Art Of Answering The Killer Questions In Job Interviews…!

Common Interview Killer Questions and answers

1. Tell me something about yourself that is not written in your Resume.

Ans: I work great with children, and can cooperate with any age.

2. Why did you leave your last job?

Ans: Because I didn't feel like I was really part of the working team.

3. Why did you apply for this position? How would you relate your key competencies to this   position? What motivates you to apply for this job/company/ industry?

Ans: I just love working in this industry and am looking forward to learning more about it.

4. What do you know about this organization?

Ans: It is very worker-friendly and encouraging for learning about new experiences.

5. Are you applying for other jobs in other companies?

Ans: Although I am loyal to this company and it is my preferred job, I still have to feed my family, so I had no choice to have a back-up plan.

6. Why do you want to work for this company?

Ans: . Because unlike my old job, I hear this company is very team-friendly, and the industry just fascinates me.

7. How much is your expected salary?

Ans: . (That's a question you shouldn't look for an answer online) Tips: Any HR exec worth his or her salt would have done their research and be able to guess what you're worth so never be tempted to oversell or undersell yourself.

8. Why should we hire you?

Ans: Because I know I can make a great contribution not only to the profit margin, but also the company family.

9. What are your greatest strength/weaknesses?

Ans: (Again, that's a personal question only you can answer) for answering strength/weakness questions tips are given in detail below. Please check it out.

10. Are you willing to work overtime? Night Shifts?

Ans: I will be available most nights for a night shift, but not all.
11. How do you handle criticism?

Ans: When I take criticism, I really try to improve on it and move on.

12. What are your expectations from this job/company?

Ans: . I expect to be joining a very fun and encouraging workspace, as I have heard many good things from the company.

13. How do you see yourself five years from now?

Ans:  I just see myself doing something I love to do that makes me happy and enjoying time with my family while not doing a job I love.

14. How long would you expect to work with us?

Ans: I would work here as long as I am happy with my job, which I imagine would be in the 5 years from now loving my job.

15. Do you have any questions?

Ans: When do I start? Or just ask a question about safety precautions or something...

Remember, in the interview, show dedication to the company, and a true desire to work there.

Answering Strength and weakness questions

What is Your Greatest Weakness?

When you're asked what your greatest weakness is, try to turn a negative into a positive. For example, a sense of urgency to get projects completed or wanting to triple-check every item in a spreadsheet can be turned into a strength i.e. you are a candidate who will make sure that the project is done on time and your work will be close to perfect.

Note that the term "weakness" isn't used in the sample answers - you always want to focus on the positive when interviewing.

Sample Answers

• When I'm working on a project, I don't want just to meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer to complete the project well ahead of schedule.
• Being organized wasn't my strongest point, but I implemented a time management system that really helped my organization skills.
• I like to make sure that my work is perfect, so I tend to perhaps spend a little too much time checking it. However, I've come to a good balance by setting up a system to ensure everything is done correctly the first time.
• I used to wait until the last minute to set appointments for the coming week, but I realized that scheduling in advance makes much more sense.
• I would say that I can be too much of a perfectionist in my work. Sometimes, I spend more time than necessary on a task, or take on tasks personally that could easily be delegated to someone else. Although I've never missed a deadline, it is still an effort for me to know when to move on to the next task, and to be confident when assigning others works.
• I've learned to make my perfectionism work to my advantage at work. I am excellent at meeting deadlines, and with my attention to detail, I know my work is correct.
• I used to like to work on one project to its completion before starting on another, but I've learned to work on many projects at the same time, and I think it allows me to be more creative and effective in each one.

What is Your Greatest Strength?

"What is your greatest strength?" is one of the easier interview questions you'll be asked. When you are asked questions about your strengths, it's important to discuss attributes that will qualify you for the job. The best way to respond is to describe the skills and experience that directly correlate with the job you are applying for.

Sample Answers

• When I'm working on a project, I don't want just to meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer to complete the project well ahead of schedule.
• I have exceeded my sales goals every quarter and I've earned a bonus each year since I started with my current employer.
• My time management skills are excellent and I'm organized, efficient, and take pride in excelling at my work.
• I pride myself on my customer service skills and my ability to resolve what could be difficult situations.

