News for 'dream-jobs'

Video: Job hunting? The importance of a good cover letter

Video: Job hunting? The importance of a good cover letter

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Nasha Fitter, trainer and author of You're Hired!, shares helpful tips and real-life examples of the most common errors job seekers make and how you can avoid them.

Job hunting? The importance of a good cover letter

Job hunting? The importance of a good cover letter

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Nasha Fitter, trainer and author of You're Hired!, shares helpful tips and real-life examples of the most common errors job seekers make and how you can avoid them.

'We don't pick people just for their IIT/IIM tag'

'We don't pick people just for their IIT/IIM tag'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

T V Mohandas Pai, director, Human Resources and member of the Infosys board, is upfront and brutal -- whether it's taking potshots at hallowed institutions like the IITs or IIMs or rubbishing the unrealistic aspirations of today's generation.

#10YearChallenge: 'I am happy, single and strong'

#10YearChallenge: 'I am happy, single and strong'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Rediff readers take the 10 year challenge and tell us how their lives have changed.

#10YearChallenge: Inspiring stories of change and success

#10YearChallenge: Inspiring stories of change and success

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Rediff readers take the 10 year challenge and tell us what has changed.

Brits love to work for US companies

Brits love to work for US companies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

A recent study by www.HireScores.com -- a website that helps people looking for jobs find the right job websites --revealed that Coca-Cola ranked as the most desirable company to work for among Britons.

#10YearsChallenge: 'Never run away from problems. Face them'

#10YearsChallenge: 'Never run away from problems. Face them'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Rediff readers take the 10 year challenge and tell us what has changed.

I keep getting rejected because of my accent: Excerpt from You're Hired

I keep getting rejected because of my accent: Excerpt from You're Hired

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Nasha Fitter, a teacher, entrepreneur and expert on communications and soft-skilled training, recently launched You're Hired! a book that helps job seekers improve their English communication and job placement skills. An excerpt.

Be an effective communicator: Excerpt from

Be an effective communicator: Excerpt from

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

An excerpt from Nasha Fitter's book on how to get that job and keep it too!

Things you should never mention in your resume

Things you should never mention in your resume

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

You may think using phrases like 'good communication skills' and 'proven track record' make your resume more appealing, but it's sometimes these cliches that set you back in the race to your dream job.

I got an interview! Now what?

I got an interview! Now what?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Practical interview tips from 'You're Hired!' by Nasha Fitter.

10 steps to make Happiness a habit

10 steps to make Happiness a habit

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Remember that everything originates from a thought, everything is just a thought, until you act on it, and thoughts can be changed.

Is etiquette important? Does impression really matter?

Is etiquette important? Does impression really matter?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Learn how to create a more professional image for yourself and how to get the job of your dreams!

Nasha excerpt

Nasha excerpt

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Whether you are speaking to one person or giving a presentation to a group, learning these skills will set you apart.

Excerpt: You're Hired

Excerpt: You're Hired

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

If you speak and write using Indianisms, you will sound unprofessional. The excerpt shows you how to correct and improve your English skills.

'How can I improve my accent?'

'How can I improve my accent?'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Nasha Fitter, communications expert and author of the recently launched book 'You're Hired! How to get that job and keep it too', hosted a chat with readers on July 10. The transcript.

Placement season is near. Is your resume ready?

Placement season is near. Is your resume ready?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

A picture is worth a thousand words, they say, but when you have only words to tell the recruiters your story, you have to be artistic.

Start-up or MNC: Where should you intern?

Start-up or MNC: Where should you intern?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Interning with a big brand allows you to interact with experienced professionals from different departments of the company.

Jobs you can do in paradise

Jobs you can do in paradise

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

The pay may not be the greatest, but ... location, location, location.

CV writing: Words you should NEVER use

CV writing: Words you should NEVER use

Rediff.com26 May 2009

There are certain words that are seen frequently on CVs but actually irritate recruiters/ interviewers and at times may even cost you the interview call.

Job interview? 7 great tips

Job interview? 7 great tips

Rediff.com21 May 2009

When you reach the interviewer's desk, it's not just your resume and job skills, it's your personal skills that are under focus as well.

England manager Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

England manager Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Sam Allardyce was sacked as England manager on Tuesday having behaved "inappropriately" when seeking a lucrative sideline role while talking to undercover reporters, bringing a crushing end to his dream job after one match and 67 days in charge.

Ace the Personal Interview

Ace the Personal Interview

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

You need to do well in the personal interview in order to join your dream B-school. Here are some questions the interview panel will ask you.

#10YearChallenge: Be kind, rational, assertive

#10YearChallenge: Be kind, rational, assertive

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Rediff readers tell us what has changed in the last 10 years.

Facebook rewards 10-year-old Finnish boy for hacking Instagram

Facebook rewards 10-year-old Finnish boy for hacking Instagram

Rediff.com4 May 2016

A 10-year-old Finnish boy has received a $10,000 reward from Mark Zuckerberg for spotting a bug in Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram, becoming the youngest hacker to receive a cash reward from the social media giant for hacking its own products.

The board results are out... What next?

The board results are out... What next?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

Are you one step closer to your dream job? Or has your result forced you to look at alternate career choices?

Great interview but no job?

Great interview but no job?

Rediff.com5 May 2006

25 great careers in the US

25 great careers in the US

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Top 5 interview questions

Top 5 interview questions

Rediff.com31 May 2006

We tip you off on what prospective employers look for in a prospective candidate.

McClaren named next England manager

McClaren named next England manager

Rediff.com4 May 2006

The Middlesbrough manager was appointed Sven-Goran Eriksson's successor.

B-Schools: What recruiters look for

B-Schools: What recruiters look for

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

How to succeed in a new job

How to succeed in a new job

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

Wie excited about professional debut

Wie excited about professional debut

Rediff.com12 Oct 2005

10 skills recruiters want in an ideal candidate

10 skills recruiters want in an ideal candidate

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The ideal employee will be the one who can learn to adapt to the changes in a short span of time and apply their technical skills and problem-solving ability to come up with creative solutions, says Anoop P Kudva.

10 reasons why your CV was REJECTED!

10 reasons why your CV was REJECTED!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Unless you are a fresher, you should not circulate a generic CV for all openings, says Achin Bhattacharyya.

IITs turn to core sector firms for placements after start-up fiasco

IITs turn to core sector firms for placements after start-up fiasco

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

To further ensure employability of students, IITs are encouraging students to positively accept more number of pre-placement offers and not wait till final placement season

Foodpanda has bitten off more than it can chew

Foodpanda has bitten off more than it can chew

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Foodpanda delivery executives were assured they could make Rs 50,000. There were promises made on surge and demand. But the demand never kept up with the supply.

Priyanka promotes Baywatch in New York

Priyanka promotes Baywatch in New York

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Baywatch babe PeeCee is just everywhere!

Graduates, do you have these job skills?

Graduates, do you have these job skills?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

These skills will give you an edge over the competition.