The moment a young student gives his +2 exams, he sees the whole of his life unravel in front of him; it takes the form of raw, fresh clay that he needs to mould in a way that will give him prosperity, satisfaction, happiness and maybe even recognition. He needs to decide his career amidst the kid of confusion that makes him feel like wanting to take refuge in the Himalayas! His mind is often torn between the popular choices of careers – that seem to display themselves like prostitutes in a red
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College is every high school student’s dream. But how does one know which college to choose when there are millions of options out there? Choosing the right college is very important and one should take a lot of time and effort in making this decision so that once the decision is made, it should not be something one would regret later on. The perfect college can open up new chambers in the mind and will be a thrilling experience almost like being born again. There are many alumni who remain than
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The very mention of career goals makes one shiver, even as the forehead shrivels with worry. Since many of us have landed jobs at a time when we do not know very well what we want out of our lives, the cause for worry isn’t unfounded. It is true that it takes some of us years to understand what we would like to do and why we are at the place where we are. There are others who know what they want out of life from the word go. How do they end up being so sure of themselves? How come they know exac
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After years of extensive studies and examinations, Joe finally became a software expert. He took home a fat pay check at the end of the month as he slogged his way from nine to five in his cabin. He did well for himself and was esteemed highly by his co-workers. But after everything else, something seemed amiss in his life. Despite all the feats and accolades, he couldn’t derive satisfaction from his job. Bewildered and bothered, he took a respite from his work-life and sat back to analyze what
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If you thought that your curriculum vitae or resume was an impressive synopsis of your deeds, feats, achievements and education, all aimed to woo your prospective future employer, you couldn’t be more right than this. You have probably heard the corporate gurus stressing on the credibility of a resume that can land you up to anywhere between your dream job worth a fortune to the mediocre one on a neighborhood supermarket. Now with all the hullaballoo concerning your CV, isn’t it only fair that y
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In an effort to survive the corporate rat race and live up to the needs of changing times, most companies are today forced to implement rampant changes in their endeavor to make it to the top. The ever-changing dynamics of the workplace has somewhere intensified the need for the top-notch workforce specialized in adapting to this expanding evolution, hence the need to upgrade the workforce to meet the shifting demands. However, training your troop on something new is no cakewalk and most often i
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Are you an ambitious wannabe who jumps ship too often in quest of sustainable powers and career hikes? If yes, then beware! Hopping from one job to another in search of big moolah may not always be the best career move for you. Most people wrongly assume that switching jobs is the fast-track route to big career advances, when, in reality, hopping jobs can at times boomerang and stall your growth. Newbies on the move often opine that darting into the dark may land them their dream job. Never
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'The dilemma with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat.' - Lilly Tomlin Perhaps this is what many people feel, but sadly, almost every single soul on this earth is still a part of the rat race, be it out of choice or compulsion. Some work to provide food and shelter to their family, while for others, it’s a matter of pride or pure work addiction. Whatever the reason, not many notice the precious years flying by! Isn’t it a shame that every morning we have to wake up
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Say SWOT analysis, and the very name reminds you of James Bond like undertaking! However, in reality, it implies nothing more than a self-analysis tool designed to buck up business prospects and place one ahead of one’s competitors. SWOT is just an acronym for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats - a business tool designed to audit not just an organization and its environments, but even an individual. To explain it in layman terms, a SWOT analysis equips one with a deeper unders
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Say SWOT analysis, and the very name reminds you of James Bond like undertaking! However, in reality, it implies nothing more than a self-analysis tool designed to buck up business prospects and place one ahead of one’s competitors. SWOT is just an acronym for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats - a business tool designed to audit not just an organization and its environments, but even an individual. To explain it in layman terms, a SWOT analysis equips one with a deeper unders
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