GUIDELINES FOR CHANGING CAREER

There are times when you get fed up of working at the same place
and just need to change jobs. People change jobs for
reasons such as better job prospects, more salary, work satisfaction
lacking or any specific reason. But when we need to take that
initiative it becomes difficult. Don't just jump on to leaving
your present job unless and until you have another appointment
letter in your hand.

Successfully changing careers can be a time-consuming endeavour.
It will require a lot of patience and hard work. Here are a few
tips for successful changing-career:

Do your homework in choosing a new field or job.

Before you decide to resign you need to do your homework thoroughly.
Decide whether you want to join a all-together new field or you
just want to be in the same field or related field but in some
company which has more exposure in your field. Talk to as many
people who work in the area as possible. Join PROFESSIONL
organizations and network. Always keep updating yourself with
all that is new happening either in your field or related field.

Prepare yourself for the new job

Now is the time when you will prepare yourself. After you have
done your homework properly and you have gathered all the relevant
information about the company and its job requirement and also the
salary they will be offering, you have to prepare yourself for the
job. Again you have to prepare yourself for the interview.
Remember that being selected in an interview is totally on you and
the experience you have gathered from your previous jobs.

Take the leap

After you have cleared everything and you have your new appointment
letter in hand you can take the leap. Your new job might give you
that job satisfaction you are craving for. It might give you more
exposure and better job prospects. You must be getting higher pay
but the most important thing that you are acquiring is the experience.

So initially it is recommended that you switch jobs and now a days
most of the young crowd especially in the software and advertising
field switch jobs within 6 months of joining a company. It is very
helpful in shaping your career as well as in giving you experience.






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BAD DAY AT WORK

DEALING WITH BAD DAY AT WORK

There are some days when everything goes wrong. The whole day is totally wasted leaving you bitter, frustrated and angry. Well its tough to deal with a bad day at work but here are a few tips that will help you ease the tension and frustration.

Admit Your Mistakes

This is definitely a tough job but you will be amazed with the impact this courageous act will have on your reputation and trust worthiness. So if you think that you have done something wrong but you are too scared or just tensed to take the burden on yourself then it is time you let go of the fear. Just remember that many times our stress is just a bad conscience. One of the most effective ways to alleviate the burden of guilt and worry that a mistake can bring is to just own-up to it. Your underlying concern is the fall-out from being caught, right? Why not just meet it head-on and on your own terms? Believe me you will feel better and relaxed. Try it.

Stop Gossiping

Gossiping is the greatest evil. When you gossip, you are giving away a wrong impression. Those who are gossiping with you or who are present might not trust you for they will know that you will do the same thing to them when they are not around. This is definitely not the best trait to cultivate as a co-worker! Instead of relying on this old standby to spark-up the lunch table chat, have a few topics prepared before you get there. What if someone else starts gossiping? Don't get involved. Just try to change the topic smoothly and smartly.

Pay attention to your appearance

To have a great day at work one of the important thing is what you wear. If you are
wearing things to work that make you feel fat, old, frumpy or just uncomfortable, you are unwittingly causing yourself a bad day at work. We are directly influenced by how we feel about ourselves … including our physical appearance. Get rid of that outfit today and buy something that will make you feel confident and radiant at work.

Be kind and helpful

Always help those who need your guidance and assistance. You will not only earn respectbut will also be loved by all. It is easy to be rude and bossy but helping someone at work will make you feel more responsible and admired. The payoff to these small acts of courage and kindness will be a better day at work.

Remain busy at workplace

At workplace always remain busy, whatever work you may be doing but do it,
remain continuing .Create an impression and never remain idle.





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ASKING FOR A PAY RAISE

ASKING FOR A PAY RAISE

Asking for a pay raise is a tricky job but there is a time
when you can take no more and you think you deserve a raise.
You've spent the last 12 months going the extra yard for
the firm, but the boss remains aloof when it comes to
topping your pay packet. Following are a few tips that
will help you ask for a raise.

PREPARE YOUR CASE

The most important thing before you take the plunge is to
prepare your case. Rushing into your boss's office asking
a raise is unlikely to get you very far. Therefore you need
to build a good case and have a clear idea of your
CONTRIBUTION and IMPORTANCE to the company.


