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WELCOMEWELCOME
ACCEL IT ACADEMY- THRISSURACCEL IT ACADEMY- THRISSUR
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TOPICS COVEREDTOPICS COVERED
ABOUT ACCEL IT ACADEMYABOUT ACCEL IT ACADEMY
IT INDUSTRY &TRENDSIT INDUSTRY &TRENDS
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESCAREER OPPORTUNITIES JOB REQUIREMENTSJOB REQUIREMENTS
INTERVIEW-TIPSINTERVIEW-TIPS
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Copyright 2007 Accel IT Academy
A Division of
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Accel Ltd
ACCELSYSTEMS GROUP Inc. (Atlanta, USA)
Accel AcademyPart of a diversified and fast growing IT group
Accel Infotech FZE, Dubai
ACLSystems, Singapore
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ACCELANIMATION ACADEMY
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A Division of
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Accel IT Academy a leader in value added training
Started in 1991
Focused on industry oriented niche curriculum
Pioneer in introducing training programs in
Computer
Hardware, Networking, Embedded Systems, VLSIDesign
and 3D Animation and Visual Effects
Introduced unique on-the-job training programs
Trained more than 100,000 students on latest
technologies
An active lacement cell rovidin career uidanceStrictly confidential for internal use only. Not to be copied or circulated
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Hardware with Windows and Linux Networking with Cisco
System Administration on Sun Solaris
IT Infrastructure Management
Embedded Systems Design
VLSI Design-(CADENCE TOOL)
Security Solutions with Checkpoint
Wireless Technologies
Authorised Sun Education centre for SA1,SA2 & SA-3
Courses offered in following are as:
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Our state of the art
Infrastructure and
industry orientedcurriculum helps
students get trained
on the latest
technologies
Infrastructure & Curriculum
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All our centers areISO certified
andWe provide on thejob training in live
environments
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On-the-job-training in live environments
Training on Sun Enterprise Servers at Accel labs
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Centralized Placement Cell
Maintains a real time cache ofinformation for prospectiveemployers.
Matches their requirement from itsdata bank of students, cataloguedaccording to skill sets and merits.
Average placements per month: >
80 students
Placements in leading Companiessuch as Sutherland, HCL,Reddington, Iflex, Slash Support,
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Authorised TestingCenter
for
Certification facilities in-house
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Chennai Adyar
Chennai T Nagar
Chennai Vadapalani Chennai Tambaram
Chennai Parrys
Trichy
Madurai
Coimbatore- Gandhipuram
Pondicherry
Coimbatore- RS Puram
Pollachi- MCET, Tirupur-ACET
Salem, Tirunelveli
Cochin. Thrissur
Kottayam. Alapphuzha
Thiruvananthapuram
Calicut. Palakkad
Kollam. Edappal, Perinthalmanna.
Puthanathani, Pandalam
A well-spread network of centres
TAMIL NADU KERALA
ANDHRA PRADESHHyderabad-Himayat, Dilsukh nagar
Vijayawada , Vizag
KARANATAKABangalore- Banaswadi, Jayanagar
MAHARASTHRA
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IT INDUSTRYIT INDUSTRY
APPLICATION MAINTENANCEAPPLICATION MAINTENANCE
DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT
PACKAGE IMPLEMENTATIONPACKAGE IMPLEMENTATION
IMSIMS
BPOBPO
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What is IT Infrastructure?What is IT Infrastructure?
Everything comprising the IT operations of anEverything comprising the IT operations of anorganization, that includes:organization, that includes: Desktop PCsDesktop PCs
PrintersPrinters ServersServers Storage UnitsStorage Units
Networking EquipmentsNetworking Equipments DatabasesDatabases Operating SystemsOperating Systems
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What is IT InfrastructureWhat is IT Infrastructure
Management?Management? Administrative process of creating, planning, andAdministrative process of creating, planning, and
maintaining the IT infrastructures.maintaining the IT infrastructures.
An integrated, inter-disciplinary process that ensuresAn integrated, inter-disciplinary process that ensuresthe smooth and proper functioning of infrastructure.the smooth and proper functioning of infrastructure.
Like a civilizations strength is depends on how wellLike a civilizations strength is depends on how well
its infrastructure facilities like Transportation,its infrastructure facilities like Transportation,Electricity, Agriculture, Industries and Health SystemElectricity, Agriculture, Industries and Health Systemare managed, an organizations strength is very muchare managed, an organizations strength is very muchdepends on how well it manages its IT infrastructuredepends on how well it manages its IT infrastructure
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N e t w o r k s
N o r t e lE n t e r a s y sA v a y a
C i s c o
S e c u r i t yD e s k t o p
M A CS u nL i n u x
W i n d o w s
W e b S e r v e r s
I P l a n e t
W e b l o g i cW e b s p h e r e
I I S
A p a c h e
I S SC i s c oS y m a n t e cT r e n d M i c r oN e t F o r e n s i c s
C h e c k p o i n t
S y s t e m s
U N I X
M i d r a n g eM a i n f r a m e s
W i n d o w s
L i n u x
D a t a b a s e sS t o r a g e
E M CS u nI B MH PH i t a c h iD e l l
A p p l i c a t i o
L o t u s N o t e sC u s t o m A p pE R P / C R M
M S E x c h a n g
O r a c l eS Q L S e r v e r S y b a s eD b 2
IT Infrastructure Building blocks
IT Infrastructure Management includes installation, troubleshooting andlifecycle management of Hardware , Networks and software
infrastructure.
