Little things do matter when it comes to your resume. Even a little comma or period can deny a copywriter his job. Take adequate care to ensure that your resume is picture perfect. Indeed, the advent of word processors has made our job very easy and we can dish out resumes according to the job and the company. The interview is largely determined by the resume and the way in which it is arranged. HR professionals accept the fact that the resume acts like the index of the person. Here are some silly mistakes that people commit while preparing their resume that can play havoc during interview times.
Objectives and organizations
All of us are used to include the common hackneyed objective. It states that you aspire to be a part of a world-class organization that focuses on growth ensuring your career growth as well. Ever wondered why most of the resumes end in the database at the very first glance. It is primarily due to this objective statement in the resume. Stop saying about the organization you would like to work with. Use your word space to mention what you aspire to become in the near future and clearly mention your long term goals as well. This adds clarity to the expectations of the company. Clarity and commitment attract immediate attention as these are the qualities least expected from any candidate. Your expectations from the company can be stated during the interview or further interactions once your resume is screened and accepted. Most HR managers are tired of seeing the same objective in all the resumes and seek something specific about the job.
Some people with experience are fond of adding a summary of their experience and do not mention any objective. This might be helpful when you wish to do some freelancing or would like to volunteer to some activity. When it comes to a new job, you need to have some aspirations and they should be obvious in the first glance at your resume. Experienced people can frame an objective that lists out the past and present and states the future aspiration. Simple sentences can be framed taking into consideration the answers to the following questions. Where do you dream to go in your career in the future? Your objective statement begins with the single phrase that comes as an answer to this question. What is your experience and what are your strengths? The strengths and experience together can form a part of your second part of your objective. Avoid using complicated sentences. It is better to break up your objective statement into two sentences - the first sentence reflects your aspiration and the second should reflect your experience, strengths, and skills.
Profile, Skills and competencies
Different resumes include different sub-sections called as profile, skills, and so on and so forth. Most people include skills such as team playing skills and ability to adjust to adversary conditions. However, these skills need not be mentioned in one's resume. It is better to include objective skills that are in tune with your job requirements. An accountant might include his expertise in Tally in this section. This captures more attention and there will be more expectations on you.
Ultimately, it is how you to live up to these expectations in the interview that matters.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Monday, June 26, 2006
The Right Interview Skills
Walk-in interviews are quite interesting. It is difficult, often, to have some preparation about the company. Under some situations, there is little time left when a friend informs of such an interview at the last moment or the HR consultant calls you an hour before. There is a process through which one can deftly handle such testing situations.
•Frame the Mindset. Your approach is largely determined by your mindset. If there is a fear lingering somewhere in your mind about the lack of preparation, it automatically shows off your behavior. The most effective way to avoid such deliberations is to prepare your mindset in such a way that you are comfortable and ready to face any interview at the last moment. Indeed, the focus is on your previous job or knowledge which hardly requires any preparation. Employers also test the qualities that take long time to master. Little facts about the company can be easily acquired through the company's website. Some intelligent candidates seek the company's brochure before they enter the interview chambers to get a hang of the company and gain some knowledge.
•Understand the interviewer. Even though most of the problems get solved once your mind is confidently set to face the interview, it is also essential to try to identify the psyche of the interviewer. There are some interviewers who tend to leave everything to the candidate while others focus on a structured interview to gage the skills of the candidate. Candidates either speak too much or too less due to factors such as curiosity. Remember the first interview you attended. Even though you wish to relaxed, you can hardly reflect such an attitude.
•Redirect the interview. Interviewers are often happy when the candidate is ready to express his knowledge with confidence and express deep interest in beginning a relationship with the company. Take time to understand the point of focus in the interview and re-direct the interview towards areas that you are strong at. In this way, you can put in your best efforts and get the best results. Relax as soon as you enter the interview chamber. This helps you recollect all the information that you feel is necessary.
•Frankness pays. There are many questions for which you might not know the answer. Learn to say that you do not know the answer. This creates an honest impression in the minds of the interview. There exist some interviewers who accept even wrong answers during the interview and reject the candidates later. Therefore, speak only when you are fully confident of the answers to the particular question. You can display your high levels of confidence assuring accuracy at the same time.
