Industries Expected to Have Good Job Prospects

 1. Computer and Information Technology

This industry is one of the fastest growing and most creative sectors in the world. It offers a wide range of opportunities to people having different skills and work experiences. This industry is currently in the highest demand in the job market. Some job titles in this industry are Software Engineer, Web Developer/ Designer and Computer Programmer. 

2. Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)

This sector requires a thorough understanding of finance, economics and numbers. Also, sometimes one needs to have good knowledge of law. This segment consists of a variety of financial firms, including banks, investment houses, lenders, finance companies, real estate brokers and insurance companies. The BFSI sector offers a unique blend of benefits that cater to a wide range of career aspirations.

3. Education

Everything that we achieve in life is due to having knowledge and education. Teaching profession is popular and in high demand. Through education, teachers enable today's students to make better choices for their future.

Here are some job prospects in the education and teaching industry:

a) Special Education Teacher - Provides support and guidance to students with special needs or disabilities to make them independent.

b) Preschool Teacher, School Teacher, College/University Lecturer, Professor, Principal

From teachers who work inside classrooms to administrators who manage and oversee an institution’s operations, there are many types of jobs in this field.

c) Curriculum Developer

Develops and supervises school curriculum and ensures it meets regional and state requirements. 

d) Educational Consultant

Works with educational institutions, government bodies or private organizations to propose and implement strategies for educational development. 

e) Educational Leader

Provides tools to educators, brings new techniques to teachers and offers administrative skills to principals.

Other industries with high job growth potential include:

A. Power and energy

B. Infrastructure

C. Manufacturing

D. Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

E. Agriculture and Agri-Tech

F. Retail and e-commerce

G. Tourism and Hospitality

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5 Tips for Returning to Work After a Career Gap

1. Be honest about the career gap.

2. Rewrite your resume.

3. Explain your employment gaps honestly in your resume and cover letter.

4. Remain confident. Don’t be apologetic. Don’t be embarrassed.

5. Prepare yourself for job interviews. Explaining the reason for a career break positively and honestly can help in the job interviews.

All the Best!!

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-- Rumki Sen

Apply for Jobs on Company Websites

If you know the nature of work of the companies you are interested in, then directly go to the websites of those companies. Apply for jobs directly on the company websites and your applications will go directly into the company's applicant tracking system. On many company websites, the job listings are done for all level positions - from part-time hourly jobs to top management positions. Apply for the one that suits you most.

Please follow all the instructions given on the websites while filling up the forms for applying for jobs online. You may need to fill out a profile, including your educational and professional experiences and skills or upload your current resume or take an employment test as a part of the online application process. If your profile matches with their requirements, you will be called for an interview.

What are you waiting for? Start applying for jobs online from today only.

How to Grow a Network You’ll Actually Love

Everyone knows the importance of networking to career success. But many of us rank the activity as about as enjoyable as vacuuming underneath the sofa (and do it about as often). Instead of viewing networking as a chore, might there be ways to improve the process so that it becomes more bearable? Yes! Take a look at the strategies below to grow a network that’s both productive and pleasant.

Here’s how to grow a network that you’ll love:

Know what you want.

Networking gets frustrating when it doesn’t seem to lead to meaningful relationships. Increase the odds of meeting people you truly care about and are interested in staying connected with by evaluating your needs.

“The key is to create a written list of the traits and characteristics you seek in your contacts, colleagues, strategic partners, and friends,” says Patti DeNucci, author of The Intentional Networker: Attracting Powerful Relationships, Referrals & Results in Business. She suggests asking yourself these questions:

What traits do you value most?
What kinds of people energize and inspire you?
What types of resources, skills, and knowledge will complement yours and help you be successful in your work?

"Add other questions to help you create a basic—or even very detailed—profile of the people who will be most valuable to you, help you get things done, and ensure you are learning and growing and enjoying what you do," DeNucci says. "This exercise actually recalibrates your brain’s Reticular Activation System, which acts as a personal radar. You will know when you’ve met someone who fits your criteria—and when you’ve met someone who has not!"

Choose pleasant settings.

Sharing an interest with those around you or working for a common cause oftentimes makes interactions easier. You’re bound to come into contact with people of diverse ages and backgrounds while doing volunteer work. Or head to an alumni event and discover others who thought Psychology 101 rocked. Tongue-tied at professional meet-and-greets? Join the organizational committee. You’ll get to know the other members, plus you’ll have natural icebreaker opportunities by passing out name tags or helping people find assigned seating.

Utilize LinkedIn.

Great for introverts and extroverts alike, this online platform facilitates connections. Meet interesting people by joining a LinkedIn group. Follow the career progress of people in your network. See who might know someone at that company for which you’re dying to work.

Before attending a networking event, check out the profiles of people you might encounter. You’ll get a leg up on remembering names and faces, and knowing a bit about someone can help spur topics of conversation.

Make bond-building a routine.

Asking a friend for help or advice feels much more comfortable than suddenly approaching someone you barely know. Consistently strengthen ties with acquaintances so that interaction with them becomes natural rather than forced. Set regular coffee dates, send a birthday card, pass along articles on a subject of mutual interest—actions that will keep you in contact throughout the year, not just when you need something.
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Author: Beth Braccio Hering

How to Adjust to a New Job

1. Expect your adjustment to take a while.

2. Build relationships in your new office. Stay positive.

3. Learn your new job.

4. Don't be afraid to ask for the help you need. Ask lots of questions.

5. Don't talk about how you did things at your old job or how things were in your previous office.

6. Acknowledge your mistakes if you have made them.

7. Be yourself.

How Long Should You Wait for a Job Offer?

The average time from interview to job offer is 2-4 weeks, depending on the company.
If the company has completed the interview phase, it may be having trouble to make a final decision.
Perhaps there were two well-qualified candidates and the interview team could not decide who the job should be offered to.

The time from job offer to acceptance is also about two weeks. However, this is the average for one
sector of the job market. For others, offers are received within 2 days of job interviewing.
Sometimes again, the hiring process is dragged onto for weeks, and even for months.

How to Deal With an Angry Boss

1. Maintain professionalism. Interact politely but assertively.

2. Have a conversation. Stay calm.

3. Don’t let his/her anger affect your work.

4. Identify triggers.

5. If you did something wrong, own up to your mistakes and apologize.

6. Offer a solution.
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