Nail Your First Interview as a Fresh Graduate

We are living in the era of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence. Hunting a job as a fresh graduate can be quite tricky - a situation that must be handled smartly. We are highlighting a few very important things to consider when going in for your first interview as a fresh graduate.

What to expect?

As a fresh graduate, you need to be prepared with the aspects of the courses you have studied. Whether you're applying for the position of QA, Software Engineer, or Junior Project Manager, always expect similar questions from the interviewer.

Since you don't have the experience to offer, the next best thing - your knowledge would be the center of attention. The employer wants to see how much knowledge and skills you have absorbed from your studies so they can refine you according to the position you have applied for.

What to know?

Always be prepared with the fundamentals of the field that you have applied for. It's your passion and zeal for the said field that will be weighed with your knowledge. Never give off the impression that a position is a secondary option for you.

Do your homework

Before visiting for the interview, it is better to study about the organization itself.

What do they do? What are the business values?

This may help you to answer how you can contribute to their business on the basis of your skillset.

How to Project yourself?

Your profile makes a huge difference therefore you must highlight your Final Year Project/Freelance Work/Internship. Which should include your role in the associated project, what you have learned from it, how does it make you a suitable candidate for the position?

Knowledge vs Experience

Always be honest about things you don't know or aren't aware of. Show your eagerness to learn instead of being wrong with the answers.

In general, most of the interviewers tell you if you don’t know something but in case of a wrong answer, the interviewer may move to the next question - and it can be quite humiliating to learn that later.

Take Away

If you are rejected in an interview don’t be disappointed it’s a part of the process. Instead, learn from the experience, take notes of what question has been asked and how you have answered them.

Later, try to search those questions on the internet which may help you refine your skills.

Best of luck in your future endeavors!

Oh and don't forget to apply at Invision Solutions. We have several job openings for fresh graduates and experienced individuals likely.