I remember when I was just out of college, I was terrified at how little I could put on my resume. I had a couple internships, sure, but it just felt really sparse. It made me really wrack my brain to come up with as many "skills" as possible. I literally felt like I was trying to trick companies into giving me a chance, since I didn't have much "proof" of my potential. Now that I have plenty of experience, I have a lot more to work with, and it's way easier (especially since I have been on the other side of the resume-reading exercise, so I know what I'd look for).
Hopefully more students can learn what it's like from the company's side and have a better picture for what they're expecting. If they are going for a low-level position, I'd give them a break on the resume and experience, and really dig for potential. Everyone has to start somewhere.
Agreed on giving them a break in the end. I do tell them straight on that fluffing skills isn't a good idea as it sends the wrong message. We do have a technical component and group discussion stage to try and coax out the talent.
It's amazing how some people completely fumble the interview and sometimes even technical component, yet convince people in the group chats.
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I remember when I was just out of college, I was terrified at how little I could put on my resume. I had a couple internships, sure, but it just felt really sparse. It made me really wrack my brain to come up with as many "skills" as possible. I literally felt like I was trying to trick companies into giving me a chance, since I didn't have much "proof" of my potential. Now that I have plenty of experience, I have a lot more to work with, and it's way easier (especially since I have been on the other side of the resume-reading exercise, so I know what I'd look for).
Hopefully more students can learn what it's like from the company's side and have a better picture for what they're expecting. If they are going for a low-level position, I'd give them a break on the resume and experience, and really dig for potential. Everyone has to start somewhere.
Agreed on giving them a break in the end. I do tell them straight on that fluffing skills isn't a good idea as it sends the wrong message. We do have a technical component and group discussion stage to try and coax out the talent.
It's amazing how some people completely fumble the interview and sometimes even technical component, yet convince people in the group chats.