5 Keys to Recession Proofing Your Anxiety

Financial worries are one of the leading causes of stress with 16 million Americans treated for depression during their lifetime, according to the National Institutes of Health. When you’re stressed, most people fall into some bad habits that can lead to more bad things, like weight gain and arguments with your spouse. Here are the five areas where Americans are seeing the stress:

The Home front – Your spouse may have lost his/her job or may be worried that you might. Convene a special Crisis Meeting to create a contingency plan for the ‘what-if’. Maybe you need to rent out a room? Cut back on expenses or raise insurance deductibles? Come up with specific actions and who’s going to do what. Also, be sure you continue to demonstrate your love and appreciation to loved ones without spending money (simple notes, a candlelight dinner with a toast to them, a CD of their favorite songs). Avoid adding to the aggravation with your own issues that are not really that important. Stay focused on what matters to keep the home free of stress.

The Kid front – The kids might not be used to changes you’re making or you may be facing decisions around their college. First, involve the kids. Use this as an opportunity to prepare them for the real world and set an example of how to take charge of your money. With college, recruit the grandparents. Chances are, most will be in a better position than parents to contribute to school and, at the same time, they can reduce their taxable estate and see their contribution be used for a meaningful purpose. Grandparents: some of you are among the lucky few who have pensions but, despite a steady and healthy income, are reigning back. Now is the time to help your adult children and grandchildren.

The Job front – Many worry about their jobs; Take charge of your job. Now is not the time to hide, but to showcase yourself. Demonstrate your value to the company’s bottom line and if you’re not in a position that creates or saves money, offer to take on a job (even if it’s extra duties) of a position that does. Most importantly, position yourself for the next big thing. If you’re a banker, move into workouts. If you’re in manufacturing, become the ‘savings chief’ or move where the jobs are. One ex-executive is going through training with gang kids in L.A. to learn about solar panels and he’ll start a business hiring his ‘classmates’

The Money front – Studies show that never has there been a 20 year period in history when you would’ve lost money, though that may change. Selling now guarantees you lock in losses. 1. Use this as an opportunity to build a proper portfolio if you haven’t. Did you have 90% of your portfolio in stocks? 2. Review the funds you hold and use this to fully understand yourself, what you own rather than counting on an ‘expert’ – you’ll build confidence and feel better. Bonds offer more security but buying individual bonds locks you in for 20 years (can get 4% triple tax-free equivalent to about 6% taxable). 3. As for 401(k), if it’s your only savings, consider a balanced approach: part stocks, part bonds. Review what you have with your spouse, make decisions for your own time horizon and you’ll sleep better at night.

The Body front – More people are turning to comfort food to, well, comfort all this anxiety. Don’t let it get to you – more weight gain means even more stress. Instead, commit to a daily exercise for at least 30 minutes. If you’re likely to ignore it at the end of the day, do it at the beginning and feel great knowing you started the day off right. Make one day a walk with a friend or spouse. And reduce the number of meals out – you’ll spend less and eat better. For tasty but low-cal treat, get diet Swiss chocolate (25 calories a pack, the lowest out there) and combine it with a half a chocolate bar or a frozen low-cal ice cream dessert at 100 calories.

Phone interviews seem to be growing more common as search committees try to make the difficult decision of who to invite for a campus interview. When you pass this level you will pass to the interview, and to campus for in-person interviews, and ultimately offered the position! If you are not interviewed by phone, these same questions are likely to be asked on site.

 

Introduce yourself clearly and directly. Engage in some “small talk” at the start of the interview, just as you would a face-to-face interview.

Speak clearly into the receiver and modulate your voice. Your voice is the only way you have of showing eagerness, enthusiasm and zest for the job. Your voice reveals both your personality and your attitude toward the caller. Don’t forget to smile! It makes a big difference in a conversation, even on the telephone. 

Have your resume and the job advertisement with you for reference, and a pencil and some paper to make notes. 

Some students find that it helps to dress for a telephone interview as you would for a face-to-face interview – it often helps to psychologically prepare you for this form of business “meeting”. 

No matter how or where your interview is conducted, you should still have the same goal: to communicate to the interviewer that you are the best candidate for the position for which you are being interviewed. If the interview has been scheduled in advance, you should prepare as carefully as you would for a formal “sit down” in someone’s office. 

Eliminate any distractions from your immediate environment (desk toys, newspaper clippings, your shopping list). Dress professionally and maintain good posture. The one bonus to a telephone interview is that you can prearrange notes to prompt you and to keep you on track, but only if you can refer to them unobtrusively. You do not want the person on the other end of the line to hear you shuffling papers in the background!

15 Tips for Writing Winning Resumes

 

 

In this article by Ann Hackett, you’ll discover 15 powerful tips to help you write a winning resume.The thought of writing a resume intimidates almost anyone. It’s difficult to know where to start or what to include. It can seem like an insurmountable task. Here are 15 tips to help you not only tackle the task, but also write a winning resume. 

1. Determine your job search objective prior to writing the resume. Once you have determined your objective, you can structure the content of your resume around that objective. Think of your objective as the bull’s-eye to focus your resume on hitting. If you write your resume without having a clear objective in mind, it will likely come across as unfocused to those that read it. Take the time before you start your resume to form a clear objective.

2. Think of your resume as a marketing tool. Think of yourself as a product, potential employers as your customers, and your resume as a brochure about you. Market yourself through your resume. What are your features and benefits? What makes you unique? Make sure to convey this information in your resume.

3. Use your resume to obtain an interview, not a job. You don’t need to go into detail about every accomplishment. Strive to be clear and concise. The purpose of your resume is to generate enough interest in you to have an employer contact you for an interview. Use the interview to provide a more detailed explanation of your accomplishments and to land a job offer.

4. Use bulleted sentences. In the body of your resume, use bullets with short sentences rather than lengthy paragraphs. Resumes are read quickly. This bulleted sentence format makes it easier for someone to quickly scan your resume and still absorb it.

5. Use action words. Action words cause your resume to pop. To add life to your resume, use bulleted sentences that begin with action words like prepared, developed, monitored, and presented.

6. Use #’s, $’s and %’s. Numbers, dollars, and percentages stand out in the body of a resume. Use them. Here are two examples:

 

Managed a department of 10 with a budget of $1,000,000.

