ITList Information Technology Blog » Positive Attitude http://itlist.com Current IT field related information Mon, 27 Dec 2010 04:35:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.2 How to Develop an Impressive Personality? http://itlist.com/how-to-develop-an-impressive-personality/ http://itlist.com/how-to-develop-an-impressive-personality/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:42:30 +0000 bikram http://itlist.com/how-to-develop-an-impressive-personality/ Have you ever wondered what makes you counted in Tom, Dick and Harry and why ‘he’ steals every show? Well, don’t soothe yourself by calling him just ‘lucky’. Have you ever thought how he manages to spread his magnetic charisma all around, whether in professional or personal life? I am sure, you were floored too. You secretly admire him and wish to be in his shoes. Don’t you? Well, let’s face the truth. It’s his personality that charms all around, that woes his girlfriend, his colleagues, his clients, his friends and all.

Well personality can be in terms of charm of talking, sense of humor, grace of manner, intelligence, depth of knowledge, warm attitude. No one can have it all. So why not bring out the best in you and sharpen the blunt side. Even if you are not born with it, you can surely groom yourself and develop a good persona.

First of all, develop a positive attitude towards life, in every meaning. Be optimistic, hopeful and energetic. If you are affected by pessimists it’s time to change your company. Develop a goal, an idol in your mind. Decide what you wish to be like. And start working towards it with dedication and sincerity. Try to face strangers and people whom you always wanted to avoid. The more adversities you face, the stronger you turn into. See, if your words could charm them. See if you could make them your well wisher. It will help you in both professional and personal life.

Develop the attitude to lead, rather than following always. You may have all qualities – good knowledge, good command on the language, right attitude but just the lack of guts to come forward or take proactive step could actually make you stand behind your competitor who is less deserving. Develop confidence, believe in yourself and take the initiative. Boost your leadership skill. Be punctual, disciplined, take initiatives, manage people, meet the deadlines. Soon your boss will count you in every serious decision. To prove yourself extend your hand. Responsibilities and duties will make you a stronger player.

Don’t worry upon the consequence before working towards it. Even if you are novice, don’t restrict yourself. Rather plunge into it, show your interest in the work at hand, learn, and follow others. Learning is a continuous process. Don’t limit yourself. It will overcome your personal shortcomings, boost your confidence and definitely sharpen your skills. And soon you will be master of the task. It’s applied everywhere in life – personal and professional sphere.

Don’t throw stones in the dark. A good personality reflects confidence and confidence stems from knowledge. Sharpen your knowledge. Knowledge automatically chisels body language, communication and mannerism. Knowledge of language, knowledge of human psychology, good communication can actually make you appear confident and well groomed.

Follow the leaders you idolize. Watch their actions, words, thoughts, deeds. Interpret them. Perhaps it could fetch some great ideas in your mind too. Inspiration is important for one to move on.

What are you waiting for? Start it right away!

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What should be your Body Language at the Interview Table? http://itlist.com/what-should-be-your-body-language-at-the-interview-table/ http://itlist.com/what-should-be-your-body-language-at-the-interview-table/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 03:08:11 +0000 bikram http://itlist.com/what-should-be-your-body-language-at-the-interview-table/ Your résumé is flawless, your academic record and experience have been good throughout, and you are just perfect for the job. Still every time you are rejected. Have you ever wondered what goes wrong at the interview table? It may be your body language, the non-verbal communication. Even brilliant knowledge is often marred by poor body language; as non-verbal communication accounts for 90% of the message that you send during interview.

If you are not confident enough about your body language take help of the following tips.

Before entering the room, take a look of yourself. Make sure your hands are dry, warm. Shake hands firmly, yet don’t overpower. Sit straight, yet comfortable. Erect posture reflects energy, enthusiasm, and self control. Don’t move quite often. Make yourself feel comfortable. Slouching posture doesn’t reflect a positive attitude. Sitting on edge of the chair is to be avoided, as it reflects nervousness and lack of self-confidence.

Make good eye contact, but avoid staring. Do not let your eyes wander. While answering questions look into the interviewer’s eyes. Even while listening to the interviewer maintain direct eye contact. It makes you appear confident, attentive and pleasant. Avoid aggressive stares, blinking often, wandering eye movements, staring below. Over eye contact can again make you appear bossy, challenging and seductive.

