Career Tips: February 2012

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Compare your starting salary, initial efforts & current results & then ask for a revision in salary confidently if you feel you deserve it.

As you compile statements for your resume, prioritize them by importance, impressiveness and relevance to the job you want.

It takes real commitment to remain actively productive during working hours. Just keep in mind that real productivity pays off, big time.

During the interview, do not get into salary details. Say that it depends on the job, and you would like to talk about it after a job offer.

While changing careers, find out if any specialized skills are required for your new career & also calculate the maximum growth prospects.

Ensure that no job leaves your hand until you know that you have done your best. Set high personal standards. Get it right the first time.

The first thing is to be very disciplined in what you do and to plan very well. If you meet your daily targets there is no need to panic.

If you have worked with someone that is well known in your industry, it could be a good idea to mention it on the resume.

To blend in with your office better and to know how things work, notice and learn the rules and norms followed by the people around you

Never hand in average work to your colleagues or supervisors. It will give an impression of not taking excellence at your job seriously.

While on an official call, speak clearly & be polite at all times. Your voice & content should be clear to the person on the other end.

A professional profile sells your expertise to a potential employer, explaining why you are the best, and only, candidate for the job.

Keep your work deadlines. If there is an issue you must inform your superiors of a possible delay in delivery. Do not spring surprises.

Be the first one to ask for more assignments once you have accomplished all the tasks given to you. This shows that you are pro-active

When you tell your boss about a problem, ensure that you also give him alternate solutions along with pros and cons for each solution.

Be sure you want to make a career presentation. Be excited about what you do and where your career is going. Most of all, be yourself!

The layout and the style of your resume are as important as the information you include describing your experience and qualifications.

Do not be afraid or too egoistic to ask for help if you do not know how to do a certain task. You will learn only when you seek help.