The placement season is almost here. It is the time of the year when every college student studying in the final year is getting ready to reap the benefit of his/her hard work and efforts.
Most students during this time prepare for different interview rounds conducted by recruiters that include analytical tests, personal interviews, or group discussions. During the preparations, the most common question that pops up in the mind of a student sitting for on-campus or off-campus interview is “What do recruiters look for while selecting a candidate for a job?”
Well, if you are also a final year student with the same question in mind, this is the blog that will answer all your queries. Read through this blog and prepare in the best possible way to increase your selection chances.
1. Strong Work Ethics : Reliability, dedication, cooperation, sense of responsibility, professionalism, and character are some work ethics that every recruiter looks out for at first. These qualities show that a candidate enjoys the work he/she does and aims at completing it wholeheartedly.
2. Communication Skills : Most job profiles demand strong written and oral communication skills. This skill is no longer limited to only candidates working in a client-facing job. Now communication skills are necessary to work in teams and achieve a common goal.
3. Technical Competency : In the present times, technical skills are vital for almost every professional. While basic-level technical knowledge will suffice for some jobs, a higher level of knowledge is required for some. Recruiters generally ascertain technical knowledge of candidates through the certifications mentioned in the CV.
4. Global Level Knowledge : Being updated with all global level happenings tells a lot about the personality of an individual. During most interviews, an interviewer asks about the current global level news to understand the critical thinking and communication skills of an individual.
5. Proactive Attitude : If you are an individual who is willing to take up tasks without anyone coming after, you will definitely be on the radar of your employers. A proactive candidate can be an asset to any employer.
6. Creative Thinking Ability : Work culture in the 21st century is very dynamic. New innovations and technology affect business operations every-day. Candidates with creative thinking abilities make use of the latest advancements in the best possible ways.
7. Leadership Skills : A good leader can inspire other professionals and increase the productivity of everyone. While leadership skills are gained through practical life experience, some natural learning skills exhibiting the potential to learn can give recruiters an additional chance to choose you.
8. Dynamic Personality : A dynamic personality always attracts more attention. Candidates with a personality that can instantly charm recruiters will always have the upper hand over others during the final selection.
9. Time Management Skills : Last but not least; recruiters are now looking for candidates capable of achieving the best outputs in minimum time. A candidate that can come up with the most creative and innovative way to accomplish a task will always hold an advantage over other candidates.
While these qualities are necessary, academic score is an important consideration for recruiters even today. At Sangam University, our placement cell works round the year to provide certifications for skill development and sessions with experts to enhance the knowledge of students. Ranked among top B Tech Colleges in Rajasthan , Sangam University works on the overall development of a student’s personality to help them achieve their goals. Visit the University campus to know more about how we do it!
