Decoding the Interviewing Process and Job Placements

What is the interview process we may ask ourselves in simple sense? 

As a matter of fact there is more to things or in that capacity interviewing than just meet the eyes to start with. Again there is no difference when it entangled the manner in which interviewing process can take shape in the contemporary society, especially within the domain of growing technological communication. Mass media have given a new definition to the conventional methods of the interviewing, hiring and placements among job seekers.

Let’s start with the job interviewing process or for the better part placements that consultants facilitate. There are no sure shots tips in matter of decoding the interviewing and placements process. 

However, the first thing that job seekers should consider is researching on the company background for clarity of the overall process, starting from detailed job requirement, course of personal interview and how placements take place vis-a-vis.

Secondly, taking short steps such as researching and addressing the reporter’s questions, of why, what, where and how the system work should assist individuals to build up a solid mindset that set the tune for the bigger picture of the interviewing and job placements process.Considering the same, the viable point of representation should reflect the core HRM methodology and HRD in the individual context. 

Getting a favorable call does not meant that the job is already in the baggage, however, job seekers have to find a means to channelize their competencies where the interviewing process comes as one formidable platform. Hence, interviewee is entrusted to be prepared with specific ideas based on job requirement and expectation of experts in the fields of HRM. To be precise interviewee needs to be prepared with case scenario and building a solid approach to face the reality with confidence and charm, giving attention to details and facilitating the communication process one to one that gets the attention of interviewer.

Going back to all the details, the manner in which job placements take shape is based on the solid outcome of the interviewing process. However, in recent time, the placements trends are also catching up among services providers, seen as a combination of both interview and placements in a single block. Hence, interviewee at the onset of a favorable call from interviewer needs to set the grounds work and bottom-line for interviewing itself. No matter what, as the case can be looked at effective communication gives an edge and, the process overall accounts the adage, ‘every cloud has a silver lining’.

RECESSION AND PLACEMENT

What is Recession ?

Recession means a temporary decline in the economic prosperity or economy. It is basically a fall of economy and decline in the economic condition for a small period of time . Our world is currently living in the verge of a great economic downfall or we can even consider it as a crises . It has basically effected nearly all the sectors of economy , but majorly it has effected Banking sector .

Reason for recession

..It wasn't just a day mistake which has just put us in front of this huge problem .. Few years ago US economy was increasing at a very faster rate and there was huge boom in real state and housing sector. Since rate was really high it was difficult for a common person to buy an asset for him . So, US lending institutions and mortgage firms came with a new solution of giving loans to non- potential buyers to purchase these asset with a interest rate double than what usually being taken from a potential buyer .So, gradually a huge money got involved in this business as the profit was huge . Finally non - potential buyers were unable to pay the bills and they became the lost entity of the lending institution , they recovered the asset but no one was buying them and finally situation of bankruptcy prevailed in these organization . As these institution is basic structure for nearly all the sectors a state of recession developed in whole US and Europe and gradually reached to Asian countries .

Effect of Recession on Placement in Indian Engineering colleges

Now if we think about the placement scenario of Indian Engineering colleges we should look at recession according to India's prospective . Since very few Indian banks or organization were involved in this type of practice so in this prospective , recession does not have much effect on Indian economy . But since Indian IT sector is partially being flourished by US economy and lending institution , we can't neglect it's devastating effect on Indian IT sector .
The effect is clear as top hiring IT companies has clearly stated that they will go slow on campus hiring. Most likely every college would see a decline in there placement this year. IIT's has already hit the blow and IIT Pawai has recorded only 53 % Placement this year , but yeah the fact is that actually many people opted for higher studies rather than doing a job during recession.So , Conclusion is this that even people would be getting placed during campus placement there will be a huge decline qualitatively as well as quantitatively . People should try some new options or new tactics which they have presently in this tough time . People can either go for Higher studies like MBA , MS form foreign studies , but the scholarship amount has also been reduced since the time of recession in US based Universities . People can go for their own start-ups or anything like this . But the fact is that if you get a job now, even it is below your standard , don't loose it , because as recession is a temporary condition you would be much better than the people who are not opting for job , after this temporary time get over if you would be continuing the job till that time . According to the news since Indian government and even US government is trying to raise the conditions of the financial institutions or organization, this time won't last for much . I am hoping that this time soon get over so that we can again see the flourishing economic time and better placement.

IIM Placement Under Weather, Blame It on Recession

The CAT is one of the most competitive exams in the country but aspiring students could find that admission to an IIM just might not get you that dream job
This year more number of companies called IIM Bangalore to woo students with dream jobs and hefty pay packets. The companies participating in the placement went up to almost 100 from last year's 66. But that is on invitation and not because the popularity of these schools has increased.
"Number of offers per company have gone down. We had anticipated it and hence compared to 66 or so companies last year, we had invited close to 100 companies," said the Associate Professor of Placement at the IIM-Bangalore, Sourav Mukherji.
The initial pay packages offered are by and large the same this year too but IIM-Bangalore foresees that the packages for final placements could be higher.
That's because the students are only interns for about 10 to 12 weeks and pay packets offered may increase when final recruitment happens in March.
"It would be far greater a challenge for us when it gets to the final placement because companies are not recruiting. We have to try all our means just as we did during summer to reach out to companies and ask them to come and take our student," Mukherjee added.
The CAT entrance test held on Sunday gains significance on these counts. Will aspirants then stop eying B-school listing, then?
"I don't see that happening because close to two lakh 80 thousand students will be attempting. If at all (there are any effects of the recession) perceptible thing, then maybe next year. But again, one can't say much," Mukherjee said.

