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Most freshers/recent graduates and job seekers face a question of why were you idle for so many days after completing the studies. What answer can he give as a reply? Here are a few cases:
- Done a certification course
- Got placed and seeking for better opportunity
- Went through course and yet to take up certification
- In a job, but applied as fresher because of acceptance bond in other company
- got offer and rejected for bad CTC
How best does one answer this question in a job interview?
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edited Nov 29 '14 at 0:26
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Most freshers/recent graduates and job seekers face a question of why were you idle for so many days after completing the studies. What answer can he give as a reply? Here are a few cases:
- Done a certification course
- Got placed and seeking for better opportunity
- Went through course and yet to take up certification
- In a job, but applied as fresher because of acceptance bond in other company
- got offer and rejected for bad CTC
How best does one answer this question in a job interview?
interviewing resume work-experience
edited Nov 29 '14 at 0:26
Pepone
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asked Nov 27 '14 at 4:54
Anirudh
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closed as too broad by Jan Doggen, gnat, Chris E, Kate Gregory, Michael Grubey Nov 30 '14 at 19:19
Please edit the question to limit it to a specific problem with enough detail to identify an adequate answer. Avoid asking multiple distinct questions at once. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
I attempted to fix the formatting and add some detail to the question.
– JB King
Nov 27 '14 at 6:28
Is this a hyptothecial question or an actual issue you are facing? In that last case: why were you idle?
– Jan Doggen
Nov 27 '14 at 7:01
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How about the truth? I'm sure most companies know the current financial situation makes it really hard to find a job. Especially your first job after graduating.
– Juha Untinen
Nov 27 '14 at 8:51
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What do you mean by "many days"?
– CodesInChaos
Nov 27 '14 at 10:48
many days-more than 6 months, now a days companies come for on-campus recruitment i.e.,the process starts by 1month of final year,so its literally I didnt get a job for a year and 5 months(a practical scenario my friend is facing )
– Anirudh
Nov 27 '14 at 12:07
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Most freshers/recent graduates and job seekers face a question of why were you idle for so many days after completing the studies. What answer can he give as a reply? Here are a few cases:
- Done a certification course
- Got placed and seeking for better opportunity
- Went through course and yet to take up certification
- In a job, but applied as fresher because of acceptance bond in other company
- got offer and rejected for bad CTC
How best does one answer this question in a job interview?
interviewing resume work-experience
edited Nov 29 '14 at 0:26
Pepone
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asked Nov 27 '14 at 4:54
Anirudh
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Most freshers/recent graduates and job seekers face a question of why were you idle for so many days after completing the studies. What answer can he give as a reply? Here are a few cases:
- Done a certification course
- Got placed and seeking for better opportunity
- Went through course and yet to take up certification
- In a job, but applied as fresher because of acceptance bond in other company
- got offer and rejected for bad CTC
How best does one answer this question in a job interview?
interviewing resume work-experience
edited Nov 29 '14 at 0:26
Pepone
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asked Nov 27 '14 at 4:54
Anirudh
12
edited Nov 29 '14 at 0:26
Pepone
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edited Nov 29 '14 at 0:26
Pepone
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edited Nov 29 '14 at 0:26
Pepone
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asked Nov 27 '14 at 4:54
Anirudh
12
asked Nov 27 '14 at 4:54
Anirudh
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asked Nov 27 '14 at 4:54
Anirudh
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closed as too broad by Jan Doggen, gnat, Chris E, Kate Gregory, Michael Grubey Nov 30 '14 at 19:19
Please edit the question to limit it to a specific problem with enough detail to identify an adequate answer. Avoid asking multiple distinct questions at once. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as too broad by Jan Doggen, gnat, Chris E, Kate Gregory, Michael Grubey Nov 30 '14 at 19:19
Please edit the question to limit it to a specific problem with enough detail to identify an adequate answer. Avoid asking multiple distinct questions at once. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
I attempted to fix the formatting and add some detail to the question.
– JB King
Nov 27 '14 at 6:28
Is this a hyptothecial question or an actual issue you are facing? In that last case: why were you idle?
– Jan Doggen
Nov 27 '14 at 7:01
7
How about the truth? I'm sure most companies know the current financial situation makes it really hard to find a job. Especially your first job after graduating.
– Juha Untinen
Nov 27 '14 at 8:51
1
What do you mean by "many days"?
