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I'm a fresh graduate, and I'm about to interview in two days and things are tight. I am well versed with Java EE Servlet and JSP technology, but never really used EJBs. Is learning about EJBs really important to effectively use the Java EE framework? Is it even necessary to have an idea about the technology for the interview? If yes, where can I find something that will be just an overview on the topic - a simple "hello world" tutorial that states what else is possible?

I tried the terse roseindia tutorial and the very detailed Oracle tutorial, but I'd need some time in order to complete it.

As something unrelated, in the interview, can I mention of my knowledge about Django despite knowing that the company does not pretty much employ Django?

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When you googled "EJB Introductory Tutorial", what did you find? What didn't you like about the top few tutorials? – S.Lott Sep 6 '11 at 19:18
In addition to what S.Lott asked, your unrelated question should be a separate question, although I think others have asked about discussing unrelated technologies in an interview, so search around first. – Thomas Owens♦ Sep 6 '11 at 19:21
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It wouldn't hurt your chances if they knew you had experience in another language and platform. It might help. For your other question I wouldn't think a company would expect you to be an expert in JEE as a fresh grad. They probably want to make sure you have a basic core understanding. – maple_shaft♦ Sep 6 '11 at 19:24
@S.Lott As I said, the tutorials are too detailed. Even the one on roseindia(the topmost) and on jGuru (Oracle) – yati sagade Sep 6 '11 at 19:29
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@yati, If you want more advice then stay away from roseindia, their is a lot of bad information on that site. – maple_shaft♦ Sep 6 '11 at 19:47
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If you currently don't have experience with EJB's, then you won't in two days, so relax. In the interview, speak confidently of you experience with web programming using Servlets and JSPs and with Django, and you can mention that you are starting to study EJBs if you like.

The importance of EJB's will vary greatly from one company to the next, even among those that use Java EE. Many have chosen to use Spring as a dependency injection container, and don't use EJB at all.

And even if they do use EJB's, they expect that new graduates don't know anything about them anyway. They are probably more concerned with your understanding of the fundamentals (programming, computer science, the Internet, core Java) and a track record for actually getting things done.

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I will share my experience with you. I thought the same thing when I was applying for jobs and had to interview. What I found out is that the companies (the serious ones) are most of all interested in your aptitudes (as a fresh graduate) rather than in your ability to code using EJBS, for instance. So, I would recommend you rehearsing your interview checking the following points:

  • What do I know? Truly know and would be able to discuss and share information.
  • What I don't know? That way you will be prepared (and will not be taken aback) in case they ask you some stuff about it. Show confidence that you are willing to learn it if it is necessary for the job.
  • Research the company. Research it! In these days, in which you have google, not knowing what the company do and how it works is unacceptable. You should be prepared to clarify your thoughts and ideas, not to ask trivial questions.

Good luck!

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Thanks! points noted! – yati sagade Sep 6 '11 at 19:43

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