Friday 31 August 2012

Sri Manakula Vinayagar engineering college link

http://www.smvec.ac.in/


Sri Manakula Vinayagar engineering college established in 1999, with a view to provide quality technical education to young citizens. The institution is affiliated to the Pondicherry University and is approved by AICTE, New Delhi  A high performance of  institution is shown in the limelight by the encouraging results of the students in the university exams.  Institutions have acquired enviable reputation for maintaining highest order of discipline. SMVEC is vitalizing itself, to face the challenging technology with eminent team of faculty. They help to produce efficient professionals who can meet the demands of the future and excel in their profession through innovative ideas, knowledge and team work.

Thursday 30 August 2012

iphone video

http://www.apple.com/in/iphone/#video-4s   

Hi friends this is one of apple iphone 4s video and also i am using apple macbook it was so nice to use and i love apple

Wednesday 29 August 2012

APPLE Company history


Apple Inc. (Apple), incorporated on January 3, 1977, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in designing, manufacturing and marketing mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, and portable digital music players. It also sells a range of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. The Company’s products and services include iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, Apple TV, a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications, the iOS and Mac OS X operating systems, iCloud, and a range of accessory, service and support offerings. It also sells and delivers digital content and applications through the iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store. During the year ended November 24, 2011, the Company, as part of a consortium, acquired Nortel Networks Corporation’s patent portfolio. In February 2012, the Company acquired app-search engine Chomp.
Apple sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, and direct sales force, as well as through third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and resellers. In addition, the Company sells a range of third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software, printers, storage devices, speakers, headphones, and various other accessories and peripherals, through its online and retail stores. The Company sells to consumers, small and mid-sized businesses (SMB), and education, enterprise and government customers. The Company has designed a range of products, services and programs to address the needs of education customers. It also supports mobile learning and real-time distribution and accessibility of education related materials through iTunes U, a platform that allows students and teachers to share and distribute educational media online. It sells its products to the education market through its direct sales force, select third-party resellers and its online and retail stores. It also sells its hardware and software products to enterprise and government customers.
The Company operates in five segments: Americas, Europe, Japan, Asia-Pacific and Retail. The Americas segment includes both North and South America. The Europe segment includes European countries, as well as the Middle East and Africa. The Asia-Pacific segment includes Australia and Asia countries, other than Japan. The Retail segment operates Apple-owned retail stores worldwide. The Company offers a range of mobile communication and media devices, personal computing products, and portable digital music players, as well as a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions and third-party hardware and software products. In addition, the Company offers its own software products, including iOS, the Company’s mobile operating system; Mac OS X, the Company’s operating system software for the Mac; server software and application software for consumer, SMB, and education, enterprise and government customers. AppleCare offers a range of support options for the Company’s customers. These options include assistance that is built into software products, printed and electronic product manuals, online support, including product information, as well as technical assistance, and the AppleCare Protection Plan (APP). APP is a fee-based service that includes two to three years of phone support and hardware repairs, dedicated Web-based support resources, and user diagnostic tools.
iPhone
The Company’s iPhone combines a mobile phone, an iPod, and an Internet communications device in a single handheld product. Based on the Company’s Multi-Touch user interface, iPhone features desktop-class e-mail, Web browsing, searching, and maps and is compatible with both Macs and Windows-based computers. iPhone automatically syncs content from users’ iTunes libraries, as well as contacts, bookmarks, and e-mail accounts. iPhone allows customers to access the iTunes Store to download audio and video files, as well as a range of other digital content and applications. In October 2011, the Company launched iPhone 4S, its latest version of iPhone, which includes Siri, a voice activated intelligent assistant.
iPad
The Company’s iPad is a multi-purpose mobile device for browsing the Web, reading and sending e-mail, viewing photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e-books and more. iPad is based on the Company’s Multi-Touch technology and allows customers to connect with their applications and content in a more interactive way. iPad allows customers to access the iTunes Store to download audio and video files, as well as a range of other digital content and applications. In March 2011, the Company introduced iPad 2, its second-generation iPad.
Mac Hardware Products
