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Social Distancing: How To Stay Productive While Working From Home

careerportal April 18, 2020 BLOG, Career Advice, Productivity Leave a Comment

Social Distancing: How To Stay Productive While Working From Home With the global pandemic, Government leaders have implemented social distancing. Businesses and schools have taken upon themselves to temporarily shut down offices and encourage online classes. Having a remote working setup can both be a blessing and a problem. For one, you don’t have to rush out to the office and then spend hours on the road just to get back home. Anything that you need to do can be done in the comfort of your home. But also, working from home means that you’ll be incredibly comfortable and that...

Career Success Depends on Your Willingness to Learn

Optima Placement March 6, 2020 Career Advice, Productivity, Skills Leave a Comment

One of the major qualities that employers look for in candidates while hiring them apart from their current skills is their ability to learn is their willingness to learn. In career advancement research, it has been found in a study conducted by Robert Half, a global staffing company, that 84% of the HRs reported having said that their companies were welcoming recruits whose skills can be molded and developed through training. Also, another 62% of employees who were surveyed reported they had been specifically hired into jobs they didn’t have qualifications for or didn’t match exactly with the set of...

Best Practices For HR Professional

careerportal February 28, 2020 Career Advice, Skills Leave a Comment

Best Practices For HR Professional One of the most coveted jobs in any industry is that of an HR. It's surprising how fewer people can know about what that job actually entails. Even then the skills actually demanded of an HR might be a mystery. Here are a few practices that can help an individual to build themselves up for the job. Communication skills: Probably the most important of all, Human Resource professionals cannot be successful without excellent communication skills. The ability to patiently hear and acknowledge what others are saying is an outstanding skill. One must be relatable and...

How To Stay Competitive In The Current Job Market

careerportal February 28, 2020 Career Advice, Productivity Leave a Comment

HOW TO STAY COMPETITIVE IN THE CURRENT JOB MARKET Education isn't enough for the demands put up by employers these days. One needs a perfect blend of education, interest, skills and drive to really stand out in a competitive market. As the market gets difficult each day here are some tips that can help you stay a strong competitor. Don't stop educating yourself: Many job sectors find a university degree very lucrative so make sure you have one as that increases your chances by miles. Economics, politics and business have a soft corner for university graduates. Even if you are...

Tips For Job Seekers…

Optima Placement February 28, 2020 Career Advice Leave a Comment

Tips For Job Seekers... Don't wait until all the qualifications have been acquired: There is no compulsion to have all the qualifications while applying for a job. If you have them all you may actually turn out to be overqualified in regards to your other competitors. Stop wasting time and apply if you have the basic requirements. Be authentic: Though this goes unsaid but it is still a desperate practice to lie in resume. Do not indulge in that as it will only take someone that far. Remember that seeking a job involves the individual interacting with...

Looking for Jobs? Knowledge of Job Market Growth in India Will Help

Optima Placement February 8, 2020 Career Advice Leave a Comment

Heading into a job search is a nerve-wracking venture, loaded with tension, expectations, and sometimes, rejection. Yes, it can be difficult to swing open the doors to those coveted profiles; but you know what makes it easier? Solid knowledge of the job market and its growth. If you want to be on the winning side, make sure you are equipped with the in-demand skills that are relevant to the growing Industries and for that, it’s really important that you are up to speed in terms of grabbing latest knowledge, news, and insights about the job market. So, here’s a list...

10 Best Tech Companies To Work For in 2020

Optima Placement February 7, 2020 Career Advice Leave a Comment

Since its emergence, tech companies have gained a reputation for treating their employees well, often offering high salaries, modern amenities, and world allowances. So when you consider top-rated tech companies, you actually behave better than the best. "In today's tight labor market, job seekers are in the driver's seat when it comes to deciding where to work and they want to know the inner workings of a company before accepting a new job. 1. Zoom Video Communications Zoom whose point depends on a people-driven cloud service and communications came out on top. 2. LinkedIn Turning into the top stage for...

Tips for working professionals before you go on vacation

Optima Placement January 20, 2020 Career Advice, Productivity Leave a Comment

Everyone is looking forward to the holiday - a week or two to explore new cities or relax in a hammock on the beach and do nothing. Unfortunately, going back to work after a vacation can make you feel like you need another holiday pronoun. Is there a secret to maintaining peace and brightness after vacation for a while? Luckily, with a little pre-holiday strategic planning for your first few days, you can complete a smooth exit and re-entry! Here are 10 tips from professionals who still have a smile and a sense of comfort when returning to work after...

Excellent Career Tips for Women after Getting Married

Optima Placement January 15, 2020 Career Advice Leave a Comment

In the current corporate world, it is a fight to stay ahead in the race for victory. Both men and women contribute equally to create a bigger picture of current society and development. However, for marriage as well as a career, women are now facing more issues than men. Many married working women criticize that either jobs or upbringing or sometimes both insist on them. Many of them find it difficult to deal with these changes. If you are a married woman, maintaining a family and career can always be a big challenge. To ease the dilemma, below are some...

Best effective qualities which employers looks in candidates

Optima Placement January 10, 2020 Career Advice, Productivity, Skills Leave a Comment

1. Communication Skills The one skill that is required by every employer is the ability of the job-seeker to speak, write and listen in an effective way. Successful communication is a crucial aspect of any job. The person needs to be a good listener as well as a good communicator who has the capacity to effectively convey the information in writing and also verbally, irrespective of the industry for which he or she is working. The job-seeker should have the ability to establish effective communication with the customers, managers, and employees either in person or online or on the phone and/or in writing. 2.Honesty Employers need exact and convenient...