– CodesInChaos
Nov 27 '14 at 10:48
many days-more than 6 months, now a days companies come for on-campus recruitment i.e.,the process starts by 1month of final year,so its literally I didnt get a job for a year and 5 months(a practical scenario my friend is facing )
– Anirudh
Nov 27 '14 at 12:07
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I attempted to fix the formatting and add some detail to the question.
– JB King
Nov 27 '14 at 6:28
Is this a hyptothecial question or an actual issue you are facing? In that last case: why were you idle?
– Jan Doggen
Nov 27 '14 at 7:01
7
How about the truth? I'm sure most companies know the current financial situation makes it really hard to find a job. Especially your first job after graduating.
– Juha Untinen
Nov 27 '14 at 8:51
1
What do you mean by "many days"?
– CodesInChaos
Nov 27 '14 at 10:48
many days-more than 6 months, now a days companies come for on-campus recruitment i.e.,the process starts by 1month of final year,so its literally I didnt get a job for a year and 5 months(a practical scenario my friend is facing )
– Anirudh
Nov 27 '14 at 12:07
I attempted to fix the formatting and add some detail to the question.
– JB King
Nov 27 '14 at 6:28
I attempted to fix the formatting and add some detail to the question.
– JB King
Nov 27 '14 at 6:28
Is this a hyptothecial question or an actual issue you are facing? In that last case: why were you idle?
– Jan Doggen
Nov 27 '14 at 7:01
Is this a hyptothecial question or an actual issue you are facing? In that last case: why were you idle?
– Jan Doggen
Nov 27 '14 at 7:01
7
7
How about the truth? I'm sure most companies know the current financial situation makes it really hard to find a job. Especially your first job after graduating.
– Juha Untinen
Nov 27 '14 at 8:51
How about the truth? I'm sure most companies know the current financial situation makes it really hard to find a job. Especially your first job after graduating.
– Juha Untinen
Nov 27 '14 at 8:51
1
1
What do you mean by "many days"?
– CodesInChaos
Nov 27 '14 at 10:48
What do you mean by "many days"?
– CodesInChaos
Nov 27 '14 at 10:48
many days-more than 6 months, now a days companies come for on-campus recruitment i.e.,the process starts by 1month of final year,so its literally I didnt get a job for a year and 5 months(a practical scenario my friend is facing )
– Anirudh
Nov 27 '14 at 12:07
many days-more than 6 months, now a days companies come for on-campus recruitment i.e.,the process starts by 1month of final year,so its literally I didnt get a job for a year and 5 months(a practical scenario my friend is facing )
– Anirudh
Nov 27 '14 at 12:07
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Tell the truth - Employers aren't usually worried about a few weeks of unemployment/inactivity after graduation. They recognize that the last year of the course can be pretty intense and you may want a while to yourself to relax, unwind and focus on where you go next. Chances are you didn't have a break for 6 months or so, you've earned a rest!
If it starts to stretch beyond a month, I'd be looking to see what the person was doing - were they applying for jobs? Were they busy moving home? I'd only be concerned if my job had been advertised for two months and they hadn't bothered applying while idle - if they're so keen to work for me, surely they've been keeping tabs on my company?
If you've been travelling, tell them that - it shows you've got a bit more to you than textbooks. If you'd been working part time while studying and wanted to spend some time in the countryside after several years of your degree, tell them that too.
And finally, stop worrying about it - chances are they understand. Even if you just weren't sure about what you wanted to do next and took a while to think about it, that's probably fine too - I'd rather have someone apply after deciding what they want to do for their career, rather than before
answered Nov 27 '14 at 10:16
Jon Story
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The answer is always to tell the truth. Of you say you were doing a course and I find out that you weren't, you're going to be out of a job really quickly.
answered Nov 27 '14 at 6:55
Philip Kendall
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If we do course on GRE and we seek for a job to get financial support (say for 2 years only) , the company H R feels that the candidate may quit soon and investing on him becomes waste
– Anirudh
Nov 27 '14 at 12:09
That doesn't seem to have much to do with your question.
– Philip Kendall
Nov 27 '14 at 12:39
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You're asking us which lie to tell. This is not ideal. And the examples you mention are ridiculous. Why would you claim to have taken a course, when there's a good chance it's going to be checked out by your potential employer?
Tell the truth. If you were idle because you simply needed some time to yourself, say so.
answered Nov 27 '14 at 7:02
Alec
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I handed in my thesis on Feb 28th. These are my "excuses" why I didn't send out all my applications on March 1st:
- First, I took some days off as a way to relieve from the stress of the last weeks finishing my thesis; and catching up some sleep.