Increased sales by 25% in a 15-state territory.7. Lead with your strengths. Since resumes are typically reviewed in 30 seconds, take the time to determine which bullets most strongly support your job search objective. Put those strong points first where they are more apt to be read.8. Play Match Game. Review want ads for positions that interest you. Use the key words listed in these ads to match them to bullets in your resume. If you have missed any key words, add them to your resume.

 

9. Use buzzwords. If there are terms that show your competence in a particular field, use them in your resume. For marketing people, use “competitive analysis.” For accounting types, use “reconciled accounts.”

10. Accent the positive. Leave off negatives and irrelevant points. If you feel your date of graduation will subject you to age discrimination, leave the date off your resume. If you do some duties in your current job that don’t support your job search objective, leave them off your resume. Focus on the duties that do support your objective. Leave off irrelevant personal information like your height and weight.

11.Show what you know. Rather than going into depth in one area, use your resume to highlight your breadth of knowledge. Use an interview to provide more detail.

12. Show who you know. If you have reported to someone important such as a vice president or department manager, say so in your resume. Having reported to someone important causes the reader to infer that you are important.

13. Construct your resume to read easily. Leave white space. Use a font size no smaller than 10 point. Limit the length of your resume to 1-2 pages. Remember, resumes are reviewed quickly. Help the reader to scan your resume efficiently and effectively.

14. Have someone else review your resume. Since you are so close to your situation, it can be difficult for you to hit all your high points and clearly convey all your accomplishments. Have someone review your job search objective, your resume, and listings of positions that interest you. Encourage them to ask questions. Their questions can help you to discover items you inadvertently left off your resume. Revise your resume to include these items. Their questions can also point to items on your resume that are confusing to the reader. Clarify your resume based on this input.

15. Submit your resume to potential employers. Have the courage to submit your resume. Think of it as a game where your odds of winning increase with every resume you submit. You really do increase your odds with every resume you submit.

Use a three-tiered approach.

Apply for some jobs that appear to be beneath you. Perhaps they will turn out to be more than they appeared to be once you interview for them. Or perhaps once you have your foot in the door you can learn of other opportunities.

Apply for jobs that seem to be just at your level. You will get interviews for some of those jobs. See how each job stacks up.

Try for some jobs that seem like a stretch. That’s how you grow — by taking risks. Don’t rule yourself out. Trust the process.

Good luck in your job search!  at  http://www.jobklub.com/

No Experience? No Problem!

Are you a new graduate with little or no work experience? Sometimes it can be tough to get a job without experience, and how do you get more experience if you can’t get a job?

Well, your chances are better than you think. Even if your work experience is a little weak, you’ve probably got life experience that will help you.

After all, it’s not really your job history that employers are interested in — it’s your talents, abilities, knowledge, work ethic and attitude. It’s likely that you’ve developed and fine-tuned these traits through your school work, volunteer activities, and interactions with people throughout your entire life.

The key is to identify your best attributes from your life experience and promote these to potential employers in the right way.

Make a detailed list of all your talents, skills, knowledge and personal qualities. Think about all you’ve done in your life and what you’ve gained from it.

For example, if you earned extra money by babysitting or mowing lawns, you gained experience in promoting your services, obtaining customers, negotiating payment, and accomplishing the required tasks while demonstrating self-motivation, punctuality, responsibility and customer service!

If you’ve participated in a sport, you’ve shown commitment, discipline and teamwork!

And don’t forget to list what you’ve learned in school: computer skills, software applications, math, science, communication, etc.

Once your list is complete, you’ll see that you really do have experience and can offer potential employers the talents, abilities, knowledge, work ethic and attitude they need in their ideal candidate!

All you have to do is convince them of that. You can do it… you’ve convinced people of things all your life! Your parents, siblings, friends, teachers — think of all the times you were able to convince them to see things your way. It’s one of your talents, so use it during your job search and you’ll be gaining work experience in no time!

Generally speaking there are going to be certain questions that arise at your interview that you can pretty much expect to get asked at any other interview you attend. The great thing about this is the fact that you can rehearse your answers to these questions and with enough practice they will flow off your tongue easier than honey sipping down your throat! These questions are likely to be fired at all candidates applying for the job so although they may sound personal to you and they are to a degree these are pretty standard interview questions.  So here goes you have to bear in mind that these are the responses that I would consider giving, they are obviously not set in stone and you will need to adapt answers according to your situation:

Tell Me About Yourself – Sounds a bit like the sort of question you get asked on a date! This isn’t as straight forward to answer as at first it might seem. Don’t start rambling on about how much you love watching the Simpson’s on the TV that isn’t what the interviewer is looking to hear. You probably need to answer this question with a question. Perhaps you could try saying “What would you like to know about me?” This then gives your interviewer the chance to get you to tell him exactly what information he is looking for. If possible try and keep this part of the interview to a minimum, you will know what the interviewer is looking for following his additional question which will probably have been something based around your job. If you can see if you can build into your response positives which relate to the job you are applying for. For example if it’s a sales role you could say “I am a very organised person who enjoys finding a new prospect, working with it and closing the deal, carrying out the completion from start to finish”. Sometimes your interviewer might ask about your hobbies and again you should pick out points that relate to the job your are applying for whether remote or not.

What Is the Most Enjoyable Part Of Your Current Job? - This is a fairly straight forward question but has a bit of a double meaning. Obviously there are going to be parts of your existing job that you don’t like doing – or you wouldn’t be applying for this new position would you, but your job can’t be that great either or you wouldn’t be applying for this job! Don’t get led down this route, just answer something along the lines of “your existing job is great and you can’t really put your finger on any part of your current job that you dislike you are just looking to further your career” and leave it at that. It is possible to use this question to your benefit but you need to make sure you pick something that is going to compliment the job you are applying for.

Tell Us About The Biggest Challenge You’ve Ever Faced In Your Career? - Oh wow, this is a really great question to help you shine! You are more than likely to be asked this question and it is a really great opportunity for you to blow your own trumpet or so to speak. Pick a challenge where you have been successful and explain how you overcame the challenge and the outcome. This question can also be used by the interviewer to gauge what you consider to be a challenge so this is a bit of a crafty one as well.

