3 Tips to win trust from colleagues
To gain a reputation that you are resourceful, colleagues need to trust you first. 3 simple steps to establish trust: 1. Genuinely establish a willingness-to-learn attitude. “Can you help me please?” is a magical phrase that will make even strangers to help you. It will work better in a corporate environment. Your honesty is established […]
THIS is the #1 trait of Leadership
Whether C-level or middle management hiring, leadership is the most sought after trait. While specific traits add to leadership’s definition, this is the #1 give-away of a true leader: The genuine intent to prioritize other people’s success. Experienced recruiters have knack for spotting this trait. Once this is identified, other attributes of leadership including mentoring, […]
Why job security is an overrated thought
Feeling secured in a full-time position in as an illusion. About 80% of the human workforce are engaged in self-employment, part-time, trade or contract based work. The remaining 20% are salaried employees doing full-time work. Given the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, repetitive work will be replaced by machines. We are already witnessing […]
Company Reputation vs Boss’s Leadership – What to choose?
Choosing the Boss (your reporting manager) should be your #1 priority. More than company pedigree or salary benefits, working under good leadership has 2 invaluable benefits: 1. Learning – You will be mentored under a good boss. The experiences gained in terms of team management, problem solving, communication and knowledge application are priceless. It is […]
What does it mean when recruiters do not get back?
Following interviews, the wait-time to hear from recruiters is marked by anxiety for most people. Job search can be an agonizing experience, especially when there is no job at hand. While it is a recruiter’s duty to close the communication loop, most tend ignore candidates who are not under consideration. It is job seeker’s expectation […]
The Secret of Fast Learners
There is correlation between fast learners and career success. Their secret is this – they are voracious readers. Voracious reading does not happen by chance. It is a practiced daily-discipline, with rewarding career outcomes in long term. It is a methodical process: · Voracious readers have holistic understanding of industrial and technological trends · Trends […]
3 Career mistakes college students make
Many college students makes these mistakes: 1. The mindset to join high-pedigree companies – They remain jobless until they get these offers, without realizing that comparative attitudes with peers can be detrimental to career progress. Students must grab opportunities that prioritizes learning, which ensures successful career in the long run. 2. Underestimating communication skills – […]
The Ugly Truth of Appraisals
In an organization where there is lack of transparency, the entire appraisal process is an eye-wash. This is the ugly truth. Middle-management suffers most during appraisal season. Due to lack of clarity from top management, they resort to painfully stretching their budgets to give hikes to a fraction of the workforce. However, they still bear […]
Know when to walk away while pursing career opportunities
All that glitters is NOT gold. Glory seems in the guise of company reputation, designation, salary, location and learning opportunities, but consciously analyze what you will compromise, for the perks that attract you. Consider these scenarios: 1. High demand work-hours that affect health – It’s not random that young workforce are diagnosed with high BP, […]
College pedigree or reputed company experience – Is this an advantage for career progress?
The short answer is, no. We live in a digital age where people without educational backgrounds are building drones by watching YouTube videos and massive open online courses (MOOC). The playing fields have been leveled globally because access to information is getting cheaper and faster. Combine this with many open-source initiatives, and one could logically […]