- Then, finding work starts with searching and asking and preparation - finding my strengths, writing my resume, and esp. finding companies to send it to.
- I had personal reasons to go slow: I visited my grandmother fairly often because she had stumbled on the stairs and needed some help around the house while recovering. I took the time since I could.
- I was waiting for my certificate (the day after I I got my certificate, I sent out the first applications)
- After that, I was never completely idle - but I can't send the applications before I have found suitable open positions.
The most important thing is: this is the truth, although I must admit that I had a good time searching for open positions. If I had wanted, I could have sped up the process. ;)
answered Nov 27 '14 at 9:19
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4 Answers
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Tell the truth - Employers aren't usually worried about a few weeks of unemployment/inactivity after graduation. They recognize that the last year of the course can be pretty intense and you may want a while to yourself to relax, unwind and focus on where you go next. Chances are you didn't have a break for 6 months or so, you've earned a rest!
If it starts to stretch beyond a month, I'd be looking to see what the person was doing - were they applying for jobs? Were they busy moving home? I'd only be concerned if my job had been advertised for two months and they hadn't bothered applying while idle - if they're so keen to work for me, surely they've been keeping tabs on my company?
If you've been travelling, tell them that - it shows you've got a bit more to you than textbooks. If you'd been working part time while studying and wanted to spend some time in the countryside after several years of your degree, tell them that too.
And finally, stop worrying about it - chances are they understand. Even if you just weren't sure about what you wanted to do next and took a while to think about it, that's probably fine too - I'd rather have someone apply after deciding what they want to do for their career, rather than before
answered Nov 27 '14 at 10:16
Jon Story
6,49022045
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up vote
5
down vote
accepted
Tell the truth - Employers aren't usually worried about a few weeks of unemployment/inactivity after graduation. They recognize that the last year of the course can be pretty intense and you may want a while to yourself to relax, unwind and focus on where you go next. Chances are you didn't have a break for 6 months or so, you've earned a rest!
If it starts to stretch beyond a month, I'd be looking to see what the person was doing - were they applying for jobs? Were they busy moving home? I'd only be concerned if my job had been advertised for two months and they hadn't bothered applying while idle - if they're so keen to work for me, surely they've been keeping tabs on my company?
If you've been travelling, tell them that - it shows you've got a bit more to you than textbooks. If you'd been working part time while studying and wanted to spend some time in the countryside after several years of your degree, tell them that too.
And finally, stop worrying about it - chances are they understand. Even if you just weren't sure about what you wanted to do next and took a while to think about it, that's probably fine too - I'd rather have someone apply after deciding what they want to do for their career, rather than before
answered Nov 27 '14 at 10:16
Jon Story
6,49022045
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
Tell the truth - Employers aren't usually worried about a few weeks of unemployment/inactivity after graduation. They recognize that the last year of the course can be pretty intense and you may want a while to yourself to relax, unwind and focus on where you go next. Chances are you didn't have a break for 6 months or so, you've earned a rest!
If it starts to stretch beyond a month, I'd be looking to see what the person was doing - were they applying for jobs? Were they busy moving home? I'd only be concerned if my job had been advertised for two months and they hadn't bothered applying while idle - if they're so keen to work for me, surely they've been keeping tabs on my company?
If you've been travelling, tell them that - it shows you've got a bit more to you than textbooks. If you'd been working part time while studying and wanted to spend some time in the countryside after several years of your degree, tell them that too.
And finally, stop worrying about it - chances are they understand. Even if you just weren't sure about what you wanted to do next and took a while to think about it, that's probably fine too - I'd rather have someone apply after deciding what they want to do for their career, rather than before
answered Nov 27 '14 at 10:16
Jon Story
6,49022045
Tell the truth - Employers aren't usually worried about a few weeks of unemployment/inactivity after graduation. They recognize that the last year of the course can be pretty intense and you may want a while to yourself to relax, unwind and focus on where you go next. Chances are you didn't have a break for 6 months or so, you've earned a rest!
If it starts to stretch beyond a month, I'd be looking to see what the person was doing - were they applying for jobs? Were they busy moving home? I'd only be concerned if my job had been advertised for two months and they hadn't bothered applying while idle - if they're so keen to work for me, surely they've been keeping tabs on my company?
If you've been travelling, tell them that - it shows you've got a bit more to you than textbooks. If you'd been working part time while studying and wanted to spend some time in the countryside after several years of your degree, tell them that too.
