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TCS Technical test (OOPS concept)

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 03:11:00 -0800

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Accenture recruitment Analytical Test

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 05:53:00 -0700

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Accenture recruitment Aptitude Test

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 05:50:00 -0700

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How to find a job in the time of recession

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 07:25:00 -0700

This is the first article in the series of articles written with the intention to give people answer on how to find a job in the time of recession question. In this article we will concentrate to resume writing, or to be more specific, what mistakes you should avoid when writing your resume.

In the time of the recession for every job opening there is hundreds, if not thousands application and resumes send. So if you think that HR officer or HR department will closely read every single one of them you are totally wrong. To improve your chances to make your resume stands out and find a job you should avoid:

1. Wrong contact info: Believe it or not there are numerous resumes with missing or wrong contact info. Before submitting revise and check that your name, address, phone and email are correct. And please avoid email addresses like wildgirl69@email.com or bigboy@email.com.

Those kinds of emails only prove to HR officer that you are not serious candidate. Use emails in format: name@email.com.

2. Resume without a focus: employers only scan your resume for about 20-30 sec, and they want to immediately see what you are good at and if your skills match their job requirements. When writing a resume it is best to use same keywords that employer used in job description. So if job description asked for "article writer with experience in sport coverage" use that same formulation when writing your resume. Of course that only applies if you got that experience.

3. Resume focused on your needs and not the job seeker needs: Very simple, don't write things like: "I'm applying for this job because I'm unemployed", or "I seek higher paying job", or similar. How can you find the job if you only speaking about what you need? Use formulations like: "I'm applying for this job because with my current knowledge I can contribute to success of your business" or something like that. Believe me, you will have much better chances to get that job.

4. Not using bulleted style: much easier for employer to read and preferred by every HR professional.

5. Resume templates from Microsoft Word: Employers have seen thousands and templates don't stand out. Most of them have strange formatting. Be unique. You should prove that you're the best man for the job and it's hard if your resume looks like everybody else.

6. Lies: Please don't lie! It's very easy to find that out and how to find a job if you are labeled as a liar? HR people know each other and there is great chance that you will be checked out. So, don't lie about having references if you don't, about reasons you left your previous employment etc. If they label you as a liar not only you'll lost any chance to get the job you're applying to, but most likely you will lose any chance to find a job in that company or in any other company if the HR officers knows each other.

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TCS 2011 Test1

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Mon, 8 Jul 2013 22:44:00 -0700

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Unique Interview Questions

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 22:39:00 -0700

The reason why the recruiters are into asking unique questions is to see the capability of the candidate on how well he or she can handle their work successfully and effectively and also to see how well they can handle a crisis situation.

Here are some of the unique interview questions which the recruiters ask during the recruitment process:

1. Which is your favorite food?

This question is asked by the recruiters just know your self confidence and to know how well you understand yourself.

2. Can you mention the name of the last book you read?

It can be asked to know whether you have the habit of reading books because many recruiters likes to hire candidates who read books as they would have gained more knowledge from that.

3. What are your interests apart from your profession?

Knowing a person’s interest can be helpful for the company because they can utilize it in a better way whenever need.

4. If you are given 2 chocolates and you have five people to share it with, how will you divide it equally?

This question can be asked to know the creativity in you.

5. If you are the author of a book and you are supposed to give it a unique title, what would you give?

A good answer for this question tricky question can be helpful for the company because in a company they assign projects to every employee to handle and you must be creative enough to succeed in that project and get credits for the company.

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Work, Education and Free time

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:12:00 -0700

These days there are very few jobs for life, you always have to be thinking one step ahead if you want to develop your career or job prospects. Take students gone are the days where you did your degree without having a job. Now there a 23 year old students studying MBA´s and holding down full time jobs. Sometimes this is just to help to try and pay off their rising education bills other times its to support a family which they now have. Another reason is because of the job market demanding that you have experience and the degree and this generation want to get ahead as quickly as possible.

HOW DOES THIS AID YOUR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT?

Working while studying because you are in too much debt helps you to learn time management and finances. Working to help support your family also helps but maybe your personal development should have started before you decided to start a family. If you had learned to use protective measures in your relationship and/or had thought through the financial burden of having children while you yourself had not finished your education yet, you might not be feeling overwhelmed right now trying to balance school, work and family life. Getting a job due to the job market demanding experience and the degree but then not being able to concentrate fully on either can have devastating effects. Don't just take any job that you can get, if you are really serious about getting experience and that degree or MBA choose a company that will support this and understand when it is exam time and you need to devote more hours to study than to getting that report in on time.

