Attitude

Never try hiding mistakes that you have made at work. You will only be more embarrassed if somebody else discovers them.

Enthusiasm

If you are enthusiastic about your job, the work load becomes easier and lighter. There is also more accuracy and speed.

Networking

Meeting people who work in your prospective field can give you valuable insight into what life is like in that career.

Resignation

When you decide to resign, your superior must be the first one to know. Discuss it with friends and co-workers later on.

Motivation

Condition your mind
Condition your body
Avoid negative people
Seek out the similarly motivated
Have goals–but remain flexible
Act with a higher purpose
Take responsibility for your own results
Stretch past your limits on a daily basis
Don't wait for perfection; do it now!
Celebrate your failures
Don’t take success too seriously
Avoid weak goals
Treat inaction as the only real failure
Think before you speak


Source: Inc.

Probationary Period

Get Accustomed to the New Situation:

Follow what your mentor say:

Present yourself with full enthusiasm:

Be punctual at work:

Setup a strategy:

Source: SiliconIndia

Public Speaking

When speaking , the emphasis on the right word is a skill. Wrong emphasis can make people understand different things.

Research

Before you decide on a specific new career choice,  do some research on the job so you know what you're getting into.

E-Mail

Your e-mail alias, your subject line, and your content all have to be clear and appear appropriate to your recipient.

Interview

Dishonesty in your answers will lead to trouble, no doubt. You should be honest in your interviewing.

Energy

If you are enthusiastic about your work, then you will have the ability to rub this energy off on your entire team.

Attitude

If you are aware that your boss's superiors like graphs and analysis, then prepare such presentations for your boss.

Attire

Dress in appropriate business attire while at work. A two piece suit for both men and women is the safest choice.

Graphical Resume

In your resume, avoid using graphics unless you are in a creative field. It is safe to use a border and shading.

Responsibility

Try to keep a journal of all the behaviors that you might think are unethical, unprofessional of your boss.

Stress

Be alert while at work. If you have a crisis in your hands, be calm and composed. Avoid unnecessary drama at work.

Growth

To achieve your goals, make the use of technology, information skills and practical tools to get the solutions.

Resume

In your resume summary, always provide information about major certifications, training, IT skills or education.

Attitude

If  your boss has a difficult management style, it doesn't mean you have to take it, respond with professionalism

Team Handling

Learning better communication skills is to ease and improve your relationships with management and coworkers.

Negotiation

Be aware of salary ranges and structures in other companies to be confident while negotiating your own salary.

Network

Your network of contacts will be most helpful when there is a problem or an opportunity. Grow your network.

Attitude

Think positively at all times. Maintain mental discipline by not allowing thoughts of failure into your head.

Attire

Dress in a manner that your position calls for. A well-groomed look with ironed attire is always impressive

Video Conferencing

Move sparingly and do not fidget. During a video conference, every movement is heightened by the camera.

Recession

For a successful job search during recession, you must modify your job search methods and manage goals.

Balance

Maintain work-life balance. Without a balance, you become addicted and like all addictions you lose.
Source: Career Dialogue

Work Life Balance

Ways to maintain work-life balance

  Below are few of the tips to help you strike a perfect work-life balance

Get Organized

Time management is of the essence when it comes to maintaining work-life balance. Spending more time in office doesn't necessarily translate into productivity,
The key is to maintain discipline on the job. That includes coming on time, or possibly even a tad earlier; not taking extending coffee or lunch breaks, or whiling away time on gossip. It's purely about prioritization

List Priorities

If you don't have a good work-life balance, you can be successful but not happy. To achieve both, it's necessary to focus on four life quadrants: work, family, friends and self, .All four are equally important. If you focus on all these and maintain discipline, it's more-or-less a done deal.

Develop Interests

Get interested in things other than work and make time for them. It could be something as simple as catching a movie, working out or pursuing an interest at an individual level or with friends and family.

Make sure you are allocating part of your spare time to something enjoyable. Switch off completely when you're spending time with your family.

Learn to Say 'No'

Putting in that extra bit is good, but it's equally important to know when to put your foot down and say no. Many of us are under the impression that saying no or refusing to do something beyond what we are supposed to can be detrimental to our careers. But that's not true. There's no point in doing something out of a false sense of guilt or obligation. Setting boundaries is essential.

Pursue Your Calling

Identify your areas of interest and do what interests you. We often tend to take a job because there's a certain aura around it or our peers are doing it. Instead, by taking up something that interest you can avoid undue stress.