And finally, stop worrying about it - chances are they understand. Even if you just weren't sure about what you wanted to do next and took a while to think about it, that's probably fine too - I'd rather have someone apply after deciding what they want to do for their career, rather than before
answered Nov 27 '14 at 10:16
Jon Story
6,49022045
answered Nov 27 '14 at 10:16
Jon Story
6,49022045
answered Nov 27 '14 at 10:16
Jon Story
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answered Nov 27 '14 at 10:16
Jon Story
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The answer is always to tell the truth. Of you say you were doing a course and I find out that you weren't, you're going to be out of a job really quickly.
answered Nov 27 '14 at 6:55
Philip Kendall
41.1k27105136
If we do course on GRE and we seek for a job to get financial support (say for 2 years only) , the company H R feels that the candidate may quit soon and investing on him becomes waste
– Anirudh
Nov 27 '14 at 12:09
That doesn't seem to have much to do with your question.
– Philip Kendall
Nov 27 '14 at 12:39
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The answer is always to tell the truth. Of you say you were doing a course and I find out that you weren't, you're going to be out of a job really quickly.
answered Nov 27 '14 at 6:55
Philip Kendall
41.1k27105136
If we do course on GRE and we seek for a job to get financial support (say for 2 years only) , the company H R feels that the candidate may quit soon and investing on him becomes waste
– Anirudh
Nov 27 '14 at 12:09
That doesn't seem to have much to do with your question.
– Philip Kendall
Nov 27 '14 at 12:39
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
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The answer is always to tell the truth. Of you say you were doing a course and I find out that you weren't, you're going to be out of a job really quickly.
answered Nov 27 '14 at 6:55
Philip Kendall
41.1k27105136
The answer is always to tell the truth. Of you say you were doing a course and I find out that you weren't, you're going to be out of a job really quickly.
answered Nov 27 '14 at 6:55
Philip Kendall
41.1k27105136
answered Nov 27 '14 at 6:55
Philip Kendall
41.1k27105136
answered Nov 27 '14 at 6:55
Philip Kendall
41.1k27105136
answered Nov 27 '14 at 6:55
Philip Kendall
41.1k27105136
41.1k27105136
If we do course on GRE and we seek for a job to get financial support (say for 2 years only) , the company H R feels that the candidate may quit soon and investing on him becomes waste
– Anirudh
Nov 27 '14 at 12:09
That doesn't seem to have much to do with your question.
– Philip Kendall
Nov 27 '14 at 12:39
suggest improvements |Â
If we do course on GRE and we seek for a job to get financial support (say for 2 years only) , the company H R feels that the candidate may quit soon and investing on him becomes waste
– Anirudh
Nov 27 '14 at 12:09
That doesn't seem to have much to do with your question.
– Philip Kendall
Nov 27 '14 at 12:39
If we do course on GRE and we seek for a job to get financial support (say for 2 years only) , the company H R feels that the candidate may quit soon and investing on him becomes waste
– Anirudh
Nov 27 '14 at 12:09
If we do course on GRE and we seek for a job to get financial support (say for 2 years only) , the company H R feels that the candidate may quit soon and investing on him becomes waste
– Anirudh
Nov 27 '14 at 12:09
That doesn't seem to have much to do with your question.
– Philip Kendall
Nov 27 '14 at 12:39
That doesn't seem to have much to do with your question.
– Philip Kendall
Nov 27 '14 at 12:39
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up vote
3
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You're asking us which lie to tell. This is not ideal. And the examples you mention are ridiculous. Why would you claim to have taken a course, when there's a good chance it's going to be checked out by your potential employer?
Tell the truth. If you were idle because you simply needed some time to yourself, say so.
answered Nov 27 '14 at 7:02
Alec
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up vote
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down vote
You're asking us which lie to tell. This is not ideal. And the examples you mention are ridiculous. Why would you claim to have taken a course, when there's a good chance it's going to be checked out by your potential employer?
Tell the truth. If you were idle because you simply needed some time to yourself, say so.
answered Nov 27 '14 at 7:02
Alec
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up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
You're asking us which lie to tell. This is not ideal. And the examples you mention are ridiculous. Why would you claim to have taken a course, when there's a good chance it's going to be checked out by your potential employer?
Tell the truth. If you were idle because you simply needed some time to yourself, say so.
answered Nov 27 '14 at 7:02
Alec
4,31911636
You're asking us which lie to tell. This is not ideal. And the examples you mention are ridiculous. Why would you claim to have taken a course, when there's a good chance it's going to be checked out by your potential employer?
