Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.
~ Kofi Annan

A convocation ceremony holds a very important place in every student’s heart. It is that day in the academic life of the students when all the hard work, dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm pay off. It is a proud day for a lot of parents because their not-so-little kids get their hard earned education degrees.

The Dream Come True

Getting dressed in traditional academic regalia with a convocation stole and walking up the stage for holding that prestigious convocation file is the dream of every student. In fact, it’s a dream for many parents too because they have supported then in their difficult endeavour. Being called on the stage on convocation day gives an extra boost to their confidence and self-esteem.

The Proud Parents

The convocation experience is equally thrilling for those parents whose children are getting graduated. Behind every student’s achievements lie the sheer hard work, inspiration, and encouragement they have received from their parents. Whether it’s helping you studies, or taking care of your health, or providing resources for you to study, parents never back off. You can never thank your parents enough to stand by you through thick and thin. So, on this day, they have all the rights to feel the happiness, thrill, and pride for your achievements.

The Ceremony Worth Everything

The convocation ceremony is not just about wearing regalia, convocation stoles, and holding these convocation files on your hands to get photographed. This day is known to be filled with symbolism and tradition; each student’s participation will define their place in history with other scholars and academics that have similarly assembled for centuries. It is the capstone of their entire educational experience. It is the like reaching the point of your life which denotes the arrival of maturity and responsibility. This is the moment which makes the heart go aflutter. Students dream of this ceremony all their college life because it’s the day when you reap the fruits from the tree you have been watering for years.

It’s time for the students to reconnect with faculty members who have helped them shape their life and made them who they are. It’s time when they say goodbye to their fellow classmates who have helped them study and make memories. It’s time for students to invite their family and friends to acknowledge their achievement. Of course convocation is important for every student because it’s an honour they don’t want to miss out on.

Students today are going through alot – the peer pressure, cut-throat competition, and nearly perfect scores around 99.99%. This is too much to swallow. Yes, many students get able to score this percentage. Yet, there are many who do not. It doesn’t mean that they aren’t capable enough. This might just mean that they have been pursuing something they aren’t meant for.

For those who are not getting enough marks to stay in that silly competition, NEVER LET YOUR MARKS DEFINE YOU.

I think this applies same for the students who score good marks because it might be the fact that they are good at studies but they aspire to become something else.

So, it doesn’t matter how much you score as long as you never give up on your dreams.

Your Dreams Are All You’ve Got

Dreams are one of the most precious things in your life. They define you who you are and who you aspire to become. While they can give you a personal satisfaction, they can be a huge source of inspiration and motivation for those who have been feeling low. They can help you live the life on your own terms and give you a purpose to live. On the other hand, if you leave your dreams to follow what others have been doing, you’ll end up exhausted and living a life that you never wanted. It’s you who can create a life you want and chasing your dreams is the big part of the process.

What If You Do Not Score Good Marks?

We get it. You guys are always under the pressure. Everyone around you including your parents and teachers always pressurize you to perform better and work hard. Maybe you should. You should obviously give your best and obtain the best marks you can. But that doesn’t mean that your whole future depends on those marks. Obtaining good marks is good, but relying on them for your future isn’t something you should do. Even if you do not score good marks, you could always figure out what your passion is, get the skills for your passion, and set yourself to the beautiful journey of fulfilling your passion. If you think your parents wouldn’t understand, give them time, explain to them, and they will surely support you when they get you. Just stand strong on your grounds.

And The Remarkable Life Follows

Low marks can disappoint you, your parents, your teachers, or someone who expect more from you. This disappointment is obvious but it’s not forever. It will go away with time. So, you have to put you and your dreams above your marks and disappointment. When you do that and when you decide to work hard and step up for your dreams, you will end up creating a remarkable, inspirational, and beautiful life for yourself and the people around you. Therefore, never take a step back on something you love doing. Whatever you want to be, you will be. Only if you never give up on your dreams. So, make a choice today!

We get it, job interviews can make anybody go bonkers regardless of the experience and skills. They are daunting no matter how many interviews have you given previously. We are here to help you prepare for the most challenging interviews ever with the basic and most important tips.

Overview

A job interview is a process of an employer questioning a potential employee to check qualifications and to see if the interviewee fits the requirements for the job. This is a multi step process which sometimes involves written and/or practical tests to check the knowledge and experience of the interviewee. There are several ways to take an interview which not only can be done one on one but also on telephone, via video call or written and practical tests. A lot of candidates practice mock interview before appearing for the real one to point out their weaknesses and work on them. There are a lot of things one needs to keep in mind before going for an interview to give an edge over other candidates.

Let’s discuss most important ones here:

Curriculum Vitae

A CV is a summary of your job experience and educational qualification. It is the first thing that an employee as the reference to the potential employee. It is your best shot at making the great first impression. This should be precise, highlighting major points & milestones, give a little insight into applicant’s personality and to the point. A neat and informative CV can increase your chances of getting hired by 30%.

Analyze job description

This is an easy way to gauge the employer’s perspective and should be most definitely analyzed. These are brief pointers for what a company expects from the applicant and reading it can give subject to applicant to speak about. They might not be listed in the order of importance, but definitely include the points that may be asked by an interviewer during the interview.

Strong introduction

No matter the trade or sector an applicant is appearing for an interview in, an introduction is always asked to the interviewee and is the basis of the questions and conversation that follows. A strong introduction is verbal CV packed with carrier highlights, educational achievements and personality traits. An introduction is to be directed to employee and should be spoken in firm and confidant tone.

Communication skills

Communication is the key to any job carried successfully. A firm tone and clear language exhumes confidence and expert level job knowledge. Speaking skills are extremely important in sectors like sales & marketing, hospitality, retail, customer care, public services etc and a smart, clear speaker is always chosen over dull ones. This sometimes shadows the job experience and promises better chances of selection. A good speaker is always inspiring, drives trust and gives confidence to bosses.

Neat and smart outfit

The dressing sense in an applicant is direct reflection of his personality. The outfit chosen for the interview should be well ironed, crisp and formal. Regardless of the nature of the job applied for, the first impression should be a great one. Weather the job environment is formal or casual, interview should always be done in business attire. Colors should be mild and cotton fabric should be used.

Employer information

Before appearing for the interview, make sure to check employer’s website, company review and notes by previous applicants. It is very important to know the history of the company, how it progressed over the years and top management. This information is useful while interview for applicant as this gives direction to the answers to the questions asked by interviewee. There are various websites online that gives reviews by current and previous employees and are important for company insights.

Documents

Prepping the educational and experience docs is a very important step in interview process. All the docs are extremely important to provide legitimate proof of job experience and educational claims by a candidate. They should be chronologically arranged with ample number of copies available. They should be well kept and laminated as applying and getting a copy after losing one is a log and tiresome process.

Punctuality

Discipline and punctuality are the most liked traits in an applicant and are reflected by reaching the interview site on or before time. This reflects strong integrity and progressive thinking of the applicant. On time arrival might not create a big impact but if one is late for the interview, it gives a huge disadvantage to the applicant. Arriving on time for the interview shows seriousness of the applicant and is beneficial for employer’s future reference too.

Closing an interview

Once the interview is over, it should always be closed on a happy note with a firm handshake and heartfull smile. This eclipses any misses in the interview from applicant’s side and gives a great impression to remember the applicant. Applicant should always be courteous and thank the interview panel for the chance of appearance.

Body language

One of the most important and overlooked parts in the interview process id the body language of the applicant. It should be firm, confidant and welcoming. Any negative body language like crossed hands, bent back, lowered neck reduces the interviewee confidence in the applicant and leads the interview to a negative path.