Campus interviews are one of the best pathways to an amazing career. World renowned companies look for fresh talent, right out of college, to join them and be part of the corporate world as a green horn. However, the undeniable fact is that every opportunity that comes out of Campus recruitment, is equally divided between students. With the same educational qualification and grooming, the only way to stand out of the crowd is by highlighting what’s unique to yourself.
Apart from having impeccable soft-skills or an endearing personality, there are a few pointers that candidates can focus on, to get noticed. What are they? Here are 4 points to begin with.
Know your stuff
Gaining as much knowledge as possible is the first step of preparation for campus recruitment. Identifying your interests and the subjects you like the most is very important. Try to note down your interests and research about them. Read a lot, take help of mentors and professors to understand your niche, communicate with experts from industries that you wish to join, watch subject-related videos on internet to prepare for interviews. It bodes well to stay updated about the latest happenings of the industry.
Gain experience through internships and short courses
You’ve probably heard the phrase, ‘the only source of knowledge is experience’. Applying for internships will not only help you to gain practical knowledge but to improve many skills like soft-spoken skills, multi-tasking, team work, professional ethics, etc. During your academic tenure, you can also apply for online courses which will access more options and add more value to your qualifications. Learn new skills throughout the time of your academic year and its effects will surely be seen when recruiters come for campus hiring.
Properly structuring your resume
Your resume is the first line of communication between you and campus recruiters, even before your recruitment journey begins. Your resume is the brief summary of who you are, your capabilities, qualifications, skills and achievements. Using clear, crisp language, keeping it updated and proof-reading it for any errors is the first step towards creating a good resume. However, candidates must also bear in mind to not overdo their CVs or to add unnecessary information just to make it seem impressive. The key is to portray who you really are, in the simplest manner. Keep your resume short and to-the-point to make a good impression on the recruiters.
Keeping your Calm during the process
A disturbed or excited mind may not be able to think straight. It is of utmost importance to have a calm and composed approach towards campus recruitment. Being jittery for an interview might make you forget crucial points during the interview or give you cold feet. Worrying about not performing in one part of the interview process may hamper the performance in another stage and make you lose out on a golden opportunity. Overthinking might lead to a low morale or performance anxiety. All of these issues can be avoided by keeping the mind clear and worry-free, and by focusing on the task in hand, one thing at a time.
Though there are many other such points that one can pay attention to, these four are the major ones that can bring about a drastic change in one’s performance. Confidence and a positive attitude towards recruitment can help you get selected in the right company. All one needs to remember is that companies looking to hire from campus recruitment are in search of candidates who are flexible and who can be molded into an organization’s culture, rather than someone who is already set in their ways. As an organization working closely with some of the biggest companies in the world, to look after their campus recruitment, Saransh Inc. is one of the biggest connections between globally-renowned companies and candidates.
Along with campus recruitment, Saransh gives job-seekers, especially freshers, the opportunity to apply for companies, directly, through our portal. Candidates can also register with us for job opportunities, by sending us their updated CVs at info@saranshinc.com.