Journey from a Graduate to a Probationary Officer

Bank Jobs

My father is a bank employee, and I had an impression that he is the owner of all the money kept in the bank lockers. Seriously, this was such a stupid belief of mine! My father always wanted that some one from family should have a bank job because the government bank jobs are considered a good career option for females, particularly. I have always seen him leaving at nine and coming back home at six, and this was the reason why I liked to make a career in banking industry. One more benefit from my point of view is that the timings are very appropriate, and they enable you to spend the quality time with your family and friends as well.

After completing my education, I wished to compete for the Baking jobs and filled up every form that was available in the market, for the position of probationary officer. I also pursued coaching classes to ensure that I learn the techniques, which are helpful in solving the questions in the least possible time. My favorite section was the reasoning section, which includes questions related to the general IQ, both verbal and non-verbal. Mathematics is one subject that has been haunting me since my childhood and the irony is that banking is all about math and reasoning. However, I had to overcome my fears and I made up my mind to solve the questions with complete dedication and attentiveness.

Finally, I began to solve questions in the least time, and had a good speed while solving the previous papers. I tried my luck and I cracked three examinations at the same time. Now, I am working as a probationary officer in the same bank in which my father is working, which is the Punjab National Bank! Moreover, all I can say that hard work is always rewarding just have patience and faith in yourself!

10 Commandments for Optimizing the Job Search on Social Media

Job Search

We all are well aware of the importance of social networking in the professional as well as our personal lives. These social networking sites have indeed proven to be one of the best modes of making one visible on the internet platform.

According to the industry experts, Indians have been using social and professional networks to find work and that 49% of companies in the country uses these platforms to recruit talent free. Such sites, especially LinkedIn (32%) , Facebook (15%) and Twitter (10%) have been the most popular ones. In this context, the market experts and the training portals share the 10 commandments for optimizing the job search on social media, which can ensure a job, particularly fresher jobs.

1.       Do not abandon the traditional media for applying jobs, such as applying directly to the employers or through the online job sites, social media and professional networks are a complement to perform job search.

2.       If you are currently in a job then do not forget to mention the name of the company where you are currently working.

3.       Create a personal brand based on the content and interaction with the other professionals and form a community around you.

4.       Make an appropriate selection of networks that can best help you find work.

5.       Use social media as a source of informal learning of the matters related to your profession.

6.       Highlight your differential values. Display your skills and accomplishments, include that what makes you different and do not forget to highlight it.

7.       Be consistent, avoids gaps in your work, a slip can ruin the chance of a lifetime.

8.       Follow those who offer jobs that interest you and check the deals, which are being offered.

9.       Avoid sharing your opinions on politics, religion and other controversial issues.

10.   Avoid negative practices such as lying, hanging inappropriate content, badmouthing about previous partners or companies, or neglecting your reputation on line.

The above-mentioned commandants will not ensure you a job, but will definitely ease the process of job search.

Fresher Jobs in IT

IT Jobs

The IT revolution in India has created a multitude of employment opportunities and freshers have benefited the most. Until the arrival of multinational IT companies, there were limited opportunities for college students. Most of them applied for the tried and tested routes of employment. Armed with fresh degrees, freshers either tried for Govt. Jobs or applied in the various colleges do to research. Some joined private companies. The IT sector not only brought fresh job openings, but for the freshers, it was a breadth of fresh air. 

With the opening of many multinational global firms and Indian IT companies outsourcing work from India, freshers reaped much advantages. Jobs in online writing, Tele-calling, and working in excel sheets and maintaining balance sheets are some of the easier jobs created for freshers.

Fresher with regular degrees in science, commerce or humanities availed these interesting and new fields of work. For example, a student of English Literature was only eligible to work in newspaper or magazines. The introduction of online writing was welcomed heartily. A student graduated in commerce degree can now apply his knowledge in marinating the balance sheets. The various outsourcing jobs welcomed these students. 

And the best part, the salary is quite attractive. Many freshers with general degree found jobs easily, thanks to the IT companies. And in the age of the Internet, when the click of mouse does most of the work, careers in these domains have a long way to go. These fresher jobs guarantee professional growth. 

Majority of the IT companies are in metropolitan cities. New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, and Hyderabad- these places saw the arrival of many freshers looking for jobs in the IT companies. After completion of graduation, students from small towns arrive in these urban centers with maximum IT impact.