One of the basics of personal development should be common sense however this is not something you can do a course on. The closest thing would be a course on decision making and analysis. You also have to be motivated. You can get a mentor to help and guide you but at the end of the day they are not you only you can take the steps needed to get you where you want to be. Now with the Internet there is no end of information on any given topic you just have to take the time to search. If you want to improve your skills there are a lot of free courses out there. Or if you can use the skill in your current job maybe you can get your company to help pay. Anything is possible you just have to be realistic with your time and money and your abilities. Nothing can help you more than knowing yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes.

A lot of people wait until something happens to them before they start thinking about there next job or career. This can happen due to a milestone birthday or being made redundant. This is being reactive not proactive. You should always be thinking of the next move before you become stuck or unhappy in your current job. This is part of work life balance. Career changes cant happen overnight you need to plan 2 to 6 years to get the skills, openings and experience needed to change your career successfully. Whatever skill are in demand now will not be the in thing in 6 years time. Take your time and don't rush into picking something new to do nothing would be worse than taking 3 years to move to something you hate. Of course dot forget to network even when you don't think you have a network start with friends and family, you never know where it will lead

Don't forget to think about retirement. It is never to early to start putting money aside and also think about what you might like to do with all that free time. Maybe join some associations, chair on some boards. This is a time where you could study again something you have always wanted to study but did not as you did not think it would have been useful for a job or you got talked out of it when you were young. What about travel is there a country you have always wanted to visit? What language do they speak? I have always wanted to learn to fix bikes and cars and by the time i retire i will have the time and money to spend on this.

Also have fun you may find that things you do in your free time will help you gain skills that will prove invaluable in a different job or career. For example you may be doing a flower arranging course were you meet someone who is looking for a partner in there wedding planning business. Along with your great organizational skills this might be an area for you to look into.

Personal and professional development are one and the same it just depends on how you use it.

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10 Tips to Improve Confidence Quickly

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 05:01:00 -0700

If you want to improve confidence in your daily life, there are many ways you can go about it. This is, after all, a serious issue that affects every aspect of your life. It's worth devoting some time and energy to this goal!

The tips we will be covering here are not meant to be comprehensive, but designed to get you moving in the right direction. Some of them may not seem like they are directly connected to confidence, but they really are. These tips are not listed in any particular order of importance. Focus on the ones that you resonate with.

1. Learn how to breathe! Seriously, people lacking in confidence are usually shallow breathers. If you need help, study yoga, chi gung or look for books or courses on proper breathing. If you don't get enough oxygen, you will tend to feel anxious and lacking in confidence.

2. Get regular exercise. This is another way to get more oxygen, and it also gives you better health overall, which is important for confidence. Pick an exercise program you will enjoy, whether it involves sports, a gym or hiking outdoors.

3. Learn something new. Pick something that you don't urgently need to do, but that you always wanted to know, like a new language, art, dancing, cooking, a musical instrument or sport. Don't pressure yourself to excel at it, just have fun picking up a new skill.

4. Change your habits. Start in small ways, like the routes you walk or drive. Try eating different food, try a new hair style or way of dressing. It doesn't have to be drastic. The point is, people who lack confidence often seek a feeling of safety in comfortable routines -and stepping outside of your comfort zone is something you need to get comfortable with!

5. Get rid of clutter. Dump those old magazines, papers, clothes you'll never wear, broken toys from when you were twelve, etc. This is good advice for almost anyone, no matter what their issues. In this case of confidence, however, this will help you feel more clarity and a sense that you can move in new directions.

6. Pay attention to your speech patterns. Very often, people with low self confidence speak in a low or halting voice. Don't shout at people, but focus on making yourself heard. Do this when ordering your morning coffee, when talking on the phone or at a meeting at work.

7. Don't agree with everyone! Being agreeable is another habit many people need to break. Don't argue just for the sake of it; in fact you don't have to argue at all. The point is not to go out of your way to show people that you agree with them when you either disagree or are neutral. You could say something like, "I can see you point of view, but I haven't quite made up my mind yet." What you say is really not as important as how you feel as you're saying it. It's not your job to boost everyone else's ego!

