Career and Job Search Services

Real Life Experiences And Real Life Solutions

2010-08-31T22:19:00.000+05:30

Q: "How do you choose from multiple offers & a counter offer ?"
When a dedicated career search gives multiple options , how does one choose the best
possible position? How does one filter through, when all offers are intriguing? And how does one evaluate a counter-offer if the current employer offers one?
A: Check / Recheck and Reconfirm
Those are the key criteria in evaluating your options, assuming the money is in the right ballpark. Even if you take the wrong job in a company that scores high on those three criteria, you will make your way into the right job quickly and the money will follow.

Everything else is incidental.

1. Check . - That you really want to do that job. Then check and make sure the people will be good to work with. If you've interviewed with only a few, ask to meet more. Ask to meet managers and people whose own work will directly impact your ability to do your job effectively. You'll quickly see what life will be like on the job. Too often, job candidates see an appealing job and take it, only to find that the people they have to work with (not necessarily in their own department) are inept, unmotivated, unenthusiastic, or just plain miserable to work with. Ask about management's "reward" practices - do they acknowledge good performers with raises, promotions, new projects and exciting work? Finally, do a search (at the library and online) for the people in the organization who are the key players - see what the professional and business press has to say about them. Don't base your decision strictly on the job interview THEY want you to have.

2. Recheck. Now is the time to RECHECK and really judge a product (or service) by comparing it to competing or similar products. You can also try to benchmark it against itself - what did it look like a year ago? Two? Five? How has it evolved to meet the needs of the customer? Has the product changed on a continuous curve, or has it made some leaps that significantly changed the way its customers benefit from it? Did the organization take some risks to drive improvements? Or has it been complacent?

3. Reconfirm . Now is the time to RECONFIRM and this is what matters the most, Reconfirm by searching the professional and business media for information. Talk to reporters who write about the organization. Most important, talk to the customers. Review the questions in (2) above with them as well. You'll learn a great deal.

Then, apply these same criteria to your current job and employer. It will take a lot of thought, research and time spent with people who will have a lot of potential impact on your future - and it's the value of that future you're trying to assess. When you've got the information you need, you'll be able to put the compensation, the benefits and all the other relevant issues into perspective when evaluating your offers.
The real rule for knowing whether this is the right job is to believe it in your HEART and take ACCEPTANCE from your HEAD and if this is done....well you are rocking .........

Real Life Experiences And Real Life Solutions

2010-08-10T00:42:00.000+05:30

How is the Salary Really Determined?

Salary Determination is a very focused and calculated Process.

HR would always try to make you believe that the salary that goes with a position is nonnegotiable. The salary may have been determined even before the opening was announced. Human resources and other company policies may have contributed towards this tough stance. However this is completely untrue.

The concept of calculation of salary is as simple as who is more desperate adn what do you really get to the table.

The question to always ask yourself is :- Do you add value to the job which is more than what is being offered to you and if you do then you have made it ........... if someone wants to pay the job Rs. 25000 and you think you are worth Rs. 35000 and confident that you would add value of Rs. 70,000 by taking that job then just ask for it. No smart company would lose you ever.

If you really want the salary that you think you are worth then go beyond the HR and Talk with operations what you think. Normally The operation s have more pull on the salary then the HR.

A boom is never forever: HR Head

2010-02-09T17:02:00.000+05:30

“Recruiters need to be innovative all the time by looking for cost – effective ways of hiring.
Some suggestions:
1.Check ROI carefully
2. Use referral systems
3. Network
4. Have strong internal databases
5. Keep in touch with all the past applicants/ employees
6. Use sites to attract attention of prospective candidates, etc.” said Mr Elston Pimenta, HR Head, Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd. during a Live Chat session on the possible hiring boom in India in 2010. It was organized by TimesJobs on Jan 20th, 2010.
Other highlights of advice that Mr. Pimenta gave to candidates include:
“Branding is vital for any firm. Work on this aspect and grow through networking.”
“Look at how “employable” you are at the moment. It has always been a challenge and it will always remain so. That is the “spice” of work-life. If you have kept abreast with technology advancements, you will not face a problem.”
“Unfortunately a boom is never forever. It will iron out in due course of time as…the “demand” and “supply” stabilize.”
“Do not compromise on quality and at all times maintain internal equity first, before being influenced by the industry.”

