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Advice to Fresh Graduates: Insights from my recent Interview Panel I had the opportunity to sit on an interview panel today for incoming interns, and I’d like to share some advice for graduates stepping into their first interviews: 1. Demonstrate Your Value — Even Without Experience You may not have formal work experience, but you do have relevant exposure. Use your school projects, volunteer work, or side initiatives to showcase your technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and commitment. Don’t just say you studied something — show how you applied it. 2. Make the Interview a Conversation, Not an Interrogation Some candidates only answered what was asked — no more, no less. That’s not enough. Engage. Ask thoughtful questions. Share relevant stories. Show us who you are beyond the résumé. Remember, we’re not only hiring your skills — we’re hiring your mindset and communication too. 3. Prepare with Intention Do your homework about the company. Understand the role. Align your strengths with what the organization needs. A candidate who connects their goals with the company’s vision stands out. 4. Confidence Is Key — But Stay Humble Speak with confidence, not arrogance. It’s okay to say, “I don’t know” — as long as you follow it with, “but I’m eager to learn.” 5. First Impressions Matter From how you dress to how you greet the panel to how you close the interview — professionalism and enthusiasm go a long way. www.jobifiy.com

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 වලදි අහන 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 ඉතින් මේ article එකෙන් අපි බලමු Internship interviews වලදි අනිවාර්යයෙන්ම අහන common questions මොනවද කියලා ඒකට prepare වෙන practical tips. 1. Introduce Yourself (Tell Me About Yourself) ඔයාගෙ education, skills, projects, achievements concise එකට කියන්න. සරල structure එකක් use කරන්න → Education → Skills → Projects → Career Goal. “I’m a Computer Science undergraduate at SLIIT. Strong knowledge in Python, Java, ML, and Web Development. Worked on 3 real-world projects including a To-Do app and a chatbot. Currently focusing on Cloud & AI, and looking forward to applying these skills in a Software Engineering Internship.” 2. Technical Questions (Role-Specific) √ Software Engineering Intern ∗ OOP Concepts? ∗ Explain REST API? ∗ SDLC කියන්නේ මොකක්ද? ∗ SQL Queries (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE / JOIN / GROUP BY, ORDER BY) √ QA Intern ∗ Test case එකක් ලියන්න. ∗ Bug Life Cycle ∗ Testing Types ∗ Why did you choose QA side? √ Network Intern ∗ TCP vs UDP? ∗ Explain Subnetting. ∗ How to troubleshoot network issue? 3. Project-Based Questions CV එකේ දාපු Project ගැන අනිවාර්යයෙන්ම අහයි! ∗ Tell me about your chatbot project. ∗ What challenges did you face in your To-Do app? ∗ How did you solve them? Always explain with Tools + Problem + Outcome. Sometimes they’ll say: ∗ Show us your project.” (Demo / GitHub / live link) ∗ Can you share screen and write a few lines of code? ඒකට prepare වෙලා යන්න. Mini-demo + Clean README + One or two small code snippets (arrays, loops, queries) practice කරන්න 4. What Are Your Strengths & Weaknesses? Strengths කියනකොට internship role එකට relevant දේ highlight කරන්න, Weakness කියනකොට improve කරන්න plan එකක් mention කරන්න. Strength: “Quick learner & strong problem-solving mindset.” Weakness: “Sometimes I focus too much on perfection, but now I’m learning to manage time better.” 5. Why Do You Want This Internship? Company එක ගැන research කරලා specific reason එකක් කියන්න. “I’m really interested in joining your company because I noticed you’re working on AI-driven products. Since I’m studying NLP and ML, I believe I can both contribute and learn a lot here.” 6. Behavioral Questions Recruiter බලන්නේ teamwork, communication, leadership skills. ∗ Tell me about a time you worked in a team ∗ How do you handle deadlines? ∗ What do you do if you disagree with your team leader? STAR method use කරන්න (Situation → Task → Action → Result). Extra questions they ask: ∗ How do you manage University workload + Internship workload එක? ∗ Can you work under pressure? ∗ Where do you see yourself after 5 years in IT industry? 7. Do You Have Any Questions for Us? Interview එකේ end එකේ අනිවාර්යයෙන්ම අහන ප්රශ්නය. Never say “No”. Good Questions to Ask: ∗ What kind of projects will I be working on as an intern? ∗ How does your company support interns’ career development? ∗ What qualities do successful interns at your company have?

