As strange as it may sound, most people take a lot of undue chances with their careers. And ironically, they don’t even realize it but go through their professional lives thinking that they are on top of things. This doesn’t sound like you, does it? Maybe it does; maybe you never looked at your career …
Is your career path Chance-based or Strategy-based? Read More »
Every year, come Women’s Day and the internet is flooded with articles, videos, infographics, and memes about women from different walks of life. Unfortunately, within 24 hours, it all gets lost in the labyrinth of the internet. We talk about being an evolved society where women have rights and the authority to make decisions for …
Before we start, allow me to take a moment to congratulate you on your new job. I know the amount of effort that goes behind finding a good job and receiving the appointment letter. It’s never easy. So, celebrate this moment and start preparing for the next stage – think about how you plan to …
A successful career usually involves a series of jobs. We change jobs for various reasons like better growth opportunities, better salaries, geographical preference, change of industry, etc. Also, most of us spend a lot of time planning our careers and creating a powerful brand out of ourselves so that prospective employers find our profiles irresistible. …
A Resume is probably the most important document you draft in your professional career. It helps to bridge the gap between a recruiter and you. It also allows you to express your view of your own career, talk about your strengths and achievements, and tell the prospective employers about all that you have done and …
A few months back, a friend of mine decided to climb Mount Deo Tibba in Himachal Pradesh, India. He spoke to some people who had ‘been there-done that’ to assess how prepared was he for mountaineering. The first thing he learnt was the difference between hiking, trekking and mountaineering: Hiking – Climbing a mountain along …
The month of March is ridden with audits and tax filings and budgets. It helps organizations analyze their performance in the year gone by and set targets/goals for the next year. Some organizations also shut certain parts of their business and develop newer avenues which look promising. Employees, on the other hand, get appraised every …
Have you audited your career balance sheet this year? Read More »
The place I grew up had a musically inclined lady staying next door. Her taste in music was addictive, to say the least. Today morning I got out of bed with one of the songs I had heard her play when I was a kid. Here’s the song: Lyrics People around the world have been …
Tired of the 9 to 5 life? A Reality Check before you jump Read More »
Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? My questions is why are you not working towards fulfilling your dream? Let me begin by stating the irony of our lives: We spend a majority part of our lives working hard to make money. We need money to live a respectable life and provide comfort to our families. …
A great opportunity for all great Dads-Happy Father’s Day! Read More »
What do I want from my Professional Life? What does my Career mean? How important is it to me? Is it merely the right mix or a sum total of my education, skills, learnings, job role, team, workplace, compensation, years of work experience and organization? Well, technically, YES! But not really, isn’t it? So, what …