8. Sit, stand and move with confidence. This may seem either silly or obvious, but how you hold yourself has a lot to do with how you feel about yourself. It works both ways. If you are feeling anxious or lacking in confidence, you will tend to slouch, look downwards and unconsciously try not to take up too much space. Yet doing these things reinforces these very feelings. So if you can sit up straight, look directly at people and walk in a way that shows you are comfortable in your own skin, you will feel this way.

9. Mirrors are your friend. At least, you can make friends with them. Very often, when we are not feeling confident, we don't like to look at our own reflection. This is another exercise that is very simple, and you don' t need to go overboard with it. When you are near a mirror, just look yourself in the eyes for a few seconds. Try to smile and feel some love for yourself. If you are in public, you can do this in a low key manner. Most importantly, don't avoid looking at yourself!

10. Keep up appearances. This may sound superficial, because it is! We are talking about appearances here. Dress in a way that makes you feel good about yourself. Likewise, keep your hair styled in a manner that compliments you. You don't need a gigantic budget to accomplish this. Just make the most of what you have, and pay attention to how you look. This isn't to impress people, it's to show yourself that you are taking the time to look your best.

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Finding graduate engineering jobs is easy. Honesty

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:43:00 -0700

In the next couple of months you would be a fresh graduate ready to take a big step in your career. Starting your job hunt while in college can save you a lot of valuable time. But at the same time, you would want to live every moment of the last days of college which you will relish for the rest of your life.

In the midst of this tug-war between college and career, do you wish finding graduate engineering jobs was easy and quick? Puff! Your wish is fulfilled. Your genie is specialist recruitment sites for the engineering community. They have a huge database of jobs exclusively for engineering graduates. You can filter your job search as per location, sector, function and discipline.

Wait a minute. Don't mistake it to be just another job board. On engineering job board you will find companies that deal in engineering products at its core. You can set your job preferences, get updates and apply for jobs with a few clicks. If you are passionate about engineering and ambitious about your career, publish your CV on an engineering job board. Your CV stands a chance of being noticed by world renowned companies.

No need to haul out your laptop or jump to your PC to check the latest vacancies. You can get the latest updates right on your mobile phone. Most of the graduate engineering jobs boards have a mobile version of their website. You can take a quick look at the fresh jobs each day on your phone. You can get just-posted jobs streamed to your inbox while watching a movie with friends.

Say you are a graduate looking for vacancies in design engineering jobs and you don't find it on the job board. What do you do? No worries, simply register your job requirements. You will be instantly intimated via email when the job is active. This way you get to apply for the job before others even get to know about it. This gives you a leg up over the others.
Some of the graduate engineering jobs boards offer CV builder tools to help you create an impressive CV within minutes.

Go prepared for the perfect job with a perfect CV. Register with a graduate engineering jobs board. Hundreds of exciting jobs are waiting for you.

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Summer Internship fair: earn stipend upto 15K

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:15:00 -0800

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How Fresh Graduates Can Grow Instead of waiting for the Company to help

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:32:00 -0800

Bangalore: As a small experiment, I had put up a skribit sidebar where anybody can suggest what I can write about. Little did I know that it would actually be used seriously. Someone posted the topic 'On how fresh graduates can learn independently and grow. Instead of waiting for the Company to help' and today, there are 9 votes on it!

To be honest, I think I am not qualified enough to answer this question. I am certainly no role model. But since 9 people have voted on it, I feel obliged to write something useful. I have jotted down some thoughts on what ideas and habits have helped me, it may not necessarily be useful for everyone. I hope these fresh graduates who voted will pick the best ideas and habits suited for them.
Character and Lifestyle

Instead of focusing on building a career, why not focus on building a character? The career will take care of itself.

* 'Sow an act, reap a habit; Sow a habit, reap a character; Sow a character, reap a destiny - George Dana Boardman
* As Cal Newport would say, 'Fix the lifestyle you want. Then work backwards from there'. Too often, we confuse the medium (lawyer, doctor, engineer, etc.) with the message (what is important to us, what we want to do). So it is far more important to figure out what you want out of life, then figure out how to achieve that rather than the other way around. And only you can figure this out for yourself.
* I would recommend reading First Things First by Stephen Covey to help you understand your priorities in life.
* Most important of all, find your inner peace. Remember that 'Satisfaction is within'.
Career Building.

Basically, you need to take initiative in what you want to achieve, no one can tell you what you have to do, life is not that simple. I am glad the original question poser said that he/she wanted to grow 'Instead of waiting for the Company to help', you have got that part right already.

