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So what if you are not a mountaineer. Or a keen hiker. You still cannot treat your interview like a careless morning trot along a jogger's path. Your jaw-jaw at the interview table is nothing less than a cautious climb up a mountain trail--which begins around your early childhood and meanders through the years at the academia before reaching a new summit in your career. And as you retrace your steps down memory lane make sure that you post flags at important landmarks of your life and career, so that you can pop them before the interview panel scoops them out of you. You don't want to be at the receiving end, do you? Face the panel, but don't fall of the chair in a headlong rush-and-skid attempt to tell your story. Take one step at a time. Here are a few preparation tips from the Team of Freshersworld.com that books on interviews sometimes overlook. Remember, as a fresher you do not have anything to loose but to gain. TYPICAL QUESTIONS THAT AN INTERVIEWER WOULD ASK 1.Tell me about yourself The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work/Study-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done well at your college and how you wanted to perform in the first job. 2. Why Should We Employ You? For this question, your answer should list out strengths that you feel are relevant to the job. Given below are some answers which could help you with your answers. However, structure them to suit your requirements. I have good co-ordination skills Good analytical skills I can persuade people to see my point of view, and get the work done My greatest asset is my ability to motivate people Even during emergencies, I do not loose my cool I have good entrepreneurial skills I have consistently met my deadlines and targets Can say no to people when required to do so! I am very co-operative with my sub-ordinates, and would like to see them grow I am a good team player I am very flexible, and have the ability to work hard under difficult work conditions I have the experience and knowledge relevant to this job (Here, give appropriate details and examples) 3. Do You Have Offers From Other Companies ? This is of course a difficult question to answer. Obviously, you must have applied to other companies if you are looking for a job or would have some offers from other companies already. Therefore, do not lie that you have not. However, you are on thin ice here! The interviewer could be checking your honesty. On the other hand, he/she may also be trying to find out how focused you are - are you applying randomly, or is there a well-planned strategy? Whatever your answer, it should match your career goals. 4. What Salary Are You Expecting? Try not to get into salary details early in the interview. If pressed, you could say that it all depends on the job, and would like to talk about it after a job offer. Say this in a convincing tone. In case you are asked this question in your latter interviews, give a direct answer. Do not sound apologetic while quoting the figure you have in mind. SALARY EXPECTATIONS : 1. How much do you expect? If you have done your homework, you would know how much other people in similar jobs are paid. Quote the range upfront.

2. How much do you think you are worth? Work out how much you should be paid, given the market value of the job and your skills. If you can bring some extra skills to the table, do not hesitate to ask for more than the market value. 3. What kind of a culture are you comfortable with? It is better to be frank about your preferences. Your interviewer will get a clear idea about your expectations. 4. Which is more important to you-salary, perks or growth opportunities? This one will reveal the real you. So be sure what you are going to say. Above all, be true to yourself. If you think this is a negotiation move, then say clearly that you will never sell yourself short. 5. What do you know about our company? Do not give your opinions about the company. Stick to reported facts that you have gathered from newspapers and so on. Talk about the product portfolio, size, income, and market perceptions of the company. Also it is better to refer details about each company before going for the interview from Freshersworld.com or PlacementWeek.com 6. Why should we choose you over someone else? Talk clearly about problems that you have solved in your College/Project Team and highlight the quality required. 6. Your qualifications are excellent, but you may be overqualified for the position we have to offer? Point out that more experience can never be a drawback. If you are multi-skilled, then highlight the fact that a company on the fast-track needs multi-skilled people. It needs people within different departments to work together. Also emphasise that the company's future growth will be an exponential function of your experience. QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK : Interviewers usually round off by giving you an opportunity to ask questions. Treat it like a welcome opportunity. You could ask questions like. a) Tell me about your company. b) Now that I have outlined my career goals, do you think you can offer me the opportunities I need? c) What kind of training and learning can I expect in your company? d) Describe the work culture and the management style of your company? e) What is the long-term vision of your company? As a fresher, current position and status can impact the way you are interviewed. Fresh Out of College The basis on which you will be judged is your academic background, family background, and interests. If looking for your first job, ensure that your previous experience, even if it is part-time, is noticed. Mention projects or responsibilities you may have undertaken. This will indicate your area of aptitude. You should be willing to put in regular hours, in line with the company's policies. The interviewer needs to know whether you can be punctual and put in full-time work. In case you have applied for the post of management trainee, you should display an ability to adapt, and indicate all-round interests. Moreover, you should have good interpersonal skills. You should be enthusiastic to learn, and show commitment towards the organization, as the company will be spending a lot on your training. Bring with you : a) Copies of your resumes b) References and letters of recommendations. First Impressions : There is a common saying that minds are made up within the first 5 minutes of an interview. So keep in mind these important first impression indicators. Walk in the door as if you already work there, carry yourself as though you feel perfectly comfortable with the situation. Arrive on time or a little early. In the

