Archive for February, 2008

Did You Measure Up? »

Wondering how your last interview went? The benchmarks given below will help you review your performance .
The interview is over. Wouldn’t it be nice if the interviewer handed you a slip on your way out to let you know how you rated in the interview? But lacking such a luxury, you must learn to review [...]

The Truth About IT Companies »

IT companies aren’t sacking people; they are trying their best to hold them back .
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India’s largest information technology company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has handed out the pink slip to 500 people. IBM India is reported to have shown several people the door after having introduced stringent new performance standards. TCS has cut the variable [...]

Online Portals Gear Up For Boards »

With just a few weeks left for the board exams, various online portals offer special assistance to students, be it counselling or even mock tests.
For instance, to help reduce exam stress and to improve performance among students appearing for the board exams, www.extramarks.com recently introduced revision packages in a virtual class format.
Elaborates Atul Kulshrestha, [...]

Don’t Let The Exams Rule You »

It is important to keep the exams in perspective. Are you letting the situation control you, or do you see it as a challenge, an opportunity to do your best? With the right attitude and effort, you can reap the rewards for the rest of your life:-
Don’t panic: Turn negative thoughts into positive self-talk. [...]

Digging For Treasure »

This is your best chance to journey to the centre of the earth. And you’d better not be claustrophobic. Institute of Career Studies dishes out the dirt
BTech, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad :
The Indian School of Mines (ISM) was established by the Government of India in 1926 on the pattern of the Royal School [...]

Adding Value To Education »

Students will soon have the option of earning a dual degree in India if IGNOU’s radical proposals get the nod. V. Kumara Swamy reports
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A convergence between the conventional university and open and distance learning (ODL) systems is something that’s been in the pipeline for quite sometime now. Both educationists and policy makers agree that [...]

When There’s A Wheel, There’s A Way »

With the auto industry growing by almost 12 per cent in India, nothing can be as chic as a career in car designing, says Shubhobroto Ghosh :
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The recent launch of the Nano made many heads turn. And if you are smitten by its sleek and glossy design, you might want to follow a career that [...]

Gemology »

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A COURSE OF YOUR CHOICE :-
Are you fascinated by gems? Would you like to learn how to cuts gems, evaluate them and separate the precious stones from synthetic ones? If so, how about exploring gemology as a profession?
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Gemology is the science and art of identifying and evaluating gemstones. It [...]

Healthcare On Wheels »

Home health aides are in great demand, but are you cut out for it? Find out :-
Is a career in home healthcare right for you? The independence, one-on-one patient contact and flexibility appeal to many healthcare job seekers, but home health work isn’t for everyone. If you’re considering a job in home care, ask yourself [...]

Mission Possible »

Leaders may abandon a mission or rejig it. What makes them truly great is that they do not need to abandon a vision :
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Ever noticed that some concepts and management principles keep surfacing every once in a while? Yesterday, mission and vision were all the rage. Today, they are taking a backseat, albeit temporarily. Vision [...]