hw to b successful in life n b employed in a well payed job...?

Answer 1

HARD WORK and HONESTY

Answer 2

An interview is a great opportunity to convince prospective employers about the tremendous value you will add to their organisation. The trick is to prepare in advance and project your strengths with conviction. Take this quiz to see how ready you are for a date with your dream job!

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1. Why do you want to join our company?
Option.1 : You are the market leader in your segment and I want to work with the best.
Option.2 : It has always been my dream to work for your company.
Option.3 : I am looking for a change and I got this call from a consultant.

The correct answer is: You are the market leader in your segment and I want to work with the best.

Knowing why you want to work for a company will give you a lot of confidence. Interviewers can spot the desperation if you are not sure about why you want to join them. Be specific. There is no dream company, so an answer like the first option would sound too fluffy. But wanting to work for a bigger company is an acceptable reason for leaving a job Right!

2. What do you think are your weaknesses?
Option.1 : I tend to work too hard and therefore am left with little time for family.
Option.2 : I am working on improving my computer skills. My goal is to become an advanced user in the next three months.
Option.3 : I don't really think I have any weakness.

The correct answer is: I am working on improving my computer skills. My goal is to become an advanced user in the next three months..

This is a tricky question. No weakness at all would make you sound cocky. You may be a workaholic but that's considered unhealthy and can have adverse effects on your peers and subordinates. It's safe to mention something specific; at the same time, it should be non-critical. Also state your plan of action to get around that weakness. Right!

3. Why should we hire you?
Option.1 : I have XYZ years of experience and have XYZ qualifications... blah blah...
Option.2 : I am the best. It would be a mistake not to hire me.
Option.3 : I have a background in... and am keen on this role. I would bring in the skills that add value to your team.

The correct answer is: I have a background in... and am keen on this role. I would bring in the skills that add value to your team..
Remember the 'WIIFME' (What's in it for me) rule? Focus on what the company is looking for and state specific skills that you have. This is your chance to sell yourself, so don't try to be modest. Right!

4. Can you tell us a little bit about your last job?
Option.1 : As a sales executive for consumer products, I achieved the highest sales figures consistently for the last three quarters.
Option.2 : I was a sales executive and was responsible for the northern territory.
Option.3 : In my last job as a sales executive, I was selling consumer products.

The correct answer is: As a sales executive for consumer products, I achieved the highest sales figures consistently for the last three quarters.

Nobody is interested in your tasks. Talk about what you were able to accomplish and how you added more revenue to your company. There are a lot of people who can do the job, but very few who can do it well. Specifics that demonstrate your accomplishments are crucial. Show how you saved money for your last company and contributed to productivity. Right!

5. Do you have any questions for us?
Option.1 : No questions. Thanks.
Option.2 : Can you tell me about the salary and the benefits?
Option.3 : I would like to know more about specific responsibilities and also about growth prospects within the company.

The correct answer is: I would like to know more about specific responsibilities and growth prospects within the company.

Questions are revealing and employers often judge candidates based on the quality of their questions. The right questions show you are focused on succeeding in your job and are not there just for the money. It is acceptable to ask about the job profile in detail or the company's growth plan or the culture. Right!
Keep in mind the following tips also.

Follow Through on Your Job Resolutions

The New Year brings a flurry of activity in the job market. It's also the time to get your job search into high gear so that you can make the most of these new opportunities. So, dust off your resume and use these four steps to get your job search off to a good start.
Clear Your Workspace
Before you try to tackle your job search, take a quick look around you. Are you surrounded by clutter? Excessive clutter can add to the sense of confusion that often plagues job hunters. So clear enough space to be able to sit and compose your thoughts. If necessary, take yourself out to a clean, quiet spot, such as your local library.
Focus Your Search
If you don't know where you are headed, you can waste a lot of time and energy on unimportant tasks. Or worse, you can end up drifting aimlessly and doing nothing at all. You can prevent this from happening to you by using goals to guide your job search. Now we're not talking about New Year's resolutions that you discard within a month. Goals that are vaguely worded, or overly ambitious, are doomed to failure as soon as you write them. Set a goal for your job search as a whole. Then set smaller goals that you can work on each day of your job search. Make sure that your goals are within your reach by asking yourself if they are:
•Specific and measurable
•Within your power to achieve
•Realistic
•Timely
•Positive
•Gratifying to you.
For example, "Email resumes to 15 companies by the end of the day" is an achievable goal, based on these standards. On the other hand, "Stop blowing interview questions" is not.
Choose a Starting Point
It's natural to feel overwhelmed when you have dozens of tasks to work on. Yet, this can also happen when you're just starting out and aren't certain where to begin. Fight the urge to either admit defeat or tackle all areas at once. Begin by selecting a single area of your job search as a starting point. It's more effective to start with smaller tasks that are stepping stones to larger tasks. Here are some examples:
•Update your resume
•Find new job leads in a single area
•Update and prioritize your list of contacts
•Make a list of interview questions to practice
Get the Ball Rolling
Don't be surprised if you find it hard to get started on job search tasks or keep making excuses to take breaks. Now is the time to focus on taking action -- any action -- rather than on completing a task perfectly. Build your sense of success by completing one daily goal every day. You'll soon find that your motivation increases and your job search gains momentum. Before you know it, you'll be on your way to job search success.