•Establish a cordial atmosphere. On the whole, establish an amicable atmosphere with your words and body language. Stay comfortable and display confidence as you proceed with the interview. Leave no chance to praise the company for it's worth. Do not involve in over-praise or adulation. List out the characteristics of the company that best suit your interests with adequate care.
Remember that with each interview you can add a lot of experience that helps you later in your job. Never get disgusted with the failure of an interview. There is a burgeoning growth in the opportunities and grab the opportunity that best suits your interests and talents.
•Frame the Mindset. Your approach is largely determined by your mindset. If there is a fear lingering somewhere in your mind about the lack of preparation, it automatically shows off your behavior. The most effective way to avoid such deliberations is to prepare your mindset in such a way that you are comfortable and ready to face any interview at the last moment. Indeed, the focus is on your previous job or knowledge which hardly requires any preparation. Employers also test the qualities that take long time to master. Little facts about the company can be easily acquired through the company's website. Some intelligent candidates seek the company's brochure before they enter the interview chambers to get a hang of the company and gain some knowledge.
•Understand the interviewer. Even though most of the problems get solved once your mind is confidently set to face the interview, it is also essential to try to identify the psyche of the interviewer. There are some interviewers who tend to leave everything to the candidate while others focus on a structured interview to gage the skills of the candidate. Candidates either speak too much or too less due to factors such as curiosity. Remember the first interview you attended. Even though you wish to relaxed, you can hardly reflect such an attitude.
•Redirect the interview. Interviewers are often happy when the candidate is ready to express his knowledge with confidence and express deep interest in beginning a relationship with the company. Take time to understand the point of focus in the interview and re-direct the interview towards areas that you are strong at. In this way, you can put in your best efforts and get the best results. Relax as soon as you enter the interview chamber. This helps you recollect all the information that you feel is necessary.
•Frankness pays. There are many questions for which you might not know the answer. Learn to say that you do not know the answer. This creates an honest impression in the minds of the interview. There exist some interviewers who accept even wrong answers during the interview and reject the candidates later. Therefore, speak only when you are fully confident of the answers to the particular question. You can display your high levels of confidence assuring accuracy at the same time.
•Establish a cordial atmosphere. On the whole, establish an amicable atmosphere with your words and body language. Stay comfortable and display confidence as you proceed with the interview. Leave no chance to praise the company for it's worth. Do not involve in over-praise or adulation. List out the characteristics of the company that best suit your interests with adequate care.
Remember that with each interview you can add a lot of experience that helps you later in your job. Never get disgusted with the failure of an interview. There is a burgeoning growth in the opportunities and grab the opportunity that best suits your interests and talents.
Monday, June 19, 2006
Interview Etiquette
Are there any set rules to follow while attending a job interview? The interesting part is that most employers get to understand our personality even before we make ourselves present for the interview. This is done in different ways.
1. Your resume acts as an interface to introduce your personality even before you present yourself. Therefore, begin with making your resume to suit with your personality and learn to reflect the same personality as you attend the interviews.
2. Specify certain key words in your profile and master them as you learn to attend the interviews. A candidate who has mentioned that his key strength is confidence was very nervous in the interview and this reflected lack of honesty. Avoid making these silly mistakes. Stick to what you say in your resume.
3. Prepare yourself and your resume to suit the job requirements. People are coming up with on-the-fly resumes to each interview that they would like to attend. When you try to apply for two different jobs, prepare two different resumes that suit each job. The internet is a great resource with many samples related to each job.
4. Following the minimum guidelines necessary when it comes to your style of dressing, try to be as bold as possible when you attend the interview. Lack of courage is often misinterpreted as caused some guilt feeling within. Administrative experts suggest that certain candidates who lie on their resume with regard to experience or education are more nervous and they show signs of guilty and are easily avoided.
5. Psychological experts suggest you to be ready to the interview. A candidate who is well dressed but has no knowledge about the company is easily ignored. Allocate your resources to know more about the company and get equipped with some homework even before you face the interview. Apart from the age-old rules of interviews such as punctuality, these rules are fast gaining prominence.
