INNOVATIVE LEARNER

Upskill. Network. Increase your employability status. Don't be redundant, say experts. So, the company you were working in for years decided to downsize, restructure, or go out of business, and you were laid off. Well, it does not have to do with your personal performance and skills. However, if you are looking for new jobs, it would be a great idea to upskill yourself. With the ever-changing technologies and trends, it is important to keep yourself updated. Consider being laid off as a blessing, as you can launch yourself in a better manner after this hiatus. How? By upskilling yourself. Here are some tips to keep in mind: 1. Increase your knowledge The HR managers of every company are looking for candidates who are not only well-trained but also versatile. Candidates who possess a series of skillsets to write in their resume are more likely to be selected. It is because a candidate with a specific skillset would be more preferred than a candidate w...

Make a time table. Indulge in some form of physical activity and spend some time with your loved ones, advise by experts. While a lot of people feel that board examinations can be stressful for students, there are some who believe that parents also ignore their health and well being while taking care of their children's needs. With just a few days for class 10 and 12 exams to begin across India, here are some simple tips to help both students and parents cope better: 1. Manage your time If you don’t want last minute stress, you must learn to manage your time well. Now that you are nearing D-day, don’t waste your precious time on gossips, entertainment, browsing social media on your phone. If you are addicted to social media, the best thing to do right now maybe to delete all distracting social media apps from your phone so you can focus better. Have a time table and stick to it. 2. Indulge in some physical activity   You can sign up for some form ...

The photograph/s that we post, the comments and likes that we share on other people's timelines are all important reference points for hiring managers and recruiters, say experts. Background checks for employment is an all-important process that helps verify criminal records, employment history and identity of prospective or existing employees. To protect itself from potential risks, organisations have and will continue to give due credence to reports of such checks before making a hiring decision or when deciding promotions to senior level positions. A negative report could therefore be an impediment to building a career and to growth for an employee. There are a few things that employees can do to help them keep a clean profile and positively highlight their competence and compliance. Knowing what helps and what needs to be avoided will be an asset to anyone looking for prospective employment and for employees looking to boost their career and growth prospects in an...

Leadership is a process, and not a destination, said by  experts . It's not a goal to be achieved, but a way of life to be lived. Picture someone you work with or have worked with in the past, who has immense knowledge -- not only in their own field of expertise and the associated fields but in almost everything. A person who is not boastful of their knowledge, status, or power. On the contrary, they are likable, approachable, and effective in dealing with people -- all at the same time. They are well-read and endlessly well-spoken. The person you are picturing is a 'dynamic leader.' A dynamic leader is one who establishes authority, but not by their title, and definitely not by force. They assert authority through their conduct with the team, the effectiveness of their work, and their ability to translate a vision into action. As a result, they are an inspiration to many young professionals looking to develop themselves as leaders. Below are five tips for...

You can be a copywriter, novelist or a content writer and turn your hobby into a fruitful career. Once considered a hobby, creative writing has turned to be one of the most lucrative careers. Be it print or online media, education, IT, marketing, sales, or advertising, everyone needs good content. It is a medium to communicate your ideas and businesses with the target audience. For those who have fine writing skills, here are five career options: 1. Novelist or fiction writer If you are someone who can weave imagination, storyline, and characters together, you could write fiction. Fiction writers, short story writers, or novelists give birth to imaginary stories using different characters and put them in situations knowing about what excites the readers. Fiction writers need to have a strong observation, imagination, and ideation, in order to make the readers understand each and every character and delve deeper into the intricacies of the story, simply w...