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A Question of Integrity

A Question of Integrity
During a client-intake session with Amanda, a recent college graduate, she told me her current job title was "Director of External Public Relations." I couldn't help but think that was an impressive title for a 22-year-old. After prodding a little, I discovered the real story. It just so happens that this particular client worked for her aunt in a two-person office and there were occasions when she wrote press releases and spoke to reporters regarding the latest company happenings.

Though she did participate in public relation activities, the title of Director of External Public Relations was a bit of a stretch. An employer would have had the same reaction I did. He or she would have doubted her claims and as a result, wouldn't have bothered calling her in for an interview.

Lesson Learned: Your resume has to be believable. If an employer has any inkling you are being deceitful, your resume will go in the trash. And even if you are able to get through the resume review and interview process with half-truths, be warned: once hired, you will be expected to deliver.

Poor Communication Skills Are a Real Killer

Poor Communication Skills Are a Real Killer

Amit was extremely qualified for all the positions he applied for, but he was receiving no bites. After careful review of his resume, I noticed that although he claimed to be an excellent communicator, he failed to communicate his value. It was obvious the resume was homespun and lacked the finesse needed to garner the attention of hiring managers. He was under the impression that once he received an interview, he would be able to communicate exactly why he was qualified for the position. Unfortunately, he never received that chance.

Lesson learned: Simply writing "strong communication skills" isn't going to be enough to convince a decision maker that you can successfully interact with others. A hiring manager is going to look to your resume as verification of your claims; and if you aren't able to effectively put two sentences together, they are going to question not only your communication skills but also your ability to do the job.

Your Resume Should Have Character

Your Resume Should Have Character

The notion that employers are only interested in where you have been and where you are heading is pure nonsense. Experienced hiring managers take into account both your experience and your character. After all, in the end, they are hiring a human being, not a robot. Still, many believe that personal attributes just take up space and make the resume "fluffy."

After reading countless job descriptions that make it a point to mention personal characteristics and speaking directly with hiring managers on this specific topic, I've come to realize that it's not the inclusion of personal attributes that make resumes superficial. It's how the characteristics are presented that is the cause of concern. In this article, I will focus on the top three characteristics employers seek (good communication skills, honesty, and a strong work ethic) and discuss how you can seamlessly integrate them into your resume. Now let's get started.

Print out your resume and take a look at it. If you find that you carelessly threw some of the characteristics mentioned above in your resume without making supporting statements to back them up, then the reader will question the sincerity of your claims.

Here's an example of a superficial sentence: "Possess a strong work ethic and recognized for the ability to deliver results." Although the sentence covers attributes employers seek, the sentence needs to be spiced up.

For example, a more compelling sentence is: "Demonstrated record of consistent performance and ability to establish strong presence within global markets (e.g. China, Italy, Sweden), generating 6- and 7-figure revenue gains."

Notice the difference? In the original sentence, the declaration didn't carry much weight. Simply stating you have certain characteristics doesn't make it so. The reader will be scratching his or her head and thinking, "Oh yeah? Prove it."

The revised sentence takes a different approach. Instead of stating personal characteristics outright, the sentence demonstrates results; therefore the reader can deduce that the candidate has all the right characteristics. This will leave the reader thinking, "Interesting stuff. I'll put this candidate in the must-call pile."

6 Ways To Overcome Shyness And Gain Confidence

6 Ways To Overcome Shyness And Gain Confidence

Are you shy? Do you have difficulty coping with people or situations? Then I have good news for you. You do not have to suffer from shyness and you should not feel insecure and fear that you are being judged with every step you take.
Winning the war with shyness takes practice, but is definitely well worth the effort as the result is increasing confidence and self esteem. Wake up feeling good about yourself, able to face the world with confidence and security and the knowing that no feeling of shyness can come in your way of achieving your desires.
There are hundreds of books written on the subject of how beat shyness and gain confidence, but there are a few techniques that anyone can practice. Here are 6 suggestions of techniques on how to overcome your shyness:

1. Every morning, as soon as you get up, get in front of a mirror and say out loud "I feel terrific! I feel terrific! I feel terrific!" Repeat this affirmation with enthusiasm at least ten times everyday until it's ingrained into your subconscious mind. If feel a little self conscious to begin with lock yourself in the bathroom. The results will amaze you.

2. Feel good about yourself. Look your best. Dress up more often. This gives you an extra feeling of confidence and self esteem. On its own just knowing that you look good will boost your confidence and reinforce with others that there are things about you that are worth getting to know.

3. Take a risk at least once a day. It's very invigorating and conquering fears by taking risks helps you grow in confidence and self esteem. Start with small risks and fears and as you overcome them move onto bigger things. There's nothing you cannot do. Be confident in knowing that change can only help you grow, and boost your self confidence.

4. When you are engaged in a one to one conversation, or with a larger group of people, let them know that you're shy. This prevents them from misreading you and they are far more likely to invite you into the conversation rather than leave you just listening and wishing you could contribute.

Many people, me included, find following a conversation in a noisy room difficult. If you are having difficulty say so and move so that you can hear. People respect honesty, and vulnerability and you will attract more honest people into your life as a result.

5. Rejection is a fact of life that everyone experiences. It is rarely you that is being rejected. If you are rejected, for example if you ask someone for a date, remember that everyone has different likes and dislikes. You may be attracted to one type of person and not others. The same applies to other people and you are probably just not their type. That does not devalue you in any way. Accept this and know that you will get over it. Never take it personally and keep in mind that if people reject you it is because of their own likes and dislikes and not because of who you are. You are equally entitled to reject others because of your likes and dislikes.

6. Engage in an activities that make you feel excited and good about yourself or start a hobby that gives you a feeling of relaxation. This could be anything from gardening to Tai Chi to Karate. Take some lessons, learn or master a musical instrument or take singing lessons. Do something that excites you and take a risk. Exploring things that make you feel excited is a great antidote for shyness.

