Competition is high at this point since thousands of candidates are in the fray as first-time job seekers. The drawback that most students face is their lack of experience which prevents them from differentiating themselves from other contenders.
While projects, research papers and their own knowledge form one half of the equation, the other half is the image they project. Since they look the same at a glance, students need to work on their body language and communication in particular to have a telling effect on the outcome of the interview.
When students project the expected image, they gain respect and acceptance from fellow students on the one hand and the confidence of teachers on the other who will in turn assign larger responsibilities in college fests, projects and other events to them. The additional benefit is that these responsibilities give future employers a glimpse into the student’s capabilities.
