Friday 16 December 2011

Winning Attitude for SUCCESS-In The Right Direction,,,




1-Beginning and Developing Your Career through TEAMWORK
-All teams are groups of individual. However, true teammates generate a special energy. This energy develops as team members work together fusing their energies and talents to deliver tangible performance results.
-The benefits for teamwork, among others are:
 i-Distributing the workload
ii-Reinforcing individual capabilities
iii-Creating participation and involvement
iv-Making better decisions
v-Generating a diversity of ideas
-Teams make or break an organization. Therefore, no matter which career path you take, playing your part or contributing to your team will ensure your success.
2-Using the Power of Being RESOURCEFUL
-Being resourceful means being able to make decisions quickly. Leaders who are resourceful, make things happen when the chips are down and the situation looks bleak. This is a wonderful quality for a great leader to possess.
-In the fast paced world we live in, there are plenty of opportunities to sharpen our resourcefulness. Challenges occur daily in our lives, that require us being resourceful. Being aware of this quality and seeking the skills it takes to be more resourceful, can make a big difference in your life and those around you.


3-Harnessing the Power of SPEECH and PRESENTATION to Move Your Careee Forward
-The ability to express your ideas is the assence of your success. Verbal expression will be one on one or in small groups. There will be times though that you will be involved in more formal and public speaking in front of a larger crowd.

-Don’t be nervous. Many speakers lack the skills and confidence to make effective presentations.
-For  an effective presentation, there are only 4 main steps that you’ll need to master:
i-Formulate a strategy for the specific audience
ii-Develop a flexible, flowing structure
iii-Combined prepared material with an enhancing, not distracting, presentation style; it is important to remember that how you present is as important as what you present
iv-Supplement the presentation with confident, informed responses to questions and challenges. Remember always look your audience in the eye, don’t shy away from them
-By following these basic steps, you’ll be well on your way to getting your message across effectively.
4-DRESS for Success
-Remember, your clothes are there to enhance your image
-Your personal style- do you feel at home in a suit or more comfortable in smart casual clothing? Both can be appropriate in today’s working environment
-Shoes-  a great outfit and a hairstyle can be ruined by a dirty or worn out pair of shoes. Pay attention to wear and tear on footwear and take action
-Clothes- Nothing tight or too baggy. You will feel uncomfortable with your image choices and suffer a lack of confidence as a result
-80% of our visual attention is focused on the ‘newscaster’ area (head and shoulder)
-Aim to be remembered for who you are, not what you wear
5-The Professional Circle or The Political Circle
-When you enter an office environment, you will meet a lot of different types of people with unique personalities and character. Remind yourself that you’re there for business, not other people’s business
-Make as many friends as you can
-Respect all your peers regardless of their designation or their department
-Don’t get involve in other people’s problems or take sides when problem arise
-If an when you are told other people’s secret, keep them to yourself
-Treat others as you like to be treated. Remember, respect is earned , not given.
6-Set GOALS-Commit to Direction
-When you start work, have a career goal in mind. The first office or company you work with may not be the only company you  stay with for the rest of the career. Remember, the learning’s process doesn’t end when you graduate; rather, it starts when you begin your career.
-Keep an open mind and learn from your peers
-Complete all your given tasks and assignments
-Whenever possible, exceed the expectation of your peers and boss

7-Managing Your WORK, Managing Your TIME
-The reason you are hired by your employer is because you possess certain skills set and qualities that are an asset to them. It’s important that you complete your work on time with quality.
-When given a task, jot down notes
-Set your task based on priorities, you can set them based on their deadlines, not necessarily what comes first.
-Complete your task on time, every time
-Do your work with enthusiasm and passion, it shows in the end result
-It’s ok to ask for assistance and be honest if you feel over burdened by your responsibilities

-WHEN YOU STEP OUT INTO THE WORLD, YOU’LL BEGIN TO LEARN THINGS THAT WERE NEVER TAUGHT IN CLASS OR IN YOUR TEXT BOOK. ALWAYS KEEP AN OPEN MIND, AND KEEP LEARNING-

Wednesday 14 December 2011

interview tips



Before The Interview
1-Company Background
-Find out the nature of the company
-Does your qualification meet their criteria?
-What attracted you to the job description?
-What makes you unique and stand out from the rest?
2-Prepare Question
-Asking demonstrateyour level of interest in the position
-Be prepare to answer typical questions like:
*How would you describe yourself?
*What can you contribute to the organization?
3-Look Sharp and Smart
-Your presentation will make a statement of yourself
-1st impression count!!!

During The Interview
1-Body language
-Begin with a firm handshake
-Maintain a good eye contact with the interviewers
-Confident and smile but avoid nervous laughter
-Composure that demonstrate confident
2-Responses
-Before responding to a question, pause and think about what you want to say. This will avoid irrelevant or weak response.
                -Highlight your strengths
-Sell your qualities that apply to the position
-Be prepared to expand on what is stated in your resume
-Prove that you are the right fit for the position

After The Interview
1-Ask for feedback on your interview performance
-Feedback on your strengths and weakness in an interviews allows you to polish your performance level and avoid making the same mistake
-By seeking feedback you reflect your seriousness to improve
2-Follow up with a phone call or email
-This highlights your proactive and responsible nature
-Following up shows great interest and could potentially get you ahead of the rest!!!

Resume Writing Tips


1-Know the purpose of your resume and write it in your own words

2-Find out the most suitable format

3-Sell your strengths and qualities


4-Use the right key words by analysing the job descriptions

5-Prioritize resume’s contents

6-Avoid negativity and do not lie

7-Proof read and ask someone to review your resume

The Magic of RAPPORT


Rapport is the ultimate tool for producing result with other people. No matter what you want in life, if you can develop positive rapport with the right people, you’ll be able to fill their needs, and they will be able to fill yours.

The ability to establish rapport is one of the most important skills a person can have. To be a good performer, a good parent or a good friend, what you really need is a rapport;the ability to form a powerful common human bond and a relationships of responsive.
-unlimited power_Anthiny Robbins-

The Factor Towards Success


Do’s

-Confident

-Creative

-Analytical


Dont’s

-Incompetent

-impetuous

-disorganized

Quotable quote for a success future


“It’s not how good you are, It’s how good you want to be.”

-Paul Arden (1940-2008),Director of Commercial,Arden Sutherland-Dodd-