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- Why Java developers are still in exceptional demand? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2016 from Mark SteveJava, as everybody knows it, is a complex object oriented programming language made by deriving the concepts from many different languages like C and C++. At first, there were some negative reviews, but now, it is considered as one of the most widely used and accepted computing language with ...
Views: 636 - How to Make Your Interview Presentation Stand Out - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Monique CraigJob interviews aren’t what they used to be. If you’re going for something above entry level, you’re going to find that the pressure is on. In further interviews for higher positions, you may be required to create an interview presentation. This takes the interview game to a whole new level. If ...
Views: 2028 - 4 Reasons You Should Work With a Recruiter in Your Job Search - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonWhether you’re at the beginning of your job search or at your wit’s end, working with a recruiter in your job search has many benefits that you simply can’t achieve when working alone. Looking for a job can be a stressful activity, and it’s the recruiter’s job to make that process easier. But a ...
Views: 1165 - Just Sell Your Stuff Already! - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYou are looking, searching, wondering what you are doing wrong… You are begging, pleading, crying before your God… You keep searching out what you are missing… “Why is it not working?” “What am I doing wrong?” You ask… And then you attempt to act on whatever comes up… And something will ...
Views: 1058 - Build a career in Dot Net with JanBask Dot Net Training and placement - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Mark SteveIn today’s modern world of computers and technology, it is extremely significant to have a knowledge of some important aspects of computer language such as ASP Dot Net, Java, Microsoft SQL Server and many more if you wish to make a career in IT. Today, most of the students are choosing IT line ...
Views: 812 - Five Questions You Should Ask If You Are Serious About Building A Music Career - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Tom HessA great deal of musicians are unconsciously looking for the answers to questions they really shouldn’t be asking. These questions are all based on false assumptions about the how building a music career works. Looking for the correct answers to the wrong questions will never help you ...
Views: 840 - LOW COST FAST FOOD FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIA - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2016 from Meenu JainFast food industry in our country has evolved much since Mcdonalds, KFC, Pizzahut and various other giants. It is expected to grow a hilarious 8 times by 2020 relatively from the year 2011. Such a big leap has been possible due to various factors like population, rapidly changing lifestyles of ...
Views: 1591 - 5 Tips for Landing A Job When You're Over 50 - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2016 from Danielle DayriesThere are successful women everywhere in today’s business world. But women over 50 have something special: experience and a lot of it! Some of the same women are finding themselves on the hunt for a new job after being with one company for most of their career. At the end of 2015, the Bureau of ...
Views: 1072 - Ratan Tata at SRM University - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2016 from Raju Mehra"MAKE A DIFFERENCE”, RATAN TATA TELLS SRM STUDENTS If India is to shine now and in the future, people must have the freedom to decide and while governments can be in the business of monitoring, they should have no role in telling people what to do, said Mr. Ratan Naval Tata, Chairman Emeritus ...
Views: 1042 - 3 Things You Need to Do Before You Sell an Invention Idea - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Adler ConwayAs innovators and inventors, we’re always thinking about how we can improve the things around us and make the world a better place. That’s what makes us great creative minds and engineers. What it doesn’t really help us with is figuring out how we’re going to sell invention ideas once we have ...
Views: 1421 - *** New Year, New Career: The Power Plan for Career Success in 2016 - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2016 from Ford MyersAmericans make all kinds of New Year’s resolutions – to lose weight, to stop smoking, or spend more time with family and friends. However, one rarely hears anyone say, “I’m committed to improving my career situation this year.” To encourage this sort of work-related resolution, I have ...
Views: 1320 - Quality-Driven Development for enhanced collaboration between QA and Developers - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2016 from Mark SteveQuality-driven development is the need of the hour for most of the companies to have a successful web application development. Instead of the development and QA team working independently, quality-driven development would help both the teams to coordinate together so as to have a QA-implemented ...
