i remember going for an interview at an MNC, like all my other peers. to be honest, i'm not 3rd class, 2nd lower, but that place requires only the best. another MNC rejected me at the online application level too..hehe

the interviewer looked at all my grades, noticed a trend where certain subjects i do quite okay, but some other subjects, all Cs

i even did very badly in the written test for the interview.

however, i was expecting it, and i pitched forward, saying i know my strengths and i know my weaknesses. but the job scope falls within my strengths, and i have practical experience in past final year projects and industrial trainings to back up, cos in the end, practical work is what ur looking for.

furthermore, esp in this fast moving world, what u study isn't exactly applicable, and u have to start learning all over again on the job, show that u are adaptable and willing to learn. do not be afraid to show a little ambition when asked "where do u see urself in 5 years time"

good managers/interviewers would know that no point hiring smart ppl who have poor management/leadership skills, cos in the end, they'd go no where.

as for me, i turned down the MNC offer and am now in a small company for more than a year, doing something which isn't what i studied, and wasn't even asked my CGPA and its still my first job

This post has been edited by ADJ: Jun 16 2006, 09:14 PM