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Going abroad for higher studies has always been regarded as an
enriching and challenging experience for Indian students. Along with a
rewarding career and better future prospects, students also get to experience
new cultures, customs and ideas that will mould their personalities for
better. Depending upon the level and course of study, students need to appear
for and clear a few examinations for admissions to academic programs outside
India. Here we discuss three of these important examinations that act as gateways
to your studies abroad:
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31 March 2013
Study Abroad Exams
12 March 2013
Campus Placements
GYANAM is the leader in arranging Campus Placements
for the Companies of repute. The courses which are generally catered for Campus
selections are B.Tech (all branches), M.Tech, MCA, MBA, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, BBA,
BCA, B.Com, B.Sc. etc. Students who have registered on our portal and have
under gone Assessment / Training / Development through our on campus programs
are entitled to appear in Campus Selection Events.
How to
Prepare for Campus Placements?
Introduction
This Session gives an overview on campus placements (particularly on-campus, still the most of the ideas will apply for off-campus selections too) and preparations for the placements. You might already know most of the information given here, but we think there is no harm in giving it.
This Session gives an overview on campus placements (particularly on-campus, still the most of the ideas will apply for off-campus selections too) and preparations for the placements. You might already know most of the information given here, but we think there is no harm in giving it.
What Companies Expect
the IT field is a constantly growing one, where the technology of yesterday is a relic today? There is a wide gap between the requirement and supply of the skilled manpower. So there is a very high demand for such capable people. They are looking forward for such people and expect their employees to be dynamic enough to have the aptitude for continuous learning and a willingness to work more. Software development is teamwork, so the companies expect reasonably good communication skills. It’s enough that you have the capability to express your thoughts freely.
the IT field is a constantly growing one, where the technology of yesterday is a relic today? There is a wide gap between the requirement and supply of the skilled manpower. So there is a very high demand for such capable people. They are looking forward for such people and expect their employees to be dynamic enough to have the aptitude for continuous learning and a willingness to work more. Software development is teamwork, so the companies expect reasonably good communication skills. It’s enough that you have the capability to express your thoughts freely.
The Selection Procedure
Most of the companies follow the similar methodology for campus selections. We feel that the companies adopt more a filtering approach to selection strategy in initial stages.
Most of the companies follow the similar methodology for campus selections. We feel that the companies adopt more a filtering approach to selection strategy in initial stages.
Many
companies mandate a 60%-75% average in the qualifying degree. Few companies
look for good track record from school days itself. Consistent performance is
also sometimes taken into account: some companies require that the candidates
should have no arrears.
Next comes
the written test. The test topics and weight age given for each of the subject
tested varies between the companies. The aim is to select the candidates with
good aptitude that includes C aptitude and general aptitude (analytically aptitude and reasoning). Depending on the companies the other subjects tested
varies. When you are selected in the written test, some companies have Group
Discussion for further filtering of the candidates.
Finally you
have personal interview. Depending on the company there may be one or two
interviews; in case of technical session and HR/Stress interviews. Performance
in interviews is crucial in the selection process because it is where you are
evaluated fully and final decision is made on your selection.
What to prepare and How to prepare
Proper planning for placements will help a lot in improving your chances for getting placed. Identify your strong points and weaknesses and plan accordingly. Preparation should start well ahead of the placement dates, and 6 months time will be more than enough.
Proper planning for placements will help a lot in improving your chances for getting placed. Identify your strong points and weaknesses and plan accordingly. Preparation should start well ahead of the placement dates, and 6 months time will be more than enough.
There are many facets that are to be considered for
preparing for placements. The preparation should constitute: improving
technical capabilities, increasing the general aptitude, developing good
communication skills and mental preparation.
Technical Capabilities:
Long before placements start, you should have clearly identified your areas of interest and specialization. There is more possibility that the interviewers will ask questions in those areas.
Long before placements start, you should have clearly identified your areas of interest and specialization. There is more possibility that the interviewers will ask questions in those areas.
As far as
technical capabilities are concerned, it’s more a long-term preparation. You
can go through the textbooks of the concerned subjects once again and know the
subject better. Don't mug-up; this is not for your semester exams. Concentrate
more on concepts than data; employees prefer good thinkers to RAMs.
A wide
knowledge in all the fields concerned with computer science is a very big
advantage. Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Networks, Operating
Systems, DBMS are very important areas in Computer Science. Knowledge in these
areas will be a big advantage, even if your area of interest/specialization
doesn't happen to be one of these subjects.
