MOST COMMON INTERVIEW MISTAKES TO AVOID

For many job seekers, the interview is the single most stressful part of the job search process. Any number of things can go wrong, and a big part of being successful is avoiding simple mistakes. Here is list of most common mistakes job seekers make and how to avoid them.Failure to research the company Recruiters say that they expect candidates to spend at least one hour doing research on their web sites and reading about their companies via other web sites. Do your homework before the interview; know what the company does, and who their competitors are. Being unclear on which job you are interviewing for Become familiar with the job description so you can explain how your experiences, talents, strengths, and abilities will connect with company needs. Highlight how you're suited...

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Some GK Questions

1.What is the expansion of YAHOO?Yet Another Hierarchy of Officious Oracle2.What is the expansion of ADIDAS?ADIDAS- All Day I Dream About Sports3 .Expansion of Star as in Star TV Network?Satellite Television Asian Region4.What is expansion of "ICICI ?"Industrial credit and Investments Corporation of India5.What does "baker's dozen" signify?A baker's dozen consists of 13 items - 1 more than the itemsin a normal dozen6. The 1984-85 season. 2nd ODI between India and Pakistan at Sialkot- India 210/3 with Vengsarkar 94*. Match abandoned. Why?That match was abandoned after ppl heard the news of indira gandhi being killed.7. Who is the only man to have written the National Anthems for two different countries?Rabindranath Tagore who wrote national anthem for two different countries one is our...

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Everyday Science Simplified

Everyday Science Simplified Q.   A man with a load jumps from a high building. What will be the load experienced by him? A.   Zero, because the acceleration of his fall is equal to the acceleration due to gravity of the earth.   Q.   A piece of chalk when immersed in water, emits bubbles. Why ? A.   Chalk consists of pores forming capillaries. When it is immersed in water, the water begins to rise in the capillaries and air present there is expelled in the form of bubbles.   Q.   Why does a liquid remain hot or cold for a long time inside a thermos flask? A.  The presence of air, a poor conductor of heat, between the double glass wall of a thermos flask, keeps the liquid hot or cold inside a flask for a long time.   Q.   Why...

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Go Green

First step in go green process is to turn off the lights of your home or office when not in use to lower monthly electricity bills and to save energy. We should buy only those electricity bulbs or tubes which are more energy efficient. Use recycled paper for printing your documents. Try to use printer capable of double-sided printing though it is very difficult but it will save pape and reduce cost also. Going green by using eco-friendly products is an must these days. Try to get paperless statements(online) from your banks or financial institutions in stead of mailed ones. Use those items which can be recycled easily. Try to avoid use of polythene. After washing your hands use only paper towels needed to dry them. I see people grab four and five towels to dry their hands. Some people are...

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Tips For Choosing Trustee For Living Trust

Living trust means a trust that may be revocable by the trust creator. It is not just for the rich but Living Trusts are one of the most common estate planning tools in use today. A Living Trust is called so because it is created while you're alive.Living trusts are often used because without going through the process of probate they may allow assets to be passed to heirs. Probate is the process of paying your debts and distributing your property to the people who inherit it under court supervision. The person by whom trust is established is called the Grantor and the Trustee is the person who controls the Trust's assets. And Beneficiaries are the heirs that will benefit from the Trust after grantor's death.Choosing the right person as trustee to act on your behalf is very important. You...

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Safety With Kitchen Knives

A cook's best friend and most important utensil is a sharp knife. You may not notice, but through repeated use, knives become dull. Most kitchen accidents are knife-related, and dull knives are often the cause. Keep the following tips in mind when working with your kitchen knives.                                               Purchase a good knife. A good knife is heavy and well balanced compared to a...

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Causes of Bed Wetting: Eat,Drink, and Wet the Bed

Well, we are on a roll with causes of bed wetting theories. Here's one that seems to make sense. I'm still pretty much sold on the idea that it's a hereditary issue - but it seems like if there are other causes of bed wetting, they may be more controllable. If it's just heredity, you kind of have to wait it out until your child reaches the pre-set magical age of dryness. By nature not especially patient, the idea of waiting it out doesn't appeal to me. So, here's what I've learned about the food and drink leading to bedwetting theory.ChocolateOh no! Say it isn't so! Well, actually it's not necessarily the chocolate; it's the caffeine in chocolate that may cause bed wetting. What does caffeine do? It stimulates the body, including the bladder. So that evening cup of cocoa or slice of chocolate...

