Category Archives: LIFE SKILLS

There is nothing better than a heartwarming thank-you note. Writing powerful thank-you letters is not just a formality. Thank-you letters are marketing tools that can have tremendous value in moving your candidacy forward and positioning you above the competition. Although … Continue reading →

Two brains are always better than one but it can be a challenge to bring people together at the workplace. Many work processes can be done faster or more efficiently with team work rather than individual contribution. However, it can … Continue reading →

  Make these resolutions to take your career in the right direction. Be a student Treat every workday like a school day. Be sure that you learn something and use it to make yourself more productive. It doesn’t have to … Continue reading →

  Follow these tips to navigate your way through the world of social networking. Just when you have mastered the art of handing out your business card, along comes another way to make connections — social networking online. Online communities … Continue reading →

  Make sure that you make multiple résumés for different positions, says PHYLLIS KORKKIThe beginning of this new year — after a very difficult 2009 for job seekers — offers a good opportunity to review and fine-tune every element of … Continue reading →

  Follow these tips to avoid some of the common blunders in résumé.   Your résumé should not be a boring list of job duties and responsibilities. Demonstrate how you made a difference to the company you worked for. When … Continue reading →

BANGALORE: After a long hibernation of 18 months, headhunters are actively out in the market as talent requirements have started trickling in. The hiring momentum is expected to pick up from April onwards. Even in a worst scenario, calendar 2010 … Continue reading →

With organisations diversifying their businesses into global markets, work is no longer restricted by geographical boundaries. Today, firms want their employees to be on the move and work across the globe. Are you ready for such a ‘global’ career? The … Continue reading →

  Learn to motivate your employees to get the best out of them. Managers who understand what motivates each employee can tailor incentives accordingly. But your motivational toolbox should go beyond rewarding excellent work. Just as important to keeping workers … Continue reading →

Are you looking for a marketing tool that is both effective and inexpensive? Then pull out your microphone and do some speaking! Why should you consider ‘public speaking’ as a way to obtain new customers? Because it doesn’t cost anything, … Continue reading →