Tips on How To Build Self Confidence Today

Tips on How To Build Self Confidence Today

There are very few people who could call themselves perfect and be right. Most of us need to build self confidence today, but the majority just either ignore the issues or concentrate on the negatives: stress, worry, jobs, money problems and relationship issues. Concentrating on these areas drains our self confidence rather than improving it.
If you could improve your self confidence you could make more money, look and feel better physically, or just be more relaxed with other people. Below there are five simple techniques that have been proved to help build self confidence today.

1. Talk to yourself. It sounds crazy but it works. All of us have a running monologue constantly in our heads, whether we realize it or not. Everything we see, hear, or touch sparks off an immediate dialog in our thoughts.
For those who lack confidence this monologue is filled with negative messages many of which are the negative side of adverts from television, radio, advertisement boardings, newspapers, and just overhearing other people talk.
These negative thoughts literally suck energy from our minds and bodies and block the flow of positive messages. We need to hear the positive messages as they will build self confidence today and raise our self esteem. Take control. Use your inner thoughts to talk to yourself in a positive manner, as often as you can.
As an example one of my regular sayings is "I like myself, I like myself, I like myself". I just repeat it for a couple of minutes. It sounds cheesy, but does build self confidence today – Try it. I bet that if you go to the mirror right now and repeat out loud "I like myself!" 50 times, it will be impossible to keep from smiling.

2. Dress as smartly and as classily as you can. You won't feel at your best if you don't look your best. You will be amazed at just how much more confidence you will have just looking your best. It just feels good when you are wearing your best clothes, are well groomed, and are surrounded by a clean environment. So what if it is Saturday, you need to build self confidence today not next week. Put on your nice clothes, get the car washed, style that hair! A hairdresser once told me "Everyday is show time!"

3. Increase your self esteem even more by giving thanks to what you are, how you look, and what you are doing. Say "thank you" to yourself to everything you see, all whom you meet, and each smile that you receive.

4. Stand or sit correctly: How you stand sends out a message to the World, and in turn, back to you. This results in improving how you feel about yourself and will build self confidence today and every day.
There is scientific evidence that shows how posture affects our mood. Do not slouch. Slouching produces a down mood. By slouching you are telling the world and yourself it doesn't matter, you don't matter. Standing tall and upright will actually lift your mood. Help build up your confidence by pulling back those shoulders, stop that slouch, and walk proud.

5. Smile. Just smile and things seem better somehow. Practice smiling regularly and get your facial muscles used to the physical act of smiling.
Go to the mirror and smile – make yourself. Not a grimace, but a proper smile. If you don't think you can try this:
1)Open your eyes as wide as you can – (try and get your eyebrows right up to your hair line)
2)Slightly open your mouth
3)Pull the corners of your mouth back towards your ears (If your not sure pull them back with your fingers so you know what it feels like then try again without your fingers).
4)Repeat 50 times. Get your facial muscles used to smiling and you will smile more and encourage smiles from others. This will make you feel happier and with that you'll build self confidence today.
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Preparing for a Successful Negotiation

Preparing for a Successful Negotiation

Depending on the scale of the disagreement, some preparation may be appropriate for conducting a successful negotiation.
For small disagreements, excessive preparation can be counter-productive because it takes time that is better used elsewhere. It can also be seen as manipulative because, just as it strengthens your position, it can weaken the other person’s.
However, if you need to resolve a major disagreement, then make sure you prepare thoroughly. think through the following points before you start negotiating:
Goals:
what do you want to get out of the negotiation? What do you think the other person wants?
Trades:
What do you and the other person have that you can trade? What do you each have that the other wants? What are you each comfortable giving away?
Alternatives:
if you don’t reach agreement with the other person, what alternatives do you have? Are these good or bad? How much does it matter if you do not reach agreement? Does failure to reach an agreement cut you out of future opportunities? And what alternatives might the other person have?
Relationships:
what is the history of the relationship? Could or should this history impact the negotiation? Will there be any hidden issues that may influence the negotiation? How will you handle these?
Expected outcomes: what outcome will people be expecting from this negotiation? What has the outcome been in the past, and what precedents have been set?
The consequences:
what are the consequences for you of winning or losing this negotiation? What are the consequences for the other person?
Power:
who has what power in the relationship? Who controls resources? Who stands to lose the most if agreement isn’t reached? What power does the other person have to deliver what you hope for?
Possible solutions: based on all of the considerations, what possible compromises might there be?
Negotiating successfully…
The negotiation itself is a careful exploration of your position and the other person’s position, with the goal of finding a mutually acceptable compromise that gives you both as much of what you want as possible. People's positions are rarely as fundamentally opposed as they may initially appear - the other person may have very different goals from the ones you expect!In an ideal situation, you will find that the other person wants what you are prepared to trade, and that you are prepared to give what the other person wants.If this is not the case and one person must give way, then it is fair for this person to try to negotiate some form of compensation for doing so – the scale of this compensation will often depend on the many of the factors we discussed above. Ultimately, both sides should feel comfortable with the final solution if the agreement is to be considered win-win.Only consider win-lose negotiation if you don't need to have an ongoing relationship with the other party as, having lost, they are unlikely to want to work with you again. Equally, you should expect that if they need to fulfill some part of a deal in which you have "won," they may be uncooperative and legalistic about the way they do this.

Identifying Your Selling Points

Identifying Your Selling Points

Identifying your selling points to begin marketing yourself.
Write a list.

It's best to get it all onto paper so you can sit down and look over it afterwards (and use it to write your CV). There is no point in knowing in your head what you are good at. So write a list.

