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10 CV Tips To Get Hired

10 CV Tips To Get Hired

Rediff.com3 days ago

Weak verbs and poor language can make even impressive achievements seem ordinary, points out Nayagam PP, a career coach and founder of EduJob360.

How AI Is Reshaping Human Resources

How AI Is Reshaping Human Resources

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

A recent survey reveals that Artificial Intelligence is becoming a central focus in human resource management, with a majority of professionals identifying it as a top priority for improving efficiency, reducing costs, and optimising workforce planning across various HR functions.

WFO Or WFH? The Debate Goes On...

WFO Or WFH? The Debate Goes On...

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'Given a chance, more than 50 per cent of employees would switch to WFH as opposed to working from office.'

'Dating Apps At 52? I Don't Want Desperate Men'

'Dating Apps At 52? I Don't Want Desperate Men'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

rediffGURU Shalini Singh helps a 52-year-old reader rediscover companionship in the dating world.

The Indian Techie Who Broke The Internet

The Indian Techie Who Broke The Internet

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Indian engineer Soham Parekh, who was caught juggling multiple full-time Silicon Valley jobs, sparked both a viral meme storm and a fierce debate on remote work, ethics and startup hiring processes.

'I Don't Want To Compromise On Family Or Work...'

'I Don't Want To Compromise On Family Or Work...'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Dr Ganesh Natarajan offers practical advice on the importance of skill development.

Workshop for HR professionals

Workshop for HR professionals

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

WCH Training Solutions is organising a one-day workshop on Employee Value Proposition Strategies.

Countdown To IIT-JEE Main 2025: What You Must Do

Countdown To IIT-JEE Main 2025: What You Must Do

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Avoid last minute cramming. Focus on revision, advises rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

IIT-JEE Main 2025 Tips: Don't Risk Negative Marking

IIT-JEE Main 2025 Tips: Don't Risk Negative Marking

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Start with your strongest subject. This will give you an edge. Don't risk negative marking with blind guesses, advises rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

What HR professionals should know about money

What HR professionals should know about money

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Though it may be anecdotal, there are some HR people who cannot reconcile their own salary from a CTC to take home!

One Week For IIT-JEE Main 2025: What You Must Do

One Week For IIT-JEE Main 2025: What You Must Do

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

rediffGURU Nayagam PP offers a detailed guide to equip you with effective strategies, tactics and tips to help you excel in the upcoming IIT-JEE exam 2025.

20 Things To Do After IIT-JEE Main 2025

20 Things To Do After IIT-JEE Main 2025

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Career counsellor Nayagam PP suggests 20 powerful steps you can take while balancing your board exams and other engineering entrance tests.

IIT-JEE Main 2025: Key Changes and Proven Tips for Exam Success

IIT-JEE Main 2025: Key Changes and Proven Tips for Exam Success

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

With modifications across all three papers -- Paper 1 (for BE/BTech), Paper 2A (for B.Arch), and Paper 2B (for BPlanning) -- students must plan their preparation intelligently to achieve a high percentile.

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

'Lifelong Learning Is Key In Today's Fast-Changing Business Landscape'

'Lifelong Learning Is Key In Today's Fast-Changing Business Landscape'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'Citing an example of the pressure students face, she mentioned that one student shared how friends in college would say, "Don't come back without that multi-crore job," as they said their goodbyes.' 'But you have to understand that this is the end of the beginning, and it's not even the beginning of the end.'

'Is Integrated MTech from VIT Good For Placements?'

'Is Integrated MTech from VIT Good For Placements?'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Nayagam PP counsels students on how to pick the right course and career.

Should My Son Work In A Reputed Firm Or A Start-Up?

Should My Son Work In A Reputed Firm Or A Start-Up?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

rediffGURU Nayagam PP counsels students and aspiring professionals on how to pick the right courses and scale up in your career.

5 HOT jobs in demand during the lockdown

5 HOT jobs in demand during the lockdown

Rediff.com12 May 2020

These jobs saw a surge in demand in April, according to TimesJobs' latest report.

Explained: How Covid got HR to relook its role in a changed world

Explained: How Covid got HR to relook its role in a changed world

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

India Inc has weathered many a storm during Covid-19: from supply chain disruptions to demand dips, steep increase in input costs to shortage of key raw materials. As most companies navigated unprecedented challenges on multiple fronts, realisation dawned also about the criticality of employee welfare in the survival of the business. And it was the human resources (HR) department that faced the greatest test on this front.

