper headlines. With a few words, they make you want to read a story. Similarly, your page titles are like headlines for your pages. They appear in search engine listings, and a short, attractive title may help encourage users to click through to your site. 

Search engines also like pages where keywords appear "high" on the page, as described more fully on the page. To accommodate them, use your target keywords for your page headline, if possible. Have them also appear in the first paragraphs of your web page. Keep in mind that tables can "push" your text further down the page, making keywords less relevant because they appear lower on the page. This is because tables break apart when search engines read them. 

For example, picture a typical two-column page, where the first column has navigational links, while the second column has the keyword loaded text. Humans see such a page like this: Home Stamp Collecting Page 1 Page 2 Stamp collection is worldwide experience. Page 3 Thousands enjoy it everyday, and millions Page 4 can be made from this hobby/business. Search engines (and those with old browsers) see the page like this:Home Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4Stamp CollectingStamp collection is worldwide experience. Thousands enjoy it everyday, and millions can be made from this hobby/business. 

See how the keywords have moved down the page? There is no easy way around this, other than to simplifying your table structure. Consider how tables might affect your page, but don't necessarily stop using them. I like tables, and I'll continue to use them. Large sections of JavaScript can also have the same effect as tables. The search engine reads this information first, which causes the normal HTML text to appear lower on the page. 

Place your script further down on the page, if possible. 

Create Relevant Content 

Changing your page titles is not necessarily going to help your page do well for your target keywords if the page has nothing to do with the topic. 

Your keywords need to be reflected in the page content. In particular, that means you need HTML text on your page. 

Sometimes, sites present large sections of copy via graphics. It looks pretty, but search engines can't read those graphics. That means they miss out on text that might make your site more relevant. Some of the search engines will index ALT text and comment information. But to be safe, use HTML text whenever possible. Some of your human visitors will appreciate it, also. 

Be sure that your HTML text is "visible." Some designers try to spam search engines by repeating keywords in a tiny font or in the same color as the background color to make the text invisible to browsers. Search engines are well aware of these and other tricks. Expect that if the text is not visible in a browser, then a search engine may not index it. 

Finally, consider "expanding" your text references, where appropriate. For example, a stamp collecting page might have references to "collectors" and "collecting." Expanding these references to "stamp collectors" and "stamp collecting" reinforces your strategic keywords in a legitimate and natural manner. Your page really is about stamp collecting, but edits may have reduced its relevancy unintentionally. 

Avoid Search Engine Stumbling Blocks 

Some search engines see the web the way someone using a very old browser might. They may not read image maps. They may not read frames. You need to anticipate these problems, or a search engine may not index any or all of your web pages. 

Create HTML links 

Often, designers create only image map links from the home page to inside pages. A search engine that can't follow these links won't be able to get "inside" the site. Unfortunately, the most descriptive, relevant pages are often inside pages rather than the home page. 

Solve this problem by adding some HTML hyperlinks to the home page that lead to major inside pages or sections of your web site. This is something that will help some of your human visitors, also. Put these hyperlinks down at the bottom of the page. The search engine will find and follow them. 

Also consider creating a site map page with text links to every page within your site. You can submit this page, which will help the search engines locate pages within your web site. 

Finally, be sure you do a good job of linking internally between your pages. If you naturally point to different pages from within your site, you increase the odds that search engines will follow links and find more of your web site. 

PLACEMENT IN B-SCHOOLS

About B-School Placements
Management studies have gained much importance in India over the past years with bigger and better companies offering lucrative job offers. Some of the top notch recruiters from various business sectors are involved in several B-Schools Placements. India boasts of a number of leading business schools that are both nationally and internationally recognized. These institutes enjoy special preference when it comes to their students getting hired by top multinational companies. Campus placements in B-Schools provide management pass-outs the ideal opportunity to get their dream jobs. This site is your guide to B-Schools placements in India.


B-School placements in India
B-Schools placements in India have always created much news as they involve top recruiters offering very attractive pay packages. The various Indian Institute of Management (IIM) enjoy an edge over other business schools in the country due to their strong brand image. On account of the excellent performance of the students, the institutes are highly favored by Indian and foreign recruiters. Besides the IIMs, the other B-Schools in India that have 100% placement record are XLRI, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune and Institute of Business Management & Technology, Bangalore just to name a few.