Your selling points, or strengths are what you will be judged on (you also have to use them to overshadow your weaknesses).

Selling points are ideally unique, but you need to cover the basics that most employers look for (e.g. communication skills, team player, reliable, etc - you've probably seen all that stuff on job adverts). So use these basic skills as a starting point.

When you've got the basics out of the way, you need to concentrate on your unique skills. What sets you apart from the crowd? Why should the employer hire you over the hundreds of other candidates? What are your strengths?

Be An Ideal Being

Be An Ideal Being

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A good worker who's willing and eager to learn and has a lot of enthusiasm for the job.
Be willing to do more than you are being paid to do. Help others in higher positions with their job, and you'll learn how to do their job. This is a great way to boost your experience.
A reliable employee who they can count on to be there every day and ON TIME.
An employee who gets along with his co-workers.
An honest employee who doesn't steal or lie to his employer.
An employee who knows that the customers of the business are where your paycheck really comes from and making sure to treat them with respect and enthusiasm.
And always try to leave a company on good terms, so that you can use them as a reference.

They All Wanted Job Experience

Job experience

They all wanted job experience. So I went back to all the managers I'd talked to about the bartending school, and asked them if they'd train me - for free. I offered a proposition: "I'll come in on my own time. You don't have to pay me. I will train for free. Train me, and if you like my work, then you can hire me with pay."

For them, it was a win-win situation. They didn't lose any money by giving me a chance. And if I did real well and showed an aptitude for the job, they could then hire me and we'd both make out.

Story of a Fresher

Beating the System

We've all heard it: "You can't get a job if you don't have experience, but how do you get experience if no-one will give you a job?". Doesn't seem fair, does it? Some kids are lucky. They've got an uncle or brother or cousin who can pull a few strings for them. Once they're in, they can say they've got that magical stuff called "job experience" that every boss looks for. Some kids are so smart. You know the type. They skip grades in school and all the colleges are begging for them. They're too busy being smart to be cool. They really make an impression on potential bosses, and they get hired. Then there are the kids who find underhanded ways to make money. They don't want a real job. They usually look pretty cool driving around in big fancy cars flashing wads of money. They don't look so cool years later sitting in a jail cell. And finally, there's the rest of us. We walk into one personnel office after another, filling out job applications. By the time you're finished, you've memorized your Social Security number for life. They all say the same thing: "We'll let you know."

Only they don't. You never hear from them again. There is a way to beat the system. It's a pretty ingenious solution, too! But you've got to want it. What I wanted was to be a bartender, but my idea will work for almost any job. It started when I signed up for a bartending school. The contract gave me three days to change my mind and cancel. In those three days, I went around to different bars and asked the managers if they'd hire someone who'd gone to this school. They all said no, not if the person didn't have any real-life job experience.

Presentations: In The Interview

Presentations In The Interview

In many information agencies, it is customary for the candidate to make some sort of a presentation before a group as part of the interview situation. Ask if this will be true in your situation. If it is, be certain that you understand how much time is available, the nature of the audience, and the purpose of the presentation. The presentation should be specifically designed to meet the audience needs and interests. If you will be using ANY information technology, verify the availability of hardware and software. Let your host know your hardware/software requirements and how much setup time you will need before your presentation.

Always take manual backup material in case something doesn't work. Often, something will not work! Make your presentation as interesting and as interactive as possible. DO NOT look at the slides and present your back to your audience. DO NOT have 57 slides each crowded with bulleted items. Do limit slides to three to five bullets and no more than five words for each. The presentation needs to be clean, clear, and focused. It is a summary of something interesting and important. It is NOT a detailed research presentation. A common error is including too much content and then rushing toward the end.

Eye contact and interactivity with the audience are especially important. Your body language should be welcoming and positive -- even relaxed. Do use gestures. Walk around a bit.

If a question and answer session follows, provide relatively brief but focused responses to questions. Don't be afraid to say that you don't know or are uncertain. You can't know everything. However do consider that sort of questions that might be asked about your presentation.

The presentation will be evaluated as evidence of your knowledge and comfort level with technology, your ability to deal with the unexpected, and your speaking/teaching effectiveness. It is a major moment.

While presentations are not a major concern for many search committees, they are especially important for public service positions. Most search committees understand that a presentation in a strange place with strange equipment that does not always go well.

INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT

This scenario emphasises the vital importance of a good industrial placement as an integral part of an engineering degree. There is no doubt that students who do not undergo an industrial placement are less likely to find employment than those with industrial experience.

Commonly, universities leave the task of finding an industrial placement entirely to the student. The consequence of this is that the student is poorly prepared to make a job application and, in the event of an interview, is not able to present themself in the best light. Also, because many companies have built up long-term relationships with specific universities the individual applicant will often simply not be considered.

The solution to this problem lies in your careful selection of your university. Some universities approach the placement of students in industry in a highly serious and efficient manner. These universities employ full-time industrial placement officers whose task it is to assist the students in finding high-grade and challenging industrial placements. Also assistance can be given in preparation of job applications and in improvement of interview techniques.

Experience & Employment
These placements can be in a wide range of industry ranging from the large blue-chip companies to smaller companies as well as companies in all parts of the world. Placement officers will ensure that the students receive good work experience whilst on placement and that they receive formal visits from academic staff members to check on progress. Often an industrial placement leads to a highly relevant and challenging final year project, possible sponsorship and sometimes the offer of permanent employment. Some employers view the industrial placement as a year long interview!

Earning & Learning
An additional bonus of the industrial placement is the opportunity to earn some extra money whilst continuing with your academic career by. You will also interpret your final year degree subjects in a different way as a result of your industrial placement.
So if the objective of your studies at university is to obtain a good well-paid job after the successful completion of your degree then the sensible route to take is via a sandwich degree with a high quality industrial placement.