I recommend reading:
* The Pmarca Guide to Career Planning, part 2: Skills and education
* Career Advice presentation by Garr Reynolds
* How To Get A Job Like Mine by Aaron Swartz

Get Results
* 'Results, Jay. Results. Otherwise you cant expect rewards.'- Vertigo novel, by Ashok Banker
* Do deliberative practice, not just 'a lot of work.'
* Stick to the 10-year plan. There are no shortcuts to success.
Ultimately, you need to take action and get results. It is not enough to just plan and hope. As Morpheus would say, 'There is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path.'

Read
My personal slogan is 'I read. Therefore I do. Therefore I am.' If I compare myself to my school days and today, there has been a major transformation in character and outlook, and I attribute that purely to reading.

A great part of my learning also comes from writing, hence the blog, wiki, books, and twitter. It might seem like a waste of time, but I learn more by communicating. But that is just me.

* Read, Read, Read, the single advice given by Warren Buffett (one of the worlds richest men)
* Tactics For Reading, by Trent Hamm
* 25 Articles Every Student Should Read
* For every hour that you read, you must gain 3 hours of experience-Scott H Young
If you dont know where to start, I would suggest The Personal MBA Reading List.

Friends
Make valuable friends. This is the most important tip I can ever give you.
Equally important, make the right kind of friends. Yes, it is tough to let go of friends who you intuitively know are not the right influence on you, but speaking from experience, it is worth it in the long run.

As a wise man once said, 'Tell me who your friends are, and I will tell you who you are.'
Learn Your Trade

For example, if we are talking about a software engineer:

* Debugging is the most important skill, not coding. I wish I had known this when I was in college.
* Reading is a great habit that has a side-effect that you will also have the ability to read a lot of code and build up the structure inside your head about how the code works, just like you have to imagine what is written in a book or novel.

I also recommend reading:
* How To Be a Programmer
* Do Side projects
* Keep Learning

If you are looking for more in-depth knowledge, I would recommend taking a look at this Stack Overflow discussion.

Make A Difference
Consider this excerpt from a Business Week article:
One vocal camp even maintains that the repetitive nature of writing software code has corrupted Bangalores intellectual spirit. 'These 20-year-olds are like coolies, doing the same job over and over,' says CNR Rao, a Bangalorean scientist who has been an adviser to the Indian government for decades. The software industry, he says, has turned the city into a glorified sweatshop. 'Where is the innovation?' he asks. 'How does this contribute to anything but greed and commerce?'

The joy of programming is the joy of building and creating something. Wouldnt it be amazing if we can build and create something useful for other people? If yes, why arent we doing more of that? After all, there is no dearth of things that we can create.

Hopefully, I have given some food for thought here.

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Get Internships Earn stipend

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Difference Between Resume, CV & Biodata

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Thu, 1 Nov 2012 07:17:00 -0700

RESUME

Resume Is a French word meaning "summary", and true to the word meaning, signifies a summary of one's employment, education, and other skills, used in applying for a new position. A resume seldom exceeds one side of an A4 sheet, and at the most two sides. They do not list out all the education and qualifications, but only highlight specific skills customized to target the job profile in question. A resume is usually broken into bullets and written in the third person to appear objective and formal. A good resume starts with a brief Summary of Qualifications, followed by Areas of Strength or Industry Expertise in keywords, followed by Professional Experience in reverse chronological order. Focus is on the most recent experiences, and prior experiences summarized. The content aims at providing the reader a balance of responsibilities and accomplishments for each position. After Work experience come Professional Affiliations, Computer Skills, and Education

C.V. CURRICULUM VITAE

C.V Is a Latin word meaning "course of life". Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) is therefore a regular or particular course of study pertaining to education and life. A C.V. is more detailed than a resume, usually 2 to 3 pages, but can run even longer as per the requirement. A C.V. generally lists out every skills, jobs, degrees, and professional affiliations the applicant has acquired, usually in chronological order. A C.V. displays general talent rather than specific skills for any specific positions.

