Most Common Interview Mistakes ,Oops!

In our last post we discussed about Job Interview Success and Tips for Interviews. Now here we are going to discuss interview mistakes that we commonly do in our interview.

Do not Discuss on salary before getting a job offer

In an interview sometimes you may be asked about salary needs. If you tell an amount which is lower than what the employer is planning to pay then most likely he may not pay you more and you may lost potential income. If you tell an amount that is too high then the employer may be that you will not to take the job at the salary. After receiving job offer, it is perfectly acceptable to negotiate on salary - generally an employer will not retract his job offer. But discussing on salary before the offer is given must be avoided .

Not Recognizing your strengths and weaknesses.

Only you can understand your strengths and weaknesses. You must be able to specify your strengths and your weaknesses.

Arriving Late

Running late not only suggests poor time management skills, but shows a lack of respect for the company, the position and even your interviewer.Budget your time so that you make it to the interview five to ten minutes early.

Not Knowing Anything About the Company

When you walk into a job interview, knowledge of the company's history, goals and current activity proves to the interviewer that you are not only prepared for the interview, but also that you want to be a part of the organization.

Talking Too Much

Keep your focus on the job at hand and, even if a personal issue arises, concentrate on discussing your qualifications and skills .

Bad-mouthing for Your old Employer

You should not look like a complainer. Do not bad - mouthing for your old employer .

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Tips to write a GOOD Resume for freshers !

In our last Post ' What you should NEVER include in your resume ! ' we talked about what we should  not include in our resume.Now in this post we have tried to include best things that must be in your resume.

Use keywords in your resume that match with what the employer is looking for :

Review the advertisements posted and use the key words in your resume to match with what the employer is looking for. You must showcase to the employer your relevant skills and qualification to suit that particular position.

Think of what makes you unique :

Remember your resume is marketing a brand called you. It is a tool that you could use to your benefit if it is crafted well. See that you enlist your features and benefits that they just can’t be missed. Think of what makes you unique and definitely include that. Make sure that all the relevant information is there.

Number of Page in Resume:

Recruiters never read your resume; they do a spot check of your resume.Lengthy resume does not make you more impressive, and there are many other reasons to keep your resume short too.There is a good practice to keep your resume to one page when you have less than 5 years of experience or at maximum two pages .

Use an appropriate font size:

See that your resume reads easily. Format it carefully, use an appropriate font which is no smaller than 10.

Use Tables in Your Resume:

Use tables to show your year wise qualifications. It helps interviewer to understand your achievements easily.

Use of Bullets:

Use bullets in your resume to show . It gives good visibility to the interviewer .

Add Your Projects:

Candidates must add their top 3 - 4 projects in their resume either academic project or industrial projects.  

Get someone else to review your resume:

Ask someone to review your resume before you send it so that any flaws can be picked out and rectified. Also ask them to ask you questions based on your resume so you can practice answering convincingly.

Create an email proof formatting:

It is very likely that you will end up sending your resume via email to most companies. Apart from having a Word document ready to go as an attachment, you should also have a text version of your resume that does not look disfigured in the body of the email or in online forms. Attachments might get blocked by spam filters, and many people just prefer having the resume on the body of the email itself.

You can download  10 free resume templates

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Job Interview Success and Tips for Interviews

Employers look for a person who will be a pleasure to work with and who can work into the company’s work atmosphere just as much as they look for skills. Keep that in mind when conversing with potential employers.

Remain positive during the interview

During the interview try to remain as cool as possible. Ask for clarification if you're not sure what's been asked and remember that it is perfectly acceptable to take a moment or two to frame your responses so you can be sure too fully answer the question.

Do not speak negatively

Do not speak negative about your current or  former employer or give any confidential information that you shouldn't. We have seen people lose out on jobs by criticizing former employers or by mentioning things about their current employer that they should not have.

Practice Makes Perfect

Have a career counselor or friends and family ask you a list of questions and give you feedback.Film your responses and review your performance.

If appropriate ask questions

After completing major part of interview , if appropriate, ask some questions , they will know enployer your interest in the job .

Do some research before interview

When you walk into a job interview, knowledge of the company's history, goals and current activity proves to the interviewer that you are not only prepared for the interview, but also that you want to be a part of the organization.

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10 free resume templates for IT jobs

10 free resume templates for IT jobs in the high-tech industry.  Information-Technology and Computer Science occupations with sample resumes for free download: Software Developer, Web Developer, Entry-Level Software Engineer, Database Administrator / DBA, Oracle Developer, LAMP Developer, Perl / Python Developer, IT Project Manager, Computer Programmer, Network Manager, Computer Technician, LAN Administrator, Software Quality Assurance, Info Security, more.  

These are free sample resume for your reference. It gives a brief outline to frame a standard resume to catch the attention of your employer. Update your resume with your skills and job profile in your present and previous organization. We hope the sample will help you in getting you your desired position.All  resume examples in Microsoft Word

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What you should NEVER include in your resume !

