How to Get Internship and Job at Google

Google dream companies for all students to do internship and for every graduate, the dream place to work.

For the college students all over the world, having internship at companies like Google and is one of the most prestigious internship opportunities.

But, getting an internship offer at Google is not an easy thing.  About internship opportunity at Google, there has been a saying that getting at Google is even harder than getting admission into top colleges like Harvard and Stanford.

Probably because, every month Google receives approx. 50000 plus applications for internship and only about 27000 get the first interview.

So, if you are applying, you need to make sure that you get that first interview.

Well, easier to say than doing.

 Here are some tips, advice, and other helpful articles to increase your chances of getting selected.

1. Preparation and the application.

The journey to getting internship in Google starts with an effective application process.

When you submit your application, you need three things: resume, cover letter, and transcript.

1)     Resume

Think to answer these questions :

What do recruiters see when they look at your resume?  How can you take your resume to next level?

Here are some of her ideas that can help you in building your resume.

a)     Be Specific :

Include how you impacted the company or organization you worked for.

This is important because many people only describe their past jobs. What's more important is demonstrating how you contributed to that job.

b)    Be Concise and to-the-point

Recruiters only spend about seven seconds on average glancing at a resume so that means you want to keep your resume at a maximum of one page.

c)     Let the numbers talk:

It is very important to quantify your achievements when possible. Rather than telling you were exceptional in your previous job, let your achievements do the talking.

For example, if you saved the company $25,000, put that number in your resume.

The tangible, concrete, and quantifiable data really grabs attention of recruiter.  

d)    Prefer Using Action Verbs

Use of action verbs really matter. It represents your go getter attitude.

For example, instead of saying ‘I made a new algorithm that increased traffic,’ it would be better to say ‘Initiated a new program that increased traffic by 25 percent.

e)     Never, ever embellish

If you are uncomfortable in talking about something during an interview, never ever mention that in your resume.

For example, mentioning your knowledge about multiple programming languages might lead interviewer to put some questions about that.

f)      Don’t put an objective statement :

Everyone knows you’re looking for an internship or else you wouldn’t be applying for it, then why to waste space by putting irrelevant information on it.

g)     Don’t put images of yourself :

Putting images in resume doesn’t help at all. Instead it takes more of your valuable place.

h)    Mention Accomplishments not JD :

What you do want to put, is your results and accomplishments, not your job descriptions. What did you do differently from the last person who was in your position?

i)       Tailor your resume to the particular internship you are applying for :

Go on the website and check out what words they are using to describe what they want and copy it. This will make sure Google sees that you are the perfect match.

j)      Mention Side Projects

Yes, I agree, a high GPA or name of a top-tier school in resume does sure help, but what recruiters like Google really looking for are people who have builders attribute. Show them that you have a passion outside of the classroom.

It can be anything from starting a little side project like a simple website to launching a full on startup.

Demonstrate your creativity, passion, and drive to start something from beginning to end. Recruiters are going to love that.

The question that you must be prepared to answer is :

How did you increase your productivity on your side projects at the end of the day when you were tired from work/college?

2. Your Digital Footprint  (Online Presence) :

Recruiters spend a lot of time online looking for candidates and finding out the activities of applicants.

First of all you need to improve your digital footprint by optimizing your social media profiles and pages. 

Also, be active on the relevant platform that matches your skills, for e.g., Engineers can put their work on Github. For designers, there is Behance and Pintrest. 

Sites like Career Cup or Collegefeed Connect can help you with some practice interview questions.

Get involved in the relevant community through Twitter , Quora etc.

Love writing, get started with your blog on wordpress.

End of the day, make sure that along with your other social media profiles, your LinkedIn is also up to date you are engaged with relevant groups and discussions on it.

3. Connections

This is probably one of the best ways to make it into Google. A candidate referred by a Googler or a Xoogler has a much higher chance at getting in the right hands than a candidate that comes out of the blue. Check in your Linkedin profile, if you have any 2nd or 3rd degree connections.

If not, don’t be sad. There are still plenty of people, who got in without connections; they just had to put in a little more work.