BIO-DATA

Bio Data the short form for Biographical Data, is the old-fashioned terminology for Resume or C.V. The emphasis in a bio data is on personal particulars like date of birth, religion, sex, race, nationality, residence, martial status, and the like. Next comes a chronological listing of education and experience. The things normally found in a resume, that is specific skills for the job in question comes last, and are seldom included. Bio-data also includes applications made in specified formats as required by the company.
A resume is ideally suited when applying for middle and senior level positions, where experience and specific skills rather than education is important. A C.V., on the other hand is the preferred option for fresh graduates, people looking for a career change, and those applying for academic positions. The term bio-data is mostly used in India while applying to government jobs, or when applying for research grants and other situations where one has to submit descriptive essays.
Resumes present a summary of highlights and allow the prospective employer to scan through the document visually or electronically, to see if your skills match their available positions. A good resume can do that very effectively, while a C.V. cannot. A bio-data could still perform this role, especially if the format happens to be the one recommended by the employer.
Personal information such as age, sex, religion and others, and hobbies are never mentioned in a resume. Many people include such particulars in the C.V. However, this is neither required nor considered in the US market. A Bio-data, on the other hand always include such personal particulars.

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TCS Aptitude Test

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:14:00 -0700

Increase your chances for getting selected for an interview by practicing the placement papers of companies like WIPRO, TCS, INFOSYS, Accenture, IBM, Motorola, Satyam, CSC, TI, Intel,HCL,HP, Tech Mahindra, etc.

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Mastering Public Speaking Through Three Basic Principals

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Fri, 5 Oct 2012 01:53:00 -0700

Mastering public speaking is an important step for people from all walks of life. Regardless of your career, at some point you will have to talk in front of people, so learning how to convincingly get your point across is vital.

Before even starting with your presentation delivery, take time to think about how your speech will sound and what it will feel like to the audience. And how is it going to feel to you to give the speech? Without visualizing the speech, it won't be as convincing. Visualization is simply a power that cannot be understated. By really thinking about how you will give your speech ahead of time, you'll be well on your way to mastering public speaking.

You absolutely need to have everything down before you give the speech as far as what you plan to say. Without a firm grasp of what you're going to say to your audience, you will fumble and feel nervous and shaky. But if you really know your content matter thoroughly, your chances of success with your speech will skyrocket. Take the time to rehearse and practice every part of your speech. It may seem basic, but this is a vital part of learning to master public speaking.

By that token, you should avoid statements that are negative about your public speaking abilities. Try not to think in terms of how much you hate public speaking or how bad you are at it, and instead focus on your positive speaking abilities.. No one is inherently bad at anything; public speaking is an ability that is acquired with time and practice. Instead, think "I can become a better speaker" or "I am already a good speaker and I am confident and successful".

Try to keep all three of these factors in mind when you go to deliver speeches to a crowd. The keys to focus on are visualization, memorizing your content inside and out, and really retraining your attitude to shift from negative to positive about your speaking abilities. By focusing on these things, you will be able to grasp the art of mastering public speaking.

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Tips for Controlling Your Speed in Public Speaking

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 07:40:00 -0700

Nothing is more frustrating than listening to a public speaker deliver a speech or presentation at 100 mph. A few minutes at this speed is one thing; however, 50 minutes or more at this pace can easily lose your listeners. Talking too fast is tiring for both you, the speaker, and your audience.

2 other factors that you should take into account are:

the faster you talk, the more likely you are to trip over your words; and,
if you have an accent, you are twice as likely not to be understood because of both your speed and your lack of clear diction or articulation.

One of the best ways to regulate your speed is to take a course in voice training because in discovering your true voice, you will have to slow down. (I am not talking about speaking slowly – you can do 80 mph and still be understood!) The breathing that you will learn will give you total control over your voice as well as your speed. Admittedly, if I have 5 minutes to talk about my business, I will speak a bit faster than if I have 20 minutes.

If you are not interested in improving the sound of your speaking voice but want a means of slowing down, I suggest that you get an audio book as well as the book in written form and practice reading out loud in time with the professional reader. This is a wonderful exercise that can make quite a difference. You will think that you are speaking too slowly. If you record yourself, however, you will discover that your slower speed is definitely not too slow and that you sound ‘normal.'

Often those who speak too fast are unable to hear it unless they are recorded. Your inner ear is comfortable with your quick pace. Listen to yourself on a recording, however, and your outer ear will recognize that you are too fast. [Your inner ear is how you hear yourself; your outer ear is how you hear your voice on your voicemail, for instance. Incidentally, your voice on recording equipment is how everyone else recognizes you.]

You may think that your speed in talking is not important but in today's hectic business world, in which people want an answer immediately, they do not want to have to ask to slow down or to repeat yourself because they cannot keep up with you.

Take control of your speed and let the rest of the world understand you the 1st time you say it

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Methods of Producing the Very Best Resume

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 04:52:00 -0700

Getting out to the real world with the best resume isn't so much a matter of promoting your achievements but concealing your failures. Essentially you would like to idiot proof yourself. This conscious decision goes a long way into making the very best resume you can that grabs the interest of employers looking for that idiot proof employee.

