Sunday, January 29, 2012

Perception

While at work , try to unlock new levels of thinking and perception. You will be able to meet your goals and exceed


Interview

Send a thank you note to the interviewers or panel or company, regardless of how you think you did in your interview.


Friday, January 27, 2012

Attitude

If you are easy to work with, your colleagues will enjoy working with you and your attitude will be appreciated by all in the team.


Resume

While creating your resume, give examples of accomplishments in previous jobs & be sure to elaborate on the same in your interview.


Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Fake CV?

Companies doing background checks
Liar's Code 
Employer Smarts 
Background is declared negative if a major mistake is detected 






Source: Times Jobs

Attitude

Maintain a positive attitude however challenging the situation may be. Your co-workers will be more supportive & co-operate better




Interview:

Prepare a list of questions to ask the employer. Cover job duties and management styles but avoid asking about asking about salary or benefits


Saturday, January 21, 2012

Time:

Time management is essential as it helps you to  improve your sense of control and positively affect every aspect of your life.


Be polite:

Be polite to your colleagues and handle your frustrations and anger carefully while at work. This will reduce your stress levels


Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Tasks:

Identify your challenges and prioritize accordingly. Formulate a plan as to how to address these issues & the time frames involved.


Interview:

While going for an interview , be polite to receptionists and secretaries. The interviewer may ask them for their opinion of you.


Sunday, January 15, 2012

Career Change

  1. Accept it
  2. Change the perception of taking risks
  3. Keep your skills up to date
  4. Focus on what works well
  5. Do something for someone else

Saturday, January 14, 2012

E-Mail

When you reply to an e-mail, stick to the same subject and place your response at the top. Don't delete the content sent to you.


Assignments

Be open to the idea of taking up a very different assignment within the same organisation. It will help you grow professionally.


Thursday, January 12, 2012

Knowledge

Have knowledge of all spheres whether they are of your concern or not. They keep you aware of the things happening around them.


Personal Details

Keep your personal life-personal. Your co-workers do not need to know about your family or personal attributes in great detail.


Monday, January 9, 2012

Interview

Dress for success, formal attire is the best option. Look the part and you will be more likely to get the job.


Job Hunt

For your introspection and analysis maintain a diary of issues and conflicts you have during the course of job hunting process.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Interview

Attend an interview workshop, read a book on interviewing, or hire a coach to guide you through the process.


Interview

Don't let your guard down. No matter how friendly the interviewer is, you must always remember that s/he is not your friend


Monday, January 2, 2012

Interview

Send a thank you note after a phone interview or an informational conversation. Also remember to follow up at a later date.


Conference Call

Set ground rules at the beginning of any conference call. Remind participants on how questions and comments  should be posed.


Sunday, January 1, 2012

Interview

Emphasize how your specific experience and extensive knowledge of the company will make you the ideal person for the job.

Resume

Proof reading ought to be a priority in drafting a resume. Always use spell-check. Also, write in plain simple language.


Career choice

Look at educational requirements, the job description, the job outlook, earnings, and opportunities for advancement.