How to be Job-Readybefore your Job

Interview Checklist

Maintain calm

Do your homework

Sell yourself

Communicate well

You may have a good IQ but do you have a good Emotional Quotient? Maintain your calm even under extreme pressure!

Research the company. Analyse the Role. Plan and rehearse your answers to the most probable questions!

Highlight your accomplishments. Let the employer know that you have the skills, background and ability to do the job

Complement your knowledge, skills and accomplishments by communicating them effectively. Ask relevant questions as well

YESyou’ve heard it all before!

So has EVERYBODY else…

So, how will you

differentiate yourself?

Theory & concepts

Proven soft skills!

Degree & a certificate

First - Let’s take stock of what you know

That’s great!

Your PASSPORT to a job is ready!

Can you now APPLY what you have learnt?

And delivering RESULTS!!

By SOLVING a Problem…

But what about your

VISA?

Your Project is the

‘VISA’ to your

Dream Job

Did you also work on a Project that solved a problem?

Is your Project a declaration of your experience in delivering results.

And if this is your first job…

You may have done a summer internship... but

Showcase your experience

I can solve problems!

Picture this

Tell mesomething about

yourself…

YOU AREHIRED!

THE PASSPORT THE VISA THE DESTINATION

Theoretical and conceptual knowledge

Graduate/post-graduate degree

Soft skills

A comprehensive Project which is a live example of your Application Skills

Proof that you can effectively think through a problem

Employers today look beyond CV based selection

They target result-oriented candidates who showcase Problem Solving skills

HIRED

What should an ideal Project do?

That’s what matters to employers!

It should solve a Problem!

1Problem

Definition

2Problem

Diagnosis

3ProblemRemedy

4Locking the

Improvements

Understand what Problem Solving actually is:

Before you get down to working on a Project

Defining the problem is 70% of the solution process!

Define the problem, whether it is a chronic problem (repetitive in

nature) or a sporadic problem (occurs occasionally)

Create a problem statement defining the problem on specific,

visible and measureable parameters

1Problem

Definition

2Problem

Diagnosis

3ProblemRemedy

4Locking the

Improvements

Problem diagnosis helps you analyze and identify the main

cause, due to which the problem occurs

Analyze the symptoms causing the problem

Formulate and test various hypotheses

Identify the root cause of the problem

1Problem

Definition

2Problem

Diagnosis

3ProblemRemedy

4Locking the

Improvements

In this step you develop various solutions and controls

Evaluate the alternative solutions

Address employee resistance to change

Implement the solution

1Problem

Definition

2Problem

Diagnosis

3ProblemRemedy

4Locking the

Improvements

This is the final step in the problem solving process.

Lock the solution into a system

Monitor the improvements and benefits

1Problem

Definition

2Problem

Diagnosis

3ProblemRemedy

4Locking the

Improvements

Choose a problem from one of the following: Admission process

Examination process

Housekeeping process

Safety process

Maintenance process

Your Project

For your project use the structured methodology for Problem Solving

The ROI of a Problem Solver: 1000% of CTC

Industry Acceptance

Organizations want competent employees who can:

Define problems correctly

Solve problems in a structured manner

Deliver long-term gains for the organization’s bottom line

Here is what Industry Leaders say

“Problem solving is a critical skill needed in all managers. Defining the problem correctly, going to the root cause of the problem, working with a team and dealing with cultural issues are important aspects..”

Deepak Parekh, Chairman, HDFC

“I would say the quality of a good manager is the ability to deal with problems, issues, crises. In these cases, the skill of problem solving is critical and often distinguishes the successful from the not so successful manager.”

Ajay Srinivasan, MD & CEO, Aditya Birla Financial Services

4 Steps to Effective Problem

Solving An online certification

2014

4 STEPS TO EFFECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING

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