{"id":5233,"date":"2015-12-08T08:46:43","date_gmt":"2015-12-08T08:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=5233"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:46:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:46:11","slug":"things-hiring-managers-want-to-hear-from-fresh-grads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/things-hiring-managers-want-to-hear-from-fresh-grads","title":{"rendered":"3 Things Hiring Managers Want to Hear from Fresh Grads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019re done with college but haven\u2019t figured out what would happen next? Don\u2019t 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\u2019t you turn things around by recognizing that all your hard work have finally paid off.<\/p>\n<p>Then again, you\u2019re already entering the real world, and it\u2019s not as easy as you\u2019ve 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\u2019ve stumbled upon while searching for\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/job-board\/w\/200-fresh-grad-%252F-entry-level\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fresh graduate jobs<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Consider yourself lucky if you\u2019ve been invited for an interview quickly, but don\u2019t get your hopes too high either. Job interviews are always nerve-racking, especially if you\u2019re a fresh grad. Don\u2019t fret, though, as we\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/things-hiring-managers-want-to-hear-from-fresh-grads\/#Say_That_Youre_Eager_to_Learn_New_Things\" title=\"Say That You&#8217;re Eager to Learn New Things\">Say That You&#8217;re Eager to Learn New Things<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/things-hiring-managers-want-to-hear-from-fresh-grads\/#Say_Things_Beyond_Your_Resume\" title=\"Say Things Beyond Your Resume\">Say Things Beyond Your Resume<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/things-hiring-managers-want-to-hear-from-fresh-grads\/#Say_Your_Long-Term_Goals\" title=\"Say Your Long-Term Goals\">Say Your Long-Term Goals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Say_That_Youre_Eager_to_Learn_New_Things\"><\/span><strong>Say That You&#8217;re Eager to Learn New Things<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hiring managers know that the only experiences you have are your extra-curricular activities and internship\u2014if ever you\u2019ve had one, which can significantly affect your application. While these are only limited, you may still highlight the projects you\u2019ve done before.<\/p>\n<p>Expound on the steps you took to make it a success, the challenges you\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n<p>From all these information, the hiring manager may be more open to considering you for the position, upon realizing that you\u2019re willing to learn new things.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5237\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/things-hiring-managers-want-to-hear-from-fresh-grads.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/things-hiring-managers-want-to-hear-from-fresh-grads.jpg 620w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/things-hiring-managers-want-to-hear-from-fresh-grads-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Say_Things_Beyond_Your_Resume\"><\/span><strong>Say Things Beyond Your Resume<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hiring managers usually begin their interviews by asking the applicant to tell something about himself. One common mistake that fresh grads commit is by responding with their educational background and other related information already included in the resume. When asked to describe yourself, you should go beyond your resume by stating facts about your life outside school such as your interests, hobbies, and sports, to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>Doing such will allow the interviewer to get to know you better and if you\u2019re a good fit for the company. Every organization has a culture, and by sharing your personality with the hiring manager; he or she will have an idea how accepting you for the position can benefit your personal growth, as well as the company\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Say_Your_Long-Term_Goals\"><\/span><strong>Say Your Long-Term Goals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One thing that makes employers reject fresh grads is that they\u2019re only in for the job for the sake of having a job. But, you can prove the hiring manager wrong by sharing your long-term goals\u2014for yourself and with the company. Don\u2019t respond to the question \u201cwhere do you see yourself 5-10 years from now?\u201d with general answers such as having a family or purchasing your first car or place.<\/p>\n<p>Rather, reply with statements like you want to start your career with that position as it will help in your professional growth, and that working in the company for a given period is an excellent opportunity as a fresh grad, and all other things related. Come up with ideal yet realistic goals that would help in your future career path to give an impression that you\u2019re really in for the job.<\/p>\n<p>While these are just a few of the tips, keep in mind that each interview is different. Nonetheless, these are still helpful as you come into the real world. Just be confident and make your handshake firm for your interviews to go as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><em>So are you ready for your next interview?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to check out the latest job posts and apply now on Kalibrr!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019re done with college but haven\u2019t figured out what would happen next? Don\u2019t feel sorry for yourself for not having any plans yet because every fresh grad out there are likely experiencing the same too. 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