Valentines Day Special from the heart with pain for the Valentine by the Valentine :)

           கடந்த ரெண்டு வருட காலங்களில் என்  நினைவில் வந்ததை வைத்து எழுதியதன் தொகுப்பே இது..

 

இதில் பெரும்பாலானது எனது twitter -இல் வந்திருக்கலாம்., இருந்தாலும் அனைத்தையும் தொகுத்து ஒரு பதிவாக போட நினைத்ததே இது..

இதை எங்காவது படித்திருந்தாலோ, கேட்டிருந்தாலோ மன்னிக்கவும்….

காதலின் வலி, பிரிவு, ஏக்கம் ஆகியவற்றை சேர்த்து எழுதியதியது தான் இது..

 

                                                                என் படைப்புகள் /வலிகள்..

                                                                  உன் முன்னால் உனக்காக படைக்கிறேன்…

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கனவுகள் காண எனக்கு பிடிக்கும்! ஆனால் கனவுகளில் மட்டும் உன்னை காண – எனக்கு பிடிக்காது!!

 

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கதைகளால் கவிதை சொன்னேன்., கவிதைகளால் அவளது காதலை சொன்னேன்!!!

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உன்னை மறப்பதற்காக நான் கண் அடைக்கவா – இல்லை உன் நினைவுகள் என்னில் வர நான் கண் அடைக்கவா!! அன்பே சொல்வாயா என்னிடம்!!!

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நான் கவிஞ்னாக விரும்பினால்– என் கவிதை தொகுப்புக்கு –

புது அகராதியே தேவைப்படும் – ஆம்

உனை பற்றி வர்ணிக்க – அத்தனை அழகு நீ – என் அன்பே!!!!

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அன்பே!!!! ஆம், நான் ரசனை அற்றவன்!

எனக்கு உன்னை விட எதையும் ரசிக்க தெரியாது!!!

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 “அன்று நீ என்னிடம் சொன்ன வார்த்தைகள்“

இன்றும் என் நினைவிலே – உனக்காக

காத்திருக்கிறேன் என் சகியே – நீ வருவாய் என!!!!

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 கனவொன்று நான் காண–இல்லை உனை கனவாக நான் காண மின்னல் வந்த வேகம்போல என்கனவு(நீ) சிதைந்தது!!!

 

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கனவிலே கூடாரம் வைத்தேன்–அதில் நாம் பேசிய ஒவ்வொரு வார்த்தையிலும், பிரிவு காணாமல் போனது!!!

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கண்ணாடியும் நானும்:

ஒவ்வொரு தடவை கண்ணாடியை பார்க்கும்பொழுது, அது ஆயிரம் அர்த்தங்களை கொடுக்கும், ஆதலால் உனை வெறுக்கிறேன் இன்று முதல்

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பாதங்கள் வலிக்கின்றன… இன்னும்– தேடிக்கொண்டுதான் இருக்கிறேன் என் மீதான உன் காதலை..

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பூ பூவாக இருந்திருந்தால், நீ நீயாக இருந்திருப்பாய் நான், நான் நானாகவும்.. அல்லவா என் அன்பே!!!! #சகியே

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நான் உன்னை காதலிப்பதற்கான காரணம் தெரிந்துவிட்டால் நான் எப்படி கவிஜர்ஆனேன் என்பதும் தெரிந்துவிடும்

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உனக்காக நான் பிறந்தேனோ!! இல்லை.., எனக்காக நீ பிறந்தாயோ!!! நமக்காக பிறந்தது போலும் இந்த #பிரிவு

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நான் நானாக இருக்க விரும்பிய போதெல்லாம்!!! உந்தன் பார்வை எனை உன்னுள் ஈர்த்தது !!!! #தவிப்பு

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எனக்காக நீ இருப்பாயோ!!!

உனக்காக நான் இருப்பேனோ!!                                

நமக்காக யார் இருப்பார் இந்த உலகில் –

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நான் மட்டும் தனிமையில் இருப்பதாய் உணர்ந்தேன்.. நீயும் தனிமையில் வாடுவதை இன்று தான் உணர முடிந்தது..

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பெரும்பாலான அழகிகளை போல நீ அழகான அழகியல்ல., இருந்தாலும் உன் அழகிய கண்கள் எனை வசீகரித்து பேரழகியை போல் காட்டுகிறது!!

