Edited By: Nasir Lotiya

It's not enough to just do your best, you must know what best to do, then do your best.No one can go back and change a bad beginning, but anyone can start now and create a successful ending.Heated gold becomes an ornament. Beaten copper becomes wires. Changing the face can change nothing but facing the change can change everything. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about but if you found something useful from them try to do it for you. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

Don’t forget your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your family members and friends will. So stay in touch.

Over prepare then go with the flow.( Dhara jo behti he milkar rehti he... tu bhi dhara banja fir duniya se dol....)

Don't wait for tomorrow just start it today. For any question, any help, anytime, please feel free to contact me at lotiyanasirhusen@yahoo.com

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  • Job Searching.


    Letter-writing skills are essential for job searching. An excellent cover letter and a Thank You letter often make a difference in whether or not you are considered for a position. In addition to the main course, sometimes few short term courses play a major role in our career. In addition to Engineering courses, I joined "Technical Report writing" course (3 months) in Canada. It was very helpful. Most critical question to ask oneself is: "Do I have the passion for this field of work?" If the answer is Yes, then the job becomes your passion and can be developed further into a hobby. With this attitude, your work becomes a passion and a hobby. This is the ultimate successful job searching path to pursue.


    During job hunting, candidates should go for the position that matches closely to their qualifications.
    Unemployed graduates must change their mind-set. From my experience, every employer is hungry to hire multi-tasking employees as well as good learners. If you are looking for experience, please do not care about your salary. A good salary and a good position will come if we can prove to our employer that we are good in all aspects. So, please change your orthodox mind-set.

    Most important during job hunting is to provide your full contact details in order for the employer to reach you soonest possible. Make sure there are no mistakes in your contact number/s

    Some items to take note during job hunting: know the company’s location, the job requirements and responsibilities. Besides, survey the company; learn its history, industry, products and stability to avoid joining a company where you will be unhappy later. Information from friends and company websites will help us make better judgment and decisions before we apply.

    Do not judge a job by the pay and do not ever expect a very high pay. If you are offered a job though the pay is low, do it first to gain the experience.

    Never put all your eggs in one basket. Always apply for a few jobs and not rely on just one. However, do not apply for too many either until you cannot keep track or take control of the applications.

    Resume(CV)

    Nowadays, many employers are seeking people that have the experience to work with their companies. So in your resume, please state clearly your job experiences.Do not feel shy to write about your experiences, even though you only have one or two of a few months. Always remember that real working experiences are worth much more than your academic transcript.

    The tip is to focus on several relevant strengths pertaining to the job you are applying and keep them concise. Remember, quality better than quantity.

    Check for spelling accuracy. Be consistent with the layout throughout the entire Resume. Have someone else read and comment on it before printing the final copy.

    Resume is the first impression of you! A bad resume gives a bad impression. A good resume gives a good impression. Whenever you write a resume, keep your language simple and organized. A good resume must not have any typo error. Keep your resume to the point and stress the important facts and figures that relate to the job you are looking for. Include IT-savvy items such as the use of spreadsheet and word processing software and other technical software for the relevant post. One's strength in language(s) and courses attended must be included, besides the academic credentials.

    We do not have to be looking for a job to write a resume. A resume reflects our career profile, experience and skills that we acquire daily. Therefore, build and improve our resume as time goes by. At least when we are ready to look for a job opportunity, we already have an up-to-date resume to use.
    Be precise with your job titles, roles and responsibilities. Do not over-sell yourself. Be short and straight to the point on your work achievements – bullet points are recommended.

    Always prepares a hard copy of your resume and other copies of useful documents. Many interviewers have your documents in their PC but they prefer to glance through those documents during interviews to look for things that they wish to know more from you instead of reading on the PC monitor.
    If you want to market yourself right, it begins with a well-drafted resume and honest details of what you have to offer.


    Resumes are like brochures of you. They have to stand out from the competition if you expect to be sold (recruited) to the best in the industry.


    When mentioning achievements in a job, do not overdo it and try not to be arrogant.