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Need of IT InfrastructureNeed of IT Infrastructure
ManagementManagement Disasters may come at any time.Disasters may come at any time.
Should able to protect from a disaster.Should able to protect from a disaster.
Some thing worst happens, should be able toSome thing worst happens, should be able torecover in a minimum time period.recover in a minimum time period.
To provide High Availability and near 0%To provide High Availability and near 0%
down time, an efficient Infrastructuredown time, an efficient InfrastructureManagement Service should be in place.Management Service should be in place.
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What is Availability ?What is Availability ?
Availability refers to the ability of the userAvailability refers to the ability of the user
community to access the systems / services, whethercommunity to access the systems / services, whether
to submit new work, update or alter existing work, orto submit new work, update or alter existing work, or
collect the results of previous work.collect the results of previous work. If a user cannot access the system / service, it is saidIf a user cannot access the system / service, it is said
to beto be unavailableunavailable..
Generally, the term Downtime is used to refer toGenerally, the term Downtime is used to refer to
periods when a system / service is unavailableperiods when a system / service is unavailable
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What is Downtime ?What is Downtime ?
Periods when a system is unavailablePeriods when a system is unavailable
Downtime may be the result of a Server Failure,Downtime may be the result of a Server Failure,
Network Failure, Power Failure, Over Load, HumanNetwork Failure, Power Failure, Over Load, Human
Error,Error, Planned outage is the result of a planned activity byPlanned outage is the result of a planned activity by
the system owner and/or by a Service Provider. Suchthe system owner and/or by a Service Provider. Such
activities can include changes or upgrades, and theyactivities can include changes or upgrades, and they
are often scheduled during the maintenance window.are often scheduled during the maintenance window.
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What is Downtime?What is Downtime?
0% downtime means that the server was0% downtime means that the server wasavailable all the time.available all the time.
For Internet servers downtimes above 1% perFor Internet servers downtimes above 1% per
year or worse can be regarded as unacceptableyear or worse can be regarded as unacceptableas this means a downtime of more than 3 daysas this means a downtime of more than 3 days
per year.per year.
For e-commerce and other industrial use anyFor e-commerce and other industrial use anyvalue above 0.1% is usually consideredvalue above 0.1% is usually consideredunacceptable.unacceptable.
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IMS Industry TrendsIMS Industry Trends
According to top Research firms, currentAccording to top Research firms, current
market size of IMS is estimated to be USD 370market size of IMS is estimated to be USD 370
Billion and is expected to grow at a CompoundBillion and is expected to grow at a Compound
Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4% over theAnnual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4% over the
next four years. Segregating the topic further, itnext four years. Segregating the topic further, it
said that the current IMS spend is expected tosaid that the current IMS spend is expected to
be around 12% to 20% of the total IT budget ofbe around 12% to 20% of the total IT budget ofthe companies, which is definitely on rise inthe companies, which is definitely on rise in
years to come.years to come.
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IMS Industry TrendsIMS Industry Trends
Distribution of Global IMS RevenueDistribution of Global IMS Revenue
Americas: USD 231BillionAmericas: USD 231Billion Europe: USD 103 BillionEurope: USD 103 Billion
APAC: USD 26 BillionAPAC: USD 26 Billion
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Remote InfrastructureRemote Infrastructure
Management Service - RIMSManagement Service - RIMS Remote Infrastructure Management Service is theRemote Infrastructure Management Service is the
next big wave in the IT Service industrynext big wave in the IT Service industry
The IMS industry is moving towards a remoteThe IMS industry is moving towards a remote
delivery model, where services are increasingly beingdelivery model, where services are increasingly beingdelivered by vendors and captive from low costdelivered by vendors and captive from low costlocations.locations.
RIMS comprise of day to day management of ITRIMS comprise of day to day management of IT
infrastructure needs of an organization from a remoteinfrastructure needs of an organization from a remotelocation.location.
RIMS constitute management of networks, security,RIMS constitute management of networks, security,servers, storage devices, applications, desktops and aservers, storage devices, applications, desktops and a
24x7 help desk.24x7 help desk.
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IT Infrastructure management- CurrentIndustry Scenario.
With all businesses adopting to IT in a big way ,Infrastructure
Management has become critical. It is managed either at on site or
remotely. Remote Infrastructure Management (RIM) is becoming a major
job creator as the opportunity is very huge.
McKinsey India report says that RIM alone would create
325,000 to 375,000 job opportunities in India by the year
2013
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ITES functions as services thatITES functions as services that
are provided from a countryare provided from a country
different from the one where end-different from the one where end-
products are delivered overproducts are delivered over
telecommunication or datatelecommunication or datanetworks (wire line and wire less)networks (wire line and wire less)
ITES (Information Technology EnabledITES (Information Technology EnabledServices)Services)
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One of the mostOne of the mostsignificantsignificantdevelopments of the new millenniumdevelopments of the new millennium
is IT-Enabled services, a refinedis IT-Enabled services, a refined
version of the long accepted conceptversion of the long accepted conceptof outsourcing has been consideredof outsourcing has been considered
by companies as a sure shot successby companies as a sure shot success
strategy for gaining hard corestrategy for gaining hard corefinancial benefits.financial benefits.