Why Do You Want To Leave Your Present Job? - This is a bit of a stupid question really as the chances of the interviewer getting a straight answer are fairly limited. Lets face it if the job your in doesn’t pay very well and you want more money you are going to be looking for a new job. It might be that your current boss is a complete idiot and you don’t like him, it could be you can’t stand working with John in accounts, lets face it you aren’t going to say any of these are you. I think a standard response along the lines of “I feel that I have outgrown the company I am in and I feel my contribution as part of a team could be put to much better use with a larger or more focused company where I can expand my skills further. I am really interested in……..but my existing employer doesn’t have the resources to let me advance in this area” and leave it at that. Just try not to be negative about the job you are leaving it doesn’t look good.

What Is Your Present Boss Like? - Another question posed by interviewers to gauge your loyalty and integrity. It is not a good idea to be critical about any of the employers you have ever worked for. Lets face it very few of us actually like our bosses (well most of us just placate them and tell them what they want to hear), after all why would you possibly want to be best buddies with a person who holds you career prospects in their hands! If you get asked this question the most appropriate reply is “I like my boss and get on very well with him, I respect his experience and he is good at his job”. You really don’t need to expand any further on this issue at interview stage. You have to remember that the person interviewing you may well, at some point in the near future, become your boss and they are weighing up your loyalty and integrity.

What Do You Think This Job Entails? - Now when you are applying for a new job the chances are you are going to know something about what your new job would entail. For example, if the job is a secretarial role and you are a secretary you will know what sort of work you are going to be involved with. In any case you will have been given a brief description of the job role and what responsibilities it carries with it so you should be able to make a fairly calculated guess at what the job entails.

What Do You Know This Organisation? - Now if you have taken my earlier advice you will have done your research and read up about what the company is involved in, its products, its turnover and its strategy. You will really impress your interviewer if you are able to show that you have done some research about their company. As previously mentioned people like to think that if you are really eager to work for them you will have done some research about what they do and how they do it. So lets say you are applying for a job with someone like Marks & Spencer you could say something like “I notice that you are one of the leading stores who operate a “Fair Trade Policy” when purchasing your goods from third world countries I have to say that I am very supportive of this and it’s nice to work for an employer who cares about the impact their business has on people in the outside world”.

What Made You Apply For This Job And Why Do You Want It? - This is a bit of a double edged question. Your interviewer isn’t necessarily looking for an answer here that is straight forward – you know you are applying for the job because you think you would enjoy doing it, the package is right and you think you would be able to advance your career with this firm – but the interviewer wants to see if there are some specifics that really attract you to it (other than the £ 50,000 per year and BMW 3 series!). So dependent upon what the role is you could use an answer such as “I am a very well organised person and this role involves exceptional management skills. I thrive under pressure and it makes me perform to my full ability which makes me think that I would really enjoy it”. Obviously you can tailor this answer to whatever role you are applying for.

What Qualities Do You Think You Can Bring To This Job Position? - Again, you know that you can do this job and that is why you have applied for it. Not only do you know that you can do the job, you will do it better than any one else so you will be aware of the qualities you are going to bring to this business. You will have reviewed the job spec and the key responsibilities so you will be able to select several areas where you feel your qualities will stand out. Perhaps you could therefore give an answer along the lines of “I have experience working in the complaints department where a sympathetic touch is required dealing with disgruntled customers. I am very tactful and am able to defuse situations using my personal skills”.

How Long Would You Expect To Work For Our Organisation? - Let’s face it no employer wants to go through the hassle and cost of hiring a new candidate if the candidate only stays with them for 6 months and then decides to apply to another firm. The recruitment process is a long an expensive one especially where agencies are used to introduce the candidate. This could cost your potential employer as much as 30% of your first year’s package! It’s probably a good idea therefore to intimate that you would like to work for this firm for several years minimum and you could provide an answer along the lines of “I like the way your company is continuing to expand and I would like to be part of that on a long term basis. So I would like to think that I could continue to work for you for a lengthy period of time providing my career continues to progress”.

What’s Your Greatest Strength? - Only you can answer this question, but it is a question that will more than likely be asked, after all, the interviewer wants to know what you are good at. This question gives you pretty much an open mandate to really show off, or so to speak. When answering this question try and provide strengths that relate to the role that you are applying for, so if the job requires the need to be organised and a good team leader provide these as strengths within your answer.

What Is Your Biggest Weakness? - Bit of a tricky question this, after all no one wants to show their weaknesses but we all have them. The most comprehensive way of dealing with this question is to try and turn it into a “positive” from a “negative”. So you could perhaps say “my biggest weakness is buying the kids sweets when they ask for them in the shop” or “I really dislike washing the car at the weekend but once I have done it I always feel a real sense of satisfaction”.

Where Do You See Yourself In Five Years Time? - Don’t say as I have heard so many times “sitting in your job!” although I have a sense of humour most interviewers don’t. The remark often has an element of truth hanging in the background and you don’t want your interviewer thinking you are potentially a threat to his or her job in the future. I am sure you will have ideas about where you want to be in a few years most people, whether they put them down on paper or not, have a good idea of their long term career objectives. Try and answer the question positively but not too arrogantly – perhaps you could say offer an answer such as “I have always been very career minded and ambitious. I would like to keep progressing up the career ladder and feel that your organisation will be able to offer me that opportunity”.

What Would Your Work Colleagues Say About You? - This question provides another opportunity for you to demonstrate that you are easy to get on with, a team player and a generally amenable person who works well with other people. You could answer this question with a quote such as “I am an organised, approachable, dependable, easy to get on with team member who is always willing to offer my advice or assistance to colleagues where needed”. Don’t go over board with your answer making out you are something you are not – you may get away with stretching the truth but if you are not a “natural team leader” don’t say you are!

What Would Your Friends Say About You? - Obviously this question is similar to the one above. If you are a popular, kind, caring person who can be counted on and would help a friend out at the drop of a hat then let your interviewer know.