ESTABLISH WAGE OF SOME ONE YOU KNOW

Try to establish the average wage for someone of your
experience and occupation. Always aim a little higher
than the figure you have in mind, but don't be outrageous
and be open FOR negotiation.


YOUR POSITION

Set out your position both clearly and concisely. Don't
be too rigid. Consider how you'll react if you're offered
an alternatE incentive. Are you only interested in cash
or will you be open to some other proposals like, a few
extra days holiday, over time pay, etc.



Don't be discouraged and have hard feelings if your
demand is rejected, but do ask for a decent explanation.


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EAT SLIM

Dieting does not mean eating less or keeping yourself starved.
Most women on diet have this idea of dieting and the result
is that they are hungry since they eat less and hence they
give it up as quickly as they started. Dieting simply means
eating differently and eating sensible food and less junk
food. Sensible eating means choosing low fat, low sugar foods,
lots of fruit, vegetables, beans, cereal, potatoes, wholegrain
bread, rice & pasta, low fat dairy foods and modest amounts
of lean meat & fish.

Following are the important diet mistakes that are committed
which results into a disastrous attempt.

Most dieters don't eat enough. Result -- They get so hungry
that ultimately they give up.
Most dieters want to lose weight too fast. Result -- They
get so impatient, they give up.
Most dieters don't understand fat. Result -- They eat all
the wrong food available.

Hence one has to eat sensibly. Follow the following guidelines.
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DONT GO HUNGRY

Hunger is definitely your biggest enemy. Because if you
stay hungry then it makes you feel miserable. And the end
result is that you give up dieting and go back to the
biscuits/cookies and all kinds of junk food you can lay
your hands on. Unfortunately, most dieters still think
that dieting means eating in small quantity - that's
why most of them give up dieting and stay fat.

AVOID FATS

Avoid fat because it is no good for your health. Fat
contains more than twice the calories of other nutrients.
Fat in small quantity is ok i.e., you need no more than
about 30 grams of fat per day. To do this, you must
switch to low-fat options whenever possible. Switch
to low-fat dairy products. Avoid high-fat foods like,
fried breakfasts, fries, pastries, butter, mayonnaise,
chocolate/candy and biscuits/cookies. Eat less
meat.Twice a week is enough. Switch to fish, chicken .


EAT LESS SUGER


Sugar provides us with virtually no nutrients, so if
we stopped eating it tomorrow we wouldn't be any
less nourished. It is not your friend and so have as
less sugar as possible in your diet. To do this you
will have to reduce the amount of sugar you add to
your tea or coffee or juice. Have cereals without
sugar. Avoid non-diet soft drinks. Instead, enjoy
diet drinks/minerals or 100% fruit juice. Avoid
so-called treats like biscuits/cookies, chocolates/
candy and cakes.



MORE FIBER


Fibre is very important and you must include more
fibre in your diet. Fibre contains far fewer calories
than fat or sugar so it's an ideal slimming food.
It also fills us up, so we feel nice and satisfied.
It also helps to protect against a number of
digestive complaints like constipation, diabetes,
gallstones etc. High fibre, starchy foods include:
whole meal bread, potatoes, brown rice, beans,
peas, leafy green vegetables, sweet-corn, pulses,
bran-based cereals, oat bran.


EAT MORE FRUITS

Adding lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your
diet is not only good for reducing those extra weight
but it makes your skin glow, hair shine and is very
good for your health. Ideally, eat 4-5 helpings of
fruit and 3-4 helpings of vegetables every day. Eat
more salads; drink vegetable soups and green leafy
vegetables in your daily diet. Add fruits in your
cereals, drink fresh fruit juice without sugar or
simply cut fruits into big pieces and munch on it.



