GoSEO Freshers Off-Campus Web Masters @ Chennai | Place 4 Search

GoSEO (www.goseo.co.in)
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Dear ChetanaS,

We would like to publish below job requirement in your ChetanaSforum.com

(Freshers) Off-Campus : Web Masters @ Chennai

Note: This is NOT a direct Walk-In. You need to apply through ChetanaS at given Email Id & Only shortlisted candidates will be called for personal interview.

Note: This is a direct job with our company. There will NOT be any Training/Recruitment/Registration/Consulting fees collected from candidates before/after the placement.

Job Position : Web Master

Job Category : IT / Software

Interview Location : Chennai, Tamilnadu

Job Location : Chennai, Tamilnadu

Note: Chennai local candidates should only apply.

Desired Qualification : Any Graduate with above 70% in Academics

Desired Experience : 0 to 1 Years

Mandatory Skills : Basic knowledge in CSS, Photoshop, HTML, Java Script, Flash and Dreamweaver

Desired Skills :
• Basic knowledge in CSS, Photoshop, HTML, Java Script, Flash and Dreamweaver.
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to handle projects independently.

Job Description :
• Website Content Management, Online Promotion, SEO, SEM and SMM

Note: Applications without COVER LETTER will NOT be considered for this recruitment.

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How to Apply for this Job ?

* This is NOT a direct Walk-In. You need to apply at given Email Id & Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview.

* Please apply ONLY IF you have above mentioned skills. Clearly mention the same in your resume. Otherwise, your resume will NOT be considered.

If eligible, Please send your resume at : goseo_madhu@ChetanaSforum.com

Job Code : CHETANAS

Last Date to Apply : 20th January 2012

Please mention the Subject Line of your Email in the below format :

<Job Code> - <Job Position> - <Your Current Location> - <Qualification & Branch> - <Year of Passout> - <Aggregate Percentage in Graduation> - <Years of Experience> - <Technical Skills>

Examples :

CHETANAS - Web Master - Chennai - B.Tech (CSE) - 2011 - 75% - 0 Years - HTML, CSS, Photoshop, SEO

CHETANAS - Web Master - Chennai - B.Tech (CSE) - 2010 - 72% - 1 Years - HTML, CSS, Flash, SEO, SEM

* You must apply exactly in the above mentioned format only. Otherwise, resumes will NOT be considered.

XERAGO Freshers Off-Campus : BE / B.Tech / MCA : .NET Programmers @ Chennai | Place 4 Search

XERAGO (www.xerago.com)
- Exclusive Job for Chetanaites...

Xerago is a unique amalgamation of knowledge professionals from varied domain and functional backgrounds. Fusing skills-sets, experience and creativity across business, technology and operations for verticals like banking, insurance and mutual funds; Xerago offers a basket of solutions based on tools, process automation and people services.

Dear ChetanaS,

We would like to publish below job requirement in your ChetanaSforum.com

(Freshers) Off-Campus : BE / B.Tech / MCA : .NET Programmers @ Chennai

Note: This is NOT a direct Walk-In. You need to apply through ChetanaS at given Email Id & Only shortlisted candidates will be called for personal interview.

Note: This is a direct job with our company. There will NOT be any Training/Recruitment/Registration/Consulting fees collected from candidates before/after the placement.

Job Position : .NET Trainee

Job Designation : Trainee Programmer

Job Category : IT / Software

Interview Location : Chennai, Tamilnadu

Job Location : Chennai, Tamilnadu

Note: Chennai local candidates should only apply.

Desired Qualification :
• BE / B.Tech / MCA
• Should have scored 60% above in 10th, 12th & BE/B.Tech/MCA

Desired Experience : 0 Years

Mandatory Skills : .NET

Desired Skills :
• Should have good knowledge in .NET (VB, ASP, C# & SQL SERVER)
• Good Knowledge in RDBMS and PL/SQL4
• Should be strong in Dotnet

Note: Candidates without knowledge in '.NET' - Please do NOT apply.

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How to Apply for this Job ?

* This is NOT a direct Walk-In. You need to apply at given Email Id & Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview.

* Please apply ONLY IF you have above mentioned skills. Clearly mention the same in your resume. Otherwise, your resume will NOT be considered.

