Specialise in management from IIM-Bangalore

What: The Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore, invites applications for admission to its Fellow Programme in Management.

The programme is valid for students specialising in the following areas:

~ Corporate Strategy and Policy

~ Economics and Social Sciences

~ Finance and Control

~ Marketing

~ Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management

~ Production and Operations Management

~ Public Systems and Policy

~ Quantitative Methods, Information Systems and Computers

Are you eligible?

~ You must hold a master's degree in any discipline or a CA degree with a minimum overall aggregate of 55 percent.

~ You could be a bachelor of engineering or technology with a minimum overall aggregate of 60 percent and at least two years of work experience.

~ You could be a final year student, provided all requirements are completed before June 30, 2006.

~ Those applying for corporate strategy and policy specialisation must have at least two years of work experience in addition to a master's degree with a minimum overall aggregate of 55 percent.

Additional information

~ FPM students in good standing are provided with a fellowship grant for four years to cover tuition and other fees, hostel room rent and computer facilities.

~ Students will also be entitled to a monthly stipend of Rs 8,000 to 10,000 per month.

~ There is an annual contingency grant of Rs 15,000 per year as well.

Note: No financial support is available for NRIs and foreign applicants.

Important dates

~ Application forms will be available till September 30.

~ Please send in your completed application forms before November 10.

How to apply

~ You must appear for the Common Admission Test for IIMs or GRE/ GATE for specific categories.

~ Candidates who graduated after 1997 with a PGDM from any of the IIMs (with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4-point scale) or its equivalent need not take CAT; they can apply directly through the prescribed FPM application form.

~ Students of ME/ MTech programmes from the IITs and IISc Bangalore who will graduate in 2006 with the minimum CGPA of 3 out of 4 or 7.5 out of 10 or equivalent are also exempt from taking CAT.

~ Application forms can be obtained by sending a request to the FPM office, along with a self-addressed 23" X 30.5" envelope with a stamp worth Rs 60.

~ Forms can also be downloaded from the IIM-B web site.

One in four CV's are fake!:-

Employers need to be wary when they employ people on the basis of their impressive cirriculum vitae, as one in four people lie about their CV, according to a study.

The average jobseeker tells three lies but some employees admitted making up more than half their career history, reports the Telegraph.

A report this month from The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development highlights the problem. It says nearly a quarter of companies admitted not always taking up candidates' references and a similar percentage routinely failed to check absenteeism records or qualifications.

Research by Mori in 2001 showed that 7.5 million of Britain's 25.3 million workers had misled potential employers. The figure covered all ages and management levels. The institute puts the cost to employers at 1 billion pounds. (ANI)

6 steps to your dream job

You have a job interview scheduled and you turn into a bundle of nerves just thinking about it.Just remember, interviews can be interesting experiences if you remain poised and take the trouble to prepare for them.

1.Stay calm and focused

Remind yourself it's just an interview.
The trick is to not build too much pressure on yourself by thinking about how important the interview may be to you.Tell yourself you will be fine whatever the outcome may be.

2.Be polite and pleasant

The interviewer would definitely look for good vibes so be confident, positive and keep your spirits high.Keep a smiling face to show you welcome any question.Listen to each question carefully, so that you understand what is being asked of you.

Don't be afraid to ask for clarity if you don't understand the question.

3.Watch your body language

Maintain eye contact with the interviewer in order to create an effective impression.

Do not betray your nervousness at any cost.

Remember, no one will feel confident about hiring you if you don't come across as being confident about yourself.

4.Avoid disagreements with the interviewer

If or when you disagree with the interviewer, do so politely after expressing regret or asking for pardon.

5.Mind your language

It should be easy to understand, but formal in its usage.

6.Be precise and to the point with your answers

Don't go overboard or break into verbal diarrhoea.

Substantiate your answer with few relevant experiences and not everything that comes to your mind.

Good luck for your interview!

Most Wanted Fugitives

JORGE ALBERTO LOPEZ-OROZCO IS WANTED FOR ALLEGEDLY SHOOTING TO DEATH THREE PEOPLE IN ELMORE COUNTY, IDAHO. THE CHARRED REMAINS OF A WOMAN AND HER TWO YOUNG SONS, AGED TWO AND FOUR, WERE FOUND INSIDE A BURNED OUT VEHICLE ON AUGUST 11, 2002. EACH VICTIM WAS SHOT IN EITHER THE HEAD OR THE CHEST.


USAMA BIN LADEN IS WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUGUST 7, 1998, BOMBINGS OF THE UNITED STATES EMBASSIES IN DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, AND NAIROBI, KENYA. THESE ATTACKS KILLED OVER 200 PEOPLE. IN ADDITION, BIN LADEN IS A SUSPECT IN OTHER TERRORIST ATTACKS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.


