Thanks so much for being there always for me!!
But ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to Kolkata ~ Calcutta, the City of Joy. If a Calcutta-Digha Express can be named Tamralipta Express.. surely anything can be done by our Didi!As we all know things are changing everywhere around and nothing remains constant then why do people (a.k.a. Candidates) think that the interview is also still the same old story, still the screwing session where the Interviewers screws the interviewee... My boy things are just making a head-way towards a different direction. The "NEW" interview is now not about answering the same old: Tell Me about yourself, and your hobbies, blah, blah, blah... things are changing and so is the interviewer!! So just let me tell you some interesting facts which the interviewers are demanding in most of the interviews this season.
Control the interview:
Man it’s not only you who's watching Raghu and Rajeev Ram scarring contestants away on the prime time show Roadies, the interviewers is also fond of watching such shows. So please be aware of the fact that even he/she might start screwing you like the "Twin Nightmares". It has been commonly found that students prepare themselves for FAQs in an interview, and they have been seen to have panicked when the first question was not the traditional "Tell me about yourself?" Don't let an interview turn into a rote question and answer session about your greatest accomplishments and your biggest weaknesses. Try to take your interview to newer heights by telling something which you might generally be afraid of telling in an interview. Do present your weaknesses and failures, and in a way such that it comes up as your Strength.
Like at the Maha-CET interview which I had appeared in Mumbai, my co-interviewee was a college drop-out but had cleared the written round with a whooping percentile. When raised the question, the guy immediately got over the panelist by saying that he preferred a work-experience rather than a degree in our so-called FLAWLESS EDUCATION system. The guy brought out all the flaws that he had felt while in college, this impressed the panelists to such an extent that he was awarded 15 out of 17 in his interview!
So the fact is that just don’t think it would be wrong to take a stand, do it if you are perfectly prepared with all the facts.
History classes a Big No No:
Please don't start blabbering about your past performance and achievements. I mean giving basic information about your past is required but don’t just convert the interview into a tea social or something like that. Just try and focus on your future. Let the panel have a clear idea of what you intend to do. But be cautious, don’t again jus start with high unrealistic plans and don’t dream of being a Ambani or Tata (even if you do dream, don’t let the panel get any idea of this), ‘cause even Ambani wasn’t aware of his journey.
Please don’t keep on exaggerating your past achievements that’s all I can say.
This is all for today, will get you some more on the same topic. Now please let me sleep
Byee….zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz………….
Regardless of what people around you (including the media) may say, right now is the best time to get into business. Just go back and look at the economic slowdowns throughout history. Most recessions in the post-World War II era last an average of 10 months, followed by growth cycles that last an average of 50 months.
There's no better time to start than the present, especially if people around you are more comfortable with their own list of reasons why they shouldn't start pursuing their own business dreams right now. It only means you'll be facing a lot less competition.
Rule One: Each one of us is made to do many great things, but only if we allow ourselves to be held in Lord Krsna's hand. And allow other human beings to access us for the many gifts we possess. One should always remember, you cannot exploit your talents merely by self-realization but you need people to exploit you and harness your talents. A horse without a jockey can never win a Derby.
Rule Two: We will also experience a painful sharpening from time to time in the form of resentment, hostility, enmity, etc., but we'll need them to become a stronger person. Experiences make a person stronger and valuable experiences strengthens the character.
Rule Three: We can always correct the mistakes which we might make, so the fear of mistakes should not make us indecisive of our actions.
Rule Four: The most important part of mortals will always be what's on the inside. Always remember it’s the Attitude that decides our Altitude. Our character is the one which is more valuable than any material possessions. Never do what goes against your character and your ego and your self-esteem.
And Rule Five: On every surface we walk through, we must leave our mark. No matter what the situation, we must continue to do our duties. Shakespeare had rightly said, "All the world's a stage, And all men and women merely players..."
In today’s competitive world, it pays to be smart. No matter how smart you are, I am sure there is something you could “get smarter” about. Below are some qualities of smart people. As you read the list, ask yourself: Am I as smart as I could be in this area? How could I get smarter?
1. Make Decisions Intuitively
Smart people listen to and follow their intuition. They know how intuitions and insights come to them and are tuned-in internally to make wise decisions.