What Interests Do You Have Outside Of Your Work? - This will be a definite question (in my opinion) and is posed by your interviewer to try and ascertain what you are like outside of your working environment. If you don’t like football or snooker don’t say that you do, just provide honest answers. There is nothing worse than saying you follow a sport and then it turning out that the interviewer is mad about the subject and starts asking you questions you can’t answer you will look a fool and your honesty will be under scrutiny!

What Type Of Books Or Publications Do You Like? - This question needs and honest answer. Just because you think the interviewer is looking to hear you tell them that you have just finished “Marketing Skills Made Easy” and that it was the best read of your life it isn’t a good idea to make it up. If you have genuinely read “David Jason’s” autobiography or “Stephen Kings” latest books then tell the employer what you enjoyed about them. Of course if you work within certain industries, read the trade publications and have recently read an interesting article about the latest “blue widget release” then by all means use this as an example.

Video Resume: The Future of Job Applications, or Just a Fad?

Requesting criticism facilitates growth and the opportunity to separate yourself from the crowd

By Rose Curtis

The use of video resumes to apply for jobs has skyrocketed in popularity, especially among recent graduates. But, is the use of this new digital “resume” a wave of the future, or is it just a fad? Although they’re great for helping employers quickly ascertain a job applicant’s communication skills — potentially giving them an advantage over other candidates lacking this kind of job tool — there are several significant downfalls to these types of “resumes,” including technology obstacles and potential legal ramifications. Here’s a look at some of their pros and cons.  Advantages of Video Resumes Usually spanning one to three minutes long, video resumes can be excellent complements to traditional resumes, allowing job applicants to highlight certain skills, such as leadership, presentation, and creative abilities. Although they are mostly circulated in professions that are influenced by appearances — such as singing, dancing, and acting — video resumes are now successfully being used in more conventional fields such as Information Technology. Some IT professionals are beginning to adopt video resumes as a way to showcase both their soft skills (like communication abilities) and technical acumen (such as graphic design, animation, and programming projects). One common mistake that many IT professionals make in their resumes is to underrate the value of non-technical skills, such as the ability to communicate and work with co-workers. The key to creating an unbeatable IT resume is to incorporate both soft and hard skills. Another advantage for IT professionals lacking extensive professional experience is that video resumes can help emphasize one’s potential rather than spotlight a brief work history. With the availability of affordable, good-quality digital recorders, making a video resume has never been easier. Many young professionals and recent graduates are already using social networking web sites, such as YouTube, Vault and MySpace, to post short video resumes alongside their member profiles. There are also numerous companies that provide professional video resume services, including personalized logos, special effects, background music, and an online presence for the video resume and accompanying text resume. These services usually cost a few hundred dollars. As with a traditional resume, a video resume should concisely explain your skills and accomplishments as they relate to a prospective employer. It should also include your answers to commonly-asked interview questions, as well as your plan for making direct contact with the hirer. Be sure to make copies of the video (if sending a DVD), label each copy with your name and contact information, and include a printed version of your traditional resume. If you are sending the video as a link to a hiring manager, include your contact information within the body of the email and attach an electronic copy of your traditional resume. The novelty of video resumes can provide an advantage over a pile of paper resumes. They are best used in two situations: to open doors to a select few employers who you are targeting, or to move forward a stalled phone interview process. Whereas a hiring manager may spend 10 seconds scanning a resume looking for a reason to reject a candidate, a video resume is something different, and therefore could hook a hirer’s attention. But, there are disadvantages that you should be aware of before using a video resume. Disadvantages of Video Resumes One of the biggest disadvantages of video resumes is that many hiring managers and employers do not have broadband or high-speed Internet connections or use incompatible browsers that are needed to watch most emailed clips. Although this is less of a problem in the IT industry, a major concern is time. Busy hiring managers generally average 10 seconds to review each applicant’s paper resume during a job placement process, let alone 60 to 180 seconds to review a video resume. If technology advances significantly in the next few years, video resumes may emerge as a potential way for a job seeker to get a leg up on the competition. But, for now, most hiring managers and recruiters will not be able to open video resumes, or they won’t spend the time to review them. Another drawback to video resumes is that there are no established guidelines for how they should look or what kind of content they should include. This lack of structure has resulted in a proliferation of video clips containing information that unintentionally discredits the job seeker, rather than bolster his or her professional qualifications. One recent example is that of a college undergraduate whose video resume featured him playing tennis, dancing, and lifting weights. This video clip quickly went viral, especially through postings on YouTube, and the job seeker became an object of amusement. Furthermore, many employers who go online to view video resumes on social networking sites can also uncover “digital dirt” in the job applicant’s member profile (or elsewhere on the site), and digital dirt can easily undermine a job offer. The most significant disadvantage to using video resumes is one that carries potential legal ramifications: the possibility of opening a door to discrimination in hiring. If an employer views a video resume then rejects a candidate after seeing how the person appears, this employer could expose himself or herself to a discrimination lawsuit. In fact, for this reason, many hiring managers are instructed to reject a job seeker’s photograph if it is included with the resume or job application. Conclusion The video resume should not be viewed as a replacement for the traditional resume but as a potential complement, especially if you have strong communication skills and impressive work samples that are sought after by IT employers. A well-executed video resume can provide advantages to certain job seekers, including IT professionals who are looking for a way to highlight soft skills, technical abilities, and portfolio examples not accurately reflected on traditional resumes. Video resumes can also be especially helpful for entry-level IT professionals who are looking to get a foot in the hiring door but lack a paper resume that dazzles with in-depth professional experience. However, at the current time, the numerous disadvantages associated with the video resume, namely technology barriers, inappropriate content and potential legal ramifications, explain its significant drawbacks as a tool for applying to jobs. Until these disadvantages have been improved, a strong traditional resume remains the best choice –and most widely accepted method — for applying for jobs. Rose Curtis is a freelance writer living in New York City.

