March 28, 2022

Develop Excellent Communication Skills for Job Interviews

Communication is an integral part of any interview process and if you can develop the skills to communicate properly with the hiring manager, then you can be successful in getting the job you want with ease.

Talk Slowly

Talk slowly so that you can answer the interview questions with a calm mind even if you are feeling nervous. Don't panic. Your slow pace in talking will help you in dealing with the anxiety you are having  during the job interview.

Use the Right Words

Practise which words to use in a job interview to convey the message you want to as using the right words will help you in expressing yourself with greater clarity.

Ask the Interviewer Questions

In a job interview, it is not only the interviewers who ask questions to the job candidates. You can also ask the interviewers questions that are essential for you to know the company and the position you are giving interview for better. It is always a good idea to prepare a list of important questions that you want to ask during the job interview as this will give you a control over the flow of the interview.

Listen carefully

Communication involves both speaking and listening. So, make eye contact with the interviewer and listen to what he or she is saying. This will help you in understanding the questions properly and answering them perfectly.

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-- Rumki Sen

February 10, 2022

Tips for Group Discussions in Job Interviews

1.  No aggression in Group Discussions.

2. Develop excellent listening skills and listen carefully.

3. Dress professionally, sit up straight, make eye contact while speaking and listening, remain calm and never appear nervous.

4. Give others time to speak.

5. Even if there are disagreements, remain polite to respect other people's opinions.

6. Show confidence so that your group members take you seriously and listen to what you are saying.

November 5, 2021

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.

July 26, 2021

How To Handle A Hostile and Difficult Job Interviewer

 1. Remain calm.

2. Be confident.

3. Be Patient.

4. Smile and do not lose temper.

5. Use the challenges given by the difficult job interviewer as opportunities to highlight your strengths. Have examples and results to show.

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April 26, 2021

Importance of Using Action Verbs in Resume Writing

"Action verbs or action words in resumes are used to present responsibilities & achievements and make the sentence complete in an effective manner."

Some very powerful Action Verbs are:

Accelerated

Advised

Analyzed

Created

Designed

Directed

Managed

Established

Generated

Improved

Incorporated

Instructed

Maximized

Negotiated

Oversaw

Presented

Programmed

Recruited

Trained

Importance of Using Action Verbs:

1. Action Verbs have a greater impact.

2. They are shorter. You can condense the description from six words down to three words.

3. They help an employer visualize you doing the work.

4. Using appropriate action verbs you can make your resume unique. It increase the strength of your writing and helps you make a strong first impression.

5. Using these action verbs you can convey that you have accomplished something important.

6. These verbs show the hiring manager what actions you have taken in previous jobs and experiences.

February 24, 2021

Famous Quotations on Words

Words indeed have power. My favourite quotations on words:

1. "Words are free. It's how you use them that may cost you."

2. "Be mindful when it comes to your words. A string of some that don't mean much to you, may stick with someone else for a lifetime."

3. "Two hearts in love need no words."

4. "Integrity is the most valuable and respected quality of leadership. Always keep your word."

5. "Words are all we have."

6. "Don't mix bad words with your bad mood. You'll have many opportunities to change a mood, but you'll never get the opportunity to replace the words you spoke." 

December 29, 2020

Five Guidelines for Learning Spelling and Six Ways for Practicing Spelling

Practice makes permanent

Did somebody tell you practice made perfect? That's only if you're practicing it right. Each time you spell a word wrong, you're 'practicing' the wrong spelling. So, if you're not sure how to spell the word, find out, then practice that spelling. Keep an ongoing notebook of words, so you've got your own personal dictionary and you can see your progress. Start small, though! 

Don't try to learn all the words at once

Even if you learn them all in one sitting, practice them a few at a time. Find out what works best for you — it may be one or two words or as many as three or four. Then, add another word to your list, or start on different ones. Each time you learn another word, go back and practice the ones you learned before it, because, after all, practice makes permanent. 

Review, and review some more

If you already know some of the words on your list, practice them once or twice each before you start tackling the ones you don't know yet. It's a good confidence booster (and besides, practice makes permanent). 

Practice spelling as if you expect to spell those words right when you're writing 

There's more to learning to spell than passing a spelling test. There are lots of ways to get from guessing to knowing what to write down on a test, AND spelling words right when you're writing sentences and paragraphs. You want to train your hands to write the correct letters in the right order when you think a certain word. Use the "six ways to practice spelling" listed here. 

Use the words you've practiced 

That's the point to learning them, anyway. Have a list of words you're learning handy, in a notebook, and you can look them up to make sure you're spelling them right. Besides, using them is practicing them, and practice…you know…makes permanent.  

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Author: Susan Jones 

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https://www.readingrockets.org/article/five-guidelines-learning-spelling-and-six-ways-practicing-spelling