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The famed Harvard Business Review has inThe famed Harvard Business Review has in
fact identified outsourcing as one of thefact identified outsourcing as one of the
most important management ideas andmost important management ideas andpractices of the past 75 years.practices of the past 75 years.
Specialized, Vertical-specific IT EnabledSpecialized, Vertical-specific IT Enabled
Service include:Service include:Medical TranscriptionMedical Transcription
Legal database processingLegal database processing
Digital content development/animationDigital content development/animation
Online educationOnline education
Remote maintenanceRemote maintenance
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General ITES include:General ITES include:
*Contact centers*Contact centers
*Telemarketing/pre-sales*Telemarketing/pre-sales
*Consumer care*Consumer care
*Technical support*Technical support
*Back office operations accounts, financial*Back office operations accounts, financial
services, HR services etc.services, HR services etc.
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BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCINGBUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING
(BPO)(BPO)
Can be defined as a contractual service toCan be defined as a contractual service to
completely manage, deliver and operate onecompletely manage, deliver and operate one
or more (typically IT-intensive) businessor more (typically IT-intensive) business
processes or functions.processes or functions.
According to a recent study released byAccording to a recent study released by
PricewaterhouseCoopers, top USPricewaterhouseCoopers, top UScompanies are increasingly turning tocompanies are increasingly turning to
business process outsourcing.business process outsourcing.
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Based on interviews with senior executivesBased on interviews with senior executives
at more than 100 US companies averagingat more than 100 US companies averaging
about $4.4 billion in yearly revenue, theabout $4.4 billion in yearly revenue, thestudy shows that around 73 percent of USstudy shows that around 73 percent of US
companies in the sample, presentlycompanies in the sample, presentlyoutsource one or more business processesoutsource one or more business processes
to external service providers.to external service providers.
The slowing economic growth in the US,The slowing economic growth in the US,
forcing companies to conserve costs isforcing companies to conserve costs is
being stated as a prime driver of the ITES.being stated as a prime driver of the ITES.
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*India will remain the pre-eminent*India will remain the pre-eminent
destination for IT and IT-enabled servicesdestination for IT and IT-enabled services
despite competition from other countriesdespite competition from other countries*Changes in customer behavior and the*Changes in customer behavior and the
increased activity of global IT majors inincreased activity of global IT majors in
India will transform the Indian IT servicesIndia will transform the Indian IT servicessector landscape. To sustain growth,sector landscape. To sustain growth,
companies will need to build newcompanies will need to build new
capabilities and radically change theircapabilities and radically change their
business models.business models.
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*The Indian ITES sector is set to rapidly*The Indian ITES sector is set to rapidly
expand beyond call centres to high valueexpand beyond call centres to high value
added arenas and exceed US $ 20 billionadded arenas and exceed US $ 20 billionin revenues by 2008, with at least fivein revenues by 2008, with at least five
processes being worth more than US$ 1processes being worth more than US$ 1
billion each by 2005.billion each by 2005.
Some of the industries that are activelySome of the industries that are actively
outsourcing:outsourcing:1.1. Airlines 2. Financial InstitutionsAirlines 2. Financial Institutions
3. Utilities 4. Consortium of Legal Firms3. Utilities 4. Consortium of Legal Firms
5. Banking 6. Insurance 7. Large Hospitals5. Banking 6. Insurance 7. Large Hospitals
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Establish long-term, strategic relationshipsEstablish long-term, strategic relationships
with world-class service providers to gain awith world-class service providers to gain a
competitive edgecompetitive edge
Provide value added services and increaseProvide value added services and increase
customer satisfactioncustomer satisfaction
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WHY INDIA?WHY INDIA?
Abundant, skilled, English speakingAbundant, skilled, English speaking
manpower rated high in areas such asmanpower rated high in areas such asqualification, capabilities, quality of workqualification, capabilities, quality of work
and work ethics, putting India ahead ofand work ethics, putting India ahead of
Singapore, Philippines, Mexico, Ireland,Singapore, Philippines, Mexico, Ireland,Australia, China and Holland.Australia, China and Holland.
Improving communication infrastructureImproving communication infrastructurewith tariff showing downward trend.with tariff showing downward trend.
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Demonstrated higher productivity levels (likeDemonstrated higher productivity levels (like
number of transactions per hour for backnumber of transactions per hour for back
office processing much higher than westernoffice processing much higher than westerncounterparts)counterparts)
Unique geographic positioning helps toUnique geographic positioning helps toleverage time zone differences helping inleverage time zone differences helping in
reduction of turnaround times offering 24/7reduction of turnaround times offering 24/7
service.service.Incentives like IT holiday until 2010Incentives like IT holiday until 2010
Special policy for call centres by GOISpecial policy for call centres by GOI
Cost of staff comparatively low.Cost of staff comparatively low.