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உன்னை முற்றிலும் மறந்த நாட்கள் அதிகம்! உன்னை பார்க்கும் ஒரு நொடியிலே என் பல நாட்கள் முடிந்து போகிறது., உந்தன் தரிசனத்தால்!!

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யாருக்காகவும் எதற்காகவும் மாறமாட்டேன் என்றிருந்த நான் இன்று எதற்காகவே யாருக்காகவோ மாறிகொண்டிருக்கிறேன் அணு அணுவாய்!

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நட்பு மற்றும் காதல் இரண்டிலும் உள்ள பிரிவு., நம்மை வெவ்வேறு உலகத்துக்கு எடுத்துசெல்லும்!! அந்த கொடுமையை அனுபவிக்கிறேன்!!

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உனக்கு புரியாத மொழியில் வர்ணிக்கிறேன் உன்னை இங்கு., அதை பார்க்க நீயுமில்லை படிக்க மொழியுமில்லை உனக்கு!!

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அமிர்தையும் விஷத்தையும் அருந்த தயார்., கொடுப்பது நீயாக இருந்தால் மட்டும்!!

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உன்னை நினைக்கும்போதெல்லாம் நான் படும் மரணவலி வேறு யாருக்கும் வரக்கூடாது என்பதில் உறுதியாக இருக்கிறேன்!!

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நான் அவளையும் அவள் என்னையும் காதலித்தநாட்கள் போய் அவள் என்னையும் நான் அவளையும் வெறுக்கிற காலம் சுகமானது!

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உன்னை மறக்கவும்முடியாமல் வெறுக்கவும்முடியாமல் நான் படும் அவஸ்தை…. அச்சச்சோ!!

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இந்த வாழ்க்கை அவளுக்கானது.. எனக்கானது அல்ல.. அவள் வாழ வேண்டியது …. நான் வாழ்ந்து வீணடிக்க வேண்டியது அல்ல…

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என் கனவுகளை நான் துறந்து விட்டேன்… ஏனெனில் அவள் என்னை தேடி கொண்டிருப்பதால்…

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என் இதயத்தையே உனக்கு பரிசாக தர நான் தயார்., ஆனால் இன்னும் வேறு பரிசை எதிர்பார்க்கிறாய்! உன்திருமணநாளில்!!!

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அனைவரிடமும் சொன்னேன் அவளைபற்றி ஆனால் அவளிடம் என்னைபற்றி சொல்ல மறந்துபோனேன்!

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எனக்காக அவளும் அவளுக்காக நானும் காத்திருக்கபோவதில்லை! இருந்தாலும் பல நினைவுகளுடன் நாம் வாழ்கிறோம்!!

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நீயோ எனக்கு ஒர் தொல்லை! என்னை தினமும் கறங்கடிப்பதும் நீயே! எந்தன் நிரந்தர போதையும் நீயே!!! மறக்கவும்/மறுக்கவும் முடியாமல் நான்!!

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உன்னுடனான என் காதலை தேடுவதிலேயே முடிந்து விடுகிறது என் (நம்) வாழ்க்கை! – நிஜம்.

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நீ என் அருகில் இல்லாத நாட்கள் என்றும் ஒரு சிறந்த நாளாக முழுமை அடைவதில்லை !! 

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என் இதயத்தை வெறுக்கிறேன் அது எனதாக அல்லாமல் அவளது இதயமாக துடிப்பதனால்!!

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கனவுகளை அடுக்கிகொண்டே இருக்கிறோம் என்றாவது முழிப்போம் என்ற நம்பிக்கையில்…

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பல கதவுகளை தட்டுகிறோம்!கடைசியில் திறப்பது ஏனோ குடிசைகள் தான்!! வாழ்க்கை!!  

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கனவுகளை வரிகளாக்கினேன் நிஜத்தை வலிகளாக்கினேன்  

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உனது ஓர் சிரிப்புக்கு விலை கேட்டேன் சொல்லாமல் சிரித்தே கொல்கிறாய் என் அன்பே!!

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காதலிப்பவன் எல்லாம் கவிதை எழுதினால் இந்த உலகமே கவிதைகளால் சூழ்ந்து இருக்கும்!!  