So, how to improve your connections :

You can start it by attending networking events and talks. Instead of wasting your weekend in random stuff, participate in weekend startup Meetups, compete in a hackathon, or attend other Meetups of your interest.

There are so many people at events like these and chances are you might run into the right person at the right time.

4. The Application

Check the careers page of Google here for open positions.

https://careers.google.com/students

If, the position you are looking for is not open, have patience and wait. Keep on checking. Once the position is open, apply and now hope that all the preparation work. If all goes right, you may get a call in next 2-3 days.

5. Interviews:

The interview process varies with the position. For a programmer the process and number of interviews will be totally different than that for a UI UX designer.

The solution to this problem is : Practice, Practice and Practice

There is no shortcut to it. You need to practice for your interviews irrespective of the position you are applying to.

Practice at your school/college career center with mock interviews and seek help if your friends.

Work on making mock interviews as realistic as possible.

You’re going to have phone interviews so try to practice at the location you’ll be at and how you’ll be setup during that interview.

Demonstrate Your True Self -  Who You Really Are

A major part of interview is to see if you’d be a great cultural fit. It’s not going to be 100% technical.

Don’t answer scripted answers. Get involved, be personal, show you care about the fit as much as the company does.

Your interview is not one sided, its both way. You are interviewing them as well to see if they are a good fit for you.

Do your homework and prepare questions showing that you really want to be there. Use the opportunity of “Do you have any questions for me?” to shoot your questions.

Hiring Committee:

Members of the hiring committee review the feedback from your interviewers, your resume, and other related documents. If you appear to be a strong candidate, your information is placed in a pool for host matching.

6. Host-Matching Stage.

This is the place where you need to have a lot of patience. There is no way to speed it up.

Projects and teams play a big priority in Google’s intern hiring process. Teams submit their potential intern projects and once they are approved, they are able to choose candidates from the pool of applicants who make it to this stage.  This process is pretty different for each role.

Once you find a potential host, it will be followed by a couple of telephonic interviews which are generally non-technical. The host just tries to determine whether you would be a good fit for the team (and vice versa).

It is pretty similar throughout the board. You fill out a questionnaire that asks what Google products you’re interested in, where you’re interested in working at, and other pretty simple questions. The hosts and teams then go through and choose their favorites. There’s no limit to how many hosts can choose you. Some people get three host matches, while others get none. It all depends on the hosts and what they are looking for during that season.

This process usually takes a while for most people, from a couple weeks to even a few months. Don’t get discouraged if you haven’t heard anything yet, be patient!

Word of advice :

Competitive Programming:

It’s probably the most straight-forward and easy way to prepare for and crack the technical interviews of all top-notch tech companies.

A good rank or rating on CodeChef / TopCoder / CodeForces will help you to clear the resume screening which is often the biggest hurdle for most of the candidates. A good performance will not only help you in technical interviews , but you will also get good referrals as the referrer can quickly verify the claims.

No Brainteasers:

Google stopped asking complex brain teaser-type questions in the interviews long ago after realizing that such brainteasers don’t really predict the performance and problem-solving ability of the candidates; instead, they focus on structured interview questions now.

 Check out this guide by Google on how to develop your technical skills- https://www.google.com/about/careers/students/guide-to-technical-development.html

Do your research:

Most students don’t get matched to a host because they are too rigid while filling the questionnaire. Be little general. Research about various Google products and the teams behind them for a better possibility of finding a team which resonates with your interests.

TIPS :

 Get used to coding on a whiteboard, in Google Docs, and get comfortable talking about coding over the phone.

You can also watch these two videos prepared by Google recruiters themselves on Technical interview tips and Non-technical interview tips.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc1owf2-220&autoplay=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DINxNbBOEoI&autoplay=1

You can also read about the exhilarating experience of Anushka while she did her summer internship at Google.

If the software industry is your calling, you can check out these cool Computer Science internships. To apply for more of such internships, please register here.

NOTE

 The information is based on online research, talks and experience shared by multiple people who have been through the interview process. Readers are advised to go through the Google website for latest information.

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Top Job Opportunities After MBA

Every MBA expects a return of their investment. Choosing business schools boosts your prospects of career options owning a degree in MBA owes you an edge over competition in many industries. Students appear for various entrance like CAT which is conducted by IIMs along with many other exams over the nation. According to the Graduate Management Admission Council there has been a dramatic rise in applications for MBA Admission.