6. Honesty is appreciated by employers. Try not to beat around the bush when you are unsure of the answer of a particular question. Learn to say no when you do not know the answer. There are certain situations in which the interviewer accepts the answer even if it is wrong and later rejects your application. Avoid these mistakes and remain honest in your approach towards the interview.
7. Experienced people who stick to an organization for a good number of years are often frightened to face interviews when they have to change the organization. The problem can be avoided by understanding more about your current job and the responsibilities needed for the new job. Most interviewers try to grasp your knowledge in the domain by asking you to relate to your experiences in the job. This gives little time to question you in subject related matters. Even managers are in search for people who have adequate practical knowledge. The subject knowledge can be imparted through coaching and training while it takes a long time to really gain the practical knowledge. Hence, the next time you wish to attend an interview, make a broad perspective of your current job and try to relate it as much as possible. This also adds to the confidence as you are ready to be interviewed.
Remember that the interviewer is also nervous to meet people. Reinforce the fact that this interview is not your last chance to strike gold in any company. Put your best foot forward and get prepared for the worst.
1. Your resume acts as an interface to introduce your personality even before you present yourself. Therefore, begin with making your resume to suit with your personality and learn to reflect the same personality as you attend the interviews.
2. Specify certain key words in your profile and master them as you learn to attend the interviews. A candidate who has mentioned that his key strength is confidence was very nervous in the interview and this reflected lack of honesty. Avoid making these silly mistakes. Stick to what you say in your resume.
3. Prepare yourself and your resume to suit the job requirements. People are coming up with on-the-fly resumes to each interview that they would like to attend. When you try to apply for two different jobs, prepare two different resumes that suit each job. The internet is a great resource with many samples related to each job.
4. Following the minimum guidelines necessary when it comes to your style of dressing, try to be as bold as possible when you attend the interview. Lack of courage is often misinterpreted as caused some guilt feeling within. Administrative experts suggest that certain candidates who lie on their resume with regard to experience or education are more nervous and they show signs of guilty and are easily avoided.
5. Psychological experts suggest you to be ready to the interview. A candidate who is well dressed but has no knowledge about the company is easily ignored. Allocate your resources to know more about the company and get equipped with some homework even before you face the interview. Apart from the age-old rules of interviews such as punctuality, these rules are fast gaining prominence.
6. Honesty is appreciated by employers. Try not to beat around the bush when you are unsure of the answer of a particular question. Learn to say no when you do not know the answer. There are certain situations in which the interviewer accepts the answer even if it is wrong and later rejects your application. Avoid these mistakes and remain honest in your approach towards the interview.
7. Experienced people who stick to an organization for a good number of years are often frightened to face interviews when they have to change the organization. The problem can be avoided by understanding more about your current job and the responsibilities needed for the new job. Most interviewers try to grasp your knowledge in the domain by asking you to relate to your experiences in the job. This gives little time to question you in subject related matters. Even managers are in search for people who have adequate practical knowledge. The subject knowledge can be imparted through coaching and training while it takes a long time to really gain the practical knowledge. Hence, the next time you wish to attend an interview, make a broad perspective of your current job and try to relate it as much as possible. This also adds to the confidence as you are ready to be interviewed.
Remember that the interviewer is also nervous to meet people. Reinforce the fact that this interview is not your last chance to strike gold in any company. Put your best foot forward and get prepared for the worst.
Corporate Etiquette
Changing rules and changing times often leave a person confused as to what the contemporary corporate etiquette is. There are many employees who have tried to keep in touch with the corporate etiquette, while others have been going in their own way to establish a completely new set of rules.