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காதலிப்பவன் எல்லாம் கவிதை எழுத மாட்டான் காதலை ரசிப்பவன் மட்டுமே கவிதை எழுதுவான்

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நான் உன்னிடம் வரும்போது நீ எதிர்க்கிறாய் ஏனோ நீ என்னிடம் வரும்போது நானும் எதிர்க்கிறேன்!!

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உன் இதயத்திலிருந்து சிரிக்கிறாய் அதை உன் உதடுகள் மறைக்கிறது இருப்பினும் உன் கண்கள் அதை காட்டி கொடுக்கிறது!!

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நீ சிரிக்க நினைக்கிறாய் ஆனால் ஏனோ சிரிக்க மறுக்கிறாய்!!

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பிரிந்து சென்றவர்களின் நினைவுகளால் நான் சோர்ந்துவிடுகிறேன்! அத்தகைய நினைவுகள் இனி யாருடனும் வேணாம்!

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உன்னை என் லிஸ்ட்டில் இருந்து தூக்க பலதடவை முயற்சித்தேன், ஆனால் தினமும் நீ அனுப்பும் GM-க்காக வைத்திருக்கிறேன் list-ல்!!!

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பல நினைவுகளை புதைத்து போட குழி தோண்டுகிறோம், நினைவுகளுடன் நாமும் குழியில்!!  

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முடிந்துவிட்டது என முடிவெடுக்கும் தருவாயில் ஆரம்பிப்பது தான் வாழ்க்கை! திருமணவாழ்க்கை 🙂 காதல்வாழ்க்கை 😦

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நான் உனக்காகவும் நீ எனக்காகவும் சிரிப்பதில்லை மனதால்! நமக்காக சிரிக்கின்றன தன் உயிரை மாய்த்து நம் கையில் ஊஞ்சலாடும் அழகியரோஜாப்பூ!

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யாருக்காக வாழ்வது என்று ஒர் முடிவெடிப்பதிலே முடிந்து போகிறது வாழ்க்கை! நமக்கு பிடித்தவர்களுக்காகவா அல்லது நம்மை பிடித்தவர்களுக்காகவா!  

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எவ்ளோ கடவுள்தான் இருந்தாலும்., எப்டி தான் பிரார்த்தனை செய்தாலும்., சில காதல்கள் தோல்வியில் தான் முடிகின்றன!! – ஏனோ!!!

 

Few in Malayalam

 

നാം ജീവിക്കുന്ന ഓരോ നിമിഷവും അവൾക്കു വേണ്ടി മാത്രം ജീവിക്കന്നും.. ആരാ അവൾ അമ്മയോ അതോ ജീവിത പങ്ങാഴിയോ!

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ആര്ക്കോ വേണ്ടി മരപിച്ചു പോകുന്ന ആ മനസ്! എന്നെങ്കിലും ഒരുദിവസം അലിയും എന്ന പ്രതീക്ഷയിൽ കാത്തിരുക്കുന്ന ഞാൻ.. സഹിയെ നിൻറെ താണ് ഈ ജീവിതം.

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ഒരാളെ മാത്രമേ ആത്മാര്‍ഥമായി പ്രണയിക്കാന്‍ സാധിക്കൂ .. അത് മറക്കുന്നത് എങ്ങനെയെന്നു മനസിലാകുന്നില്ല.. മറക്കില്ല..!

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With Love.,

— Sree., 

Contact me @ Sreejith

Interview tips :

There are, of course, the obvious things that you should do for any job interview.

• You should dress smartly and be “ready for business.”
• You should have a copy of your CV and any recent correspondence between us to hand.
• You should be on time.

In addition to these things that apply to any interview, there are three maxims that we think you may find helpful:

 

Be prepared

At this stage in your career, you need to prepare for a challenging interview. You will need to be able to articulate your strengths, describe your experience succinctly and to your best advantage, and tell us your career goals. There is no harm in practising beforehand, although anything that sounds over-rehearsed or scripted is unlikely to come across well.

 

Be proactive

Prepare a list of questions that you can ask your interviewer or interviewers, but keep it short and to the point. In your preparation, you will have thoroughly researched our organization and the specific business unit in which you want to work. You should have specific and intelligent questions that relate directly to the position for which you are applying.

