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Work-Life Balance – Myth v/s Reality

Work-Life Balance – Myth v/s Reality

The concept of Work-Life Balance didn’t really come into picture until the 1990’s. This was mainly because of the increase in the number of working women around the world. Today however we hear people across all industries – and genders – voicing the need for work-life balance. What really is work-life balance? This term means maintaining the prioritization between Work and Lifestyle. Work is mainly your career, ambition and Lifestyle constitutes of health, family, leisure and pleasure. So what’s the…

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Top 10 Interview Questions to Prepare for

Top 10 Interview Questions to Prepare for

Interviews have commonly carried the most weight in job recruitment processes. They make for perceptible proofs of your skills and personality and can typically make or break your career. Interviews today are a lot more informal. What was earlier an oral question & answer session has today transformed into a conversation which gives you and the interviewer the chance to be genuine. However there are certain questions which have consistently being asked over time. Here’s a list of these questions…

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The Importance of Personal Branding

The Importance of Personal Branding

The obvious question arises – What is Personal Branding? Most products or services we avail of today has a particular Branding i.e. a certain unique name, identity and property that we remember them for. Take Amul, which has successfully branded itself as India’s very own product available throughout the country and beyond. Or Tata’s Nano which is the first car you think of in terms of affordability. Similarly in a scenario where the job market is bursting with hospitality graduates,…

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Résumé v/s Cover Letter v/s Bio Data

Résumé v/s Cover Letter v/s Bio Data

Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between a Résumé, Cover Letter and Bio Data? While all three are part of the application processes for both colleges and jobs, the difference lies in their purpose based on which each has varied lengths and formats. This post will cover the basic difference in both purpose and format to help you in your career. Cover Letter A Cover Letter is meant to provide a brief introduction of the applicant and is typically…

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Typical hiring rounds to prepare for

Typical hiring rounds to prepare for

So you’ve shortlisted a few job roles. You’ve sent in your CV and Job Application. What happens next? Various companies handle recruitment in multiple ways. While Personal Interviews are what we all prepare ourselves for, some firms have other Hiring Rounds that you as an applicant must be ready to encounter. Each round has its own preparation and significance that you must understand and face accordingly. Telephonic Interviews Phone interviews are convenient in saving both cost and time. These can…

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How important is your Job History?

How important is your Job History?

There was a time, only a few decades back, when the question of Job History never arose. Employees stayed at that one organisation their whole careers, aligning their personal goals to fit the traditional work hierarchy. Promotion and raises were relied upon and alternate jobs weren’t so readily available. Today we live in a country where 1 in every 4 employees is willing to shift jobs at any given time. Our fast paced economic growth has resulted in a high…

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How to Draft the Ideal Job Application E-Mail

How to Draft the Ideal Job Application E-Mail

Have you realised how a Job Application Email is your one opportunity to create that first impression? Every error reflects carelessness while every misconception depicts ignorance. Here are a few tips for drafting that ideal email.       Include your Name & Aspiring Job Title in the Subject Line There are high chances that the vacancy you’re applying for isn’t the only one available. Subject lines such as ‘Application for a Job’ fails to make an impression and is just another application…

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Hospitality Jobs & Stress

Hospitality Jobs & Stress

It is ironic that one of the major pitfalls of the leisure and hospitality industry is the stress many of its employees face. Stress is present in all other sectors as well, but not is as significant as in the hospitality industry where it is difficult to openly show true feelings in view of guests and clients. Hospitality jobs often involve long, irregular hours, as well as time away from families on important holidays. When most people are de-stressing and…

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Self Improvement & Your Career

Self Improvement & Your Career

To truly match your potential, it is not enough to study hard and land a job. The really successful continually improve themselves, learn from the past and others and plan for the future. The key factors to doing this include time management, putting together a personal CV, frequently appraising your skills, assessing the skills that help you across all sections of life, and learning new skills. People who look to improve themselves try to ensure they live a balanced life,…

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LinkedIn & Hospitality Jobs

LinkedIn & Hospitality Jobs

The world is increasingly harnessing the potential of social media in all fields. Overseas recruitment agencies are also looking at the virtual world to find new talent that will best suit the companies they work with. One of the best social media tools in recruitment is LinkedIn. A 2015 study by Digital Marketing Ramblings found that LinkedIn’s 332 million users received 28 billion views in the third quarter of 2014, with the average user having 930 connections. Hotels and hospitality…

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