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7 Quick Changes to Do In Your Resume

With the time everything evolves and brings about the changes. Resume writing is also not aloof from this process. There comes a time, when the clock ticks and prompts to do certain small but vital changes in the resume as well. Here are some quick tips and tricks to bring some changes in your resume and that too by spending a very less amount of time.

 1- Alter the font: This trick is similar to a quick makeover. After some time, using the same font across your resume looks monotonous. Drift away from common Times New Roman, Verdana to a different font like Calibri, Cambria, Georgia to name a few. But remember not to be too much experimental as it might lose the readability. Make sure that the fonts are readable and clear. So, what are you looking for? Press Ctrl + A and change the font of your entire document.

 2-Objective Statement: First of all, do not use the word ‘objective’ while writing one. Simply and clearly state the focus area of the profile. Same objective statement for all the job applications might not be suitable. Try changing the wording, language and the way the statements is written. This would be the first thing that a recruiter will read through. So, be cautious.

 3-Address Not Required: Remove the address from the personal details section if you have not done so till now. If the job location is far way, recruiters might turn down thinking of the commute time you would spend in getting there. So, better to take the decision on your own whether it is worth to commute everyday for the job that you are willing to have, rather than leaving the decision on hiring manager.

 4-Add your LinkedIn URL: After you given your contact details, email id, state your LinkedIn URL link as well, so that if a recruiter wants to know something more about you, it shows a path to them. Your LinkedIn provides a ready reference to the recruiter and help them taking the decision of calling you for the interview or not.

 5-Take care of Skill section: Whatever you have quoted in your skills and competencies section might not be relevant in today’s context. So a quick assessment and addition of your current skills might do wonders.  If you belong to those industry which require technical skills as well as functional skills, segregating them would be a good idea.

6-Action Packed: Take a close look at the roles and responsibilities part of your resume. You will surely find some boring and backdated verbs such as ‘taking care of’, ‘acting as’, ‘responsible for’ to name a few. Instead of them charge up your profile by using words like, ‘led’, ‘managed’, ‘chaired’, ‘controlled’, ‘executed’, ‘headed’, if they go well with your kind of profile.

 7-Show your Growth: You might be working for a company for longer time, but probably ignored to show the promotion and growth which you have received. So, clearly show your promotions, multiple roles and positions of responsibilities clearly in the profile

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The Resume Format for Banking Freshers is that one document that holds a great power in its simplistic nature. It is, practically, the last impression one leaves on their employer. If not taken care of properly, it can create a negative bookmark that can last for a while in your professional life.

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4 Jumps To Managerial Jobs With Lean Six Sigma, But There’s A Catch!

You think you are ready to be a manager or enter the management side of the profession. Yet there are a few stops left to get there. Some of us really have that impatience with the organizational setbacks holding back on our growth. And they can’t be blamed because they are the sum total of employees and their growth - the average of that of teams. Yet self-growth is equally important, irrespective of other factors.

But, before jumping to calculations and conclusions, here’s a quick guide to check if you really are ready to be the right fit for managerial profiles.

The simple methods of introspection go as follows:

Current Position: Your current position will define how much boost you need and also if you are even ready for the boost. It is best to consult colleagues, especially the     Team Leader, Reporting Manager, and HR on the matter. They can give you valuable insights, although what you need answering is “In my current state, which position do you think I can stand on and what better can you gamble me with?” basically, where you are, can be, and how far is what you need to know. Also, if possible, get to know what is holding you back as well.

Potential Check: With     the third party reviews already defining the potential they see, you need     to check a few things too. If you were put at max two positions behind     your desired starting point, then do your research. Know the position,     work, responsibility, and if you have a clear understanding and ability to take them and all those below it. Also, how much of it has been undertaken by you already. Get some experience, if not directly.

Responsibility:     This is the point where managers are separated from the others. Can you be fast, practical, and efficient all at the same time? Can you take the risk on your job over your team and develop them for it too? Can you be honest and progressive with work and team and selectively diplomatic as well?     There is a load of such qualities that a good manager requires, do you have it in you?

 The last part is probably the most important. And if you confirm yourself to all of them, then you may want to consider Lean Six Sigma certification which can greatly increase your chances to reach where you wish to be. Lean Six Sigma course is quite extensive and is segmented into 5 skill levels. Based on your evaluation you may want to opt for one of these:

White Belt: Individuals are taught team level problem-solving support but aren't a major part of the Six Sigma project team. This can help you get to the level of Sub-team Leader to Team Leader, basically the Entry Level Managerial profiles in an organization.