Tell the truth. If you were idle because you simply needed some time to yourself, say so.
answered Nov 27 '14 at 7:02
Alec
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answered Nov 27 '14 at 7:02
Alec
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answered Nov 27 '14 at 7:02
Alec
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Alec
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I handed in my thesis on Feb 28th. These are my "excuses" why I didn't send out all my applications on March 1st:
- First, I took some days off as a way to relieve from the stress of the last weeks finishing my thesis; and catching up some sleep.
- Then, finding work starts with searching and asking and preparation - finding my strengths, writing my resume, and esp. finding companies to send it to.
- I had personal reasons to go slow: I visited my grandmother fairly often because she had stumbled on the stairs and needed some help around the house while recovering. I took the time since I could.
- I was waiting for my certificate (the day after I I got my certificate, I sent out the first applications)
- After that, I was never completely idle - but I can't send the applications before I have found suitable open positions.
The most important thing is: this is the truth, although I must admit that I had a good time searching for open positions. If I had wanted, I could have sped up the process. ;)
answered Nov 27 '14 at 9:19
Alexander
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I handed in my thesis on Feb 28th. These are my "excuses" why I didn't send out all my applications on March 1st:
- First, I took some days off as a way to relieve from the stress of the last weeks finishing my thesis; and catching up some sleep.
- Then, finding work starts with searching and asking and preparation - finding my strengths, writing my resume, and esp. finding companies to send it to.
- I had personal reasons to go slow: I visited my grandmother fairly often because she had stumbled on the stairs and needed some help around the house while recovering. I took the time since I could.
- I was waiting for my certificate (the day after I I got my certificate, I sent out the first applications)
- After that, I was never completely idle - but I can't send the applications before I have found suitable open positions.
The most important thing is: this is the truth, although I must admit that I had a good time searching for open positions. If I had wanted, I could have sped up the process. ;)
answered Nov 27 '14 at 9:19
Alexander
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I handed in my thesis on Feb 28th. These are my "excuses" why I didn't send out all my applications on March 1st:
- First, I took some days off as a way to relieve from the stress of the last weeks finishing my thesis; and catching up some sleep.
- Then, finding work starts with searching and asking and preparation - finding my strengths, writing my resume, and esp. finding companies to send it to.
- I had personal reasons to go slow: I visited my grandmother fairly often because she had stumbled on the stairs and needed some help around the house while recovering. I took the time since I could.
- I was waiting for my certificate (the day after I I got my certificate, I sent out the first applications)
- After that, I was never completely idle - but I can't send the applications before I have found suitable open positions.
The most important thing is: this is the truth, although I must admit that I had a good time searching for open positions. If I had wanted, I could have sped up the process. ;)
answered Nov 27 '14 at 9:19
Alexander
744615
I handed in my thesis on Feb 28th. These are my "excuses" why I didn't send out all my applications on March 1st:
- First, I took some days off as a way to relieve from the stress of the last weeks finishing my thesis; and catching up some sleep.
- Then, finding work starts with searching and asking and preparation - finding my strengths, writing my resume, and esp. finding companies to send it to.
- I had personal reasons to go slow: I visited my grandmother fairly often because she had stumbled on the stairs and needed some help around the house while recovering. I took the time since I could.
- I was waiting for my certificate (the day after I I got my certificate, I sent out the first applications)
- After that, I was never completely idle - but I can't send the applications before I have found suitable open positions.
The most important thing is: this is the truth, although I must admit that I had a good time searching for open positions. If I had wanted, I could have sped up the process. ;)
answered Nov 27 '14 at 9:19
Alexander
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I attempted to fix the formatting and add some detail to the question.
– JB King
Nov 27 '14 at 6:28
Is this a hyptothecial question or an actual issue you are facing? In that last case: why were you idle?
– Jan Doggen
Nov 27 '14 at 7:01
7
How about the truth? I'm sure most companies know the current financial situation makes it really hard to find a job. Especially your first job after graduating.
– Juha Untinen
Nov 27 '14 at 8:51
1
What do you mean by "many days"?
– CodesInChaos
Nov 27 '14 at 10:48
many days-more than 6 months, now a days companies come for on-campus recruitment i.e.,the process starts by 1month of final year,so its literally I didnt get a job for a year and 5 months(a practical scenario my friend is facing )
– Anirudh
Nov 27 '14 at 12:07