Victims Don’t Get Jobs

2010-02-09T13:56:00.000+05:30

A recent quote in an article in the Wall Street Journal was a perfect summation of something I think has been coming to a boil over the last 6 months. Colleen McCreary, the head of HR for Zynga, was talking about mistakes that jobseekers make when applying online. Colleen’s warning to jobseekers was direct and dire: “You are going to be remembered – and not in a positive way.”

What does this mean? I think it means that recruiters and HR professionals are starting to point out that in this economy jobseekers should beware thinking that populist rage is a solid strategy for finding a job.

According to many “experts”, jobseekers are getting screwed by (take your pick): incompetent recruiters, stupid management, ignorant hiring managers, HR dullards, bad processes or general incompetence. Reading these “You should be mad as hell and not take it anymore!” screeds are intended to make jobseekers feel good about where they find themselves. “It’s not you, it’s them!” Wrong. Recruiters and HR professionals are getting tired of taking it on the chin.

If you are serious about finding a job you need to drop the victim narrative. For every jobseeker who is angry because of their job hunting experience, there is a recruiter who is just as mad because of jobseeker behavior. The experts are stoking a blame-delegation and finger-pointing exercise that can only lead to fewer real solutions and more bad blood. And in this economy the jobseeker is going to be the ultimate loser.

Think that the jobseeker is the only one with a right to complain about the awful recruiting experience? Think again:

Do you hate it when companies post jobs that aren’t really open? How is that different than a jobseeker applying for a job that they really don’t want? Every recruiter I know has to sift through hundreds of applications from candidates who later admit “I didn’t really want that job; I just thought I would get noticed if I applied for everything.” You will be remembered for all the wrong reasons if you are applying for jobs in batches.

Do you hate it when companies put all this great language in the job description about how wonderful the job opportunity is, and then you take the job and find out that the “marketing language” was nothing but baloney? How is that any different than a jobseeker making a community college algebra class into a “training in advanced mathematics?” You will definitely make an impression (the wrong one) when the recruiter finds out you “exaggerated.”

None of these behaviors is acceptable by either party. Recruiters shouldn’t do it, jobseekers shouldn’t either. When jobseekers spam resumes, batch apply, exaggerate (or worse) on resumes, and fail to show up for interviews or phone calls they waste recruiter’s and hiring manager’s time. This is time that should be spent responding to jobseekers who have an honest shot at the job, guiding people through the recruiting process, answering questions and otherwise creating a superior jobseeker experience.

Does this mean that jobseekers are to blame for the poor state of recruiting? Of course not. But so what? Does your indignation about the recruiting experience increase your probability of finding meaningful employment? No. All you can control is your beliefs, perspectives and behaviors. So let me give you an alternative point of view which can help you skip the cynicism and frame your interaction with recruiting in a more positive light.

Most of the people I know in recruiting and employment pursued their profession because they love the feeling of finding someone work. They believe that they are helping people, doing good things for jobseekers, companies and hiring managers. It genuinely hurts them when they have to tell someone they are not qualified for a job. They really do want a good outcome for you. Not all of them, and not all the time, but most of them and most of the time.

Recruiters are going to make mistakes. So are you. We need to cut each other some slack and focus our time and energy on getting you a job and fixing the system, not on blaming each other for a crappy reality. Please, be remembered – positively.

Interesting Article.......Companies beat upcoming attrition with generous pay-hikes

2010-02-09T12:39:00.000+05:30

Good news is back as it looks like salary hikes will be used by HR managers as a technique to retain their work-force, and reward their employees for sticking with the organization during the financial market-slump.

Recently, livemint.com published an article in which they estimated that in 2010, industry-wise salary hikes could likely be as:

“Auto/ auto components, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals – 12%

Information technology/ telecoms – 11%

Financial services, manufacturing – 10%

Others – 9%”

They quoted their source for these findings, as: Mercer India Monitor – October to December 2009.

There are reports that some companies are planning to up the pay hike till as much as a 20% increase. “Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, for instance, plans to give an average raise of 20% to its 1,250 employees in April. Sudhir Dhar, head of human resources (HR), said most brokerages would offer 15-20% increments as the business was doing well on the back of robust stock markets.” livemint.com said.

While employers and HR managers get busy with assessing current salary packages and industry pay-norms, employees are silently rejoicing. This upcoming pay-hike will make up for the lack of increments they have been facing over the last year and some change, as well as tide them over in the rising inflation.

However, it may be as a preemptive measure, that companies are promising such generous salary-hikes. With the market boom rearing its promising face, organizations are steeling themselves for the expected oncoming attack of attrition. Employers realize that for the want of a small salary hike, their talented employees may just switch jobs. Hence, they are willing to provide their employees with this awaited increment.