If eligible, Please send your resume at : xerago_arul@ChetanaSforum.com

Job Code : CHETANAS

Please mention the Subject Line of your Email in the below format :

<Job Code> - <Job Position> - <Your Current Location> - <Qualification & Branch> - <Year of Passout> - <Years of Experience> - <Technical Skills>

Examples :

CHETANAS - .NET Trainee - Chennai - B.Tech (CSE) - 2011 - 0 Years - .NET, VB, C#, SQL Server

CHETANAS - .NET Trainee - Chennai - B.Tech (CSE) - 2010 - 0 Years - .NET, ASP. C#, SQL Server

* You must apply exactly in the above mentioned format only. Otherwise, resumes will NOT be considered.

CONNECT INDIA Recruits FRESHERS | BE /BTech /MCA /BCA /BSc /MSc | Junior Software Engineer | Place 4 Search

“CONNECT INDIA” Recruits FRESHERS : BE /BTech /MCA /BCA /BSc /MSc : Junior Software Engineer

Company      : Connect India corp
Website        : www.connectindiacorp.com
Education     : BE, B.Tech, MCA, BCA, B/Msc- IT
Experience   : 0 – 6 months
Location       : Bangalore

Connect India Corp, a decade old professional company, works as a critical and competitive service provider, rendering services and solutions in HR Research, Recruitment, Corporate training Organization structuring Appraisal Systems Compensation Surveys Employee Satisfaction Surveys & HR Audits Performance Management System, Job/Task Management System , Succession Planning HR and Administration Policies and Procedures Manuals , Outplacement services.

Recruitment For Junior Software Engineer

Job Description :

Hi
Hope to find you in best of spirits & health. To introduce ourselves, we are Connect India Corp are a professional Human resource firm. We are working with more than 100 clients . One of our esteemed client in IT has requirement for fresh Technical graduates for Bangalore . We are looking forward to find your positive interest. Do send your resume for further processing.

Qualification: BE, B.Tech, MCA, BCA, B/Msc- IT ,

CTC: 2.5 to 3.5 lacs

Experience: 0 to 6 months (Fresher)

Locations: Bangalore

Preferable: Excellent coding knowledge in Java, J2EE with good communication

Desired Profile :

Good Coding and design Skills Prefreable

Contact Details :

HR Manager
Connect India Corp
#647\10, Brindavan Complex
Dr.Rajkumar Road, Rajajinagar 2nd stage
Bangalore-560010

E-Mail Id: jobs@connectindiacorp.com

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UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (I) 2012 @ All India

UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC) (upsc.gov.in)

Shahjahan Road, New Delhi

(Freshers) Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (I), 2012 including SSC (Women Non-Technical) Course @ All India

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (I), 2012 on 12th February, 2012 for admission to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy amd Air force Academy and Officers Training Academy, Chennai for the cources (Men and Women.

Vacancies :
1. Indian Military Academy, Dehradun : 250 posts
2. Naval Academy, Goa : 40 posts
3. Air Force Academy, Hyderabad : 32 posts
4. Officers Training Academy, Chennai : 175 posts
5. Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women) : 30 posts

Conditions of Eligibility

(A) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status :
1. For Indian Millitary Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1989 and not later than 1st January 1994 only are eligible.
2. For Naval Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1991 (2nd January, 1988 in case of NCC Naval wing 'C' certificate holders) and not later than 1st January 1994 only are eligible.
3. For Air Force Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1990 and not later than 1st January 1994 only are eligible.
4. For Officers' Training Academy - (SSC Course for Men) : Male candidates (Unmarried or Married) born not earlier than 2nd January, 1988 and not later than 1st January 1994 only are eligible.
5. For Officers Training Academy - SSC (Women Non- Technical) Course : (a) Unmarried Women, issue less widows who have not remarried, and issue less divorcees (in possession of divorcee documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been not earlier than 2nd January, 1988 and not later than 1st January, 1994.

(B) Educational Qualifications :
1. For Indian Millitary Academy and Officers' Training Academy : Degree of a recognised university or equivalent.
2. For Naval Academy : B.Sc. (with Physics & Mathematics ) or Bachelor of Engineering.
3. For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognised university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering
4. Candidates who are studying in final year Degree Course and yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for the Examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing the Degree Examination or equivalent examination by the specified dates.