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE IN RECRUITMENT

IT recruitment is caught in a paradoxical situation. On the one hand companies are eager to induct new hires, while on the other the right candidate often proves elusive. On the other hand, hundreds (even thousands) of hopefuls who have sent in their particulars wait anxiously for an interview call. The twain seldom meet to their mutual satisfaction.
Data analysis can go a long way in making the hiring process faster and more efficient. This is where the application of business intelligence (BI) has a considerable impact on the hiring process.
BI relates to the tools and systems that play a key role in the strategic planning process of an organisation by gathering, storing and accessing data. Traditionally used by companies to solve problems related to distribution, sales, marketing and logistics, the next step is to use BI to supercharge the hiring process.
To make 250 offers, our team met 5,000 people and went through 20,000 biodatas.

Kris Lakshmikanth Managing DirectorHeadhunters India
BI tools can be used to track blacklisted candidates. It becomes easier to weed them out

Rajaram Agarwal Managing DirectorTalentAhead India
Bangalore-based Headhunters India has been using an in-house-developed proprietary BI tool for the last two years. Says Kris Lakshmikanth, its founder and managing director, “Search or recruitment companies like ours conduct recruitment day-in and day-out. In December, we generated over 250 offers with an average CTC of over Rs 3.5 lakh.” As a rule of thumb, Headhunters India would have to meet 5,000 people in order to make 250 offers. To meet 5,000 people, its team would have gone through 20,000 biodatas. “This is a massive task anytime, so BI tools are useful to us,” says Lakshmikanth. For executive search companies, whose earnings are solely dependent on the joining of the candidate, the BI tool is vital for converting offers into hires.

BI can help recruiters:
Identify cities, companies or media from where they can recruit talent.
Find the right recruitment company to partner with.
Pick the college campuses that must be targeted.

Experts agree that the hiring process can be made more efficient by analysing data regarding existing employees to create a hiring profile. An organisation also needs to know the right mix of skills needed to achieve its business goals. Nirupama V G, executive vice-president, TeamLease Services, points out that some employers use data mining techniques to understand the characteristics of their top performers. “By understanding the characteristics of this group and rating them on parameters such as education, years of experience, skills and personality traits, a hiring profile can be established to recruit individuals who possess similar characteristics,” she says, adding that while this technique has been used many times, one must realise that the profiling is based on historical data which may not always successfully indicate who will be a top performers in the future as changes in social, economic and environmental conditions can throw a spanner in the works.

How Temporary Agencies Match Your Skills With The Right Job

The purpose of a temporary agency is to find employers skilled workers to fill their temporary job positions. During these troubled economic times, many people have found temporary agencies to be helpful while seeking full time work. The agency keeps a list of qualified people to match the position that an employer needs to be filled for a short period.

There are a number of benefits to signing on with a temporary agency. One such benefit is the agency can match a worker's skills with the right job. Most temporary agencies will help you create aprofessional resume that highlights the skills that make you qualified for a particular job. As well, they will offer training to keep your skills current as well as learn new skills. You will be prepared to use all of your skills on the first day of the temporary job. Because you will be working for short periods at a variety of work environment, you will be acquiring more skills and discovering what job environment meets your needs. The more experience and training you acquire, the more valuable you will become to a potential full time employer. Employers love acquiring employees that they do not have to train.

When you first meet with a temporary agency recruiter, you will normally be interviewed and have your skills and qualifications reviewed. You may also have to do a test such as a computer test. The higher you score on the test, the more chance you have of obtaining a placement quickly. These tests and the interview help the agency determine what type of job you are best suited for.

Because temporary agencies have access to jobs that may not be advertised to the public, the agency can go through your resume to find the position that best matches your skills and education. In a matter of minutes, a temporary job placementagency will go through all of their applications and locate the right job for you. If you apply yourself and work hard, you may be noticed by an employer. If you are successful at your temporary job, you may find yourself working full time as many companies will hire full time employees that have worked for them for a short period. Because there are so many benefits to working with a temporary agency, the likelihood of finding your perfect job will be significantly increased.

If you are new to the job market, and do not have many skills, a temporary job agency can work with you to acquire new jobskills by providing such training as computer skills, typing, accounting, math, office administration, and spelling. You will also have access to resources on creating professional resumes and preparing for a job interview. They will help you incorporate theses skills for use in a position that is suitable to your experience and skills.

Temporary agencies provide a great opportunity to fill in any gaps in your employment history. You can acquire new skills, maintain your current skills, and most importantly, provide you with a source of income while you are seeking a permanent job.

Tips for Personality Development

Tips for Personality Development

Self-confidence- Self-confidence is a great mantra for a powerful personality. If you are not confident of your actions and decisions, you can never get success. Have a firm faith, determination and confidence in yourself as if you are sure of your decision, you will put your best efforts to achieve the goal, other persons will also show the confidence in you and then nothing can stop you from stepping the stairs of success.

Organize your mind- Organizing the mind means taking the charge of your thoughts, emotions and imagination and controlling the reactions, being systematic in every field of life, increasing the efficiency and tackling the difficulties and obstacles by preplanning and anticipation. The more organized you are, the more focused you are for your goals of life. Somebody has said that the way you think is the way you live. So organized thinking paves the way to success in every sphere of life.

Be loyal, honest and truthful- these qualities go a long way. By being mean or by ditching someone you can’t get anything in life. Remember one thing that there is no short cut to success and you can be successful only by being honest, determined to achieve what you want and by working hard.

