Work and Career

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WORK AND CAREER

• In this presentation, a few of the most common
  work and career related topics have been
  discussed. To know the best tips to excel in your
  career, view this presentation and become
  successful.
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Worst mistakes you might make during a career
change

• Dont just opt for a career change based on
  salary if it doesnt match your interests.
• Its okay if youve had a bad week, dont be
  quick in making career change decisions.
• Plan it all out before switching to a new career.
• Do an extensive research of the next career
  youre planning to move forward to.
• Dont plan to quit on your current career by
  looking at the success of others.
• Lastly, dont quit until you have signed the
  contract for your next job.

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How to stay motivated during your job search?

• Plan your job search. Look up for the companies
  you want to work in and learn more about them.
• Create professional networking profiles and
  connect with people in the same field as yours to
  gain exposure.
• You just dont have to adjust yourself in any
  career forcefully. Take time to explore your
  options.
• Job hunt is a time taking process so relax and
  take a break during your job search.
• Learn something new during this process for new
  experiences and acquiring a new set of skills.
• Dont forget to stay positive during your job
  search.

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How to survive in the corporate jungle?

• Prepare for the hard schedule in advance.
• Learn to face the challenges in a positive
  manner.
• Avoid getting into office politics and play your
  part right.
• Manage time skillfully.
• Respect your colleagues regardless of their ages.
• Be a smart hard worker.

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How to be in office on time?

• Fixing your routine is the first step to get to
  your office on time. Schedule your activities
  according to the time you have in the morning.
• Get proper sleep at night as it will make you
  feel more active and fresh in the morning.
• Observe the things that cause a delay and take
  steps to make a change in your daily activities.
• Get organized a night before.
• Set your alarm and try waking up when it rings
  for the first time.
• Start up a little earlier than usual especially
  when youre using a public transport.

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How to avoid neck and back pain at work?

• Maintain your posture while youre working on
  your desktop.
• Make sure to keep your desk and chair on a
  comfortable level where your neck doesnt get too
  stressed.
• Walk around to work your muscles as sitting for
  hours will relax them a little too much.
• Change your chair if it is too uncomfortable or
  add a back cushion for some support.
• If your pain problem persists, get help before it
  worsens.

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Ways to get rid of bad work habits

• Initiate by identifying your bad work habits.
• Spend time to observe your bad habits and note
  how much time youve wasted on them to utilize
  your time wisely in the future.
• Replace your bad habits. For e.g. if you check
  your phone after every 5 minutes while working,
  fix a time an check your phone on that fixed
  time.
• Take baby steps to eliminate your bad habits. It
  took you time to develop them thus, you will take
  time to get rid of them.
• Set goals and reward yourself for changing every
  bad work habit you had.
• Accept challenges and push yourself in every step
  towards the change.

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Why is it important to do an internship before a
job?

• You will have a good exposure of industries along
  with gaining knowledge related to the
  professional world. Youll easily be able to know
  if a certain field of career is meant for you or
  not.
• There will be a good chance for you to get hired
  in the same company easily if they like your
  work.
• You will acquire a good set of skills related to
  your career.
• If youre working in a paid internship, you might
  be able to make money along with learning a lot
  about your field.
• You will have more professional contacts making
  it easier for you to find more jobs later.
• Internships make you gain confidence as you meet
  a lot of people with experience and you learn a
  lot.

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How to stand out in an interview?

• Dress up really well, not too formal and not too
  casual.
• Be very kind to everyone and treat them with
  respect.
• Try to arrive a little earlier than your
  interview time, always leaves a good impression
  on the people.
• Do your research related to the company. Be a
  know it all!
• Ask your interviewer questions. This will show
  that youre really serious about your job
  interview and you have done your research.
• Send a thank you note to your interviewer
  later. This is a really kind gesture that we
  dont get to see much nowadays.

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How to use social media in your job search?

• Create accounts of professional networking
  websites for e.g. Careerz360.
• Let people know that youre looking for a job.
• Create connections online for the job you want.
• Keep your profile up to date with all your
  experience and skills to attract employers.
• Promote your expertise to build a good profile.
• Dont post much about your personal life to give
  a wrong impression to the hiring managers.

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What questions should you ask your job
interviewer?

• What types of opportunities do you offer?
• Is there a room for growth in this organization?
• What is the work culture of this company like?
• How is employee performance measured?
• What other benefits do you offer?
• Do you have any doubts about me not suiting this
  role?