    Hints to make CV


    Include only necessary personal information. Note "Under contract to" for any contract assignments you may have had. Include total number of years experience. Write job descriptions in easy-to-understand terms, and as completely as space allows. Include your name and page number on each page of a multiple page CV (except no number on first page). If you want to use a better quality paper, consider a bond paper with a rag content (available from most printers or paper supply stores). Rag bond should not be used if you are printing copies of your CV on a photocopier, as the letters may break up in the folds. If you are sending your CV to potential employers electronically, e-mail it to a friend first to check that the layout remains as you intended it.

    Tips to help you shorten a lengthy CV


    Eliminate all extra spaces between lines (except between job assignments). Use narrower margins. Keep job descriptions to 3-5 sentences (less for older positions). If your "length" problem is due to an extensive number of job assignments, leave the oldest positions off and type the following at the bottom of the last page of your CV: "Experience from (date) to (date) available upon request." Then prepare a "complete" CV to furnish only to firms asking for it.

    Does:
    Use A4 paper. Make your CV as legible as possible. Include both a permanent contact and present address, phone number and e-mail address. You may be contacted through a permanent address or phone, even after you have moved from your present address. Include your job discipline(s)near your name at the top of page one of your CV and as a title to each assignment. Include a summary paragraph near the top of your CV. Be brief but be complete. Include pertinent education and/or training. List jobs in reverse chronological order.

    Don'ts:
    Don't include personal references or hobbies. Don't include your National Insurance or social security number. Don't use a "Job Objective" Do not tells the firms what you want from them whereas give a Summary" tells what you can do for them. Don't exaggerate your experience. Don't offer explanations for leaving prior employers. Don't use your photograph. Don't use abbreviations (except those that are acceptable in the engineering/technical fields, such as IBM, CAD, E/M, etc.) Make it Scanner Friendly! Many contract firms are utilising scanners to input CVs into their computer databases. Because of that, new guidelines are required that will enable firms to scan your CV. Here are a few recommendations that will make your CV "scanner ready": Use white paper and black ink. Don't underline words. Don't use script or other fancy typefaces. All letters should be of the same quality.

    Use adequate margins (at least 1/2" on all sides). Don't hand write anything on your CV. If using a dot matrix printer, utilise the best quality of type the printer provides (i.e. letter quality, dark copy, etc.). Avoid boxes or unusual configurations. NOTE: If you transmit your CV by using a FAX card in your personal computer, make sure you see what you transmit. The format of the received CV is often different than what you think you are transmitting. Try faxing to a friend or local fax number so you can physically see what everyone else sees!

    Interview

    Get enough rest and attend interviews with a fresh mind. If you do not know the location of the interview/office, try to find out a day earlier so that you will not get lost or be late. "I am caught in a traffic jam" or "I am lost and don’t know the way" are not accepted. It will not impress the interviewer if you are lost as this show a lack of initiative on your part.


    There is only one chance to make a good first impression. Always attend interviews dressed in complete office wear. No matter what position you are applying for, being presentable at an interview is still essential. Wear a long sleeve shirt as this shows the interviewer that you are comfortable with yourself. Although a jacket is not a necessity, make sure you look coordinated. Must be looking good, tidy and also interesting. Before going into the room, look into the mirror to be sure that everything is in place.


    The most important rule to remember is to switch off your hand phone. Do not let it interrupt the interview session. Always greet the interviewer and be pleasant. Smile and have good eye contact but do not stare. Make sure your handshake is firm. When interviewed, never put your hands on the interviewer’s table. Always smile. Look confident but do not be over-confident. Must remove negativism from your mind. Whatever happens, be cool and professional. Always be smart when you answer all questions. Show that you are self-motivated, willing to learn and able to work independently. In multi-stage interviews, the most important is consistency. That is, the ability to perform well consistently in all stages as opposed to excelling in one stage while failing in another. Thus, remember to always maintain focus and most importantly, be modest.


