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Thank God for the recession!

Posted in Careers ->Entrepreneurship ->Jobs on May 26th, 2010 by Bijoy Venugopal

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Recession

Smart, determined people see an opportunity in anything – even a recession. For them, crisis is just another avenue to chase their dreams. Making the shift takes guts, drive and an extra helping of self-belief but it is possible to make the most of your recession if you look within to find your calling. Your hobby can be your passport to an unusual, satisfying and rewarding career. When the economy springs back, you will find yourself happier and wealthier in more ways than one.

Startups – weathering the storm

Posted in Industry on May 19th, 2010 by Bijoy Venugopal

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Startup

In a May 2009 story about India’s successful young entrepreneurs, The Washington Post reported that the economic slump did not halt the dreams of India’s budding entrepreneurs. While the market slump has drawn blood in the form of lost jobs and made the market more cautious, it has not stopped some gritty entrepreneurs from seeking and finding their pot of gold.

In fact, when everyone else was worrying about what the recession would do to the future, some people just rolled up their sleeves, dug their heels in and created their own future.

Master the art of public speaking

Posted in Careers on April 19th, 2010 by Bijoy Venugopal

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Speaker

Every time Steve Jobs makes a presentation or Barack Obama makes a speech, the world watches or listens with bated breath. What special talent does it take to hold the attention of a million people and have them hanging on to your every word?

Did someone say “presentation skills”? Yes, but it takes more that that.

Great speakers are admired and envied alike. It’s true that a talent for public speaking is a gift that that some are born with. However, with a little patience and a lot of practice, you can be as good a public speaker as anyone you know. It’s a useful skill for doctors, managers, coaches, team leaders and just about anyone whose job requires them to interact with people and motivate them.

Here are a few tips for success in public speaking.