 

Be yourself

We have an approachable and honest culture. We want and expect to see the real you at interview. That’s what interviews are for, and you wouldn’t want to get a job where you had to pretend to be someone you are not. For our part, we will answer your questions frankly and openly.

— Sreejith.P

Source : EY

Is there any ways to boost your self confidence??

How many times during your growing years did your parents tell you to walk straight or sit up straight? You may have casually dismissed it, or maybe you didn’t really pay attention. As an adult, though, you realize the wisdom of the advice.

 

Simple practices like these don’t just help you physically but also psychologically. Psychologists say that there are many little ways that can instantly help boost self-confidence.

Here are some easy tips on how you can do just that.

Grooming

The first thing that works for a confident person is his or her personal hygiene. Right from your hair, your face, your body, your fingers, and your skin — keep them clean and well maintained. If you have a body odour problem, take remedial measures (use deodorants and bactericidal soaps).

Check your teeth and get them fixed if there is a problem. Brush everyday twice, if you can, even after meals. You can even pop in a mint after your meals.

Take care of your skin by eating the right food and drinking lots of water. If it needs more care, take help from professionals.

Knowing you look your best is an easy and effective way to help you act your best.

Dress for success

Dressing well and appropriately can do wonders for one’s self esteem. Many of us wear clothes that look nice on the clothes rack but do not necessarily suit our body type. Wear clothes that fit you well. If you are on the healthier side, wear clothes that aren’t too tight yet not loose or baggy, which just adds to the bulk and does not make you look any better.

Dressing well does not mean you need to spend your entire salary investing in designer brands. Choose your clothes wisely — it’s quality not quantity that counts. Pick up a few outfits that make a statement instead of loads of outfits that do nothing for your confidence.

The other thing to do is watch the popular verdict. If most people say pink is your colour and you feel comfortable wearing pink, do it.

Good posture

Good posture has an immediate and lasting impact on your confidence. Do you recollect the time you were at the door, about to face an interview? What did you do instinctively? Didn’t you take a deep breath? By doing that two things happen — your stomach goes in and your head is held high.

Always hold your head high, throw your shoulders back, keep your back straight and walk with confident steps. Practice in the mirror a few times to make sure your doing it right, without looking too stiff.

Walk smart

Do you take small, shuffling steps? Do you fling your arms around when you walk? Stop! You may be doing something sub-consciously that does not really compliment your style.

Be aware of how you walk. Be quick and energetic with a spring in your step. Think of a nice outdoor activity that you like doing, feeling the breeze on your face and letting your heart guide your walk.

If you are still not comfortable, try this age-old trick. Place a big book on your head and try to walk without dropping it. This is a great way to improve posture and gait.

Smile often

To complete the look, make sure to smile. Smile as often as you can and, if you can manage, let a tiny smile hang around the corners of your mouth.

In all your interactions, look people in the eye, greet them and smile. You’ll see the other person transform in front of you.

Be empathic

Your confidence levels rise drastically when you successfully connect with people around you. For that you need to be empathic towards your family, friends and colleagues to begin with. Once you can deal and help other people with their emotions and problems, you immediately increase your influence with your circle of friends, acquaintances and colleagues.

Learn to calm yourself

This is probably the most important factor when it comes to confidence — being able to face every situation calmly. But this does not come naturally to everyone, which is why you need to train yourself.

Find activities that calm you — like talking a walk, listening to music, dancing, talking to your friends, reading, writing, gardening, cooking — any activity that makes you feel happy. Do it once or twice a week or month, depending on the time you have.

Meditation techniques help too.

Empower yourself

Knowledge almost always boosts self-confidence. Empower yourself with knowledge — of your surroundings, of your job, of people, of the world around you. A good grasp of current events helps you strike up meaningful conversation and ensures that you’re not left out.

One of the simplest things to do is read the newspaper, talk to people and be aware and observant.

Keep a soul knick-knack

A soul knick-knack can help you tide over those times when your confidence is tested. It could be your guru’s photo, a gift from a loved one, your lucky charm, or even a photograph of a loved one. This soul knick-knack needs to be something that can bring a smile to your face, specially during testing times.