Control your hands by being aware of what you are doing with them. Set them free, loosely clasped in your lap or on the table. Keep hands off your face. Avoid folding hands near chest, it shows defensive attitude and mind blocks. Too much hands movement is distracting. Less of movement makes you look in control, confident and disciplined. Avoid putting hands in pocket.

Place your feet firmly on the ground and avoid fidgeting. Crossing legs are okay, but shouldn’t invite too frequent crossing and re-crossings. Crossing legs at ankles appear smart and professional. Leg movements are distracting. Point knees towards the interviewer.

Speak in a clear, controlled, well-modulated voice. Avoid monotone and same pitch. Breathe properly in-between. Tone should be professional and confident. Don’t let your personal emotions reflect in your voice or words. Smile and nod, but not too loud or often.

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Avoid Being Burnt Out By Your Job http://itlist.com/avoid-being-burnt-out-by-your-job/ http://itlist.com/avoid-being-burnt-out-by-your-job/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:39:24 +0000 SamElli http://itlist.com/?p=2230 Getting jaded by your job is no good.  Makes you hate your job, and makes the work you have to slog through all the more difficult.  In a recession, where finding a new job is extremely difficult, you can’t really afford feeling burnt out at your job.  Managing your work, and environment is key to staying happy, and productive at your job.

Plan and prioritize your projects so that you don’t feel overwhelmed by having too many things to do at the last minute.  Figure out what you need to complete now, so that you can push a few things off until later.  By creating a schedule ladder of importance, you can focus on the tasks and complete them with plenty of time.  Taking the stress off, allowing you to relax a bit, and keeping you happy as well as productive.

Remember to take your breaks.  Even if you have a ton of work, and you want to skip a break to work through it, don’t!  Skipping your breaks will only make you feel more disheartened and overwhelmed.  Take that break so you can get some fresh air, maybe a cup of coffee, and relax for a few minutes.  You’ll feel better, and will work more effectively when you resume your duties.

Know when to ask for help.  Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s just finding a solution to a problem that you can’t solve yourself at the moment.  What’s worse that having to ask for help, is not getting your work done because you didn’t.  Failing on your own instead of succeeding with help should never sound like the better option.

Always stay polite and courteous no matter what.  Keeping in a positive mind with a positive attitude is the best way to work through the problematic times.  By staying positive you’ll feel better, as will the people around you.  You’ll all get more done, and you’ll be much less apt to get overwhelmed, or feel unhappy at your job.

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Practice Before An Interview http://itlist.com/practice-before-an-interview/ http://itlist.com/practice-before-an-interview/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:02:42 +0000 SamElli http://itlist.com/?p=2007 If you have an interview coming up, it definitely couldn’t hurt to practice.  In fact, practice before every interview is a good idea, no matter the circumstance.  Through practice you better prepare yourself, increasing your likelihood of getting the job.  Of course you can’t know what questions you’ll be asked beforehand, but you can be ready for anything with a good warm up.

Remember to do your research.  That should be a part of preparation for any interview.  Know the company, what you want from them, and why you want to work there.  Find out about the services they provide, how they apply to your skills and goals.  Those are all very necessary parts of any interview.  Being prepared to talk about them beforehand will keep you calm when the subjects come up in the actual interview.

Study yourself.  You’d be pretty embarrassed if you were asked a question about your resume, and you were unable to answer.  Study that resume, and know it by heart.  Consider why you put the credentials you chose on the resume.  Knowing this beforehand prepares you for any questions you’ll receive regarding your resume during the interview.

Finally, on the day of the actual interview, take time to unwind and calm down beforehand.  You want to be relaxed and confident.  So take out a little time for yourself.  That way you can collect your thoughts, relax, and keep a positive attitude for your road to securing that job.  Stay courteous and professional, and remember your research.  That way, no question will stump you, and you’ll answer all of them to the best of your ability.

By preparing you give yourself the best chance to make a good impression.  During the interview process, a good impression is invaluable.  The best impression you can make will help good credentials stand out, and any shortcomings disappear.