"I keep applying for investment banking roles, but I do not know why I am being rejected" Most firms do not give feedback. So candidates repeat the same application strategy and hope the result changes. The first task is to identify where the process is breaking. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟭: 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 No interview calls? Review your CV, role targeting and relevant experience. Getting interviews but failing early? Review your introduction, accounting, valuation and ability to explain your CV. Reaching final rounds but not converting? Review your judgement, communication, deal awareness and fit. Each stage needs a different solution. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟮: 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗩 𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁 Ask: • What did I actually do? • Which finance skill does this prove? • Can I defend it in an interview? • Is there an output or result? “Worked on financial analysis” is too generic line for a recruiter to decide whether to call you for interview or not. “Built a three-statement model and DCF for an Indian consumer company using volume, pricing and margin assumptions” gives the interviewer something concrete. Remove skills you cannot explain under pressure. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟯: 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗩 A boutique IB role, valuation role and equity research role do not look for the same evidence. For an IB application, prioritise: • modelling and valuation • transaction or fundraising exposure • company and industry research • pitch books, IMs or buyer research • client-facing work Your CV should answer one question quickly: Why is this candidate relevant to this role? 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟰: 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 Record yourself answering: • Walk me through the three statements. • Why do we subtract cash from enterprise value? • How does ₹10 of depreciation flow through the model? • Walk me through a model you built. Recognising an answer on paper is different from explaining it clearly. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟱: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 No deal experience? Build a company profile, industry page, three-statement model, DCF and buyer universe. No strong college brand? Use internships, work samples, competitions and alumni outreach to create evidence. No referrals? Approach analysts and associates with a focused message. Explain your background, relevant work and target role. Do not open with: “Please refer me.” 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟲: 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 Track: • firm and role • CV version used • application source • interview stage reached • questions you struggled with • likely reason for rejection • action before the next application After 15 to 20 applications, patterns should become visible. More applications will not repair a weak CV. Improve one weak point before the next serious opportunity. Rejection without feedback feels random. Your preparation should not be. Next Live Batch starts from August 9th.

𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹. It’s a 3-month interview, not a free trial. If you’re showing up just to “learn a lot,” don’t be surprised when someone else gets the offer you wanted. Here’s how to move like someone who came to earn the full-time spot: 🔧 𝟭. 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺  • Google them. Check LinkedIn. Read old blog posts.  • Find out what they actually do and show up with questions. Day one initiative = instant respect. 🧰 𝟮. 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀  • Your laptop, Slack, email, make sure they work.  • Moving like a full-timer means nobody has to chase you down to get started. 🎯 𝟯. 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴  • “Learn stuff” is vague.  • “Ship a tool that saves my team 3 hours a week”? That’s a win. 🧠 𝟰. 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻  • You’ll say it a hundred times.  • Name, school, what you're excited to build.  • Sound confident, even if you're figuring it out as you go. 🏁 𝟱. 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁  Ask questions. Set up 1:1s. Show receipts.  Make it easy for your manager to say, “We need to bring them back.” ✅ And yeah, have fun. Make friends. Take the free snacks.  But don’t forget why you’re really there. This is your shot. Don’t play it safe. Play it smart. #internship #techinternship #earlycareer #intern #softwareengineering #jobsearchtips #padenbuilds #careerplaybook

This is exactly how I prepared for my internship interviews as a student and landed 7 offers. No overthinking. No cramming. Just a simple plan. 📅 5–7 days before the interview -Research the company: what they do, who they serve, and why they exist -Read the job description carefully and connect it to your classes, projects, or experiences -Prepare 3–5 examples that show teamwork, problem-solving, or initiative 📅 2–3 days before -Practice common interview questions out loud -Use the STAR method to structure your answers -Know your “Tell me about yourself” so it’s clear and relevant 📅 1 day before -Choose your outfit and test your tech -Print or save your resume -Write down 2–3 thoughtful questions to ask 📅 Day of the interview -Arrive or log in 10–15 minutes early -Take a breath and remember they invited you for a reason -Be confident in what you know and honest about what you’re still learning 📅 After the interview -Send a thank-you email within 24 hours -Reference something specific from the conversation Internship interviews aren’t about knowing everything. They’re about showing you’re prepared, curious, and ready to learn. If you’re a student interviewing soon, save this post and good luck 🍀 What other interviewing questions do you have? Let me know and I’ll help! #students #interns #recentgrads #careertips #earlycareer