Procedure in B-School Placements
The process involved in placements of students may vary from one B-School to another. A day system of placements is followed at IIM Ahmedabad, where the institute invites companies to recruit in different slots based on the preference of the students. The placement process at IIMA includes Internship Placements, Graduate Placements and Lateral Placements. There are placement planners at the various B-Schools that have important dates of various placement activities. Other Business Schools such as XLRI, IIMB and IIMC have their individual placement procedures.

GD PREPARATION

Most Companies today when they are on Recruitment process they take Group Discussion (GD) round into their consideration.GD is the round where most of the students afraid of.Group Discussion is the round where thought process of the candidate attending the GD can be determined.So Guys i am providing you some Group Discussion tips and common topics for preparation.


Group discussion tips:
1. Always be the initiator and concluder of the GD then being a participant.
2. But if you are the participant always try to be the key participant.
3. Put points firmly and always try to get other�s support too.
4. If you find that the discussion is going off track then never loose an opportunity to bring it back to stream this is The best point to score max.
5. Try to keep latest information on the topic.
6. Be very polite, people may try to provoke you to to get more points but try to keep cool.
7. Most important don’t wait for your turn to speak when discussion is on. Interrupt politely if you want to put forward your points.
8. Last but not the least keep a tab on the time given for discussion. Score points by wrapping up the discussion if you feel that the discussion is heating but the time is going to be over.
9. During conclusion, do end with the conclusion note that shows your leadership quality.
Best scoring points are:
*initiation of discussion,
*always keeping/trying to keep discussion on track
*Conclusion on time
*Your capability to keep your cool and listen as well as putting across your points. Be a Leader. GD basically means searching your team player, leadership, communication capability.

Some common topics:

Everybody jumping into software field – is it good or bad.
"EDUCATION AND SUCCESS" DOzES IT HAVE A CORRELATION.
"Whether impact of western culture on Indian culture is a boon or a bane".
Is internet suitable for Youngsters?
IS MBA needed?
What Should India do to win a gold medal in the Olympics?
Will India need a Dictatorship / Democratic rule now?
"Two solutions to improve engineering standard"

Advantages and disadvantages of Internet
Betting in cricket should legalized or not
Education system in India.
A discussion on Iraq and America war

Recruitment Vs Selection

Recruitment Vs Selection

Both recruitment and selection are the two phases of the employment process. The differences between the two are:

1. The recruitment is the process of searching the candidates for employment and stimulating them to apply for jobs in the organisation WHEREAS selection involves the series of steps by which the candidates are screened for choosing the most suitable persons for vacant posts.

2. The basic purpose of recruitments is to create a talent pool of candidates to enable the selection of best candidates for the organisation, by attracting more and more employees to apply in the organisation WHEREAS the basic purpose of selection process is to choose the right candidate to fill the various positions in the organisation.

3. Recruitment is a positive process i.e. encouraging more and more employees to apply WHEREAS selection is a negative process as it involves rejection of the unsuitable candidates.

4. Recruitment is concerned with tapping the sources of human resources WHEREAS selection is concerned with selecting the most suitable candidate through various interviews and tests.

5. There is no contract of recruitment established in recruitment WHEREAS selection results in a contract of service between the employer and the selected employee

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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, (ONGC) is a Fortune- Global 500 Company and the first ever Indian entrant in Fortune list of ‘Most Admired Companies 2007’. It ranks 20"' among leading global energy majors as per 'Platts Top 250’ Global Energy Company Ranking 2007 and also leads all India Corporates in Forbes Global 2000 and in Financial Times Global 500, ONGC, through its subsidiary ONGC Videsh Ltd. (OVL), is India’s biggest transnational Corporate with Overseas investment of over 10 billion USD 16 countries.

ONGC is hiring competent professionals:

DGM (Aviation Safety) -
Served as a commercial pilot, with at least 2500 hours of total flying experience or qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) having basic AME license.

Company Secretary -
ACS/FCS and CAIICWA with post qualification experience of 12 years, Additional qualification of degree in Law preferred.

Manager (F&A) –
ACS/FCS and CA/ICWA with post qualification experience of 12 years. Additional qualification of degree in Law preferred.