Some important Do's and Dont's of an Interview

2010-01-28T17:41:00.016+05:30

Some important Do's and Dont's of an Interview.
INTERVIEW DO’S
1. Do have the exact address and the concerned persons name for the interview.
2. Do dress the part for the job, the company, the industry.
3. Do plan to arrive about 15 minutes early. If you are running late, do phone the company.
4. Do greet the receptionist or assistant with courtesy and respect.
5. Do bring 2 extra resumes and 2 photographs to the interview.
6. Do read about the company
7. Do greet the interviewer by title (Ms.,Mr., Dr.)and last name or the name they introduce themselves with. 8. Do shake hands firmly. Don't have a limp or clammy handshake!
9. Do wait until you are offered a chair before sitting.
10. Do make good eye contact with your interviewer(s).
11. Do show enthusiasm in the position and the company.
12. Do have a high confidence and energy level.
13. Do make sure that your good points come across to the interviewer in a factual, sincere manner.
14. Do show what you can do for the company rather than what the company can do for you.
15. Do stress your achievements.
16. Do ask intelligent questions about the job, company, or industry.
17. Do close the interview by telling the interviewer(s) that you want the job and you will do justice to it.
18. Do try and get business cards from each person who take your interview.
19. Do write thank you letters within 24 hours to each person who interviewed you.
20. Do brush your teeth, use mouthwash, or have a breath mint before the interview.

INTERVIEW DON’T’S
1. Don't chew gum during the interview.
2. Don't rely on your resume doing the selling for you.YOU will need to sell yourself to the interviewer.
3. Don't tell jokes during the interview.
4. Don't smoke, even if the interviewer does and offers you a cigarette.
5. Don't smoke before hand so that you smell like smoke.
6. Don’t use poor language, slang, and pause words (such as "like," "uh," and "um").
7. Don't act as though you would take any job or are desperate for employment.
8. Don't say anything negative about former colleagues, supervisors, or employers.
9. Don't ever lie. Answer questions truthfully and frankly.
10. Don't over-answer questions.
11. Don't offer any negative information about yourself.
12. Don't answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no." Explain when possible. Give examples.
13. Don't bring up or discuss personal issues or family problems.
14. Don't answer cell phone calls during the interview, and do turn off your cell phone.
15. Don't inquire about salary or other benefits until after you've received an offer.
16. Don't pass strong/contradictory comments on your social presence since employers also read social media before calling you.

THE BEST QUESTION

2010-01-28T17:40:00.003+05:30

The BeSt QuEsTiOn

What is your worth, when you are negotiating salary ?

SiMpLe AnSwEr

Make a note of all the fixed expenses that you have. Multiply the fixed expense with 2 that should give you your survival rate. Multiply this with 2 and you get your minimum survival salary. Living a good life with enough to spend and save would be fairly challenging without this amount. Calculator can be emailed if so desired!!!

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2010-01-25T12:17:00.000+05:30

Blog - Just Ask Leadership, Executive Coaching - CO2Partners: Strategic Thinking - An Interview with Kevin Maney on the Trade-Off Business Leaders Need to Make

Job Opening for a "Legal Compliance" in a Leading International Fitness Centre

2009-12-22T19:37:00.002+05:30

Company Details Particulars
Company Brief : International Fitness CentreDesignation : Legal Compliance
Job Openings : 1Work
Location : Mumbai
Work Days : 6 DaysWork Timings : 8 hours
Work profile
1 Research & analysis on topics relating to excise,service tax,IP
2 Drafting Legal provisions, various applications, etc.
3 Attending Court matters4 Attending meetings5 Keeping updates of Law.
Candidate Profile
Total Experience : Min 2 years
Specific Experience :
Min Education : LLB
Other Courses :
Communication : Excellent
Computer knowledge : Basic
Annual CTC : Best in Industry

The Counter Offer..... A Boon or a Curse......

2009-12-22T18:45:00.001+05:30

Counter Offer is a tricky position to be in .......This is the offer which just looks sweet when it is made. This offer is usually made by the current employer to the candidate who is planning to leave an organisation. The employer normally makes this offer because the employer is suddenly caught on the wrong foot and it does not want to face a SHORT TERM term people problem.

A counter offer can be a very sensitive situation to be in. This situation requires careful consideration. To start with we need to make a reality check by noting specifics OF WHY DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE YOUR CURRENT ORGANISATION. You can make a SWOT analysis of your situation clearly making transparent notes and understanding on how strong a ground you are on?.