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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

For a person to succeed in an interview and to come out with flying colours is confidence and the ability to judge what questions the interviewer will put up and how efficiently to answer them. We have compiled a few questions, which are most frequently asked during interviews. By rehearsing interview questions, you'll become more familiar with your own qualifications, expectations and will be well prepared to demonstrate how well you can benefit the company. Go through the following examples: TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF This question is mostly common since it tends to create a friendly atmosphere and makes you comfortable and relaxed. Make a short, organized statement of your education and professional achievements and professional goals. Then give your qualifications for the job. WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK IN OUR COMPANY When such question is put you, you have to demonstrate to the interviewer clearly and with enthusiasm your interest in the company. Share what you learned about the job, the company, its prospects and the industry through your own research and describe how your professional qualifications and skills will benefit the company. WHAT ARE YOUR SKILLS THAT WILL BENIFIT OUR CO. This will be easy if you have sufficiently researched the organization, their job expectations and requirements. If you have then you should be able to imagine what qualifications and skills the company values. List them, and then give examples where you have demonstrated these skills. ARE YOU COMFORTABLE IN A GROUP OR ALONE The ideal answer is one of flexibility. However, be honest. Give examples describing how you have worked in both situations. WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS When such a question is put to you, you have to show the interviewer that you are ambitious enough to plan ahead. Talk about your desire to learn more and improve your performance, and be specific as possible about how you will meet the goals you have set for yourself. YOUR HOBBIES By making such a question the interviewer might simply be curious as to whether you have a life outside of work and this also shows that you are less susceptible to stress and have a healthy and happy life. Also the kind of hobby that interests you demonstrates your skills and ability to adjust and work efficiently. For example, hobbies such as chess or bridge demonstrate analytical skills. Reading, music, and painting are creative hobbies. Individual sports show determination and stamina, while group sport activities may indicate you are comfortable working as part of a team. REASONS OF LEAVING LAST JOB The interviewer may want to know the reason why you left the last job, i.e., was it because you were facing some problems or for some other reasons. If you did not have any problems, simply give a reason, such as: company went out of business; temporary job; no possibility of promotion; wanted a job better suited to your skills, etc. If you did have problems, be honest. Show that you can accept responsibility and learn from your mistakes. YOUR SALARY EXPECTATIONS This is a tricky question and the best way out is to wiggle your way out skillfully. You probably don't want to answer this one directly. Instead, deflect the question back to the interviewer by saying something like: "I don't know. What are you planning on paying the best candidate?" Let the employer make the first offer. Also at the same time keep yourself updated with the information as to what the current salary range is for the profession. This information can help you negotiate compensation once the employer makes an offer.

OTHER QUESTIONS WHICH YOU MAY PREPARE Questions about your work experience What have you learned from your past jobs? How does your previous experience relate to this position? What were your biggest responsibilities? Questions about your career goals How ambitious are you? How you judge yourself successful? What type of position are you interested in? Five years from now how do you place yourself? What do you expect from this job? Questions about your qualifications What qualifications do you have that relate to the position you are seeking in this job? What new skills or capabilities have you developed recently? What have been your greatest accomplishments recently? What is most important to you in a job?