Senior Medical Officer -
MD/MS in specialty of pediatrics / Radiology / Orthopedics / Ophthalmology/ Dental/Obs. & Gynecology / Cardiology/ Anesthesia / Pathology.

Medical Officer
MBBS with valid registration

Interview Preparation for Admissions Abroad

Interviews by Institutes Abroad

Interviews by Institutes abroad is very rare and is usually limited to some business schools. You most probably will not have to go through one. But, just to let you know, Wharton visits Delhi, Bombay and some other cities every year to interview applicants. Some schools conduct interviews telephonically and some others through their alumni who are based in the city you live in.

If you happen to be applying to an institute that wants to interview, you ought to be prepared.

Preparing for the Interview - have the right attitude and do your homework.

Consider the interview as your final opportunity to market yourself. Establish your objectives for the interview. Think about ways of reinforcing your strengths and addressing your weaknesses. Be prepared to support your claims in the application essays. Good preparation will also help you relax somewhat during the interview.

Know all that you can about the school and the program - the school brochures and the website can be useful sources. Carry out a search in Google or Yahoo by the name of the school and read the relevant results. This could make you aware of some specific details about the school or the program, which would reflect in your answers during the interview. It could pay to project yourself as a person who pays attention to detail. It also conveys your interest in the school.

Prepare for the typical interview questions. Most of the interview questions come from two categories
(1) Standard questions for all students like Why MBA, Why Yale etc.
(2) Questions tailor-made for you based on your essays and your resume.
The interviewer may wish to probe into some of your claims to fame in your essays. Be sure to review your application, essays and resume prior to the interview. The worst thing you can do is contradicting yourself at the interview.

List of standard questions

Why do you wish to pursue the program that you have applied to?
Why do you want to attend this school?
Name some other schools that you have applied to?
Tell me about yourself.
What are your career goals?
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
What value can you add to the program?
What are your greatest achievements?
What do you consider your three top strengths/weaknesses?
Why should we accept you?
Do you have any questions?
Most of the above questions would have been covered in your essays in one form or the other. Review the exercise that you did in the essays section to get your life in perspective. The interview is your big chance to elaborate on things that you could not cover in your essays. You should also be ready with 3-5 good questions that reflect your concerns about the school and your success in the program.

Other typical interview questions would most likely be from one of these categories:

a) Undergraduate Education

Tips:

Remember your interviewers are from the academia, so give adequate importance to learning and education. Show your commitment to learning and growing. Talk about your extracurricular activities and how these activities helped build your well-rounded personality. Detail your contribution as well as what you learnt. Describe how your schooling will help you in achieving your career goals. Describe any leadership experiences and what you learnt from those experiences.

b) Work Experience

Tips:

Be enthusiastic about your job experience. Portray yourself as one who tries to exceed expectations. Stress on teamwork, motivation, continuous learning and ownership. Be positive when talking about your boss or your firm. If you changed jobs, it should have been motivated by a desire for more challenges, more responsibilities, opportunity to grow and so on. Avoid negative comments like unappreciated, underpaid etc. Don’t be afraid to talk about a failure. Stress on what you learnt from your failure. Describe your leadership experiences at work. Leadership potential is a very important quality desired by all MBA programs.

c) Goals

Tips:

Show that you are committed to your career objectives. Your goals should be consistent with your experience and your desire to pursue further education. Be practical where you see yourself in five years ( refrain from making a statement like "I will be the CEO of Hewlett-Packard") and be prepared to demonstrate how advanced training and education will help you achieve your goals. Highlight some of the strengths of the program to further justify your choice. Make sure that all your answers connect and reflect the thought you have put in planning for your future.

d) Personal

Tips:

Be sure to prepare a brief outline of your upbringing. Take every opportunity to show that you are achievement oriented and strive to develop both personally and professionally. At the same time, show yourself to be a well-balanced and sensible person with varied interests. In your choice of books, it does not matter whether it is science fiction or biographies: the idea is to show yourself as knowledgeable in whatever interests you pursue.

