Answers to some burning questions about placements and advices!

Direct Questions and Answers, no BULLSHIT!!!

1. What skills do IT companies look for in the candidates that they are interviewing? 
   IT companies lookout for various technical skills and soft skills in candidates. In soft skills, communication skills are very important, other soft skills also include the presentation skills - the way you present yourself to the interviewer, Team Work, Writing Skills, Leadership - if you have taken any initiative on your own and have met the expectations of your target audience.
   In technical skills companies expect the candidates to know their core subjects compulsorily. The core subjects include subjects like - Data Structures and Algorithms, DBMS, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, etc. Apart from that, they need to have a good understanding of the concepts of C and C++, Core Java and other language fundamentals. And most importantly they should be able to code ( for coding profiles ). 
2. When should I seriously start preparing for placements? 
   I would suggest - start preparing from the end of 2nd year itself.
   But then you can start preparing one year before the placements start, that is the starting of 3rd year.
3. How should I prepare for the written test? 
   - Programming Aptitude in C, C++, Data Structures and Algorithms, Java, etc.
   - Reasoning section ( not too much of it )
   - Verbal skills ( Synonyms, Grammar, Compositions, etc )
4. How many chances do I have to get a job after being rejected by some company? 
   If you are in UVCE, the placements here are very good. So if you are a Computer Science student or an Information Science student there are a countless number of opportunities for you. But then don't take placements lightly! Focus to get good companies. 
5. What to do one day before the company interview? 
   Relax! Google about the company's background and the fields they are active in. Google about its products and how the company is a right fit for you.
6. What language should I use for coding rounds? 
   There is usually no restriction for this unless specified by the company.
   But then, most people use either JAVA or C++ for the coding rounds. I have seen a few people use Python too.
   These are the most popular programming languages for coding rounds. 
7. Is getting recruited difficult? 
   No, it's not! (if you prepare properly) 

I will add more of them later!