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CAREER PATH(HW stream)CAREER PATH(HW stream)
DESKTOP LEVELDESKTOP LEVEL
NETWORKING LEVELNETWORKING LEVEL
ENTERPRISE LEVELENTERPRISE LEVEL
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H/W AND
NETWORKING
MICROSOFT SYSTEMADMINISTRATOR
PROFESSIONAL
TRAINER
IT MARKETINGPROFESSIONAL
HW SUPPORTENGINEER
HARDWARE
CONSULTANT
QUALITYCONTROL ENGR
OWN IT SERVICES
FIRM
BPO/ITES Jobs (Call
Centre, Back Office etc)
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UNIX/LINUX/NT
/SOLARIS
SYSTEMADMINISTRATOR
PROFESSIONAL
TRAINER
IT MARKETING
PROFESSIONAL
BPO/ITES Jobs (Call Centre,Back Office etc)
EDP OFFICER
SUPPORTENGINEER
OS CONSULTANT
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CCNA
NETWORKCONSULTANT
PROFESSIONAL
TRAINER
MARKETINGPROFESSIONAL-
NETWORKING
PRODUCTS
NETWORK
ADMINISTRATOR
NETWORK
DESIGNER
SERVICEENGINEER FOR
CISCO
PRODUCTS
OWN IT SERVICES
FIRM
BPO/ITES Jobs (Call
Centre, Back Office etc)
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Career TrackCareer Track
HW&NW
Trained
Professional
Network
Administrator
Windows
Administrator
Red Hat LINUX
Administrator
Inter Networking
Specialist
SQL Server
Administrator
My SQL
Administrator
Network
Security Administrator
MS Exchange
Administrator
Apache Web Server
Administrator
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SYSTEM ENGINEER
the person who actually executes the jobslike
Assembling,servicing,up gradation,
cabling,troubleshooting,os installation,
Preventive maintenance
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SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
Is responsible for
management of systems. Handle day to day issues of systems coordination of various IT needs of departmentsTraining activitiesServer administrationConfiguration of networkTrouble shootingInstallation of nw
there can be many administrators in an organization
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NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
ONE WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR..
PLANNING,DESIGNING NETWORK
CONFIGURATION OF NETWORK DEVICES
INSTALLATION OF NETWORKING PRODUCTS AND
CABLING
INTERCONNECTING VARIOUS OFFICES
SECURITY ISSUES OF NETWORK
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Job CRIETERIAJob CRIETERIA
PERSONALITYPERSONALITY
COMMUNICATION SKILLSCOMMUNICATION SKILLS
INTERPERSONEL SKILLSINTERPERSONEL SKILLSATTITUDEATTITUDE
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGEPROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
S fi i i li
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Some finer points in personalitySome finer points in personality
developmentdevelopment Never try to show- off. Keep in mind thatNever try to show- off. Keep in mind that
we are what we do, not what we say wewe are what we do, not what we say we
do.do.
Think logically without getting confusedThink logically without getting confused
Be creative & innovative- develop problemBe creative & innovative- develop problem
solving skills.solving skills.
Practice regular work habitsPractice regular work habits
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PERSONALITYPERSONALITY
Be enthusiastic-there may be a no. of setBe enthusiastic-there may be a no. of set
backsbacks
Be open to suggestions.Be open to suggestions.
Approach any problem eagerly-never beApproach any problem eagerly-never be
hesitant or reluctant.hesitant or reluctant.
Have or develop stamina to reliablyHave or develop stamina to reliably
complete assignments.complete assignments.
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Soft SkillsSoft Skills
In earlier days, one needs to be professionallyIn earlier days, one needs to be professionally
sound, rest assured, jobs will come in searchsound, rest assured, jobs will come in search
of him/her.of him/her.
But now, employers look for multi-skillsBut now, employers look for multi-skills
What are these multi-skills and why are they soWhat are these multi-skills and why are they so
important?important?
F ll i th d h l i i i
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Following methods helps in improvingFollowing methods helps in improving
communication skillcommunication skill
50% through Listening50% through Listening
25% through Speaking25% through Speaking
15% through Reading15% through Reading
10% through Writing10% through Writing
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Just like, we cant learn cycling or swimmingJust like, we cant learn cycling or swimmingby correspondence course or by simply by-by correspondence course or by simply by-hearting some formulae, we cant learnhearting some formulae, we cant learn
English (or for that matter, any language) inEnglish (or for that matter, any language) ina short-cut way.a short-cut way.
Then, naturally the question isThen, naturally the question is
how to go about learning English.how to go about learning English.Here are some simple tips:Here are some simple tips:
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Make a habit of watching English channels likeMake a habit of watching English channels likeBBC,CNN,English programmes in NDTV, Star NewsBBC,CNN,English programmes in NDTV, Star Newsetc.etc.
Inculcate a habit of speaking in English with some oneInculcate a habit of speaking in English with some one
who is your close friend/relative.who is your close friend/relative.
Read English dailiesRead English dailies
Learn two new English words per day (60 new wordsLearn two new English words per day (60 new wordsper month!)per month!)
