Thursday, March 18, 2010

Career Counseling

Lot of people ask me tons of questions regarding career. So I have compiled all of them together here.


satys asked, Do employer reject candidate in sr. mgt round? i.e 2nd round, after technical round is clear?
Answers, Yes, it is possible. So please dont think that you have got the job simply because u have cleared initial rounds

hanumantharao asked, i want to improve my communication skills, actually i have stage fear. please suggest for improvement. Thks.
Answers, Hi, please refer to responses to other queries. we have already covered this

kalchek asked, I am a student from a top US business school. Of late, I've been extremely low on confidence after being unable to clear any interviews. I've clearly been lacking on the softer aspects of being able to influence and negotiate hard. Is there something I can work on to improve these skills, or is my career over?
Amit answers, Hi Kalchek, no your career is not over. Please read stephen covey's book - the 7 habits of highly effective ppl

Prem asked, Nowadats each company wants experienced candidates not freshers but if fresher will not get a chance how will he become experienced?What should a fresher should do in such a scenario?
Answers, Hi Prem, One can showcase the development one has undergone in one's student years to get a good break. Your CV and how you perform in the interview will determine the break

Prem asked, Nowadats each company wants experienced candidates not freshers but if fresher will not get a chance how will he become experienced?What should a fresher should do in such a scenario?
Answers, Hi Prem, One can showcase the development one has undergone in one's student years to get a good break. Your CV and how you perform in the interview will determine the break

mukti asked, Sir,I am Mukti, I like to know from you, what are the main crriterias employor see in the candidates?
Answers, Hi Mukti, pls refer to earlier responses - I have already dealt with it

girish11 asked, Sir do you think bpo jobs have a career in future
Answers, In the globalised world, the bpo is here to stay

girish11 asked, Hi sir my name is Girish i am doing my gradyuation from mumbai university can you tell me what are the best possible opion to get into Banking Industry.
Answers, Hi Girish.. you could think of entering the banking industry either frm the tech side in data analysis or frm the management side by studying management

prabhakar asked, I am doctorate in Agriculture and working with Indian MNC in product development field. My problem is fluent english.
Answers, Hi Prabhakar.. we have already dealt with this.. please refer to earlier responses

SMEdreams asked, does Obssesive cumpulsive disorder affected people get any reservation in seats ...
Answers, Hi SME, No. Unfortunately, OCDs do not get covered for reservation.

Chitra asked, I am in Presales. Can u suggest some techniques to improvize my Business Communication. Wht is the difference between Business & Normal communication
Answers, Hi Chitra, You have asked a very valid ques - business communication involves many things that maynot be required in normal communication. For eg, in normal communication, we do not use business language / jargon. It will help if you pick up a book that is specific to your domain and master the kind of language / grammar used

Prem asked, I have study background of hindi medium and now it is very difficult for me to talk in english with someone. Kindly suggest how can I improve my spoken english skill?
Answers, Hi Prem, it is not only a problem of Hindi medium, but for all people who are non-native speakers of english. the first thing we need to do is to stop thinking in our native language. make a conscious effort to think in eng. then follow it up by following the principle of reading, writing, speaking and listening to eng. the more you do this, the better your english will get

Bhabtosh asked, Dear Sir, Thank you for being with us, my question is regarding high level communication, how to improve judgement of your own communication skills, everyday, we watchh something new in this market, how to get automatically improved according to it?
Answers, Hi Bhabtosh, We need to keep our eyes and ears open - listen and watch people who communicate well and try to learn from them; read as much as possible; and apply it all consciously. We can continue to grow, learn and improve as long as we live

Rawki asked, What does an employer look for in an interview? How to sound like the one who indeed need a job.
Answers, Hi Rawki, An employer wants to know 3 things: 1. can you do the job 2. if yes, then do you have the drive to do the job 3. will you fit in with the culture of the company keeping these in mind, pls present yourself accordingly

sapna asked, hi, i m very straight forward person & speak very straight which usually go against me,i can't speak sweetly or diplomatically,what to do?
Answers, Hi Sapna, there is a difference between being simply. truthful / straightforward and doing so selectively. If you are selectively straightforward and measure your words before speaking, it will no longer go against you. Instead, your words will be valued because of how authentic they are. remember, being straightforward is not a bad thing, no matter what others say

asim asked, i am very poor in writing as well as speaking . can you help me how to improve .regards
Answers, Hi Asim, please refer to the answer i have given to similar questions before

kamal asked, Hi,I am working with an insurance company from the past 2 years and i have an experience of 4years...my question is what to do if the company is going against you despite your manager backing...should i quit or fight against the company's laws through my performance
Answers, Hi Kamal, in your position, I would do a mix of both.. while in the company, I would continue to prove myself through my work, make myself indispensable and fight diplomatically for my rights. At the same time, I would look out for better opportunities. but dont quit till you get something good

Velu asked, After B Tech Biotech what to do ? M Tech or MBA ?
Answers, Hi V elu, This is a personal choice - are you someone who thrives on research? Or are you someone who wants to manage and lead people? Make your choice accordingly. But follow the path of your interest and do not go by what others are doing or saying

AJAY asked, I WANT TO IMPROVE MY COMMUNICATION SKILL.PLS ADVISE ,AS HOW IT CAN BE ACHIEVED??
Answers, Hi Ajay, please refer to the response i gave to suresh

