In the present situation ,many companies seemed to recruit more people for sales function.Because in this recession salesman play a major role for promoting the company products and services.Before only graduates were recruited by companies for selling function,but now things have changed ,MBA's are recruited for hardcore sales function.
Yesterday in the morning ,someone rang my home calling bell .when i opened the door a surprise and shock was waiting for me.A guy started saying "I am a MBA graduate and i am here to sell a educational product for kids".I told him we don't have any kids in our home,he can leave and closed the door.I felt bad for that guy because i don't think an MBA degree is needed for such a sales job.
The first thing that people ask in a sales/Marketing interview is "Do you have a bike".For corporate sales MBA's can be used but for consumer sales a graduate is enough.Taking a sales role is not a easy task.People in sales have to travel a lot and face many issues with customers.
A salesman needs good persuasion skills,communication skills,selling skills and people skills.Its very hard to survive in a sales job,it needs more patience and high stress handling within oneself.A friend of mine ,who got placed in a well known FMCG company as Area sales manager ,left his job in 2 months saying ,its not the job for an MBA.The job role was like this,he will be given a area and he as to go get orders from the shops in that area and supply the products to those shops with few people under him.
If a person is able to stay in a sales job for 2 years continuously,he as a very bright future after that.A salesman can earn money more than his salary ,if he shows more productivity than expected.The growth in a sales career is fast and one of the hot jobs were you can earn more in later years.Taking a sales role purely depends on the attitude and will of the person to survive.The more challenging a job is,more money you earn and grow fast.If anyone in interested in traveling and meeting new people,sales job is the right choice.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Fresh Graduates with Recession
Its a tough time for all freshers now to land in a good job.Poor Placements in colleges as left fresh graduates no where.Most of the companies don't hire people and even if they hire, they hire only experienced candidates and not the freshers.
Students who graduated from top colleges are even facing the heat of recession.Students who got placed through their colleges in various companies are waiting with the hope for a call letter.I see many of the engg graduates who got placed in top MNCs, have been informed that they will be called only after 6 months for joining and some haven't even received any response.
Mostly software companies have delayed the date of joining for the young graduates.One of my friend who got placed in top MNC last year,had to wait for 8 months after graduation.Then he underwent training in that MNC for 6 months,after which he was sent out of the company saying his performance was not up to their expectation.Out of 100 students nearly 40% of the students were asked to leave by that MNC after training.This was the case one year back ,now the situation is still more worse and students are left with no hope.
Many students always opt for IT companies to work and don't show their interest in other sectors.Many students join IT companies with lots of dreams but finally end up with failures.Most of the IT companies are totally dependent on foreign clients,so any recession in the client country would have its effect even here,so students should also focus on other industries that has job security.
Its good for a fresher to start his/her career in a small company ,where he/she can learn more and grow soon.The downturn in IT sector as taught a lesson to all people and insisted a need for everyone to focus on other industries too.
Students who graduated from top colleges are even facing the heat of recession.Students who got placed through their colleges in various companies are waiting with the hope for a call letter.I see many of the engg graduates who got placed in top MNCs, have been informed that they will be called only after 6 months for joining and some haven't even received any response.
Mostly software companies have delayed the date of joining for the young graduates.One of my friend who got placed in top MNC last year,had to wait for 8 months after graduation.Then he underwent training in that MNC for 6 months,after which he was sent out of the company saying his performance was not up to their expectation.Out of 100 students nearly 40% of the students were asked to leave by that MNC after training.This was the case one year back ,now the situation is still more worse and students are left with no hope.
Many students always opt for IT companies to work and don't show their interest in other sectors.Many students join IT companies with lots of dreams but finally end up with failures.Most of the IT companies are totally dependent on foreign clients,so any recession in the client country would have its effect even here,so students should also focus on other industries that has job security.
Its good for a fresher to start his/her career in a small company ,where he/she can learn more and grow soon.The downturn in IT sector as taught a lesson to all people and insisted a need for everyone to focus on other industries too.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Think before you react
I read this story in a magazine.Its a real story and a must read for all of them.In life many people react immediately to all things they see,but don't think before they react.People always assume things about which ever they see, without knowing the real truth in it.I have seen many people who assume things on their own and have a wrong perception.
In management roles,many do this mistake and create blunders in work.The management people must think twice before they react in all situations.The story that thought me a lesson is below.