Try to like other people- If you want that other people should give you attention and appreciate you, try to give attention to other people also. Be a good listener, listen to them politely and if you don’t like other person’s idea, never condemn or make a complaint about his idea, instead praise his good qualities. While communicating with others, always give honest and sincere replies. Never boost of yourself. Make other person feel that he is important and talk about other person’s interests. Be kind and show basic courtesies to other people.

Avoid indecisiveness- Take all the decisions yourself. Never depend on anybody for taking the decisions on your behalf. Don’t let indecision plague you as indecisiveness may cause failure and future leads to regretful conditions.

Feel good about your accomplishments and analyze your mistakes- Analyze your mistakes and learn a lesson from them and never ever compare yourself with anybody else as everybody commits some mistakes in life and no one is perfect on this earth. Your confidence and self esteem should not get eclipsed by the fear of failure. Feel good about your accomplishments and maintain a list of them. Every time you achieve some goal, give yourself a reward. Be a true friend of yourself and try to find and recognize your weaknesses as well as your strong points, jot them down on a paper and start working on your weaknesses to replace them with your strong qualities.

Try to look good- At first sight, a person is judged by his physical personality as it is said first impression is the last impression. Maintain the right posture of your body. It means that you should always sit and stand straight. Try to look good and you will feel good about yourself. It will increase your confidence level also. Whenever you feel lack of confidence, go for some change in your wardrobe, get your hair style changed or if you are a little heavy, try to shed some weight by exercise or cutting down some extra calories and you will more energetic, confident and fresh since a change is as good as a rest.

Maintain a good life style- Maintain a good and healthy life style as it is a key to healthy body and sound mind. Don’t be a fast food junkie, instead have a balanced diet that contains lots of green leafy vegetables and fruits. Sleep for at least 6 to 8 hours a day because if you don’t sleep for adequate amount of time, your efficiency decreases and it hampers your productivity. Say no to alcohol, smoking or sleeping pills. Reduce your intake of tea or coffee as caffeine is very harmful for your body. Indulge in some physical activities like brisk walk, swimming or aerobics daily. To improve your concentration and decision making quality, practice yoga and meditation.

Sense of humor- Sense of humor is also an important component of a pleasing personality. Maintain good sense of humor and learn to laugh at yourself also. But sense of humor does not mean laughing when something wrong happens with other person.

Positive thinking and positive doing- Avoid negative attitude towards life as positive thinking is the key to success in any field of life. But we should replace positive thinking into positive doing also. Many a times, we think of so many positive things and like to do them but the fear of failure or difficulties stop us from turning those positive thoughts into reality. You should understand that these obstacles test your capabilities and you should not let them bother you too much. At this time, just think of your past accomplishments no matter how small or big they are and just go through the difficulties or hurdles you faced to accomplish them. It will give a sense of confidence. Face these challenges, do your best under all circumstances and you will feel the great feeling of accomplishment.

Be a good speaker- To be a good speaker is also an aspect of a good personality. If you have to make a speech, first of all make a lay out of the speech and write down each and every thought in a proper sequence that you want to include in your speech and while giving the speech, you can refer to these points. Give a proper introduction and conclusion as they are very important parts of the speech. Never cram your speech word to word. Don’t try to be too loud. Keep your speech short and to the point. 

Physical gestures and expressions are also important to connect with the audience. Take pause at the proper points and put emphasis on certain important words. Speak with authority and don’t be monotonous. Bring a little humor in your speech and make the audience laugh occasionally. If there is a large audience and you are feeling nervous, look into the eyes of only one person at a time as if you are talking to him. Make the

Control your fear and worries- Conquer your fears and worries, stress and anxiety. When these thoughts come in your mind, instead of wasting your time in thinking what will happen to you in future, think of new ideas and solutions and keep yourself as busy as you can. You should know that most of our fears and worries don’t get materialized at all. Prepare yourself for the unexpected and always be ready to face what comes in your way.

Strike a balance among your personal, professional and social life- Maintaining a balance in your life for harmony and happiness. Don’t bring office work at home on weekends and in office be determined to give your 100%. Develop a social circle and try to spend your time with people who have positive attitude towards life.

Concentrate your goals- Be focused and concentrate on your goals. Avoid all the distractions and give put your entire attention to one goal. By doing this, you will be ale to identify the obstacles and hurdles associated with it and once you identify the obstacles, half of your job is done. Now focus on every problem according to its priority.

Student Placement Policy

Student Placement Policy

Rationale and Objective(s)

1.1. The policy will ensure that:
there is appropriate consistency and Quality Assurance in the management and administration of placements across the University;
placements achieve their educational outcomes;
reasonable steps are taken to ensure that the health and safety of students are not jeopardised by activities undertaken during placement;
reasonable steps are taken to ensure that the University is not rendered liable for any conduct by either a student or placement supervisor during an external placement; and
reasonable accommodations are made for students with disabilities.