Article Courtesy - Economic Times

Respect

Respect is the foundation of all good relationships, including those you have with your colleagues.

Responsibility

Understand the primary responsibilities of your job. Never think " I will find out someday anyway".

Feedback

• It is important to ensure that you feedback constantly to your boss about how things are going

Goals

One should be aware of ones weaknesses and strengths while deciding their goals in the career.

How to Present a Letter of Interest for a Job

A letter of interest for a job — more commonly known as a cover letter — is a document you send with your resume that discusses exactly why you are qualified for the position. A good letter of interest will include how your experience relates to the open position and gives you the opportunity to sell yourself in ways a resume cannot.

1.  Format your letter professionally. A cover letter is a business letter and should be formatted with your address at the top, along with the recipient’s address, date, professional salutation, body and closing. Check your word processor for templates if you are unsure about proper format methods; cover letter examples also are easily available with a Web search

2.   Use a professional greeting, along with a specific name as much as possible. For example, address Sam Smith as “Dear Mr. Smith” instead of “To whom it may concern.” Call the company and ask who you should address the letter to if it is not immediately clear from the position description.

3.  Write a personal — yet professional — anecdote to open the letter. Many job seekers start a letter of interest with a similar opening that does not capture an interviewing manager’s attention. Instead, try using a short anecdote that relates to the job, like how a previous achievement led you to the job. This will capture the interviewer’s attention and make it more likely he will read the whole letter.

4.  Expand on your resume. Your resume is there to give the facts about your educational and professional experience, so do not simply rehash this info in the letter. Instead, relate how your experience can help the company achieve its goals; the interviewer can read more specifics on your resume.

5. Close your letter with a call to action. The end of a cover letter should summarize your qualifications for the job and inform the interviewer how you intend to proceed. For example, write that you will followup with him on a certain date if you have not heard back and stick to it. This shows that you are motivated.

6.  Close the letter with a professional sendoff, like “Sincerely” along with your name and contact information.

Source: CareerBuzzle

Leadership

As a leader, don't hesitate to admit your mistakes, rather admit them openly

Feedback

Ensure that you feedback constantly to your boss about how things are going

Interview Tips:

Practice answering questions in advance and give examples frequently

EMail and Research

Don't ever send an email without doing your research online first

Researching the company

Before you attend your interview, remember that you are interviewing the company as well. Research the company through internet or trade publications.

Standing out

While attending an interview, keep this in mind : How can I make yourself stand out when there are so many other candidates looking at the same job?

Thank You Letter

Once the interview is over, send a thank-you letter to all individuals with whom you interviewed. Build your professional network at all times.

Team Handling

Give your team the ability to share with you the matters where they need changes. Recognize those who suggest positive changes and encourage them.

Interview Tip:

If presented with an application, fill it out neatly and completely. Do not use "See attached resume" as a response to questions

Resume - Sales Pitch

As a job seeker, your resume is always your sales pitch, highlighting qualifications, experiences, skills and passion to your potential employer.

Job changes

Do not decide to leave your job just because your peers are leaving. Later you might glorify the job you left and regret why you decided to leave

Promotion

Merely being intelligent, hardworking, and loyal is not enough anymore. Now you have to make a conscious attempt to promote yourself and your skills

Perfectionism and Success

• For a healthy mindset at your workplace get enough rest and sleep, avoid over-committing yourself to the work at hand and resist perfectionism.

• To be successful at work, the most important lesson is to give your best effort to every job assigned to you no matter how trivial it may seem.  

Speak clearly and having agendas

• Answer the interviewer's questions in a direct and concise manner. Don't beat around the bush or try to guess answers to queries you don't know.

• Prepare for the meeting with an agenda, set times and designated monitors. Make sure all the participants have received the agenda in advance.

Interview and Resume tips

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

• While composing your resume, be sure to structure it with effective phrases and bullet points. A resume should read like television listings.

Responsibility and Knowledge Management

• Practice taking responsibility for your own actions. Do not play the blame game when things go wrong. You will gain people's trust this way.

• It is easier to do anything if you have the right tools. And one of the best pieces of equipment is knowledge. Update your skills regularly.

Interview Tips and Friendly Attitude Helps

• Maintain direct eye contact with the interviewer; this will show that you are confident in your abilities and that you have nothing to hide.

• Be friendly and connect with colleagues from all departments. This way, they will be more willing to  help you in case you encounter a problem.