The train has started moving. It is packed with people of all ages, mostly with the working men and women and young college guys and girls. Near the window, was seated an old man with his 30 year old son. As the train moves by, the son is overwhelmed with joy as he was thrilled with the scenery outside…
’See dad, the scenery of green trees moving away is very beautiful'
This behavior from a thirty year old son made the other people feel strange about him. Every one started murmuring something or other about this son. ‘This guy seems to be a freak...' newly married Anup whispered to his wife.
Suddenly it started raining... Rain drops fell on the travelers through the opened window. The Thirty year old son, filled with joy ' see dad, how beautiful the rain is ...'
Anup's wife got irritated with the rain drops spoiling her new suit.
Anup,' cant you see its raining, you old man, if ur son is not feeling well get him soon to a mental asylum...and don’t disturb public henceforth'
The old man hesitated first and then in a low tone replied ' we are on the way back from hospital, my son got discharged today morning, he was blind by birth, last week only he got his vision, these rain and nature are new to his eyes.... Please forgive us for the inconvenience caused...'
The things we see may be right from our perspective until we know the truth. But when we know the truth our reaction to that will hurt even us. So try to understand the problem better before taking a harsh action.
In management roles,many do this mistake and create blunders in work.The management people must think twice before they react in all situations.The story that thought me a lesson is below.
The train has started moving. It is packed with people of all ages, mostly with the working men and women and young college guys and girls. Near the window, was seated an old man with his 30 year old son. As the train moves by, the son is overwhelmed with joy as he was thrilled with the scenery outside…
’See dad, the scenery of green trees moving away is very beautiful'
This behavior from a thirty year old son made the other people feel strange about him. Every one started murmuring something or other about this son. ‘This guy seems to be a freak...' newly married Anup whispered to his wife.
Suddenly it started raining... Rain drops fell on the travelers through the opened window. The Thirty year old son, filled with joy ' see dad, how beautiful the rain is ...'
Anup's wife got irritated with the rain drops spoiling her new suit.
Anup,' cant you see its raining, you old man, if ur son is not feeling well get him soon to a mental asylum...and don’t disturb public henceforth'
The old man hesitated first and then in a low tone replied ' we are on the way back from hospital, my son got discharged today morning, he was blind by birth, last week only he got his vision, these rain and nature are new to his eyes.... Please forgive us for the inconvenience caused...'
The things we see may be right from our perspective until we know the truth. But when we know the truth our reaction to that will hurt even us. So try to understand the problem better before taking a harsh action.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
HR Professionals
HR job is one of the white collar jobs.HR people play a very vital role in attracting,developing ,rewarding and maintaining a effective work force in any organization.They act as a bridge between the employees and the organization.HR Profession is one of the respectable job in which HR Professionals handle people and their problems at work.
Sometimes they get quite personal to know the actual problem in employee's life. HR Professionals goal is to spread positive energy among employees and to make sure that all employees are satisfied and happy at work.Starting from Recruitment to Health and safety of the employees they play a major role.
When a person asks for a job to someone,the first answer that comes from that person would be "I know a HR person in that company ,i will help you get the job".Also when you are a HR person in a company ,what ever function you may be in HR ,people used to approach you for job openings.HR people have a prestigious image among public generally.
In today's scenario HR persons are role model for others. In the time of crisis, people are looking towards HR. So, they are carrying huge burden on their shoulders.The inspiration for me to take up a career in HR ,came from the HR people in the company i worked with previously.They are the best HR people i have ever seen.I have seen them working more hrs than the other employees in the organization.Its not easy to be a HR in a company.It needs patience and people handing skills to survive for a long period.
Sometimes they get quite personal to know the actual problem in employee's life. HR Professionals goal is to spread positive energy among employees and to make sure that all employees are satisfied and happy at work.Starting from Recruitment to Health and safety of the employees they play a major role.
When a person asks for a job to someone,the first answer that comes from that person would be "I know a HR person in that company ,i will help you get the job".Also when you are a HR person in a company ,what ever function you may be in HR ,people used to approach you for job openings.HR people have a prestigious image among public generally.
In today's scenario HR persons are role model for others. In the time of crisis, people are looking towards HR. So, they are carrying huge burden on their shoulders.The inspiration for me to take up a career in HR ,came from the HR people in the company i worked with previously.They are the best HR people i have ever seen.I have seen them working more hrs than the other employees in the organization.Its not easy to be a HR in a company.It needs patience and people handing skills to survive for a long period.
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