The only rule is to establish rules of your own. There is no corporate etiquette or meeting etiquette or conference etiquette in the true sense. Certain marketing executives try different ways to suit their etiquette to that of the culture of the clients they often visit. They are perplexed at the variety of cultures available in the market. Things that appear similar in the outline have remarkable differences and deviations that can understood with little observation. The most important thing that has to be reflected in your etiquette is your confidence. Be confident. If you are able to reflect your confidence through your body language and etiquette, most of the job is done. The focus should be on the task at hand and an air of confidence reinforces the efficiency factor. You also need to be honest and straight forward in your approach. Companies have stopped becoming particular about the type of tie you wear or the dress that you wear to a particular conference. There are many more brand images to the company. An executive clad in casual wear stunned all the people in a conference with his simple presentation that suited the tone of the meeting and he ended up getting the contract. The focus, therefore, has shifted to the mindset that concentrates only on growth and development of the companies.
Earlier, administration executives were busy framing the different materialistic attributes such as office wear to describe the corporate etiquette. Nowadays, most of it is left unsaid and executives are learning it through observation. There are many factors that one will be able to master only after completely understanding the culture of the organization. It is this culture that determines the way in which a person has to present himself. So, marketing executives should learn to reflect their own companies rather than try to act like the clients while visiting the client's place. This gives the marketing executives a chance to showcase the culture of their organization. Business relationships can thus be fostered through mutual understanding of each other's cultures.
It has become fashionable for marketing executives to be addressed as brand ambassadors of the company. The responsibility of the marketing executive, therefore, does not end at showcasing the products the company and giving stunning presentations about these products. They need to carry themselves in such a way that the client should be eager to establish an immediate relationship with such a company. This makes use of the Brand Image concept where the marketing executives themselves act as the Brand representatives of the company. There are other intangible factors that have to be taken into consideration while reflecting one’s company. The demeanor from the initial contact such as a smiling interaction and such trivial things leave a lasting impression in the minds of the client and hence it is necessary to follow one’s rules before trying to understand the Corporate Etiquette.
The only rule is to establish rules of your own. There is no corporate etiquette or meeting etiquette or conference etiquette in the true sense. Certain marketing executives try different ways to suit their etiquette to that of the culture of the clients they often visit. They are perplexed at the variety of cultures available in the market. Things that appear similar in the outline have remarkable differences and deviations that can understood with little observation. The most important thing that has to be reflected in your etiquette is your confidence. Be confident. If you are able to reflect your confidence through your body language and etiquette, most of the job is done. The focus should be on the task at hand and an air of confidence reinforces the efficiency factor. You also need to be honest and straight forward in your approach. Companies have stopped becoming particular about the type of tie you wear or the dress that you wear to a particular conference. There are many more brand images to the company. An executive clad in casual wear stunned all the people in a conference with his simple presentation that suited the tone of the meeting and he ended up getting the contract. The focus, therefore, has shifted to the mindset that concentrates only on growth and development of the companies.
Earlier, administration executives were busy framing the different materialistic attributes such as office wear to describe the corporate etiquette. Nowadays, most of it is left unsaid and executives are learning it through observation. There are many factors that one will be able to master only after completely understanding the culture of the organization. It is this culture that determines the way in which a person has to present himself. So, marketing executives should learn to reflect their own companies rather than try to act like the clients while visiting the client's place. This gives the marketing executives a chance to showcase the culture of their organization. Business relationships can thus be fostered through mutual understanding of each other's cultures.
It has become fashionable for marketing executives to be addressed as brand ambassadors of the company. The responsibility of the marketing executive, therefore, does not end at showcasing the products the company and giving stunning presentations about these products. They need to carry themselves in such a way that the client should be eager to establish an immediate relationship with such a company. This makes use of the Brand Image concept where the marketing executives themselves act as the Brand representatives of the company. There are other intangible factors that have to be taken into consideration while reflecting one’s company. The demeanor from the initial contact such as a smiling interaction and such trivial things leave a lasting impression in the minds of the client and hence it is necessary to follow one’s rules before trying to understand the Corporate Etiquette.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Nurture your Network
What is the best way to search for a new job while working? The easiest way is to nurture your network from the beginning. This not only lets you plan your career ahead, but informs you of any new opportunities that you can immediately grab without any hassles. How can you grow and nurture your network?
