PATH HAI THEEK OR PATHETIC – WE DECIDE….

While we look at the rear view mirror, we suddenly, bring our focus back on the way ahead. Even as we concentrate on side view mirror and see someone over-taking and zoom past us, we have to take control and use right combination of brakes, clutch and accelerator. We always have to keep changing our...

ADDRESSING ATTRITION

There are various factors that affect an individual’s decision to leave a job. While an employee’s leaving the job is considered attrition by one organization, it is looked at as talent acquisition by the new organization and to the individual it means a career move, economic growth and enhanced quality of life etc. Hence, what...

INTERVIEW – APPLYING & PREPARATION

A call for an Interview from an organisation can mean that you are the right candidate or certain aspects reflected in your profile suit the current requirement of the organisation. In fact, it is estimated that 80% – 90% of the candidate’s profiles are rejected at the application stage. This happens for the simple reason...

NEGOTIATING SALARY

Negotiating the “Right Cost” for the right resource is as crucial to the employer as is the “Right Salary” for the prospective employee. Employers tend to prefer those candidates who already earn a good income. While these candidates cost more to employ, their higher incoming salaries are assumed to reflect greater competence, initiative and achievement....

RESUME WRITING TIPS

One of the most important factors for landing a job is your Resume. It is often the first impression that a potential employer has of you. In fact, it is estimated that 80% – 90% of the candidate’s profiles are rejected at the application stage. Therefore your resume must capture the employer’s attention. You should...

INTERVIEW DONT’S

Arriving Late Be on TIME. Walking in for the interview late sends a negative first impression to potential employers. Get detailed directions to the interview site and arrive 10 minutes early. Inappropriate Appearance Be decently dressed. Improper clothes and grooming can jeopardize an interview. Casual clothes are definitely out. Your objective should be to dress...

HOME LOANS : BEWARE!!

Getting a home is every Indian’s dream and getting a home loan is a lengthy procedure. It might look simple in the bank’s advertisement, the fact remains that there are a lot of hiccups in the entire process. The objective of this article is to ensure that your home loan becomes a hassle-free experience. Applying...

FROM THE FINANCIAL ADVISORY DESK :

Finances have always been the mainstay of life. This is more so in these modern times when most of us have carreers in private and globalised businesses and our lives are planned on leveraged finances. To keep ahead in life, we need to manage our financial affairs with a lot of planning and care. In...

Interview Tips

The Resume One of the most important factors for landing a job is your resume. It is often the first impression that a potential employer has of you. Therefore your resume must capture the employer’s attention. Entering the Interview room / Conference Room Enter the room with due permission of the interviewer. Shake hands firmly...

How to deal with this Recession?

Belief Believe in what you are doing. Have conviction in the value addition and consequent wealth creation ability of your work. Delivery Focus and concentrate on your current work. Try to deliver as much as possible. Skill Development Utilize your spare time in training yourself or in consolidating your system of work. Cost Cutting Try...