RECRIUTMENT AND PLACEMENT

Recruitment industry is going through a tough time at this moment, the numbers have dropped drastically for the biggies and I know of recruitment agencies that are battling for survival. Being a co-founder of Synergy Solutions (we provide recruitment services to companies in India and in US) the biggest challenge today is to find newer and better ways to add value to our clients. There is a need to find innovative ways to improve recruitment ROI for the client. I am writing this article to share our ideas with the world so that other companies in the recruiting and staffing business can take advantage of the same.

First things first, the base idea is not to wait and find ways to weather the storm but to take proactive measures to tide the wave. The world is changing very quickly to combat recession and it’s about time we translate our thinking into action or else we will be late. The main reason being the companies who are hiring have recently made drastic cuts in their recruiting budget and are in the process of streamlining their side of the story.

We strongly believe that companies (clients) will demand greater accountability from recruitment agencies and focus on improving their recruitment ROI. Recruitment agencies / staffing companies who are agile in their operation and can quickly adapt to the changing environment will emerge victorious at the end of this recessionary period.


Few areas where placement agencies should focus:

Closely monitoring the way each industry is changing in current times and the way companies within the industries are changing their hiring strategy.
Build stronger relationship with clients thereby working closely with your contact points in the company to get clarity on their internal hiring plans and prepare accordingly. This will also help protect your share in the pie from your competitors.
Clients will use this recession to re-negotiating the recruitment contracts with recruitment agencies. Since numbers are falling every day recruitment agencies will be concerned about their cash flow situation and as a result will have no option but to be forced to negotiate their existing contract. New client would want to start the relation on the terms advantageous to them, that means lower rates and tougher terms.
Look out for companies who are brave and would consider recession as the right time to recruit good quality talent at the right price. These are usually multinationals with deep pockets and would want to drive competitive advantage home. Be smart to attack these companies.
Train your recruiters to be tactically smart and agile in their actions. During the boom there were a lot of open positions and even more candidates available so the match making activity was comparatively easy and largely govern by the good sentiments in the market. During tougher times recruiters need to be smart and get themselves deeper into the fit gap process and ensure win – win situation for the client and the candidate
Use of technology and social media applications to hunt better profiles as compared to job boards. Sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and other social and business networking sites are fast becoming every recruiter’s trump card. Lot of head hunting can happen over these networking sites.
If your salary component are on the higher side and you foresee that it’s going to be difficult to sustain then take adequate action now try and offer a mix of lower fixed and higher variable with an assurance that salaries will get back to normal once the market stabilizes.

Career Opportunities After Completing PGDM

Today,PGDM Program is the most popular amongst the young people because it provides them skills and frameworks that are essential for advancement of your career as manager. By earning this PGDM an individual can broadening his educational horizons. It also prepares him for the leadership positions. This program provides us knowledge about various subjects such as accounting, economics, finance, operations management, marketing, organizational behavior and project management and many more. So we can choose our interested subject and can make our career in our interested field. PGDM is a two years post graduate diploma program that brings a lot of career opportunities for everyone.

Government - Corporate - NGO

Government Jobs

Many of us usually think that an PGDM is good for business man to develop his business. But after completing PGDM, we can also a decent Government job. For Government jobs, we should be a big thinker as well as a team player too. This program is very useful for a career in a government agency.

Corporate Sector

Marketing
People, who want to build their careers in the field of marketing, you should be able to create effective marketing strategies as well as good communication skills for conveying their messages to people more efficiently. An PGDM program provides theoretical knowledge and practical marketing skills to its students.

Finance
For making a career in finance, one should be quick thinker, having high energy levels and require having patience to deal with clients. PGDM in Finance is the best way to determine, if you want to build a successful Career in Finance.

HR

Human resource Management or Personnel Management is a specialised field exclusively for management graduates. It require them to fulfill the responsibilities of hiring, maintaining and motivating the employees.

Non-profit Organizations

After completing PGDM, we can also find a good job in non-profit organizations too. It will be very good for us in the involvement of non-profit organization. As an PGDM graduate, it will be very rewarding for financially and emotionally that our talents are making a positive difference in people lives.

Jobs & Career Opportunities After PGDM

With a PGDM, you are destined to have a great career. There are many career choices in front of you, below are some of the best careers you can consider. They belong to various different fields as with a PGDM, you get the advantage of choice. Here are some careers to consider. 