Walkin Interview @ Persistent in Pune on 14th/15th June 2008

Walkin Interview Details:

Date: 14th/15th June 2008
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Venue:
Aryabhaata - Pingala
Persistent Towers , Erandwana , Opp. Sharda Center
Off Karve Road , Pune - 411004

1.Java - J2ee

Essential Skills: Core Java , JSP/Servlets with anyone of the following:
EJB / Struts/Hibernate / Web Services/Spring/Ajax

2. QE Server

-Should have hands on experience in Software Testing on Server Side with Test Cases

Execution
- Hands on Experience in Perl or Shell Scripting.
- Knowledge / Exposure to Linux or any Flavor of Unix OS
- Should have worked on at least one database

3. QE  Automation

- Experience in working on tools like Win Runner / Silk Test / QTP / Test Director

etc..
- Candidates should have strong understanding of Testing Methodologies and tools.
- should have very good knowledge of databases.
4. ASP.Net with C# :

- Significant work experience in C# .Net with ASP.Net
- Should have at least 1+ years experience in C# , .Net / along with ASP.Net
- Profiency in at least one of the following:
C# , ASP.Net , SQL Server

5.C++ on Windows

Skills:

- Experience in C/C++ on Windows Platform
- Experience working on system programming with some good debugging skills
- Should have exposure in designing complex applications.

6. C++ on UNIX

- Should have experience in C/C++ on Unix/Linux Platform and good in computer

fundamentals line Data Structures , Algorithms etc.
- Should have hands on development experience in STL , Threads and Processes , Memory

Management.
- Candidates for Lead positions should have experience of leading a team of 4-10

people.

Exp:2 - 6 years

Educational Criterion :B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech Preferably CS, IT, Electronics, MCA &

MCS with Science Graduate
Prerequistes for all the positions:

1. candidates should be flexible to relocate to any of the PSL location
2. Excellent written and Verbal Communication Skills
3. can learn and implement new technologies quickly and effective.

*Candidates with less than 4 years will have to undergo technical written Test

Walkin Interview @ ADP india in Hyderabad on 14th/15th June 2008

Walkin Interview Details:

Date: 14th/15th June 2008
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Venue:
ADP India
Fortune 9 , opp. Yashoda Hospital
Raj Bhavan Road , Hyderabad

Java Technologies : Location: Pune and Hyderabad

- Experience in application development on J2EE ( JSP , Servlets , EJB)
- Strong working experience on an RDBMS, preferably Oracle
- Working experience in Object Oriented design ( OOAD , UMI , Design Patters, etc)
- Good understanding of OR mapping Technologies ( Hibernate or Toplink)
- Experience on Java 5 , EJB 2 , IBM MQ , Struts is desirable

Exp: 4 - 7 years

Microsoft Technologies: Location: Hyderabad and Pune

- Experience in application development using C# , ASP.Net , VB.Net , VB , ASP , SQL

Server
- Working experience in object Oriented design ( OOAD, UML , Design Patterms etc.)
- Strong working experience with an RDBMS , Preferably SQL server
- Experience in implementing Solutions using BizTalk is desirable.

Exp: 3 - 7 years

Mainframe: Location: Hyderabad

- Experience in application development using COBOL , JCL , VSAM , CICS
- Strong working experience on DB2
- Experience in Financial solutions domain is desirable.

Exp: 5 years

Cold Fusion Developer : Location: Pune

- 2 to 6 years of experience on Cold Fusion
- Hands on experience on Cold Fusion , Fuse Box and SQL
- Strong database Skills

SAP

- 2 to 5 years of functional experience in SAP HR ( Payroll)
- Should have completed 1 to 3 end to end SAP Payroll implementation cycles
- Stroong experience in SAP Payroll configuration including schema and PCR writing
For all the above positions , you should have the following:

- strong academic background in Engineering
- Aptitude to learn and work on large scale solutions
- Excellent written , Oral and interpersonal communications skill
- candidates with contract experience or contracting need not apply.

Candidates needs to carry latest passport size photograph and all the relevant

People who use Windows without DOS, or a Macintosh, or PPP without a terminal, or an ISP’s menu without the Unix prompt are at a disadvantage. Something is happening, and they don’t know what it is. I like to know what’s really going on, so I’ve been learning some Unix.The Net is a Unix place. I’m no wizard, but I’m comfortable with basic commands and occasionally type “rm” at my DOS prompt instead of “del“. This is my Unix cheat sheet, so I can remember. Uppercase and lowercase matter. These commands (mostly) work with my C-shell account on RAIN. Your account might be different, especially if your prompt ends with a “$” (Korn shell) rather than a “%“, so be cautious. When I need help, I reach for the books UNIX in a Nutshell (O’Reilly) and Unix Unbound by Harley Hahn (Osborne/McGraw Hill, 1994).