We all do it everyday. We communicate with people. We make friends with whomever we get in touch. We often have long-lasting relations with important people. The key to success is to make this process more serious and doing it with a purpose. Firstly, frame your career goals for yourself. Update yourself with all the skills and abilities necessary to reach your goals. Constant up-gradation of skills is very essential. Once you are sure of your career goal and you are geared enough to accept such a responsibility, begin communicating. Communicate your career goal with clarity to everyone you come across. Indeed, to intensify the growth of your network, identify the most important people who can have a strong influence on your career growth. There are many people who have significant contacts and who can really show you the correct route to the right person. These are the indirect agents and learn to stay in regular touch with all such acquaintances. Here is the list of prospective people who can become a part of your network.
Friends and family
You can suddenly be surprised to find your wife's distant family relative to be the recruiter in your field in a very big company. Similarly, your friends and their relatives can also be a great source. Stay in touch with all your friends and family members and be ready to help anyone to seek a return favor in times of necessity. Family acquaintances can always be an advantage. Identify all the influential people in your family circle and all you have to do is just stay in regular touch with the most significant members. Beware of the fact that any perceived insignificant person can become significant overnight.
Business Associates
You work in different companies and come across different colleagues in different companies. These colleagues can help advance you to the right position and guide you in the right direction. Use the advantage of networks of your colleagues to move up the corporate ladder and realize your goals. Outshine within your sphere of work so that your skills are well noticed by all the members of your team. This adds an extra edge and your talents will soon approach in the mind. Similarly, amicable colleagues are wanted by everyone and soon you receive opportunities and people vie to work with you.
Former Professors and Classmates
These form a significant group of people who can come to your help. Remember to be in constant touch with all the former professors who might shift to bigger universities and have contacts with bigger organizations in this process. Learn to capitalize on the advantage of newer acquaintances of all your friends, family, colleagues, and former instructors.
With the advent of internet and numerous networking capabilities available on the internet, utilize every chance to showcase your skills on online groups and message boards and get in touch with all the significant people with great enthusiasm. Networking, one day, will pave you the way to reach your career goals with a great amount of ease.
We all do it everyday. We communicate with people. We make friends with whomever we get in touch. We often have long-lasting relations with important people. The key to success is to make this process more serious and doing it with a purpose. Firstly, frame your career goals for yourself. Update yourself with all the skills and abilities necessary to reach your goals. Constant up-gradation of skills is very essential. Once you are sure of your career goal and you are geared enough to accept such a responsibility, begin communicating. Communicate your career goal with clarity to everyone you come across. Indeed, to intensify the growth of your network, identify the most important people who can have a strong influence on your career growth. There are many people who have significant contacts and who can really show you the correct route to the right person. These are the indirect agents and learn to stay in regular touch with all such acquaintances. Here is the list of prospective people who can become a part of your network.
Friends and family
You can suddenly be surprised to find your wife's distant family relative to be the recruiter in your field in a very big company. Similarly, your friends and their relatives can also be a great source. Stay in touch with all your friends and family members and be ready to help anyone to seek a return favor in times of necessity. Family acquaintances can always be an advantage. Identify all the influential people in your family circle and all you have to do is just stay in regular touch with the most significant members. Beware of the fact that any perceived insignificant person can become significant overnight.
Business Associates
You work in different companies and come across different colleagues in different companies. These colleagues can help advance you to the right position and guide you in the right direction. Use the advantage of networks of your colleagues to move up the corporate ladder and realize your goals. Outshine within your sphere of work so that your skills are well noticed by all the members of your team. This adds an extra edge and your talents will soon approach in the mind. Similarly, amicable colleagues are wanted by everyone and soon you receive opportunities and people vie to work with you.
Former Professors and Classmates
These form a significant group of people who can come to your help. Remember to be in constant touch with all the former professors who might shift to bigger universities and have contacts with bigger organizations in this process. Learn to capitalize on the advantage of newer acquaintances of all your friends, family, colleagues, and former instructors.
With the advent of internet and numerous networking capabilities available on the internet, utilize every chance to showcase your skills on online groups and message boards and get in touch with all the significant people with great enthusiasm. Networking, one day, will pave you the way to reach your career goals with a great amount of ease.
