There are two types of interviews. These are:
1. Unstructured
2. Structured
Unstructured Interview
Unstructured interview is an approach in which the questions and the corresponding responses are open-ended. The interviewer can ask questions which may not be directly related to the system under consideration.
Unstructured interviews are conducted with only a general goal or subject in mind, with few [...]
Different types of Interview
Tips on Improving Your Self-Esteem
To be confident and effective in your life, you need to develop self-esteem.It is a fundamental ingredient for success. Following are the thirteen ways to increase your Self-esteem.
1. BUILD CONFIDENCE. Confidence stays on the inside and builds from there. So whenever you want to accomplish something, picture yourself already there. See yourself successful, make it [...]
How to Carry Out SWOT Analysis?
To experience the usefulness of SWOT analysis, try answering the following questions :
Strengths
1. What are your advantages?
2. What do you well?
Consider this from your own point of view and from the point of view of the people you deal with. Do not be modest but be realistic. If you are having any problem with this, [...]
SWOT ANALYSIS
Identifying your Strength Weakness Opportunity Threat
For any type of work you carry out, you personality contributes a lot to the success of the work. Self analysis and analyzing the environment in which we work and actual knowledge about the work are the major factors that contribute to the success of our work. SWOT analysis is [...]
Why Personal Traits are Important?
When broadly defined,personality defines a person. The secret of life is to know yourself and what you want in your life. This is the right context where you need to identify your traits as it is going to lay the foundation stone for your career. Remaining focused on one’s target assumes greater responsibility in defining [...]
Full Story »Basic guidelines for taking up Personality Tests
There are some rules and principles, which you should observe while taking up personality assessments tests. The following are the general points that are to be kept in mind before proceeding with the test.
While taking up personality tests.
Be truthful
Remember test evaluation will be based on your response onl y.
The result of tests show the trends [...]
Ethics for IT Professionals
The following is the Code of Ethics for IT professionals formulated by the Computer Society of India (CSI):
1. As regards his ORGANIZATION an IT professional should :
Act with integrity in carrying out the lawful policy and instructions of his organization and uphold its image and reputation
Plan, establish and review objectives and tasks for himself and [...]
Ethical Conflict
Every system has its policies and procedures. You know what is required for success. However, at times you might be in an internal conflict whether to violate your own sense of what is right and wrong , in order to be successful.
In such situations, ethical congruence (balance) is the most desirable alternative. Congruence is the [...]
Ethics
Ethics is built on values, which are common to the organization and its employees with regard to what is right, fair and good. Everyone must understand and appreciate this concept. The harmony between organizational and employee ethics is the building block for employee commitment to organizational goals.
You must know the sense of rightness, fairness and [...]
WHAT GOOD LEADERS DO
1. Creative Vision : A shared vision is the main motivating factor. Keeping the flame—providing a clear and unified vision—is the first job of a leader. Also implied in this task is the ability to use that vision as a source of inspiration for attracting newcomers as well as keeping the organization on a point.
2. [...]
ROLES IN AN ORGANIZATION
There are several roles available in the IT industry , as illustrated However , in real-life situations, one may not often get a clear-cut role or clearly defined activities for that role. Roles often have a focus and supplementary or additional objectives. For example, a marketing executive may focus on sales, but may also have [...]
Full Story »UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZATIONS
One of the first things that you must do on joining a new organization is to learn about the various aspects of the organization. In fact, it is advisable to find out details about an organization before you join, or even before you attend the interview.
Understanding an organization would give you an idea of the [...]
PERSONAL COMMITMENT
Commitment refers to a promise or assurance. It is one of the most important personal qualities that any employer in the industry would expect.One must have the inclination to fulfill one’s professional commitment at all costs. Often , adherence to commitment may cost you your time, effort or other resources. But the greatest personal satisfaction [...]
Full Story »Adapting to Work Environment
Everyone goes through different stages in life and performs different roles in each stage , as is expected of their age, situation and cultural or social norms. For example, a small child forgetting to take his pencil to school may be excused, whereas an executive working in a firm, being late for appointments, forgetting to [...]
Full Story »CAREER OBJECTIVES
It is essential that everyone has clear career goals. You need to be able to describe your goals clearly and concisely : What is it that you want to do? What skills set you require to achieve your goal? What steps do you plan to take to achieve your goals ? As part of your [...]
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