Vivek asked, Is it a good idea to move from technology to management in an IT company
Answers, Yes Vivek, it is a good idea, particularly if you don't see yourself as someone who can be with the tech team all your life. Once you enter management, with experience, you can even go from one industry to another

Santosh asked, How can we train students based in Rural areas?
Answers, Santosh.. you have asked a very valid ques... the best way to reach out to students in rural areas is to heavily leverage technology.. use VSAT, video conferencing, etc and also suppliment it by training support staff who are on-site

suresh m asked, Amit, Is there a book or a way you would suggest me/everyone to improve his/her communication skills?
Answers, Hi Suresh: Communication is made up of two things: your language and your personal effectivenss. trying following Raymond Murphy for grammar and read "The 7 Habits of highly effective people" by stephen covey for personal effectiveness

Uday asked, I am working with IP past 3 years but still my communication skill is bad. I intreact with customers through english language only. But sometimes i am not confident about that. can u pls help me out to improve the skill?
Answers, Hi Uday, it is important to work on: 1. grammar.. refer to books by Raymond Murphy 2. Improve your pronounciation - listen to English news channels in the evening, and then the next morning, read out the same news from the newspaper - see the difference in pronounciation. 3. but the most important thing that will give you the required confidence is the ability to think in English. Please start thinking in English and not your native language

abu asked, iam degree final year what i do next
Answers, Hi Abu.. it depends on your interests.. what would you like to do? Can you tell me something more about yourself?

ganeshj asked, Hi, I have about 9 years of experience in sales as at various levels both in India and abroad. At present I am employed as a senior manager in a reputed financial servies company, although it is a mid-career move and sacrifies have to be made, I would want to shift to the IT industry. Please advice as to what skill sets would be required and is it advisable to make such a shift?
Answers, Hi Ganesh, I would like to go into more details of this. Please mail me at amit@purpleleap.com

red asked, if we employ smart , dynamic person then the work done will b gud but that person will look out for other things and if we employ average person then that person might stay but the work done will not b gud. where to draw the line??
Answers, Red.. that's a very valid point.. companies follow to kinds of policies... 1. At the start-up stage, you need dynamic people to set up the business. 2. Once the processes are in place, the business has been established, then companies like to have a lot of average people on board to simply run the business

Shri asked, I have SIX years of IT exp.But I am not getting calls?
Answers, Shri.. you are not getting calls for what? What kind of profiles are you applying for?

Murali asked, is it wise to move out od IT after 10 years of IT experience?
Answers, Hi Murali... moving out of IT after 10 years of experince.. can be both a good and bad decision depending on what you do next. You could study further to help you move up the corporate ladder, you could open your own business, etc. Whatever you do, ensure that your next step is meaningful and creates value in your life without sacrificing on money

maruthi asked, Sir currently i am working as manager in educational consultancy in Hyderabad. I am weak in grammar. Can u tell me how to master in grammar.
Answers, Hi Maruthi, there are many ways of improving grammar... one of my favourite writers is Raymond Murphy. He has a trilogy - Beginners', Intermediate and Advanced English Grammar. According to your requirement... please go through the book.. it is very user friendly

xkcd asked, i have a very poor comm skill.i am a graduate from one of the premier institute of india in engg. i am a mechanical engg. i am not able to express myself when it comes to explain to biggies of the firm i work in. i get jittery. what shud i do?
Answers, 3. please tell yourself that what other people think of you is not important.. if they are unkind in their opinions, it is their problem.. motivate yourself to do your best

xkcd asked, i have a very poor comm skill.i am a graduate from one of the premier institute of india in engg. i am a mechanical engg. i am not able to express myself when it comes to explain to biggies of the firm i work in. i get jittery. what shud i do?
Answers, 2. If you are in a public-speaking situation and you are not comfortable looking into the eyes of the people around.. look at their hairline. It will create the impression of eye contact and you will feel less jittery

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am a student from a top US business school. Of late, I've been extremely low on confidence after being unable to clear any interviews. I've clearly been lacking on the softer aspects of being able to influence and negotiate hard. Is there something I can work on to improve these skills, or is my career over?

Anonymous said...

Hi, no your career is not over. Please read stephen covey's book - the 7 habits of highly effective ppl

Anonymous said...

I am working with IP past 3 years but still my communication skill is bad. I intreact with customers through english language only. But sometimes i am not confident about that. can u pls help me out to improve the skill?

Anonymous said...

Hi, it is important to work on: 1. grammar.. refer to books by Raymond Murphy 2. Improve your pronounciation - listen to English news channels in the evening, and then the next morning, read out the same news from the newspaper - see the difference in pronounciation. 3. but the most important thing that will give you the required confidence is the ability to think in English. Please start thinking in English and not your native language.

Anonymous said...

I want to study in newzealand I want to improve my english speaking skills. Please give some tips..thanks

Anonymous said...

Hi, there are a number of ways that you can improve English speaking and listening skills. To improve your English language skills you can Join an English Language training course, if these are available in your city, else any reputed course in Spoken English will help greatly in giving you guidance and confidence. Speaking with students/ colleges is a good way to improve speaking skills. The more you speak in English, the better you will develop these skills. Watch various english TV channels/ shows and listen to the radio. Read English newspapers/ magazines on daily basis and look for things that interest you. Language skills are best developed through practice so I recommend that you make a conscious effort to speak, read and write in English as much as possible. Hope this helps you!!!

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