Find solutions to problems

Do not procrastinate or run away from your problems. The sign of a confident person is that he or she takes the problem head on and finds a solution. If you don’t think you can handle it on your own, there is no shame in seeking help.

Talk about it with friends or colleagues, or write it down while listing out various solutions, pros and cons.

 

By Sreejith

Source : rediff.com

3 Critical Questions Leaders Must Ask: Improve Employee Goal Success

Employees need to know what they can do to be successful and help the organization or company succeed. Goals can provide a line of site for the employee and allow him or her feel that they are making important contributions and are valued. Employees with goals are more committed.

The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score. ~Bill Copeland

Do you want to improve employee goal success? Here are three questions every leader should ask themselves while evaluating employee goals. If anyone of these three questions cannot be answered in the affirmative, then you might want to reconsider the goal. 

1. Is the goal achievable? As leaders we want our employees to succeed. Failing to achieve an impossible goal can be demoralizing to the employee. Once it becomes clear that the goals won’t be achieved; motivation will wane quickly.
2. Is the goal difficult? This might seem like it is in conflict with whether the goal is achievable, but it is different. The goal must stretch the employee. Successfully stretching employees will naturally improve productivity.
3. Will the goal move the strategic pendulum? Every employee goal should be linked to a company or team strategy. The employee needs to know how their success affects the organizations success.

What other things might you consider to improve employee goal success?

Author : Mike Rogers
Founder and Owner of Teamwork and Leadership

 

Skills every IT professional MUST have !!!

A career in the field of information technology (IT) is one of the most sought these days. Most engineering college graduates land up in the IT industry. While, a job as a software engineer looks very lucrative at first glance, once you get into the industry, you realize that it is not just your technical skills that will keep you in the race.




















You need something more to ensure that you are able to do a good job. In other words, you need some extra skills to ensure that you are able to keep the job after you land it. These extra skills are called 'soft skills'.

• 12 things you CV should NOT have?

What are the advantages of soft skills?
Your soft skills or people skills decide how fast and well you climb the ladder of success. Here are some of the advantages that your soft skills can reap for you:
~ They help you grow in your career
~ They give you an eye to identify and create opportunities
~ They help develop relationships with your colleagues and clients
~ They develop good communication and leadership qualities in you
~ They help you think beyond dollars.
After reading the advantages your soft skills can get you, you would want to know what is it that you need as a technical person to grow as a professional and climb the ladder of success.  
Here are some soft skills which will help you grow not just as a professional but also as a person: 
~ A never-say-die attitude
Any task that comes to you or your team, undertake with a can-do attitude. Slowly you will observe that you and your team have become the favourite of the management. Every accomplished task boosts your self confidence and pushes you one step closer to success.

• From College to Corporate : What you need to know

~ Communication
This includes verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Be sure that you are able to put across your point clearly and confidently. As an IT professional you will need to work with colleagues and clients of various nationalities and backgrounds. Ensure that you are able communicate clearly with them. This applies to teleconferencing as well.
~ Learn to listen
Listening is an essential part of communication. Ensure that you listen attentively. This will help make the other party feel comfortable while interacting with you and improve your communications.
~ Be a team player
Help your team members help themselves. Be friendly and approachable. If your team is stuck somewhere look out for ideas to overcome the obstacle together.

• 6 ways to be a great boss

~ Learn to delegate
Chances are you will have junior members on the team. Recognize their strengths and delegate them the right work.  
~ Give credit to those who deserve it
Do not all the credit for a job well done. Pass on praise or recognition from superiors to team members who deserve it. Doing it publicly or in front of your boss will further instill a feeling of confidence among your team.
 ~ Motivate yourself and others
As you look ahead to grow in your career you will need to deal with various people under you. You can not expect quality results from a team whose motivational level is too low. So, stay motivated and keep others motivated.

• 10 ways to boost your self-confidence

~ Develop leadership qualities
A leader is a person whom people are ready to follow. Develop qualities that will make people follow you not because they are required to but because they want to. Even while operating in a team, take a role to lead and facilitate the work for other members.
~ Control your sense of humor
When you are working with people from various cultures you need to be extra careful with your sense of humor and gestures. Behavior that is acceptable among Indian colleagues might be considered obscene or disrespectful by people from other cultures. Stay away from controversial topics or ideas in the office.
~ Mentoring
This is a quality one needs to develop in order to grow. If you want to grow in the hierarchy, you need to help sub-ordinates grow. Be a good mentor. Help them understand things better. This not only improves the work environment but also improves your work relationships.