Non-computer
science students need to be strong in their areas of graduation. Still
knowledge of computers and C language is very much desirable.
If you don't know C language basics, start learning C
immediately. Knowledge of C language is a must and almost all the IT companies’
test C aptitude. C++, Java and UNIX aptitude will be an added advantage. It is
worthwhile investing lot of time improving your aptitude in these areas; they
are here to stay in IT field for a long time.
General Aptitude:
Good skills in general aptitude is a must to pass the written test, and sometimes in interview also general aptitude skills are tested. You can perform better if you prepare well for improving the aptitude. Both short and long term preparation shall be useful. Know the shortcuts for answering these questions since time is an important factor in answering these questions. Now lets look at few tips on solving the general aptitude questions.
Good skills in general aptitude is a must to pass the written test, and sometimes in interview also general aptitude skills are tested. You can perform better if you prepare well for improving the aptitude. Both short and long term preparation shall be useful. Know the shortcuts for answering these questions since time is an important factor in answering these questions. Now lets look at few tips on solving the general aptitude questions.
- Each one
of you will have your own positive and negative aspects in problem solving.
First identify your gray areas and work on them assiduously.
- The two
most important attributes when we go for any aptitude test is speed and
accuracy. One without the other is meaningless.
- Remember
that it is almost humanly impossible to solve all the problems in the
stipulated time because it will then reflect poorly on the standard of the
question paper being set and no company will ever allow that. So don't be in
too much of a hurry to answer all the questions and in the process make some
stupid errors.
- Reasoning
ability is more important and not our mathematical skills. Almost 95% of our
problems do not require too much of a mathematical intellect on our part.
- When you sit in for a test try to identify those
problems that take more time to solve. Remember that all the questions carry
equal marks and it doesn't make sense for us to solve one problem in say 30
seconds and another in, say 3 minutes. Skip such questions in the beginning and
come back to them later if and when you have time.
Communication Skills:
Having good oral communication skills is a must for success in the personal interview. It’s enough that you are able to communicate your ideas effectively without any inhibitions in English.
Having good oral communication skills is a must for success in the personal interview. It’s enough that you are able to communicate your ideas effectively without any inhibitions in English.
English is a language in which you can achieve a
considerable fluency in a short time span. This requires a conscious effort on
your part, and thus, a good command over the English language can be achieved.
Make it point that you speak in English with your friends and ask them to point
out the mistakes you commit while you speak.
Mental Preparation
Mental preparation plays a vital role in the placements. We should have the confidence that we can get placed. This is the basic and most important point to be noted. Build a positive self-image and project the best in you.
Mental preparation plays a vital role in the placements. We should have the confidence that we can get placed. This is the basic and most important point to be noted. Build a positive self-image and project the best in you.
Conclusion
the problem India faces is not the problem of unemployment; it is rather the problem of unemployability. We should make ourselves capable and improve ourselves to make suitable for being employed. For that preparations will help a lot.
the problem India faces is not the problem of unemployment; it is rather the problem of unemployability. We should make ourselves capable and improve ourselves to make suitable for being employed. For that preparations will help a lot.
Resume Writing Tips: Getting the Right Job
As you consider entering
into the market in search of your first job (or if you have decided to take the
plunge and switch jobs), you need a powerful resume to open doors for you in
your job search. In order for you to be in a position to build an effective and
meaningful resume, we offer to you this selection of resume writing
tips.
By following these tips on writing a resume, you will be in a far better position to start your job search on the proper foot. These tips on resume writing have been tested and proven effective in all the time.
Because of the importance of crafting an ideal resume, we strongly suggest that you take the time to review and consider these tips for writing a resume before you begin your process of building or writing your resume.
By following these tips on writing a resume, you will be in a far better position to start your job search on the proper foot. These tips on resume writing have been tested and proven effective in all the time.
Because of the importance of crafting an ideal resume, we strongly suggest that you take the time to review and consider these tips for writing a resume before you begin your process of building or writing your resume.
Be honest in your resume.
Unfortunately, when it comes to writing a resume, this particular pointer on our list or resumes writing tips is perhaps the most important. In this day and age, when it does come to resume writing tips, this tip often times is overlooked or ignored. You need to keep in mind that in this high tech age, false information on a resume can be detected easily.
Unfortunately, when it comes to writing a resume, this particular pointer on our list or resumes writing tips is perhaps the most important. In this day and age, when it does come to resume writing tips, this tip often times is overlooked or ignored. You need to keep in mind that in this high tech age, false information on a resume can be detected easily.