New Team Management
Here is the tale of the successful team leader who has successfully groomed his team members to scale new heights as they succeeded in one assignment after the other. The real trouble for the team leader began when there is no more stability in the composition of the team. There is a constant change in the members of the team. The team dynamics are under constant change as well. People with diverse characters and good amount of experience began working together under him and new problems started cropping under the carpet. There is a gradual decline the quality of the work delivered by the team. The leader is worried about reaching the goals of the team. With the deadlines fast approaching, he hardly has any time to follow his traditional strategy of understanding the personalities of his team members and direct their energies in the right direction. In fact, the more experienced members of the team tend to take things for granted and continuously involve in doing things on their own. The sudden promotion of the team leader to deal with experienced people seemed to be a short-lived dream. This happens in most situations where managers have to prove their worth as leaders carefully dealing with the new team members.
Leadership entails continuous change in style. Leaders need to understand the fact that different rules apply for different people. The fact that young executives need more authoritative leaders and the more experience executives need participative leaders has to be realized. However, if the leader fears that the goals cannot be reached by being participative in nature, he needs to go a step further. The focus on motivation and rewards significantly increases at this juncture. The zeal for recognition increases as experience increases for the executives. It is this aspect that the leader has to take into advantage and imbibe the goals of the team within each and every team member.
Secondly, every one is interested in playing the blame game and no one is willing to take responsibility for their actions. The leader has to begin taking the responsibility for the failure of the team and should plan the activities in such a way that no single executive is blamed for the failure of the entire team. At the same time, the focus on rewards and recognition of the entire team in times of success should be attributed to the entire team. Competitive spirit also needs to be encouraged. However, the leader has to emphasize the fact is necessary to work together to win in the competition. The team cohesiveness has to be ensured under all circumstances.
Promotions are favored by everyone. However, many managers and team leaders tend to misinterpret their new responsibilities as mere extensions of their old positions. Indeed, there are a lot of transformations necessary on the part of the team leader and his style of management. The manager needs to be proactive, not only to the external forces, but also to the internal forces that can often act detrimental to the organizational objectives if not properly handled.
Leadership entails continuous change in style. Leaders need to understand the fact that different rules apply for different people. The fact that young executives need more authoritative leaders and the more experience executives need participative leaders has to be realized. However, if the leader fears that the goals cannot be reached by being participative in nature, he needs to go a step further. The focus on motivation and rewards significantly increases at this juncture. The zeal for recognition increases as experience increases for the executives. It is this aspect that the leader has to take into advantage and imbibe the goals of the team within each and every team member.
Secondly, every one is interested in playing the blame game and no one is willing to take responsibility for their actions. The leader has to begin taking the responsibility for the failure of the team and should plan the activities in such a way that no single executive is blamed for the failure of the entire team. At the same time, the focus on rewards and recognition of the entire team in times of success should be attributed to the entire team. Competitive spirit also needs to be encouraged. However, the leader has to emphasize the fact is necessary to work together to win in the competition. The team cohesiveness has to be ensured under all circumstances.
Promotions are favored by everyone. However, many managers and team leaders tend to misinterpret their new responsibilities as mere extensions of their old positions. Indeed, there are a lot of transformations necessary on the part of the team leader and his style of management. The manager needs to be proactive, not only to the external forces, but also to the internal forces that can often act detrimental to the organizational objectives if not properly handled.
Is it your Resume?
Is it your Resume?
The wonderful resume samples and resume writing services available online often tend to mislead you. When you work so hard to come up with a dazzling resume with all the right contents at the right places, do you take enough pains to ensure that your resume reflects your skills and abilities? Experts say that the resume is the index of your personality. The personality that includes your skills, abilities, experience, and expertise.
Undoubtedly, it is your resume that lands you at the interview and you are confident of steering from there. However, there have been many candidates who have been ruthlessly rejected within the first few minutes of the interview process. This can be attributed to the lack of connection between what is shown in the resume and what the person actually is. Indeed, resume writing is not as easy as searching for sample resumes in a search engine and copying and pasting the information that best suits your profession. By doing so, you tend to paint a false picture. No company is willing to take people who are interested only in copying others and have no inclination to showcase their actual character. Honesty matters. Keeping aside the fake experience that people often include in the resume, there are many other little mistakes that tend to have detrimental effects on your career as a whole. Be wary in adding words to your resume. While some people stick to the same age old format of writing an objective to scale heights in organization, others go to the extent of adding qualifications and other details that they are not actually associated with. The first impression is the best impression. Try not to hamper the first impression that your resume makes on your behalf.