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Help on any Unix command. RTFM!
	man {command}	Type man ls to read the manual for the ls command.
	man {command} > {filename}	Redirect help to a file to download.
	whatis {command}	Give short description of command. (Not on RAIN?)
	apropos {keyword}	Search for all Unix commands that match keyword, eg apropos file. (Not on RAIN?)
List a directory
	ls {path}	It’s ok to combine attributes, eg ls -laF gets a long listing of all files with types.
	ls {path_1} {path_2}	List both {path_1} and {path_2}.
	ls -l {path}	Long listing, with date, size and permisions.
	ls -a {path}	Show all files, including important .dot files that don’t otherwise show.
	ls -F {path}	Show type of each file. “/” = directory, “*” = executable.
	ls -R {path}	Recursive listing, with all subdirs.
	ls {path} > {filename}	Redirect directory to a file.
	ls {path} | more	Show listing one screen at a time.
	dir {path}	Useful alias for DOS people, or use with ncftp.
Change to directory
	cd {dirname}	There must be a space between.
	cd ~	Go back to home directory, useful if you’re lost.
	cd ..	Go back one directory.
	cdup	Useful alias, like “cd ..”, or use with ncftp.
Make a new directory
	mkdir {dirname}
Remove a directory
	rmdir {dirname}	Only works if {dirname} is empty.
	rm -r {dirname}	Remove all files and subdirs. Careful!
Print working directory
	pwd	Show where you are as full path. Useful if you’re lost or exploring.
Copy a file or directory
	cp {file1} {file2}
	cp -r {dir1} {dir2}	Recursive, copy directory and all subdirs.
	cat {newfile} >> {oldfile}	Append newfile to end of oldfile.
Move (or rename) a file
	mv {oldfile} {newfile}	Moving a file and renaming it are the same thing.
	mv {oldname} {newname}
Delete a file
	rm {filespec}	? and * wildcards work like DOS should. “?” is any character; “*” is any string of characters.
	ls {filespec} rm {filespec}	Good strategy: first list a group to make sure it’s what’s you think… …then delete it all at once.
Download with zmodem		(Use sx with xmodem.)
	sz [-a|b] {filename}	-a = ascii, -b = binary. Use binary for everything. (It’s the default?)
	sz *.zip	Handy after downloading with FTP. Go talk to your spouse while it does it’s stuff.
Upload with zmodem		(Use rx with xmodem.)
	rz [-a|b] (filename}	Give rz command in Unix, THEN start upload at home. Works fine with multiple files.
View a text file
	more {filename}	View file one screen at a time.
	less {filename}	Like more, with extra features.
	cat {filename}	View file, but it scrolls.
	cat {filename} | more	View file one screen at a time.
	page {filename}	Very handy with ncftp.
	pico {filename}	Use text editor and don’t save.
Edit a text file.
	pico {filename}	The same editor PINE uses, so you already know it. vi and emacs are also available.
Create a text file.
	cat > {filename}	Enter your text (multiple lines with enter are ok) and press control-d to save.
	pico {filename}	Create some text and save it.
Compare two files
	diff {file1} {file2}	Show the differences.
	sdiff {file1} {file2}	Show files side by side.
Other text commands
	grep ‘{pattern}’ {file}	Find regular expression in file.
	sort {file1} > {file2}	Sort file1 and save as file2.
	sort -o {file} {file}	Replace file with sorted version.
	spell {file}	Display misspelled words.
	wc {file}	Count words in file.
Find files on system
	find {filespec}	Works with wildcards. Handy for snooping.
	find {filespec} > {filename}	Redirect find list to file. Can be big!
Make an Alias
	alias {name} ‘{command}’	Put the command in ’single quotes’. More useful in your .cshrc file.
Wildcards and Shortcuts
	*	Match any string of characters, eg page* gets page1, page10, and page.txt.
	?	Match any single character, eg page? gets page1 and page2, but not page10.
	[…]	Match any characters in a range, eg page[1-3] gets page1, page2, and page3.
	~	Short for your home directory, eg cd ~ will take you home, and rm -r ~ will destroy it.
	.	The current directory.
	..	One directory up the tree, eg ls ...
Pipes and Redirection		(You pipe a command to another command, and redirect it to a file.)
	{command} > {file}	Redirect output to a file, eg ls > list.txt writes directory to file.
	{command} >> {file}	Append output to an existing file, eg cat update >> archive adds update to end of archive.
	{command} < {file}	Get input from a file, eg sort < file.txt
	{command} < {file1} > {file2}	Get input from file1, and write to file2, eg sort < old.txt > new.txt sorts old.txt and saves as new.txt.
	{command} | {command}	Pipe one command to another, eg ls | more gets directory and sends it to more to show it one page at a time.
Permissions, important and tricky!
	Unix permissions concern who can read a file or directory, write to it, and execute it. Permissions are granted or withheld with a magic 3-digit number. The three digits correspond to the owner (you); the group (?); and the world (everyone else).Think of each digit as a sum:   execute permission = 1   write permission = 2   write and execute (1+2) = 3   read permission = 4   read and execute (4+1) = 5   read and write (4+2) = 6   read, write and execute (4+2+1) = 7
	Add the number value of the permissions you want to grant each group to make a three digit number, one digit each for the owner, the group, and the world. Here are some useful combinations. Try to figure them out!
	chmod 600 {filespec}	You can read and write; the world can’t. Good for files.
	chmod 700 {filespec}	You can read, write, and execute; the world can’t. Good for scripts.
	chmod 644 {filespec}	You can read and write; the world can only read. Good for web pages.
	chmod 755 {filespec}	You can read, write, and execute; the world can read and execute. Good for programs you want to share, and your public_html directory.
Permissions, another way
	You can also change file permissions with letters:   u = user (yourself) g = group a = everyone   r = read w = write x = execute
	chmod u+rw {filespec}	Give yourself read and write permission
	chmod u+x {filespec}	Give yourself execute permission.
	chmod a+rw {filespec}	Give read and write permission to everyone.
Applications I use
	finger {userid}	Find out what someone’s up to.
	gopher	Gopher.
	irc	IRC, but not available on RAIN.
	lynx	Text-based Web browser, fast and lean.
	ncftp	Better FTP.
	pico {filename}	Easy text editor, but limited. vi and emacs are available.
	pine	Email.
	telnet {host}	Start Telnet session to another host.
	tin	Usenet.
	uudecode {filename} uuencode {filename}	Do it on the server to reduce download size about 1/3.
	ytalk {userid}	Chat with someone else online, eg ytalk mkummel. Please use w first so you don’t interrupt a big download!
System info
	date	Show date and time.
	df	Check system disk capacity.
	du	Check your disk usage and show bytes in each directory.
	more /etc/motd	Read message of the day, “motd” is a useful alias..
	printenv	Show all environmental variables (in C-shell% - use set in Korn shell$).
	quota -v	Check your total disk use.
	uptime	Find out system load.
	w	Who’s online and what are they doing?

 

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Unix Directory Format

 

Long listings (ls -l) have this format: 

     - file     d directory,                                            * executable     ^   symbolic links (?)  file size (bytes)   file name   / directory     ^           ^               ^                  ^        ^     drwxr-xr-x 11 mkummel      2560 Mar  7 23:25 public_html/     -rw-r–r–  1 mkummel     10297 Mar  8 23:42 index.html                                             ^      ^^^        user permission  (rwx)      date and time last modified         ^^^     group permission (rwx)            ^^^  world permission (rwx) 

 

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How to Make an Alias

 

An alias lets you type something simple and do something complex. It’s a shorthand for a command. If you want to type “dir” instead of “ls -l” then type alias dir ‘ls -l’. The single quotes tell Unix that the enclosed text is one command.Aliases are more useful if they’re permanent so you don’t have to think about them. You can do this by adding the alias to your .cshrc file so they’re automatically loaded when you start. Type pico .cshrc and look for the alias section and add what you want. It will be effective when you start. Just remember that if you make an alias with the name of a Unix command, that command will become unavailable.

