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How to prepare a comparative statement

Malvika Sampat — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:23:56 +0000

How to prepare a comparative statement has been originally published on: How to For India

A comparative statement is something related to statement that covers the time frame. It doesn’t possess any standard or specific format however it is formatted in manner that compares the line items from one course of period to another. The quality is typically analyzed in the process and also the accounting functions is key and it makes it easy and quick about the comparative statement.

Every presentation in a company will be followed with the comparative statement. The statistical analysis is also sometime the part of analysis in the statement and the benefit of the corporation differs. Product based company use this most of the time and the gross sales and revenue will be covered up in it.

Steps to have effective statement:
1)   The comparative statement covers income statement and financial statement of any corporation.
2)   The statement is usually being reported in the document format nevertheless it can also in a PowerPoint presentation format.
3)   Don’t ever decorate the document or color your presentation, try to have simple images like bars, pie diagram to represent the statistics but don’t over look your document with diagrams.
4)   It is effective to prepare a single step comparative statement. It looks too crisp but mentions it with years (any date format).
5)   First step is to cover about what are the comparative statement deals with. It might be dealing with companies, financial statistics for years and so on.
6)   For example, if it is between two software courses then tell about what kind of course details both cover
7)   Duration of course and benefits of the course. This is the important part so that students feel comfort upon deciding.
8)   Places where the course is being conducted and the cost for the course.
9)   Also add some details about the company like their yearly and monthly turnover, people working, profit, and recruitment and salary package.

How and why to invest your money in real estate

Malvika Sampat — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:04:40 +0000

How and why to invest your money in real estate has been originally published on: How to For India

Generally if people have money to be invested they get confused between stock market and real state. There are both advantages and disadvantages in both cases. However basically stock exchange is something which yields good profit in short term depending on market movement and real estate value increases depending on people interest towards place and its long term.

Real estate Vs Stock exchange:
Investing in real estate or in stock exchange is like having two flavors of ice cream. Both will taste well but the return is different. In stock exchange if we choose correctly what shares to buy and when to sell then profit will be larger. However in real estate it means buying property, either land or house. As years pass by the value of the property increases and it depends on several factors.

Pros of investing money in real estate:
1)   To invest in real estate the person need not certainly know about the stocks, bond values and all. It is very comfortable way of investment for middle class people and the security of money is ensured in real estate.
2)   The investment in which you have put your money is more tangible which means they can able to see as “IMMOVABLE” property. Whereas stocks are just papers which is not more visible and activity is hidden.
3)   Cheating is much reduced (i.e.) defrauding of documents is less as the property can be inspected often. It can be left as land or constructed to flats, shopping complex, company and so on.

Cons of investing in Real estate:
1)   Real estate is long term returns and maintenance charge is headache. However if person need quick returns then stock market is best choice.
2)   If inflation prevails then real estate value never increases however the person paying tax, charges for land unoccupied will remain the same.
3)   Returns would be mostly 14% in which 8% will spend and only 6% you get.

How to qualify yourself for an Mock Interview

Malvika Sampat — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:04:16 +0000

How to qualify yourself for an Mock Interview has been originally published on: How to For India

A job is the identity of a person. Whenever we meet any one the first question they ask will be what job we are placed in. it was at olden days that people were opting out for family businesses. There will be a hierarchy of businesses being followed. But nowadays we are not seeking family jobs.

People are mostly interested in software jobs. Because of the popularity of the software field the craze among people for that industry is growing manifold every day. Typically an interview for a software companies includes many processes.

Whether it is a placement in college or through a formal interview the following procedures will be present. First round will be a written test. The criteria for entry into written test will be determined by the company.

It may be based on the percentage acquired by the student in that course of sometimes all of them will be allowed to write a written test. The written test basically consists of logical aptitude questions to test the logical ability of the candidate.

The papers will be assessed and the scores will be told to students. The shortlisted students will be called for mock interview. The interview will have two rounds- Technical round and HR round. The technical questions will be pertaining to the areas of interest stated by the candidate in the resume.

The HR questions will be some formal HR questions like “tell me about you”, “why must I recruit u?” Make a Google search on the topics like HR questions to find many questions and answers.

HR questions will reflect the attitude of the candidate. Impressive answers can get an immediate job. Sometimes stress tests also will be conducted. That will test the stress level of the candidate. Very important point is to gain some knowledge about the company that we are going to apply for.

How to prepare yourself for internship courses

Malvika Sampat — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:44:58 +0000

How to prepare yourself for internship courses has been originally published on: How to For India

Some people move out for interns as summer courses and others would have interns as main focus in regard to their curriculum. Many may be confused that how to primarily start up when he/she thinks to do the internship program. There are two interns being provided. One is free interns and the other is paid interns.

1) Free interns:
Free interns are something that the company will give as summer based or curriculum based interns without giving any stipend (a temporary and low salary for those who has not completed their course).