How Would You Describe Yourself?

Review sample answers to the interview question "How would you describe yourself?" When you respond, keep in mind the type of position you are interviewing for, the company culture, and the work environment. Your answer should help show the interviewer why you're a match for the job and for the company.

Sample Answers

• I'm a people person. I really enjoy meeting and working with a lot of different people.
• I'm a perfectionist. I pay attention to all the details, and like to be sure that everything is just right.
• I'm a creative thinker. I like to explore alternative solutions to problems and have an open mind about what will work best.
• I'm efficient and highly organized. This enables me to be as productive as possible on the job.
• I enjoy solving problems, troubleshooting issues, and coming up with solutions in a timely manner.

Source: www.monster.com, http://www.about.com./careers/.

For more information on interview questions and answers kindly refer the following links below. 

      1. http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htm

      2.         http://answers.monster.com/s-interview-a-20120711222758AAxP14d.aspx?HPS=4_5C3QAKillerInterviewQuestions

      3.       http://www.indiabix.com/hr-interview/questions-and-answers/

Article by

J. Samraj

Final year IT

India celebrates 66th Independence Day

31 States,

1618 Languages,

6400 Castes,

6 Religion,

6 Ethnic Groups,

29 Major festivals

& 1 Country!

Be Proud to be an Indian!..

Happy Independence Day !!!

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5 Features Gmail has that Outlook.com Doesn't

Bangalore: Google announced on June 28^th 2012 that Gmail has a whopping 425 million active users, putting it way past Microsoft's Hotmail service, which stands at 325 million users (Source). Gmail usage is growing at an explosive rate, and Microsoft has been forced into action to keep up, releasing Outlook.com as the revamped new-age email offering to force users away from Gmail. While it has its own set of perks, Gmail still offers things which will help to retain its loyal subscribers. 

 

We look at 5 of those features below:

1) Add Some Masala To Your Mail

Loyal Gmail users will be well aware of Gmail Labs, which offers many experimental features that can be added to your Gmail interface to improve your user experience. Google has always been a supporter of open source development, so it's no surprise that a myriad of experimental plug-ins have been submitted by developers for your own benefit. Examples of some cool plug-ins are Flickr previews in mail (which presents photo previews from Flickr inline in Gmail) and Canned Responses ( which are template messages that can be saved and sent quickly).

2) Secure Your Account Better
Security experts have been critical of Outlook.com's security because it only offers users a maximum 16 character password to pick. Meanwhile, Gmail offers as many as 200 characters for its passwords. And yes, it is a big deal! It is easier for hackers to figure out a 16 character password than it is to guess a 200 character password. Moreover, it should also be noted that email ids such as donotreply@outlook.com were already taken up when checked, which may be used by phishers to launch mail scams in the future. Meanwhile, Gmail has proved that it has great filtering systems to detect spam mail, so users are rarely troubled by junk mails.

3) Access your mails any way you want to
Users want to have the freedom to send/receive mail from other email aliases into a single consolidated email view. To be able to do this, the email service will need to support certain protocols. As such, users will be disappointed to know that Outlook.com only offers POP support while Gmail offers both POP and IMAP support. Hence, email users will be able to receive/send from the Gmail server on a wider variety of email clients as compared to Outlook.com.

4) Gmail is still the Usain Bolt of email services
Speed matters for customers. With processing power and internet speeds growing exponentially every year, email users expect their services to load lightning-fast. We did tests on general email loading times and search times on both Outlook.com and Gmail, across Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer. Through our use-case experimentation, we found that Gmail loads mails faster than Outlook.com and the search function in Gmail is significantly quicker than Outlook.com, probably owing to Google's search engine prowess. While outlook.com is by no means slow, Gmail still leads the pack.

5) Consistency Is Key
If you're using the beta version of Outlook.com, you will notice a jarring change in interface when one switches from the mail view to the calendar view. The entire interface changes from the snazzy-looking Metro style to the old and outdated Hotmail.com interface. We found this change in interface quite disturbing. Meanwhile, Gmail maintains a consistent layout between the Mail view and other views, such as Google Calendar and Google Drive. While Microsoft has said that they will also revamp the other views available through Outlook.com, they have to deliver before they come up to par with Gmail.