The Company offers a range of personal computing products, including desktop and portable computers, related devices and peripherals, and third-party hardware products. The Company’s Mac desktop and portable systems feature Intel microprocessors, the Mac OS X Lion operating system and the iLife suite of software for creation and management of digital photography, music, movies, digital versatile discs (DVDs) and Websites. The Company’s desktop computers include iMac, Mac Pro and Mac mini. The iMac desktop computer has an all-in-one design that incorporates a display, processor, graphics card, storage, memory and other components inside a single enclosure. The Mac Pro desktop computer is for business and professional customers. The Mac mini is a desktop computer in a compact enclosure. Its portable computers include MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. MacBook Pro is a portable computer designed for professionals and consumers. MacBook Air is an ultra-slim portable computer designed for professionals and consumers.
iTunes
The Company’s iTunes is an application that supports the purchase, download, organization and playback of digital audio and video files and is available for both Mac and Windows-based computers. iTunes 10 is the latest version of iTunes and features AirPlay wireless music playback, Genius Mixes, Home Sharing, and improved syncing functionality with iOS devices. iTunes is integrated with the iTunes Store, a service that allows customers to discover, purchase, rent, and download digital content and applications. The iTunes Store includes the App Store and iBookstore. The App Store allows customers to discover and download applications, and the iBookstore features electronic books from major and independent publishers and allows customers to preview and buy books for their iOS devices. Customers can access the App Store through either a Mac or Windows-based computer or through an iOS device. The iBookstore is accessed through the iBooks application on an iOS device.
Mac App Store
In January 2011, the Company opened the Mac App Store allowing customers to discover, download and install applications for their Macs. The Mac App Store offers applications in education, games, graphics and design, lifestyle, productivity, utilities and other categories. The Company’s Mac OS X operating system software and iLife and iWork application software are also available on the Mac App Store.
iCloud
In October 2011, the Company launched iCloud, its new cloud service, which stores music, photos, applications, contacts, calendars, and documents and wirelessly pushes them to multiple iOS devices, Macs and Windows-based computers. iCloud’s features include iTunes in the Cloud, Photo Stream, Documents in the Cloud, Contacts, Calendar, Mail, automatic downloads and purchase history for applications and iBooks, and iCloud Backup. Users can sign up for free access to iCloud using a device running iOS 5 or a Mac running Mac OS X Lion
Software Products and Computer Technologies
The Company offers a range of software products for consumer, SMB, education, enterprise and government customers, including the Company’s iOS and Mac OS X operating system software; server software; professional application software, and consumer, education, and business oriented application software.
Operating System Software
iOS is the Company’s mobile operating system that serves as the foundation for iOS devices. In October 2011, the Company released iOS 5, which supports iCloud and includes new features, such as Notification Center, a way to view and manage notifications in one place; iMessage, a messaging service that allows users to send text messages, photos and videos between iOS devices; and Newsstand, a way to purchase and organize newspaper and magazine subscriptions. Mac OS X, the operating system for Macs, is built on an open-source UNIX-based foundation. Mac OS X Lion includes support for new Multi-Touch gestures; iCloud integration; system-wide support for full screen applications; Mission Control, a way to view everything running on a user’s Mac; the Mac App Store; Launchpad, a new home for a user’s applications, and a redesigned Mail application.
Application Software
iLife ’11 is the latest version of the Company’s digital lifestyle application suite included with all Mac computers. iLife features iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand, and iWeb. iPhoto is the Company’s consumer-oriented digital photo application and iMovie is the Company’s digital video editing software application. iDVD is the Company’s software application that enables customers to turn iMovie files, QuickTime files, and digital pictures into interactive DVDs. GarageBand is the Company’s music creation application that allows customers to play, record and create music. iWeb allows customers to create online photo albums, blogs and podcasts, and to customize Websites using editing tools. iWork ’09 is the latest version of the Company’s integrated productivity suite designed to help users create, present, and publish documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. iWork ’09 includes Pages ’09 for word processing and page layout, Keynote ’09 for presentations, and Numbers ’09 for spreadsheets. The Company also has a Multi-Touch version of each iWork application designed specifically for use on iOS devices.
Other Application Software
The Company sells various other application softwares, including Final Cut Pro, Logic Studio, Logic Express 9, Logic Studio Pro, and its FileMaker Pro database software. The Company manufactures the Apple LED Cinema Display and Thunderbolt Display. It also sells a range of Apple-branded and third-party Mac-compatible and iOS-compatible peripheral products, including printers, storage devices, computer memory, digital video and still cameras, and various other computing products and supplies. Apple TV allows customers to watch movies and television shows on their high definition television. Content from iTunes, Netflix, YouTube, and Flickr, as well as music, photos, videos, and podcasts from a Mac or Windows-based computer can also be wirelessly streamed to a television through Apple TV. With the release of iCloud in October 2011, content purchased on Apple TV can be re-downloaded on iOS devices.