Application Fee :
Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST candidates) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100/- either by remitting the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of SBI or by using Visa/Master Credit/ Debit Card..

Procedure to Apply :
Candidate must apply online at http://upsconline.nic.in/ up to 28/11/2011 11.59 pm

Last Date for receipt of filled in applications : 28th November 2011

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How to Apply for this Job ? Click Here

(2-10 Yrs) "INFOSYS" Recruitment : Multiple Skills : Across India

Company                 : INFOSYS
Website                    : www.infosys.com
Eligibility / Skills    : BE/MCA/MSc
Experience               : 2 - 10 Years
Location                  : Across India
Infosys

Openings for talanted Professionals for development centers at Bangalore, Mangalore, Bhubneshwar, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Mysore, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram & Chandigarh with 2-10 years of relevant experience in any of the following technologies:

Microsoft Technologies: VB.NET, ASP.NET, C#, MOSS, SharePoint

Mainframe: COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2

Web Technologies: Java, J2EE, EJB, WebLogic, WebSphere Commerce Server, Websphere Portal Server

Open System: C++, UNIX

Others: ATG Commerce, Actimize, Norkom, Murex, Tandem, Claity, REmedy, Sophis, Loan IQ, Oracle Forms 6i

To apply you should be a BE/MCA/MSc with a consistently excellent academic record through standards 10, 12, Engineering/Graduation and Post Graduation.

Exposure to formal quality processes and a strong foundation in SDLC concepts are necessary.

To apply, please email your resume, stating 'Role-Years of experience- Preferred Location of Interview' (e.g. Programmer Analyst-4 years-Mumbai) in the subject line to careers_hrd@infosys.com

Do also mention your date of birth, Contact numbers and personal email ID in the resume.

(1+ Yrs) "VINZAS SOLUTIONS" Recruitment : Software Developer

Company                 : Vinzas Solutions India Private Limited
Website                    : www.vinzassolutions.com
Eligibility / Skills    :  B.Tech/B.E/M.Sc - Computers
Experience               : 1 - 2 Years
Location                  :  Chennai, Madurai, Trichy
Vinzas Solutions India Private Limited

Vinza Solutions India Pvt.Ltd. is a 20 year old company involved in the field of Computer Aided Designing, providing complete CAD solutions in the areas of CAD drawing generation, Marine catalog preparation and General Engineering services.

Software Developer

Job Description :
Candidate should have good knowledge in Vb.net, ASP.Net. The applicant should posse's good communication along with analytical Skills. Exposure to windows applications development candidates will be preferred.

Desired Profile :
Looking for people with sound knowledge in Vb.net, ASP.NET. Preference will be given to people having good communication skills and related experience.

Contact Details :

Name: R.Yoganand

Address:
Vinzas Solutions India Private Limited
Old Np: W-97, New No: W-23
Opp.Towers Club, Annanagar
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India 600040

Email : reachus@vinzassolutions.com

"SPIDER INDIA" Recruits FRESHERS & EXP : Junior SEO Analyst

Company               : The Spider India
Website                   : www.spiderindia.com
Eligibility/Skills     : Any Graduate /PG
Experience             :  0 - 2 Years
Location                 : Chennai
 
The Spider India

Spider Info Media Pvt. Ltd is a website design and development company based in Chennai, since 1999. We are a team of talented young designers and web masters focused on creating high quality website and customized web applications.

Junior SEO Analyst- FRESHER WITH CERTIFICATION CAN ALSO APPLY

Job Description :
- Manage submission process, link popularity campaigns, RSS syndication and rapid search engine indexing.
- Implement blog marketing, article submissions, forum updates, RSS creation and XML sitemaps

Desired Profile :
Analyse keyword performance and Conduct extensive keyword research
Knowledge of optimizing a web page.
Understanding of Web Statistics and Analytic Tools.
Will be responsible for directory submission, forum postings, link building, Blog Promotion etc

Contact Details :

Name: Sakthi

Address:
The Spider India
147 Mount Road
Little Mount,Saidapet, Chennai
Landmark: IDBI Bank, Next road to Brilliant ITI
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India 600014
Email : hr@spiderindia.com