Source:http://pcquest.ciol.com

Article By

J.Samraj

Microsoft Launches Outlook.com to Take on Gmail

Microsoft Launches Outlook.com to Take on Gmail

Designed as a replacement to Hotmail, the new email service sports a very simple interface, social media integration, Skydrive and lots of tweaks. Here is a rundown of all you want to know

Microsoft has launched Outlook.com, a new web mail service, to take on the popular Gmail ever. All Hotmail or Microsoft Live users can log into Outlook.com using their existing IDs or you can create a new Outlook.com user name.
Microsoft's new email service that launches in preview, offers the first major improvement to Cloud mail in eight years, said Chris Jones, Microsoft's corporate vice president of Windows Live. “We think the time is right to reimagine personal email, from the datacenter to the user experience,” he said.”
From a cleaner look, to less obtrusive ads, to social media connections like Facebook and Twitter, the new service from Microsoft seems very aggressive. Right in your inbox, you get o see photos of your friends, recent status updates, the ability to chat and video call and Tweets that your friend has shared with you.

It integrates with SkyDrive, so you have enough of free space, and it can open attachments right inside new Web apps for Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Its built-in Outlook chat connects to Facebook messages, and it will integrate Skype calls later this year, reports say.
Unlike Google's email service, Outlook.com doesn't personalize its ads by barging into your email content. The text-based ads appear to the left side of the inbox, and you can hide them with the chat window.
Outlook.com mail was designed to snag Gmail users first and foremost, according to Dharmesh Mehta, Microsoft's director for Windows Live product management.

Here is what Microsoft have to say...

We think the time is right to reimagine email. So today, we're introducing a preview of Outlook.com. We realized that we needed to take a bold step, break from the past and build you a brand new service from the ground up. You already know Outlook via the Outlook desktop application-for PCs and Macs-as the world's most popular application for reading email, managing a calendar, and connecting to people. And you may have used the Outlook Web App connected to Exchange Server in your organization. Now, in addition to a desktop application and a service for businesses, we're offering Outlook as a personal email service - Outlook.com

When you're viewing an email thread, the sidebar shows the sender's photo and recent Facebook and Twitter activity, which you can respond to right in line.
Outlook mail takes some of the aesthetics of the Windows 8 Metro UI and blends it with the functionality of Hotmail.

Source: http://pcquest.ciol.com
Article by
J.Samraj

Microsoft Office 2013 Consumer Preview is Now Available for Download

After Windows 8, Microsoft Metro Styled Office is the most awaited Microsoft product and Microsoft has finally released its Office 2013 Consumer Preview. It is the beta version of final Microsoft Office 2013 and anybody can download and test its features. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced the Customer Preview of the new Microsoft Office in San Francisco. The latest Microsoft Office 2013 version is available on Office.com/Preview which includes the full suite of Microsoft Office products like Word 2013, PowerPoint 2013, Excel 2013, Access 2013, Outlook 2013, OneNote 2013, etc. It is the Home Preview of Microsoft Office 2013 and you can install this suite on up to 5 PC’s. Along with 5PC installation, you will get 7GB space on SkyDrive so that you can upload and share your documents online.

Microsoft Office 2013 is designed for all the major devices and especially for tablets. One of the most important changes done by Microsoft is that they have converted the complete Office look into a suave Metro Styled look to make it more user friendly. Along with Metro Style look, Microsoft has added one other feature wherein we can now open and edit all types of PDF files without the help of any third party application. As we know, PDF reader Metro App is already integrated with Microsoft Windows 8 but in Microsoft Office 2013, you will get some extra useful options.

To download Microsoft Office 2013 Consumer Preview, you need to visit Office Preview page and then signup there. But for my blog visitors I have collected the direct link of Office 2013 Consumer Preview so you can download it directly on your computer.