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Try thinking in EnglishTry thinking in English
Watch English MoviesWatch English Movies
G id li f ti lG id li f ti l
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Guidelines for practicalGuidelines for practical
communicationcommunication Be clearBe clear
Be preparedBe prepared
Be simpleBe simple
Be vividBe vivid
Be naturalBe natural
Be conciseBe concise
N V b lN V b l
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Non VerbalNon Verbal
Body language is one branch ofBody language is one branch ofbehavioral science which is gaining lot ofbehavioral science which is gaining lot ofimportance. It is beyond the scope of thisimportance. It is beyond the scope of thispresentation to touch upon the subject in apresentation to touch upon the subject in a
detailed fashion.detailed fashion.
In short, it is all about understandingIn short, it is all about understanding
the importance of positive gestures andthe importance of positive gestures andmovements in our social interaction.movements in our social interaction.
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Body language is a very important part ofBody language is a very important part ofany communication.any communication.
There are three main aspects of bodyThere are three main aspects of bodylanguage that you should consider: what tolanguage that you should consider: what todo with your eyes, what your facialdo with your eyes, what your facialexpressions indicate and the positioningexpressions indicate and the positioning
and movement of your body and limbs.and movement of your body and limbs.
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Interview Tips Using EyeInterview Tips Using EyeContact at InterviewContact at InterviewThe face shown has aThe face shown has ashaded area that indicatesshaded area that indicatesthe correct target zone forthe correct target zone for
positive eye contact. That ispositive eye contact. That islooking anywhere within thislooking anywhere within thisshaded zone representsshaded zone representspositive eye contact.positive eye contact.
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Eye contact with the interviewer is an essentialEye contact with the interviewer is an essentialpart of the interview process. Without it they willpart of the interview process. Without it they willfeel remote from you and are unlikely to relate tofeel remote from you and are unlikely to relate toone another, or what you are saying in aone another, or what you are saying in a
meaningful way. Not many people realize howmeaningful way. Not many people realize howimportant eye contact is, or how sensitive peopleimportant eye contact is, or how sensitive peopleare to it. Eye contact should be a positive form ofare to it. Eye contact should be a positive form ofbody language communication, but if it is notbody language communication, but if it is notused correctly it can easily become negative.used correctly it can easily become negative.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLINTERPERSONAL SKILL
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INTERPERSONAL SKILLINTERPERSONAL SKILL
It is interesting to notice that, some individualsIt is interesting to notice that, some individualsperform excellently when they are given anperform excellently when they are given anindividual task. But at the same time, when theyindividual task. But at the same time, when theyare put in a team, neither will they perform, norare put in a team, neither will they perform, norwill they allow the team to perform to its fullestwill they allow the team to perform to its fullestpotential !!potential !!
The real problem is lack of interpersonal skill.The real problem is lack of interpersonal skill.Employers, now a days, look at this skill veryEmployers, now a days, look at this skill verycarefully. Because, modern businesscarefully. Because, modern businessenvironment demands team effort, not one-man-environment demands team effort, not one-man-show.show.
SALES/MARKETING SKILLSSALES/MARKETING SKILLS
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SALES/MARKETING SKILLSSALES/MARKETING SKILLS
Normally, it is seen that, technicalNormally, it is seen that, technicalprofessionals feel sales/marketing roles areprofessionals feel sales/marketing roles are
not their cup of tea. But the fact is , we allnot their cup of tea. But the fact is , we all
have used our sales skill at one point orhave used our sales skill at one point oranother in our life.another in our life.
In the ultimate analysis, we will see that, inIn the ultimate analysis, we will see that, inany sales, you are only selling an idea!. Youany sales, you are only selling an idea!. You
are only convincing (only convincing!)are only convincing (only convincing!)
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HANDLING INTERVIEWSHANDLING INTERVIEWS
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HANDLING INTERVIEWSHANDLING INTERVIEWS
What is an interview?What is an interview?
It can be simply defined as a formal processIt can be simply defined as a formal processwhere the parties involved exchange viewswhere the parties involved exchange views
regarding a subject in question.regarding a subject in question.
Though interviews are of many types,here, ourThough interviews are of many types,here, our
discussion is limited to only job interviews.discussion is limited to only job interviews.
General TipsGeneral Tips
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General TipsGeneral Tips
Be Positive.Be Positive. Have your resume up to date and take itHave your resume up to date and take it
with you.with you.
Anticipate the type of questions and beAnticipate the type of questions and beready with the answers you want to give.ready with the answers you want to give. Know about the jobKnow about the jobAllow at least one hour for the interview.Allow at least one hour for the interview. Be prepared to give references.Be prepared to give references. Dress neatlyDress neatly
What to take for the Interview?What to take for the Interview?
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What to take for the Interview?What to take for the Interview?
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Copies of your resumeCopies of your resume Photocopies of your certificates (unless originalsPhotocopies of your certificates (unless originals
are specifically asked)are specifically asked) Pen and PaperPen and Paper
The best advice is to carry with you a smallThe best advice is to carry with you a smallfolder that contains all the above. It is a goodfolder that contains all the above. It is a goodhabit to have a certificate file, where all yourhabit to have a certificate file, where all your
certificates are neatly arranged. This willcertificates are neatly arranged. This willdefinitely give an impression that you aredefinitely give an impression that you areorganized and systematic.organized and systematic.