Views: 714 - Personal Coach: 4 Things You Should Do to Improve Performance at Work - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2016 from Cecile PeterkinThere are many things you can actually do to improve your own performance at work. Basically, your success at work is determined mainly by your attitude and how you choose to spend your time. Below you will find simple ways to become a better performer at work. Set Priorities and Manage Them ...
Views: 1390 - The Code of Trust - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2016 from Yvette BethelWhen office politics prevail in a work environment, trust levels are usually low. This is because office politicians are perceived as willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want, and this can include deception, threats, attack and a myriad of other undesirable activities. Office ...
Views: 1505 - 7 Signs You Badly Need a Break and Time for Career Planning - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2016 from Cecile PeterkinTaking regular breaks from work is essential if you want to keep the balance in your life. However, it's too tempting to keep working hard because you know it's what will eventually lead you to career success and advancement. Many of us wait until they experience a burnout before they recognize ...
Views: 2425 - What are the roles and responsibilities of a Software Quality Assurance Engineer? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2016 from Mark SteveAs the name suggests, a Software Quality Assurance Engineer would be responsible in ensuring the best design quality for the software that matches the industry standards and the standards that are set by the web development company. A QA professional is responsible in continuous monitoring of ...
Views: 1239 - SRM Alumni Part of Winning Team at Facebook’s Global Hackathon Finals 2015 - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2015 from Raju MehraIt was an exciting moment for Team Tartanium , a team of 4 including SRM alumni Sumanth Reddy Panduglua , and CMU students: Avi Romanoff , Nikhil Choudhary and Tiffany Jiang , when they took home the 1st place at the Facebook's Global Hackathon Finals 2015. The fight to the finish was ...
Views: 956 - Shifting Job Gears - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2015 from Danielle DayriesHow To Land A Job You Are Overqualified For Just like when taking a long bike ride, you might want to lower the gears so you can enjoy the ride at a different pace, you may find yourself wishing to change the pace at which you work. Call it “consciously cutting back“, but women across the ...
Views: 1173 - How important it is for the Admin to know the value of clicks and code? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2015 from Mark SteveInstead of the earlier perception that the admin has to know coding for being a good admin, the fact remains that they just have to know the code value as well as where the code has to be and has not be included. We are at the midst of times wherein competitions are taking place among admins to ...
Views: 855 - Age is Just a Number - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2015 from Dheer ManralThe Workplace You must have heard the adage; age is just a number, while maturity is a state of mind. This holds quite true in all walks of life and you look up to a person senior to you in age and experience to seek advice and guidance which is quite normal as well. Unfortunately when it comes ...
Views: 856 - Java at 20: How Java changed programming forever? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2015 from Mark SteveWay back in 1995, programming was a very difficult task with most of the programs either being dumped owing to the arithmetic errors or lack of sufficient memory. Porting the source code was almost impossible between the varying versions of UNIX. No one at that time ever heard of operating ...
Views: 821 - New Paths to a Great Job - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2015 from Anup KiranSecuring that great job is no longer about waiting for years to get that promotion. The field has changed tremendously making it easy for anyone to get any job at any age and time. What are the new paths to securing that great job? Skills- present day work environment requires a different set ...
Views: 1044 - For Push Button Success, Read this… - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Rosemary Nonny KnightI know you want it… The automated way to get more customers, clients, recruits, with minimal input from you… You want to set up this machine and see them coming in over and over and over again with no more work from you… And yes, it can happen but you will always work the ...
Views: 1175 - Dear Donna Financial Advice Column #2 Seven Important Questions to Ask at a Job Interview 12/8/15 - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2015 from Donna LeeDear Donna Financial Advice Column #2 By Donna Lee (I am not a certified financial planner but a financial coach and I cannot offer any investment advice by law.) 2Q—Are there any specific questions I should be asking when I interview for a new job? 2A—Yes; there are seven or ...