Microsoft Office 2013 Consumer Preview – English (32-Bit)

Microsoft Office 2013 Consumer Preview – English (64-Bit)

Source: http://www.techfeb.com/2012/07/microsoft-office-2013-consumer-preview-now-available-download/

Article By

M. Karthcik prabhu

Final Year IT

Crack The GD...!!!

Group Discussion

 GD is a methodology used by an organization to know whether the candidate has certain personality traits or skills that it desires in its members.

Some of the personality traits the GD is trying to gauge may include:

• Ability to work in a team
• Communication Skills
• Reasoning Ability
• Leadership Quality
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Creativity
• Problem Solving Skills
• Decision Making

Types of GD:

      There are two types:

1.      Topic Based (Topic will be given)

The topics may be

i) Factual Topic (about practical things)

       Ex. The Education Policy of India.

ii) Controversial Topics (Argumentative in nature)

       Ex. Women make better managers

iii) Abstract Topics (about intangible things)

        Ex. A is an alphabet

              Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

2.      Case Based (Situation will be given instead of a topic).

Discussion Etiquettes:

 Do's:

§  Introduce yourself to the group.

§  Speak Pleasantly and politely to the group

§  Be specific and brief.

§  Respect the contribution of every speaker

§  Discussion is not an argument. So learn to disagree politely.

§  Try to stick to the discussion topic. Don’t introduce irrelevant information.

§  Use simple, direct and straight forward language.

§  Agree with and acknowledge what you find interesting.

§  Exhibit your team spirit by co-operating with others during the discussion.

§  Thank the group members and the interviewers at the end.

Don’ts:

§   Don’t lean on the table. Sit straight and comfortably.

§  Don’t remain silent for long. Get into the discussion at the earliest opportunity.

§  Don’t lose your temper.

§  Don’t shout. Use a moderate tone and medium pitch.

§  Don’t use too many gestures when you speak. Gestures like finger pointing and table thumbing can appear aggressive.

§  Don’t dominate the discussion. Confident student should allow quiter students a chance to contribute.

§  Don’t interrupt.

 Success in a GD needs:

1.      Communication Skills

2.      Knowledge and idea regarding a given subject

3.      Capability to co-ordinate and lead

4.      Exchange of thoughts

5.      Addressing the group as a whole

6.      Thorough preparation

 Some useful expressions:

      1. Expressing opinions         :   I think/ feel that….

                                                         In my opinion/ view…

                                                         From my point of view….

      2. Agreement                        :   I agree with…

                                                         I must admit….

                                                         That’s a very good point

      3. Disagreement                    :   That’s not how I see it.

                                                         I am sorry, I can’t accept that.

                                                         I am afraid, I disagree with you.

      4. Doubt                                 :   I’m not so sure about that.

                                                         You may be right.

      5. Persuading & Convincing:  Look,…

                                                        Surely…

                                                        Why don’t you?

                                                        You will agree…

Group Discussion Topics:

1. Advertisement is the legalized form of telling lies.

2. Communicative competency in English is the golden key for success in the global arena.

3. Is EQ more important than IQ?

4. Attitude decides ones altitude in life.

5. Should an aspiring student go for a course which is in demand or for a course which he/she likes?

6. Is westernizing a cultural degradation or enrichment?

7. Is the press in India really free?

8. Is coalition government sustainable?

9. Should fashion show be banned?

10. No two generation see eye to eye.

11. Is scientific advance boon or bane?

12. Should brain drain be banned?

13. Cyber crimes and steps to prevent and control

14. Does ragging spoil friendship?

15. Impact of media and Internet on youth.

16. Is Globalisation Really Necessary?
17. What shall we do about our ever-increasing Population?
18. Corruption is the price we pay for Democracy
19. What India needs is a Dictatorship.
20. Beauty contests degrade womanhood
21. Is dependence on computers a good thing?
22. Should the public sector be privatised?
23. Is India a Soft Nation?
24. Value based politics is the need of the hour
25. Religion should not be mixed with politics
26. Multinational corporations: Are they devils in disguise?
27. Should there be private universities?
28. Does banning fashion shows and New Year parties save our culture

