Top 3 traits of successful sales people
Ever wonder why few sales people are super successful? They are highly confident and seem to have a knack for closing sales effortlessly. These are their top 3 secrets: 1. Listening – The first few discussions are never about sales or boring one-sided presentations. Great sales people get into shoes of prospective clients by understanding […]
Contract Career = Future of jobs
HR will be the MOST influential department in an organization over the next decade. However, there is a catch! Either HR will completely empower a performance-oriented culture or they will be insignificant to the organization. There will be NO middle ground. This is because HR will evolve from an operational workforce, to a strategic & […]
Why bad bosses micro-manage
A micromanager is utterly incompetent – be it their expertise or communication. A good boss does not micromanage. So why do bad bosses micromanage? It is usually one of the following reasons: 1. Taking credit for other people’s work – They want to know nitty-gritty details of work progress and showcase it as their leadership […]
Top 3 skills of a Content Manager
Your brand perception – individual or company – depends on contributing original & qualitative content. This is the age of digital reputation. This has phenomenally spiked the demand for content writers, creative artists, video-makers, copywriters, linguists, dubbing artists, etc. Hiring Content Mangers (CM) has become inevitable for organizations. Why? People possessing extraordinary writing skills have […]
Why applying for jobs makes no logical sense
Did you get a response from every job profile you applied to? Companies with deep pockets advertise the same job across all medium, including their own website, causing redundancies. This process is automated and your application gets lost in some inbox, where there are 5000+ unread messages. On the contrary, most companies are small to […]
How to handle harassment from your boss
If someone harasses you, then they have a psychological problem. You have to raise a complaint to HR administration. Follow these steps: 1. Document the complaint officially over an email, addressed to the HR administrator alone. Disclose the nature of the harassment and frequency of the same. 2. In meeting with the HR administrator, discuss […]
Top 3 traits of a Project Manager
Project management is more about execution and less about expertise. Ensuring quality and timely delivery is top priority of project managers (PM). A qualitative but delayed delivery can be detrimental for company’s prospects. Timely delivery with compromise in quality attracts customer wrath. The top 3 traits expected of a project manager include: 1. Listening – […]
How to convince a company to hire you?
There is no 100% guaranteed method that will get you the job you want. You can only increases your chances of getting hired. Ensure the following during interviews: 1. Research about the company before-hand. Understand their mission and vision. 2. Research about the designation you are being interviewed for. 3. Carry a notebook and a […]
2 Genuine steps to get promoted
Of course you give your best performance at work. However, when it comes to promotion, it is important that your efforts are recognized, especially by your reporting manager / boss. Set up a 1-on-1 discussion with your boss, suggesting you want to understand the guidelines for getting promoted. It is important that you convey this […]
How to manage conflict with colleagues
There are no innovations without conflicts. Disagreements are an important metric for progress. It is unfortunate when constructive conflicts are taken personal by some people. This is an emotional reaction that is subconsciously hardwired in most people. But there is a simple solution to avoid such predicaments. Whether you are a team member or a […]