Dressing for the InterviewDressing for the Interview
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Dressing for the InterviewDressing for the Interview
What you wear is as important as what you say.What you wear is as important as what you say.Clothes may not make a man or woman, but itClothes may not make a man or woman, but itwill surely say a lot about you.will surely say a lot about you.
Remember the following:Remember the following:
Always wear clean and neat cloth and make sureAlways wear clean and neat cloth and make sureit is pressed.it is pressed.
As far as possible, go formally dressed. FormalAs far as possible, go formally dressed. Formaldressing is usually a dark shade of trousers anddressing is usually a dark shade of trousers andlight shade shirt for men. And for ladies itlight shade shirt for men. And for ladies itdepends on the dress code of the company.depends on the dress code of the company.
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Make sure you are not over dressed.Make sure you are not over dressed.Avoid loud colours.Avoid loud colours.
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Before we proceed any further, theBefore we proceed any further, theimportance of preparing a good resumeimportance of preparing a good resume
should be clearly understood.should be clearly understood.
Suppose, there is only one vacancySuppose, there is only one vacancy
advertised and there are 100 applicants. Itadvertised and there are 100 applicants. It
is obvious that, all the 100 are not going tois obvious that, all the 100 are not going tobe called for the interview. Industrybe called for the interview. Industry
standard is 1:7 That means, 93 are goingstandard is 1:7 That means, 93 are going
to be filtered.to be filtered.
What is the criteria for filtration?What is the criteria for filtration?
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What is the criteria for filtration?What is the criteria for filtration?
Your CV or resume.Your CV or resume.The more you pay attention in preparing it,The more you pay attention in preparing it,
better will be your chances of getting calledbetter will be your chances of getting called
for an interview.for an interview.
Your CV is going as your representativeYour CV is going as your representative
and hence, make it as attractive as possible.and hence, make it as attractive as possible.Here are some tips:Here are some tips:
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1. First Impressions1. First Impressions________________________________________________________________
First impressions always count, if your CVFirst impressions always count, if your CVdoesn't grab the reader's attention in thedoesn't grab the reader's attention in thefirst 20 to 30 seconds then your chances offirst 20 to 30 seconds then your chances ofobtaining an interview are greatly reduced.obtaining an interview are greatly reduced.
An employer may have a hundred or moreAn employer may have a hundred or moreCVs to look through and probably only aCVs to look through and probably only acouple of hours in which to make theircouple of hours in which to make theirselection.selection.
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So don't put personal details at the start of aSo don't put personal details at the start of aCV or educational details (unless you haveCV or educational details (unless you haveonly recently left education).only recently left education).
What an employer really wants to know isWhat an employer really wants to know iswhy they should invite you for an interview.why they should invite you for an interview.For this reason a short summary of yourFor this reason a short summary of your
capabilities and/or a list of your majorcapabilities and/or a list of your majorachievements can often be a good idea.achievements can often be a good idea.
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This should make an employer want to inviteThis should make an employer want to inviteyou for an interview - but, please be carefulyou for an interview - but, please be careful
that you don't oversell yourself.that you don't oversell yourself.
2 Visual Layout2 Visual Layout
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2. Visual Layout2. Visual Layout__________________________________________________________________________
The visual layout of your CV is veryThe visual layout of your CV is veryimportant. Even if the wording you useimportant. Even if the wording you use
is excellent if people can't find theis excellent if people can't find the
information they want quickly they willinformation they want quickly they willmove on to someone else's CV. Youmove on to someone else's CV. You
should use plenty of 'white' space inshould use plenty of 'white' space in
your CV andyour CV and
appropriate headings and sectionappropriate headings and section
breaks.breaks.
Always use a word-processor/DTPAlways use a word-processor/DTP
3 Length of CV3. Length of CV
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3. Length of CV3. Length of CV__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
It is usually best to try and keep your CV to twoIt is usually best to try and keep your CV to twoor three pages of A4, unless someoneor three pages of A4, unless someonespecifically asks you for a longer CV.specifically asks you for a longer CV.
If you can't keep your CV to this length then youIf you can't keep your CV to this length then youprobably haven't understood an employer'sprobably haven't understood an employer'srequirements. Employers don't want to knowrequirements. Employers don't want to knowyour whole life history - just enough to decideyour whole life history - just enough to decide
whether they want to interview you or not.whether they want to interview you or not.
4 Organisation of the information on your4 Organisation of the information on your
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4. Organisation of the information on your4. Organisation of the information on your
CVCV
________________________________________________________________
If your CV is disorganised then the readerIf your CV is disorganised then the reader
will find it hard to follow and won't be able towill find it hard to follow and won't be able tobuild up a good picture of you quickly.build up a good picture of you quickly.
Remember the reader won't spend veryRemember the reader won't spend very
long looking at your CV - so if they can't findlong looking at your CV - so if they can't find
what they want they won't botherwhat they want they won't bother
to read any further.to read any further.