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BODY ODOUR

What is body odour?
Body odour is a general term for what happens to sweatand other skin secretions when they are acted upon by naturally occurring bacteria. Sweat or perspiration isa salty liquid, which oozesout of the pores in our skin.Two types of glands produce sweat, the "eccrine" glandsand the "apocrine" glands. The "eccrine" glands are dispersed throughout the body but are concentrated in the armpits, palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and the forehead. When the body isoverheated - from hotweather, physical exertion, or fever - the "eccrine" glands help regulate body temperature by expelling a solution of water and salts that cools the skin. The "apocrine"glands are concentrated in the armpits and around the groin. These glands develop during pubertyand have nothing to do with temperature regulation; instead, they respond to such conditions assexual arousal, nervousness, and anger, as well as to heatand exertion. The sweat they produceis rich in organicsubstances that attract bacteria and produce a strong odour. Other reasons could be the purely the 'faulty lifestyles' or 'emotional stresses' like in ovulation or menopause when the hormones trigger the "apocrine" glands to produce the characteristic smell.
Actually sweat is body's most convenient way of maintaining"homeostasis" or keeping cool. But when the temperature spurts above the normal there are about 2.5 million sweat glands, which act as tiny air-conditioners in maintaining the homeostatic balance. Surprisingly our sweat has noodour of its own. It usually smells bad only when the bacteria act on the sweat after reaching the skin surface. Normally most people tend to combat bad body odour with products like deodorants or body sprays as a solution. But it can only diminish the effects temporarily. In fact bad body odour (B.O) indicates that you're disturbed emotionally or physically.
Broadly, there are three completely different kinds of problem that are responsible for bad body odour
1. Hygiene problem; not cleaning up properly, not having proper bath or using clean clothes. Ask the pharmicist foradvice on soaps and cleansers and deodorants. But be warned; an excess of chemicals can make things worse, not better. Take advice and follow it.
2. Skin problem; if you have a bit of eczema or psoriasisor allergy problems, it is possible that a skin infection, probably fungal, is contributing to the problem. You needto know, and if that's the case, it is treatable, though not always easily.
3. There are some uncommon genetic conditions that are associated with odour. They are uncommon,and there are methods of dealing with the problem. Again, consult your doctor.
Following are the factors that are the main cause of body odour
* Obesity* Warm temp not only stimulate the sweat glands but also cause bacterium to break sweet down into a sticky coating that becomes a magnet for dirt thereby causing bad body odour.* Synthetic fabrics like polyester look good but trap sweat.This trapped sweat makes a perfect breeding ground for bacteria.* Bad eating pattern* Tight fitting clothes / shoes also increase the likelihoodof excess perspiration and body odour.

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To FIGHT BODY ODOUR
* Take a shower using an antibacterial soap followed by a deodorant once in a day especially in the areas around the anus and the genitals.
* When bathing, use a good brush in circular movement. * Use cotton clothes especially cotton undergarments, which lets the skin breathe. Avoid synthetic clothes. * Wear loose cloths instead of figure-hugging ones and change your cloths daily. * Washing areas under the armpits is a must as 80% of the body's sweat is present there. * If you're buying products to handle perspiration knowing their difference is a must. For example, antiperspirants stop the sweat from leaving the skin by blocking the pores while deodorants destroy the bacteria when sweat leaves thebody. * To get rid of smelly feet, wash and dry between the feetadequately and wear well-ventilated footwear to let feet breath. * Double-check your Medicine. Synthetic hormones, oral contraceptives, steroids and some asthma medications stimulatesweat production. Respond by applying medically formulated antibacterial creams to your underarms. * Use a deodorant or anti-perspirant that contains aluminium chlorohydrate or zirconium. * Curb your coffee and tea intake. Caffeine can stimulate the autonomic nervous system, which regulates sweating. Limit yourself to two cups daily. * Avoid alcohol since it increases perspiration potential by dilating blood vessels. * If none of the above work and or the scent of yourperspiration becomes stronger or more intense. See your doctor.
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HOME REMEDIES
* After your bath, add a tablespoon of honey to tepid water for the final rinse. This will help keep body odour in check. * Adding a teaspoon of alum to your bath water make you smell fresh all the day. * In summer, add a cup full of vinegar to your bath water or add a cupful of camphor oil to your bath water. * Baking soda used as a powder will absorb chemicals; thereforethis will remove body odours.Use a powder puff, which has been used for talc, to apply the powder. * Boil mint leaves and add the water to your bath water. Keep some aside for a special dousing for your armpits and between the thighs.
FOODS
* A balance diet is a must. Ideally it should be the one, which has about 20% protein i.e.,fish, poultry, or combinations of pulses and grains, 20% oils and fats and balance from vegetables, fruit, pulses and grains. * Include turnip or its juice in your diet. * Red radish juice can be included in the diet. You can also apply it under the arm after the morning shower. Also apply it on your feet and in between the toes. Radish juice helps keep body odour at bay. * Drinking plenty of water will also ensure that you smell fresh and sweet. * Eating a tablespoon of aniseed is other way of smelling fresh and sweet.
AVOID
People with body odour should avoid food that are rich in lecithin or choline or cantine/lysine such as soya products, corn, wheat and also chocolates, peanuts, nuts, raisins, cereals,eggs, or reduce the intake of these foods .
Yours Faithfully
SM Dam
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