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New boss, new life

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Has your boss left the job and new boss has taken charge? It is not the time to sit relaxed; it is time to be proactive and get yourself introduced to your new boss no matter you have already met with him in a formal ‘welcome party’! It is very essential for your future growth that you let your new boss about yourself, your abilities and your job in the organisation. Consider this fact that whatever you achieved when your previous boss was in charge, has now become a history unless you have already close relationships with the new boss. But if this is not the case, then you must keep in mind that now your promotion, your growth prospects, increment in the salary depends on how your relationship is with your new manager. Keep in mind some important points: When a new boss takes charge, usually a formal get-together takes place and everyone is introduced to him by either the previous boss or someone from the management. But this is not enough! It is compulsory to meet your new boss in personal. For that when he takes charge, wait for about a week; then take an appointment from his personal assistant and go to his office to meet him. Get yourself introduced respectfully; like telling him your name, designation, department you work for and the number of years you have served in the organisation. It is also recommended if you take with you any gift such as a bouquet of flowers (avoid roses) or any official sort of gift such as diary, calendar, etc. Avoid being extravagant in choosing a gift for your boss because it might seem a bribe rather than a compliment.

Keeping in touch with your new boss is very important as he must remember your name and your position. But do not disturb him every now and then and also keep in mind that he is your boss, not a friend, so always keep your meetings with him ‘formal’. Your organisation may have some faults that you may have recognised and pointed out to the previous boss but no action would have been taken to resolve the issues for the betterment of the organisation. Discuss these issues with your new boss and also suggest some reasonable solutions so that your boss may get to know about your analytical and management skills. The success in life whether personal or professional depends upon the ‘networking’ and having formal meets with your newly arrived boss, letting him know about your ideas, etc are all nothing but important aspects of networking at a higher level. So, don’t remain confined to your office, adopt a ‘get up and go’ strategy and keep your eyes wide open in order to remain informed and updated about the latest happenings (official only) in your office. May be your current boss is planning to leave the office so it is high time you adopt a proactive approach and be ready to make better relations with your new boss for better career prospects.

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What employers look for in your CV/Resume

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Your CV is a potential ticket for your job, the first meeting with a potential employer is through your CV. If it casts a winning impression, then there are chances that you might be called by the employer for an interview. For online hiring portals, your CV is the most important piece of document that can get you a job.

Having said all this, what is it that an employer looks for in your CV? Your name, your age, gender, height, weight? No. Employer looks for relevant experience or education and skills that makes you the perfect match for their open job. If you have put “Curriculum Vitae” as the title of your CV followed by your date of birth, Gender, Marital status etc. you have committed the most common blunder most Pakistani graduates commit in their CVs. This information can be helpful to some employers, but it should be at the bottom of your CV having the least priority. Let me give you some points to create your winning CV:

Strong opening statement

This is the first thing an employer looks at on your CV, make it relevant to your expertise. More so, make it relevant to the position you are applying for. Avoid general statements, tailor your statement to include the most important skills you have, and your strongest qualifications. If you are confident of your skills, write them in a compelling manner in this statement.

Employers look for Skills

If a company has advertised for a software developer opening, they will be looking at your experience relevant to software development. Highlight your experience and skills relevant to the job. As a general rule your experience should be at the top of your CV after your statement. If you are a fresh graduate, list your graduate project in a professional manner.

Customize your CV for the Job

Remember one golden rule for a prosperous career, customize yourself to the Job, get the right attitude, the right skills for the job. Similar is the case of your CV, if you are really longing for a job in a particular company, then make the extra effort of know more about the company, their skill and education requirements and customize your CV according to their required skills. If you have relevant experience, then that experience should come at the top, right after your mission statement.

Write what you can do

To put it straight, do not write anything you are not capable of. An employer will look at your skills and might ask you questions about those skills in the interview. Your CV is a question paper for the employer, they will probably ask about everything listed there.

Do not look like a job hopper

Employers do not like candidates who have not stayed on a job for more than six months, it is even true for professions with high turnover rates. You should not hop jobs often to protect your CV in the first place, in case you have hopped jobs, you should be able to justify it.

Proof Read and Format

Spelling mistakes and poor formatting are a great employer turnoffs. You will look totally unprofessional if there are spelling mistakes in your CV, or it is poorly formatted. An employer will justifiably think that if you cannot even write a correct CV then how come you will be able to perform the duties!

Bottom line is, pay attention to your CV, take your time out to write it with your best effort. If you can find professional help to write it for you, it would be best.

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Qualities of an ideal receptionist

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Customers may not be impressed with your company, without a first-rate receptionist greeting walk-in customers, answering phones, and directing traffic. A receptionist is often the first voice a caller hears, and that first impression goes a long way to determining how a customer responds to any sales presentations or business opportunities your company offers. Depending upon the position, a Receptionist Job can be considered a low ranking, dead end or servile position, or it could be perceived as having a certain veneer of glamour with opportunities for networking in order to other positions within a specific field. Some people may use Receptions Jobs as a way to familiarize oneself with office work, or to learn of other functions or positions within a corporation.

Personal Qualities and Skills:

There are various important requirements and qualities that a Receptionist Jobs description asks to be fulfilled from those that apply to such jobs.

  1. A polite manner, clear speach and a high standard of personal appearance are important qualities in a receptionist. A receptionist must be calm and well organised, even when working under pressure.
  2. The receptionist is usually the first person to receive a customer complaint, so you must have excellent customer service skills, tact, and know when to refer a case to the upper management
  3. Receptionist work requires accuracy and attention to detail.
  4. Receptionists must be familiar with handling cash, cheques, credit cards, and foreign currency.
  5. The ability to speak a foreign and national language can be useful.
  6. Receptionist should be able to operate standard office equipment, such as computers, photocopiers and fax machines.
  7. Other tasks include word processing and general clerical work,
  8. Personality means: friendliness professionalism, attention to detail and efficiency. These are the traits employer should look for when interviewing potential receptionists.

The receptionist needs to be able to perform a lot of duties, including keeping an eye on who comes and goes at the same time an eye on the guest rooms and reception area.

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How Companies can get an employment entry permit in Dubai for private companies?

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Private companies can obtain new employment entry permits for their employees, provided that they apply for residence visa status within 30 days from the employee’s entry into the UAE.

Procedures:
The private company’s representative should submit the employee’s work permit issued by the Ministry of Labour and submit it to the Department of Naturalization and Residency (DNRD) with an employment entry permit from a typing office attached to the required documents. The employee entry permit will be given to the company representative immediately.

The transaction can be done by submitting to the competent official at the Entry Permits Section of any of the below mentioned centres:

The service is available at:

A’amal Center- Hyatt Regency
RDNRD Headquarters Residence Section
Abu Hail center
Jebel Ali Port
Hatta Center
Bin Sooqat Center
DNATA Main branch

Required documents:
- Trade licence.
- Establishment card.
- Passport copy.

Fees:
AED 200 per employment entry permit.

N.B.
If a company has been fined for committing violations related to the sponsorship of employees, the company is allowed to obtain a new employment entry permit only after rectifying its situation.

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