Views: 1666 - 5 steps to create life the way you want it - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2015 from Rosemary Nonny KnightLife has happened to you and it has not always been fun. And now you are beginning to think that you need to settle for any old nonsense that comes your way. So what, that you are bored to death with the status quo?! You have somehow convinced yourself that this is all you can get and you ...
Views: 978 - On the job training that you cannot afford to skip - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Supriya NigamVarious organizations and government associations conduct job training programs so that you can manage and provide individuals with training to develop their business and personal abilities, making them qualified to get a particular occupation. Today, if you are at a workplace, you must connect ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Hybrid Cloud reshaping the Enterprise - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from Mark SteveHybrid Cloud is an emerging phenomenon in the cloud computing category and it is here to stay in the years to come.It is considered to have the potential to reshape the entire cloud market. Most of the people nowadays view cloud as a scalable platform with immense possibilities. More business ...
Views: 857 - How Does Your Attitude Affect Your Life and Career Planning Success? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWhen it comes to being successful in one's life or career, many of us think that those who are blessed with intelligence or high IQ are the ones who are likely to achieve success. There is new research from Stanford University, however, that challenges this belief. According to psychologist ...
Views: 1643 - A detailed overview on branch sales manager's job description - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2015 from Supriya NigamThe branch sales manager has a significant job: to encourage a healthy work environment where other workers under his/her supervision will be provided the best chance to prosper. Sales managers should possess some previous experience in sales management and additionally have the capacity to ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - Confused Kid to Business Whiz: How a Young Entrepreneur Found Her Passion - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from Sumi KrishnanWe all remember the dreaded question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Teachers give aptitude tests, parents have plans for their kids and it seems everyone else has their futures figured out. For a few people, that whole thing works. But for many of us, discovering meaningful work ...
Views: 1325 - *** It’s Not About The Job; It’s About Your Life! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Ford MyersWhen it comes to job search and career development, I think 99% of the population has it wrong and “does it backwards.” This realization comes from my more than 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, and after working with literally thousands of clients. Looking back, I believe that this ...
Views: 1408 - 5 Skills to Advance Your Career - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Kevin RobertsonToday's continuously developing professional landscape has employees taking on increased responsibility and feeling more stressed than ever. Our everyday attention is focused on simply crossing tasks off of our seemingly never-ending to-do list, leaving less time to focus on long-term projects, ...
Views: 791 - CAKEPHP, CODEIGNITER OR LARAVEL – WHAT TO CHOOSE? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Mark SteveQuestions such as which among the frameworks are best when it comes to development have become quite natural nowadays. The reason is the huge number of PHP frameworks that are available for enterprises to choose from. However the most popular among them are CakePHP, CodeIgniter and Laravel. Both ...
Views: 849 - What does Bernie Sanders stand for? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Believe TreatmentLetter to the editor 30/Oct/2015 What does Bernie Sanders stand for? By Jay North In a tweet posted on October 29, Bernie Sanders stated, "With so much violence in this world today, I just don't think the state itself should be in the business of killing people." In today's ...
Views: 819 - Which WordPress Plug-ins is better to start with? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2015 from Mark SteveThe selection of WordPress Plug-ins depends up on the objectives of specific WordPress project. There is a huge number of WordPress Plug-ins to choose from. The best way to install plug-ins altogether can be done through Multi Plug-in Installer which helps you save considerable time. It avoids ...
Views: 725 - Why Working Abroad in Your 20s Is Beneficial for Career Planning - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinMany of us have a dream of working abroad, but in most cases, this turns into reality when they are in their 30s or 40s already. The idea of working abroad in your early 20s may not sound interesting for you now, but it should be. There are many things you can get from this experience that can ...
Views: 1576 - How bad do you want change? 3 Career Coaching Tips to Challenging Fear - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinHow bad do you want it? That new career, more income, or business you’ve been dreaming about for years. Most people will talk all day about things they say that they want, but not actually do anything about it. There are two main reasons why: the person doesn’t actually know how to accomplish ...