Some Important Interview Tips

• Reach the Interview place atleast 30 minutes in advance. Sit in waiting room / wash ur face and hands, check your combing, makeup, dress in loo.
• Carry water with you and have a glass of water before appearing in interview.
• No chewing of gum at the time of Interview, but check if you have a bad breath. Chew a Gum or Mouth freshener and spit.
• Clean your nose before entering the interview chamber.
• If you feel right, knock the door and ask, "May I come in, please," and after hearing "yes" enter.
• Check before entering your mobile phone is on silent mode or Switched Off.
• Wish Good Morning or whatever. Sit after you are asked to sit and say Thank You.
• Do not keep your hands on the table or any of your belongings on the table.
• Put your bag / brief case on the floor near your right foot.
• Maintain a balance in your pose and posture.
• No aa, aa, ey, ey, or crack in your voice. Reply clear cut and to the point.
• No nervousness or down heartedness in the interview room.
• Let the questions be completed then think and then speak the answers.
• No stretching/ extending of hands while answering the questions.
• Have a smiling face, but don't laugh there.
• Be attentive there and have a direct eye contact with the interviewers.
• If not getting the questions etc., say "Pardon"
• If don’t know the answers or are ignorant simply say "Sorry, I don't know" or "Sorry, I am not sure about it".
• Don't show that you are in need of employment. Job will be offered to you if you are able.
• Don't touch your mouth, cheeks or fingers, your hair or itch your body parts. Oops, control your hands.
• Smoking is bad habit and if still you do, don't carry cigarette box with you and see your breath is free of smoke.
• Don’t eat onion, garlic or any thing heavy on that day.
• Don't drink carbonated beverages etc.
• Avoid Farts. Don't argue or enter into controversies.
• Dont tell lie or give false statements, otherwise it will be difficult to manage the situations.
• Be calm, don't show gestures, reactions etc.
• If they are asking you embarrassing or confusing questions, let them check your temperament and don't allow your confidence shattered.
• When finished, say "Thank you".
• Don't take the initiative to shake hands yourself. If they do, then you must respond with soft and firm hand shake.

What is Group Discussion (GD)?

A GD is an activity where around 6 to 10 candidates are given a topic to discuss for about 10 to 20 minutes so that the evaluator can examine the Skill, knowledge and other traits required for the position the candidates are competing for. It is usually an informal discussion where each candidate has an equal opportunity to air his views on the topic being discussed.

TYPES OF GD:

1) Topic based
• KNOWLEDGE BASED
• FACTUAL STATEMENT BASED
• OPINION SEEKING TOPICS
• ABSTRACT TOPICS(unclear)

2) Case study

KNOWLEDGE BASED:
These kind of GDs necessarily requires in depth knowledge of the subject to be successful.

Examples are :
- The outcome of previous SAARC meeting.
- Single currency adoption in European Union.
- Functioning of NATO
- Role of Australia in the Iraq war.

In these kind of topics apart from other traits, the evaluator is most likely to give more importance to the knowledge base of the candidates. To prepare for these kind of topics we recommend all UrPercentile.com subscribers to read newspapers and current affair magazines of last four weeks before attending any GD. Without knowledge of the subject topic it would be very difficult to get through. Though you can play the role of co-ordinator (Roles Will be discussed later in detail) in such kind of situation but it would be very hard to be accepted as a leader by other members with you not expressing any knowledge on the topic.

FACTUAL STATEMENT BASED :
In these king of topic the evaluator generally gives one statement from a past event and leaves it to the group to decide about what to talk about it.

Example of such topics are :
- Automible sector has shown 5 % growth last year.
- India did not win any gold medal in Olympics.
- BPO sector brought in 200 million to XYZ state.

In these kind of topics, one can clear the GD with relatively less knowledge about the subject compared to the ones mentioned in Knowledge based topics above. This is, provided that the candidate shows competence in other areas like Leadership qualities, communication skills, people handling skills and ability to work in a team. UrPercentile.com subscribers are suggested to be aware of recent hot topics to be ready for such topics. ( UrPercentile.com)

OPINION SEEKING TOPICS :
In these kind of topics the candidate have to express their opinion on a particular topic.