You should also Examine your reasons for wanting to change employment; often the reasons due to which people make job changes are for issues other than money. If this is the case, then it is likely you will return to those same issues if you accept a counter offer, after the initial glow of more money and feeling appreciated by your current company wears off.

It is a good idea to list the pros and cons for each opportunity and discuss these with someone whose opinion you value. RightMatch can forward assistance in this regard by sharing its experiences in this regard.

There are always some risks in going into a new position with a new organisation, however, there are also risks in accepting a counter offer.

Depending upon the relationship you have with your manager and/or management team, and the corporate culture (values, attitudes, etc.) at your present company, accepting a counter offer could change how you are viewed.

There is the possibility of being seen as disloyal, and if the outside offer came at a very crucial time -- say, when losing you would have been disastrous to a vital project or the bottom line -- you may cause some animosity if the employer feels there is no choice but to counter offer to keep you on board.

These feelings could pass in time, but it is also possible for you to be targeted for replacement (or passed over for promotion, important projects, etc.) at a time when it is more convenient for your current employer.

Remember, accepting a counter offer assumes you have not yet accepted the offer from the new employer, and your current employer, learning of your consideration of the offer, makes you a counter offer. If you have already accepted an offer from the new employer, it is often considered somewhat unethical to withdraw your acceptance based upon a counter offer from your current employer.

In the end, after weighing all the factors and perhaps discussing them with family members, close friends or a mentor, you will need to make a decision.

Always note that its is advisable to search your cheese because if your cheese is moved only then success will follow.

Job Opening for CUSTOMER RELATIONS OFFICER with 1 to 4 years exp. in Mumbai

2009-12-21T18:26:00.000+05:30

Company Brief :	Leading WATCH Showroom

Job Order Details
Designation :	CUSTOMER RELATIONS OFFICER
Reporting To :	Store Manager

Work Location :	Mumbai
Work Days :
Work Timings :	8hrs / 1 weekly off

Work profile
a:	Counter sales of watches.
b:	Meet the walkin customer & assist them
	with the things available in the showroom.
c:	Making sure the clients meet their requirements
d:	Convince the walkin customers.
e:	Taking care of the showroom.
f:	To promote products and services.
g:	To establish and improve client communications;
	maintain ongoing relationships.
h:	Looking after the stock available.
Candidate Profile
Total Experience :	1-4years
Specific Experience :	Retail sales, counter sales
Min Education :	HSC/Any Graduate
Communication :	Execellent
Presentability :	Execellent
Computer knowledge :	Basic

If you are interested for the above opportunity kindly revert back or call on 9323683514/ 022-42468856

Job Opening for Retail Sales Officer with 1 to 3 years exp. in Mumbai

2009-12-21T18:09:00.001+05:30

Company Brief :	Gems & Jewellery showroom
Designation :	Retail Sales Officer
Reporting To :	Store Manager
Job Openings :	6
Work Location :	Mumbai
Work Days :
Work Timings :	8hrs / 1 weekly off

Work profile
a:	customer service & sales
b:	customer service & sales
c:	Attending the Walk in Clients
d:	Looking after the Stock provided
e:	offer customers the best services
f:	Advise customers what will suit them.
g:	Knowledge of Sales



Candidate Profile
Total Experience :	1-3years
Specific Experience :	Retail sales, counter sales

Prefered Companies :
Min Education :	HSC
Other Courses :
Communication :	Execellent
Presentability :	Execellent
Computer knowledge :	Basic
Annual CTC :	6k to 12k

If you are interested for the above opportunity kindly revert back or call on 9323683514/ 022-42468856

Job Opening for Regional Manager with 5 to 8 years exp. in Delhi

2009-12-19T17:47:00.001+05:30

Company Brief :	Leading training & research Institute
Designation :	Regional Manager
Reporting To :
Job Openings :	1
Work Location :	Delhi
Work Days :	6 Days
Work Timings :	8 hrs / 9hrs

Work profile
1	Sales and Business Development as per the plans outlined for the Branch.
2	Responsible of the P&L of the Branch.
3	Aanalyzing market trends to provide critical inputs.
4	Formulating selling and marketing strategies
5	Preparing budgeted targets and revenues for all the centres.

Candidate Profile
Total Experience :	5 to 8 yrs
Specific Experience :	Preference would be given to Educational Industry candidate

Min Education :	Graduate
Other Courses :	None
Communication :	Execellent in verbal and written communication.
Computer knowledge :	Basic

Annual CTC : If Interested Click Here to Apply.....	Best in the industry.

