Monthly Archives: May 2009

Author : Mike Batta

Once in a way, media stories come up which say that India will soon face a severe crunch of talent This may be an attempt to question or even derail the Indian success story of offering outsourcing and off-shoring services to the world But such critics and doomsday predictors are proved wrong by a recent global survey that has clearly brought out the fact that there is no dearth of talent, especially in the IT field in India

In fact, the study says that the shortage of talent is of little consequence in the sub-continent as compared to the other nations of the world A global employment service reporting company, Manpower Inc says that only 13% of employers in India are finding it difficult to fill their employment positions This survey, conducted across 33000 companies in 23 countries, established that 40% of employers in the world face a severe talent crunch

Mexico with 78%,Canada with 66% and Japan 58% lead this fearsome crisis of inability to fill positions Therefore, at just 13% India’s problem appears insignificant However, even in India, certain categories of jobs like sales representatives, accountants, marketing and PR executives, teachers and IT professionals are difficult to fill

World over, this shortage is not limited to IT or manufacturing sectors The demand for blue collared jobs like drivers, laborers, electricians as well as nurses, chefs is much more than the supply This is mainly due to ageing population, low birth rates, migration of people and tendency to take up own businesses

India’s problem of shortage in IT and manufacturing fields is very low mainly because India is already recognized as the next tech super power As a testimonial from one of the users of the India’s omnipresent outsourcing business says “India has grown to be a powerhouse in IT, with business in excess of $20 bn Their main advantage is the English speaking population that can easily understand and deliver an English speaking country’s requirements Raviv Zoller, President and CEO of Ness Technologies, Israel adds, “My company performed well in India because we have grown organically” He recommends that any outsiders looking into doing business in India should adopt a policy of constant listening and learning in India He credits the Indian managers of guiding his company well, being sensitive to their requirements and the basic desire to grow He also says that it is best to employ local managers because they understand the local culture best

Even as India is becoming the global hub of outsourcing and is on its way to achieving a technical super power status, the Indian government also has supported well with improving the education infrastructure This effort will ensure continued supply of talent to cater to the ever increasing demand from countries all over the world Even the people in the remotest village in India have realized the importance of world class education and skill building in order to achieve India’s economic success through the outsourcing route

Indian Tradition has always encouraged hard work from times immemorial Education is recognized as the magic wand that can lead one to riches Even a roadside tea vending boy, Sarvan says ” I too can be a big man if I go to school” This statement epitomizes the feelings of the country’s population With this kind attitude and approach India can never face shortages on talent front Indian Tradition will ensure continued supply of rich talent to the global markets

MJ Batta writes job outsourcing related topics and hosts a job outsourcing research site at Outsourcing America and a special outsourcing report at How Companies Outsource

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Author : Charles Cruz

In the United States there are about twenty million people that work from home at least one day per week, and rest assure there are plenty more in other countries Working from home has become a very big trend, one that as technology increases will only continue to expand That is why learning how to manage your time and learning effective techniques that will increase your productivity as an individual will become more important

I have been working from home a couple of years now, only to find that being productive is hard to do in a place that is not an office For example if you work in an insurance company the probability that someone is going to step into your office during a meeting to talk to you about the laundry or some other random topic, the conversations you will have during the day will mostly revolve on insurance or something related to that Contrary to that in a home environment distractions abound specially if there are little kids around

The experts recommend a lot of things but here are the best tips I’ve heard:

1 Designate an specific area of work It is best if you have access to a special room in your house that is destined to be a place where you pour yourself into your projects, this is specially important for a work at home mom with kids

2 Stick to a schedule Putting the kids to sleep a few hours, working when you have help from somebody that can watch them while you get work done are just of the thing that can be done to finish those projects you have

3 Be realistic As tempting as it sound rearranging the schedule of everybody that lives with you is actually complicated, most of the time messy The best to go about doing this is doing things proportionally, if the income created by the work done in your home increases, increase what you are willing to spend on a babysitter, or a daycare service Just make sure that it makes sense, if you are about to spend half of what you are going to make, it’s probably not a good idea, but still try to make it up by asking a relative or friend to give you a helping hand

4 Having patience is a must Establishing your schedule when working at home may take some trial and error to find the right solution for you and your loved ones

Earning money from home is not always an exact science, but you will find an optimal schedule for you as time goes on Simply remember to always keep your loved ones informed of your activities and workloads, and maintain open communication about any temporary changes that may be needed to ensure your success

I have created a program that will show you the exact system I’ve used to make up to $300,000 in a single month. You can even watch video proof inside my website. Be sure to check it out if you want to learn How To Be Rich at http://www.illshowyouhowtoberich.com.

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Author : Shaun Parker

Finding the right job is one of the most important things that you can do Whether you’re interested in an office job, an active job or a job in teaching finding the right job for you is essential We spend so much time in work that it is essential that you find something that you enjoy doing As a result there can be a certain amount of pressure on your search for a job As a result it is important that you take your search for a job seriously and invest time in getting it right

If you want to find the perfect job it is unlikely that it will come to you and as a result it is essential that you set aside time to conduct an effective job search It is important that you see this time as time invested rather than time wasted Because every hour you spend on your job search will take you closer to the perfect job and ultimately the effort will pay off

Write a CV

The Curriculum Vitae is the piece of paper that sells you to the potential employer It should include details of your previous jobs and your qualifications as well as a brief description about you that should give the employer an insight into your likes and interests aside from work

The easiest way to write a CV is to find example CV and use it as a template replacing the example content with information about you It has to be said that writing a CV can be quite daunting for people that have not done it before but it is actually really straightforward You need to make sure that alongside writing a list of the jobs that you have done that you make a note of the roles and responsibilities that you undertook in your job

That way you can tell the employer how great you are without relying on the job title to sell you It is vital that throughout the CV writing process you are positive and emphasise the skills that you have You need to put it on the paper because if you don’t then the potential employer will not be able to guess! After all you need to impress the people that read the CV so that you get invited for interview

Send you CV out

Once you have written a wonderful CV you will have to get it out to as many job listings and as many employment agencies as possible That way you can have a great chance of finding the perfect job Try not to be over selective and apply to as many jobs as possible After all it is not until you have visited the workplace and met some of the staff that you realise whether the job is for you Sometimes even the most boring looking job can be enjoyable if the staff and workplace atmosphere are enjoyable

You never really know until you have worked there a while but be sure to remember that the interview is also to see whether you want to work at the place or not as well as whether they want you to work for them The more people that you send your CV to the more likely you are to get an interview and as a result the more likely you are to get a job After all the more experience that you have with the interview process the more likely you are to be able to grab that dream job when it comes along

Shaun Parker has been involved in the Jobs industry for many years and is fully aware of the pitfalls you may face when you are looking for a UK job search. To find out more visit the need a job site.

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