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Life Insurance Quote (Term Or Whole) - How To Ensure The Best Value

Life insurance is one important area you should pay a lot of attention to, as part of personal financial planning. Lots of folks simply ignore this, but it really should be never be overlooked. Do not ignore this area - for it could mean financial disasters for you.This investment is necessary, no matter how your situation looks like. Looking into this investment will give you peace of mind to carry out your daily activities. The information in this article will help you. A "term life" plan is one of the most popular, since it is usually the most inexpensive way to obtain life coverage. It does not build cash value and no refund is given if the policy is canceled. It can be renewed annually or for a more common term of 5, 10, 15, 20, or 30 years. If the insured passes away, the benefit is...

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Customer rights and making a complaint

A customer has the following rights.• To find out information about a product • To choose a product • To buy a product • To get value for money • To be satisfied and well looked after once the product has been purchased.If as a customer you are dissatisfied here is a simple list of actions you can take. Making a complaint1. Complain to the supplier of the goods or service as soon as possible. Always give the supplier the opportunity to put the matter right first. Bear in mind that if you leave your complaint for too long you may lose some of your legal rights. 2. Make sure you take any receipt or proof of purchase with you. Don't part with this - in case you need it later. 3. If the supplier is some distance away, or if you get no satisfaction after calling in person, then you will need to...

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Are You A Workaholic?

Regardless of whether you work from home or not, working long hours is not productive or emotionally fulfilling after awhile. Even though you may be extremely busy, working ten or twelve hours may not help you catch up since there will always be more work for you to accomplish. Learning how not to be a workaholic takes time and discipline but with a little practice, you will be able to find a balance between your work and your life.  If people are always commenting on the amount of time you spend working, then you may be a workaholic. If you find yourself constantly thinking about work, then you may need to change the way you approach...

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ELectricity Do's & Dont's

• Always, install safety equipments like Earth leakage / overload & short circuit protection (circuit breakers / switches ) near point of supply.• Ensure healthy earthing is installed at your premises.• Ensure only IS marked cables of proper capacity are used for your installation and get the wiring done through only licensed Electrical Contractors. • Pay the energy bills regularly at within due date to avoid inconvenience due to disconnection. • Use electricity only when needed, switch off the supply when not required. • Always use proper capacity fuse wire in main switches. • To got proper voltage, install adequate capacitors...

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Rights And Responsibilities

Sometimes we have to re-think about what we have memorized in schools but may have forgotton over the years, such as "your rights are others' resposibilities and vice versa", "Your rights come with your responsibilities" , etc. Let me be specific with examples- 1. We clean inside our houses, but throw the garbage just outside. Now, do you think the bacteria, mosquitos, viruses, etc. would think, "Uhhh, let's us not get inside that clean house and infect their children because they are rich elites" ? 2. We teach our children, "do not treat the cook or the 'servant' as equal, do not play with their children, do not let them sit on the chair..". Now, do you think your children will grow up to be good humans with self-respect and respect for others? or will they always try to place themselves...

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23 Ways To Keep Things Running Well.

1. Keep your balance. To stay healthy, we need many different nutrients each day. Balance your diet by eating a variety of foods. These include fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes (such as dried peas, beans and lentils), wholegrain cereals and breads, low fat dairy products, lean meat, fish and skinless chicken.2. Eat regularly. Because staying active is good for health and requires energy, it’s even more important than ever to eat good meals regularly.3. Start the day well. At breakfast, sit down to your choice of cereal or porridge. For something different try spreading avocado, ricotta cheese, hummus and sesame or nut paste on a variety of breads, rolls or bagels.4. Eat three meals a day. Make sure you eat breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.5. Become a grazer. If...

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Steps For Effective Time Management

The following steps for effective time management can provide a guide for putting your intentions into action, lowering your stress, and helping you achieve your goals. 1. Identify your personal and work-related priorities.This is a key step in the process. Think carefully about outcomes that are important to you. Write them down, being as specific as possible. Specify exactly what you want to accomplish and by when. If you have multiple priorities in the same area (personal or professional) , try to select only one or two initially, or try to rank them as to importance. Trying to work on too many at the same time will increase, rather than lower, your stress level. 2. Translate your priorities into concrete goals, with component activities.Break each goal into its component activities; identify...

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