Views: 1257 - 15 Ways to Get Your Career on Track…Fast! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Porschia Parker-GriffinWhen you wake up in the morning and get ready for work, how do you feel? Are you excited about the new day ahead? Do you feel fulfilled, knowing that you’re passionate about your career and making the income you want? Unfortunately, a lot of people I’ve spoken with recently are feeling stuck. ...
Views: 1335 - *** Your Compensation Negotiation Strategy - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Ford MyersBack in September of 2012, I published an article in this e-newsletter titled, "Salary Negotiation: 21 Rules of the Game." The piece provided specific tips and techniques for increasing your salary offers. In this article, we're going to "step back" and take a broader view of the salary ...
Views: 1319 - How to become a chief information officer? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2015 from Supriya NigamThe chief information officer or CIO is the senior level executive in charge of the firm's technology infrastructure, organization, and planning. The CIO plays an important function in formulating the best technique to execute alternatives and finding out the technology needs of a company. ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - A detailed overview of job description of vice president of operations - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2015 from Supriya NigamVice presidents of businesses provide guidance and general management to the operational tasks of an organization. They invent policies and plan using resources and HR in various companies and sectors, as stated by the Department of Labor Statistics. Vice presidents of businesses must satisfy ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - How Much Money Do Translators Earn - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2015 from Aaron FieldsThe international linguistic freelance platform 2Polyglot analyzed global market of translation services and defined average translators’ income amount in different countries. Days are passing, technologies are being improved, but despite of scientists’ forecasts, machines ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - The Art of Transparency - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2015 from Yvette BethelTransparence is important to the creation of the emotional stability of a team because it is essential to trust building and trust building is central to employee engagement. Managers are not proficient with disseminating information for numerous reasons. One commonly encountered reason is to ...
Views: 1120 - Forensic accounting – a means to end fraud & an excellent career choice - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from Supriya NigamCatching thieves ingenious enough to stealing millions of cash from companies, or bringing down the notorious mob bosses in history. These endeavors do not require anymore a superhero with powers, but can be taken care by a mild-mannered accountant in the swiftly rising field of forensic ...
Views: 1358(2 votes) - Looking for a Meaningful Career? Consider Diagnostic Services. - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2015 from Hannah WhittenlyAnyone considering a career in health care should explore the field of diagnostics, as it offers numerous jobs in hospitals and medical clinics. Diagnosing a patient’s condition is the first step toward helping them overcome an illness or injury. In some cases, an individual working in ...
Views: 857 - The best ways to select the right web designing company - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2015 from Robin joPicking a web design company to develop your customized business website can be a very difficult task. There are hundreds of companies available in the internet, making it even harder to choose one. But considering a few points can help you in the selection process. Are you one among the ...
Views: 714 - Build the Professional and Personal Life You Want With These Simple Steps - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Anita GinsburgWhile everyone wants success in their professional and personal life, many people fail because they lack the right concepts and techniques. Here are six steps that you can take to achieve your goals and make major accomplishments at work and home. The Right Attitude Having a calm and ...
Views: 1134 - How Ideals Become Reality - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisI was thinking a lot about ideals lately. We all have them and for some of us, they represent a deeper sense of what we really want from life. These perfected pictures of what life ‘should’ be can sometimes impact people’s decisions, opinions, and plans. But, far too often, I see so many people ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - How Can a Bad Boss Be Useful for Your Career Planning? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinYou have a boss who’s narcissistic, mean, incompetent, and just plain unlovable. But instead of letting your boss’s unpleasant behavior affect your productivity and happiness in the workplace, why not turn it to your advantage? It is almost impossible that you will ever love your boss’s bad ...
Views: 1615 - Spending for a Career Coaching Program Is a Valuable Investment for Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinAccording to a saying, “Sometimes you need to spend money in order to make money.” This is true, especially for business people, but it’s not only them who should invest to make profits. This saying applies to your career as well. In order for you to move up or advance in your career, then ...
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