2. Definitions and Acronyms

In the context of this policy:
Course Coordinator means the member of the University’s academic staff designated by the Head of School as responsible for planning and coordinating the delivery of a Course and for ensuring its appropriate assessment, in consultation with the Program Convenor and with the Head of School, who has the final responsibility. The Course Coordinator may also be the/a placement supervisor;
misconduct means unacceptable behaviour that includes but is not limited to conduct that:
engages in unlawful or criminal activity on the premises of the placement agency; o r
disrupts, interferes with, or is detrimental to the conduct of the agency; or
obstructs any officer or employee of the placement agency in the performance of their duties; or
damages or wrongfully deals with any property on a location where a student is present under the auspices of the University; or
disobeys, without reasonable cause, any instruction of an officer of the University or the placement agency, including the failure to leave any building or part of a building when directed to do so; or
refuses, withholds, or fails to identify oneself truthfully or furnishes false personal information to any officer of the placement agency; or
disobeys or fails, without reasonable cause, to observe any policy, procedure, or regulation of the placement agency; or
assaults or threatens a person, or causes others to fear for their personal safety; or
breaches confidentiality or privacy requirements or obligations in respect of the placement agency, its staff, or other relevant parties.
placement means a clinical placement, practicum, internship and any other like form of professional, industrial or vocational experience included in a course or required for a program;
placement supervisor means a member of the University’s academic staff responsible for the supervision and assessment of students undertaking placements included in a course;
placement agency means any agency or body which provides placements for students of the University;
placement agency supervisor means a member of staff of a placement agency who is responsible for supervising and/or contributing to the assessment of students on placement;
Pro Vice-Chancellor means the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty which offers the placement .
unprofessional conduct means behaviour that is not characteristic of or befitting the profession; it includes but is not limited to conduct that:
is unethical,;
departs from the standards set by the profession;
uses language that is unacceptable in the presence of co-workers; supervisors of clients; or
demonstrates a lack of respect or sensitivity to clients.

3. Scope

3.1. This policy relates to all clinical, professional, industrial or other placements that form part of a course or program coordinated by the University1 and for which
students will be assessed; and/or
a grade is awarded; and/or
completion is required for an award of the University.

4. Provisions

4.1. Placement supervisors, placement agency supervisors and students will be provided with appropriate preparation for undertaking placement which will include information regarding their role and responsibilities before, during and after the placement (refer the Guidelines attached to this policy).

4.2. Documentation for each placement will provide a clear statement regarding:
the procedures for allocation of placements;
criteria for determining eligibility to undertake placement if any, for example, completion of required courses or program schedule requirements;
the completion by students of any additional requirements, for example, vaccinations, first aid certificate, essential criteria or course requisites;
the provision by students of any required documentation, for example, Criminal Record Check, Prohibited Employment Declaration or health checks;
procedures for students with disabilities seeking to negotiate adjustments (refer Procedures attached to this policy);
the roles and responsibilities of placement supervisors, placement agency supervisors and students before, during and after the placement;
how the placement fits into the learning objectives of the course and program;
whether the placement is required to comply with relevant professional accreditation;
the specific learning objectives of the placement;
how the placement is to be assessed including the means by which assessment will measure the achievement of the learning objectives;
requirements for complying with privacy legislation within the agency in which the placement is to be undertaken;
procedures for dealing with absences, conflict or other difficulties encountered during the placement, including breakdown of the placement due to student performance and /or other unforeseen circumstances (refer Procedures attached to this policy);
an indication of the cost involved in the placement and clear advice that the cost must be borne by the student; and
the date determined by the Head of School and advised in the Course Outline after which a student may not withdraw from a course containing a placement without academic penalty other than in exceptional circumstances and with approval from the Head of School.

4.3. All students undertaking a placement will be supervised by a professional in the field preferably with at least two years professional experience, or a designated individual supervisor of equivalent clinical/professional/industrial experience.

4.4. All students undertaking a placement will be in regular communication with agency and/or University supervisors.

4.5. All students undertaking a placement will be provided with feedback during the placement regarding their progress towards the learning objectives of the placement.

4.6. Placement agencies and placement agency supervisors will be provided with the necessary information, training and support to enable them to fulfil their role and responsibilities to the satisfaction of the University, the placement agency and students

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4.7. Placement agencies, placement agency supervisors, placement supervisors and students will be advised of their responsibilities under Anti Discrimination, OH&S and Privacy legislation and the University’s risk assessment policy.

B SCHOOLS PLACEMENT WOES THIS YEAR (2009)

A year ago, as the India story peaked with the economy racing at more than 9% for the third year on the trot, the elite Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A) took just six days to place all its 270 graduates from its 2008 batch. Hyderabad-based Indian School of Business (ISB) took a day more to hand over its 440-odd wards to blue-chip Indian and global firms.
But that was then. As a decade of exponential job growth drowned under a rising tide of pink slips in 2009, faculty at IIMs and other top Indian business schools realised early on that placements in 2009 was going to be a long haul.The reasons were obvious. Very few are left standing in the world of investment banking, the traditional favourite at B-schools.
Much of the Western world is in the grip of a severe recession, pushing multinational firms based there into layoff mode. The dearth of credit and its knock-on effects on demand have made marketing-intensive sectors like FMCG and durables freeze expansion plans.
Cut to the first week of March. More than a week into placements, IIM-A has just managed to place 200 of its 259 students. IIM-Calcutta (IIM-C), which placed all its 290 students in four days flat last year, has managed jobs for its 265 students after 10 days of a placement session conducted in two parts.
This year, ISB - rated by the Financial Times as one among the Top 20 B-schools in the world - started its campus recruitment season in January. But as of last week, only 250 of its batch of 440 have got offers. Placement officials at IIM-A, IIM-Kozhikode and ISB say the process would spill over into more weeks in the hope that more companies will visit their campuses.
With companies becoming increasingly choosy, B-school managements have also done away with traditional eligibility thresholds. The upshot: Even a firm with a Rs 3-crore turnover managed to grab an IIM-A graduate in 2009. “This year, since the number of visiting companies has come down, we are inviting a lot of firms. We obviously cannot issue them any deadline,” says IIM-Bangalore’s placements chairperson Sourav Mukherjee.
IIM-B saw a lukewarm turnout on Day Zero, and faculty members say salaries being offered are 40% lower than in 2008. However, one student at IIM-B was offered Rs 1 crore salary from an investment bank for an overseas position, said a faculty member who didn’t want to be identified. Reports also abound of students from flagship PGP and PGPX (executive) programmes of IIMs opting out of the recruitment drive to pursue independent ventures. Eleven IIM-A students had opted out of the PGP placement last year, and that number may go up this year, say institute officials.
The slowdown will affect IIMs far less than other institutes, simply because of our brand equity, but nonetheless, they will get affected all the same,” said a senior faculty member at one of the IIMs, summing up the mood.
That sentiment echoes in Tier II business schools where faculty members describe the situation as “precarious”. Many top companies have given them the slip and the placement process in these institutes has been extended indefinitely.
At the Jamanlal Bajaj Institute of Management, officials who didn’t want to be named reported a 30% drop in the number of recruiters. Replying to an email from ET, a spokesperson of the Wellingkar Institute of Management said.