Similarly, do not exaggerate your responsibilities or overstate your achievements. A marketing executive included some of the responsibilities of a marketing manager in his resume to attract the attention of the recruiter. The recruiter, having enough knowledge of all the roles and responsibilities, immediately rejected the application. Such blunders are to be avoided under any circumstances.
Remember that a best looking resume with all the requirements is enough to land in a job. Indeed, if the interviewer finds that you are not in par with your resume, you will be easily eliminated. This is due to the reason that your resume gives birth to a good number of expectations. If you fail to live up to the expectations in the first interaction or interview, you will be easily shown the door. It is considered as deception to include false information in the resume.
Sometimes, due to nervousness, it might happen that you do not exhibit confidence and it can become a barrier to securing the job. Management experts, hence suggest you to be in tune with the process of your work and carry samples wherever possible. Programmers can prove their ingenuity by coming up with new innovative ideas and little programs that win accolades. Similarly, writers can carry samples of articles that they have written.
Last but not the least; take adequate care in designing your resume in such a way that it completely reflects your physical significance. Lie on your resume and you are doomed to failure even in the long run.
The wonderful resume samples and resume writing services available online often tend to mislead you. When you work so hard to come up with a dazzling resume with all the right contents at the right places, do you take enough pains to ensure that your resume reflects your skills and abilities? Experts say that the resume is the index of your personality. The personality that includes your skills, abilities, experience, and expertise.
Undoubtedly, it is your resume that lands you at the interview and you are confident of steering from there. However, there have been many candidates who have been ruthlessly rejected within the first few minutes of the interview process. This can be attributed to the lack of connection between what is shown in the resume and what the person actually is. Indeed, resume writing is not as easy as searching for sample resumes in a search engine and copying and pasting the information that best suits your profession. By doing so, you tend to paint a false picture. No company is willing to take people who are interested only in copying others and have no inclination to showcase their actual character. Honesty matters. Keeping aside the fake experience that people often include in the resume, there are many other little mistakes that tend to have detrimental effects on your career as a whole. Be wary in adding words to your resume. While some people stick to the same age old format of writing an objective to scale heights in organization, others go to the extent of adding qualifications and other details that they are not actually associated with. The first impression is the best impression. Try not to hamper the first impression that your resume makes on your behalf.
Similarly, do not exaggerate your responsibilities or overstate your achievements. A marketing executive included some of the responsibilities of a marketing manager in his resume to attract the attention of the recruiter. The recruiter, having enough knowledge of all the roles and responsibilities, immediately rejected the application. Such blunders are to be avoided under any circumstances.
Remember that a best looking resume with all the requirements is enough to land in a job. Indeed, if the interviewer finds that you are not in par with your resume, you will be easily eliminated. This is due to the reason that your resume gives birth to a good number of expectations. If you fail to live up to the expectations in the first interaction or interview, you will be easily shown the door. It is considered as deception to include false information in the resume.
Sometimes, due to nervousness, it might happen that you do not exhibit confidence and it can become a barrier to securing the job. Management experts, hence suggest you to be in tune with the process of your work and carry samples wherever possible. Programmers can prove their ingenuity by coming up with new innovative ideas and little programs that win accolades. Similarly, writers can carry samples of articles that they have written.
Last but not the least; take adequate care in designing your resume in such a way that it completely reflects your physical significance. Lie on your resume and you are doomed to failure even in the long run.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Feeling Dizzy at Work
The nature of the work determines whether you are happy with your work or you are disappointed. You are bound to be happy when there is a great amount of activity in the work. However, once your work gets repetitive and monotonous, you tend to feel extremely bored and lazy. This disrupts the work flow and there is a decrease in productivity. It initiates a cycle of de-motivation and disappointment. If you are de-motivated, you are disappointed and vice-versa.
