I clicked this today morning from my bedroom window at 5:30 am. Calm, beautiful morning.. feels lovely..isn’t it? No, I am not awake so early every day. But today has a story ….I had some things pending since a few days now..some e-mails to reply, a guest blog post to be sent this week and... Continue Reading →
Worried about performance at work?.. Avoid these productivity spoilers
What makes a person a star performer? One thing for sure, he utilizes his time wisely. If he can, why can't everyone? When we talk about workplace distraction, Social media is the first thing that comes to mind. Yes, Social media is but not the only productivity killer at work. Some workplace behaviors inevitably impact... Continue Reading →
I ignored LinkedIn and I was wrong
Yes I did that. Being very much into social media, especially when I am more focused on professional associations here, I was completely inactive on LinkedIn for almost 2 months. On a recent vacation with family, while I had put off all social media notifications on my mobile, I was still connected to my social... Continue Reading →
Some social media don’ts for employees
Do you discuss your work-life on social media? Social Media is a double edge sword. If you like something , write about it and make it desired and if you dislike something, defame it. Social media does both the jobs well. No doubts why employees are now putting up grievances with their employer via Social... Continue Reading →
Why Social Media is important for job seekers in 2015
Hope year 2015 began at an exciting note for everyone. How about the new year resolutions? If you are a recent grad looking for a job or already working and looking for a job change this year, I can suggest something to add to your To-Do list in 2015… “Professionally, be more involved and active... Continue Reading →
Why Internship matters & some Tweetchats for Interns
I was lucky to have double opportunity for internship during my MBA. For the first time, I wasn’t really serious and focused about it. I utilized most of my time with friends exploring new place (my internship was in a different city). The next internship opportunity was during my final semester and for a longer... Continue Reading →
Today on EO List – The Day I Started In HR
No matter how much you prepare before, somethings are best learned by experience. Human Resource is liaison between management and employees but the role has evolved over time. HR pros now work for performance improvement, business effectiveness and cost analysis . But in nutshell, HR is an employee function. The real role of HR lies... Continue Reading →
Why HR is a Thank-less job?
I agree that the subject of the post isn't new. We hear it all the time (often believe it too) but today, during a conversation, when a friend quoted again that “HR is a thankless job” I got into thinking... Who propagated this notion(it's no a way an easy job)? How are we, the HR,... Continue Reading →
Why Follow-up after job application
The first step for job search is looking for a suitable position, sending the resume and then waiting to be called. But what if you do not hear back from the hiring recruiter? Is it OK to follow up and check on the progress of your application? While experts say “Yes, following up after initial... Continue Reading →
Did well in interview, you still might not be selected for the job
Yes, you heard it right. If you are best dressed, have a professional written resume and answer appropriately with confidence in an interview, chances are, you still might not be selected for the job. Why? Well, because your selection depends on other factors too. Like.. Can you play video game well? How is your hand... Continue Reading →