2) Paid interns:
Paid interns are that the same candidate will be given project and on completion of it or during the project period he will be given stipend. The range of stipend may differ from company to company or by the individuals’ performance.

Steps in approaching for internship course:
1)   Primary factor is that before approaching to any company, it is must to prepare a resume which holds necessary details like any previous experience in doing projects or papers or achievements and so on.
2)   After preparing the resume, decide which company you wish to do the interns. Decide in such way that the company gives you good exposure and that supports your areas of interest.
3)   If it is a summer interns then try in companies where you know the people those who work there. This will increase the chance of you getting interns.
4)   If possibility of getting such kind of interns is less, then move to the homepage or website of those companies which have selected.
5)   Now click on the careers tab, there you will have interns option. Go to that page and upload your resume or upload your details.
6)   Seeing on the performance, they will get back to you soon.
7)   Prepare according to the company’s focus and also for some HR questions and be strong in your technical part.

How to prepare for paper presentation

Malvika Sampat — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 04:27:07 +0000

How to prepare for paper presentation has been originally published on: How to For India

Preparing for the paper presentation is not that so easy as we think. Presentation would take place in front of a many people. The group of people those who are going to sit in front you might be so adverse on the specific topic that you are going to deal.

Steps to be checked:
1)   The topic that you decide to present should deal on your academics and also should have a connection to your areas of interest.
2)   The slides should be very uniform and they must not be distinct.
3)   The color or design of the slide is not the only factor that is going to boost up the presentation.
4)   Try to be more precise on the points that you are trying to convey. Don’t add too much of points to flood up the slide.
5)   Try to explain them separately by a rough sketch. Describe the overview on slide and others in oral.
6)   Don’t have more and more of diagrams or pictures on the slide that doesn’t match on the topic. Don’t have many pictures in background or as borders.

Tips on topic preparation:
1)   However we have described more or less on the dos and don’ts on paper preparation, the important thing is that don’t just like that cut, copy, paste the contents.
2)   The contents that you put on the slide should be absolute and known factor to you.
3)   If you emphasis on a topic then make sure that you would answer on the topic from any nook and corner of it.
4)   If in case any diagrammatical representation is required then explain it.
5)   If the presentation deals development area then add some statistics or pie diagram, it would be helpful in discussing more on the growing sectors and all that kind of stuff.
6)   Apart from the slides that you prepare depending on how you present it matters. Make sure everyone is attentive and are clear with what you discuss

How to prepare a perfect professional resume

Malvika Sampat — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:53:56 +0000

How to prepare a perfect professional resume has been originally published on: How to For India

Life of a person is fulfilled only when he or she has a good job. A decent job is the need of the hour. The job that we have to perform is always what we decide. To get a good job we have to prepare a good resume. When attending any interview we have to submit the resume first. So let us how to prepare a good resume.

A resume typically consists of the following sections: objective, personal information, educational information, projects, experience. First three sections are mandatory to be present. Last two sections are not compulsory. Objective is the most important section in a resume. It is an introduction about us.

So when writing the objective we must mention the position that we wanted and the area we are interested in. so we must be very careful in writing an objective. When the objective s not very impressive the resume might get rejected. The next section is personal information.

It includes name, address, phone-no, nationality, languages known, marital status, gender. Do not write information about parents. It is not compulsory. Do check the information several times.

Next section is educational information. Starting from the school education summarize till the post graduation. Use tabular representation. It gives a pleasant look. Also include the institution of study, percentage acquired.

Other important sub sections of education are projects that were completed, languages known, co- curricular activities, awards received, workshops participated.

Another important section is experience. This section is not required for fresher. Also include the place that you worked in previously with address. Use the references column. Include only people whom you know very well, preferably people whom you worked with before.

Maintain honesty in all the information that you produce. They are subject to verification. Then give the declaration. Then state the place, date and give your signature.

How to develop a perfect body language

Malvika Sampat — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:54:50 +0000

How to develop a perfect body language has been originally published on: How to For India

It’s sometimes said that the tears speak deeper than words and it’s probably known that actions speak louder than words and so body language makes us understand the message that we try to convey. In terms of non verbal communication, body language is the most efficient way.

Organ oriented different body language:
When it comes to body language they are simple expressions that we make in face, hand postures, eyes contact and some gestures. They differ with the organs involve.
1)   Smiling:
Smile always conveys a positive attitude of the person and it makes the opponent understand confidence, friendliness and it tells that you are a person whom people like to be with. False smile can bring negative image.
2)   Nodding or Head shaking:
Nodding is done when you agree to something and it’s a sign or signal approval. Disapproval is given when you don’t nod or shake “no” with your head.
3)   Hands on hip:
Standing with hands on the hip implies that we are set to go and act. Depending on the situation it also implies the aggression. However it’s not the welcoming pose but it are the most top postures of youngsters.
4)   Eye contact and attention:
Eye contact with someone ensures that you are listening to them and lack of them would imply that it’s a fact of hiding, lying or even shyness and not enough confidence. Attention span tells how well they like about the conversation and it tells their interest and boring about something.
5)   Hand folding, legs crossed and other postures:
Arms folded gesture generally conveys the most defensive pose or it might be just to calm a person down. Sitting tight with legs crossed imply that their uncomforting or disinterest in communication. Legs tight may be like physical barrier to keep them away from others.

