19May
By: Suchitra Mishra On: May 19, 2017 In: Career, Job Offers, Recruitment Comments: 0

Yes, we know! There are no shortcuts to success. But if you are on a job hunt, this post is something you cannot miss. Based on our years of experience helping job hunting candidates like you land their dream jobs, we have put together some insider tips (or hacks as...

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09May
By: Suchitra Mishra On: May 9, 2017 In: Motivation, Volunteering, World of Work Comments: 24

“ Volunteering isn’t only working, it is about learning and unlearning.” She was 13 years old when she first volunteered. In her own words, “That first brush with volunteering was so breathtaking. After that I couldn’t be stopped.” While most of her peers were busy giving exams and following...

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04May

Mentoring is not just a duty; it’s a place for both, the mentor and mentee, to feel safe, reflect and feel empowered! When you decide to take on, or accept a mentee, along with your role as a mentor comes responsibility, trust and commitment. It is a relationship premised...

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20Jan
By: Suchitra Mishra On: January 20, 2017 In: Job Offers, Recruitment, Resume, World of Work Comments: 10

What do recruiters want ? A recruiter starts work every morning with one objective – find the best candidate for his/her client and fill the open position ASAP. A candidate hunting for a job wakes up with this thought – may today be the day when I land my...

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21Mar
By: Suchitra Mishra On: March 21, 2016 In: Career, First Job, Resume Comments: 2

The very first thing that should be in place, when you start applying for jobs is your resume. If this is your first job application experience, writing a resume for the first time can get confusing – what to put in to your resume, what to leave out and which format to...

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08Feb
By: Suchitra Mishra On: February 8, 2015 In: Interview Comments: 0

Virtual interviews are the norm today given the globalization of the world of work. We have put together a few pointers on acing telephonic or Skype interviews for you. Skype is a largely preferred medium for interviewing in the current times. Here are some interview tips for getting the process right! 1....

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05Feb
By: Suchitra Mishra On: February 5, 2015 In: Interview Comments: 11

If you land yourself an interview for your dream job, chances are (almost a 100%) the first round will be a telephonic interview, unless it is a walk-in. In this series of blog posts, we talk about e-interview etiquette and preparation required for skype/telephonic interviews. This one talks about...

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21Jan
By: Suchitra Mishra On: January 21, 2015 In: Interview, Office Etiquette Comments: 0

When appearing for an interview, most people hardly ever plan out for the interview before the big day. This is a tragic mistake for we all know preparedness is the key. When you go prepared for your job interview, it speaks volumes about your professionalism and your enthusiasm for the job. Here...

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05Jan
By: Suchitra Mishra On: January 5, 2015 In: Interview Comments: 9

There are some standard questions that are asked in most interviews. We have put together a series of posts to help you prepare for these interview questions and answer them like a boss.   “What do you know about our company?” Companies like to know that you took the...

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05Jan
By: Suchitra Mishra On: January 5, 2015 In: Interview, Job Offers Comments: 2

Continuing with the previous post about salary negotiation, we talk about bonuses, flexibility and the two super hit, tried and tested methods for negotiating your salary – the Noel Smith-Wenkle Salary Negotiation method and the Jack Chapman Salary Negotiation Method. Regarding the Bonus At times, a large chunk of...

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