5 Overwritten - long paragraphs and5 Overwritten - long paragraphs and
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5. Overwritten - long paragraphs and5. Overwritten long paragraphs andsentencessentences________________________________________________________________
This makes it difficult to read quickly - tryThis makes it difficult to read quickly - tryand keep your sentences short and punchy.and keep your sentences short and punchy.
Use bullet points in your CV toUse bullet points in your CV tobreak up the information into manageablebreak up the information into manageablechunks.chunks.
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6. Too little information6. Too little information
________________________________________________________
If you have included too littleIf you have included too little
information or the wrong sort ofinformation or the wrong sort ofinformation a recruiter will not beinformation a recruiter will not be
able to make an informed decisionable to make an informed decision
whether to interview or not.whether to interview or not.
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You therefore need to identify what anYou therefore need to identify what an
employer is looking for so that you canemployer is looking for so that you can
ensure that your CV only includesensure that your CV only includesinformation that is relevant to theirinformation that is relevant to their
needsneeds..
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7. Not directed to the right person/ company7. Not directed to the right person/ company____________________________________________________________________
If you are sending your CV to a companyIf you are sending your CV to a companymake sure you include a full cover lettermake sure you include a full cover letter
telling them why you are writing to them andtelling them why you are writing to them and
why you are the right candidate for the jobwhy you are the right candidate for the job
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This may sound obvious to you, but you would beThis may sound obvious to you, but you would besurprised at the number of people who sendsurprised at the number of people who sendtheir CV off with a cover letter which literally saystheir CV off with a cover letter which literally saysplease find enclosed my CV.please find enclosed my CV.
If you are making a speculative application youIf you are making a speculative application youwill need to write a particularly good cover letterwill need to write a particularly good cover letterto make the company sit up and take notice ofto make the company sit up and take notice ofyou. Too many people send a CV to a companyyou. Too many people send a CV to a companywithout any thought for the person who will bewithout any thought for the person who will bereading their CV.reading their CV.
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9. Misspellings, typographical errors, poor9. Misspellings, typographical errors, poorgrammargrammar
____________________________________________________________________
Your CV should be carefully checked for errorsYour CV should be carefully checked for errorsbefore you send it out to employers. Tiny errorsbefore you send it out to employers. Tiny errorsin your CV can detract from anin your CV can detract from anotherwise good CV and make you look lazy orotherwise good CV and make you look lazy or
careless - not the sort of qualities you want tocareless - not the sort of qualities you want toportray to an employer.portray to an employer.
10 Make your CV results orientated10 Make your CV results orientated
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10. Make your CV results orientated10. Make your CV results orientated____________________________________________________________________________
You should be confident and positive about yourYou should be confident and positive about yourabilities - so do shout about your achievements.abilities - so do shout about your achievements.Please remember that your CV is your salesPlease remember that your CV is your sales
document to an employer.document to an employer.
If it doesn't tell an employer why they shouldIf it doesn't tell an employer why they shouldemploy you then it has failed. An employer willemploy you then it has failed. An employer will
only want to employ you if they can see a benefitonly want to employ you if they can see a benefitin it for themselves. So do tell them what you canin it for themselves. So do tell them what you cando for them. But, don't over do it!do for them. But, don't over do it!
The InterviewThe Interview
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The InterviewThe Interview
Personal QualitiesPersonal Qualities
Your personal qualities are very importantYour personal qualities are very important
since you have probably, little relevant worksince you have probably, little relevant workexperience against which to be judged.experience against which to be judged.Place emphasis on projecting your personalPlace emphasis on projecting your personalqualities and convincing the prospectivequalities and convincing the prospective
employer on the following points:employer on the following points:
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Ability to get on well with othersAbility to get on well with others
Disciplined attitude to workDisciplined attitude to work Keenness to undertake any suitable workKeenness to undertake any suitable work
AmbitionAmbition
Responsible attitudeResponsible attitude Willingness to learnWillingness to learn
Positive approachPositive approach
General BehaviorGeneral Behavior
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Ge e a e a o
Do s Dont sDo s Dont s
Arrive early Criticize othersArrive early Criticize othersDress tidily InterruptDress tidily Interrupt
Smile Interview backSmile Interview back
Look at the interviewer Show offLook at the interviewer Show off
Tell truth ComplainTell truth Complain
Sound optimistic Beat aroundSound optimistic Beat around
Four points to win the interviewFour points to win the interview
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Four points to win the interviewFour points to win the interview
To be offered a job you need to satisfy theTo be offered a job you need to satisfy theinterviewer on the following pointsinterviewer on the following points
Basic skills or qualificationsBasic skills or qualificationsPotential for further trainingPotential for further training
Appropriate personal qualitiesAppropriate personal qualities
Keenness enthusiasm and interestKeenness enthusiasm and interest
Questions to askQuestions to ask
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Questions to askQuestions to ask
Prepare questions to ask about thePrepare questions to ask about thework, what is expected of you, to whom youwork, what is expected of you, to whom you
will be reporting, what training facilities arewill be reporting, what training facilities are
available, what the promotion path is , etc.available, what the promotion path is , etc.Leave terms and conditions until theLeave terms and conditions until the
interviewer raises them-they can always beinterviewer raises them-they can always be
discussed later.discussed later.