Selecting a right career with so many b-schools students moving towards MBA programs becomes important for current MBAs. With alarming number of MBAs in the workforce, pursuing a stable and appropriate field ensures progress in your career.

Since you know why you are pursuing MBA, you are required to be prepared with a knowledge base of jobs that need your degree by which you can nurture your career. Let’s take a closer view at the job opportunities after MBA.

1. Financial Manager

Finance is considered to be a perfect match for MBAs due to the fact that it is a aligns closest to graduate education. Financial managers handle company’s financial terms and statements, analyse trends and advertise top management personnel on profits and prepare financial reports due to their strong Math skills.

Many companies look for financial managers owning a degree in MBA since these candidates tend to have software knowledge and analytical abilities required for the job.

2. IT Manager

IT manager looks after company’s computer systems. This refers to ensuring company’s computer systems meet company’s requirement along with upgrading technology and managing IT personnel.

Many companies need IT managers to own a degree in masters according to the Bureau of Labour Statistics, U.S. Companies expect their managers to have experience in IT and MBAs are experienced in management to lead a team along with skills to deal with executives.

3. HR Manager

Alarming demands on human resource departments has drawn the requirement for skilled HR managers. This position points towards administrative operations for a company and works on hiring and recruiting for an organization. An MBA along with experienced candidates can advance into this position since HR managers work with executives and take part in strategic planning.

4. Management Analyst

Management analysts provide recommendation to companies on finances, costs and alternate practices and work on resolving issues. According to studies, about 23% of management analysts are self-employed. According to BLS, 28% of management analysts are MBAs and preferred by maximum companies. 

 5. Financial Advisor

A finance job that seeks for MBA graduates is financial advisor. Financial advisors provide plans and strategies for investment, insurance guidance, tax, retirement that aim towards financial goals. This job is mainly meant for those who wish to be their own boss. An MBA help financial advisor attract clients and make it smoother towards a magnetic roll.

The skills and knowledge gain from an MBA course enhances your chances to own any of these jobs and open paths of advancement and enlighten your future.

Amit Paliwal

Amit Paliwal believes in the impact of writing along with developing articles, blogs and notifications. According to him, every word is an ornament of every content and language is the most powerful means of knowledge that can only be achieved through effective writing. Apart from content writing, music, painting and sports are his field of interest.

Email- amit.paliwal@byjus.com

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Questions Frequently Asked in Job Interviews

On a huge demand of our readers, we are finally sharing the questions ( types ) which are very frequent in interviews now a days. 

The answers vary as per the skill set and experience level of individual. Though it can help you in expecting what is going to be asked in the interview and with that, you can shape your answer. 

We don't recommend you to tell a lie in interview. We recommend honest answers, as its preferred and have better chances of selection. 

1. Tell me honestly about the strong points and weak points of your boss?
   
2. A is the mother of B and C. If D is the husband of C. What is A to D?
   
3. If FRIEND is coded as HUMJTK, how can CANDLE be written in that code?
   
4. Tell me something about yourself which is not there in your resume / CV?
   
5. Describe the best boss you ever reported to?
   
6. Tell me about something that's not on your resume?
   
7. What are three positive things your last boss would say about you?
   
8. If you could start your career over again, what would you do differently?
   
9. Where do you see yourself in next 5 Years ?
   
10. What are your greatest professional strengths ?
    
11. What do you expect from your supervisor ?
    
12. What will you do if our competitor offers you a higher salary ?
    

We will keep on adding more questions to the list.. 

If you have your own question, please share it in comments sections. 

to be contd...

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Never Do this before Your Job Interview

In my earlier posts, I have shared some of the interview tips. Thanks for all your overwhelming responses. Though, do you know that, there is a prelim screen, that happens when you are totally unaware of it.
If you have been to interviews earlier, remember random people walking by you while you are waiting for interview. Yes, you got it. That's it.
Just before interview, when waiting, most of the times candidates let their guard down and then happens the unexpected.

Here I am listing couple of points, that you must never do just before your job interview.

