
Job Interview Tips
3 Things Hiring Managers Want to Hear from Fresh Grads
December 7, 2015

So, you’re done with college but haven’t figured out what would happen next? Don’t feel sorry for yourself for not having any plans yet because every fresh grad out there are likely experiencing the same too.
But, before you start doubting your capabilities as a person, why don’t you turn things around by recognizing that all your hard work have finally paid off. Then again, you’re already entering the real world, and it’s not as easy as you’ve imagined it to be.
As a recent college graduate, the first thing that you should accomplish is to prepare a comprehensive resume, which you would be sending out to many companies you’ve stumbled upon while searching for fresh graduate jobs. Consider yourself lucky if you’ve been invited for an interview quickly, but don’t get your hopes too high either.
Job interviews are always nerve-racking, especially if you’re a fresh grad. Don’t fret, though, as we’ve outlined the things that hiring managers want to hear from fresh grad applicants, so that you can set yourself apart from other hopefuls, jumpstart your career, and even land that dream job of yours.
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Say That You're Eager to Learn New Things
Hiring managers know that the only experiences you have are your extra-curricular activities and internship—if ever you’ve had one, which can significantly affect your application. While these are only limited, you may still highlight the projects you’ve done before. Expound on the steps you took to make it a success, the challenges you’ve encountered along the way, as well as how you handled them, up to the steps that were carried out even after its completion. Expect to answer role-playing or scenario-type questions related to your experiences, as these will give the interviewer a better understanding on your capabilities to pick up new skills, how you deal with challenges, and how you receive constructive feedback on your responses. From all these information, the hiring manager may be more open to considering you for the position, upon realizing that you’re willing to learn new things.