 

Business Consultant

The consultancy industry has witnessed a sea change over the past few decades and it is booming like never before across the globe. This industry has created immense job opportunities for management degree holders who have specialized knowledge within a particular subdomain of the management field. As per the latest trends, top national and international companies are hiring candidates directly from the colleges and universities that are offering the PGDM program. As a management student, you will be trained keeping in view all the requirements of the industry. You will develop-

•             The ability to provide consultation in the most crucial management related matters.

•             Critical and analytical thinking.

•             The ability to lead, and

•             The zeal to take ownership of your actions.

Investment Banker 

The main job of an investment banker is to help companies raise money. Invest bankers are hired by other companies to be their financial advisors and help them grow their company from one level to another. Invest bankers may also provide advice to individuals, but their services are not cheap. But this is quite rare. Their services are mostly reserved for companies and even governments. You will learn about all the financial markets in a country and should know how to raise capital without putting the company, the lender or the financial market at risk.

Brand Manager 

The brand is the identity of a company that people can recognise and relate to. And brand managers are the people behind brand creation and brand perception. Their main job is to create a brand identity for the company they are working for. From creating logos and designs to creating brand communication, they are responsible for how the brand is represented in the media. They also have to develop future marketing strategies and create a positive online perception of the brand.

IT Marketing Head 

The main job of the IT marketing head is to market the company’s IT products. Most IT companies develop IT related products and services, and the marketing head ensures that these products and services are known to other companies. However, to be able to know these products and services, they also have to be IT and technology experts. They also have to play a role in the development and packaging of these products and services. This may require them to travel overseas to different countries. An IT marketing head has to be an expert in international business laws. 

Hospitality & Tourism Manager 

One of the world’s most thriving industries is hospitality and tourism. Sometimes, hospitality management and tourism management can be two completely different things. Hospitality managers are usually part of hospitality-based businesses like hotels, restaurant chains, resort and amusement park franchises and more. Their main job is to ensure all guests are comfortable and well looked after. They also have to resolve customer complaints and take feedback on how to improve hospitality services. They are also in charge of quality checks and controls. They are responsible for  creating tour packages and itineraries to ensuring the smooth execution of a trip, they are the ones responsible for people having enjoyable tours. They have to manage all the people involved in a tour and ensure there are no issues.

Sales Manager 

Sales are what drives business, and it is probably the most important department in the business. Sales managers are people in charge of the salespeople and department. They have to manage all the teams and ensure they are making all the sales targets. The managers set targets for the sales teams and have to help make sales strategies. Sales managers also have to work closely with the branding and advertising department to ensure the right communication is being presented to the public. They are also an important part of the product and service packaging.

Business Development Manager

As the title suggests, business development managers are responsible for business development. Their position does require a bit of sale and marketing, but they have other responsibilities as well. Along with increasing sales, they also have to ensure the company and its operations are growing and improving. Business development managers have to look for potential customers and new markets they can expand into. They have to attend trade fairs, conferences, expos and more where they can further the business.

Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers hold a pivotal role in an organization's success. They craft comprehensive marketing strategies, analyzing market trends, consumer behavior, and competition. These professionals possess a blend of analytical skills and creative thinking, allowing them to create effective campaigns that boost brand visibility and attract and retain customers. They work on various aspects of marketing, including market research, advertising, and product positioning.

Digital Marketing Manager

Digital Marketing Managers specialize in online marketing channels in today's digital age. They are experts in optimizing websites for search engines (SEO), running effective social media campaigns, email marketing, and overseeing online advertising. Proficiency in a range of digital tools and platforms is crucial for success. These professionals are adept at data analysis and constantly adapt to evolving online trends.

Retail Manager

Retail Managers are at the helm of the operation of retail stores. They manage staff, inventory, and customer service. Their ultimate goal is to ensure that the store meets and exceeds its sales targets. Success in this role requires strong leadership qualities, excellent customer service skills, inventory management, and a knack for visual merchandising.

Operations Manager

Operations Managers are responsible for optimizing an organization's daily functions. They evaluate and enhance processes to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity. Strong analytical skills are necessary to identify areas for improvement. The focus extends to supply chain efficiency, quality control, and cost optimization.

