Sharpen your English Knowledge

Dear Friends,

Let me get into the topic.

English as the International Language, is now part of our daily activities.

Spend minimum 15 minutes a day to read English articles, news papers, blogs, novels, speeches, emails etc and make sure you keep a dictionary of those usages and words you like most.

I am utilizing this web platform to update my updates on English.

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27/Nov/2015 - I subscribed to http://www.betteratenglish.com/ for online updates
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3/Dec/2015 - Word - stronghold ; meaning - a place protected from attack ; source - cnn.com ; dt - 3 Dec 15 ; sentence - They supported airstrikes in the strongholds of terrorists.
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Prepare for an IT Placement Aptitude Test

Hi Friends,
The first level of test will be an aptitude test to check your QA(Quantitative Aptitude), Reasoning ability, English Language, Computer fundamentals etc.

It needs good preparation to crack QA.
Make sure you are well prepared on the below mentioned sub categories

1. Trains
2. Age
3. Area
4. Average
5. Banker's discount
6. Boats and Streams
7. Calendar
8. Chain Rule
9. Clock
10. Decimal Fractions
11. H.C.F. and L.C.M.
12. Height and Distance
13. Mixtures and Alligations
14. Logarithm
15. Numbers
16. Partnerships
17. Volume and Surface Area
18. Percentage
19. Permutations and
20. Combinations
21. Pipes and Cistern
22. Probability
23. Profit and Loss
24. Races and Games
25. Series - Odd Man Out
26. Series - Find Missing Number
27. Simple Interest
28. Compound Interest
29. Simplification
30. Square Root and Cube Root
31. Stocks and Shares
32. Surds and Indices
33. Time and Distance
34. Time and Work
35. Races and Games
36. Trains

I suggest a few websites for the same

http://www.careerbless.com/aptitude/qa/home.php

http://www.indiabix.com/aptitude/questions-and-answers/

http://www.careerarm.com/437-quantitative-aptitude-formulas-shortcuts/

I shall update you soon with simple techniques to solve problems in a faster manner.

Self Introduction

Hi Friends,
Being confident and clear with your self introduction has great impact in creating a good impression in the minds of Interviewers.
3 Tips. 1) Practice,  2) pRACTICE,  3) PRACTICE

See a simple template. Replace the text inside the conical brackets with your information.

Good Morning sir.

It’s my pleasure to introduce myself. I’m <Arjun> born and raised in <Kollam>. I have done my schooling in <Sree Narayana Public School, Kollam> with 86%> marks, then I did my Plus 2 from the same school with <82%> marks and complete my graduation from <Sree Narayana College of Technology> with< 79%> marks. Now I am pursuing my final year post graduation from <Sree Narayana Institute of Technology> with an aggregate of  < 75%> marks.

We are five in my family. My father is a private employee and my mother is a homemaker. I have two brothers.

About my achievements, I got NSS certificate which I participated as volunteer. I have won many competitions during my school days. 

I am really passionate about <programming> and would like to work with a reputed Company like yours. I am pretty sure that my strengths such as integrity and self-discipline will help full fill your requirements. 

[If asked about your weakness, then mention "I find my over-talkative nature as my weakness in some circles". This will surely turn as a positive impression that your are really dynamic in n].

My ethic is "I never neglect an opportunity for my improvement".

That's all about me sir.  Thank you for giving me such a wonderful oppurtunity.

Tips.

1. Keep a cheerful face.

2. Give good eye contact to all the interviewers.

3. Never loose your temper on stress interviewers

4. Don't forget to extend thanks to one and all in the Interview panel.

5. Frankly say "no" if you don't know the answer. Never bind around the bush. 

Job Placement Process

Dear Friends,
In the growing scenario of Private Company Job Placements, it is of great importance to make our students aware of a few facts about that. Mine is a humble move in that direction.
I kindly request to you all to search credible web sites to ensure the authenticity of the content given below. My experience as a Software Engineer, Placement Officer and Associate Professor for the last 13 years enable me to write these stuff.

Keep Going. Your valuable comments are most welcome.

Placement Drive Process

1.       Aptitude Test

2.       Group Discussion [Optional]

3.       Technical Interview

a.       Self Introduction

b.      Java/C++/C Technical Questions /Writing algorithms, Programs

c.       Expression of thanks at conclusion

4.       HR Interview

a.       Self Introduction

b.      About the Company / details from the web site/ their clients / their products / their important Names (CEO, Chairman, President  etc)

c.       Testing your strengths / weaknesses

d.      Testing personal trait / attitude / work culture etc

e.      Questions on salary expectation / Previous working experience etc

f.        Question to the HR Manager by the candidate

                                                               i.      Ask about the company policies

                                                             ii.      Ask about promotion possibilities

                                                            iii.      Ask about higher education

                                                           iv.      Ask about work culture in the company

                                                             v.      Ask about training given by the company

g.       Expression of thanks at conclusion

5.       Telephonic Round/ Skype session [Optional HR Round]

a.       Self Introduction [Follow basic telephonic etiquette]

b.      Q & A

c.       Expression of thanks at conclusion

Prerequisites for the Drive

a.       Be formally dressed, hair combed and be presentable.

b.      Keep pen, pencil, rough sheets, writing pad, rubber etc with you even if not mentioned.

c.       Keep 3 copies of Resume, Photograph, Certificates and it’s originals [Make it ready always].

d.      Keep the softcopies of the above [c] and save in your email, so copies can be made in case of emergencies.

e.      Visit the website of the company in advance and collect as many points as possible.

f.        Be prepared for all the rounds in advance [Last minute preparation will not do].

g.       Keep one more pair of dress [in case of a hostel stay at the venue for interview or the other one become dirty].

h.      There is no substitute for hard work and self confidence. So be hardworking and be confident. The job is yours.