Don't be over confident : 
Confidence is one of the most essential part of interview, though being overconfident can be detrimental. The moment you get over confident, you loose your guard and it push you to talk out of order or act out of control.
Generally it happens with couple of favorable signs or hints from interviewer about your candidacy, but you must know that, its all a part of interview. They let you assume and the assumptions take tings south. So, never assume that you have got the job until you really get it in written with due approvals.


Don't be over punctual : 
No doubt, punctuality is a desired quality that employers look for in the candidates. However, arriving too early can leave a negative impression on the interviewer.
Arriving too early means longer waits and who loves to wait.. slowly its starts making you board and anxious. Their are fair chances that, you might slip in interview.



Don't wear your RUDE look : 
Politeness is a sweet candy that makes receiver and giver both happy. No wonder, you will be very polite to the interviewer but you must be polite with other people also you meet during your interview, you never know who is going to work with you and in what capacity. Also, if you are rude to anybody and it gets reported you may just miss out on the job opportunity.




Don't be social butterfly, Avoid Social Media : 
Focus on your interview and keep that smartphone away till the time being. Don't risk losing your focus on errant things on social media. You may miss your call, you may miss your entire focus on interview. I guess your social media profiles and feeds are not important than your career.

- Alok Upadhayay

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India top source for MBA seekers in schools abroad

Indians top when it comes to the number of international students applying for MBA programmes in graduate schools abroad, followed by Chinese and Americans.

A 2016 report by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) that carried out a survey on application trends of 216 leading graduate business schools across the world revealed that India is now the top source of international candidates for both one-year and two-year MBA programmes.

“India has pushed China and USA to second and third positions in the international applications category ,“ the report said, adding that about 49% of schools offering full-time one-year MBA programmes showed a rise in applications submitted by international students when compared with the number of applicants under the category in 2015.

“Seventy percent of fulltime two-year MBA programmes recruit international candidates. These candi dates, especially those from China, India and the US, are also a priority for outreach and recruitment by a majority of one-year MBA and master's programmes in management and finance,“ it said.

Apart from the increase in volume of applications globally, as per the report, shared exclusively with TOI, 65% of European graduate business programmes recorded an increase in applications. Oneyear MBA, executive MBA, and online MBA programmes too have grown in popularity .“46% of US programmes and 41% of programmes in East and Southeast Asia grew their application volumes as well,“ it said. On the other hand, fulltime two-year course, parttime, and flexible MBA programmes worldwide are indicating declines this year.

“With the creation of tailored business courses like the Master's in Data Analytics, the demand for business schools is growing,“ GMAC CEO Sangeet Chowfla said.

Source : TOI

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Why Do You Want to Work Here ? How to Answer It in Interview

"Why do you want to work here?" OR 

"Why do you want to work with our company ?" 

These questions have always been tricky to job aspirants especially if they are freshers. Remember the question - "Tell about your weakness." OR "What's your biggest weakness?" Its equally tricky as that. 

Also Read : How to Get Internship at Google

So, you are a fresher or looking for a change and have a job interview lined up. You are almost prepared and yet uncertain about how to answer this dreaded question, this article is for you. 

1st I will tell you, what you should not say at all. Never answer the question "Why do you want to work here?" with these answers : 

• I'm skint / I need to pay rent
• I don't want to move back to my parents'
• I want a job / I'm bored
• I have loans. 
• I need it like my next breath.

Answer like above and you are done. It will immediately rule you out of the list. 

So, how should you answer "Why do you want to work here?"

The best way is to tap into what the interviewer wants to hear. 

Its not lying or cheating rather, your answer will be just a well-researched and thought-out answer. Answer it and present yourself in the best possible way.

So the real question is : What does the interviewer want to hear, or know about you and your preparation by asking "Why do you want to work here?", and how to shape your perfect reply. 

Research the company (go out of the box)

Companies want to be flattered, so take the time to do your homework. Gather all information that you can, not only from their website, but from their social media accounts, news, various papers, company blogs, research associates and clients, hiring manager linked in profiles etc. Shape the gathered information to answer the question. 

What to mention:

Now, you have the data about the company. Next is selecting the aspects of the company that interest you. 