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The Importance Of Body Language In An Interview http://itlist.com/the-importance-of-body-language-in-an-interview/ http://itlist.com/the-importance-of-body-language-in-an-interview/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:45:13 +0000 SamElli http://itlist.com/?p=1806 A massive part of any interview isn’t what you or the interviewer says, but rather your body language.  Body language is a huge form of communication that most don’t even notice.  The visual clues that people emit affect emotions from how that person is received, to deductions on how that person feels.  Sending the wrong body language in an interview could lead to you not getting a job, no matter what you say.  Coming off anything less than positive could be enough to seal the deal, and make you appear less than fit for the job.

So be conscious about everything you’re doing as you walk through the door.  When your interview begins, think about the facial expression you have.  The first thing an interviewer wants to see, is a confident positive person walking through their door.  Does your face reflect confidence, and a positive attitude?  Exactly what you should be asking yourself.  Stand up straight, reflect good posture, and smile politely.  But don’t appear overconfident, remember you don’t have the job yet, and overconfidence can be just as bad as negative body language.

From the successful entrance, make sure to shake hands with ever interviewer present.  If you’re being interviewed by a panel, or just one person, make sure to walk over to them and give a good firm handshake.  A firm handshake is important, as it shows confidence and also the ability to lead.  You’re unafraid when you give someone a firm handshake, and up for the challenge.  Make that clear by speaking through your body.

From there make sure to keep up that good posture when you sit down.  Respond positively to every question, keeping your confident and courteous demeanor no matter the topic.  Also remember to use hand gestures casually when speaking.  By using hand gestures you show a calmness during your speech that will resonate on the interviewer.  Don’t get excessive with your hand motions, but tracing a few shapes to illustrate an idea is always good.

Answer questions by leaning forward slightly, to show genuine interest and consideration in the question, and your answer.  Don’t forget to also keep your voice at a higher decibel.  You want to be heard, but you don’t have to shout.  Being too loud makes you look overconfident, and that never plays well.  Speak so all can hear you, but don’t hurt their ears.

Finally, shake hands with everyone once the interview is over, and thank them for the opportunity.  Then, keeping your posture straight, and your disposition positive and courteous, leave the room the same way you came.  If you pull off all of these factors correctly, your body language will have been pretty much impeccable.  Letting your body speak with you could even just be that edge you need to land that job.

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Increase Your Productivity http://itlist.com/increase-your-productivity/ http://itlist.com/increase-your-productivity/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:38:28 +0000 SamElli http://itlist.com/?p=1426 During the daily grind it’s very easy to fall off the wagon and have a day where you don’t feel as though you were quite as productive as you should have been.  Some days you may just feel everything has gotten too monotonous and are forced to sit at your desk and zone out because of the fact.  Or you may just be having an off day, as everyone does at some point, and usually more than just the one time. But there are plenty of things you can do to increase your productivity, day by day, and help yourself fight off your urges to be anything less than productive.

Clean up your desk, as a first option.  Keep your workstation clean and neat looking, as that will always improve your mood and increase the likelihood that you will feel better, and feeling better means productivity.  A clean work station is a happy workstation after all.

Organize that desktop, it’s not enough for your station to just be clean, but you should have everything well organized as well.  The better your organization is, the more you’ll be able to accomplish quickly.  Accomplishing your goals at a comfortable, quick pace will help you feel better, and a positive attitude will help you continue working hard and being as productive as possible.

Don’t let your email ruin your workday.  Everyone has trouble keeping up with their inboxes over the course of the day, but the key is to know when you’re too bogged down, and when it’s okay to give up on trying to keep up with everything for the day.  If you find yourself trapped within the depths of your inbox, try to find the messages that are most pressing, and concentrate on those, leaving the ones that are not as urgent for a later time.  This way you won’t feel trapped, and will be able to keep a positive productivity healthy attitude.

Finally, don’t surf the internet at work.  Reading about stories, or visiting fun websites at work can be bad for your personal morale, as it will remind you that you are stuck at work, even if you do not want to be.  Commit that time at work completely to the job, and focus more on accomplishing your tasks, and taking positives from that.  This way you stay focused, and upbeat about work, not about what else you could be doing with your time.

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