HISTORY OF GLOBAL PLACEMENT, HYDERABAD

INCORPORATED in 1993, Global Placements, Hyderabad , India is a professionally managed overseas manpower recruitment organisation registered with Ministry of Labour, Government of India, dealing with the placement of Indian Professionals in various fields.
Global Placements is run by a team of qualified professionals with its main objective of rendering reliable and prompt services to its clients and job seekers It has unparalleled experience in recruitment and enjoys immense trust and respect among the professionals seeking overseas jobs.
Global Placements has recruited Professors/Lecturers , Polytechnic lecturerss, School Teachers, Nurses, Engineers, Technicians, IT professional, etc , to various countries .
We at Global Placements are dedicated to bridging the gap between the requirements in various countries and the career aspirations of individuals We seek to establish a lasting relationship between the employer and the job seeker. We are dedicated to overall organising, processing and need understanding capabilities. We are proud of our efficiency and instant response to any given situation.

Interview Do's and Dont's

To Do's -
- Arrive 15 minutes early. Late attendance is never excusable. Clarify questions. Be sure you answered the questions the employer really asked. Get the interviewer to describe the position and responsibilities early in the conversation so you can relate your skills and background to the position throughout the interview. Give your qualifications. Stress the accomplishments that are most pertinent to the job. Conduct yourself professionally. Be aware of what your body language is saying. Smile, make eye contact, don’t slouch and maintain composure. Anticipate tough questions. Prepare in advance so you can turn apparent weaknesses into strengths. Dress appropriately. Make your first impression a professional one. Ask questions throughout the interview. An interview should be a mutual exchange of information, not a one-sided conversation. Listen. This is probably the most important "do" of all. By concentrating not only on the employer’s words, but also on the tone of voice and body language, you will be able to pick up on the employer’s style. Once you understand how a hiring authority thinks, pattern your answers accordingly and you will be able to better relate to him or her.
Not To Do's -
- Don’t answer vague questions. Rather than answering questions you think you hear, get the employer to be more specific and then respond. Never interrupt the employer. If you don’t have time to listen, neither does the employer. Don’t smoke, chew gum or place anything on the employer’s desk. Don’t be overly familiar, even if the employer is doing all of these things. Don’t wear heavy perfume or cologne. Don’t ramble. Long answers often make the speaker sound apologetic or indecisive. On the other hand, don’t answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no." Explain whenever possible. Do not lie. Answer questions as truthfully as possible. Do not make derogatory remarks about your present or former employers or companies.
Too many people second-guess themselves after an interview. By closing strongly and asking the right questions, you can eliminate the post-interview doubts that tend to plague most interviewees. If you feel that the interview went well and you would like to take the next step, express your interest to the hiring authority and turn the tables a bit. Try something like the following:
"After hearing more about your company, the position and the responsibilities at hand, I am certain that I possess the qualities that you are looking for in the (title) position. Based on our conversation and my qualifications, are there any issues or concerns that you have that would lead you to believe otherwise?"
You have a right to be assertive. This is a great closing question because it opens the door for the hiring authority to be honest with you about his or her feelings. If concerns do exist, this is a great opportunity to overcome them. You have one final chance to dispel the concerns, sell your strengths and end the interview on positive note.
A few things to remember during the closing process: Don’t be discouraged if no definite offer is made or specific salary discussed. The interviewer will probably want to communicate with the office first, or interview other applicants, before making a decision.
Make sure you answer the following two questions: "why are you interested in the company?," and "what can you offer?"
Express thanks for the interviewer’s time and consideration. Ask for their business card so you can write a thank you letter as soon as possible.
When you get in your car, immediately write down key issues uncovered during the interview. Think of the qualifications the employer is looking for and match your strengths to them. This follow-up processes is very critical. A "thank you" letter should be written no later than 24 hours after the interview.

Interviewing Skills: Conducting an Interview

Conducting an Interview

Types of difficult Interviews

Some interviewees demand a particularly focused interviewing techniques.
In order to get an accurate assessment of a candidate’s ability, the interviewer’s ability to handle different types of candidate is very important
Before Interviewing, develop an understanding of the following types of candidates:
Nervous candidate
Uncommunicative candidate
Talkative candidate

Handling a nervous candidate

Give them an especially warm greeting
Engage in more small talk than usual
Point out various facilities or areas of interest within your organization
Start with specific , fact-based questions that are easy for the candidate to answer and unlikely to be stressful
Speak slowly in a relaxed, informal manner

Handling an uncommunicative candidate

Many reserved or uncommunicative candidates simply need to be encouraged to share their thoughts
Using silence can be effective
If the candidate is having trouble in answering questions related to their strengths and weaknesses, tell them that you will give them some time to think about it and come back to the question later

Handling a talkative candidate

Candidates who talk too much , often about things unrelated to the job or interview can be challenging,
Tell the candidate that you will be following a structure, and stress on the time available for each section of the interview,
When necessary, remind the candidate of the time limits,
Redirect the conversation as politely as possible,