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 →
Why we need feedback and how to ask for it
One of the things I do not miss to do every Monday morning is to look for the topic of “Power of connection” chat (hashtag #PoCchat ). I always enjoy being a part of this discussion because it talks about bringing out the best in our personal & professional lives by utilizing the power of... Continue Reading →
What makes a job hopper?
When I say job hopper, I don’t talk about those who look for a new job every 6 months (wanderer might be the right word here) but about those who have a work history of staying with employers for 2-3 years. Though the average employment tenure today is between 2-4 years,(especially with millennials), employer still... Continue Reading →
Tips to boost your confidence on first day at new job
Congratulations! It’s your first day at job, time for celebrations but Hey, are you nervous? Thinking about how to behave your best all day and impress everyone at new workplace? Here are some tips that will help Dress your professional best Looking your best always help. It’s an important part of non-verbal communication. The way... Continue Reading →
Are you choosing the right job?.. Find out
Finding a new job is a lot of hard work at times. Keeping an eye on various job sites, turning up all social networks, lot of preparation and interviews and finally an offer letter to a new job. Landing up in a new job feels great but what if this is not the role that... Continue Reading →
5 useful tips for every job interview
Do you remember the famous dentist poem by Odgen Nash “………… And that I will never have to do it again is a hope that I am against hope hopen. This holds true with the job interviews too. While you are sitting on the chair in-front of the interviewer anxious, curious, nervous praying for it... Continue Reading →
HR isn’t just about employees, it never was
"I work/want to work in HR because I enjoy working with people" If you believe this as the sole reason for choosing a career in HR, you must re-think. HR pros do not deal with employees alone today, rather they never did. There is lot more to this profession that is usually over-shadowed by the... Continue Reading →
How can HR keep company culture alive
What is company culture? In most appropriate sense, company culture is the personality of a company. To potential recruits, company culture is the representation of how they will be treated as employees. Working as outsourcing consultant with various clients as part of my job, I have observed employees connecting with an organization’s work culture even... Continue Reading →
#socialHR events to look forward next week
Social media is the fastest and widest source of learning today. My social world was much limited to Facebook(personal) and LinkedIn(professional) until I started exploring social media as means of learning and connecting with industry peers , which wasn't very long ago. It was amazing to see the opportunities it provided in terms of learning,... Continue Reading →
What makes HR crucial for business success?
“Human Resources isn’t a thing we do, It’s the thing that runs our business.”– Steve Wynn That’s true, HR is not just about support, it is a crucial function that shapes the working and future of organization. With growing corporate demands and workplace challenges, Human Resource professionals have emerged as Employee advocate, Business partners, Strategic Partners,... Continue Reading →