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interview tips 40+
By Nikita Garia
Looking for a job can be stressful, even more so for older executives.
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- You are not too old to learn new tricks.
While 15 to 20 years of work experience are valuable, sometimes they can work against you. Recruiters may fear that you are too set in your ways and don’t have the flexibility needed for the job. They may also worry that you have lost your creative and passionate streaks with time.
Being aware of perceptions that recruiters might have of you can help you tackle them better ahead of your job interview. Human resources experts say you should draw attention to the benefits of hiring a more experienced person, such as having had greater exposure to unexpected situations and crises, and having better leadership and team-management skills.
Here are some interview tips for candidates who are over 40:
Show-off, stay fresh: If you have 20 years of work experience, you are likely have a lot of things to talk about in your job interview. But you may want to hold back.
“The employer is not interested in 25 great things you did, but in that one great thing that is relevant to the job,” says Harveen Singh Bedi, senior vice president of executive search firm Quadrangle, a unit of Info Edge (India) Ltd.
Highlight only those achievements that make you the best candidate for the job. Mention some achievements from the last year or two, or any fresh ideas that you helped implement recently.
“Don’t give the impression that you have been doing the same job everyday for 20 years,” says Ben Hawkes, a London-based executive at human capital management firm Kenexa.
Show that you are up-to-date with the latest developments in your industry by discussing the latest tools and techniques in the trade. You might need to attend conferences and read trade magazines in advance to gain this knowledge.
Show flexibility: Some recruiters might have the impression that older candidates are, well, too old to learn new tricks. Break that perception at the earliest opportunity.
Let your recruiter know how you have adapted to changing environments in the past. For instance, if you were part of a team that helped introduce new technologies at your previous company, share that information, says Mr. Bedi. If you are comfortable with traveling and relocation, show your willingness to do so.
Interviewers may try to gauge your flexibility by asking indirect questions. Be sure to let them know that “you don’t want to live a retired life,” says Mr. Bedi.
Name-drop, smoothly: Besides experience, you have hopefully amassed a large network of contacts over the years. This could help you score points over younger candidates.
Telling your recruiter about the people you know in the industry at various levels can be particularly helpful in jobs like marketing or finance, where networks can help add clients.
“If it is relevant, emphasize it,” says Mr. Hawkes. But be careful not to come across as someone who is bragging; that could hurt your chances.
Prove that you are tech-savvy: If you have to compete with younger candidates, it’s a must to be internet-savvy. If you don’t already have an account on professional networking sites like LinkedIn.com or Brijj.com, get one. And use it.
If you have enough time, consider writing a professional blog, perhaps about your industry. These tools can help you build a better profile.
“To a large extent there is a perception that (older people) are not tech-savvy,” says Suman Rudra, human resources leader for NCR Corporation India Pvt., a manufacturer of ATMs. You’ll need to shake off that belief.
Don’t be bossy: If you find yourself being interviewed by a recruiter who has just a few years of work experience, don’t try to overwhelm him or her with your experience — and don’t be bossy. “Don’t come across as a know-it-all,” says Mr. Hawkes.
Remember, no matter how old you are, you are still an interviewee. So, set aside your ego and “put your best pitch forward,” says Mr. Rudra.
Don’t lie about your health: While you have no obligation to disclose any health problem to your potential employer, don’t hide anything that could prevent you from fulfilling the job requirements.
For instance, if the interviewer tells you the job would require you to travel regularly but your doctor advised you against it, you should be open about it. If you don’t share this upfront and the company finds out later, it could be problematic. There is “no point in hiding your health issues,” says Mr. Rudra.
Readers, do you think your age affects your job interview? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
PURPOSE OF TEMPLE VISITS
Subject: PURPOSE OF TEMPLE VISITS MAY GOD BLESS US ALL
There are thousand and thousands of temples all over India in different size, shape and locations but not all of them considered to be in the Vedic way.
Generally the temples are located in a place where earth's magnetic wave path densely passes through. It can be in the outer skirt of the town/village or city,... even in middle of the dwelling place, or on a hilltop. The essence of visiting a temple is considered here. For every Srivaishnava, it is a must to pay a visit twice every day to the Vishnu Temples in their locations.In simple terms, these temples are located strategic to a place where the positive energy is abundantly available from the magnetic wave distributions of north/south pole thrust.
Because of its location where high magnetic values are available, the Main Idol is placed in the core center, and also because they place a copper plate written with some Vedic scripts, which is buried, beneath the Main Idol's placement known as "Garbhagriha" or Moolasthan, the copper absorbs the earths magnetic waves and radiates to the surroundings.Thus a person who regularly visiting a temple and taking clockwise rounds of the Main Idol's placement, automatically receive the beamed magnetic values absorbed in his body. This is very slow and a regular visit will make him absorb more energy. What scientifically it is known is positive energy.In addition, the Sanctum sanctorum is completely enclosed on three sides. The effect of all energies is very high in here.The lamp that is lit radiates the heat and light energy. The ringing of the bells and the chanting of prayers gives the sound energy. The fragrance from the flowers, the burning of camphor give out the chemical energy.The effect of all these energies is activated by the positive energy that comes out of the idol. This is in addition to the north/south pole magnetic energy that is absorbed by the copper plate and utensils that are kept in the Moolasthan known as grabagraham.
The water is used for the Pooja is mixed with Cardamom, Benzoine, Holy Basil (Tulsi), Clove, etc. are mixed that is known as "Theertham". This water becomes more energized because it receives the positiveness of all these energies combined.When persons go to the temple for the Deepaaraadhana, and when the doors open up, the positive energy gushes out onto the persons who are there. The water that is sprinkled onto the people passes on the energy to all. That is the reason why, men are not allowed to wear shirts to the temple and ladies have to wear more ornaments because it is through these jewels (metal) that positive energy is absorbed in ladies. It is proved that Theertham is a very good blood purifier, as it is highly energized. Hence it is given as prasadam to the devotees
Lost energy in a days work is regained this way and one gets being refreshed slightly. The positive energy that is spread out in the entire temple and especially around where the main idol is placed, are simply absorbed in one's body and mind, for those who take a regular clock-wise round circle every day.In addition at the temples they offer holy water about three spoons. This water is mainly a source of magneto therapy kind because usually they place the copper water vessel at the Garbhagriha. It also contains the values of cardamom, clove, saffron, etc to add taste and Tulsi (holy Basil) leaves are put into the water to increase its medicinal value! The clove essence protects one from tooth decay, the saffron & Tulsi leave essence protects one from common cold and cough, cardamom and benzoine known as Pachha Karpuram, acts as a mouth refreshing agents! This way, one's health too is protected, by regularly visiting the Temples .The entire thing just become more energized locally, that the visit and consuming the holy water and the other offerings are worth for the visitor's health and longevity.
Apart from the above facts, each and every round taken in the temple is just simply burning fats in human body and in those days people regularly visited temples and never used to get sugar complaints/diabetic! In addition to it the Vedic chanting helps visitors some refreshing feeling in body and mind thus achieving mental peace, which is the ultimate aim of every soul.And in those days, it was quite rare, you'll see persons with Sugar level high in their blood. In fact, the regular round trip to the temple itself protects one from increasing sugar levels.ADIYEN RAMANUJA DASAND NARASIMHAN
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