Thus body language will help you mingle in society. However avoid touching people while speaking because it may impose bad image on your character as it implies romantic feel.

How to improve your communication skills

Malvika Sampat — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:15:08 +0000

How to improve your communication skills has been originally published on: How to For India

Today to get placed in a good company the most important skill is how effectively you speak with others. Here are some tips so that you can improve your communication skill a much better.

Guidelines to obtain good communication skills:
1)   First when you speak think twice what you want to say, believe in your speech and don’t lose your confidence.
2)   Then after speaking find out what the listeners want from you. Don’t forget to repeat the main points at the end.
3)   Use some Techniques like do Define at least one Acronym.
4)   Use Humor to a certain extent so that the listeners don’t fall asleep. At the end don’t forget to Ask for feedback.
5)   Increase your vocabulary by reading newspaper. Eliminate Audible Pauses when you speak and do have the practice of pronouncing Words Properly.
6)   Eye contact while speaking is very much important. When you speak vary your tone depending upon your speech.
7)   Then when you write do write a purposeful statement. First make an Outline of about what you are going to write.
8)   Do Explain Abstract words. So that there will be more readers for your article.
9)   Use Absolutes and Generalities here and there.

Then the way of your body language is very important be flexible and Likable to others. Don’t forget to be Truthful while you tell anything about yourself. Emphasis the main and major points while speaking.
Don’t take yourself too seriously if so this will create a bad impression about you on others. When you speak in groups be receptive to New Ideas also. Take full Responsibility if anything goes wrong and assure them to rectify your mistakes next time.
Eliminate Negative Feelings before you start any of you work. Have full faith in you and start your work. Give due to Respect the Other Person’s Point of View also. This will improve your leadership quality.

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How to judge a person in an interview

Malvika Sampat — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:05:38 +0000

How to judge a person in an interview has been originally published on: How to For India

Researchers say judging a person is really very interesting and important to all people. To be more clear as a person sitting in panel for an interview how to judge a candidate with his / her body language. In this modern world people find many difficulties in facing an interviewer.

However, the interview judger will also have certain ideas to find an apt person for their company. This could be more useful and gives certain ideas for judging a person. The first and foremost thing is the body language and the boldness of the candidate.

The interviewers can ask few questions about the person’s attitude towards life, values and his behavior in past situation for judging the candidates character. Since out of 100%, 10% lies in character. Many companies prefer to relay on paper record, rather than to make this judgment. But the basic qualification and knowledge is still important for a candidate.

For a technical job, the technical skills and knowledge are to be judged and off course required. But, they should not be the key factor in making the final selection of the suitable candidate.

IS TELEPHONIC INTERVIEW SUFFICIENT TO JUDGE ANYONE’S PERSONALITY???
Now day’s candidates are judged by levels in that this telephonic interview is one of the famous for the interviewers. Yes doing telephone interviews is certainly a very useful tool in first stages of the recruitment process, as we can get quite a lot of information from the candidate: his motivation, how he/she comes across, communication skills, and so on.

This also allows you to screen out a lot of not suitable/not very motivated candidates, and thus not wastes your time or their time any further. In fact it works quite well in identifying the two extremes: the very good candidates and downright unsuitable candidates.

So this should be only a part in interviewing. But there are quite a lot of candidates that fall in between which you should definitely have to evaluate at a personal interview.

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How to Invest in Bonds in India

Vibi Krishnan — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:57:24 +0000

How to Invest in Bonds in India has been originally published on: How to For India

The stock market in India has stabilized in the recent years, which has attracted a new inflow of investors. Today, the economy of India is exploding with sales of bonds and stocks. If you are eligible, you can stake your own claim by investing in Indian bonds.

Instructions :

* First of all, take a note that you must be an NRI (non-resident Indian) in order to legally invest in Indian bond’s. An NRI is a person who was born in India but resides outside India(another country).

* Many NRIs invest in mutual funds.Mutual fund is a type of bond which allows you to pool your money with that of other investors by purchasing a wide assortment of securities. To invest in mutual fund, NRI’s have to either see an agent at a mutual-fund house or see if your bank offers mutual funds for online investing.

* NRIs can also buy shares through any Indian company. They do this either by visiting a brokerage website online or on-site. They can either directly purchase a share in the company or make a portfolio investment i.e purchasing shares of various companies.

* NRIs can also purchase government-dated securities, Those bonds whose maturities last beyond a year. NRIs can purchase these securities by submitting applications to banks that have been authorised by the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) to sell the securities.

* Lastly, NRIs can buy bonds through PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) in India. PSUs are companies that perform public-centered activities, such as the energy development and civic engineering.