List your educational
background.
Another important pointer on resume writing tips list is that you should list out your educational background within your resume. Include institutions from which you obtained a degree, any special certifications that you may have received and any other noteworthy educational or training achievements.
Another important pointer on resume writing tips list is that you should list out your educational background within your resume. Include institutions from which you obtained a degree, any special certifications that you may have received and any other noteworthy educational or training achievements.
List your work experience.
Make certain that you provide a thorough listing of your prior employment experiences. When it comes to tips on resume writing, this is a very important - indeed, crucial- element of any resume, you also want to make certain that there are no unexplained gaps in your employment history.
Make certain that you provide a thorough listing of your prior employment experiences. When it comes to tips on resume writing, this is a very important - indeed, crucial- element of any resume, you also want to make certain that there are no unexplained gaps in your employment history.
Make sure you include
special skills.
Another tip for writing resume is that you should make certain that you include and list any special skills that you do have. For example, if you are talented with computers on one level or another, you will want to make certain that you list out these special skills on your resume.
Another tip for writing resume is that you should make certain that you include and list any special skills that you do have. For example, if you are talented with computers on one level or another, you will want to make certain that you list out these special skills on your resume.
Keep your contact
information current.
When it comes to tips on resume writing one of the most common mistakes that people make is found in fact, that they do not maintain current contact information on their resumes. As surprising as that sounds, people will move or change their phone numbers and they will not make appropriate changes on their resumes.
When it comes to tips on resume writing one of the most common mistakes that people make is found in fact, that they do not maintain current contact information on their resumes. As surprising as that sounds, people will move or change their phone numbers and they will not make appropriate changes on their resumes.
Include both a telephone
number and an email address.
Another tip focuses on the necessity of including both a telephone number and an email address on your resume. Some potential employers in this day and age prefer contacting people via telephone while others rely exclusively on the Internet and email to deal with job applicants.
Another tip focuses on the necessity of including both a telephone number and an email address on your resume. Some potential employers in this day and age prefer contacting people via telephone while others rely exclusively on the Internet and email to deal with job applicants.
Do not list references.
In considering tips on writing a resume, it is important that you not -- repeat, not -- include your references on your resume. You should include a phrase such as "References Furnished upon Request." But, again, do not include a listing of your references.
In considering tips on writing a resume, it is important that you not -- repeat, not -- include your references on your resume. You should include a phrase such as "References Furnished upon Request." But, again, do not include a listing of your references.
Do not overkill … keep your
resume short.
Unfortunately, one of the tips for writing resume that oftentimes is overlooked is the need to keep a resume at an appropriate length. People oftentimes drone on and on and prepare unduly long resumes. Oftentimes a potential employer simply will not read or review a resume that comes into the office with too many pages.
Unfortunately, one of the tips for writing resume that oftentimes is overlooked is the need to keep a resume at an appropriate length. People oftentimes drone on and on and prepare unduly long resumes. Oftentimes a potential employer simply will not read or review a resume that comes into the office with too many pages.
Don’t use unusual colour
paper or ink.
One of the tips for writing resume that you should always bear in mind is that you should not use any unusually colour paper or ink on your resume. Truly, white paper and black print is the best. In some instances, it might be acceptable to move to a light gray paper and a dark blue ink. However, when all is said and done, when it comes to tips for writing resume, you are best served by sticking with white paper and black ink.
One of the tips for writing resume that you should always bear in mind is that you should not use any unusually colour paper or ink on your resume. Truly, white paper and black print is the best. In some instances, it might be acceptable to move to a light gray paper and a dark blue ink. However, when all is said and done, when it comes to tips for writing resume, you are best served by sticking with white paper and black ink.
Make certain your spelling
and grammar are correct.
In considering resume writing tips, don’t make yet another common mistake that frequently is made when it comes to a resume. Do not submit a resume that contains spelling or grammatical errors. Nothing will prevent you from obtaining an interview for a job than submitting a resume that contains spelling errors, grammatical problems or typos. As one of our tips for writing resume, you are advised that it is imperative for you to proof your resume and then proof it again. Indeed, have someone else proof your resume as well.
In considering resume writing tips, don’t make yet another common mistake that frequently is made when it comes to a resume. Do not submit a resume that contains spelling or grammatical errors. Nothing will prevent you from obtaining an interview for a job than submitting a resume that contains spelling errors, grammatical problems or typos. As one of our tips for writing resume, you are advised that it is imperative for you to proof your resume and then proof it again. Indeed, have someone else proof your resume as well.
