This post is about Customer Related Jobs in "B to C" companies which sell to individual consumers rather than to other companies. Examples include FMCG companies like Hindustan Unilever or Nestle, OR Garment companies like Raymond or Levis, Mobile Handset manufacturers like Nokia and any such companies.
Nov 28, 2011
Job Functions - Customer Related Jobs Part - 1
This post is about Customer Related Jobs in "B to C" companies which sell to individual consumers rather than to other companies. Examples include FMCG companies like Hindustan Unilever or Nestle, OR Garment companies like Raymond or Levis, Mobile Handset manufacturers like Nokia and any such companies.
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Check Some Facts Before Applying for a Job
Check these Facts before attending an interview and before accepting an offer
You will soon be attending interviews both on/ off campus. You need to consider the following aspects about the company you intend to interview with:
Did they tell you about your job role or were you given a job description? Were you told or are you aware what the job is all about? If it sounds too rosy, be prepared to be a bit disappointed if/ when you join.
You will soon be attending interviews both on/ off campus. You need to consider the following aspects about the company you intend to interview with:
Did they tell you about your job role or were you given a job description? Were you told or are you aware what the job is all about? If it sounds too rosy, be prepared to be a bit disappointed if/ when you join.
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Nov 27, 2011
Suggested CV Format
We had covered what the ingredients of a CV are, earlier, in one of our pages given at the top our blog home page. Please go through that before you check out this post. The CV is the first level at which a candidate gets eliminated so you have to make sure that your CV has got content that the company is looking for, and that there are no grammatical errors or spelling mistakes. While there is no single perfect format that we can suggest, given below is the format for a fresher's CV which is acceptable.
Name
Address for Communication
Mail ID
Contact No.
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Nov 24, 2011
Social Media - How to Use to Start a Career
Social media, like LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook, can help you connect with people who can help you start and then grow your career. However, this can work both ways. Social media when used the wrong way can backfire and can even lead to the withdrawal of a job offer. It’s important to be careful and consider what you shouldn’t do, as well as what you should do, when using social media to search for a job.
Create an Online Presence Now
When you're looking for a job, it's important to have an online presence where you can showcase yourself. Your online profile will help you connect with contacts that can help in your job search. If your profile is good it is bound to attract a recruiter, either today or tomorrow. So, get onto LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook, NOW.
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Nov 23, 2011
Guest Post - A Career in Journalism.
Ashok Nair is currently Head of Corporate Communication in a large group. He has a career of over 20 years in advertising and has specialized in creative writing for Press, Print, Film and Internet. Here he gives tips on beginning a career in journalism.
A Career in Journalism.
This is the media age. Thousands of television and radio channels, newspapers, magazines and journals compete for the viewers’, listeners’ and readers’ attention. Adding to the competition is the Internet, considered by many as the ultimate medium of all.
This is the media age. Thousands of television and radio channels, newspapers, magazines and journals compete for the viewers’, listeners’ and readers’ attention. Adding to the competition is the Internet, considered by many as the ultimate medium of all.
Nov 22, 2011
Job Functions - Positions in IT / Software Services
The IT Services Industry is heavily dependent on skilled people to deliver services, generally in the form of Projects, to clients. So teams are formed and disbanded as projects are started and completed. To do this efficiently, most companies have a standardized structure for project teams with well defined roles. While each company has its own terminology, by and large the following roles are typical to IT /Software Services companies.
Nov 21, 2011
Body Language in Job Interviews
The days when the job seeker had to submit a handwritten application letter while applying for an job interview are over. Today, most employers prefer people to apply online, and almost all job seekers Google for job opportunities. But one thing has not changed; the body language of the applicants displayed during job interviews and how they make the first impression as they enter the interview room.
Tool to Rate your College
As mentioned in an earlier post rating your college can serve many purposes. To name a few:
- To take a decision on whether to join a particular institution or not.
- To help others make a rational decision on whether to join a college.
- As a feedback to a college to help them improve.
A college earns its reputation on two major aspects. Firstly, on how many students join/ apply to join the college and secondly, on how many of its final year students found jobs when they finally graduated.
So, rather than just guessing or going by misleading advertisements, it would be worthwhile putting in a little bit of effort and assess the college you want to join or which you would like to rate, for the benefit of others.
Nov 17, 2011
Industry View -Skill Development: the New Growth Strategy for Corporates
Post from Article by Mr. Dilip Chenoy - CEO & MD of the National Skill Development Corporation
For many Indian organizations, skills development has now moved from being something nice to do and talk about in Annual Reports under initiatives taken on the CSR front to a sort of a must-do in order to stay competitive and relevant.
For many Indian organizations, skills development has now moved from being something nice to do and talk about in Annual Reports under initiatives taken on the CSR front to a sort of a must-do in order to stay competitive and relevant.
Key Technical Skills
In our earlier post, "Strategy for getting selected" we discussed the selection process and about the screening methods and tools used by HR managers to eliminate unsuitable candidates. There are several posts dealing with general skills, attitude etc. But what makes a candidate stand out for selection is the set of Key Technical Skills s/he is able to demonstrate.
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Nov 16, 2011
Strategies to get Shortlisted - Group Discussion Tips
Group Discussions (GDs) are screening tools used by HR Managers to eliminate unsuitable candidates.