What makes them attractive, and can you flatter them more by drawing upon these? 

Lookin deep to draw a parallel line between this company, and companies you’ve worked for in the past or you have desired to work with. Ask your self : 

Do you hold the same values? 

Is the location desirable? 

What type of people work there?

If there are undesirable aspects of the company, how can you turn these into a positive? 

For eg. “For some this industry may be no so enthusiastic, but I’m well-suited to this because…....(put your positive reasons matching to your interest)” and “I was very excited to see that you recently won Excellent Customer Service Award, which I find incredibly admirable. My 3 years in telecom / My Post Graduation in Telecom Management have taught me the true value of excellent customer service, and I believe I would be a valuable asset to the company because of this.”

Research the role

You should have an answer, or explanation, ready for each of the requirements and responsibilities (why you’re suitable, or why you believe you’d do well despite lacking experience), all backed up with evidence. The employer wants to know that you are set on this specific role, and not just the company.

They need to see you oozing passion or interest for the particular type of role, backed up with genuine reasons why it interests you, or it will be interesting to you. Interviewers don’t want to waste their time on candidates who don’t understand the job they’re applying for.

How to shape your answer : 

Your answer should include the aspects of the role that you’ll enjoy, be suitable for, and/or have experience in. All of these must be backed up with evidence.

Have motivations that fit the nature of the job

What sort of person works within this industry? What would a company expect their motivation to be? Research, comb through the job description, and ask others. If within the creative industry, it might be to have your work used on large-scale projects; if within IT consultancy, the chance to liaise with top-end clients, or be promoted; if within sales, the opportunity to make money. Think about the sort of person they want, and how you fit that bill.

How to shape your answer : 

How you would fit into the industry, how your personality aligns with the nature of the job, your previous experiences that prove this, and what your motivations and goals are.

Fit into the company culture

It might be the way you answer their questions, how well you answer, how well you listen, your communication style and many other things. Essentially, they’re using the few occasions in which you both meet to assess the sort of person you are, and whether you’ll fit in with the rest of the company and/or office.

How to shape your answer : 

Why you will fit the company culture (but you need to know what this is, and it’s not always obvious). Mention the people you like to work with (if applicable to who works at the company) or people you haven’t worked with, and that you would like a challenge in order to improve your people skills. More importantly, just be nice, friendly, and above all, yourself.

Be concise, it matters. 

You don’t want to go off on a tangent, or the interviewee will assume you lack the skills to be concise – or you haven’t prepared well enough. Either way, you don’t want to ramble, just like you don’t want to reply with one word answers. A good technique for dressing an answer, used across many industries, is the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Try to adopt this for all the questions you prepare to answer too.

Be enthusiastic

As a fresh graduate, it’s likely you’ll be having less experience of life. Here, interviewers will be expecting you to be energetic; to be excited by the prospect of interviewing, and hopefully working for the company. This isn’t about what you say, but how you say it: avoid monotony by smiling whilst talking, as you are more likely to speak in a positive manner.

Be genuine, its important.

Deep down, the interviewer know that the money is the motivation factor here yet he wants you to be interested in the job and company. Interviewers can pick up on dishonesty, so if your heart isn’t in it, don’t bother trying to lie your way into a job you don’t want. You can also tell if someone has stolen an answer of the internet, especially as an interviewer who is well-versed in candidate answers. Take inspiration from articles like these, and definitely don’t just recite other peoples’ answers.

How to shape your answer : 

If you think they have any questions or reservations about you, your history, or your abilities – mention it. Confront their reservation, then explain how or why you’ll overcome this objection. 

So, your perfect answer to “Why do you want to work here?” should mention:

• Why the company appeals to you, and your reasoning.
• Why the role appeals to you, and why you can do the job.
• How and why the role aligns with your career goals and motivations.
• Why you’ll fit in with the existing colleagues.
• Why their initial reservations won’t actually hold you back.
• And remember: Be concise, be enthusiastic, and be honest.

- Alok Upadhayay 

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MBA from Imperial College of London, Now You Can Have Get it for Free

The Business School today launched its first series of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) for people who are considering doing an MBA degree.

