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pg. 2 pg. 3 pg. 4 pg. 5 pg. 7 pg. 9 pg. 9 pg. 10 pg. 11 pg. 11 pg. 12 pg. 13 Introduction Where to Start? Where should you go to look for Graduate Opportunities? Opening the interview door? Preparing a Great Resume Interview Preparation: Getting Ready for the Interview Interviews: You have your Foot in the Door, What now? 1. Telephone Interview 2. Behavioral Interviews 3. Group interviews 4. Technical Interviews Your Work Has Paid Off. Being Offered the Role You have accepted the Job, What now?
Introduction
For many students, the nal year of their studies is a very busy time. The coursework is demanding and you want to make sure you are ready for nal exams so you can nish your University Career on a high note. While focusing on your studies and enjoying your University lifestyle, Graduates also need to start thinking about making that transition to life after University. With so many different areas taking up Graduates time (school, career choice, family and friends, etc.) some forward planning and organising may help Graduates work out what it is they want to do after University and work out the best way to get there. We have put together a brief How to Interview Guide for Graduate Opportunities to help you make that transition from University to Corporate life. We hope this helps and wish you the best of luck in your future career (potentially with Oracle).
Where to Start?
The rst thing you need to work out before you start applying for a Graduate opportunity is to answer the question: What do I want to do?
Every person has different career ambitions. What is it you enjoy doing in your University studies? Do you enjoy Java programming or your Economics classes? Once you work out what it is you enjoy you can then start to look for and search for Graduate opportunities that will take you where you want to go.
There are numerous Graduate opportunities available. Once you know what you want to do you can target Graduate opportunities that apply to you. For example, if your objective is to be a Java Programmer applying for a Business Graduate Program may not be the best program for you to apply for. The thinking that it is best to apply for everything and anything out there may not make best use of your time.
So now you know you want to be a Programmer, Banker, Lawyer, etc. The next thing to consider is: Where should you go to look for Graduate Opportunities?
A good resume needs to summarize your basic information, job objective, education background, experience, skills and abilities.
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Skills and Abilities Both technical and non-technical Job Objective What do you want to do? What can you do? Think twice. Target the skills / experience listed in the position that is advertised
Education Name of University Type of Degree Major Date of Graduation GPA* (if 3.5 or above) Relevant coursework Academic honors
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Research the company, nd out about the company (what do they do, their products, their culture, their people).
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Dress appropriately: Find out what is the best way to dress depending on the country, culture and weather. For example in some locations, companies may expect students in formal wear, including a tie, where this may not make sense in all countries or locations.
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Formal or Casual? Talk to your Recruiter and nd out. If the company has specied the dress code, it would be best to adhere. Regardless of the type of clothes make sure you wear clean and comfortable clothes.
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Be well groomed and presentable, remember rst impressions count.
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Rest well and be relaxed: A good nights sleep before your interview will allow you to begin your day in the right frame of mind and with all the energy you will need.
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Depending on the type of interview you may want to bring with you: Place 2 copies of the resume, extra writing paper and a pen as well as all relevant documents in a folder. Carry a few copies of the passport size photos. If possible, place a glue-stick and a mini stapler in your folder. Just before the interview, remember to switch off your mobile or to keep it on silent mode.
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Eat a good breakfast this will help fuel you through the day. If possible carry a bottle of water and a snack, just in case your interview is delayed. Many students, in their enthusiasm to appear for the interview, skip their meal, which may not leave you at your best.
Read more on our article about how to get prepared for an interview https://blogs.oracle.com/campusrecruitment/entry/competency_based_interviews_ho
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C. Technical Interviews Technical interviews can be completed online or in person. They are many ways for companies to measure and assess your technical aptitude or competence in a given technical skill set. Interviewers are not trying to trick you; they likely want to what your thought process involved to come to a solution. Remember in a Graduate Program, companies will invest the time and effort to teach you the technology they use. They are likely assessing if you have the capability to learn and work with that technology. In software development roles it is all about problem solving. Software Development is a wide and varied eld. Even the best developers get stuck. Successful developers know how to create answers to technical problems or nd ways around road blocks.
D. Group Interviews Candidates may be required to participate in group exercises. These can take the form of group problem-solving sessions where each candidate's contributions and participation is noted. During these exercises the interviewers watch and listen to the candidates to see how they interact with others, work in a team to assess candidates against a set of competencies. The competencies/skills that may be observed may include communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to inuence others, leadership, organisational skills and the ability to work as a team-member. Other behaviors that interviewers may be looking for may include the ability to handle stress, to deal with feedback and to analyse and problem-solve.
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With many Graduate Programs you may be offered a graduate role before you even complete your studies and you may not start for 3-6 months after you actually receive your formal Letter of Offer. Some Graduates will be wondering what all they can do after receiving a call from the company congratulating them that they have been offered a role in their Graduate Development Program.
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