waiting area, politely tell the receptionist who you are meeting and in a friendly way, ask where you should sit. Take slow, deep breaths to help you remain calm and focused. When introduced to the interviewer, have a firm, but not painful, handshake. Smile. Have good posture when sitting or standing. Introduce yourself in a relaxed, confident manner. Have a well-groomed, professional appearance. Project a feeling of confidence. Bring extra copies of your resume, some thing to write on and something to write with.

Human Resource Interview Tips

The interview is an opportunity for both, the interviewer and the candidate to market themselves. The employer is selling the organization to you, and you are marketing your skills, knowledge, and personality to the employer. Remember that interviews are varied and so they cannot therefore be easily categorized. Following are some human resource interview tips: 1. Be prepared Preparation increases confidence. Practice with your friends or relatives. Remember that everyone who is interviewing is not necessarily a good interviewer. You may prepare by reviewing magazine and newspaper articles. You may check out their web site. Read your resume before your interview. It will keep your answers fresh. Location and punctuality Find out the location of organization. Make sure you have a map or directions as well as information of the nearest railway station. Arrive 5-10 minutes early. Arriving early will give you the opportunity to read some information on the company in the reception area. Be professional Professional look always helps for good impression. Be careful about your dressing. Be aware of the company culture and ensure you dress to impress. Decide what you are going to wear the night before to avoid making the wrong choices. Be polite Don't interrupt to the interviewer. Listen very carefully. Poor listening skills are responsible for the bad impression. If the interview is being conducted in a restaurant, mind your table manners. If the interviewers are serious and soft-spoken, then you should be same as interviewer. Avoid loud laughter during the interviewer. Be positive Keep in mind that there is only one chance to make a first impression. Every company wants employees who are goal-oriented, career-driven, enthusiastic and motivated. Be the employee as they want. End the interview on a positive note. The hiring official needs to know that you are interested, enthusiastic and excited about the position and the company. Be practical If you are experienced then the interviewer already knows your current salary and benefits package. When the topic of salary comes up state that you know they will make a fair offer. If you are offered the position during the interviewing process and you want the job then accept it. If the offer is not acceptable for any reason, ask for time to consider the offer. Human resource interview tips - Do's Have a firm handshake. Be sincere and direct. Introduce yourself in a courteous manner. Read company materials while you wait. You have to prepare for questions and listen carefully to the interviewer. Ask about the next step in the process. Thank the interviewer. Learn about the Human Resources Analyst Program and understand the different facets of human resources. You never know what the interviewer will ask you about, so be prepared to talk about anything you have included on your resume. You should be truthful about your experiences and skills. Human resource interview tips - Don'ts Don't show depression or discouragement. Don't start the topics like salary, benefits or working hours.

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Don't look at your watch. Don't take extensive notes. Don't be too serious. Follow up Always write a thank you note immediately after the interview. If there are number of interviewers then send a copy of thank you letter to each person. Summarize your qualifications and how they meet the expectations of the position.