Here are a few aliases from my .cshrc file:

 

# enter your aliases here in the form: 	    # alias     this    means this              alias       h       history                      alias       m       more             alias	q	quota -v             alias       bye     exit             alias 	ls 	ls -F             alias       dir     ls             alias 	cdup	cd ..             alias	motd	more /etc/motd

 

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How to Make a Script

 

A Unix script is a text file of commands that can be executed, like a .bat file in DOS. Unix contains a powerful programming language with loops and variables that I don’t really understand. Here’s a useful example.Unix can’t rename a bunch of files at once the way DOS can. This is a problem if you develop Web pages on a DOS machine and then upload them to your Unix Server. You might have a bunch of .htm files that you want to rename as .html files, but Unix makes you do it one by one. This is actually not a defect. (It’s a feature!) Unix is just being more consistent than DOS. So make a script!

Make a text file (eg with pico) with the following lines. The first line is special. It tells Unix what program or shell should execute the script. Other # lines are comments.

#! /bin/csh     # htm2html converts *.htm files to *.html     foreach f ( *.htm )       set base=`basename $f .htm`       mv $f $base.html     end

Save this in your home directory as htm2html (or whatever). Then make it user-executable by typing chmod 700 htm2html. After this a * will appear by the file name when you ls -F, to show that it’s executable. Change to a directory with .htm files and type ~/htm2html, and it will do its stuff.Think about scripts whenever you find yourself doing the same tedious thing over and over.

 

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Dotfiles (aka Hidden Files)

 

Dotfile names begin with a “.” These files and directories don’t show up when you list a directory unless you use the -a option, so they are also called hidden files. Type ls -la in your home directory to see what you have.Some of these dotfiles are crucial. They initialize your shell and the programs you use, like autoexec.bat in DOS and .ini files in Windows. rc means “run commands”. These are all text files that can be edited, but change them at your peril. Make backups first!

Here’s some of what I get when I type ls -laF:

.addressbook	my email addressbook.
.cshrc	my C-shell startup info, important!
.gopherrc	my gopher setup.
.history	list of past commands.
.login	login init, important!
.lynxrc	my lynx setup for WWW.
.ncftp/	hidden dir of ncftp stuff.
.newsrc	my list of subscribed newsgroups.
.pinerc	my pine setup for email.
.plan	text appears when I’m fingered, ok to edit.
.profile	Korn shell startup info, important!
.project	text appears when I’m fingered, ok to edit.
.signature	my signature file for mail and news, ok to edit.
.tin/	hidden dir of my tin stuff for usenet.
.ytalkrc	my ytalk setup.

 

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DOS and UNIX commands

 

Action	DOS	UNIX
change directory	cd	cd
change file protection	attrib	chmod
compare files	comp	diff
copy file	copy	cp
delete file	del	rm
delete directory	rd	rmdir
directory list	dir	ls
edit a file	edit	pico
environment	set	printenv
find string in file	find	grep
help	help	man
make directory	md	mkdir
move file	move	mv
rename file	ren	mv
show date and time	date, time	date
show disk space	chkdsk	df
show file	type	cat
show file by screens	type filename | more	more
sort data	sort	sort

Oracle PL/SQL Cheatsheet

The interview is a two-way process. The company interviewing you will want to find out whether you are suitable to the position and you will want to find out if the company and position are right for you. You should therefore ensure that you have enough information to make up your mind whether you want the job. For example:

• What will be my responsibilities?
• Where will I fit into the overall organisational structure?
• Who will I report to?
• Where does he/she fit in the structure?
• Who will report to me?
• How experienced are they?
• What do you expect me to do in the first 6 months?
• What level of performance do you expect from me?
• Who are your customers?
• Where is the company going? Upwards? Expansion plans?
• What are the chances of advancement/promotion in this position? When?
• What will be my salary, benefits and bonuses? [Do not bring this up too early in the interview - wait until they are sold on you.]
• Will travelling be required in this position?
• Will relocation be required now or in the future?
• What training do you provide?
• When will you decide on the appointment?
• What is the next step

It is important to prepare in advance for the interview question what are your strong points. If you’ve already listed your strengths when preparing your CV / resume, coming up with three answers shouldn’t be too difficult.

 

But be careful. The interviewer is asking you to sell yourself, but at the same time, they do not want to hear you being arrogant. And while they may want to know about your personality (if you are over confident they will certainly learn something about you), do remember that this is still an interview situation, so your answers must be relevant to the job in question. In other words, don’t get too personal.

So how do you go about answering the interview question what are your strong points? The general recommendation is to prepare at least three answers and to relate them to the organisation and the vacancy. This means you need to tailor your answers. Ensure there is truth in what you say, but do not be too honest, especially it makes you sound like a less than ideal candidate.

Here are some suggested responses and the reasons why they might work in interviews for certain kinds of jobs.

“I am confident and outgoing”

This is a response that says something about your personality, but if you are applying for a role where you need to relate to a lot of people - particularly the public - it will serve your purposes. However, if the vacancy involves consultation, it might be better to say “I have good interpersonal skills”, as this implies that you are able to listen to people as well.

“I enjoy a challenge”

Be careful with this. It is an excellent response if the vacancy requires problem solving, or servicing of some kind, working to tight deadlines or project completion. It will obviously not be helpful if the job is less dynamic and involves a larger amount of regular, less exciting duties - the employer might be concerned that you will become bored. You could always qualify it to offer a more balanced response: “I enjoy a challenge, but I’m also happy completing regular tasks.” Then it illustrates that you’re flexible and responsive to different work situations.

“I’m a strong team leader”

Clearly, this is appropriate if the job involves managing people. It’s a good idea to show that you know what leading a team involves (although this will no doubt come up in other questions too). So, “I’m a strong team leader with the ability to motivate others” and “I’m a strong team leader who leads by example” represent stronger answers. Draw on your own understanding of your management skills plus the job description to decide what you’ll say here.

“I am ambitious”

This is a very strong answer and you should use it with care. In the wrong situation, it can sound hard-headed and the employer may wonder whether you’ll compete too fiercely with your colleagues, or even your superiors. However, in a sales role it might be perfect, especially if you focus your response a little more: “I am ambitious and aim to exceed targets”.