• Stagnating at work? A mentor could help

~ Handling criticism
When you are working with people, at times you will be criticized while at others you will be required to criticize your colleagues or sub-ordinates. Ensure that you take the criticism constructively and look at it as an opportunity to grow. Similarly, while criticizing others choose your words carefully and keep it professional. Destructive criticism will lead to loss of respect and trust. Let your criticism help the other person grow.
~ IT-preneur- Like an entrepreneur, have a risk-taking attitude. Learn to take responsibility for failures and pride in a job well done.
~ Managing spoil sports
While working in a team there will always be one or two people with a negative attitude. This attitude can be contagious. Employ tactics to deal with such people and improve motivation.
~E-tiquette
Keep an eye on your e-mails for proper language. Open up the e-mail with a suitable address and end with a thanking note. Your words should convey the correct meaning and invoke the desired action.
~ Multitasking
As you climb the ladder of success, you will need to handle work from various fields. For example, you will have to interact with your technical team on project success, with the HR department for team appraisal and recruitment, with clients on project requirements or problems etc. Organise and plan to fit in all the required activities into your schedule.
Once you have developed these soft skills along with your technical skills you will find that you are a lot more confident about your capabilities.

Kshipra Singh

About Author : He is a contributing to CareerRide.com, a website that addresses technical and personal aspects of an IT interview.

— Sreejith.P

Looking for a job: You wants versus needs!!

When you’re job searching, it can sometimes seem like you’re in a dysfunctional relationship. It’s always about what the companies want and what you’re willing to compromise to make them happy. Consider this your intervention: You’re in this relationship, too, and it’s time to start asking for what you want.

When evaluating a position, decide what’s on your list of requirements and what items are preferred, but not necessary. This will help you get what you want and increase your chances for long-term career happiness and success.

Career path 
Are you moving closer to your dream job? When looking for a job, consider what direction you want to take your career. Doing so can help you narrow down which jobs to consider. Ask yourself: Is this relevant to my educational background, does this get me a step further in my career, or can it open up new doors for me? Is having a career important, or am I looking for a job strictly to pay the bills?

Dress code
Is your inner fashionista a factor in the job you’re seeking? Dress code can have more of an impact on career satisfaction than you may think. Does the position you’re looking for require you to wear a uniform? Will you be expected to wear a suit most of the time? How much of your salary are you willing to spend on work clothes? Consider what you’d prefer to wear, and look for companies that are compatible with your style.

Education 
Some companies offer tuition reimbursement and other educational opportunities to their employees, including access to seminars, workshops and certifications. Research the companies that interest you, and find out what they offer. While you’ll typically find more opportunities at larger companies, organizations of any size may provide some degree of training.

Insurance and benefits
Are you on somebody else’s insurance plan, or are you looking for a job with health benefits? Determine which type of insurance you’d prefer and which benefits may not be as important to you. This will help you figure out what questions to ask hiring managers when discussing benefits.

Location
Are you willing to relocate for a great job? Is commuting an option for you? Or are you more interested in staying local? Being more flexible may give you more opportunities in your job search. Also, consider if working from home is an option. Is it realistic, and do you have the self-discipline to work independently?

Salary
Do you have a certain income that you need to make to pay the bills? How flexible are your salary requirements? Although salary negotiations don’t usually happen until after you receive a job offer, keep in mind what kind of budget you have and what your paycheck needs to be.

Travel
Are you looking for a job in which you can travel? Consider how much you’d be willing to travel for a job. Some positions require driving long distances or flying, while others only require working at one location.

Wellness opportunities
Wellness opportunities such as paid gym memberships or bicycles are increasingly being offered to employees to encourage healthy lifestyles and keep insurance costs low. Are you interested in better managing your well-being? Determine whether the companies you’re researching offer wellness opportunities to their employees.

After you decide what you want out of your job, you’ll have a clearer picture of what positions you should be seeking and which companies offer the most relevant benefits. The key to any good relationship is being honest about what you want and working to get it.

About Author : 

Susan Ricker is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.

