While searching for a job it is very important that you have a striking resume that attracts the attention of the interviewer to sustain in the present day competition. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a quite similar to Resume, the only difference being the emphasis on academics in a CV. In order to start your job search, you should first talk to yourself about the areas in which you excel and about the functional areas into which you want to move. After having a clear idea of which field you want to head in to, try and gather more information about that particular filed of your interest. The more information you get, the more advantage you would have in preparing yourself for the role.
Resume would be your first message to the recruiter about your interest in that particular job, so you should be serious about the way you present it, if you are really serious about the job. There are many formats of resumes seen in the job market, and recruiters come across all kinds of resumes, so what is that you can add in your resume which can make them feel that your resume is the best or at least different than that of others'. So, you should be very careful in preparing your resume if you know that many people are applying for the same job. I suggest, to prepare a resume that is simple yet informative. If your area of interest is a creative one such as film making, writing, web-designing, fashion designing, advertising, then you might wish to have your creative talent evolve out of your resume. Many of us, still do not understand the importance of dedicating time to prepare our own resumes, hence most of us try to edit our friends' resume with our information, which does not serve the complete purpose.
In the past, resumes were never longer than two pages, however the present day situation doesn't have any objections with longer resumes as long as it provides a concise, adequate, and accurate description of an applicant's employment history and skills. These days most of us use the search engines of the job portals to help us find the right job for us and hence it is OK to have a little longer resume to differentiate and distinguish our profile from many others who apply for similar jobs, but should never be too long. With the help of these job portals and other advanced search options, job seekers can easily make their resume visible to the employers. At the same time employers also get a huge pile of resumes for the same job, hence it is worth noting that we should ensure that our resumes are tailored for the specific job that we are applying for.
Finally, a resume should be accurate and up to date, so do not forget to update your resume on a timely manner whenever required. Ensure that you take some time to go through the resume in order to check the spelling & the grammar to avoid simple mistakes( also typing errors). Your resume reflects your interest in the job that you have applied for and hence you should first be interested in writing your own resume. So, what are you waiting for, take some time off and resume your job search with a wonderful 'resume'.
Monday, September 29
Friday, September 26
AT&T calls it a day & hence Satyam BPO
It is now confirmed that one of the most admired projects among the list of projects that Satyam BPO holds will no longer be included in the list. Yes, Satyam BPO will no longer serve AT&T as both the companies have chose to part ways earlier this year, and the final day would be the 30th of Sep'08. Ironically, no member of AT&T knows the reason as to why Satyam BPO has lost this most revenue generating project. Though there are different stories being told about the same, we are not interested in those stories as long as we do not get it from the right source.
AT&T is an internet service provider in USA, most of whose customers have been greeted by the employees of Satyam BPO as "Thank you for calling AT&T..." which would no longer be the case. Satyam BPO managed to bag the project of providing the technical support for the ISP ( Internet Service Provider) known as Bellsouth, which was later acquired by AT&T. Among the employees who work for Satyam BPO, the ones who work for AT&T used to carry a charismatic pride, which is now set to fade.
Satyam BPO runs another similar project as that of AT&T, which is indeed a competitor of AT&T, which also is a ISP and spread across USA, Verizon. Satyam BPO has evolved with the plans of expanding Verizon as soon as it understood about the forthcoming loss of AT&T from its kitty. All the employees who were a part of the AT&T would eventually be moved to Verizon. Assuring the job security for the employees, Satyam BPO plans to move forward where as this act doesn't seem to ensure the job satisfaction of few employees. No matter what, there has a been a transition plan developed and as per the sources major chunk of AT&T has been moved to Verizon already and the remaining would be trained soon to greet the customers of Verizon as "Thank you for calling Verizon...".
Most of the employees who are associated with AT&T are confused about their next move. Experts say that the market of BPO segment is a little low at the moment, however employees of Satyam BPO claim to have plenty of offers in hand which might help them regain the smile which is being taken away by AT&T. Employees are now thinking whether to say, 'Hi' to Verizon or 'Good Bye' to Satyam BPO.
Next is What???
AT&T is an internet service provider in USA, most of whose customers have been greeted by the employees of Satyam BPO as "Thank you for calling AT&T..." which would no longer be the case. Satyam BPO managed to bag the project of providing the technical support for the ISP ( Internet Service Provider) known as Bellsouth, which was later acquired by AT&T. Among the employees who work for Satyam BPO, the ones who work for AT&T used to carry a charismatic pride, which is now set to fade.
