3 Steps to request timeline extensions on critical projects
Remember one golden rule of timeline extensions: Never request for it in the last minute. Even if your request is genuine, your manager or client will assume you have been slacking. Follow these 3 steps to confidently request timeline extensions: 1. Request for extension at least 2 weeks prior to deadline: This is the most […]
3 Things recruiters assess during first interview
A recruiter looks for these 3 things during first-round interview: 1. Amicable communication skills – Are you able to articulate answers to various questions in a precise manner? Are you listening keenly? This is to ensure that you are professional with communication and comfortable being yourself. 2. General attitude – Do you genuinely possess a […]
Continuous Learning – Key to future career prospects
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Expertise & Skills – That’s all that matters!
When it comes to cementing financial gains through career progress, the line between blue and white collar is fading. Education was the only major barrier between blue and white collar professions, especially advanced degrees bestowed at college level. In the digital world however, resourceful knowledge is available for low-costs online, with some provided at zero […]
Jobs – Manufacturing vs Services: A Future Perspective
Automation has dominated major manufacturing sectors globally. In India, Maruti Suzuki Automotive plant, in which the Indian government has stakes, is operating with 85% automation. As a general rule, if half the work you do on a daily basis is repetitive, then it is certain of becoming obsolete. It is logical to conclude that the […]
Pandemic perspective: Part-time vs. freelance
Amid layoffs, many are considering freelancing or part-time options. Not many people will find freelance comforting. You have to be competitive with pricing bids in order to win projects (in case you are registered in popular freelance websites), and gaining reputation as a subject expert can take years. You could still tread this path nonetheless, […]
Bright future for jobs in Business Development
Business development (BD) jobs are in top demand anytime – past, present or future! Two focus areas govern BD, be it CEO or any sales position: 1. Identifying opportunities with an out-of-box approach 2. Prioritizing long-term growth It’s about making wise decisions and forecasting achievable targets. The future of BD positions – a trend that […]
Why leaders are voracious readers
Brilliant leaderships is defined by long-term vision and effective communication. Be it CEO of a public company addressing share-holders, or a startup founder wanting to disrupt markets, voracious reading empowers their execution. Long-term vision requires that a leader thinks out-of-box, be it through innovations or cementing sustainable competitive advantage, or both. A discipline in voracious […]
Top 3 secrets of smart software developers
Golden rule of software development: Discipline, is more important than talent, for qualitative results. Top 3 secrets of smart software developers: 1. Assessing long-term outcomes: Developers must address long-term scalability for any application they are building. A client should never resort to situations where entire code should be replaced. Even when clients are unclear, developers […]
Top 3 traits of Digital Marketers
The objective of marketing is to create awareness, curiosity and interest. The challenge for marketers have become monumental in recent times. This is the age of attention-wars and every marketer wants to maximize people’s engagement with right content. Here are the top 3 traits of successful marketers: 1. Target driven content: The product (or service) […]