— Sreejith.P

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Dressing for Success at Work

Company dress codes are a never-ending battle in the working world. Have a look on few here.. 

 

Battle No. 1: Employees misinterpret the dress code or they don’t abide by it.

Battle No. 2: Companies have a code in place but don’t enforce it.

Battle No. 3: Companies don’t have a dress code but they still reprimand employees for wearing certain attire. Or,

Battle No. 4: There’s constant objection from certain industries along the lines of, “Why do I have to look nice at work if I don’t see anybody?”

 

If you’re a sales employee who meets with clients every day, for example, it makes sense to dress professionally. But for the writer who sits in his cube all day and rarely sees the sun, let alone another person, does it really matter what he’s wearing?

If he wants to be promoted, it does. In a new CareerBuilder.com survey, 41 percent of employers said that people who dress better or more professionally tend to be promoted more often than others in their organization.

Where do wardrobes really matter?

Dressing professionally is more important in some industries than it is in others, According to the survey, according to the survey. Financial services is one industry that places the most emphasis on professional work attire. Fifty-five percent of workers in this sector say well-dressed employees are more likely to be promoted than others. An additional 51 percent of sales representatives say the same thing about the likelihood of promotions in their industry.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, only 33 percent of manufacturing employers and 37 percent of IT employers say that professional attire influences whether or not an employee gets promoted.

Employer restrictions

Especially in the warmer months of the year, employees take advantage of more relaxed dress codes. But, professionalism shouldn’t decrease as temperatures rise. How you dress plays a critical role in how others perceive you at work. Dressing professionally in the office, despite the urge to wear a tank top and shorts, will help you project a motivated image to your boss and co-workers.

To many employers’ dismay, traditional dress codes aren’t always enough to keep employees from dressing inappropriately. In order to force employees to dress more professionally, some employers are banning certain items of clothing in order to limit the options workers have when it comes to their work wardrobes.

Sixty-four percent of employers surveyed have banned flip flops, while an additional 49 percent have forbidden mini-skirts. Thirty-eight percent banned sleeveless shirts and 28 percent have prohibited jeans. More than one-third (35 percent) of companies have gone as far as to send employees home for unsuitable work garb.

Here are four tips for dressing professionally on the job:

– Stock your closet — Start with the versatile basics, such as a pair of black pants, a dark pant suit, some button-down collared shirts and a classic pair of dark shoes. Once you have the staples, you can continue to build your wardrobe to give you plenty of professional options.

– Keep it neat and clean — Make sure your pants, shirts and other clothes are ironed, stain-free and in good condition. When your clothes look sloppy, so do you.

– Steer clear of bar attire — Don’t mistake the office for your local watering hole. Leave the slinky shirts, tight pants and cut off t-shirts at home.

– Look the part — Have a client presentation or a meeting with the CEO? Dress for the part, making sure you choose appropriate articles of clothing for your role.

 

— Sreejith.p

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About Author :

Rosemary Haefner is the vice president of human resources for CareerBuilder.com. She is an expert in recruitment trends and tactics, job seeker behavior, workplace issues, employee attitudes and HR initiatives.

Why 3 Jobs Are Better Than One?

[[ 10 ways to maximize your ‘portfolio career’  ]]

Just as the riskiest financial investment strategy is to have all of your money in one place, the riskiest career management strategy is to have all of your income from one organization unless you are in a critical role and have skills that are difficult to find in the labor market.

To enjoy job security and professional fulfillment in this new employment reality, you should have a “portfolio career” that includes multiple and simultaneous income streams or “career acts.” Career acts can include an eBay business, part-time job, profitable hobby, non-executive board seat, franchise, authored book, affiliate links on your blog, weekend jazz trio, etc.

Here are 10 tips for managing career acts in a portfolio career:

Diversify
Start maximizing your talents to generate broad-based income streams. Some career acts can be slow and steady sources of income, while others can be higher-risk with higher potential reward. Professions such as nursing or teaching science are low-risk sources of guaranteed income, whereas starting a small business has a higher risk, with potential for a much higher reward.

Invest intelligently
To build income-generating career acts, you will need to invest in yourself, your business, your network and the like. You may need, for example, to return to school for a degree or training program, to invest in equipment or supplies, or to attend a conference or some other networking event. Manage the financial risk incurred by being realistic about your talents and abilities and making sure you have the tenacity and effectiveness to take full advantage of your investments.