Yellow Belt: They are typically taught to project members who assist with process improvements and provide project support. Campaign     Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Assistant Operations Managers and similar profiles fall around this category, Intermediate Managerial     Profiles.

Green Belt: Instructed to help collect information/data and provide any analysis that might be necessary. They also help to provide leadership for Green Belt project teams. Profiles falling in this category are named similar to former but belonging to Mid-Senior Managerial Profile.

Black Belt: Individuals that have this certification level are charged with leading projects that solve high-level problems and also provide coaching to team members.     Project Managers, Operations Manager, and all the way to Director level; Senior     Managerial Profiles basically.

 There is also a Masters Black Belt Course which is a big leap for those looking for teaching opportunities in Six Sigma itself. It is best to go for a minimum of Green Belt levels since it aids in the long-term progress and future-ready profiling. Black belt, while points to Senior levels, it is still very difficult to enter without either experience or (proven) exceptional skills, although this may just be the break you need. Once complete, the certification opens prospects in-house and outside of current employer as well, which is the next leap one needs to take to eventually make the most of it.

While Six Sigma Certification will certainly add value to the profile, the progress, the leap itself is dependent on your projection, readiness, and will to prove your worth for the profile you are going for. However, if you are considering higher studies in management, consider Project Management Certification as well along with Six Sigma. Once in management, it becomes easier to choose the right path for further specialization than going in without experiences. A well-planned career path and prioritized goals are imperative, if not mandatory, to have a great career ahead.

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Choosing the right format for fresher resumes is very important. For reasons like history, professional level, and future prospects, the right resume format can present them all. All it asks is a little analysis and a little effort and it will be well worth your time.

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The Resignation Letter is that one document that holds a great power in its simplistic nature. It is, practically, the last impression one leaves on their employer. If not taken care of properly, it can create a negative bookmark that can last for a while in your professional life.

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Have you checked your resume format lately? Well, things have changed and changing the format of your resume might be a good investment of some time. After all, it is an image of your personality and professional competency, always to be made better.

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Top 6 Highest Paying Jobs in India

Wondering whether my profession or my dream job comes under these or not? A well-paid position is expected by each and every being. I often read news about students getting job placements in lakhs and even crores from different renowned companies. What makes them eligible? The answer would be their qualification; institute and the attitude & aptitude of the aspirant.

So let’s see the Top 6 Highest Paying Jobs in India are:

1.) Management Professionals: There are numerous B-Schools offering degrees in management although individuals coming from foremost institutes such as IIMs, IITs, XLRI, FMS, IIFT and Symbiosis earn higher salaries, enjoy more significant jobs roles and fast-track career paths. Generally, they start their career as Management Trainee and undergo 6 months-1 year of extensive training. The pre-placement offers are made on the campus with pay packages as high as INR 20-25 Lakhs per Annum. Financial services and management consulting firms are the top recruiters for the talent. INR 8-10 Lakhs per Annum is the lowest salary packages which is offered by companies.

Suggested Course: Six Sigma - process to achieve a delighted customer

 2.) Investment Bankers: The typical investment banking hierarchy is as follows - Analyst, Associate, Vice President, Senior V.P., Managing Director. Where are you? Salaries for the different levels look something like this – INR 5-9 Lakhs per Annum for Analyst, INR 7-13 Lakhs per Annum for Associate and INR 10-40 Lakhs per Annum for Vice President. The admired employers are Bank of America, Barclays Capital, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, JP Morgan Chase Globeop Financial Services Ltd. and HSBC. So what they do; chiefly raising capital for companies, governments and other bodies.

Suggested Course: 1). Investment-Banking 2).Financial Modelling

3.) IT & Software Engineers: For a fresh college pass-out, the salary falls somewhere between INR 1.5 to 2.5 Lakhs per annum in that order it increases as he/she moves up in the ladder with a figure of INR 4.0 to 8.0 Lakhs per annum for software engineer/programmer analysts, INR 4.5 – 10.0 Lakhs per annum for senior software engineer, INR 6.0 – 13.0 Lakhs per annum for project lead and INR 8.0 – 19.0 Lakhs per annum for program manager. So, you must be yearning to consider a career in technology. You would be keen on to know top 8 companies, which are Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Mphasis, Oracle Financial Services and Mindtree.