DIEGO LEON MONTOYA SANCHEZ IS BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH THE MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTION OF MULTIPLE TONS OF COCAINE, KNOWING OR INTENDING THAT IT WILL BE IMPORTED INTO THE UNITED STATES.


JAMES J. BULGER IS BEING SOUGHT FOR HIS ROLE IN NUMEROUS MURDERS COMMITTED FROM THE EARLY 1970s THROUGH THE MID-1980s IN CONNECTION WITH HIS LEADERSHIP OF AN ORGANIZED CRIME GROUP THAT ALLEGEDLY CONTROLLED EXTORTION, DRUG DEALS, AND OTHER ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES IN THE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, AREA. HE HAS A VIOLENT TEMPER AND IS KNOWN TO CARRY A KNIFE AT ALL TIMES.

List Is Here. But did you ever thought about the list of Fugitives will be in INDIA

5 resume mistakes to avoid

Mistake 1: Writing too much
. Keep it short;
Ideally, a CV should not go beyond two pages at most.However, if your achievements are really great, one extra page is negotiable.

. Keep it sweet, i e relevant.
Anything more than that and your CV will make a beeline for the paper shredder.

Mistake 2: Writing too little
If it isn't one, it's the other.

Mistake 3: Irrelevant details
Does it matter to your prospective employer if your eyes are blue and if you belong to the vaishnav gotra of the Brahmin caste?

Mistake 4: The information flow
Most people start with their birth date and list everything in chronological order. So, if they started with ABC company at the age of 18 and are now, say, 38 years old and work for XYZ, chances are they will start their career history with ABC and list XYZ last.

This is a strict no-no because, to the prospective employer, your last job profile matters more than your first one. Few employers like to spend an hour on a CV searching for the last position held by the applicant.

Mistake 5: A CV-ful of jargon
Is your writing style is lucidly expressionistic, highlighting the hidden angst of an existential life? Wow! But what the heck does that mean? Even if your to-be-employer is Salman Rushdie, he wouldn't want to spend time trying to understand what all those big words and jargon add up to.

Rediff

JEE forms out on November 28

What: The Joint Entrance Examination 2006 (JEE-2006) for admission to undergraduate programmes at the following institutes:

* Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
* Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
* Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
* Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
* Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
* Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
* Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
* IT-BHU, Varanasi
* Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad


Important dates

Screening test: One objective type question paper
When: April 9, 2006
Duration: 3 hours
Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry

Main examination: Three separate papers (non-objective type)

When: May 21, 2006
Duration: 2 hours for each paper
Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry

Application forms and the information brochure will be available from November 28 to January 6, 2006. Details will be published in leading national dailies and Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar on November 19.

Interview Tips

#1: Do your homework -:

They impressed when candidates have taken the time to do some research and learn about company. Since you are here on this site, you obviously find value in this too. Take a look around and learn as much as you can. Being prepared will also minimize your anxiety.

#2: Make an impact-:

Dress for the occasion. The rule is, when in doubt,overdress. Recent trends have dictated business-casual attire, but it's still appropriate to wear a business suit. If you mean business, show us. And remember…it's not always what you say, but how you present yourself that makes an impression. Be sure to shake hands firmly and maintain eye contact. During the interview,
sit up and stay focused. If your mind starts to wander, it shows.

#3: Be confident-:

Composure in the business world is crucial. And an interview is a good measurement of how you handle pressure. You don't want to appear too nervous. At the same time, don't be too relaxed. Maintain an appropriate level of professionalism without being unapproachable. The best advice is to be yourself. You're an outgoing, likeable person. Let that come through in your interview. they are looking for individuals who will thrive in team-based environment.

#4: Ask questions-:

When you want to learn more about who they are and what they do, it lets us know you're interested. Depending on what you ask, it may also prove you've done your homework. Before the interview, make sure you've prepared a list of questions that they not have addressed.

#5: Sell yourself-:

Your qualifications got you in the door. Make sure you can speak confidently about any experiences you've had in the workplace and in the classroom. Specific examples of how you've contributed to an organization or learned something exciting are of interest to us.
We see potential in you, so be sure to sell yourself by promoting your skills and abilities.

#6: Get clarification-:

If you don't understand a question, don't hesitate... ask us to repeat it. You have a better shot at giving your best answer if you know exactly what they are asking.

#7: Follow up-:

It's good etiquette to thank interviewers for their time. Make sure you get a business card from the person or people that you meet with and send a letter to each one as soon as possible after the interview. This will also let us know that you liked what you heard and you want us to keep you in mind.

Buying Shares for the first time?

Got your first paycheck and can't wait to buy your first lot of shares?

Hold on!

Before you start investing in the stock market, you have to get certain basics in place.

Follow this checklist to ensure you are on track.

1. Get a broker
2. Get a demat account
3. Get a PAN
4. Check if you need a UIN

In my next blog u can read how to GET above stated CHECKLIST