Thursday, 2 February 2012

All we want is time for ourselves!

Working in a free environment, without any tensions and pressures is becoming a dream for every employee these days. The increase in work pressure is affecting our personal lives hence, creating a misbalance between the two. Professional life is important but, there are other priorities in life too which you need to work on. Many-a- times we get stuck in a situation where we have to choose one between the work and the family. This is generally when our family and friends want our time and at the same time boss’s sword is also lying over our head. The only thing we want in such a case is a holiday and quality time to be spent with our dear ones. Also, this works as a very good refresher to boost our energy to give our best at work. We all are well aware of this but, making our bosses understand this is something next to impossible. Whether you are a part of Gurgaon jobs or Delhi jobs or working in field of HR jobs or marketing, you are bound to come across such bosses.

It’s the nature of every boss in whichever department or city, that he never understands the problem of his employee. I am sure there would be very less people who will disagree on this and if you are one of those then; I would say you are very lucky to be blessed with a good boss. This blog is just a medium to tell all the bosses that they need to understand that their team workers are also human beings not machines. All we want is time for ourselves to relax and know ourselves and the people around us. We are all in for hard work and making profits for the company but, at the same time we want some support from our bosses. This would not only result in timely work delivery but also help us leading a healthy personal life. 

Author: Gurleen Kaur

How to avoid job stress


While working in an organisation you get to meet a number of people. These people have varied nature, attitude and understanding ability. You might like some of them or not and in many cases they would not accept you. But, still you have to cope up with the environment and keep on working. I am not asking you to pressurise yourself for being there but, you should at least try and adjust in it. Such kind of people and work environment are almost everywhere today whether you are a part of Govt jobs in Delhi or private sector of Delhi jobs. So, leaving the job is certainly not the solution rather you should try and fight with the situation by making adjustments from both the sides. You should not let the office stress affect your health and your personal life. Following are few of the points, by which you can avoid stress at work:

1-Don’t indulge yourself into office politics. Simply work and go back home
2-Work with all the dedication. Don’t give your boss a single chance to point a finger on you because of work
3-Try and ignore insignificant talks at work. Ignorance is bliss, but if it is disturbing you too much then go and directly speak to the person   who is irritating you. Clarifying things at once helps!
4-If you would concentrate whole heartedly on work, then it would be very easy for you to manage the work efficiently and avoid any tensions.
5-Even after following all above, you are facing any problems in office then speak to your boss. Ask him to find a solution for you, as it is his most important task to manage his team

These are the basic pointers. But, your reactions are bound to vary as per situations therefore think before you act and act wisely. 

Author: Gurleen Kaur

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Explore the new job sectors in Kerala


Located off the Malabar Coast, the beautiful state of Kerala attracts many for a variety of reasons. I came to Kerala as a traveler first and liked the state so much that decided to stay. Working for a livelihood was something I required to think about and so started searching for Kerala jobs. Kerala’s culture is distinctive from other parts of the country and draws hordes of travelers. The locals speak Malayalam, a language associated with Kerala. People also speak in English. Therefore, there are no language issues while searching for jobs in Kerala. 

Working in Kerala has its own advantage. The state enjoys high ranking in India’s Human Development Index. It is also one of the complete literate states. Educated persons can find teaching jobs in Kerala. The towns and villages of Kerala have good number of educational institutes. It is also said to be the first state, which has become e-literate. This is helped in created new jobs in the market. Jobs like writing and designing for websites are easy to get and offers good salary package.  

The tourism sector is Kerala is booming and more and more people come and visit the state. The hospitality industry in Kerala has opened up in job openings. Jobs in Kerala are available with various resorts, hotels and restaurants across the chain. The state is known for its herbal treatments. Ayurvedic treatment centers and resorts have open up in the villages of Kerala. Kerala jobs for therapists, masseur and Ayurveda doctors are very much in demand. The food processing industry of Kerala also has some new jobs for people interested in working here. 

As for me, I am a certified language expert. There is demand of language experts in the tourism sector of the state. I applied for a private company and soon got a job matching my skills.

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

How to deal with the bad boss at work?


Whether we like it or not, we are ought to work in office and earn salary for our and our family’s growth. In case you do not like the work or not comfortable with the work environment, then you must take a decision. There has to be a valid reason why you are quitting from the job. If you have bad boss at work, then don’t let him become the reason of your resignation, deal with him! Following are few pointers, which would help us to maintain a good behaviour in the office and the same time handle the boss well.
1.      Broaden your thinking: Not everyone is right or wrong all the time. Everything cannot be according to your convenience so, learn to adjust with things. And if you can’t adjust, then ignore it. Not every topic needs your attention or response so, just be quite and be a good receptor of thoughts.
2.      Consult the people you trust: Before taking a decision you should always take a second opinion. You can also be wrong at times, so better take a suggestion before you give your final word.
3.      Always agree with your boss: Always say yes to your boss. Let him take the pride of being at a senior position. You need to be diplomatic sometimes, by which you can be in his good books. Follow his plans and act accordingly.
4.      Don’t be emotional: Be rational! All the matters in life don’t need our emotional attention. So, think practically and try and solve things that way only.

So, by keeping these things in mind you can balance your office life in a better way and add peace to your life.

Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Tips to convert job interview into a job offer


Job interview has always been a demon for us. From the early days of our higher education, we get afraid of the word interview and start taking tips from our elders as in how to appear in the interview session. There are obviously some basic steps, which can help you grab a good job, but it majorly depends on you how you act, react and put your point forward. The direction of the conversation needs to be taken to a fruitful direction, which could help you get a finance job in India or any job in top companies of the country. Following are two main steps, which can easily help you convert a job interview to a job offer:


·         Give exactly what the interviewer is looking for: The key responsibilities areas of the job profile are clearly mentioned in the job mail. Therefore, you must act accordingly. You need to present yourself as a complete and perfect package for the job opening you have gone for. Your skills and abilities must compliment the requirements of the position in the company. Like for a finance job in India, you must possess a respective degree and a valid experience. 


·         Ask questions: Enquiring about the job responsibilities from the interviewer is surely going to impress him and he would want to speak to you further. It would give him an idea about your knowledge of the subject and areas you are strong into. By asking questions, you would be making it simple for him to select you and make his decision quicker. 


These steps are the key drivers which would help you open the job opportunity you have been eyeing for long. Registering into a job portal on internet is also one of the safest options to secure a job for you. This has come up as the latest trend of the online industry, which helps you stay connected with the job world. 

Author: Gurleen Kaur