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Every year, thousands of candidates appear for various competitive exams. To winnow the wheat from the chaff, the difficulty level of all exams increases with passing years. As a result of this, only a few candidates make it to the top. It thus becomes important to devise a strategy in line with your strengths and weaknesses to stay ahead. Here, we will share some tips and tricks to solve different sections in competitive exams which might put you ahead in the game.  How to Prepare for Competitive Exams: The general awareness is one of the most scoring and less time-consuming sections in competitive exams. It constitutes to be an important part of exams like RBI-Grade B, GATE, SSC, etc. Here are a few tips and tricks to crack this section:  Read Newspapers  The first step to scoring well in competitive exams is to stay updated with events of national and international importance. This can be done by reading newspapers, current affairs-based magazines, impo...

  As the corporate world is gradually recovering from the pandemic impact, employers and employees have realised that the work matters more than when, how, and from where it is being done! The hybrid work model is all about providing some level of flexibility to work according to one's convenience. It's a departure from the traditional way of working to some extent. During the pandemic, most companies survived the lockdowns by making a quick transition from on-site to remote working. Now, as the world continues to gradually attain normalcy, it looks like the hybrid work model is here to stay. One major reason for its prominence is -- it liberates most employees from the daily commute to the office and the advantage of being in proximity to their family members. Already several leading companies around the world have announced their plans to embrace the hybrid model of working. While companies are starting to reopen and are coming up with various hybrid work models, here are few...

Slideshows are quick to produce, easy to update and an effective way to inject visual interest into almost any presentation. However, slideshows can also spell disaster even for experienced presenters. The key to success is to make certain your slideshow is a visual aid and not a visual distraction. Tips for Making Effective PowerPoint Presentations Use the slide master feature to create a consistent and simple design template. It is fine to vary the content presentation (bulleted list, two-column text, text and image, etc.), but be consistent with other elements such as font, colors and background. Simplify and limit the number of words on each screen. Use key phrases and include only essential information. Limit punctuation and avoid putting words in all-capital letters. Empty space on the slide will enhance readability. Use contrasting colors for text and background. Light text on a dark background is best. Patterned backgrounds can reduce readability. Avoid the use of flas...

An individual must have tolerance for ambiguity and will have to learn to adapt to changing scenarios, suggests Career Coach. The pandemic brought along so many changes, some of which we have come to accept as the 'new normal.' Be it at work or at home, one of the biggest challenges is adapting to the digital way of life. While technology was always making its presence felt, the rate at which it took over the life of the common man during the pandemic is unthinkable. Pervading lives in all aspects, be it doctor consultation, teaching, learning, cooking, or even simple tips on living (happily), the entire globe has gone digital. Today, each one of us has to relook at what is required to sustain and succeed in the workplace. While technical skills are a must, both general and domain specific, there are 'softer skills' that have come to gain importance. But there are additional challenges. How long can an individual speak to a screen, make decisions, build trust with peopl...