Deadly Career Management Misconceptions....

you have provided a realistic picture over career managment.Very nice.

Very insightful but i dont agree with point no.1 of yours. Today companies are overtly dependent on professional qualifications, people dont have time for an experienced candidate. I am the best example - i dont have an MBA from a premier B school but have the confidence that i can challenge any B schooler and out perform him but who cares or listens ? Certainly not employers ! The first thing they look for in your CV is your qualification and not the years of experience. See the job postings themselves - they all start with, "MBA graduates from premier institutions...." Can anyone challenge me and get me a job in a top notch MNC just on the basis of my experience. I am game for it !

Good one !

Excellent information.

nice Anand it's a nice information to share.

Thanks Anand for sharing the glaring facts about the thought process of all most all employee.
A mind blowing write up.

Thanks,Anand for referral and sharing the comprehensive guide lines in furthering one's career.As a matter of fact what continues to keep one happy in the job market is the excitement and challenges of the job and ultimately his contribution.

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We can say a comprehensive guidelines for job seekers. A useful hints for all, to manage their career nicely. Thanx Anand.

A Good one Anand.....I will support you by adding some tips how to be happy at work....

Every professional and an employee knows how bad the current economic condition is – no jobs, more pay cuts, layoffs, higher workload, no bonus, no appraisal and what is even worse is that every one’s living in the fear of loosing their job any minute. One can totally understand how stressful all this is for working professionals and employees. Buy you need to cope with all these issues or you’ll find it really hard to concentrate on your work and do a good job. Here is how you can divert your mind from this stressful situation and be happy at work. 

When you are overloaded with personal issues, it’s really difficult to concentrate on work and be happy at your workplace. So, learn to share your problems with a close colleague. Do not keep your problems to yourself or you will end up feeling depressed. Follow one simple rule and you will always be happy in life. Leave your personal worries at home and your professional issues at work and then see the change in you. In fact this will help you stay focused and productive at work.

Make yourself comfortable at work: You must be spending at least eight hours a day at work, which obviously means that you spend more time in office than at home. So, make your space your own, do all that you like at your desk put pictures of you and you friends on your wall board. You could decorate your area as much your company policy permits, and make yourself as comfortable and relaxed as you can be in your office. 

Have an office support system: Being good friends with a colleague who shares a similar kind of lifestyle can take a lot of pressure off you at work, trust us. When you are able to share your feelings with a colleague who understands you really well, it helps minimize stress to a great extent. 
 
Maintaining a good diet and drinking loads of water can really make a huge difference in your energy level and attitude. When we say good diet, we mean avoid eating too much of refined food such as sugar and bread. 
 
Once you reach office, do not stick to your seat and keep working the whole day. Move around a little. Go out for a cup of Tea or coffee with your colleagues, chat with your teammates or read something interesting but do not be a workaholic. 
 
Don’t try to change others: You obviously can’t change any one you can only bring about changes in yourself. Just figure out a way to resolve conflicts and avert uncomfortable situations and you will be much happier at work. 
 
Treat yourself once in a while: Think of something that will really make you happy. We mean reward your self once in a while. Whether it be dinner with family or friends, a movie, or even a manicure, but treat yourself once in a while. Just like how stress from home can interfere with work, the positive aspects of your life can greatly influence your mood at work as well. 
 
Focus on the positive: Identify all those things you like at work. It can be chatting with your friends on line from work in your free time or even a nice view from your office window. You create your own mind-set. If you stress the positives, you will make your job much more enjoyable but if you keep stressing on all your negatives, it may cause you to become overwhelmed.

Very tru sirji....tusi great ho....

Thankful to Anand for guidance. A must read article for beginners...