1. Lay it out- Load your best resume with the best formatting you can. Be clear and to the point. A hiring manager shouldn't need to examine a flow chart or cheat sheet to understand where you went to school or what your last job was.

2. Clean it up- Ditch the nonessential and go directly for the vital. Unless you like putting on an apron along with a funny hat drop the summer you worked at McDonald's from your potentially best resume. Put career experiences that are actually suitable. You're gonna be a tough sell strolling into a bank for the interview with a resume indicating all you did was rob banks for a living.

3. Dress it up- Remember hearing that extracurricular activities would certainly pay off in the future and that you'd have the best resume out there when you did something with your free time? Well, now is that point to inform everyone you rocked as a volunteer ladling soup to the homeless. It may sound sappy but exhibiting these outside activities show that you're able to go above and beyond the call of duty. Plus you'll look less like a callous jerk when the applicant next to you lists their moment scraping oil off seabirds as their pastime.

4. Professionalize-Make sure you're utilizing language that is becoming of a potential young specialist with the best resume available. Stating y'all, ain't or MaKinG yOur ResUmE LQQk l1ke ThIS!!! won't help you an inch.

5. Call Me- Including contact information isn't simply common sense but probably one of the most essential things on the best resume. List your name, mobile phone number and email address so that your sparkling fresh best resume has an owner attached to it.

6. Be Concise- Only the facts, ma'am. Keep to the basics with regards to describing your education and past job experience. Excessive information will bloat your resume. Cut the fat where you can employing direct verbs that summarize what you did at your last job. Keep your personal feelings at the door when it comes to creating the best resume.

Easy as that actually. Creating the best resume actually depends on you and your experiences. Just use action centric language that displays how much you really did at your earlier careers even if you hardly did something. With these six suggestions in mind you'll have the best resume in no time.

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WIPRO Networking Recruitment Test

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Wed, 5 Sep 2012 03:16:00 -0700

Increase your chances for getting selected for an interview by practicing the placement papers of companies like WIPRO, TCS, INFOSYS, Accenture, IBM, Motorola, Satyam, CSC, TI, Intel,HCL,HP, Tech Mahindra, etc.

To practice WIPRO's recruitment test visit: WIPRO Networking (ECE)
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When Nervousness Makes Your Voice Quiver

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 07:33:00 -0700

Has this ever happened to you? You stand to give your speech or presentation; and, when you begin speaking what comes out of your mouth is higher in pitch and quivering to boot. So what is to be done?

In most cases, nervousness is the cause of the quiver. (There are some voices, however, that quiver whether one is nervous or not.) There is a means of eliminating the quiver that works even when you are nervous.

Personally, I like nervousness. It is that wonderful rush of adrenaline that, if used to your advantage, can give you an edge in public speaking. What I don't want, however, is for your nervousness to be seen or heard. The quiver is definitely telling your audience that you would rather be somewhere else.

A quivering voice is the result of stress and pressure on your delicate vocal folds (cords) and throat. Nervousness exacerbates the problem. By learning how to breathe with the support of your diaphragm and allowing your chest to become your primary amplifier, you will find the quiver disappearing automatically. It is truly amazing to see and hear this happen.

When I was teaching at the college level, one of my students was a 40-year-old woman. Her nervousness was so great when she gave her 1st speech, that I was surprised she didn't stop and leave the room. By the end of the semester, however, the change in the woman was stunning. During this public speaking course, I taught all of my students how to find their ‘real' voice, the one that is richer, deeper, warmer and mature in sound. That was the reason her voice stopped quivering. She was still nervous but we were unaware of it because she was able to control it.

And, it is not just the nervous who can experience a shaking or quivering voice. This problem often affects the elderly and is sometimes heard in younger voices as well. Changing the way you produce your sound will not only solve the problem but give you a voice that is ageless – not too old – not too young. It will be warmer in quality, deeper in pitch, and much more resonant.

Your quivering voice will not go away until you eliminate the undue stress on your vocal folds which can only happen when you learn to support your breath and use your chest to power your sound. As an added bonus, you will find it is also the best means of controlling your nervousness in any form of public speaking.