Example :
- Should India send troops to assist other nations in a war?
- Should one go for MBA if he is having a very good job ?
The evaluator is likely to give more importance to presentation skill, the ability to work in a team, and overall personality of the candidates. Whether you speak for the topic or against the topic won’t make any difference, it is the way you express your opinion that will matter.

ABSTRACT TOPICS :
In this kind of topic the evaluator gives one abstract statement for the group to discuss about it.

Example are :
- Red Is Red
- Nothing is possible.
- Sun rises from east and sets on west.
- A drop in a ocean.
The topic is usually ambiguous and is open for interpretation in different ways. In these kind of topics one has to think hard to crack what is expected from the topic. The evaluator is looking for the candidates who forms the basis of discussion, guides the discussion and get other people involved. The evaluator is likely to give more importance to the communication skill, intuitiveness and comprehension skills. UrPercentile.com subscribers are recommended to practise such topics by having discussion among themselves.

CASE STUDY :

A situation is described to the candidates and a question is left open at the end for candidates to discuss. These kind of discussion comparatively require less amount of general awareness, it rather tests the ability of candidates to make decisions, ability to work in a team and the ability to influence people.

Example :
Suresh was the best salesman of the company and always use to achieve more than the target assigned to him. Sometimes he was able to achieve two times the sales target assigned to him. He was hardworking and honest and got promoted to Area Sales Manager just two weeks ago. His boss Ramesh, comes to know from one of his friend that Suresh is suppose to attend an interview on the coming Friday for a job with their competitor. Suresh is most likely to get the offer from the competitor if he goes for the interview. 2 days before the scheduled interview, Suresh applies for a leave for the scheduled interview day. What should Ramesh do ?
In these kind of GDs one should try to identify the problem and suggest different possible solutions to the problem and lead the group to a common consensus. Though it will not be always possible to convince the whole group, but one who tries the best will succeed.

G.D Evaluated parameters:
• Relevance of points(content, knowledge base)
• Communication(oral language, body language)
• Group Behaviors
• Leader ship Qualities

G.D Tips:
• Take a small note book and pen
• Note down some of other ideas in your paper
• Let write your ideas in words not long sentences
• Speak only in English
• Speak in simple English language
• You should be sensible listener
• Don’t offend others
• Don’t say I don’t agree with you
• Don’t say you are wrong
• Don’t point finger out others
• Don’t laugh
• Don’t bring names

Idea generation Tips:
• Key word approach
• Spelt(social, political, economic, legal or logical ,technological)
• View point of affected parties(voap)

HOW IS THE PERFORMANCE JUDGED:
Selection is done based on the impact created by each candidate on the group. Who does get selected?
• One who expresses his ideas well.
• One who has sound arguments, and shows keenness and interest.
• One who has sufficient knowledge of his subject and convinces the group by his argumentative presentation.
• One who has a logical and systematic approach.
Above all, it is the one who has the tendency to cooperate and who does the coordination and is liked by the group.

HR interview Questions and Answers

1. Tell us about yourself ?

This is an open canvas for you giving you an opportunity to direct and lead your interview in the direction you want.
Good idea will be to structure your answer in the following three broad headings.

• Family Background
• Educational Background
• Achievements

In all the above subheads speak only that information which will give strength to your candidature. Avoid verbose description of yourself.

2. Why do you want to join us?

To answer this question, you must have researched the company well. 

Here you can quote some of your personal beliefs, which are in conjunction with the values of the company or talk about specific products and services which could be your professional interest too.

In the event where your skill set is mapping with the requirement of the company, do not miss the chance to highlight the same. 

Specify the initiatives taken or work done to attain that skill set.

3. What would you like to be doing five years from now?

This question is asked to assess candidates career plan and ambition for growth and to see if the company will be able to provide that opportunity over period of time.

Also to assess if your personal goals are not totally off tangent with what companys objectives are.

It is also to check your stability with the organization. It is good idea to be very realistic in your answer.

If need be take guidance from your seniors who are already in the corporate environment.

4. Do you prefer working with others or alone?

This question is usually asked to determine whether you are a team player.

Before answering, however, be sure you know whether the job requires you to work alone.

Then answer appropriately.

5. What are your biggest accomplishments? 

You may like to begin your reply with: "Although I feel my biggest achievements are still ahead of me, I am proud of my involvement withI made my contribution as part of that team and learnt a lot in the process".

