August 29th to September 4th 2011

CAREERPLANNING
Planning your career effectively is a very important step if you really want to achieve heights of success in professional arena. We all have some dreams and certain ambitions regarding how we want to see ourselves at different junctures of life. Career planning is very crucial in fulfilling those sweet dreams. So while you embark on your career path, it is essential to sit alone for a while and figure about specifics of your dream. You will also need to devise proper plans to turn your dreams into reality. While you try to figure out these things you will come across the term career planning. It is a painstaking process and is subjected to variables like changing circumstances, education and other matters. The planning will include your shortterm and long term goals and what are the required steps to accomplish them. While you start to plan things ahead, first you need to do a self-assessment. It will include skills mastered by you or needed to be acquired to achieve what you are set out for. There are whole lots of things to consider and it cannot work on impulse or predictability. You need to be honest with yourself and ask some questions like what you enjoy the most. You like outdoor or indoor activities? Do you feel comfortable with computer or prefer more of physical activity? These are just some of the questions. Once you have sorted out these things you will need to check the job market. You should also give adequate consideration to the level of training required along with the expected income. These steps will be followed by final planning. Choosing your favorite career might seem like a herculean task but it is better to think and decide rather than acting hastily. Selecting your career is in your hand however, career counselor can guide you and help you. Dont choose your career based on what your classmates are going for or what is popular in the job market. Ask yourself and you will get all the answers

TipsforproperCareerPlanning
Proper career planning is very much important to excel in life. Of course, career planning is not that difficult. Also, it is not that easy as people may think. Proper career planning needs a systematic approach. It is the responsibility of every individual to do a proper career planning in order to become successful in his /her professional life. Tips for making effective career plan

The following tips are significant while making a career plan. Moreover, these tips are not for just reading, but they help in providing effective results when applied properly. Some of the tips to be considered while making a career plan are as follows: 1. The first step in career planning is to determine the personal interests, skills and abilities. This step is very much important because personal interests and skills play a vital role in making a career plan. 2. The second step is to determine the life goal based on educational qualifications, work experience and interests. 3. The third step is to determine the additional qualification that is needed to achieve the determined goal.

4. The fourth step is to search for the companies that provide the job opportunity related to the determined goal. 5. The fifth step is to apply and get the required job in a good company. It is also better to join a course that helps in getting additional qualifications needed to achieve the determined goal. 6. Every individual must make proper use of the opportunities that invite them. Career planning is a very significant thing that needs to be considered for getting the right and the best career. The above tips will be helpful for any individual to do the right career planning. People can also take professional guidance to make the best career plans.

YOURASSOCIATIONSCANMAKEORBREAKYOURSUCCESS! The difference between someone who dreams and someone who achieves is that the person who achieves is
doing things in the real world to facilitate his thoughts. The people around you will always influence your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. One of the biggest factors that keeps people from being able to access and utilize their thoughts to achieve their goals is the various kinds of people they have chosen in their environment. Trial and error is the worst way to learn because there are an unlimited number of errors you can make. It's a one step forward, two steps back' proposition that way. The sooner you can achieve that which is purposeful and fulfilling, the greater your level of happiness and fulfillment in life will be. The key is to find someone who has done what you want or has what you want and learn from them. So many people give up greatness because they are not willing to be teachable. Well, you are not going to get their if you are not willing to ask for help and learn from others. You could easily think you are either not worthy of someone else's time and attention, or that you are too smart to ask someone else for their guidance. Either ego position is unrealistic and not really effective. You must allow yourself to become a student and learn everything you can from all the teachers, books, audios, and videos you can access to reduce your learning curve. So, if you want to achieve, find people to hang around with, who already exhibit the qualities you want and emulate them.When you are relying on resources of those peoples' successes, you will quickly learn what pitfalls to avoid and what specific steps to take to shorten the time it takes to get what you want. Seek the knowledge and then act on it and follow it.

You will become that kind of person and you will manifest it. Now, it's not just who you are around that affects how you will manifest your desires. If you want to make $500k per year, for example, you have to develop the consciousness of someone who makes $500k per year. If you want to have a loving mate, you need to be the kind of person you want to attract. This takes consistency and effort.

If it were a piece of cake, everyone would have all the money and love they want. It takes work! Whatever you want, you need to do it step by step and be patient with yourself. You only get dejected when you lose knowledge and let your mind get caught up in appearances. Remember, this is a thought/emotion process. You must have faith, determination, and be positive to keep your goals in front of you and your belief system intact. You also need a support system Oftentimes people find that as they grow into a new mindset and change their mental, emotional, and physical habits, the people around them who are not on the same path will try to pull them back to where they were. Family and marriage counselors are always running into this with their clients. It's called the law of social homeostasis. Every relationship seeks balance. So, you will grow together with some people and grow apart from others. Years ago one of my teachers called this an occupational hazard'. You need to be able to be willing to allow new relationships into your life and to transform the existing ones if you expect your life to transform. Everything in life is constantly changing, so you cannot expect things to stay the same and to grow into your new life. Who are the people in your life willing to be honest with you, support you in your life affirming goals, and not buy into your old stinking thinking? Friends who are willing to listen to your old whiny story of pain and blame are not doing you any favors. Find friends who want to share the goodness, beauty, and truth in life, and have conversations about life enhancing topics. Gossip, us against them, and complaints that are designed to keep people in the same old patterns of communication will hurt you in the long run, so decide to pay attention to and find people who are willing to participate in life affirming conversations and activities

As you associate with people who are going toward what you want, your life changes!!