HR Interview Questions For Freshers

1. Tell me about yourself? I am down-to-earth, sweet, smart, creative, industrious, and thorough. 2. How has your experience prepared you for your career? Coursework: Aside from the discipline and engineering foundation learning that I have gained from my courses, I think the design projects, reports, and presentations have prepared me most for my career. Work Experience: Through internships, I have gained self-esteem, confidence, and problem-solving skills. I also refined my technical writing and learned to prepare professional documents for clients. Student Organizations: By working on multiple projects for different student organizations while keeping up my grades, I've built time management and efficiency skills. Additionally, I've developed leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities. Life Experience: In general, life has taught me determination and the importance of maintaining my ethical standards. 3. Describe the ideal job. Ideally, I would like to work in a fun, warm environment with individuals working independently towards team goals or individual goals. I am not concerned about minor elements, such as dress codes, cubicles, and the level of formality. Most important to me is an atmosphere that fosters attention to quality, honesty, and integrity. 4. What type of supervisor have you found to be the best? I have been fortunate enough to work under wonderful supervisors who have provided limited supervision, while answering thoughtful questions and guiding learning. In my experience, the best supervisors give positive feedback and tactful criticism. 5. What do you plan to be doing in five years' time? Taking the PE exam and serving in supervisory/leadership roles both at work and in professional/community organization(s). 6. What contributions could you make in this organization that would help you to stand out from other applicants? In previous internships, my industriousness and ability to teach myself have been valuable assets to the company. My self-teaching abilities will minimize overhead costs, and my industriousness at targeting needs without prompting will set me apart from others. Additionally, one thing that has always set me apart from my scientific/engineering peers are my broad interests and strong writing abilities. I am not your typical "left-brained" engineer, and with my broad talents, I am likely to provide diverse viewpoints. 7. What sort of criteria are you using to decide the organization you will work for? Most importantly, I am looking for a company that values quality, ethics, and teamwork. I would like to work for a company that hires overachievers. 8. What made you choose your major? My academic interests are broad, so I sought civil engineering to achieve a great balance of mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, and writing. 9. Have your university and major met your expectations?

The College of Engineering at MSU has exceeded my expectations by providing group activities, career resources, individual attention, and professors with genuine interest in teaching. My major has met my expectations by about 90%. I would have enjoyed more choices in environmental courses, and would have preferred more calculus-based learning. 10. What made you choose this college? I chose this college for the following reasons: my budget limited me to in-state schools, I was seeking an area with dog-friendly apartments, the MSU web site impressed me, I saw active student groups, and the people were very friendly.

Infosys Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: INFY) provides consulting and IT services to clients globally - as partners to conceptualize and realize technology drivInfosys Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: INFY) provides consulting and IT services to clients globally - as partners to conceptualize and realize technology driven business transformation initiatives. With over 49,000 employees worldwide, we use a low-risk Global Delivery Model (GDM) to accelerate schedules with a high degree of time and cost predictability. As one of the pioneers in strategic offshore outsourcing of software services, Infosys has leveraged the global trend of offshore outsourcing. Even as many software outsourcing companies were blamed for diverting global jobs to cheaper offshore outsourcing destinations like India and China, Infosys was recently applauded by Wired magazine for its unique offshore outsourcing strategy it singled out Infosys for turning the outsourcing myth around and bringing jobs back to the US.

Infosys provides end-to-end business solutions that leverage technology. We provide solutions for a dynamic environment where business and technology strategies converge. Our approach focuses on new ways of business combining IT innovation and adoption while also leveraging an organization's current IT assets. We work with large global corporations and new generation technology companies - to build new products or services and to implement prudent business and technology strategies in today's dynamic digital environment. Locations

Corporate headquarters : US headquarters :

Bangalore, India Fremont, CA

Worldwide offices :

Atlanta, Bangalore, Beijing, Bellevue, Berkeley Heights, Bhubaneswar, Brussels, Charlotte, Chennai, Detroit, Frankfurt, Fremont, Hong Kong, Hyderabad, Lake Forest, Lisle, London, Mangalore, Mauritius, Melbourne, Milano, Mohali, Mumbai, Mysore, New Delhi, Paris, Phoenix, Plano, Pune, Quincy, Reston, Shanghai, Sharjah, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Sydney, Thiruvananthapuram, Tokyo, Toronto, Utrecht, Zurich.

Employees 49,422 Main officers of the company

Chairman of the Board and Chief Mentor : Managing Director, President and CEO :

Narayana NR Murthy Nandan M Nilekani

About Us
Satyam is a leading global business and information technology company, delivering consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing solutions to clients in over 20 industries. We leverage deep industry and functional expertise, leading technology practices, and an advanced, global delivery model to help clients transform their highest-value business processes and improve their business performance.