Suggested Course: 1). IT Software & Certifications 2). PMP – Skill to Manage & Execute

4.) Chartered Accountants: CA covers different area of financial accounting, tax management, auditing, cost accounting, banking and consultancy, etc. Primarily; one has to be certified members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Top companies like E&Y, Deloitte, PWC and ICICI Bank pay masters for CA jobs in India. A fresher CA can earn something between INR 5-7 Lakhs per annum. With the in-depth understanding and experience, the income also increases to as high as INR 20-24 Lakhs per annum.

Suggested Course: 1). IFRS - International Financial Reporting Standards 2). Financial Modelling 3). CFA

5.) Oil and Natural Gas Sector Professionals: In India, there is lot of job opportunities in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) such as Coal India Ltd., ONGC, IOCL, Steel Authority of India Ltd. and Bharat Petroleum for those looking at job security. PSUs offer salaries as per Sixth Pay commission with additional employee’s advantages and benefits. Similarly, the salaries are sky-scraping in private sector with top employers such as British Gas, Reliance Energy, Halliburton, Schlumberger and Shell. For fresher’s, one can expect a salary of around INR 3.5 to 8 Lakhs per annum. Those with 6-8 years of experience and graduating from premier institutions with high degrees earn as high as INR 18-22 Lakhs per annum.

Suggested Course: Clean Energy Professionals

6.) Medical Professionals:Doctors are perpetually in demand with the growing population and numerous health problems. Furthermore, specialization in explicit fields can give them astonishing return. They can earn from private practice, separate surgeries and others. In present time, the dentists get money which was not offered to them three decades back. The minimum salary, if employed can be estimated to be around Rs. 4 Lakh to 6 Lakh per annum and for a specialized surgeon it could be double. However, among Medical professionals, General and Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiology (Invasive), Gastroenterology, Urology, Dermatology, Psychiatrists and Gynecologists earn highest.

Friends, I have provided you sequence of the highest paid jobs of different sectors although you should think about your career prospects while undertaking your interests, dream into consideration.

Wish you luck for Future Endeavour!

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Cubicle Workspace Manners

Although the cubicle workspace has no doors, still there are several things which one should take care of during the working hours. Working within cubicles is somewhat like working in the neighborhood. Your co-workers are adjacent to your workspace and work together to achieve a common goal. In this case, you have to maintain decorum so as not to drive them crazy. Let’s look at some Do’s and Don’ts.

Do not Chit-Chat too often: Though we spend 8-9 hours of the day within the office premises and it is quite natural to have a conversation with our peers and colleagues. But understand the difference between conversation and chit-chat. Remember, you are not there to make friends, you are there to work. Be mindful of the distraction that your chit chat cause to others.

 Respect Other’s Privacy: A cubicle is not a cabin and it is an open space, still you should take care of other’s privacy. If someone is taking a call, you should not interrupt and bother them during the call unless it is an emergency situation. While talking, you should also take care of the words you are using. If it is something confidential and you don’t want others to overhear, go to a vacant room. Personal conversations should be outside your workspace.

 Do not disrupt abruptly: If you see somebody is engrossed in his/her own work and seems quite unaware of the other things going around, do not disturb him/her unnecessarily. Let him/her finish off the task and then you can talk. If somebody is trying to divert when you are at a critical point of thinking about the project ongoing, you can make him/her understand about the importance of work you are about to do with a smile or a gesture that says, you will get back shortly.

 Not too loud: While speaking over the phone, make sure your voice is not too loud. Use headphones if you are listening to songs as this may disturb others sitting beside you. Try not to use loudspeaker too often. Show sensitivity to others’ need to concentrate as well.

 Stop before They Pop: There will some co-workers who come and stand at your desk every now and then which is one of the biggest distractions. If you have a tea-coffee partner, set aside time to fill your water bottle or have tea together, so that rest of the time you can focus on your work. If somebody comes to greet you, it’s okay for the first time, but when it keeps occurring throughout the day, you somehow need to raise a red flag but with politeness. Similarly, If you need to have a quick discussion, send a mail or use internal messaging asking for a quick 5-minute discussion about a project.

 If you are Foodie: One of my colleagues in the previous organization had a habit of munching something or the other all day long. Her workstation used to be full of chips wrapper, biscuits packets, and other food leftovers. This was surely not a great sight whoever passes her cubicle. Even the food smell distracts other employees sitting near you.

 Source: learning.shine.com