Tips for Interns: How to Stand Out and Secure That Internship Over the past few weeks, I've had the chance to participate in several career fairs, meeting many talented undergraduates eager to kickstart their careers. While it’s exciting to see so much enthusiasm, I noticed a few areas where some students could make their internship search a lot smoother—and more successful. So, here are a few tips to keep in mind when you’re looking for that perfect internship: 1. Know Your Internship Requirements This might seem obvious, but you’d be surprised how many students come into interviews without a clear idea of what they’re looking for. Make sure you know the specific requirements for your internship, including the type of roles available and the skills you need to develop. Understanding your needs will help you and the recruiters find the perfect match. 2. Do Your Homework on Organizations Before you step into that interview, take some time to research the companies you’re interested in. Knowing the organization’s values, culture, and the opportunities they offer can set you apart. It shows you’re serious and prepared, and it’ll help you make a great first impression. 3. Focus on Communication Skills During Interviews While technical skills are important, recruiters often pay closer attention to how well you communicate. Don’t be afraid to express yourself openly. Remember, the recruiters know this might be your first interview, and they’re not there to trip you up—they want to find the right fit just as much as you do. So, focus on nailing that conversation rather than worrying about the outcome. 4. Apply Early The job market is competitive, and internships are no exception. Make sure you apply for internships through company portals and job sites at least a month before you’re available. Being proactive and early gives you an edge over others who might wait until the last minute. 5. Network, Network, Network Don’t underestimate the power of networking. Attend career fairs, connect with professionals on LinkedIn, and engage in conversations that can lead to opportunities. Sometimes, it’s not just about what you know but who you know. 6. Be Open to Feedback Lastly, be open to feedback. Whether it’s after an interview or during your internship, take constructive criticism as a learning opportunity. It’s all part of the growth process and will make you a better candidate in the long run. These are just a few things I’ve noticed recently. Internships are a valuable stepping stone in your career, so approach them with the right mindset, preparation, and enthusiasm. Good luck out there! Please reach out if you need any guidance. I will try my level best to help you out 🤞

Your internship is a two way street And I feel like we don’t talk about it enough You spend all this time preparing to prove yourself… To show your manager you’re smart To demonstrate your work ethic To build your reputation But here’s something I had to learn the hard way: You’re not just being evaluated. You should be evaluating, too Because this experience isn’t just about you being a good fit for the company, it’s also about figuring out if the company is a good fit for you So while you’re taking notes on tasks and performance, don’t forget to also observe: ✨How does your team communicate? Do they provide feedback, or leave you guessing? Is it collaborative or siloed? ✨Are there people in roles you admire? Can you see a potential growth path here, or does it feel like a dead end? ✨How are decisions made? Do interns get added to the conversation and valued, or left out of the loop entirely? ✨Does the environment support you? That goes for how you’re treated and how others are treated Inclusion, respect, flexibility, and more These matter more than free snacks ✨What energizes you vs. drains you? Notice what parts of the day fly by and which ones make you count down the clock Those clues matter It’s easy to forget you’re allowed to be selective too But this isn’t just a test, it’s a trial run And you deserve to be somewhere that sees your value AND aligns with your values #earlycareer #internships #values

Summer 2026 internship recruiting is already moving FAST. don’t let it catch you off guard. I remember the stress of last season. so many roles, so much noise, and advice that rarely works in real life. So here are the exact strategies and tools I used to survive (and thrive) during recruiting: 1. Apply ASAP like, within HOURS of postings. I set up calendar reminders for application drops. Why? Because roles at top companies fill up fast and early birds really do get the interview. - intern-list from Jobright.ai: This is my favorite all-in-one board for finding open roles, sortable by role. intern-list.com - Internships Repo from Simplify : Updated daily by students. Refresh this religiously for the latest drops: https://lnkd.in/guntbVEt 2. Automate the busywork let tech do the heavy lifting. Simplify automatically fills out internship applications to save hours and cut down on mistakes. Seriously, I wouldn’t apply without it. simplify.jobs 3. Method to find the freshest postings. Go to LinkedIn, search for your desired role, filter by "Date Posted." Now, in the URL, change 86400 (last 24 hours) to 7200 (last 2 hours). This shows only just-posted jobs. Sounds small, but I landed interviews this way that most people missed entirely. 4. Don't ignore the behavioral Exponent & Interview Prepper Exponent: Role-specific question banks for behavioral and technical interviews, especially for PM/SWE. Insanely useful for real interview prep. https://lnkd.in/gnzGVf2V Interview Prepper: An all-in-one platform for personalized interview plans, company guides, daily prep games, and a new AI coding evaluator. I made this so people wouldn’t have to piece together 50 different resources. now everything’s in one spot. www.interviewprepper.co 5. Track everything don’t let any opportunity slip. After every application, I recorded: company, date, position, what I sent, and when to follow up. Tracking helped me follow up at the right times and see what actually worked for me. 💡REMEMBER: Recruiting is tough and rejection is normal, but you only need one yes. If you have questions or need help starting out, drop a comment or DM me. I’ll respond to every single one. You’ve got this. Don’t let the early crowd run laps around you. lock in, prep smart, and shoot your shot.