29. Role of UN in peacekeeping.
30. Position of Women in India compared to other nations.
31. Environment MAnagement.
32. Is China better than India in software.
33. Should Sonia Gandhi be made the PM
34. BPOs in India
35.Govt contribution to IT
36. Will punch lines rule the Advt
38. Water resources should be nationalised
39. Effect of cinema on Youth
40. Education in India compared to Foreign nations
41. Are studies more benifitial in India or in Abroad.
42."UN's peace activities" and "America's war on Iraq".
43."Environment-Whose Responisibility".
44. Is China a threat to the indian software industry.
45. About Hockey being the primary game in India.
46. Cricket should be banned or not.
47.Is China A Threat To India
48.Present state of Indian Cricket team.
49. Love marriage/Arranged marriage.

50. Advantages of Co-education. 

Group Discussions-General Concepts

What is the normal duration of a Group Discussions ?
A Group Discussion is generally of 15-20 minutes duration.

How many panel members are there to evaluate?
There are usually 3-4 panel members to evaluate.

Is there time given for preparation after the topic is given and before starting the Group Discussion ?
Usually some time (2-5 minutes) is given to collect one's thoughts, but there could be instances when this does not happen, so it is best not to bank on this.

Should I address the panel or the group members?
Don't ever make the mistake of addressing the panel members. The Group Discussion is between you and the other members, not the panel members. You must avoid even looking at the panel members while the Group Discussion is in progress. Just ignore their existence.

What is the seating arrangement like?
It could be semi-circular, or circular, or seating along side a rectangular table, depending upon the venue. It is best not to bother about trivial issues like this, which you have no control over.

How should I address the other group members?
If you are initiating the discussion, you could do so by collectively addressing the group as "Friends". Subsequently, you could use names (if the group has had a round of self-introduction prior to starting the discussion and you remember the names) or simply use pronouns like "he" or "she".

Suppose I have a lot to say on the topic, should I say all of it?
You would not be looked upon favorably if you kept speaking all the time and did not listen to anyone else. Contrary to the misconception, the person who talks the most is not necessarily the one who is judged the best. The quality and not the quantity of your contribution is the success factor.

Should I encourage others to speak up?
Do not directly put someone who is consistently silent on the spot by asking him/her to speak up. If someone has been trying to speak and has a good point but is cut off constantly, you may encourage him/her to continue with her point as you would like to hear her out.

Are the group members supposed to keep track of the time or will the panel keep track?
It would be good if you are conscious of the time, but not to the point of getting so distracted looking at your watch that you do not contribute to the discussion.

Article By

M. Devamanikandan

Third Year IT

Mitigating BYOD Risks on Network

Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) trend has resulted in a growing number of employee-owned devices on the network. Unauthorized use of the corporate network leads to security issues, as well as potential disruption of the network. In order to mitigate some of the risks on corporate networks, Blue Coat has introduced mobile application controls.

As employees increasingly bring their own mobile devices to work, the mobile app security gap has widened. The vendor says its new solution gives IT the ability to manage the use of unsanctioned applications and enforce policies across all devices on the network. The growth in BYOD initiatives has driven an increase in mobile devices and unmanaged applications on the corporate network.  

According to Forester Research, 57 percent of employees chose and purchased their own Smartphone without any direction or guidance from their company. According to mobile application measurement company Flurry, each Smartphone has, on average, 65 mobile apps installed. With 350 million employees expected to use Smartphone’s at work by 2016, the number of mobile applications using the corporate network will continue to skyrocket.

The increase in mobile devices on the corporate network creates two distinct risks that lead to undesired or unpredictable network impacts. First, it contributes to the growing problem of unsanctioned applications on the corporate network.  Second, corporate policies cannot be consistently enforced across all devices.

Like web-based applications, the use of mobile applications is eroding IT control of the network. Unlike browser-based web applications, however, mobile applications and their corresponding operations are typically self-contained and fall outside the control of traditional web security solutions. Blue Coat says with these operational controls, businesses can set policies around specific functions within both web-based and mobile applications.

 This enables businesses to enforce policy across all devices and allows them to regain control over the applications on their network. For example, a business that wants to mitigate unintentional leaks of confidential or secure location information could set a policy for Twitter that prevents employees from sending tweets but allows full reading or monitoring access.

