Categories
Career Advice Commentary

Communicate better using 5 smart brevity points

I am totally in awe with the smart brevity concept. In a very long time, recently, I came across a TED Talk worth taking notes, and I wrote about it on Linkedin. I had the choice to simply share the link to the video but here is the crux of what Jim VandeHei said in this TED TALK. After […]

Categories
Career Advice

New Year, New Advice

Looking for a career move in the New Year? There are a number of things that you need to do differently. While it is very important to tailor your CV as well as other application materials according the job advertised, the old-fashioned networking is often the most effective way of getting the desired attention of […]

Categories
Career Advice

Three Mistakes to Avoid While You Still Have a Job

It is a great blessing to be employed and in this situation not many people think of the bad times that could come ahead in case of a job loss. While it is true that not much can be done once your boss has made a decision about having you fired but there are still […]

Categories
Career Advice

Five Tips To Get Along Effectively With Your Boss

When you start a new job, your boss is the one person who will be evaluating your performance from day one and will play a pivotal role in determining whether you have a successful career or not. It is highly important to have a good relationship with your boss for better productivity at your job […]

Categories
Career Advice

Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking

As a sales and marketing professional, an essential requirement is excellent public speaking skills. This is a known fact to everyone when they join this profession. But what is just a myth is that without possessing good verbal communication skills you cannot be a part of the sales industry. And another myth is that verbal […]

Categories
Career Advice

Career Advice for Young Professionals

New to the corporate world? Not sure what to do and what not to do? Can’t figure out why your boss is not particularly happy with you?  These are some of the emotions most young professionals go through at the beginning of their career and if they don’t learn well, these situations linger on. Five […]

Categories
Career Advice

Seven Career Mistakes You Need to Avoid

At some point or rather many a times during our career, we have all made mistakes that we regret. Those mistakes have certainly shaped up our career the way it is right now. The wise thing to do is to acknowledge those mistakes, be aware of them, learn from them and then try to avoid […]

Categories
Career Advice

2010 Challenges: New Job Search Techniques

A lot of effective job search techniques of the past seem to have become obsolete. A monotone “Dear Sir or Madam” has to be revised in order to attract more attention. Here are two important things that need to be addressed to while seeking the right job: Revamp the resume Recruiters and hiring managers do […]

Categories
Career Advice

2010 Challenges – Career Networking

Recruiters and hiring managers, in the recent past, have been paying more attention to networking sites for searching the right candidate. In 2010, job seekers need to be much more conscious of their adequate presence on the internet so as to be approached directly by the recruiters. Professional networking and making and developing more contacts […]

Categories
Career Advice

Manage Your Stress Level

Stress can be good or bad. A certain level of stress is essential for high performance. Whether it’s a sales target deadline to be met, or a closure of a business deal, to reach a high level of efficiency, the adrenaline surge triggered by stress will play a pivotal role. And yet we also know […]

Categories
Career Advice

Is An Online MBA Degree Worth It

For advancement in your career it is essential to learn new skills time and again. This does not necessarily mean going back to school especially if you have a full time job. Online courses offer great help in acquiring the essential skills and excelling in your career. There are numerous reasons why an online MBA […]