It will be a good idea to close your answer with also specifying what attributes and circumstances made you succeed.

6. What are your favorite subjects?

It is a leading question giving direction to the panel members for possible areas where they can probe in further for your knowledge base and in depth understanding.

It is advisable to select the topics that you are competent in.

7. Why should we hire you?

Keep your answer short and to the point.

You should highlight areas from your background that relates to the need of the organization.

Recap the organization's description of the job,meeting it point by point with your skills.

8. What are your hobbies?

This question is generally asked to assess whether you are "desktop" kind of a person or an "interaction orientated person".

It also indicates your preference for team - oriented activities or projects with solo contributions.

It enables the organization to place you accordingly after selection. Be candid with your answer.

9. What is the worst feedback you have ever got?

To answer this question you must admit and share your areas of improvement.

Also sharing an action plan for improving oneself will indicate your ability to take criticism well.

Your answer should be reflection of your open-mindedness.

10. What is the most difficult situation you have faced?

Here you should be ready with the real life story.  The question looks for information on two fronts: How do you define difficult? and, what was your handling of the situation? You should be able to clearly lay down the road map for solving the problem, your ability to do task management and maintain good interaction with your team members and other peers.

It is advisable to close with highlighting the learning out of the incident.

11. If ur given a project in some other field would u work?

Possible Ans: Yes, I would try to succeed in every task assigned to me

12. When you're disappointed, how do you overcome it ?

13. What position would you like to have in a group ?

14. Why didn't you take up GRE ?

15. What do you feel how was your technical interview?

16. If you get vast amount of money, what will you do of it ?
A possible ans: After fulfilling my needs and those of my family, I do not feel that there is any option other than saving it for future.

17. Are you sceptic/enthusiastic?
Possible ans: I am usually enthusiastic about my success at every
stage.

18. You're pessimistic/optimistic?     

Possible ans: I do not feel that I am pessimistic, but I am not at the sametime too optimistic. I have not FALSE faith on luck, and I expect success only when I deserve that.

19. Do you want to ask anything from us?  

Possible ans: Projects going on in the company..?

20. If u are asked to lead a group, and u'r group does not work, what would u do..?  

Possible ans: Actual answer from the experience...motivate that person, not necessarily as his boss.

Career Management (Career)

Starting a New Job

Congratulations. You've secured the job of your dreams. Your task now is to deliver on all that you promised during the Interview and all that is implicitly expected of you. Bayt has identified some key pointers to ease you through the transition period and get you off to a flying start.

Career

Be Prepared

One of our favourite mottos here at Bayt. Before you start the job, review all the research you did on the company prior to the Interview in addition to any readings that may have been suggested during the Interview. It's a good idea to call the company and ask for any readings that can help you make an early contribution. If you know your team try asking them for materials on the latest deals/ transactions to get you up to speed and ready to participate. If you know your job description and your initial responsibilities, start planning ahead. Its always a good idea to take some time to review your past performance, confront your key areas of weakness in the past and determine how to improve your performance in the future and how not to repeat your mistakes. Set targets for you to address past weaknesses and hone specific skills. Finally, visualize yourself succeeding at this next job by accomplishing the goals you set out for yourself, developing new skills and not repeating past mistakes.

Career 

Know What You're In For

In order to deliver, you must first identify exactly what it is that is expected of you. Too many jobs are taken where the title is fuzzy and the job description vague. Your first task is to make sure you have an adequate job description if one was not provided during the Interview stage. Identify your key responsibilities, daily requirements, areas of direct accountability, clarify your reporting line and the support structure you will work with, and finally, get to know your team. Find out the hours expected, your role in different projects and what you can do to make your boss's life easier. You can learn a lot from asking about what your predecessor (if there was one) did right and wrong. Also take this time to understand the performance evaluation system that will be used to judge you so you can plan to deliver on exactly those criteria. Ask a lot of questions at this stage. Being perceived as nosy and obnoxious at this stage is far better than being perceived as slow, unenthusiastic and clueless later on. Your first weeks are the time to ask every question that comes to mind without fear. You can always calm down and retreat into your own personal territory once you are comfortable all your questions have been answered.