A Recruiter would rather spend quality time and do a thorough interview of 10 candidates to finally select one rather than interview 100. So s/he uses a GD and bring down the number of candidates to be interviewed.
A Recruiter would rather spend quality time and do a thorough interview of 10 candidates to finally select one rather than interview 100. So s/he uses a GD and bring down the number of candidates to be interviewed.
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Nov 15, 2011
Basics of E Mail Communication
Email is the preferred means for both business and personal communications and it is very important to ensure that you don't get into a problem because of a bad email.
It is very important that you have a businesslike email id; not one like hungrytiger@xyz.com. If your id is provocative or flippant, by all means use it for your personal communication but create a new id with your name for all job related purposes.
Here is a table with the dos and don'ts of email communication
It is very important that you have a businesslike email id; not one like hungrytiger@xyz.com. If your id is provocative or flippant, by all means use it for your personal communication but create a new id with your name for all job related purposes.
Here is a table with the dos and don'ts of email communication
Job Functions - Positions Related to Finances
We are sure at least some of you would like to know what persons holding different positions in organizations do. We'll do several posts to clarify. These posts will be labeled "functions".
In this post we will positions dealing with money.
So what’s the difference between a Commercial Manager, a Finance Manager and an Accountant? What’s an Account Manager?
In this post we will positions dealing with money.
So what’s the difference between a Commercial Manager, a Finance Manager and an Accountant? What’s an Account Manager?
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Nov 14, 2011
Attitude
Attitude is the most important attribute that is checked in an interview process. It is like an umbrella; it overshadows every other attribute or quality that is checked.
What Corporates Look for
Here are certain key questions and what is expected from you when recruiters from companies interview you. The technical skills expected will be discussed in a subsequent post.
What does an interviewer look for/ what do I expect when I interview you?
What does an interviewer look for/ what do I expect when I interview you?
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Sticking to a Job
Sticking to a Job
Mr. Narayan Murthy, the former head of Infosys once stated, LOVE YOUR JOB, BUT NEVER FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR COMPANY BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE COMPANY STOPS LOVING YOU.
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Nov 13, 2011
Industry View - To be an employable, self-worthy employee -- from Mr. Baburaj V Nair
Some tips from Mr. Baburaj V Nair, Vice President-HR, Harrison’s Malayalam Limited.
To be an employable, self-worthy employee, the youngsters need to imbibe only a few aspects of fundamental life.
To be an employable, self-worthy employee, the youngsters need to imbibe only a few aspects of fundamental life.
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Nov 10, 2011
IT Services Industry
This is the first of a series of posts on different industries. We will take up one industry in each post. This Post deals with what to expect in IT Services.
The IT Industry Comprises:
IT Services
ITES - BPO
Engineering Services, R&D and Software Products and
Hardware
IT Services
IT Services companies provide Information Technology services to companies using products or projects, many of which may be developed by other companies.
The IT Industry Comprises:
IT Services
ITES - BPO
Engineering Services, R&D and Software Products and
Hardware
IT Services
IT Services companies provide Information Technology services to companies using products or projects, many of which may be developed by other companies.
Nov 9, 2011
Essential Soft Skills
The term "soft skills" describe a person’s non-technical skills and abilities. Besides professional skills, employers look for core employability skills.
Employers are likely to perceive soft skills as sometimes more important than professional skills probably because they feel that professional skills can be brought up to acceptable levels far more quickly. CEOs and HR managers are, therefore, ready to hire persons who demonstrate a high level of soft skills and then train them for the specific jobs available.
Employers are likely to perceive soft skills as sometimes more important than professional skills probably because they feel that professional skills can be brought up to acceptable levels far more quickly. CEOs and HR managers are, therefore, ready to hire persons who demonstrate a high level of soft skills and then train them for the specific jobs available.
Nov 8, 2011
Spoken & Written Communication and Listening Skills
How good are you at verbal communications?
Do you ensure that the person receiving your communication understands what you are saying?
Are you convincing?
Every professional has to talk to persons of varying backgrounds and technical knowledge levels. What and how he conveys information will depend on whom he is talking to. Try explaining a technical point, like say hardware, to a non- technical person and see the difficulty in getting the message across.
Do you ensure that the person receiving your communication understands what you are saying?
Are you convincing?
Every professional has to talk to persons of varying backgrounds and technical knowledge levels. What and how he conveys information will depend on whom he is talking to. Try explaining a technical point, like say hardware, to a non- technical person and see the difficulty in getting the message across.
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Tricky but Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few questions for you to prepare.
Tell me about yourself. This is a way of finding out how you organize your thoughts, how you articulate them, and on which information you choose to focus. Make a short, organized statement of your education and professional achievements and professional goals. Then, briefly describe your qualifications for the job and how you can contribute to the organization.
Tell me about yourself. This is a way of finding out how you organize your thoughts, how you articulate them, and on which information you choose to focus. Make a short, organized statement of your education and professional achievements and professional goals. Then, briefly describe your qualifications for the job and how you can contribute to the organization.
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Nov 1, 2011
Strategy for getting selected
How to Use this blog
You should first read the page Preparing for Selection. You will find that the best starting point for this blog. You will find many posts with background information that you will need to identify your Dream Job and start on the exciting journey into the employment space.
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