QUESTIONS YOU MAY BE ASKEDQUESTIONS YOU MAY BE ASKED
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QUESTIONS YOU MAY BE ASKEDQUESTIONS YOU MAY BE ASKED
Talk about yourselfTalk about yourself
Most often, this will be the opening question.Most often, this will be the opening question.Though it sounds simple, unless you haveThough it sounds simple, unless you have
thought about this earlier, or practiced a bitthought about this earlier, or practiced a bitearlier, you wont be able to answer this questionearlier, you wont be able to answer this questionsatisfactorily.satisfactorily.
Your answer should not be too small that nothingYour answer should not be too small that nothingis clear, nor it should be too long that it is boring.is clear, nor it should be too long that it is boring.
Though there is no hard and fast rule about howThough there is no hard and fast rule about how
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ggshould you go about answering this question, theshould you go about answering this question, thefollowing points should be kept in mind whilefollowing points should be kept in mind while
answering:answering:
Ideally, the length of answer should be betweenIdeally, the length of answer should be between4-5 minutes.4-5 minutes.
Briefly talk about your educational and familyBriefly talk about your educational and familybackground.background.
Highlight your achievementsHighlight your achievements
Articulate your aim/objectivesArticulate your aim/objectives Talk about your hobbies and other areas ofTalk about your hobbies and other areas of
interest.interest.
After you have finished answering, pauseAfter you have finished answering, pause
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and wait for interviewer to ask furtherand wait for interviewer to ask further
questions.questions.
Experts are of the opinion that,Experts are of the opinion that,
result of any interview is almost decided inresult of any interview is almost decided in
the first five minutes!. Hence, make mostthe first five minutes!. Hence, make most
out of the first few minutes.out of the first few minutes.
What are your major personal strengths?What are your major personal strengths?
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What are your major personal strengths?What are your major personal strengths?
When answering this question, remember toWhen answering this question, remember tokeep the information related to the job youkeep the information related to the job you
are competing for. Dont boast off orare competing for. Dont boast off or
become too unrealistic. Confidently list yourbecome too unrealistic. Confidently list yourskills and your positive characteristics.skills and your positive characteristics.
What are your weakness?What are your weakness?
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A tough question. Everyone has weakness. ButA tough question. Everyone has weakness. But
the interviewer wants to know if you have anythe interviewer wants to know if you have anyweakness that will prevent you from doing theweakness that will prevent you from doing theparticular job well.particular job well.
Mention your weaknesses in such a way that, itMention your weaknesses in such a way that, itdoesn't jeopardize your chances of getting the job.doesn't jeopardize your chances of getting the job.Idea is to give assurance to the employer that, theIdea is to give assurance to the employer that, theweaknesses that you have mentioned will not anywayweaknesses that you have mentioned will not anywayaffect your jobaffect your job
Why did you leave your last job?Why did you leave your last job?
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Employer knows pretty well that there were someEmployer knows pretty well that there were some
problems and that is why you left or decided to leaveproblems and that is why you left or decided to leavethe organization you were working for.the organization you were working for.
He is trying to figure out whether, similar problemsHe is trying to figure out whether, similar problemswill crop up again. Do not say anything bad about yourwill crop up again. Do not say anything bad about yourformer company or your former boss.former company or your former boss.
Often, this question is also asked to test yourOften, this question is also asked to test yourmaturity or diplomacy.maturity or diplomacy.
What are your long range goals?What are your long range goals?
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Answer to this question will bring out yourAnswer to this question will bring out yourplans about your future, and also it will tellplans about your future, and also it will tell
how long you are going to stay with thishow long you are going to stay with this
company.company.
It will also act as a tell-tale about yourIt will also act as a tell-tale about your
ambition and your outlook about life.ambition and your outlook about life.
What is your salary expectation?What is your salary expectation?
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It is true that employer will definitely have aIt is true that employer will definitely have afigure in his mind. He is trying to find out howfigure in his mind. He is trying to find out howclose you are to his figure. Before answering thisclose you are to his figure. Before answering thisquestion, you should have done a little bit ofquestion, you should have done a little bit of
home work from your side. You should take intohome work from your side. You should take intoconsideration your qualification, experience, age,consideration your qualification, experience, age,industry standards etc.industry standards etc.
Also, leave a margin for negotiation, otherwiseAlso, leave a margin for negotiation, otherwiseyou will project yourself as a rigid person.you will project yourself as a rigid person.
Are there any questions that you have?Are there any questions that you have?
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Any good interviewer will ask this question beforeAny good interviewer will ask this question beforehe winds up the interview. It is wise to alwayshe winds up the interview. It is wise to alwaysask one or two questions as it will show yourask one or two questions as it will show yourinterest. However, it is not advisable to ask atinterest. However, it is not advisable to ask at
this point about the benefits, vacation etc.this point about the benefits, vacation etc.
Best thing is, you can ask more about theBest thing is, you can ask more about the
companys profile, its future plans etc. That willcompanys profile, its future plans etc. That willdefinitely give your chances, a positive boost.definitely give your chances, a positive boost.
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