Satyam BPO runs another similar project as that of AT&T, which is indeed a competitor of AT&T, which also is a ISP and spread across USA, Verizon. Satyam BPO has evolved with the plans of expanding Verizon as soon as it understood about the forthcoming loss of AT&T from its kitty. All the employees who were a part of the AT&T would eventually be moved to Verizon. Assuring the job security for the employees, Satyam BPO plans to move forward where as this act doesn't seem to ensure the job satisfaction of few employees. No matter what, there has a been a transition plan developed and as per the sources major chunk of AT&T has been moved to Verizon already and the remaining would be trained soon to greet the customers of Verizon as "Thank you for calling Verizon...".
Most of the employees who are associated with AT&T are confused about their next move. Experts say that the market of BPO segment is a little low at the moment, however employees of Satyam BPO claim to have plenty of offers in hand which might help them regain the smile which is being taken away by AT&T. Employees are now thinking whether to say, 'Hi' to Verizon or 'Good Bye' to Satyam BPO.
Next is What???
Wednesday, September 17
Do you care for a clean back(ground)???
Instances of workplace violence, resume falsification, and negligent hiring lawsuits are witnessing a steep rise. In view of this, employee background checks have become indispensable and more important than ever before. An employer would always want to invest time and money in hiring quality employees. The growing BPO industry & software industry demands authenticity in the hiring policies and also want their employees to have a clean record in order to woo their clients. There were many instances in the past like misuse of the customer information, illegal transactions which made companies in banking sector and other information sensitive industries react immediately to re-look into the credentials of their employees. This practice gradually spread to other industries too.
Organizations that pay due diligence to the hiring process are not only considering the education & experience verification but also the personal background verification. Many feel that these background checks cannot predict the efficiency of a particular candidate, but these reports are very useful in identifying negative traits, both large and small. Human resource professionals find the verification process to be very useful in retaining quality employees who would definetely add up to the reputation of the company. Few other companies use this background verifiation policy just to have their clients assured that the project is going into the right hands. There are few companies in the BPO industry who perform background checks only if it is mandated by the client whose business is being taken up. This is due to the cost involved in the process of getting the background verification checks done for all the employees. Many HR managers feel that irrespective of the cost factor and the client mandates, it is good to have a background verification policy in order to have the best work culture.
I have come across many cases in which an employee looses his/her job after being with the company for quite sometime because their background verification check gets a red code. Organizations feel it to be better late than never however the employee will get affected in many ways. It is true that the employees should furnish appropriate data(should always be authentic) while entering into an organization however it would be better if the organization gets the background of a candidate soon after he is successful in the interview instead of having a background verification check after certain time of the employment of the candidate which will ensure that everything is smooth since the beginning.
Employee background verification checks vary in degree of use depending on the job requirement and the organization. Background checks are not difficult to perform and widely used by organizations to make hiring decisions. It may prove to be a complicated process in some cases as there are so many different aspects to be considered.It is also mandated that employers take the consent of applicants prior to conducting background checks. Many organizations have understood the importance of these background verification checks.All employers now have a need for employment screening to ensure they are hiring and training the best candidate. A job seeker would drill down to get the background of a company verified through his own sources before applying for a position into the company, hence the reverse trend started as prospective candidates are now being screened before offering them the job. Time to have a clean back(ground) Huh!
Organizations that pay due diligence to the hiring process are not only considering the education & experience verification but also the personal background verification. Many feel that these background checks cannot predict the efficiency of a particular candidate, but these reports are very useful in identifying negative traits, both large and small. Human resource professionals find the verification process to be very useful in retaining quality employees who would definetely add up to the reputation of the company. Few other companies use this background verifiation policy just to have their clients assured that the project is going into the right hands. There are few companies in the BPO industry who perform background checks only if it is mandated by the client whose business is being taken up. This is due to the cost involved in the process of getting the background verification checks done for all the employees. Many HR managers feel that irrespective of the cost factor and the client mandates, it is good to have a background verification policy in order to have the best work culture.
I have come across many cases in which an employee looses his/her job after being with the company for quite sometime because their background verification check gets a red code. Organizations feel it to be better late than never however the employee will get affected in many ways. It is true that the employees should furnish appropriate data(should always be authentic) while entering into an organization however it would be better if the organization gets the background of a candidate soon after he is successful in the interview instead of having a background verification check after certain time of the employment of the candidate which will ensure that everything is smooth since the beginning.
Employee background verification checks vary in degree of use depending on the job requirement and the organization. Background checks are not difficult to perform and widely used by organizations to make hiring decisions. It may prove to be a complicated process in some cases as there are so many different aspects to be considered.It is also mandated that employers take the consent of applicants prior to conducting background checks. Many organizations have understood the importance of these background verification checks.All employers now have a need for employment screening to ensure they are hiring and training the best candidate. A job seeker would drill down to get the background of a company verified through his own sources before applying for a position into the company, hence the reverse trend started as prospective candidates are now being screened before offering them the job. Time to have a clean back(ground) Huh!