I've been reviewing applications and interviewing LOTS of students this week for #SummerInternships at Battelle as we look to finalize our incoming intern class. If you're still seeking an internship and submitting applications, here are some (hopefully helpful) tips to set yourself up for success: #Resumes: We know you're not coming in with decades of engineering or coding experience, and that's OK! Be sure to highlight class projects, clubs, student orgs or hackathons that highlight you know HOW to apply those wonderful technical skills you're learning about in class. If you read something in the job description that reminds you of a project you've done, be sure that you add that "something" to your resume before you apply. 📎 #Interviews: Know your WHY. Practice your answer to pretty much every interview's first question: "Tell us a little bit about yourself, your background and why you're interested in this role with our company." Energy, enthusiasm & a strong introduction go a long way and will set you up for confidence & success for the rest of the interview. Using the STAR method can help you stay poised and focused while ensuring complete responses to questions. And speaking of questions, be sure you have some genuine and thoughtful questions to ask at the end of your interview! 👏 #Network: Find people currently in roles that you see yourself in and reach out to them! People generally love talking about their career paths, lessons learned and offering advice they wish they would have had as a student. Plus - that's a great way to make a new contact at a company you might like to join! 😎 And remember - not every role is the right one for you. If those "thank you for applying, but we've decided to move on with other candidates" emails are piling up in your inbox, it's easy to get frustrated. Use your resources & meet with the amazing and dedicated #CareerDevelopment teams on your campus! Practice, practice, practice and keep on keeping on. The right role at the right company will come your way!

Dear Summer Interns, I am going to save you a lot of guesswork. I spend time with the leaders, hiring managers, and HR professionals who decide whether interns get the return offer. There will always be a market for go-getters. Quality work is table stakes. Here is what actually separates the offers from the rest: 1. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Things at work will not always work out, and if every problem solved itself and every project ran perfectly, they would not need you. Embrace challenges and demonstrate tolerance for ambiguity. The interns who get the return offer do not get deflated when they are wrong; they adapt and keep going.   2. Set the signal. How you dress, what you say, whether you look people in the eye, show up early, hold the door, all of it is a signal. If a senior person sees you for 30 seconds in the hallway, what do they walk away with? Send it on purpose, and do not "bring your whole self to work." Check your filter and respect boundaries.    3. Don't ghost. Acknowledge what someone sent you, even if you do not have the answer yet. "On it" takes 2 seconds and builds trust. The interns who go quiet send a signal they did not mean to send, the one that says they do not care.    4. Take initiative, show you care. Completing tasks is your job on paper. The real interview is whether you are proactive, team oriented, eager to add value, and able to think ahead. No job is beneath you, or any of us. Set up the conference room before anyone asked, take notes nobody assigned you, or offer to do something nobody is thinking about yet. Initiative is how you never have to compete with AI.    5. Pay attention, actually. Do not sit there scrolling on your phone, ever. If you have nothing to do, offer to help or grab coffee for the team. In meetings, take visible notes. When you ask a question, write down the answer so you do not have to ask the same person four more times. Talk to people. Care what they are saying. Your anxiety drops when you focus on the person speaking, not on what you should say back. No one is paying attention right now. Be the one who is.   6. Be coachable. Seek feedback. See it as the learning tool it actually is. Be the kind of person others want to coach, because they see you are worth their time and can apply what they share.    7. Manage up. Send your manager a short written update before they ask. “Here is what I did, why it matters, what comes next.” 3 sentences on a Friday afternoon eliminate the need for them to check on you. Written updates get forwarded on, which makes their life easier and gives you instant visibility. Almost nobody at your level (or two levels above you) does this, which is exactly why it works. Start the habit now, and watch your career take off. Stop saying AI is "coming for your job." If you show up like this and come ready to solve problems, you will go far. Cheering for you. PS. Aidan Bogues is a former intern of ours, now helping me build a new venture.