15MILLIONRETAILJOBSBY2012!!!
Indian Retail Industry has been one of the most attractive destinations for market leaders across the world. Both international and domestic retail giants are undertaking huge expansion plans across the country. The increasing demands of a growing middle class have resulted in the need for more organized, big-size retail outlets. By the end of 2011, India is expected to have an addition of around 3,200 supermarkets, 280 hypermarkets, 400 department stores and around 20,000 exclusive brand outlets. This would generate another 10-15 million jobs in retail and support services by 2012. Retail Career An entry level course in retail can get the student a job as a Customer Service Associate. The Customer Service Associate handles tasks such as interacting with customers, guiding them through the buying process, understanding buying trends and meeting/exceeding sales targets. After a couple of years of work experience the entry-level course can be followed up with a supervisory qualification that enables him/her to get promoted as a floor supervisor or department manager. If the candidate is competent in his/her field he can reach the level of Store Manager and/or Area Manager in a span of 3-4 years, after completing a managerial course. The average

salary of an area manager comes in a range of Rs 12-20 lakhs per annum depending on the company and job responsibilities. To get into the retail sector, the minimum that you need is a 12th / degree certificate. But to ensure performance in the initial years and subsequent career growth, it is extremely important to take up an additional industry recognized certificate course which provides in-depth training and thus ensures job security as well as career growth. Retail Skills Course In this scenario, even though a regular college education is still considered important for getting a job most courses fails to impart the adequate communication and practical skills that are essential to succeed in the student's chosen career. Vocational skills courses undertaken by educational bodies like i360Staffing And Training Solutions help bridge this gap. The classes taken by experienced trainers give special emphasis on communication and interpersonal skills, which are crucial for career success in the retail field. The focus remains on both analytical/store management skills and soft skills, thus enabling the student with adequate practical knowledge. These courses have been developed with strong industry inputs. Employment opportunities The retail sector accounts for about 8% of employment in the country. Career opportunities are available in areas such as store management, stock/merchandise management, warehousing, operations, retail design and product development. The main demand is for front end, customer-facing operators like sales executives and shop floor executives. A survey conducted by Retailer Association of India estimates that 2 million people will be required for the industry in the next 2 years. Vocational skills courses are not just for fresher students; those who are currently working in retail can also study to improve their performance with supervisory and managerial qualifications to gain promotions.
Reference: http://www.articlesbase.com/training-articles/15-million-retail-jobs-by-2012-4220697.html#ixzz0hNwkY9Qi

HOWTOINCREASECONFIDENCE?
1. Dress Sharp When you dont look good, it changes the way you leave your impression. Always take care of your personal appearance. In most cases, significant improvements can be made by bathing and shaving frequently, wearing clean clothes, and being aware of the latest styles. 2. Good Posture People with slumped shoulders and lethargic movements display a lack of self confidence. They arent enthusiastic about what theyre doing and they dont consider themselves important. By practicing good posture, youll automatically feel more confident. Stand up straight, keep your head up, and make eye contact.

4.Personal Commercial One of the best ways to build confidence is listening to a motivational speech. You must know how to promote and commercialize your talent. Write a 30-60 second speech that highlights your strengths and goals. Then recite it in front of the mirror aloud (or inside your head if you prefer) whenever you need a confidence boost. 5.Compliment other people When we think negatively about ourselves, we often project that feeling on to others in the form of insults and gossip. To break this cycle of negativity, get in the habit of praising other people. Refuse to engage in backstabbing, gossips and make an effort to compliment those around you. In the process, Youll become well liked and build self-confidence which will bring out the best in yourself. 6.Sit in the front row In schools, offices, and public assemblies around the world, people constantly strive to sit at the back of the room. Most people prefer the back because theyre afraid of being noticed. This reflects a lack of self confidence. By deciding to sit in the front row, you can get over this irrational fear and build your self confidence. Youll also be more visible to the important people talking from the front of the room. 7. Speak up During group discussions many people never speak up because theyre afraid that people will judge them for saying something stupid. This fear isnt really justified. By making an effort to speak up at least once in every group discussion, youll become a better public speaker, more confident in your own thoughts, and recognized as a leader by your peers.

8.Work out Along the same lines as personal appearance, physical fitness has a huge effect on self confidence. If youre out of shape, youll feel insecure, unattractive, and less energetic. By working out, you improve your physical appearance, energize yourself, and accomplish something positive. Having the discipline to work out not only makes you feel better, it creates positive momentum that you can build on the rest of the day. REFERENCE: http://www.pickthebrain.com