Avoid Bad grammar and obscure words

Describing yourself as a "Verry detail oriented multi-taster" is likely to get no other response than, "Yeah, right" before it's passed around the HR department for laughs--and then tossed. And don't try to impress with big words. No one needs to know you are endowed with "sophrosyne," when "good sense" will do.

Cut out all the irrelevant work experiences

If you're still listing that prized shift leader position from your high school days, it's time to move on.Yes, you might've been the "king of making milkshakes," but unless you're planning on redeeming that title, it's time to get rid of all that clutter.

Your short-term jobs.

Short-term jobs raise red flags for hiring managers, who will wonder if you were fired, couldn't do the work, or had trouble getting along with co-workers. Plus, a few months on a job won't typically be useful in showing any real accomplishments or advancement anyway.

Any Personal Data Beyond Your Contact Information

Do not include any personal information beyond your address, email, and phone number. Leave out your age,religion, political affiliation, and the names and ages of your spouse and/or children. While some of this information may be required in a CV, it should be left out of a resume.

Your salary

Resumes don't typically include a salary history, so candidates who include it come across as naive. And by sharing that information unbidden, you'll also compromise your negotiating power later.

Extra pages

If you're in your 20s, your resume should only be one page; there's not enough experience to justify a second one. If you're older, two pages are fine, but you go over that limit at your own peril. Hiring managers may spend only 20 or 30 seconds on your application initially, so extra pages are either ignored or they dilute the impact of the others. Your resume should be for highlights, not extensive detail.

Avoid Negative Words/Ideas

Avoid saying what you did not do or have not yet accomplished; focus on what you have done or are in the process of achieving. For example, if you are still in college, do not say "not yet graduated," but instead list the year in which you will graduate. If you didn't graduate, simply list the dates you attended. Instead of saying that you have "limited experience" in administrative work, simply provide examples of your previous experience.

"References Available Upon Request"

Generally it is assumed that a job applicant will have references. Instead of including the references on your resume or saying "references available upon request," you can send the hiring manager a separate sheet of references or wait until you are asked to provide references.

Criminal Record

If you get hired, the company will likely conduct a search of your criminal record. However, there is no need to include this information on your resume.

A crazy objective

So you want to be the next Bill Gates. Terrific! And you may even have the chops to make it happen. But please don't put it in your objective statement. Outlandish, overconfident, or "out there" objective statements almost always ensure that the rest of your resume isn't read.

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Build a Career in Android !

What is Android

Android is a free, open source, mobile platform operating system that was introduced, with the help of Google, by the Open Handset Alliance in November of 2007. Since then, Android’s popularity has skyrocketed, giving mobile app developers plenty of reason to celebrate.

Android System and Architecture

Dalvik VM (Android counterpart of JVM). Android Platform Versions.

 Android application development

Android application development helps the developers to create new and powerful mobile application quickly and easily as per the needs and demands of users. Since Android application development can run on Linux platforms and supports Java, it helps to create third party applications together by integration. Android application development comes with so many core application inclusions like SMS, E-mail compatibility, Personal Information Management Program, Web browser, Google Map application, Picture viewer, Music Player, Amazon MP3 store and also facility to download third party applications.

List of Mobile App Development Companies/Developers in India

Halosys Technologies
Location : New Delhi
Website : http://www.halosys.com/

Tech Ahead Software
Location : Noida
Website : http://www.techaheadcorp.com/

Shah Deep International Business Solutions Ltd
Location : Noida
Website : http://www.shahdeepinternational.com/

Mobisoft Technologies
Location : Noida
Website : http://mobisofttechnologies.com/

Quytech
Location : Gurgaon
Website : http://www.quytech.com/

Softweb Solutions
Location : Ahmedabad
Website : http://www.softwebsolutions.com/

Fusion Informatics PVT Ltd
Location :  Ahmedabad
Website : http://www.fusioninformatics.com/

Inheritx Solutions PVT Ltd
Location : Ahmedabad
Website : http://inheritx.com/

CDN Solutions Group
Location : Indore
Website : http://www.cdnsol.com/

Stark Infotech
Location : Pune
Website : http://www.starkinfotech.com/

LogicTree IT Solutions
Location : Hyderabad/Bangalore
Website : http://www.logictreeit.com/

Wit Innovation Technologies
Location : Bangalore
Website : http://www.witinnovation.com/

Xoriant
Location :  Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata
Website : http://www.xoriant.com/

Sybrant Technologies PVT Ltd
Location : Chennai
Website : http://www.sybrant.com/

Zylog Systems
Location : Chennai
Website : http://www.zsl.com/in/

BlazeDream Technologies (P) Ltd
Location : Chennai
Website : http://www.blazedream.com/

RMN Infotech PVT Ltd
Location : Hyderabad
Website : http://www.rmninfotech.com/

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