Finding a job is also a job, Bob!!!
Many of us are still not sure about how to find a job effectively, most of us do not have any answers for few questions yet. Nowadays, it is not just applying for the job and anticipating the best results, instead you have a to prepare yourself in such a way that you get hired by your dream companies - this again is another job.
To start your job search you must first analyze yourself on what you want to be, and start preparing. Why should you prepare? You should prepare because employers are very selective and among the numerous applications they receive they will have to choose the most deserving candidate who can add to their company's productivity. The competition these days forces you to prepare so that you will gain that edge among other applicants to emerge as a winner, hence you have to prepare before applying to a job or rather before starting your job search.
How will you come to know which company is hiring, especially companies which fall under your interest? Not to worry about this, the speed with which news travels these days is unbelievable, you can look for jobs in almost every media, TV, radio, newspapers & internet, other than your college placement cell, consultants & job fairs. You can also find whether the company that you are looking to get into has an opening or not by networking, just get in touch with a person who is working with that company to find if there is any opening in the company.
Once you find an opening, the next important thing is to prepare or modify your resume according to the position that you are applying for. These days you may find many sample resumes through sources like books, magazines and internet. You may try to implement the rules described to prepare your resume, but remember you have to be true with what you present. Do not copy a resume or try to add things in your resume which might not suit your 'real' personality. Resume creates the very first impression when you apply for a particular job as it stands to be the only source of information for the employer to short list the applicants.So, be careful while you forward your resume.
The next step is to prepare for an interview, and for this you have to prepare well as we discussed before that companies are very selective. In order to grab the job, you will have to convince the interviewer that you are the best fit for the job. Be confident and maintain an eye contact with the interviewer while talking, do not let the smile move out of your face even if you do not have answers to the questions being asked. Companies which fall under the category which anticipates a high attrition rate look for individuals who can promise a stable contribution. So, if you are applying to these jobs, you will have to make the interviewer understand that you are here to stay - you can add a personal reason to support it. You must display maturity, right attitude, and a presentable appearance while you are being interviewed. Remember that you are offering your services to the company, so you should be in a presentable manner.
If you comply with what the company needs and if you convince them that you will definitely add to the company's productivity, the job is yours, and you will soon be a part of your dream company. Stay positive all the time and if you do not get hired, try to work on the areas which you think are the key for the loss. There lies another opportunity for all those individuals who are optimistic. All the very best to you.
To start your job search you must first analyze yourself on what you want to be, and start preparing. Why should you prepare? You should prepare because employers are very selective and among the numerous applications they receive they will have to choose the most deserving candidate who can add to their company's productivity. The competition these days forces you to prepare so that you will gain that edge among other applicants to emerge as a winner, hence you have to prepare before applying to a job or rather before starting your job search.
How will you come to know which company is hiring, especially companies which fall under your interest? Not to worry about this, the speed with which news travels these days is unbelievable, you can look for jobs in almost every media, TV, radio, newspapers & internet, other than your college placement cell, consultants & job fairs. You can also find whether the company that you are looking to get into has an opening or not by networking, just get in touch with a person who is working with that company to find if there is any opening in the company.
Once you find an opening, the next important thing is to prepare or modify your resume according to the position that you are applying for. These days you may find many sample resumes through sources like books, magazines and internet. You may try to implement the rules described to prepare your resume, but remember you have to be true with what you present. Do not copy a resume or try to add things in your resume which might not suit your 'real' personality. Resume creates the very first impression when you apply for a particular job as it stands to be the only source of information for the employer to short list the applicants.So, be careful while you forward your resume.
The next step is to prepare for an interview, and for this you have to prepare well as we discussed before that companies are very selective. In order to grab the job, you will have to convince the interviewer that you are the best fit for the job. Be confident and maintain an eye contact with the interviewer while talking, do not let the smile move out of your face even if you do not have answers to the questions being asked. Companies which fall under the category which anticipates a high attrition rate look for individuals who can promise a stable contribution. So, if you are applying to these jobs, you will have to make the interviewer understand that you are here to stay - you can add a personal reason to support it. You must display maturity, right attitude, and a presentable appearance while you are being interviewed. Remember that you are offering your services to the company, so you should be in a presentable manner.
If you comply with what the company needs and if you convince them that you will definitely add to the company's productivity, the job is yours, and you will soon be a part of your dream company. Stay positive all the time and if you do not get hired, try to work on the areas which you think are the key for the loss. There lies another opportunity for all those individuals who are optimistic. All the very best to you.
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