Failure is not Fatal

Who could ever forget the recession times, they were worst than a tsunami hit or a hurricane. Recession was a worst that any body could have faced, no matter you were a fresher or a manager or even a CEO, but the best part for we Indians was that the risk attached to it was minimum, thanks to our financial policies.

They say “all good things happen in disguise”, so be true. The recession had taken our jobs away; you know what does that mean? everything around comes to a stand-still, but this does did not mean that there is no other way out. The very talked about thing when you are fired is the aftermath effects on you, you are highly stressed out- not knowing what to do, you get isolated from your family and friends and the worst of all your confidence levels get to level zero.

This is not only with recession but lying off or pink slips are the in trends these days in big shot companies you never know what awaits you behind the door. This also means that one should be well aware of our strengths and weakness.

So you have to stand strong and get your senses all right for making a great come back… here are few things which would help;

• Don’t be afraid to try: well, considering this the right time to do things which you always wanted to do, like your favorites learning any musical instruments, going on your dream destination with your spouse of which you always dreamt off, or just casually taking a break. This is would be the right time to do things which you always wanted to, so don’t be afraid to live it up.
• Play to your strengths: it’s at this time you need to add more attributes to your resume so that the next time you get a call for a job you have all the required skills (latest) that others don’t have. Acquire as much knowledge as you can get. But the next time you hit the interview table make sure you hit it hard.
• Be aware of where you failed and why?? Making a mistake and admitting it is not everyone’s meal, a bold and daring person can admit his/her mistakes and take to stand to correct it. “Failure is a stepping stone to success”- true but your ability not only lies in this but also to know why you had to take up a failure, know your mistake. Your smartness doesn’t lie in not failing but in turn lies in not making that mistake again which would need a depth analysis.
• Expect to make sacrifices: nothing comes without a price; you have to be mentally prepared to get things in order and put those extra efforts in action to make a mark in your career. This means lot of hard work along with smart work, lot of KT with and around employees and not to forget to work in a cost effective way.

Considering the aftermath effects, it’s just a beginning with more to do and learn. With “never give up attitude” one can improvise and get better, for a new job and new aspirations.

Business Etiquettes…

What happens when you first interact with a person??? You are trying to make an impression, good or bad that’s a later thought (mostly all try to make a good/positive impact). Sometimes the person knows you and sometimes s/he is an alien, but in both the cases one tries to make an IMPACT or an IMPRESSION. Most of the times it is by your behavior, your dress, your talk, etc i.e. in short we try and maintain certain ETIQUETTE.

Etiquettes are the most looked attribute in any employee or even as a fresher who joins an organization. What is defined by the word “Etiquette”- a certain set of social behavior or social expectation that are aligned with certain social, geographical and work cultures in an organization or at any place of formal interaction. A Culture can form a part of Etiquette and vice versa. For example calling superiors by there first name can be termed as a culture in some companies, but at times adding “sir “ as a suffix to their name can be an etiquette for an employee (not always just an example).

If having proper etiquettes is not your cup of tea, then its better that you soon adapt to have such cup of tea. To get a job or to make an impression or for growth in the career it’s important that s/he has to imbibe certain set of business etiquettes. In case you do not possess proper etiquettes though, it’s not dangerous but it can any time harm you. Not talking the right thing at the right time, messing things up, having a facial expression that conveys something wrong, inappropriate dressing can cost you your entire career.

Etiquettes may not be the very first thing an employer observes in you, but gradually its observed and this may help in casting a life long impression which is important in many aspects. These etiquettes don’t come at once but they are gradually picked up (they are not inborn but are learnt) and eventually come out as a behavior. Etiquettes are not only confined to internal employees but also to other external parties like customers, clients, and not to forget suppliers as well because the way you behave can make or break your relations with them (Business relations).

Etiquettes are well defined actions which are delivered on a common platform. These are essential in the following areas;

• Dinning
• Mailing
• Public speaking and Presenting
• Dressing
• Social
• Writing
• Telephone
• Interview
• Greeting/Meeting

One may think are these etiquettes important for everyone?? The answer is YES!!! One may not possess a quality of being humble and polite while talking/ behaving with others. As mentioned earlier Etiquettes are written codes which are not the same all the time and in all the places but some certainly are common.

Hence, it’s important to know the Etiquettes as it shows that the person is well versed which type of behaviors would be right and appreciated and which are a big NO - NO.