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March 30, 2010
July 12, 2009
Self-Employment, Part-Time Job
More than ten percent of all workers are self-employed or run small businesses. Though often overlooked as a source of jobs, you could create your own job. It’s not easy, but some jobs—such as painting or consulting—cost very little to start. People with substantial management or professional experience often offer consulting services while continuing their job search. Some people successfully turn their unemployment into opportunities to start a business they have always dreamed of.
The best way to approach this may be to define what sort of activity you want to be self-employed in and begin doing that part-time while employed elsewhere. Many hobbies and part-time jobs help you develop the necessary skills that later help you avoid business failure.If you are now unemployed—or soon will be—consider self-employment as a way to earn temporary income. Paint houses, do tax returns, design Web sites, or do whatever else you know how to do to earn cash. The extraincome will help get you through to your next “real” job. If you know you want to be self-employed or start a particular type of business, it may also be wise to seek a job in your area of interest. Depending on the job, you can then gain the skills and contacts you need to succeed in that work on your own.
July 7, 2009
The Computerized GRE Testing Environment
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE COMPUTERIZED GRE TESTING ENVIRONMENT
- Individual testing stations are like library carrels; they’re separated by halfwalls.
- The height of your chair’s seat will be adjustable and the chair will swivel. Chairs at most testing centers have arms.
- You can adjust the contrast on your computer monitor. If you notice any flickering, ask the supervisor to move you to another station.
- If your mouse has two buttons, you can use either button to click your way through the exam (both buttons serve the same function). Don’t expect to have a mouse with a wheel for easy scrolling. Trackballs are available, but only if you request one before (more…)
July 6, 2009
References in your Resume
A resume reference is some one who can verify your credentials and all or part of the information you have written in your resume. References are usually contacted in the last stages of the job selection procedure.
You have to know your references well and be sure that they can give a good feedback
Resume references can be:
- Former teachers or professors
- Clients
- Former project managers or supervisors
- Other contacts from (more…)
July 4, 2009
Why should one improve vocabulary?
A rich vocabulary is both a great asset and a great joy. When you have an extensive vocabulary you enjoy great advantages.
Rich Vocabulary can make you very confident.
-You can provide precise, vivid descriptions; you can speak more fluently and with more confidence; you can understand more of what you read; and you can read more sophisticated texts.
-A good vocabulary can enrich your personal life, help you achieve academic success, and give you an edge over others in the workplace. You can truly gain the proverbial verbal advantage.
-Make the commitment to improve your verbal skills. Success does not come without effort. Understanding the parts of a word gives you clues about its definition, and this can help you when you take tests,write reports, or (more…)
The missing square: All Time Great Puzzle#1
The missing square: Where is it? Here’s a real mind-twister:
Where is the missing Square?
If you re-arrange the pieces of the upper “triangle” to form the lower “triangle”, a square goes missing.
Can you explain?
Note: The pieces in both the pictures are identical. (more…)
June 29, 2009
How good is your visual memory? Try this Game
Excellent, simple and interesting test. Look at the image sequences. Never hit the same circle again.Try your skill. Nice game to train your visual memory.Put your results into the comments 
(level 10 and above is generally great)
Infosys likely to go for campus recruitments in Jan 2010
Kochi: After delaying campus recruitments this year, bellwether IT company Infosys is likely to visit colleges for fresh hiring in January next year.
“Most probably we will be going to campuses in January after we assess the situation. Since there is a slowdown and if the situation improves, we will be going to campuses,” Infosys CEO and Managing Director S Gopalakrishnan told reporters on the sidelines of a CII conference here.
About 18,000 candidates, (more…)
Infosys confirms joining of 18,000 freshers by July 2009
Infosys Technologies Limited, the Software Major said that the 18,000 students to whom the have made the offer, from various Engineering colleges across the country would join the company in July 2009.
The company predicts there were very few layoffs in IT companies but the situation would become worse if the recession lasted for a longer period and they hope, this bad period will be over by 2010 and in the worst case by 2014. (more…)
Your cover letter and resume are “companion” documents.
A cover letter is an essential part of a job hunt.
Please do not attempt to implement a job hunt without a cover letter s. A cover letter is the first impression of you, and you can influence the way an employer views you by the language and style of your letter.
If you don’t know what you want to do next, it’s best to make your cover letter “all purpose.”
In a job hunt, the all-purpose cover letter can be a time saver because it can serve as a “standard” or “model” or “template” which you can use each time you send out your resume. (more…)
Some Great Tools To improve your Vocabulary
OneLook Dictionary Search
More than 13 years old , with a database of 5 million words..no doubt onelookdictionary is indexed by more than 1024 online dictionaries.You can find, define and translate words all at this site.A must for every word lovers!
Visuwords
Look up for words to find their meanings and its associations with other words and concepts. Make diagrams reminiscent of a neural net. Learn how words are associated.
Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary
The Visual Dictionary Online is an interactive dictionary with an innovative approach. From the image to the word and its definition, the Visual Dictionary Online is an all-in-one reference. Search the themes to quickly locate words, or find the meaning of a word by viewing the image it represents. What’s more, the Visual Dictionary Online helps you learn English in a visual and accessible way. (more…)
June 28, 2009
7 Proven Methods to improve vocabulary fast
1.Create flashcards
Use index cards to create an easy and effective study tool. Put the vocabulary word on one side and its meaning and an example sentence on the other. You can copy the example sentence from the word list, but you will learn the word faster and remember it better if you create a sentence of your own.
2.Use the words as you learn them.
The best way to remember what a word means is to use it. Make it an active part of your vocabulary as soon as possible. Use the word in a letter to a friend, as you write in your journal, or in your next conversation with a coworker. Share your new words with your best friend, your siblings, or your spouse. (more…)
June 27, 2009
The Top Skills Employers Want
Adaptive or transferable skills is the one every employers look for in a candidate.. What is most interesting is that most of these skills are not formally taught in school. Yet these “soft” skills are those that employers value most. Of course, job specific skills are also important—an accountant will still need to know accounting skills, but the adaptive and transferable skills are the ones that allow you to succeed in any job.
- Learning to learn
- Basic academic skills in reading, writing, and computation
- Good communication skills including listening and speaking
- Creative thinking and problem solving
- Self-esteem, motivation, and goal setting (more…)