Job Opening for Business Development Executive(BDE) with 1 to 3 years exp. in Hyderabad

2009-12-19T17:37:00.004+05:30

Business Development Executive(BDE)

Company Brief :	Leading training & research Institute.
Designation :	BDE
Reporting To :
Job Openings :	1
Work Location :	Hyderabad
Work Days :	6 Days
Work Timings :	8 hrs / 9hrs.

Work profile
1	Candidate will be visiting the medical colleges.
2	He will be conducting the seminars
3	Meeting the key people of Colleges.
4	Counseling students regarding clinical research courses.

Candidate Profile
Total Experience :	1 to 3 yrs.
Specific Experience :	Preference would be given to Educational Industry candidate

Min Education :	Graduate in Bsc or Bpharma
Other Courses :	None
Communication :	Execellent in verbal and written communication.
Computer knowledge :	Basic

Annual CTC :	Best in the industry. To APPLY Click Here…

Job opening for Relationship Manager in a leading Life Insurance Co. @ Kandivali (Western line)...

2009-12-19T17:13:00.001+05:30

Looking For Relationship Manager In Leading Life Insurance company in Mumbai.

• Effectively build and manage client relationship
• Deliver Revenue
• Acquire new Customers
• Sell Life Insurance product to achieve required product penetration.
• Exp. in any sales of Financial Products.

If intersted then reply back on anupama@rightmatch.co.in,OR forward this to your member.

Job Opening for Accounts Executive with 4 to 6 years exp. in Mumbai

2009-12-19T16:22:00.000+05:30

Looking For Accounts Executive In a Leading Training and Research Institute in Mumbai.

Company Brief :
Designation : Accounts Executive

Job Openings : 1
Work Location : Mumbai
Work Days : 6 days
Work Timings : 8 hours

Work profile
1 Day to Day management of Accounts & Finance activities
2 Bank Operations, TDS, Petty Cash Management
3 Salary, Payroll
4 Bank Reconciliation

Candidate Profile
Total Experience : Min 4 to 6 years
Specific Experience : Accounts

Min Education : Graduate/ Post Graduate in Commerce
Other Courses : Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Access, Outlook)
Communication : Good
Computer knowledge : Proficient in Tally 9 & Tally 7.2

Annual CTC : Best in Industry

If Interested Click here to Apply.........

Job Openings @ RightMatch

2009-12-11T17:08:00.001+05:30

Hello,

We are writing to you with reference to a Job opportunity with Leading Health Care Centre.

Designation: "Psychologist"

Qualification:
Master or PGDiploma in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work

Profile:
Exposures to Health and Lifestyle counseling/ medical counseling/behavior modification will be Preferred.

Fresher’s may also apply.

Location: Mumbai

Key Deliverable's of this role:-

To act as a change agent/facilitator
Lifestyle coaching
Leading and managing client relationships
Leading and managing clients successful weight loss
Program Sale

‘Must have’
Functional Competencies
Language skills
Counseling Skills
Ability to diagnose lifestyle dysfunctions
Sensitive to identify Trigger points and offer solutions

If you are interested for the above opportunity kindly revert back or call on 9321744483 / 022-42468855

Or visit...RightMatch Website

Warm Regards,

Salloni Sheth

Team Leader

www.rightmatch.co.in

For more Job Openings visit....RightMatch Current Jobs Section

About RightMatch

2009-12-11T15:51:00.003+05:30

RIGHTMATCH is a young and extremely aggressive HR Consulting firm based from Mumbai/India. www.rightmatch.co.in .

Over the years of its existence it has made a mark on the Indian Industry by partnering with various diversified organizations for hiring professionals.

With its teams of industry professionals it focuses on the following industries :

1. Managed Service/Temp & Contract Staffing
2. Outplacement services
3. Junior and Middle Level Recruitment
4. Senior Level Recruitment
5. Payroll Management Services
6. HealthCare Global Recruitment

It believes that incase any organisation has any manpower requirement which is giving them sleepless nights then RightMatch will be able to deliver on that mandate, even if other firms have failed therein.

RightMatch's strength lies in the knowledge that each Recruitment Assignment has its own set of challenges, focused processes and rewards.

RightMatch backs its work with :-

1. Systematic Headhunting Process (Beyond the Job Portals)
2. Technology Driven Approach (Professional Applicant Tracking System)
3. Industry Knowledge
4. Focussed Industry Mapping

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