Tips & Suggestions

Recently we had the 3 idiots telling us to follow our passion in life. The essence of the movie was that do the work you love and you won't have to work a day! But honestly, and I am asking this to all the esteemed people who were a part of this movie - If a billion people (I guess our population is more than this number!) just decided that they don't want to do that boring clerical job or to take dictations and fixing up appointments for their bosses and would rather sing, dance, act in movies or better still become pilots, air hostesses or whatever their hearts desire, would that work?

It is that time of the year when you get to see advertisements and articles on how to file your tax returns for the previous financial year i.e. the tax that you have paid on the income earned in 2009-10. July 31 is the last day by which you have to file your returns with the income tax authorities. That gives you about 10 days to file your returns. However, you don't need to fret much because we at Naukriforwomen bring you information on how you can file your returns with the click of a button, sitting at your desk. All you need is a PC and internet connectivity.

Have you ever wondered why every interviewer or manager shown in an advertisement is a male? Take for instance this ad that played on TV about a young chap who did not meet any of the criteria for the job, but yet got hired. In that ad the interviewer was male.Or for instance the classic Hari Sadu ad. In that ad there is a woman's voice  playing in the background suggesting that she is an Assistant. Why is it that the female in every ad that has a professional setting is either a secretary or someone in the background who can be easily forgotten?

One of the most talked about subjects today is "Professional Networking". Whenever there is a discussion about career development, the term "Professional Networking" naturally crops up. The idea of networking for career development has grown to a high magnitude with the launch of professional networking websites like Linkedin etc. Career based portals like Naukriforwomen also have a networking aspect that puts you in touch with experts across all industries.

Most of us switch from one job to another, looking for a better position and better salary. So it is very important to get be offered right compensation package before you accept a new job offer. However, if you look at it from the potential employer's perspective, they would want to hire you at the minimum possible cost. So there is an obvious mis-match of goals between you and your future employer. This is where the art of negotiating comes into play.

Should You be An Entrepreneur?

A couple of your friends have turned entrepreneurs. You read about entrepreneur success stories in the papers and magazines every now and then. You feel inspired to take the plunge. How nice it would be to give up the boring 9-6 job, and do something of your own! After all, you do have a few exciting ideas, right? But are you really cut out for it? Should you be an entrepreneur?

When you appear for a job interview, it is not only your qualifications and experience that is assessed. More that "what you know" and "what you did", potential employers want to know "what you can do". To assess what you can do, they evaluate you on 5 important criteria. These are 5 essential soft skills, that every employee must exhibit for a successful career.

5 Essential Soft Skills For A  Successful Career

Sitting in your cubicle, you spend hours typing away, poring into files and doing paperwork.  Does your busy schedule at work give you a few minutes for yourself? Do you spend every moment stressed out about the things you need to get done? Or do you have everything nicely organized into your work day, every day? Whether you lag behind in your work or are on top of it, chances are that you do have some free time in your work day.

Free Time, Really?

The Art Of Professional Networking

"Networking" has become a strong buzzword these days. From social networking to professional networking, everyone wants to build contacts and make friends. But it's not really just "making friends". Professional Networking is a lot more. It can be the soft cushion that protects you from the upheavals of an economy in recession. Your professional network works for you when you are out of work. Your contacts root for you and get you business when nothing seems to be going right.

In this age of internet and exciting new careers, traditional methods of education are passe. We have so many new careers emerging as hot favorites, that the traditional degrees and course are not even valid any longer. But one degree that remains as popular as ever is the MBA. Before we pursue the question of online MBA degree, let us try to understand what MBA really is.

What Is MBA?