    Always be positive and share only the good experiences of your past achievements and work experiences. Never complain about your previous employer but keep sharing the positive points of your past employers to build the trust of the interviewer. Try not to give yes and no answers. Be open to the interviewer’s questions. Never lie about yourself but explain yourself tactfully. If you make any blunder in the interview, be frank and polite enough to apologize. This ensures your honesty. A common question is "tell me about yourself." There is no need to explain about your family, your previous school and stuff like that. No need! Just tell the interviewer all of your specialty and ability. Convince them to hire you with your high level of confidence. Show that you are really interested to work with them.

    I keep a very comprehensive, organized and updated online portfolio. In every interview, I show them my work related presentations. Once they see it, they will know immediately what you are capable of. Try it yourself. Prepare a copy of the documents of your work or projects. Present them during the interview and leave the interviewer a copy of some pdf files. By doing this, the interviewer may have a better image of you.

    Always be honest and keep your own self value and respect, rather than saying the same things that others are saying. Always be humble and seek to know more. Know the background of the company. Make sure you do some research on the company before the interview. This gives a good impression. Never say how bad your ex-boss is. Find out more about the company. Check everything from their company growth, their mission and vision, and the job posting you are applying for. Always be early or punctual. This will reflect your punctuality for work. If you cannot be punctual for one day, how can you be punctual everyday for work. Remember to comb your hair. Be sincere. Do not lie or talk nonsense. Your facial expression will tell. When you speak sincerely, you speak with confidence. Ask lots of questions. Show that you are interested in the job and the company.

    The interviewer is more interested in a person's capability and suitability to the job. Communication skill is important but first impressions, track record in previous companies, skills and competencies related to the job are also important. Jobs involving international work requires a person to be strong in the English language. The applicant should not detract from the original task of answering relevant questions from the interviewer. Keep personal matters to the minimum. Never bring newspapers or drinks to the interview session.

    Do not stare blankly at the interviewer when they make comments on general issues such as the current technological trend or the current economical situation. It just shows that you are lost and not up-to-date with the current situation. Making statements like "I understand the current situation is...", "I realize..." or providing additional facts to his comments will help the interviewer to know that you are on the same track as he is.

    Keep your answers brief and to the point. Be a good listener. Do not talk at the same time as the interviewer.

    Always look directly into the eyes of the interviewer, This shows you are interested in the position and have the confidence.

    When answering a question, do not stutter as it will show your future employer that you are not confident with yourself. But at the same time, do not answer over-confidently. Always be modest. You do not want your interviewer to think that you are a stuck-up.

    When in an interview, NEVER cross your arms in front of you. It shows disrespect for the interviewer. Always put your hands down.

    When the interviewer asks questions, you do not have to answer in haste as if you know everything. Instead, you can be silent for a few seconds and shoot the answers confidently as if you have thought of the answers WISELY.

    I like being early for interviews. It is the first impression they judge on. Even after getting the job, I still arrive early or on time for work because it is a good habit to have.

    Always expect the unexpected when attending a job interview. If you do not know the answer to a question, tell the truth.

    Treat interviews as a two-way discussion where you are able to share your experience and contributions with the interviewers. Ask questions and get to know more about the job from the interviewer. Bring the right documents that you want to show and give to the interviewer. If you carry too many unnecessary files or documents, you will be nervous when you can hardly find the needed ones for the interviewer to assess.

    Speak clearly and not too fast during an interview so the interviewer can follow you well and the interview session run smoothly.

    Always think positive during the interview. If you lack a particular skill or do not know a certain computer program, remember to emphasize how quickly you can learn. Give a period of a time when you will be able to get up to speed in a similar situation. Companies are interested in candidates who are aggressive and willing to learn.

    Many jobs require you to learn after you get the job. Rare is the case that you can do the job well without learning. Thus, do not act smart like you know everything about the job. Show your attitude that you are always ready to learn, improve and have interest in the things you are going to face. Companies look for talent who can improve instead of a genius who rejects to learn. After interview, send a Thank You card to the interviewer to let him/her have a good impression of you.

    Salary Negotiations

    Do a research on your experience and position. Familiarize yourself with the relevant salary range. Determine the salary range that you want to negotiate and be firm about the lowest to want to accept. Consider other additional allowance while negotiating. For contractual positions, know exactly what is the package offered. If there is no medical benefit, ensure the salary offered is at least 10 percent extra.