SAVING HISTORY, One Stepwell At A Time

SAVING HISTORY, One Stepwell At A Time

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Rohan Kale is fighting to save Maharashtra's stepwells.

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Organisations across sectors are taking initiatives such as equipping offices with practical work tools like Braille-friendly and voice-enabled lifts and screen readers. While inclusion has gained pace, only 11.3 per cent (or 3.4 million out of 30 million) Indians with disabilities have jobs.

5 Skills To CHANGE Your FUTURE

5 Skills To CHANGE Your FUTURE

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Having the right know-how and being able to adapt to changing trendsd and industry shifts can make all the difference to how a business functions today.

M&M bags best employer award

M&M bags best employer award

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

M&M has been declared as the 'Employer Brand of the Year' for 2007-08 at Asia Pacific HRM Congress.

HR pros are on training track

HR pros are on training track

Rediff.com25 May 2006

Lost Your Job? Don't Lose Hope

Lost Your Job? Don't Lose Hope

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The best possible way to deal with job uncertainty is accepting the fact that it could happen to anyone and if it does, then it is important to work on a multi-pronged strategy on how to get through it in the best possible manner, advises Sumit Sabharwal.

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Lion, Eagle or Frog: What animal personality is your BOSS?

Lion, Eagle or Frog: What animal personality is your BOSS?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Bosses from the Wild by author Manjiri Gokhale Joshi aims to explain how understanding animal behaviour can help professionals contribute better in an organisation. We bring you an excerpt.

Should you quit a job for money?

Should you quit a job for money?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Avoid these seven career mistakes in 2014!

A career in HR: How you can be a people's person

A career in HR: How you can be a people's person

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

An HR person's job is all about talent management.

6 job interview MISTAKES you must avoid

6 job interview MISTAKES you must avoid

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Are you guilty of committing these mistakes too? Indrajeit Borkakoty lists out.

How to build trust at YOUR workplace

How to build trust at YOUR workplace

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Brillian SK, an HR professional and expert tells you why skip meetings are essential for every organisation and offers suggestions on how to conduct one in the right manner.

Top tips to ACE your bank interviews

Top tips to ACE your bank interviews

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Simple tips to prepare for bank interviews from M B Sivaramakrishnan, a HR professional and author of the book Guide to Bank Interviews.

Pay issues top priority for HR dept

Pay issues top priority for HR dept

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Global HR professionals working in the financial services industry have pinpointed pay issues as the primary focus of their operations, according them higher priority than talent management and employee engagement, according to a survey by Towers Watson.

Managing people at work: 5 key HR trends

Managing people at work: 5 key HR trends

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

HR professionals are today looked upon to provide strategic business partnership and play key roles in developing better business leaders and shaping world-class organisations. Here are five key trends prevailing in the human resource space today.

Workplace anxiety pulling you down? Here's a solution

Workplace anxiety pulling you down? Here's a solution

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Anxiety is possibly the single largest inhibitor of growth both for an individual and for a corporation, says Thomas J DeLong, Philip J Stomberg Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School.

'85 percent graduates in India not employable'

'85 percent graduates in India not employable'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

At a recent HR professional meet in the city, hiring managers and employers from leading firms in the country addressed the issue of growing unemployment in the country and discussed plausible solutions to solve the issue.

India Inc expected to dole out 8.6% average increment in 2022: Deloitte

India Inc expected to dole out 8.6% average increment in 2022: Deloitte

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Corporate India handed over an average increment of 8 per cent in 2021, and early estimates reveal that average increment for 2022 is expected to increase to 8.6 per cent in line with a healing economy and improving confidence, according to a Deloitte survey. As per the second phase of Deloitte's Workforce and Increment Trends survey 2021, 92 per cent companies gave an increment in 2021 at an average of 8 per cent, compared with only 4.4 per cent in 2020, where just 60 per cent companies had extended a pay hike. For 2022, average increment is expected to increase to 8.6 per cent, at par with the pre-pandemic levels of 2019, the survey said, adding that about 25 per cent companies surveyed have projected a double-digit increment for 2022.

Now, Indian women are riding Harley Davidson!

Now, Indian women are riding Harley Davidson!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

US iconic cult bike maker Harley Davidson seems to be making the right moves to woo Indian women.

'Help me build a MF portfolio I should not regret'

'Help me build a MF portfolio I should not regret'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

MF Guru: 'If you want to build a corpus of 3-4 Cr...'

MF Guru: 'If you want to build a corpus of 3-4 Cr...'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your Mutual Fund queries.