2. Are Self-Aware
Smart people are aware of who they are--- strengths, weaknesses, personality, values, etc. As Confucious once said, “He who knows others is wise, he who knows himself is enlightened,” they know that the most important (and interesting) thing to know about is “self.”
3. Use Active Reflection
Smart people reflect on and learn from past experiences, finding out what works and what doesn’t, and then adjusts their course of action as needed. They think about things before jumping in, and also take the time after-the-fact to actively reflect to fully understand what happened or didn’t happen.
4. Think Out-of-Box
Smart people can easily entertain new ideas, thoughts, and ways of doing things. They crave progressive and forward thinking information, concepts, and people. They often come up with new and radical ideas on a regular basis.
5. Have An Open-Mind
Smart people are open to different perspectives and see potential where most people don’t. They would agree with what the quote, “A mind is like a parachute, it only functions when it is open.” They are comfortable with paradoxes and can relate to many sides of an issue or opinion.
6. Are Responsive
Smart people recognize and respond quickly to opportunities and people. They act and react fast, and take care of what needs to be taken care-of, well ahead of schedule.
7. Are Resourceful
Smart people don’t have to know it all, but they do know where to go to get whatever information, resources, training, education that they need. They are well-networked and have people to call on for resource referrals.
8. Question Authority
Smart people think for themselves. They do not blindly believe things so-called “experts” say, in fact, they ask deep questions to discover their own truth.
9. Upgrade Their Brain
Smart people stay smart because they are committed to being a lifelong learner. They continuously learn new things, and stay current with their skills, attitudes, and beliefs.
10. Have a Sense of Humor
Smart people do not take themselves or life too seriously. They recognize the importance of finding the fun in the irony and the comedy of everyday life.
11. Take Risks
Smart people are willing to try out new things, knowing that if it doesn’t work out as intended, failure is often cleverly disguised as a learning opportunity. They “swing out there” often, and it usually pays off.
12. Trust Themselves
Smart people believe and trust themselves first and foremost. They don’t have to check with others to make decisions, they instinctively know what is right for them and they go for it!
13. Write and List Things on Paper
Smart people have a well-developed life strategy that includes a written life vision/mission, purpose, and goals statement. They also write lists---one for “have to’s” and one for “want to’s.”
14. Are Productive
Smart people get things done, through whatever organizational/time management system that works for them. They make the most of each day and take action on important life tasks each and everyday.
15. Use Discernment
Smart people are able to discern (see clearly) other’s reasons and motives, so they selectively choose who and what to align themselves with. They surround themselves with only the highest quality people, programs, and places.
16. Read, Read, Read
Smart people tap into the collective brain power of others by reading books, magazines, articles---anything that is helpful for their own development. They are also able to filter out the information that fits for them and let the rest go.
17. Value Learning
Smart people value the process of learning for learning’s sake. They do not just learn for a specific end---to get a certificate, degree, title, etc. They learn because it is intrinsically rewarding for them.
18. Teach Others
Smart people are the teachers of the world, who share their knowledge with other people. They put themselves out there so the rest of us can benefit, and in exchange, their own learning grows and develops because they are actively talking about, researching, and understanding their subject.
19. Reinvent Themselves
Smart people do not like to stay the same, they love to grow and develop. They often play with their image, brand, company name, and expand or change it entirely. To stay ahead of the game, they often reinvent themselves time and time again.
20. Are Students of Life
Smart people not only know about specific subjects and topics, but also about what it means to be a human being at this time in our evolution. They are insatiably curious and want to know more about becoming bigger and brighter, as a result they naturally evolve.
As Lao Tzu said, “To gain knowledge, add things everyday. To gain wisdom, remove things everyday.” This is so true, our brain is like a computer and in order for it to function at a higher level, we must always be adding, while simultaneously taking away information that no longer serves us. Think about it, what do you want to remove from your database? And, what new software program will you replace it with?
About The Author
Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed., is a Whole Life Coach, Speaker, and Author of the Get Smart! LearningBook Series, which includes books and workbooks on romantic relationships, career development, life purpose/life strategy, and stress management. Her coaching practice is Brightlight Coaching. She empowers people to live with passion, purpose, & possibility and inspires people to freely shine their brightlight to the world. To learn more or to subscribe to the Get Smart! Live Smart newsletter, Visit virtually: http://www.getsmartseries.com or http://www.brightlightcoach.com.