Saturday 25 August 2012

History of APPLE


Apple Inc., formerly Apple Computer, Inc., is a multinational corporation that creates consumer electronics, computer software, and commercial servers. Apple's core product lines are the iPad, iPhone, iPod music player, and Macintosh computer line-up. Founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak effectively created Apple Computer on April 1, 1976, with the release of the Apple I, and incorporated the company on January 3, 1977, in Cupertino, California. For more than two decades, Apple Computer was predominantly a manufacturer of personal computers, including the Apple II, Macintosh, and Power Mac lines, but it faced rocky sales and low market share during the 1990s. Jobs, who had been ousted from the company in 1985, returned to become Apple's CEO in 1996 after his company NeXT was bought by Apple Inc., and he brought with him a new corporate philosophy of recognizable products and simple design. With the introduction of the successful iPod music player in 2001, Apple established itself as a leader in the consumer electronics industry, dropping "Computer" from its name. The company is now also known for its iOS range of products that began with the iPhone, iPod Touch and now iPad. As of 2011, Apple is the largest technology firm in the world, with annual revenues of more than 100 billion.[1]

Thursday 23 August 2012

Various Engineering Courses


B. Tech.
B. Des. B. Arch.
M. Tech.
Aerospace Engineering Architectural Engineering Automobile Engineering Bioinformatics Biomedical Engineering Bioprocess Engineering Biotechnology
Environmental Engineering Electronics and Control Engineering Food and Nutritional Biotechnology Genetic Engineering Geo Technical Engineering Information Technology Information Security and Computer Forensics Knowledge Engineering Multimedia Technology Nanotechnology Power Electronics and Drives Power Systems Remote Sensing and GIS Robotics Software Engineering Solar Energy Structural Engineering Telecommunication Networks VLSI Design Water Resources and Management
Architectural Design Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Civil Infrastructure Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Food & Process Engineering Genetic Engineering Geo Informatics Information and Telecommunication Engineering Information Technology Instrumentation and Control Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Nanotechnology M.S Nuclear Engineering Software Engineering
Interior Design Architecture
Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology Bioinformatics Chemical Engineering Communication Systems Computer Aided Design Computer Integrated Manufacturing Computer Science and Engineering Construction Engineering and Management Database Systems
Embedded System Technology
M. Arch.
MBA PGPM PGPRM MCA Ph.D

Tuesday 21 August 2012

Meditation


 Excellent Reasons to Meditate and How To Get Started
Meditation is a practice in which an individual trains the mind and/or induces a mode of conciseness  to realize some benefit,although it can be argued meditation is a goal in and of itself.


What are the Benefits of Meditation?
I’ve been meditating twice a day for the past 9 years because I enjoy it. It may seem strange, but I feel happiest when sitting in perfect silence. The experience is difficult to express in words. It is akin to the “peace that passeth understanding”. It is also true that every meditation is not the same. Sometimes meditation is a struggle to control the mind, while at other times it feels effortless.
These are some of the benefits of meditation:

1. Improved concentration – A clear mind makes you more productive, especially in creative disciplines like writing.
2. Less bothered by little things – Do you sometimes allow yourself to get upset by little things? It is the nature of the mind to magnify small things into serious problems. Meditation helps us detach. We learn to live in the here and now, rather than worrying about the past or future. We do not worry about meaningless things, but see the bigger picture.
3. Better Health – There have been numerous studies pointing to the health benefits of meditation. The reason is that meditation reduces stress levels and alleviates anxiety. If we can reduce stress, many health benefits follow.
4. Knowledge of Self – Meditation enables us to have a deeper understanding of our inner self. Through meditation we can gain a better understanding of our life’s purpose.

