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]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:06:49 GMT <![CDATA[Decoding the Job Description]]> If youve ever changed your job, then you know how frustratingly unclear Job Descriptions can be. If you havent changed any job but plan to, then make sure you know what to look for in a job description.

Often referred to as the JD (Job Description), they are strange creatures. Youd assume that writing a JD would be simple. Apparently its not. The nature of JD means that it will usually be long, vague, and unclear and will leave you thinking whether you really want to apply for the job or not.

In many large companies, Job Descriptions are often written by the person who has very little to do with the actual process of hiring. The final JD is usually polished, massaged, reviewed for compliance and comes out looking completely different from what the hiring manager wanted.

So how do you cut through all the unnecessary and useless information?

]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:56:01 GMT <![CDATA[10 Career Terminating Moves (CTMs) you should avoid]]> Managing your career is a full time job (pun unintended). Most columns will advise you on what to do to get ahead. This piece tells you what not to do.

Here are 10 CTMs you should avoid

]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:10:03 GMT <![CDATA[Convert Interviews into Job Offers ]]> Converting Interviews into Job Offers

Getting a lot of interviews but not being Job Offers? Here are some basic tips and guidelines that will help you improve your chances of converting an interview into a job offer.

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]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 07:49:10 GMT <![CDATA[Get yourself a Better Salary: The Tricks and Skills of Salary Negotiation]]> Negotiating your compensation for a Job offer is usually considered the toughest part getting a new job. You are always keep thinking whether you negotiated the right amount or not.

Well fear not, in this column, we will teach you how to identify the right level of compensation.

The approach to negotiating compensation is different depending on who contacted you for the job opportunity or who you contacted regarding the Job.

There are 2 possibilities

  • You can be in Direct contact with the Company
  • You can be in Contact with a Recruitment agency hiring for Company

In this Column we will be focusing on negotiating directly with Company

]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:42:56 GMT <![CDATA[Managing Your Boss]]> Managing ones boss is a very important part of keeping your job (as if that wasn't obvious enough). Here are a few tips on how to manage your boss better.

1. The Boss is always Right

Try to always agree with your boss as far as possible. Even when you disagree, try to put a positive spin on it. For example, if your boss says to use a red pen, say, "I agree that we should use a pen, but how about if we try blue in addition to red."

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:21:15 GMT <![CDATA[Top 10 Job Interview Questions. With Answers!]]> Ever been nervous while attending Job Interviews?

Getting stressed out thinking about what can be the likely questions and how you will answer them?

Well, help is at hand. Here is some expert advice on how to handle interview questions.

]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:43:20 GMT <![CDATA[5 ways to Negotiate your Compensation]]>

This is the second in our series on how to negotiate your competition.

In our earlier column we focused on how to go about negotiating the compensation directly with the company. In many cases, there is a recruitment agency, executive search firm or any other intermediary involved.

This column focuses on how to negotiate with agencies hiring for a company.

]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:10:19 GMT <![CDATA[An Interview Experience]]> Job interviews are always stressful - even for jobseekers who have gone on countless interviews. The best way to reduce the stress is to be prepared. There are certain 'pre-interview' materials you need to be armed with if you want to win the interview. They may range from the basic 'how to dress up?' to 'common questions asked' or even 'working on your resume'.

An hour before the interview most people unintentionally tend to switch to 'panic-mode', leading them to screw up real bad (inspite of all that preparation). Some get so excited and nervous that they actually throw-up during the interview. Not only that, a few want to drink water, go to the washroom; they feel thirsty, hungry or bloat up, all during or before the interview. Now how can we stop these 'interview-jitters' ? The answer is simple - Be prepared for anything and everything !

So here is a 'Full Interview Experience' to help you deal with the pre-interview anxiety and 'on-interview' nervousness.

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