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Accenture Campus Interview Questions

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:30:00 -0700

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To practice Accenture's recruitment test visit: Accenture Interview Questions
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Accenture Fresher Recruitment Pattern

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Fri, 3 Aug 2012 06:12:00 -0700

Increase your chances for getting selected in a company's recruitment process by learning from other's experiences i;e reading their placement experiences at CareerInfoline and by practicing the placement papers of companies like WIPRO, TCS, INFOSYS, Accenture, IBM, Motorola, Satyam, CSC, TI, Intel,HCL,HP, Tech Mahindra, etc.

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Moderately paced, steady, and bang on target!!

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:43:00 -0700

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Well that's how I'd sum up my progress in my first (and fortunately, only) attempt at CAT. Without any background or knowledge whatsoever about Management, I'd decided to take the plunge. And a blind plunge it was.

I had started in July with an attempt at CAT 2006 (Dunno why? But still...), started joining online forums and contacting remote friends for advice. I realized I was really miserable at quant, and focussed on quant itself for the month. I started with Arun Sharma, and pretty soon I was sitting for hours solving exercises. I'd spend up to an hour on some LOD III problems, (no other respite!) and still hope to get somewhere...

In august I started scouting for help, and in the course, joined the TIME aimcat series and a revision series with Munira Lokhandwala. The actual number of fundae in CAT are quite few, and even in the revision series, I think pretty much everything was covered. In the months of August and September, I focused a lot on solving section tests, and in my test taking abilities. The most important lesson here was to program myself to leave a question in 30secs/1 min if I could not reach a solution.

September and October were again spent in taking a lot of mocks. I'd borrowed papers from IMS, CL, CF, and PT practically everywhere and used to solve some 2-3 mocks every week. The important point was comparing my attempts with the 'easy' questions as listed in the keys to the mock. I was very active on Pagalguy, constantly keeping myself updated on AIMCAT's and CL mocks.

The last 3 weeks were spent solving quant and DI Topicwise from old TIME papers. The key here was solving in a group, as even if one of us got the answer, we could see the approach and rapidly move ahead.

Another important point I'd like to highlight here is the effect that the mock tests had on my confidence levels. Getting a top 100 rank almost every time and comparing my attempts with other scorers made me more and surer of my strengths and weaknesses in handling the CAT. In the end, it’s the confidence that you have in yourself that enables you to perform your best…

A Summary of my results…

XAT....Big time flop, scored 60 percentile in quant!

NMAT.....finally selected, merit no 121

IIFT....waitlisted
FMS....Converted MBA (MS) Paid and then withdrew fees

MH MBA CET....99.83 percentile (after 3 Back to Back GDPI’s and some travelling)
SNAP..... All India written Topper, selected in SIBM.

CAT.....99.90 percentile, converted MDI.
IIM’s (Separate from CAT yaar, all important!) Converted AHMEDABAD,
Calcutta, Indore, Kozhikode, Waitlist 152@ Lucknow

Moral of the story....No matter how many calls U convert, U are as good as the best college U converted. Cheers and best of luck!

Dinesh

IIM – Ahmedabad

Remaining Positive at Job Interview

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 05:01:00 -0700

Preparing for an important interview takes time and practice. The feeling of helplessness that overcomes candidates applying for a position can become a factor in the interview process. That sense of vulnerability can cause an interviewee to lack the self confidence that is sought by most employers. The following are tips and tricks can help you to take control of the interview.

Research, research, research. We would suggest that your research include, whenever possible, a conversation with an employee of the company or organization to explore the group culture which would clarify what they value, how they do business, how they treat people, and whether people enjoy working for them. The result of this arduous search will be the assurance that you can bring to an interview any and all available knowledge about the targeted company. This assurance will bolster the self confidence required to make that positive first impression and will help the candidate to be perceived as the problem solver that the company requires. The reason for this is that an employer will be seeking to hire someone capable of solving the company's problems.

Let me give you an Example! A well chosen example can be compared to the picture worth a thousand words which will vastly broaden the positive impact of any answer. Whenever possible, the question will be followed by a short but clear theoretical answer followed by the candidate saying: "Let me give you an example ". Use strategically chosen examples of your past achievements to clarify and illustrate your answers. A well chosen example can be compared to the picture worth a thousand words which will vastly broaden the positive impact of any answer. When asked about business solutions, for example, a candidate can show not only how he or she solved problems but also how they contributed to the success of others by quietly providing help and information behind the scenes which will show them as a team builder as well as a coach.