Is Meditation Religious?The great thing about meditation is that our philosophy/religious belief is not importanct. Meditation is about consciousness. The beliefs of the mind become trivial. We dive deep into the heart of the matter to gain access to our soul – our inner reality. Therefore, mediation can (and is ) practiced by people of different religions or no religion.
But I don’t have time To Meditate
Many people like the idea of meditation, but feel they don’t have enough time. When you really want to do something you can find time. Get up earlier or watch 30 minutes less TV. Meditation requires an investment of time, but clearing the mind makes the the rest of the day more productive. Nothing is better than the feeling of inner peace. What is the point in being tremendously busy but unable to enjoy it? Meditation is not about retreating from the world; it gives us inspiration. Whatever you do, if you have peace of mind, your work will be more enjoyable and productive.

How To Meditate
Like anything worthwhile, meditation requires practice. To get the most from meditation you need to do it every day. This requires a place and time where you will not be disturbed. Check out this cool mindmap pdf for inspiration: 
1. Sit with a straight back. Don’t try to meditate lying down because you are likely to fall asleep. Meditation brings relaxation and peace but at the same time this is a dynamic peace. Meditation is quite different than the relaxation of sleep. When we really meditate, we are fully alert and conscious. Our sense of awareness is heightened. Afterwards you’ll have a positive feeling for the world and a renewed sense of dynamism.
2. Don’t eat before meditating. After a heavy meal your body will be lethargic with digestion.
3. It is not necessary to mediate in the lotus posture. It is fine to meditate in a chair, as long as the back is straight.
4. It is helpful to take a shower before meditating. 5. Burning incense and having a candle are not necessary, but they can add a little
extra inspiration. 6. It is good to meditate early in the morning. It is said the best time is 3am,
although, I feel it is more important to be awake and not sleepy, I meditate at 6.30am.

One Pointed Concentration
However you learn to meditate, you must learn to concentrate on one thing at a time. Usually, the mind tries to hold several different thoughts and ideas at once. When you sit down to meditate for the first time, you realize how cluttered the mind is. Mediation teachers have described the mind as a “mad monkey”. However, the mind can be tamed and forced to concentrate on a single thought.
One helpful technique is concentrating on a candle flame. Narrow your gaze to the small tip and block out all other thoughts. When you get distracted, go back to focusing on the candle flame. You can also use other objects like a small dot or flower. The important thing is that you concentrate only on one thing at a time.

Mantra
Another way to learn concentration is through the use of mantra. A mantra is the repetition of a sacred word. For example, you might repeat the mantra AUM a certain number of times. Repeating a mantra forces the mind to focus on a single thought.

Silent Mind
After you’ve practiced concentration and learned to focus on one thing at a time, you can proceed to the next stage: no thought at all. Achieving a silent mind is difficult, but when to attain it the experience is powerful. A technique I advise is viewing your thoughts as separate from your self. When a thought appears, make a conscious decision to throw it out of your mind. Over time you realize that you are capable of allowing or rejecting thoughts. Your real “I” is not a collection of thoughts, but something far deeper. This is the most significant realization of meditation – that you do not have to be a slave to your thoughts.
Through meditation, you attain the power to control your thoughts, and on occasion stop them completely. Don’t be discouraged if you can’t attain a silent mind straightaway. It takes time and practice. There is nothing really else to it; meditation is a simple and spontaneous action. Unfortunately, our mind is used to complication and it takes time to unlearn bad habits.

Monday 20 August 2012

An art by an artist

This art is done by my sweet friend, he is an artist. His name is Mr. Ragu 

Saturday 18 August 2012

System Maintenance and Management

 System Maintenance and Management

Just like any car, Windows needs to be maintained and cleaned frequently. Whenever I work on someone’s computer, I have a check list of things I like to do to ensure I won’t be working on the same computer anytime soon.
Anyone can maintain their computer; they just have to learn how. In this chapter you’ll learn some basic tips and about some tools to use—to ensure your computer becomes/remains clutter free and does not get sluggish.