“The growth of BYOD initiatives has created a situation where IT security managers are facing a deluge of entrusted, unmanaged devices and applications on the corporate network,” says Dave Ewart, director of product marketing, EMEA at Blue Coat Systems

 Article By

 A. Nivethitha

 Final Year  IT

Animating The World...!!!

Introduction

The word animation is derived from a Latin word anima, meaning soul. The art of animation started with the cavemen who used to draw pictures on the rocks surfaces. Then who can forget Walt Disney for the creation of his cartoons especially the Mickey Mouse! In the present sense it means linking the series of drawings and simulating their movements together. It is a rapid display of 2D or 3D images to create an illusion of motion. Animation is emerging a special form of media now days. Animation is growing into a multi-billion dollar industry generating a great scope of employment for those who ready to try their skills into it.

Nature of Work

3D animation is a complete teamwork and works on the creative ideas.3D animation itself is a combination of wide variety of career combinations. The various steps included in the making of a 3D animation movie consist of:

Story → Story Boarding → Character Sketch → Concept creation → Modeling → Environments → Rigging → Character and Mechanical Animation → Storyboard Animation → Lighting → Texturing → Dynamics → Voice Recording → Digital Editing → Vfx → Final Film

So one can work as a

·         Modeler

·         Layout artist

·         Clean-up artist

·         Scanner operator

·         Digital ink and paint artist

·         Compositor

·         Key frame animator

·         Background artist

·         In-between animator

Every role is crucial for the successful creation of the Animated project.

Personality

Animation is a creative thing and one needs to have creativity while handling it. It not being a mechanical subject needs lot of passion and imaginative skills. One should have flair for sketching/drawing

Educational Qualifications

For a diploma and for a bachelor degree in animation one needs to have passed 12th standard from any recognized board with minimum of 45% marks. For postgraduate program one should have a bachelor's degree in any discipline preferably arts. One should have a basic knowledge of handling computers.

Some of the institutes like Industrial Design Center (IDC), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Indian Institute of Design (NID) have a strict eligibility criterion-only graduate of architecture, technology and engineering, fine arts can apply for this course.

Professional Courses

There are various diploma and degree programs in animation and multimedia. These courses focus on teaching and equipping a person in various styles and techniques of animation, which may include:

·         Traditional animation

·         Stop-motion animation

·         Rotoscoping

·         Computer generated 3D and 2Danimation

·         Clay-motion

·         Photoshop

·         Human anatomy

·         Drawing

Colleges, Institutions and Universities

·         National Institute of Design (NID) (www.nid.edu.com)

·         J.J School of Arts.

·         Zee Institute of Creative Arts (ZICA) (www.zica.org)

·         Industrial Design Center (IDC), IIT Mumbai and Guwahati

·         Arena Multimedia (www.arena-multimedia.com)

·         Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (www.maacindia.com)

·         TOONZ Animation India Pvt. Ltd. (www.toonzanimationindia.com)

·         Academy of Digital Arts and Communication (www.killickchallenger.com)

·         RAI University (www.raiuniversity.edu)

·         ANIMASTER (www.animaster.com)

Career Prospects

Animation application areas include myriad avenues in the following areas

·         Entertainment (movies and television)

·         Business (product promotions and marketing demos)

·         Sales (presentations)

·         Education (Computer Based Tutorials/Web Based Tutorials)

·         Publishing (graphics and printing)

·         Virtual reality in Defense

·         Web designing

·         Engineering

·         Advertising (commercials and print ads)

·         Fashion designing and interior designing

·         Development of computer games/mobile games

·         Medical, legal and insurance industry (presentations and models)

·         Leading studios and training institutes

Animator

After finishing the in-house training in some leading animation production studio, you can be a junior animator and can start earning between Rs.12000 to Rs.14000. A senior animator with an experience of 3 to 5 years can take home a sum of Rs.25000 to Rs.35000. But if you have a portfolio of some good and outstanding animation work you would even be able to earn more than Rs.50000 to Rs.60000.So in just a few years one can draw a salary of six figures.

Article By

R. Hemamalini

Final Year IT