Toffee Jar!
One of the fondest memories we have as kids is - finding our way to the toffee jar kept hidden from us in the kitchen cupboard. Remember when we used…
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April 14, 2021
How to write an effective E-Mail
We send a lot of e-mails every day, some are short with few lines, some are long with many paragraphs But the question is - How many of these are…
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April 13, 2021
3 Months notice period exists in most Tech companies today!
How does it impact employees & companies? If a company offers a techie, he accepts the offer, puts in his papers. Then for the next 3 months he keeps looking.…
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July 17, 2019
Who wrote the world’s first & greatest “Resume”?
In the year 1482, at 30 yrs, Leonardo da Vinci wanted to find work in Milan. He had several talents including being a designer of bridges, a boat builder, a…
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June 11, 2019
Is Linkedin dying?
Is LinkedIn actually dying? 2 years ago when I started on Linkedin, it was all about Learning & Networking. Now Linkedin seems more about Marketing & Entertainment. The value that…
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June 8, 2019
What does Company name as “Confidential” mean on Linkedin?
I have always wondered, what is the answer to this 'confidential' question. It could mean any of these things: 1. person is not working currently, does not want to show…
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May 26, 2019
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle”
Everyone is fighting their own battles. These words changed the way I looked at life & lived life. Powerful words show what battles the world is going through today. At…
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April 11, 2019
“I cleared all interviews, asked for a 100% salary hike in the HR round, got rejected”
"I was told my expectations are unrealistic, but I am underpaid so why cant I ask for a salary hike?" This young professional asked me this question. I see several…
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March 15, 2019
“Your candidature is on hold”, But what does this mean?
Several years back I remember asking a recruiter, "Why is my candidature on hold?" He had no answer, he just shared what the hiring manager said to him. Over the…
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January 24, 2019
What is Character Quotient (CQ) ?
What is your Character Quotient (CQ)? Take this simple quiz to find out Answer in Yes or No 1. Are you able to always Hold yourself back when you are…
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January 1, 2019