Career 

Plan, plan, plan

It is critical to plan for success. Your first few weeks on the job are the best time to start constructing your roadmap to success. This roadmap should include milestones with deadlines. Milestones may be specific projects, personal skills, courses and other areas of self-development. Plan on a macro level and on a micro level. Keep a list of all the little goals you set for yourself on a daily basis and check them as you accomplish them. Also have on your list the longer-term projects and personal development milestones and make sure these are broken down into micro tasks and accomplished at the right time.

Detailed planning keeps you in touch with and working towards the big picture while you concentrate on achieving your immediate goals and deadlines. Your plans should also include priorities. Assign a priority to each task, which takes into account its importance, the deadline and your accountability for the task. Determine beforehand the amount of time you should be allocating to each task. Include in your plan a couple of projects/ tasks/ improvements that will really make a difference to the company, however small.

Career 

Respect the Culture

In today's workplace diversity abounds - in work style, dress code, background and modes of self-expression. No-one is asked to adhere to a specific mould. Still, you will flatter those around you and show respect by understanding the culture and respecting it. That means respecting the dress codes of others around you, their mode of conduct and the general 'culture'. It has traditionally been recommended that you do not dress more expensively than your boss, that you keep hours at least as long as your boss unless the latter keeps absolutely ridiculous hours and that you try to emulate the stars. You will flatter the latter and who better to learn from after all!

Career 

Listen and Watch

Your first few weeks are about learning. You will do so by asking a lot of questions and also by listening and watching those around you. Remember that you are the new kid on the block and drop the attitude if you have one. Constantly alluding to the way you did things in your last job, or your old team, or your old boss will alienate you from your new peers and highlight your differences. Avoid doing so. Instead, try to blend in, be as helpful as you can, ask what you can do to make everyone else's life easier while you learn, and keep a long-term perspective to tide you through the initial shock. Modesty is an excellent virtue for new (and old) employees so stay humble and let your work speak for you.

Career 

Try to Make an Immediate Contribution

Try to get your hands 'dirty' from day one. Ask how you can get involved and be helpful and take on whatever projects or portions of projects you can from the outset, to show your boss that you are willing and enthusiastic and determined. Your boss hired you as a long-term investment but he/she will be very pleased to see you making a contribution so soon.

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Under promise, over deliver

There is nothing worse than promising the world and then failing to deliver. Aim instead to promise to 'do your best' and then shine. Humility - not the sickening false kind - followed by a star performance is the way to plan to go about building a reputation for yourself. Remember, you are always learning and there are many obstacles in any project so don't boast about it until you are ready to deliver. In other words, always aim to include the 'bonus' factor in the work you do. Aim to deliver more, faster and better than expected for that surprise element of value-added that will make your boss or customer's day.

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Do Not Stray from Professional Values

A pleasant demeanor, common courtesy, good manners and a generally helpful attitude are those intangibles that make the difference between an employee people want to have around and one they avoid. Of course some people (your author is one) are too nice around the office and get walked all over. If you are one of those, we highly recommend you take a course in leadership and assertiveness in between jobs to avoid repeating past mistakes.

Most companies operate on a meritocratic basis where your professional skills are paramount. Still, given two people with similar skillsets, say two fresh college graduates, the difference between the stars and those that get bypassed for promotions is often a political one and one that reflects their interpersonal skills as much as their professional skills. Emotional smarts and that ability to gauge your peers and clients and boss and learn how to work with them and be a pleasant, helpful, unobtrusive addition to the team, play a crucial role in differentiating the plodders from the stars. We do not recommend trying to outshine everyone and making a big show of it. Nor do we recommend being different by being secretive and underhanded. A much better policy is to aim to be accepted by the team and to integrate in a manner that makes you a pleasant and indispensable component in the overall equation. Your work will speak for itself.

Other rules of thumb to adhere to include never badmouthing peers or boss, past or present; being truthful and always being accountable for work that falls under your responsibility. Also, learning to admit mistakes and apologize for them if necessary is critical to the success of your internal and external client relationships. Contrary to what many believe, it does not reflect badly on you; to the contrary it highlights your professionalism, builds a level of trust and also helps you to move on. Above all, be tactful, respect your colleagues and aim for diplomacy without sacrificing your integrity.

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