It will be the first time that Imperial is offering a free online taster of its MBA to students who have yet to meet its rigorous entry requirements.

The free courses are offered as part of a new agreement between Imperial College London and edX, a non-profit online learning destination founded by Harvard and MIT that offers free courses from the world’s top universities to over 8 million learners all around the world. Imperial will join more than 100 global institutions to offer subjects to online learners that reflect its world-class expertise in science, technology and business.

The new Essentials of MBA Success courses have been created by Imperial College Business School and will provide learners with a solid grounding in the foundation topics needed to embark on an MBA. The four courses will cover maths, finance, data analysis and accounting. The courses are now open for enrolment and will start on 17 October.

Drawing on Imperial’s world-class expertise from its Global Online MBA degree, the MOOC courses are targeted at people who are ready to start an MBA degree and want to identify any gaps in their knowledge before they undertake a full degree.

The courses are also designed to appeal to learners who have studied management topics in the past and are considering applying for an MBA. Students will get a flavour of what studying for an MBA at Imperial is like and the preparation needed to succeed in their studies.

Dr David Lefevre, Director of the Edtech Lab at Imperial College Business School said: “As an active participant in the use of edtech and online programmes, Imperial College Business School keenly recognises the growing need for flexible learning programmes that cater for people’s busy lifestyles. MBA programmes, and business education generally, can change lives and through the edX partnership we are enabling more people from all over the world to access our renowned world leading expertise in business education.”

Each course features leading academic experts from the Business School and combines an active, social approach to learning with extensive multimedia. The courses also feature a personalised learning plan highlighting the areas that students need to focus on to acquire the base level of knowledge needed to undertake the core subjects on an MBA.

Anant Agarwal, edX CEO and MIT Professor, said: “We are honoured to welcome Imperial College London to edX. With an expertise in research and teaching designed to tackle real world challenges in business, Imperial shares the edX mission to help learners everywhere gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the evolving workplace.”

The courses are designed to provide a flexible learning experience. Students can study the courses in the order they choose, fitting them around their work and other life commitments. Each course will feature a mixture of academic theory and the ‘real world’ skills needed for business. The subjects are brought to life through interactive exercises and video content. Students also benefit from an expert online tutor to support them through the learning materials and associated activities. The courses also foster a learning community and encourage students to connect with other peers studying the same subjects online.

The Essentials of MBA Success courses offered by Imperial College Business School will start on 17 October. For further information or to sign up for the courses please visit the Imperial College page on the edX website.

Source : http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/newssummary/news_9-8-2016-9-47-0

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10 Tips You Must Know to Crack a Job Interview Successfully

Job Interviews have always been a nerve racking experience for the interviewees. No, matter how confident and positive you are, when it comes to face the interviews, you get the jitters. Still, its something that cannot be avoided. If you are dreaming to have a job, you must be prepared for it. 

Though, it cannot be avoided, but what if you can have some advantages by knowing some key tips for cracking the interviews successfully.

Also Read : How to Get Internship at Google

Here are the best tips that work in every interview to help you land your dream job.

Understanding the requirement, and SWOT analysis :
Always go through the the job description (JD) and job specifications in detail. It is important to understand the expectations of interviewer from you and whether you fit in that given profile and vice-versa. Do SWOT analysis of yours based on the JD. It will help you in deciding how well the job suits you and how to approach the interview.

Know the employer, do your research :
Don't forget to do some prelim study about the company before you go. Check out the website as well search for the news, company has been in. Make the keypoints of most recent achievements of the organization. Visit the website and know their history, vision and objectives so that you are able to answer questions on it. Research well on their future plans so that you are able to align with your job role and how you can benefit them in the long run.

Prepare well in advance and don't forget basics :
Write down the list of basic and common interview questions like : Introduce yourself, hobbies, weakness, strengths, how you will contribute to organization, why are you quitting your current job, why you should be hired etc... Write down the answers in an interesting way (try not to make it traditional crammed answer) and practice them well.

Watch your watch, punctuality matters

No one wants to wait, especially the interviewers. Always reach the venue 10-20 minutes before. Being late will put a negative impression on interviewers. Being punctual leaves a good first impression.