The way in which we tend to plan and distribute our work is the main reason behind feeling lazy and drowsy. There are innovative ways through which we can distribute our work efficiently and implement it effectively. Let us begin with an exercise. Divide your activities into three categories - activities that require lot of energy, enthusiasm and concentration, activities that are to be done in coordination with others, and activities that require only half of your attention. The common mistake that most of us commit includes the last category in the odd times of the day such as the time after lunch. The period before taking lunch is the time when you can prefer to do such activities. Experts suggest you to consider activities that require coordination with other employees immediately after lunch. It all depends on the nature of the work. There are many more categories and sub-categories into which you can divide these activities.
Once you are done with scheduling your activities, learn to alienate your workplace from laziness and dizziness. If we feel dizzy for a day and repeat it for the second day, there are many chances that this particular activity gets synchronized in your brain for that particular period of time every day and very soon develops into a habit that you can hardly change. Hence, it is better to avoid associating any negative feeling with your workplace. This is the numero uno mistake that people often commit. They tend to avoid different negative implications to the workplace. There are others who tend to bring the tensions from home and associate such feelings with the workplace. Decorate your workplace or cabin in such a way that there is a peaceful ambience with subtle messages. Such interesting associations tend to help you in the long run. With the ever increasing competition, it is becoming increasingly necessary for you to stay on your heels every other moment and grab any opportunity as it comes. It is difficult to accept opportunities when your mind is roaming in a completely negative world and all the doors are shut immediately. It causes for a sudden pause in the communication flow and there is no information reaching your sub-conscious mind. It develops a negative attitude that has all the chances of ruining your career. Hence, it is very essential to associate positive feelings to the workplace and develop a positive attitude. This makes your workplace very enchanting and you like to complete your work in time. Deadlines will soon be taken as interesting challenges and the entire team works towards completing the project before schedule. Most of the companies focus on only monetary benefits. It is necessary to lie emphasis on the two weapons that the company can use - rewards and recognition. Let all the employees vie for the competition.
The way in which we tend to plan and distribute our work is the main reason behind feeling lazy and drowsy. There are innovative ways through which we can distribute our work efficiently and implement it effectively. Let us begin with an exercise. Divide your activities into three categories - activities that require lot of energy, enthusiasm and concentration, activities that are to be done in coordination with others, and activities that require only half of your attention. The common mistake that most of us commit includes the last category in the odd times of the day such as the time after lunch. The period before taking lunch is the time when you can prefer to do such activities. Experts suggest you to consider activities that require coordination with other employees immediately after lunch. It all depends on the nature of the work. There are many more categories and sub-categories into which you can divide these activities.
Once you are done with scheduling your activities, learn to alienate your workplace from laziness and dizziness. If we feel dizzy for a day and repeat it for the second day, there are many chances that this particular activity gets synchronized in your brain for that particular period of time every day and very soon develops into a habit that you can hardly change. Hence, it is better to avoid associating any negative feeling with your workplace. This is the numero uno mistake that people often commit. They tend to avoid different negative implications to the workplace. There are others who tend to bring the tensions from home and associate such feelings with the workplace. Decorate your workplace or cabin in such a way that there is a peaceful ambience with subtle messages. Such interesting associations tend to help you in the long run. With the ever increasing competition, it is becoming increasingly necessary for you to stay on your heels every other moment and grab any opportunity as it comes. It is difficult to accept opportunities when your mind is roaming in a completely negative world and all the doors are shut immediately. It causes for a sudden pause in the communication flow and there is no information reaching your sub-conscious mind. It develops a negative attitude that has all the chances of ruining your career. Hence, it is very essential to associate positive feelings to the workplace and develop a positive attitude. This makes your workplace very enchanting and you like to complete your work in time. Deadlines will soon be taken as interesting challenges and the entire team works towards completing the project before schedule. Most of the companies focus on only monetary benefits. It is necessary to lie emphasis on the two weapons that the company can use - rewards and recognition. Let all the employees vie for the competition.
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