Interview Preparation
Once you’ll get shortlisted for an interview in a particular company, then you actually move to the third step where you’re required to prepare for the recruitment process:
(i) Understand the Hiring Process of the Particular Company
First and foremost, what you’re required to do is understand the hiring process of the company. You need to understand that each company has its own recruitment process, for instance – the hiring process of a service-based company can be somewhat different from a product-based company and even the recruitment process of two product-based companies may differ from each other. Moreover, if we consider the general outlook, there are usually 3-4 rounds namely – Coding Round, Technical Interview Rounds, HR Round, etc. You can visit the official website of the company and can use platforms like Glassdoor, w3wiki, etc. to read the interview experiences of the candidates and to know about the hiring processes of top-notch IT companies in detail.
(ii) Prepare for the Technical Interview Rounds
After knowing the recruitment process of the company and details like what type of questions are generally by the recruiters, etc. then you need to brush up on all your concepts and prepare for the interview accordingly. For example, if the particular company focuses more on Data Structure & Algorithms skills and knowledge of Operating System concepts of the candidates, then you should prepare yourself for these skills or concepts mandatorily before going out for the interview. Similarly, if there is any programming or coding round in the recruitment process, then you must revise all the relevant programming concepts and principles, especially the fundamentals. In addition, you’re strongly recommended to know about the mentioned projects and tech skills in your resume thoroughly.
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(iii) Work on Relevant Analytical & Soft-Skills
In today’s times, only tech skills are not sufficient as organizations want you to possess some decent soft and analytical skills that make you able to do your tasks in an optimized and efficient manner. You’re required to work on several relevant analytical and soft skills also such as problem-solving, communication, decision-making, research & analysis, collaboration, and others. These skills are demanded by almost every company in the IT field irrespective of the job role or domain. And they will surely help you to get an edge over other candidates possessing the same technical skills and academic qualifications. It becomes more crucial when it comes to experienced individuals who’re looking forward to getting into some managerial job roles in the IT sector.
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(iv) Practice Mock Interviews
Never underestimate the importance of practicing mock interviews! It not only helps you to become familiar with the interview environment but also provides you with the much-needed confidence to nail the actual interview. It has become more crucial in the present-day scenario when the online recruitment process is favored by the organization, hence you need to practice mock interviews to get familiar and become comfortable with the tools & technologies used in the online interviews. You can also take the help of your friends, family, etc. to practice for the interviews. Also, there are numerous online platforms available such as Talview – Candidate App, etc. that help you practice mock interviews similar to the actual interviews environment with the help of advanced technologies.
How to Get a Job in IT: 4 Step Guide
Everyone knows that mainly after the global pandemic the entire scenario of jobs and businesses across the world has significantly changed. We’ve seen various unwanted situations like layoffs, lack of job openings, salary-cut, etc. around us. However, the IT industry is one of those few sectors that is still providing numerous career opportunities to individuals and looking very much resilient in terms of growing & generating employment opportunities in the future. And that’s perhaps the reason that a majority of individuals are looking forward to breaking into the IT field. Let’s take a look at the below-mentioned numbers for more clarification:
- The annual revenue of the IT industry in India is expected to reach around $350 billion by the year 2025.
- More than 200 Indian IT firms are already present in nearly 80 countries across the world.
- Technologies like Cloud, AI, etc. are expected to be utilized by more than 80% of global organizations by the year 2022.
From all these facts and figures, it has been clear the IT industry has a lot more to offer for making a successful career out of it. Now, the question arises, how to get a job in the IT industry?
So, you need to understand that there is not any rocket science or magic behind it – all you’re required to do is climb the ladder step by step. In general, you need to get out of your comfort zone, prioritize things, and follow the right approaches with the right mindset. And if you’re still getting stuck with concerns like ‘Where and how to start, etc. then do not worry as here in this article we’ll let you know about the strategical approaches in detail, from the beginning stage to the final one, land a job in IT sector.
Okay, firstly let us divide the entire process into 4 steps:
- Upskilling
- Job Hunting
- Interview Preparation
- The INTERVIEW DAY!
Now, let’s get started with each step in detail:
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