Answering the question. When a candidate is asked: "Tell us something about yourself", the standard ice breaker question, they could ask: "Do you mean personally or professionally". Answering the question, although it is not always easy, is an important part of controlling the interview. Such tactics portray a lack of focus and an inability or unwillingness to follow instructions all of which are characteristics undesirable in a potential employee. Answering the question, although it is not always easy, is an important part of controlling the interview.

Remain positive at all times. Being able to retrieve the positive elements of even the most negative situation is a desirable characteristic in an employee. Let us take an extreme example. Being fired or downsized can be the most negative experience possible. Yet some of the most successful executives in the history of business have been fired at some point in their career. Those who continued to be successful were not demoralized. They were able to portray there firing as a key learning experience and many were subsequently able to show exactly how what they learnt from that experience contributed to their future success.

The knowledge inherent in all four of these strategies will put the candidate in the power position of being able to deliver the message of their choice to a potential employer under any and all circumstances including the unpredictable situational questions. Practicing and mastering the techniques with friends, colleagues and references will bolster the confidence level of an applicant and will make any interview a positive experience.

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Tips on How to Prepare for a Job Interview

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Mon, 2 Jul 2012 04:59:00 -0700

Is it your first time for a job interview? Feeling quite nervous about it? Well you don't actually have to because if you do, you will not be able to concentrate well on your interview. Here are some tips to follow which may help you to be prepared enough for your job interview.

1. Do some research about the job
Find out as much as you can about the company or the organization. List the names of officers, department heads and managers
so you can identify to whom you should send your resume.

2. Be on time
It is the best way to start your interview right. Not only do employers not appreciate waiting for job applicants, but they will also think you are not careful about being on time for work or meeting deadlines. Remember first impression does matter, so don't let your employers have a bad impression on you by not being on time.

3. Wear appropriate clothes
Dress neatly and in a style appropriate for the job you are seeking.

4. Put your best foot forward
Remember one of the most important reasons for the interview is to show that you have the ability to do the job. Impress your employers by your witty answers and by being positive without being boastful though. Be courteous, alert and attentive all throughout the interview.

5. Ask questions
The interview is a two way process. Interviewers will more likely appreciate it if you will ask questions pertaining to the job you are applying for and it simply shows that you are really interested to be part of their company.

6. Write a "thank you" letter
Write a letter thanking the person or people you spoke to at the interview. You may also include in your letter clarifications about something during your interview.

With the tips mentioned, surely your interview will be a success. Just stay calm and be confident. As the saying goes "Do your best and God will do the rest."

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Warnings From Successful Time Management Experts

noreply@blogger.com (CareerInfoline) — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:04:00 -0700

We know how important time is in our lives. Often we do not utilize what limited time we have effectively. That is why we end up with piles and piles of tasks to do and jobs to finish. Without proper time management we are vulnerable to stress and an overload of responsibilities. Unfortunately most of us who are in such a situation cannot even begin to identify which task should be done first.

It is important in such a situation to give attention to the way we manage our time. Often we do things without much thought; the result is finding ourselves rushing from one task to another.

Needless to say there are habits we need to correct with regards to our time management practices. Here are a couple of things we should consider among tons of other issues.

A lot of us are guilty of multi-tasking. Whether we admit it or not, more than often we find ourselves doing too many things at the same time. Although it seems a good thing especially when we have a long list of tasks to attend to, most often though we end up only completing 50% of them. As a result we sacrifice the quality of our outputs and lessen our productivity even more.

Multi-tasking is a much less effective way of doing things since moving from one task to another normally leads to losing your momentum and focus. Yes it is okay to multi-task with simple activities. Remember to avoid doing it for those that demands deep thinking and complex thoughts. Give focus and attention to important tasks and maintain a level of discipline wherein you demand nothing less than the best when doing your duties. Especially when these are things that are crucial in achieving the goals and objectives you set out to accomplish.

That's the reason why it's important to properly plan, schedule and prioritize all your activities. Do this in the order you wrote your task on your sheet. Use no more than the time allotted to the task. Give it 100% of your attention.

Another common mistake that should be avoided is working in an environment that is not supporting the task at hand. For instance, having a messy work area leaves you with little room or none to focus on your duties. Working in areas where you are prone to being constantly interrupted often leads to wasting precious time. As your train of thought, momentum and flow are interrupted you also lose focus on your priorities.

It is important then to eliminate the clutter in your surroundings in order to create an environment where you can work freely towards achieving your plans.

Understanding yourself and managing yourself is very important. This will help you to enjoy life even more.

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