Deeksha Singh

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6 ways to work better with your boss

6 ways to work better with your boss

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2009

How you can balance pleasing your boss and driving results.

Job interview? 7 great tips

Job interview? 7 great tips

Rediff.com   21 May 2009

When you reach the interviewer's desk, it's not just your resume and job skills, it's your personal skills that are under focus as well.

Why you need a holiday from work

Why you need a holiday from work

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2008

"No employee is indispensable." It seems to be the mantra for a growing number of young professionals, who for the fear of losing their job, are not going on leave for extended periods of time. There are however repercussions of taking the cliche a little too seriously.

How to score points with your boss

How to score points with your boss

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2008

People don't leave jobs -- they leave their bosses" is an age-old cliche. However, if you were to dig deep into the boss-employee relationship, it's not always the boss who is to blame.

5 worst entry level jobs for freshers

5 worst entry level jobs for freshers

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2008

The urge to start working and become financially independent is compelling. However, take some time off to evaluate your options.

How to explain a sudden 'I quit!'

How to explain a sudden 'I quit!'

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2008

If you have felt trapped in a situation where you need to explain and rationalise the decision you made to a prospective employer, here are a few pointers that you should consider.

Give your career the boost it needs

Give your career the boost it needs

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2007

While there are no shortcuts to success, you must still look at smart ways of making the ride smooth.

5 ways to jumpstart your job search

5 ways to jumpstart your job search

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2007

Finding a new / better job is like matchmaking -- you need to find a profile that matches your education and skills. Here are five mediums to find the perfect match!

Switching jobs? Leave on the right note

Switching jobs? Leave on the right note

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2007

The trend of employees joining their old organisations is a growing one and you need to ensure that you are leaving on the right note for your employers to keep their doors open for you in the future.

First job? Tips to negotiate your salary

First job? Tips to negotiate your salary

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2007

While most job seekers prepare comprehensively for the interview, they sometimes overlook the important step of salary negotiation with HR. Here are some tips on how to get what you deserve.

How to make office meetings a success

How to make office meetings a success

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2007

What a waste of time! Is that the first reaction to the announcement of an office meeting. Here's how to make your meetings a success.

6 ways to be a great boss

6 ways to be a great boss

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2007

While the 'perfect boss' is a utopian concept, here is a quick checklist that will save you the heartburn of dealing with attrition and unhappy employees.

Finding it difficult to juggle home and work?

Finding it difficult to juggle home and work?

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2007

If you have long working hours, lack of support, unclear demands, lack of growth opportunities at work, lack of motivation and recognition; you could actually fall ill.

How not to send a proposal

How not to send a proposal

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2007

We all know that it's our clients who keep us in business but often the way we communicate with them paints a different picture altogether.