In summary, you need to
remember that your resume is your calling card. With a well prepared resume, a
resume that follows these tips on resume writing, you will have a
far better chance of getting the job you seek.
What Eight Things Do Employees Want?
Tangible rewards play a role in job
satisfaction, says today's expert, but for many workers, the "happiness
factor" depends heavily on intangibles, such as respect, trust, and
fairness.
Is money the key to retention and productivity? It helps, says the Christian Science Monitor's Marilyn Gardner, but it's not enough. Beyond pay and benefits lie eight key factors that influence "happiness" at work-factors that motivate workers and keep them at your organization.
1. Appreciation
Praise heads the list for many workers, and it doesn't cost the employer anything to provide it, says Gardner. A sincere thank you or a short note can mean a great deal.
2. Respect
Again there is no cost and a big payback. Respect plays out in letting people know that their work is appreciated, in treating them like adults, and in being fair in your dealings with them.
3. Trust
Trust is the action side of respect. People need guidance, but they need to know that their boss trusts them to be able to get a job done on their own.
4. Individual Growth
Today's workers-especially the Gen Y group-want training, want to take on new challenges, and want to advance based on their new abilities. Giving a raise without increasing responsibilities could actually backfire, notes Gardner .. As one expert says, if you give more money to an unhappy employee, you end up with a wealthier unhappy employee.
5. Good Boss
It's the old saw: People don't leave companies, they leave bosses. In a recent Robert Half survey, Gardner notes that 1,000 Gen Y workers ranked "working with a manager I can respect and learn from" as the most important aspect of their work environment.
6. Compatible Co-workers
Working with people you enjoy is also very important, says Gardner . Spending the day-every day-with people you don't like does not make for a productive workplace.
7. Compatible Culture
Employees want a work environment that fits their needs. That could mean hard-driving, high paying, or it could mean high flexibility and significant attention to work/life balance.
8. A Sense of Purpose
People want to know that they are contributing to something worthwhile. They need to know what the organization' s core purpose is and what it is trying to achieve. And then they need to know how their particular job fits into the whole.
One of the interesting things that Gardner discovered about employee "happiness" is that there is a disconnect between what managers think and what employees think about happiness at work.
Managers tend to think that salary and benefits are the main motivators, while workers consistently respond that factors such as those mentioned above are what are important. Successful organizations will find a good balance to retain their best people.
Is money the key to retention and productivity? It helps, says the Christian Science Monitor's Marilyn Gardner, but it's not enough. Beyond pay and benefits lie eight key factors that influence "happiness" at work-factors that motivate workers and keep them at your organization.
1. Appreciation
Praise heads the list for many workers, and it doesn't cost the employer anything to provide it, says Gardner. A sincere thank you or a short note can mean a great deal.
2. Respect
Again there is no cost and a big payback. Respect plays out in letting people know that their work is appreciated, in treating them like adults, and in being fair in your dealings with them.
3. Trust
Trust is the action side of respect. People need guidance, but they need to know that their boss trusts them to be able to get a job done on their own.
4. Individual Growth
Today's workers-especially the Gen Y group-want training, want to take on new challenges, and want to advance based on their new abilities. Giving a raise without increasing responsibilities could actually backfire, notes Gardner .. As one expert says, if you give more money to an unhappy employee, you end up with a wealthier unhappy employee.
5. Good Boss
It's the old saw: People don't leave companies, they leave bosses. In a recent Robert Half survey, Gardner notes that 1,000 Gen Y workers ranked "working with a manager I can respect and learn from" as the most important aspect of their work environment.
6. Compatible Co-workers
Working with people you enjoy is also very important, says Gardner . Spending the day-every day-with people you don't like does not make for a productive workplace.
7. Compatible Culture
Employees want a work environment that fits their needs. That could mean hard-driving, high paying, or it could mean high flexibility and significant attention to work/life balance.
8. A Sense of Purpose
People want to know that they are contributing to something worthwhile. They need to know what the organization' s core purpose is and what it is trying to achieve. And then they need to know how their particular job fits into the whole.
One of the interesting things that Gardner discovered about employee "happiness" is that there is a disconnect between what managers think and what employees think about happiness at work.
Managers tend to think that salary and benefits are the main motivators, while workers consistently respond that factors such as those mentioned above are what are important. Successful organizations will find a good balance to retain their best people.
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