 Risk Analyst 

Mitigating risks is one of the most important jobs in any business, especially in times of market volatility. The risk analyst’s main job is to analyse risk in the market and prepare reports and strategies to circumvent the risks. Business decisions based on analysis have proven to be far more effective, making the job of a risk analyst that much more important. They have to prepare detailed reports on the markets, stating all the risks involved. They have to be adept at all forms of analysis like PEST analysis and SWOT analysis. They also have to be proficient in using the latest risk analytics software.

Financial Analyst 

The financial analyst analyses the financial standing of a business. It’s their job to look after all the financial dealings of the company and make suggestions for improvement. They are also in charge of the accounting and finance of the company. They have to study the market and make detailed reports based on which the company management can make decisions. They also recommend investments to their companies. Independent financial analysts can offer their services to anyone, and charge a fee for their services. 

Communication & PR Manager 

The communication & PR manager is responsible for all the communication put out in the media by the company. They are the ones who create this communication along in consultation with the senior management. They have to represent the company in media and even conduct press meets and press conferences. They have to ensure that the company always has a positive representation in the media. 

In case there is any negative publicity, the communication and PR manager has to ensure to counter the negativity and get all the correct facts out. They also manage the social media accounts of the company. Online reputation management has become an important aspect of any business, and the communication & PR managers have to be adept at handling this new phenomenon.

Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Managers are crucial in efficiently moving products from procurement to distribution. Their primary objective is to optimize logistics and inventory systems, reducing costs and enhancing efficiency. Strong organizational skills and analytical thinking are vital to excel in this role. They need to manage complex networks of suppliers, production, and distribution channels.

Healthcare & Hospital Manager

Healthcare & Hospital Managers are pivotal in the smooth operation of healthcare facilities in the healthcare sector. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with complex healthcare regulations, maintaining high standards of patient care, and managing budgets. A deep understanding of healthcare management and regulations and strong organizational skills are fundamental for this role.

Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for guiding projects from initiation to successful completion. They must oversee resources, budgets, timelines, and teams to meet project objectives. Exceptional organizational and leadership skills are critical in this role. Project Managers often work in diverse industries, managing projects from construction to IT implementations.

Business Management Faculty

There is no dearth of people who still link business degrees and diplomas only with managerial or even executive-level jobs. But, the scenario is completely different. Teaching is also one of the most respected and rewarding career options. Over the past two decades, the number of management colleges and institutions has gone to a new high. It is because of the ever-growing demand for trained management professionals from across the industry sectors. This is why the demand for qualified and trained teachers in India and across the globe is always on the rise.

 

New Field Of PGDM In Business Analytics

The new emerging field of PGDM In Business Analytics offers the following opportunities. 

·         Data Scientist

The responsibilities include analyzing and incorporating the data to establish current trends in business. In simpler terms, the work that you do should help the company in maneuvering its overall performance. A data scientist should be well acquainted with information technology to comprehend and come up with the solution required in a short duration of time. 

·         Market Researcher

Here the main role is to assess the market conditions to determine whether a service will thrive or not. As experts, you will help businesses in deciding what services the consumers are looking out for and at what rate. 

·         Management Analyst

As a management analyst, you will be responsible to contribute to a business’s maximum usage of profitable resources. For this role, you need to have great communication skills, as well as a persuasive personality. 

·         Relationship Manager

Your main responsibility here will be to advise clients in either retail or consumer banking. This would include everything from serving clients with account facts and figures to providing financial investment support.

·         Customer Service Analyst

This particular job includes analyzing a service department’s functioning and recommending tips to boost their efficiency and in turn deliver client satisfaction.

·         System Analyst

Your role here is to make sure that the computer’s performance is well maintained and improved as and when required for its clients. Here it is required for you to have precision reasoning and the ability to explain complex ideas to others as this is the main foundation of this career path.

·         Business Analyst

This role requires you to do more than just analyze the data! You should be able to find new ways to boost the client’s profits, manage resources, and map out a system that is in line with the client’s current demand.

·         Logistician

As the name suggests you will be responsible to oversee purchasing, shipping, and the management of inventory. You will be directing the movement of a variety of products, supplies, and services.

·         Sales & Market Analyst

You will be responsible for keeping an eye on the dynamics of the stock market and the supply-demand chain. The most crucial part here is to be able to sell the company’s product/service as much as possible.