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The campus placements season will start in the next few weeks the ones who are in the third/final year have chalked out a plan to prepare for the placements. This placements season is going to be a bit tighter than the previous seasons given the current economic situations and the general slowdown in hiring. Only the best of the best will have the chance at grabbing the jobs and that means, the ones who start preparing earlier will be ahead of the competition. I decided to jot down the general preparation tips & tricks that will help you crack the 2017 placements season. The preparation will start with some survey - 1. Which companies visit your college/university for placements? (Viz. Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, ABB, L&T and so on) 2. What are the recruitment procedures for each of the companies? 3. What is the general intake? For example, there are colleges where the big IT companies recruit in hundreds! This will help you decide the level of competition you...

If you’re on the hunt for a job, it’s likely you’ll be invited to a group interview at some point. They are very popular with organizations, especially when they are trying to fill more than one position. Standing out from the crowd in a group interview can seem daunting, especially if it’s the first time you have been invited to one. The good news is, there’s probably more than one spot to be filled. So how do you make sure one of the jobs becomes yours? While group interviews can seem a little intimidating, they are also a brilliant opportunity for you to show the interviewer why you are the right person for the job. Firstly, remember, you are being assessed from the moment you walk through the door. Assume the interviewer will be taking note of how punctual you are, and how you interact with other candidates before the interview. It’s a good starting point for them. A chance to observe you in a less formal setting. With this in mind, have a quick chat with the ot...

1. Don’t cross your arms or legs –  You have probably already heard you shouldn't cross your arms as it might make you seem defensive or guarded. This goes for your legs too. Keep your arms and legs open. 2. Have eye contact, but don’t stare  – If there are several people you are talking to, give them all some eye contact to create a better connection and see if they are listening. Keeping too much eye-contact might creep people out. Giving no eye-contact might make you seem insecure. If you are not used to keeping eye-contact it might feel a little hard or scary in the beginning but keep working on it and you’ll get used to it. 3. Don’t be afraid to take up some space  – Taking up space by for example sitting or standing with your legs apart a bit signals self-confidence and that you are comfortable in your own skin.