Actively manage your portfolio
Your career acts will need different investments and have different trajectories for growth. Today’s careers are actively self-managed.

Invest prudently
Start protecting your time and your discretionary spending, as you may need both to start a new career act.

Maintain high ethical standards
Do not add career acts that a reasonable supervisor wouldn’t consider or that would use company time or resources for your private gain. At the same time, remember that you did not take a vow of poverty when you became employed.

Sell high
Many people actively manage how they enter an organization but passively manage their exit, often waiting for a layoff, reorganization or something else to force their departure. If you work for an unsupportive supervisor, have no opportunities for growth or dislike what you are doing, start planning your exit while you still have an income stream.

Know your tolerance for risk
Entrepreneurship is not right for everyone. Find a mix of career acts that do not add anxiety to your life and that align with your talents.

Trust your hunches
Do not let anyone tell you that you lack focus or should get serious about one career. Careers today are moving further away from the traditional 40-hour-per-week employer to more self-directed opportunities for generating income.

Understand the data
Speak with multiple people who occupy any career act you would like to have. There are often different ways to achieve the same career goal. Some ways may take less time and less money but produce the same result.

Seek advice
Often people have a hard time understanding ways they can use their talents and abilities. Speak to trusted friends or advisers who know you well and want to see you succeed about what they see you doing. You will be surprised at how well others can spotlight your talents and give you ideas.

A well-managed portfolio career can provide greater income, personal fulfillment and professional security. What income-generating opportunity can you create for yourself that would use your talents and skills, in a way you would like to work? Make a plan and start growing your amazing portfolio career.

— Sreejith.P

Touch with me @anisree0

Source : CareerBuilder

About Author :

Paula Caligiuri, Ph.D. is the author of “Get a Life, Not a Job: Do What You Love and Let Your Talents Work for You” (FT Press, 2010). She is a work psychologist and Professor in the Human Resource Management Department at Rutgers University where she directs the Center for HR Strategy.

Small poem for Women’s on Women’s Day celebration :)

Dedicating this 2 all Womens of the world.. 

                                                  பெண்மையே பெருமை

மண் நோக்கியே  மாய்ந்து போனாய் அன்று
விண் நோக்கியே  வான்வெளி  கண்டாய் இன்று !

அச்சத்தை அடிமையாக்கு
மிச்சத்தை துச்சமாக்கு
உச்சத்தை உனதாக்கு !

அடைக்கும் தாழ்களை உடைத்தெறி
தடுக்கும் மூடரை வேரறி!

ரணங்களை  மண்ணிலிடு –  வெற்றி
கோலங்களை விண்ணிலிடு !

மூச்சையும் கொஞ்சம் மூட்டி விடு –  உன்
முனங்கலும் முழக்கமாய் முட்டட்டும் !

உயிர் தந்து அன்னை ஆனாய்
துணை தந்து துணைவி ஆனாய் – அந்தமாய்
ஆறடி தந்து அனைத்துமே நீ ஆனாய் !

பெண் பெருமை பாட மகாவி வேண்டா
ஒரு மழலை போதும்    –  அதன்
அம்மா என்றொரு  சொல் போதும் !

பெண்மையே ஒரு பெருமை தான் –  உன் அன்பால்
யாவும் உனக்கு அடிமைதான் !!!

 

by

“Poet-U” காளிதாஸ்

 

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உனக்காக எல்லாம் உனக்காக!!!! @ Everything for you!!!

நான் தோல்வியை  விரும்புகிறேன்

தோற்பது உன்னிடமெனில்

நான் கோபத்தை விரும்புகிறேன்

நீ கோபபடுவதாக இருந்தால்

எனக்கு கண்ணீரை பிடிக்கும்  

 ஆறுதல் சொல்ல என்னருகில்  நீ இருப்பாய் எனில்

எனக்கு கவிதை பிடிக்கும்

அதை ரசிக்க என்னருகில் நீ இருப்பாய் எனில்

நான்  மரணத்தை விரும்புகிறேன்

உன் நினைவுகளில் நான் என்றும் வாழ்வேன் எனில்

 by

Poet-U Sreejith

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