Awards and Achievements Corporate Microsoft "Citizenship Partner of the Year " Award, 2007 Computer Associates Vision, Impact, Progress (VIP) Award, 2007 Learning & Development Ranked # 1 in the ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) BEST Award, 2007

Quick Facts
Established on: June 24, 1987 Global Headquarters: Hyderabad, India Registered Office:

Satyam Computer Services Ltd. 1st Floor, Mayfair Centre, S P Road Secunderabad 500003 Andhra Pradesh, India Phone: +91-40-30654343 Fax: +91-40-27840058 E-mail: MediaRelations@satyam.com Management Executive Directors: Ramalinga Raju, founder and chairman Rama Raju, co-founder and CEO Ram Mynampati, member of the board and president

Non-Executive Directors: Dr. (Mrs.) Mangalam Srinivasan Krishna G. Palepu Vinod K. Dham Prof. M. Rammohan Rao T. R. Prasad Prof. V. S. Raju Services Offered: Application Development and Maintenance, Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing (BI&DW), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Consulting and Enterprise Solutions, Embedded Services, Engineering Solutions, Enterprise Storage Solutions, ERP, Infrastructure Management Services, Managed IT Services, Quality Consulting, GIS Technology, High-Tech Solutions, MES and LIMS, Silicon Design Services, Six Sigma Consulting Development Centers: Bangalore, Basingstoke, Beijing, Bhubaneswar, Budapest, California, Chennai, Chicago, Dalian, Georgia, Guangzhou, Gurgaon, Hartford, Hyderabad, Kaula Lumpur, Melbourne, Mumbai, Munich, Mississauga, New Jersey, Ontario, Pune, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Wiesbaden. Subsidiaries: Name of Subsidiary Satyam BPO Limited, India Satyam Computer Services (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., China Satyam Computer Services (Nanjing) Company Ltd., China Satyam Technologies, Inc., US Knowledge Dynamics Pte Ltd., Singapore Knowledge Dynamics Private Limited, India Knowledge Dynamics USA Inc. Citisoft Plc. Location Hyderabad Shanghai, China Nanjing, China US Singapore Bangalore US UK

Citisoft Inc. Satyam Computer Services (Egypt) S. A. E.

US Giza, Egypt

Joint Ventures: Satyam Venture Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd. CA Satyam ASP Pvt. Ltd. Financial Summary: Consolidated Indian GAAP Highlights for FY 2007: Revenue: Rs. 6,485 crore; a growth of 35.3% over fiscal 2006 Total income: Rs. 6,668 crore; a growth of 35.8% over fiscal 2006 Net Profit after Tax: Rs. 1,405 crore; a growth of 43.1% over fiscal 2006

Employee strength: Nearly 49,200* (Including employees in subsidiaries and joint ventures)

Milestones
We are one of the youngest IT service companies to reach US $1 billion in annual revenues. Our journey has been eventful, designed for growth, and marked by numerous pioneering achievements and global awards. We have made significant contributions to the professional services industry, in India and overseas. Some significant milestones are listed below:

2007 Announces acquisition of UK-based Nitor Global Solutions Limited B. Ramalinga Raju, founder and chairman of Satyam, was named the "Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year " Opens Global Development Center (GDC) in Malaysia Opens Development Center in Vizag, India Becomes the first Asian company to feature in the Training Magazines list of Top 125 companies for learning 2006 Revenue exceeds US$1 billion Sets up the first Global Innovation Hub in Singapore Sets up operations in Guangzhou, China 2005

FLC framework launched across the entire organization Largest global development center outside India (in Melbourne) begins operation Citisoft and Knowledge Dynamics acquired 2002 Nipuna, Satyams BPO arm, launched in Hyderabad First Customer Summit conducted 2001 Satyam becomes worlds first ISO 9001:2000 company to be certified by BVQI Listed on the NYSE (SAY) APAC headquarters established in Singapore 2000 Associate count reaches 10,000 Satyam receives National HRD Award from Indian government Dataquest names Ramalinga Raju "IT Man of the Year" 1999 Assessed at SEI CMM Level 5 Satyam Infoway (Sify) becomes the first Indian Internet company listed on NASDAQ Satyam forms joint venture with TRW Inc. Presence established in 30 countries 1993 Satyam signs joint venture with Dun & Bradstreet for IT Services Awarded ISO 9001 Certification Satyam Technology Center (STC) inaugurated Joint venture with GE announced 1991 Offshore software project with John Deere & Co.Satyams first Fortune 500 customerannounced Recognized as a public limited company; debuts on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) IPO oversubscribed by 17 times 1987 Incorporated as private limited company

Infosys Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: INFY) defines, designs and delivers IT-enabled business solutions that help Global 2000 companies win in a flat world. These solutions focus on providing strategic differentiation and operational superiority to clients. Infosys creates these solutions for its clients by leveraging its domain and business expertise along with a complete range of services. With Infosys, clients are assured of a transparent business partner, world-class processes, speed of execution and the power to stretch their IT budget by leveraging the Global Delivery Model that Infosys pioneered.
Retail Automotive Aerospace Transportation Resources, Energy and Utilities Media & Entertainment Hi-tech and Discrete Manufacturing Communication Services Providers Infosys works with leading Global 2000 companies to create business solutions in these verticals:

Corporate Fast Facts

Revenue Growth
1999 $ 121 Million $ 3.09 Billion 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Awards and recognition

FY 07 Revenue: USD 3.09 Billion FY 07 Employees: Over 72,000 (65 nationalities) Global Presence: 21 countries The cost of unpredictability in IT enabled business solutions is very high. Infosys Predictability ensures that you sleep well at night. Infosys gives you: Predictability of transparency Predictability of delivery Predictability of commitment Predictability of performance By combining technology, tools, methodologies, processes, knowledge management, business insights and deep-rooted organizational values, we deliver not just solutions, but also peace of mind.
as on 31st March, 2007

Ranked among the WIRED 40 companies Ranked among the BusinessWeek IT100 companies Ranked among the BusinessWeek Most Innovative companies

Key Numbers Infosys Predictability Deep Domain Expertise

 Banking and Capital Markets Insurance Healthcare Life Sciences

North America Atlanta, Bellevue, Bridgewater, Charlotte, Detroit, Fremont, Houston, Lake Forest, Lisle, New York, Phoenix, Plano, Quincy, Reston, Toronto Europe Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Geneva, Helsinki, London, Milano, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Utrecht, Zurich Asia Pacific Beijing, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Melbourne, Shanghai, Sharjah, Sydney, Tokyo India Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Mumbai, Mysore, New Delhi, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram

Win in the flat world

Offerings for your business
Infosys pioneered the Global Delivery Model and remains its most accomplished practitioner. What does it give you?
Infosys, with its ethos of quality, has set the benchmark for the rest of the world. You have the best global talent working with the best global processes to deliver the best global quality for you.

Infosys
With Infosys, you can sleep well at night.Infosys has pioneered and mastered the processes, tools and methodologies required for predictability of transparency, predictability of delivery and predictability of commitment.

Data Security
Impeccable
The Information Security Management at Infosys is BS7799 certified and conforms to the highest global standards. We also have a detailed disaster management plan in place.

Value Creation
Enhanced
GDM frees up resources for you to use elsewhere for getting further competitive advantage. It also uses time zone differences to create a 24x7 work-day that allows you to reduce your time to market.

Global Quality

Best

Predictability
2007 Infosys Technologies Limited, Bangalore, India. Infosys believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date; such information is subject to change without notice. Infosys acknowledges the proprietary rights of the trademarks and product names of other companies mentioned in this document.

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Global Presence
Services: We bring together a combination of the following services to give your business a competitive edge: Business level: Consulting, Modular Global Sourcing, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Security Process level: Process Re-engineering, BPO Application level: Packaged applications (evaluation, implementation, rollouts, upgrades, maintenance), custom applications (design, development, maintenance), Enterprise Application Integration, Independent Testing Services Infrastructure level: Planning, design, optimization, support and maintenance Product Engineering: Design, development, testing, maintenance TT T echnology: Following is an indicative list of our areas of expertise: Platforms: Mainframes, AS/400, Unix Midranges, Mac, Handheld, Telecom Specific Hardware, Workstations, Desktops Operating Systems: Unix, OS/390, OS/400, MacOS, DOS, Symbiam EPOC, Palm OS Networks: Novell, NT-based, Unix-based Databases: Oracle, SQL-Server, DB2, Sybase, ADABAS, B-trieve, Clipper, DBISAM, IDMS, IMS, Informix, Ingres, Inmemory, MS-Access, Paradox, PL/Open, PostgreSQL, Progress, Redbricks, SQLBase, Supra, Teradata, TurboImage, Versant, Xbase, XDB Middleware: J2EE, .Net, Tuxedo, WebLogic, WebSphere BPM-EAI: TIBCO, SeeBeyond, Vitria, BizTalk, webMethods, SAP XI, SAVVION, Pega, FUJITSU, ORACLE Application Packages: Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, Siebel, i2
To know more about How Infosys can help your business achieve competitive advantage Global Delivery Model and how it can improve the odds of your business success Visit www.infosys.com or send an email to: infosys@infosys.com To ensure a prompt response, kindly mention your location, industry vertical and the solution you are looking for, in the body of the email.

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