Job Advice

Our job plays a significant role in our lives. Choose your career keeping all the parameters in mind, from your personality traits to what you want from life

The net connect: As the job market shifts towards the virtual world of websites, it becomes essential for job-seekers to make their presence felt through networking sites

Table etiquette: It is not as simple as it seems when it comes to a job interview over a dining table

Vice-Chairman of Dabur India talks about his journey towards a successful career and says his ideas motivate him to work hard

One of the problems that a fresher faces in office is realising the importance of the tasks assigned. Finishing the task in a given time or meeting deadlines is yet another challenge

According to a recent study, employees with high Emotional Intelligence (EI) are likely to cope better with stress, be more dedicated to their jobs, and display a greater sense of empathy for colleagues. Expert advice on ways to boost your EI

The market is not on our side. And you bring your hangdog face to work every day. Another company wants you but should you act pricey? Of course, you should if the reasons are good enough

Basics on making it big with people skills

No matter what position you hold, professionally or socially, you will need to engage people with little more than “business” to get what you need

Despite individual differences, members of a team need to be able to trust and respect each other. Companies face a tough task trying to assimilate employees into cohesive units, and are increasingly taking the help of specialist consultants to get the job done

Love understands no rules or regulations. But love can also get you fired, especially if you get involved with a dear colleague

Resigning in the proper manner can be tricky business. Once you have accepted another job offer there are no two ways of going about it

Saying no is a dicey business. Most people don’t know how to turn an offer down. Either they clam up or choose to be obnoxious. These are of course not conscious choices. Like everything else there is a way to resolve this dilemma

Office politics can be crazy, murky and scary. But there is no way of escaping it. But what you can do is minimise your chances of getting embroiled in some nasty business

Networking is the buzzword these days. It is the informal ladder to the stars. Don’t just wait for performance at the office to work wonders for you. People in your line of work can also prove very beneficial. So go out and build your contacts

There are simple things you can do to avoid letting pressure at work pull you down

So you think you are a nice little suave boy or a cute Barbie? Don’t overdo the smile-and-flutter-eyelid act at office if you don’t know where to draw the line

Social networking sites have emerged as the most accessible, convenient and easy way of connecting to likeminded professionals in one’s field

Career objectives are essential for a satisfying and rewarding professional life

You find yourself losing interest in work. Even after a good break, you  feel ill-equipped to handle daily office responsibilities. Be cautious, you could be suffering from Job Burnout!

Body language says more than what we give it credit for especially in an interview

Every new phase of life has its own rules. But one thing is constant- the first impression. Getting that dream job is just the beginning of your professional career. Day one - learn how to make the best impression at a new work place

It’s a rather awkward moment when the question of pay packets makes a much anticipated appearance at the end of the interview. Don’t worry. Most people don’t know how to be suave about it. But with our tips you could do a good job of it

Being a pest never got anybody brownie points. You might just need to see a pest to know one for sure, but are you conscious of your own mannerisms?

Avoid these ten mistakes to excel at your work

Remember making a schedule several months before your exams? It’s time to sit down again with a pen and a paper

Looking up jobs and applying for them is no longer about walking out of the house everyday at 6.00 am with a lunch box. Job sites have revolutionised the job hunting process

Job hopping can be seen as a compulsive behavior by employers. Think before you leap

Hate the idea of working under other people? Reclaim your space and start freelancing

Maybe it’s not a great idea to have your boss and colleagues as friends on social network