Check your attire, dress up well :
Take your dressing etiquette seriously while planning to dress for job interviews. Remember the mote of 'Dress to impress'. Wear crisply ironed formals, clean shoes and your hair should be neat and well combed for men and tied up for ladies. Be presentable but don't be glammed up. Professional dressing plays very important role in leaving good and long lasting impression. 

Always be confident, don't express your nervousness :
Being nervous is natural. But don't let your expressions explain your nervousness. Always look confident. Nervous look creates an impression of inability of the candidate to handle workplace situations and deal with pressure. 

Be honest with your answers :
What goes around, comes around. Don't lie to your questions as it may create a huge mess in future. You are not supposed to know everything and nobody is God. It's okay to accept it humbly than giving a wrong response and creating a wrong impression as well.

Update your CV, Old is not gold here :
Don't forget to update your CV. Its most important thing to get you sold to the firm. Add all your skills and experiences but avoid fake information. Make is short, to the point but informative. 

Body language, it speaks the unspeakable :
Eyes of interviewer starts scanning you the moment you enter the room. From head to toe, all your gestures and manners get noticed and judged. Do not slouch. Sit straight and make eye contacts during conversations. Make it a two way conversation by asking questions and clarifying your doubts, if there are any.

Get their opinion 

Asking for feedback gives a positive impression of the candidate's keenness towards the job. As the interview is about to close, ask the interviewer about how it went and what are the chances of being selected. But avoid overdoing it.

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Want to Change Career In Your 30s ? These are 5 Things You Must Do

Till the time, you hit the point of 'Turning 30', you already have invested  a considerable amount of time, money and energy into building your career to date and now it will now doubt give a sense of apprehension if you get a thought about changing your career to another field. 

But, will it not be worth putting some time and thoughts, if the new career is going to be both satisfying and rewarding.

What, if you are dreading the prospect of going into work every Monday morning. What if you have already started feeling monotony with the current career. 

Its time to give it a thought and shot, to change your track. Its THE TIME. 

Also Read : How to Get Internship at Google

Many people have asked about some key points, they can work upon while taking a stand of CHANGING CAREER IN 30s. 

Here are the top 5 points, that work for everyone. here are some of the best ways to move into a career that you’ll actually enjoy, regardless of your age : 

1. Self Assessment is the Master Key  

It will be a dire move to make a career change in 30s without doing a through assessment of your current career. It has 2 phases. 

PHASE 1, think on following 3 points : 

a) How you like to work ? 

b) What are your career values ?

c) What are the things you love to do, even when not paid ? 

Answering the above questions will help you to identify the type of career you are looking forward to. 

PHASE 2, research work : 

a) Do some research in finding out : 

b) What employers are looking for when it comes to that particular role. 

c) Study current job openings to know the skill required. 

d) What add on skills do you need to be a potential applicant. 

Answering the above will give you some idea of the skills you need to work on and confirm your suitability for that level of work.

2. Identify and Count on Your Transferable Skills :

You may not have direct experience in the new field you’re aiming for, but its not a point to worry about. Examine your skill set and look at what you can take with you into your new career. Check ofn your transferable skills like : Strong administration, computer skills, communication skills and an aptitude for problem-solving. List your strongest traits and assess how they could prove invaluable to your next employer.

3. Think About Further Studies and Skill Development

Undertaking further study can often give you the new credentials required to make a career change.

Taking up add on courses like, executive degree of diploma in relative field can help you in shaping up your new career in a good way.

4. Making a Lateral Move in Current Organization is an Intelligent Choice

If you find yourself midfit in you current role in your company, look into other departments of your choice, where you think you can be a good fit. 

Talk to HR and management about the current openings in that department and apply for the same. Seek advice on how best to approach this with internal stakeholders, including your current manager.

5. Do Some Volunteer Activities

Remember when you were in high school or uni and you did work experience to get a taste for a particular line of work? There’s nothing stopping you from doing the same thing now. If, for example, you’d like to get into event planning, contact some of the event planners you’d like to work with and offer to help out at their next event at no cost in exchange for the work experience. This will give you some first-hand experience that you can add to your resume plus it allows you to start gaining the necessary skills to move into your new career.

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