Instructions

• Don’t be late: Avoid arriving late to the office or meetings. 

• Don’t gossip: Avoid participating in or spreading rumors, as it creates a negative environment. 

• Don’t be noisy: Keep your voice down, especially during phone calls, and use headphones for music. 

• Don’t be disrespectful: Avoid interrupting, using profanity, or having loud personal conversations at your desk. 

• Don’t make a mess: Leave shared spaces and break rooms clean. 

• Don’t be inattentive: Avoid multitasking, checking your phone, or appearing disengaged during meetings. 

• Don’t take credit for others’ work: Always give credit where it is due. 

• Don’t overshare personal information: Keep personal matters separate from professional conversations. 

• Don’t bring strong-smelling foods or scents: Be considerate of coworkers by avoiding strong odors. 

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Expectations from company:-

Freshers are expected to bring a strong learning attitude, professionalism, problem-solving skills, and adaptability, alongside core soft skills like communication, teamwork, and a solid work ethic (punctuality, responsibility). Companies look for initiative, eagerness to learn new technologies, and the ability to contribute positively to the team, often leveraging academic projects to demonstrate technical aptitude and critical thinking.

Key Expectations

• Attitude & Professionalism: Transition from college to a professional mindset, showing energy, reliability, and a good work ethic (punctuality, responsibility).
• Learning Agility: A strong desire to learn new skills, technologies, and processes, demonstrating a proactive approach to training and skill development.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to think critically, analyze issues, and offer solutions rather than just presenting problems.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication, active listening, and professional interaction.
• Adaptability: Openness to change, new tools, and different ways of working.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively, contribute to team dynamics, and show leadership potential.
• Initiative: Proactively seeking opportunities to contribute, research, and go beyond assigned tasks.
• Technical Foundation: A solid educational background and relevant project experience that can be explained in detail.

How Freshers Can Meet Expectations

• Show, Don’t Just Tell: Use examples from college projects, internships, or volunteer work to demonstrate skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and initiative.
• Be Prepared: Research the company and role thoroughly to ask insightful questions.
• Highlight Projects: Be ready to discuss your academic projects as proof of your technical and analytical abilities.
• Demonstrate Soft Skills: Practice clear communication, show empathy, and be receptive to feedback.

Expectations from team:-

Companies expect team to bring professionalism, a strong learning attitude, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, not expertise; they look for cultural fit, eagerness to learn new skills through training, good communication, teamwork, loyalty, and the ability to take initiative to grow and contribute to the company’s mission, often relying on rigorous training for technical readiness.

Core Expectations:

• Professionalism & Attitude: Transition from college mindset to a professional approach, showing enthusiasm, discipline, and respect.
• Eagerness to Learn: A strong desire to acquire new skills, adapt, and grow through training and ongoing development.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Willingness to learn new tools, relocate if needed, and fit into team structures.
• Problem-Solving & Initiative: Ability to find solutions (not just problems) and take ownership, showing potential leadership.
• Communication: Clear, firm, and effective communication skills.
• Teamwork & Loyalty: Being a good team player, collaborating well, and showing loyalty to the organization.

What They Don’t Expect (But Appreciate):

• Expertise: No one expects freshers to be experts; companies provide training programs.
• Instant Productivity: They expect a learning curve and rely on training to make you job-ready.

How to Meet Expectations:

• Show understanding of the company’s values and mission.
• Be proactive in learning industry trends and tools.
• Demonstrate your soft skills (communication, problem-solving) through examples from projects or internships.