Gone are those days when after completing the graduation, people used to set out hunting for their choicest jobs. If you watch old movies then you will get an idea how companies used to have walk-in interviews for recruiting employees. But now the scenario has changed a lot. Due to enormous amount of competition in the market, the companies choose to hire the best of all talent. Campus placements have become the most common trend among all the best companies. Infosys for example hires more than 90% of its staff through campus placements. So if you are dreaming of getting into a good company, gear up for the face off! Start early because the road is not so easy. Every year lakhs of students complete their graduation but very few end up in companies like Infosys, Wipro etc due to lack of preparation. So let us outline what is required to match up the tough competition.

Communication Skills

Communication skills include written, vocal and listening skills. In short you must be able to communicate your message clearly and efficiently to the next person. You should have command over at least two languages- one your mother tongue and second a foreign language (i.e. English).

Problem Solving Skills

During your interview you may be given several scenarios just to test flexibility of your of mind. You need to have certain problem solving skills to solve those problems. Some companies even provide some puzzles on the spot which are needed to be solved in the given time.

Group Discussion

Companies like Accenture and IBM always have a round of Group discussion to filter out the best candidates. Group discussion is an activity that not only tests your communication skills but also your ability to work in a team. During a GD try to be patient and then keep your point. Never try to argue with other candidate during a GD, because that might go against your favor.

Complete Knowledge of Your Subject

You should have complete knowledge of the subject you have graduated in. If you are from technical background, you need to possess all the technical skills required or enlisted by the company you are interviewing.