To fast track your career, it’s crucial to have a well-defined growth plan. Imagine starting your journey without a map; you might eventually reach your destination, but it will take much longer.
I chose to devote my career to Human Resources due to a passion for business and an understanding of the value human capital brings to a company. I fear however, that many professionals choose to pursue a career in HR to utilize their soft skills or the desire for a quick route to a corporate…
A distinguishing characteristic of a rising star is the ability to reflect on and learn from each experience. Before embarking on a new project, discussing with your manager the skills and knowledge you aim to acquire can set clear development goals.
You landed the interview. Awesome! Now dont screw it up. I’ve interviewed thousands?of people for jobs ranging from entry-level to executive. Easily three-fourths of the candidates made basic interviewing mistakes. Did I still hire some of them? Absolutely… but never count on your qualifications and experience to outweigh a bad interview.?Here are eight practical ways…
These are top 10 HR interview questions and will help you in preparing for the interview. when responding to HR interview questions keep your answers brief and to the point. If you are faced with a difficult HR interview question, make sure you stay calm, don’t get defensive, and take a moment to think about…
Richard Branson founded Virgin in 1970 at the age of 20, and he hasn?t looked back. He?s the only entrepreneur to have built eight separate billion-dollar companies in eight different industries ? and he did it all without a degree in business. “Had I pursued my education long enough to learn all the conventional dos…
Salary negotiation is an integral part of the job-seeking process, influencing not only your immediate compensation but also your long-term financial well-being and job satisfaction. However, navigating these negotiations can be daunting, especially without a clear understanding of potential pitfalls and best practices
Built environment (comprising of construction, the buying, selling and leasing out of property estate and various other related real estate-related activities) is one of the major contributors to the Indian economy. It accounted for approximately 17.7% of the country?s GDP in the year 2009?10 (from a mere 10% in 1991-92). There is a projected area…
Many companies today are looking for leaders, not just managers, to take on greater roles within the organization. As a result, competition for higher-level positions can be fierce. Leaders have the ability to inspire others and foster teamwork, which leads to achieving results. No matter what your current position is, becoming a leader can help…
Last week I met up with a former client who I had not seen for some time. He was disappointed with himself because, although he had set himself some career goals for the New Year, everyday stuff had taken over and he had done absolutely nothing about them.? I persuade him that all was not…
The biggest limiting factor which hinders growth of successful young managers to middle management is their inability to delegate effectively. There are only so many working hours in a day and you can do only so much all?alone. It?s time that you used the power of cloud computing by leveraging the resources available in your…
Work- Life Balance is one of the most debated topic in today?s world. Some believe that this is?not being looked at holistically?and may not be doable. Jack Welch, former GE CEO says that -?There?s no such thing as Work- Life Balance . There are work- life choices, and you make them, and they have consequences.?…
Most employees would not even dream of giving their superiors feedback or suggestions. This unfortunate fact has a lot to do with insecurity and the misconception that those higher up in the corporate pecking order are, either by nature or by standing, infallible. However, nobody is perfect at any point in their career. Bosses, managers…
You have worked hard at mastering yourself ? your habits, your outlook on life, your relationships and your finances. Now is the time to master the course of your career, as well. You achieve career mastery when you can integrate your personal development and growth into your professional growth and development. There are different elements…
Without doubt, wellbeing is the ultimate objective of human existence. Paradoxically, we often wind up surrendering well-being in order to earn money, and then spend a major part of the earnings in attempts to regain it. These efforts are invariably fruitless – so why do we do it? More often than not, the only real…
Choosing the right business school is a matter of extensive research. The time you spend doing this research is a very worthwhile investment, so do not take shortcuts. Most business students tend to choose the institute with the best reputation – in other words, ‘A’ grade institutes which have the highest ratings. In terms of…
We are finally seeing the entry of women in board-level positions at leading multinational companies. However, the numbers are not stacking up as anticipated – many businesses continue to have a less-than-balanced equation in terms of gender diversity in leadership roles. Without a doubt, it is still an uphill climb for women achievers who have…
Are you married to your job? Have your family, personal hobbies and social life taken the back-seat? For how long has this state of affairs been going on? If you do not have a healthy work-life balance, chances are that your stress-levels are on the higher side. You may be able to detect some of…
Crafting a killer resume is about more than listing your experiences; it’s about presenting your professional journey in a manner that captivates and convinces potential employers.
For many centuries, the study of human thought and emotion was not considered a very fruitful pursuit. Not that it hasn?t fascinated many people down the ages ? it has. But the most interesting insights into human psychology came not from scientists but from poets and writers. In that respect, it is possible to find…
It is a known fact that people who do what they are good at are happier people. As a happy adjunct – happier people tend to be better at what they do! Interestingly, the amount of satisfaction that qualified people derive from their jobs depends on whether they are managers or leaders. ?Is there an…
Has your talent; potential and resourcefulness on the?job?gone unnoticed while those of others have been rewarded? Have others of equal experience risen on the corporate ladder much faster than you? You have probably not mastered the fine art of increasing your visibility in the workplace. Adeptness at getting noticed at work in a positive way…
Do you feel that your present job is going nowhere? Do you yearn to spread your wings and soar higher in your career? The way to do it is to build your resume and make it more attractive to present or future employers. The emphasis should be on gaining new experience. You can do this…
Our advice to all who aspire to a career in an international real estate consultancy is to educate themselves to the maximum extent possible on all aspects of the property sector and the business world – and further, not to rely on knowledge alone but to avail of expert mentoring before actually venturing into the field.