“I am dedicated and hard working”

You’re on safe ground here, as this can be true whatever your individual working style. It’s not the most exciting answer, but when presented alongside two others that are more individual, it should offer reassurance to the interviewer.

“I am a good communicator”

Again, this is a win-win answer. Be prepared to expand, though: specify whether you have strong writing skills, are good at explaining difficult ideas in a simple way, or perform well at important meetings.

“I work well without supervision”

A majority of employers would be pleased to hear this, providing the vacancy is at a level where they’d normally expect you to need a degree of supervision. But be careful not to sound as if you prefer to work without supervision, as this may sound as if you risk coming into conflict with your supervisor or manager. A safer option might be to state “I work well with or without supervision”.

“I enjoy learning through my work”

Again, this is a safe answer. The interviewer might then ask how you have done this in the past, so be ready to give details of some hands-on learning or special training you’ve experienced, and to say why you enjoyed it.

And finally

These examples show that when preparing an answer to the interview question what are your strong points, it is important to consider whether your responses could be taken the wrong way. Put yourself in the interviewer’s shoes - you can then ensure that the potential for a negative interpretation is removed.

Interview Questions You May Be Asked (Part Three)

How long have you been looking for a new job?

If you have been unemployed for a long time this may be a rather tricky question to answer. But be honest. If you have been away on holiday or done some voluntary work you could mention this.

Do you prefer to work in a small, medium or large company?

Remember where you are! If the company interviewing you is a small to medium sized company say that you enjoy a close atmosphere with a good team spirit. At a large company say that you enjoy the stability of working for a large and established company.

What are you looking for in a new job?

Make sure your answer fits in with the company who is interviewing you. A suitable reply would be that you are looking for a new job where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones.

What would your ideal job be?

Again, remember where you are! Describe the job in terms of the criteria they have used to describe their job. An ideal job might include things like challenging work, a fair rate of pay for the job, nice colleagues, good career prospects, good team atmosphere, opportunity to learn new skills, apply old skills, etc.

Are you considering any other positions at the moment?

If you are say so, but do not give too many details away - it will weaken your negotiating position later. If you do not have any other job offers at the moment just say that you have a few irons in the fire.

What did you think of your manager/supervisor?

Say that he/she was the sort of person you could learn from and you communicated well, which meant that the task in hand was completed on time.

What did you do on a day to day basis?

Stress the positive things you did including your achievements. Even if some or much of it was paperwork, you can still show your interest in the way it was tackled.

Did you increase sales or profits in your last job?

This question is only relevant for senior managers or sales people. If you have increased sales and/or profit then do not be afraid to shout about it. If you have not increased sales say why not, e.g. general downturn in the market, etc. It might then be a good idea to mention an achievement in a previous job if your performance was better there.

Have you reduced costs at your last company?

If you have reduced costs say so - companies are always looking for ways to reduce costs.

You have not done this sort of job before. How will you cope/succeed?

Say that you are the sort of person who aims to succeed at everything you do and that you are very determined and will do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Why should we employ you?

The answer to this question will be based on your previous experience and achievements which relate to the company. At the end you could add that you think there is a good fit between you and the job, and do ask the interviewer for their opinion.

How long do you think it would be before you were making a significant contribution to the team/company?

If you think that you could contribute from day one then say so. Then turn the question round on them and say how soon would they expect it.

How ambitious are you? Would you compete for my job?

Depending on the position you are applying for you may want to sound fairly ambitious, but do not look as if you are after the interviewer’s position.

What do you like and dislike about the job we are discussing?

Likes: stress things such as a new challenge or the opportunity to bring fresh experience to the company. Dislikes: Imply there is nothing to dislike about the job, which is why you are so interested.

Why did you choose a career in …?

Be positive about your reasons. If you have changed careers make a logical argument as to why you did so.

Why are you changing careers?

This question will only be asked if you are making a radical change in your career. Always stress the positive aspects of the change rather than the negative aspects of your previous career - you do not want to come across as someone who is moving just because you hate your old career. Say why you think you will be good in the new career - this should come from your experience and achievements, stress the transferable skills you have, such as leadership ability, etc.

How much does your last job resemble the one you are applying for? What are the differences?

The interviewer is trying to see how well you would fit in to the position you are applying for. So you should stress the similarities rather than the differences. When it comes to discussing the differences it will help your case if you can show that either you have done something similar in the past or that you can quickly pick up the new skills.

What do you think of the last company you worked for?

You should stress the positive aspects of your last company saying that they were a good company to work for. Tell them about the training you received or the work related experience you gained.

Why did you join your previous company? Did they live up to your expectations? Why are you leaving now?

Always be positive about your reasons for joining and leaving a company. Be very careful that you do not say anything negative about your present employer. If you do, the new company will wonder what you will say about them when you leave. You might want to stress that you are looking for a new challenge and that you feel that the company who is interviewing you fits the bill!

Explain the organisational structure in your last company and how you fitted into it?

This sort of question may be used to find out whether your old job is at a comparable level to your new job. If the new job being discussed would be a step up the ladder you will need to show that you are ready for a more demanding position. You may be able to show that you have already had many of the responsibilities and the necessary skills which would be required for the next step.

Why do you want this job?

Think carefully about this question. Stress the positive aspects which have attracted you to applying for this position. Do not mention the negative aspects of your current job or the job in question.

What qualities do you think will be required for this job?

Their advertisement for the job may help you a little bit, but you should also think of the other qualities that may be required. These may include leadership ability, supervisory skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving, analytical skills, etc.

What can you contribute?

This is your chance to shine. Tell them about your achievements in your previous position(s) which are relevant to the new position you are applying for.

Why do you want to work for this company?

Emphasise the positive reasons why you want to join their company, but avoid aspects such as more money or shorter hours. These would not endear you to a prospective employer.

What do you know about this company?

This is your chance to impress the interviewer with your knowledge of their company. Give them a run down of their products/services, sales figures, news, company figures, customers, etc.

What interests you about our product (or service)?

Again, your research into the company should aid you in answering this question.

What can we (the new company) offer that your previous company cannot offer?

Tread carefully here! Again do not mention money. Stress opportunities for personal growth, new challenges, etc.