    When negotiating for that dream wage, consider these points: Can you commit to the extra responsibilities that come with the higher salary you are asking? Is it within the acceptable salary range for the job? Is the company prepared to meet your demand? Don't be greedy. Negotiation should be a win-win for both you and the company!

    To negotiate a better compensation package,you have to sell yourself as the best possible candidate and then demonstrate why your qualifications justify a higher salary.First, sell yourself. Describe the unique skills you bring that other candidates cannot offer and demonstrate how these skills add value to the company. Position yourself as having a skill set superior to others candidates in similar positions. Before negotiating salary, do some research to determine the appropriate salary for your position based on geographic location, position level, responsibilities and skill set. Obtain information from several sources and compare the results to determine a range of acceptable salaries. Then bring this information and your unique skills to the table to justify a salary at the higher end of this range.

    When you negotiate salary, the interviewer will normally ask how much you want. You should respond with confidence and logic, relating your request to your capabilities, qualifications and experience. Some interviewers look at your salary range as your capability to work. Please be aware that the requested salary will be related to the stress that you will face once you are accepted for the job.

    If the interviewer suggests a salary lower than what you reasonably expect, do not uprightly mention that it is very low and inadequate. Try to convince him/her about your great strengths and your ability to jump in and make some distinct improvements to the company. The requested salary should not be too much.

    Remember that qualification does not necessarily equal Salary. Salary is equal to skill sets and responsibilities.

    Tips on Effective Communication

    The success of an employee lies not only in his professionalism and hard work, but also his personal network and contacts with others. Despite advancement in information technology, communication skills mastered by employee remains the core element for effective transmission of information.

    In daily life, especially in interpersonal conversation, communication breakdown often causes misunderstanding and misconception among people. It is rather surprising that communication breakdown is seldom caused by cultural or language differences. Some of us do find difficulty communicating to our superiors and subordinates who obviously speak the same language and share the same culture like we do. Nevertheless, effective communication does take place within peer group and between close friends, where mutual understanding and willingness to listen form a vital part of the communication process. Here are tips to overcome the problem of communication breakdown:

    • Message, not messenger.
    Sometimes we tend to have a preconceived opinion about someone before we truly understand the messages conveyed by that person. If we are prejudiced towards a colleague, we are quite unlikely to listen to his message with full attention and magnanimity. Besides personal preference, we often judge our messenger by his appropriate manner and attitude, his outer appearance, facial expression and even body language. Since all these could also affect our acceptance of his message, we should be remind ourselves that message, and not messenger, is the reason for communication.

    • Listen first, evaluate later
    We should all try to understand the messenger's viewpoint, interpret his stand or needs, rephrase what he has just said, ask him questions, clear our doubts before evaluating his point of view. Evaluation can be made after the conversation ends if no urgent decision is needed. Do not prompt into judgment, decision and conclusion when we are not sure about what has been said.

    • Written, not necessarily oral
    People with an emotional personality or those who hardly listen carefully to others are difficult to communicative with verbally. It is therefore advisable to write them a memo or a letter before any conversation. People who can express themselves better in writing than in oral should also use this method to minimize mistakes

    • Use simple, precise language to convey message so that it can be understood without much effort. Jargons and formal language create distance rather than closeness among those who communicate. One the other hand, when both parties are not communicating on the same ground, they'll probably talk to one another without getting wired. The effect for such simultaneous monologue is, unfortunately, zero.
    • Get feedback
    The sending of messages is only the first step in the communication process. Employer and superior should encourage feedback to their order or instruction. Feedback helps to correct what is wrong, and affirm what is right. What's more, it also eradicates complaints, rumors and excuses for not being able to deliver promises.

    • Mutual trust and respect
    Two persons who communicate with mutual trust and respect will find themselves less defensive about own ideas and therefore truly "communicating". This makes their conversation more interactive, dynamic and effective. Messages are fully understood because the messengers are almost equally sincere in exchanging ideas.

    • Level of communicators
    We are aware of the difference between the ways we speak to our superior and our subordinate. In bottom-up communication, it is advisable that we make our points clear and precise, and pay attention to the superior's comment.

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