12 September 2022
A Brief Introduction
Did you know pursuing PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) can bring high-demand career opportunities to you? However, you need to gear yourself up to come up as a competent professional with the capability of handling job responsibilities regardless of the complexity.
In other words, you need to have an edge over other competitors to stand out in the tough competitive market. If you want to crack interviews after completing your PGDM degree, then you have to boost your functional skills, critical thinking abilities, and soft skills. It is time to know about the preparation strategies in detail in terms of the above three aspects.
Tips on preparation for PGDM Placements
Functional Skills:
Most PGDM placements take place from November to December. And students, who have already completed one and half years in the course, can appear for on-campus interviews. That means these students already learn about diverse marketing subjects in their curriculum and are familiar with in-depth theoretical approaches and practical skills. However, you need to have some advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise to stay ahead in the competition. Know about the Companies you are preparing for:
Firstly, start your preparation with in-depth research of the organisations for which you are going to face interviews. Do not forget to evaluate their success stories, new product launches, and case study. Thus, you can show your sincerity, determination, and enthusiasm for taking up the job responsibilities provided by the company. Revise Concepts to handle questions with the ace:
Brush up on your theoretical knowledge on all the required topics, such as strategic marketing, consumer behaviour, marketing communication, digital marketing, and so on. Moreover, you need to have to know about the practical applications of all these topics in today’s industry. Get familiar with the concepts of sales and distribution as well as their applications.
It is also a must to evaluate the difficulty level of the competition you are going to beat in the placement drive. It would help you make solid preparation strategies and give you some edge over others. Note that when it comes to preparing for PGDM placements, you should emphasize the marketing concepts the most.
Soft Skills:
This segment is all about grooming and resume. Every workplace has some etiquette to follow, and you have to live up to the expectations of the interviewers in the panel. Firstly, evaluate your resume and make it tailor-made for your interviews. Add the most relevant or important points or achievements at the beginning of your resume. Learn appropriate body language tactics to take your confidence to the next level.
Do not forget to prepare for general questions properly so that interviewers can know more about you and decide that you are one of the most competent candidates in the group of interviewees. Practice as many group discussions as possible on the latest topics to prove your worth on the day of the interview. In addition, modify your appearance as well with a good haircut and a face massage. It is high time to start preparing for your PGDM placements to make your dreams come true.
