Author: Shubhra Mathur

How to Strike a Balance between Work and Life?

A woman has multiple roles to play in her life. She is an individual; a daughter, maybe a wife and a mother too. She is a friend, a guide, a life-giver. She is a professional, who assays multiple roles and handles a lot of expectations from everyone surrounding her. Once she gives birth, she has a life to be responsible for as well. Whether it is your personal space or professional, you have a lot of demands on you and your time and skills. What do you do? Crumble or stand up and manage? I hope you picked up...

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Be a Good Manager

Am I good manager? You bet I am. Am I a good manager? Am I the link between the management and my team members? Do I lead a cohesive team, one which meets deadlines, looks up to me, has up to date skill sets? A team can be all that and more. Team members can have skill sets which do them credit, find their managers approachable and be ready to do more. Does it sound like the wish list that we have as managers? Yes? Sounds difficult or undoable? No worries, it is manageable. Manager, a Friend, a Guide...

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Your Job Interview, How to Make It a Success: Part 2, Preparation And Success

You are finally facing the interviewer(s). Be calm and focused and smile politely. And, remember a few things. Demeanour and Etiquettes Wish the interviewer and take a seat only when offered. Candidates have been known to be rejected for overlooking simple etiquettes.   Shake hands with the interviewer only if you are comfortable with it. A man will, or should wait, for the woman to shake hands. But, if the interviewer extends his hand, do not hesitate with the handshake.   Be alert and observe your surroundings. The information the companies put up in the meeting area always helps....

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Your Job Interview, How to Make It A Success, Part 1

A job interview is the first impression an interviewee makes on a prospective employer and also gives her a chance to size-up the company. Let us talk about what you can expect from an interview and also make a good first impression, which as we all know is very important. How do you make a good impression? Here are some tips, ranging from demeanour to our discussions during this all important meeting. Be presentable; your appearance and demeanour says a lot about you. Dress well Since you do not know the dress code followed in the company, it is...

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