 Automatically Delete Temporary Files
The Windows Disk Cleanup Wizard will delete your temporary files, but only if they are over a week old.
create a simple batch script that will clean up your temporary directories:

 Create the Batch File
Open Notepad and type (ensure you have two lines as shown below):
cd C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local rmdir /S /Q Temp
Save the file as cleantemp.bat
Now double click on the file, you created, to remove your temporary files and free up space on your computer.
If this doesn’t work and gives an access error, try replacing %username% with you windows login username.

 Automate the Process
To automate this process:
1.  Right click on the batch file you created and click create shortcut.
2.  Place the shortcut in your startup folder in the start menu (Customize Your Start Menu.)
3.  Now when you log in to Windows 7, your temporary files will be deleted.

Clean up Windows
Cleaning up Windows can be a tedious task as there are so many temporary and unused files stored everywhere. Manual cleaning may be more thorough, but would take hours. Luckily there are two programs suited to this job.
The first of these two programs is the well known CCleaner. CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system—allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner.
Another program I use frequently is Advanced SystemCare Free (ASC.) ASC is a comprehensive PC-care utility that has a one-click approach to helping protect, repair and optimize your PC.
I prefer ASC but CCleaner is great too. You do not need both of these programs; one of these programs is adequate.

 Remove Entries from Add/Remove Programs
There may be several reasons for removing certain programs from the add/remove programs list. One reason may be that you have no intention of removing some programs and they are cluttering the list—or you may want to remove that net monitoring program so your kids can’t remove it. In this section you will learn how to remove these programs.
I recommend you back up the Windows Registry before doing this.
1.  Open the Registry Editor (Appendix D: Launch Windows Registry Editor.)
2.  Scroll to the following entry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Uninstall

3.  In the left pane are the programs (some represented by numbers and letters, and some by their name) and in the right pane you can see the display name.
4.  Find the key that corresponds to the program you want to hide. Click the key in the left pane and click File > Export.
5.  Choose a name for the file and save it. (This will allow you to restore the key when you want to uninstall the program.)
6.  Now the key is backed up, you can delete the key by right clicking on it and choosing Delete.
7.  Restore the key by double clicking on the reg file you saved in step 5.

 Remove Unwanted Software
I advise you to browse your add/remove programs list and weed out any software you do not use. This will free up hard drive space and cut down clutter on your PC.
If you have a newer PC, there may be a lot of trial software, coined “bloatware”. The PC Decrapifier is designed to remove a specific list unwanted software in an unattended fashion. The PC does not need to be new; however, the older the PC is, the less likely it will have any of the software it can detect.
Simply download PC Decrapifier, and run the EXE. There is no installation necessary. If you have anti-virus software installed, it may complain about this program; these warnings can be safely ignored.
When it runs, you will be presented with a wizard-style dialog box that steps you through the entire process.
You will be able to pick and choose what programs you want to remove. The program will not remove anything, without prompting you first.

Click the Next button and it will begin cleaning your PC. If it does not find anything, a pop-up box will notify you of this and the program will exit and not modify your PC.
Disable Memory Dump Files and Save HDD Space
If your computer crashes, it will create a dump file. From this dump file you can diagnose the source of the problem. It is unlikely you will need this file; if you do, you can always turn the option back on. This section will show you how to save space by disabling memory dump files in Windows 7.
1.  Click Start and click Control Panel. 2. Type Advanced in the search box. 3.  Click on View advanced system settings in the
search results.
4.  Under Startup and Recovery, click Settings.

5.  In the Write debugging information drop down, click (none) and click OK.
Windows 7 – The Pocket Guide  164
6.  You will now save space and not store (possibly) useless information.

 Shrink/Extend a Partition on Your Hard Drive
If you use multiple partitions on your hard drive, you may want to shrink or extend one of them—after realizing you want more space on another one of the partitions. (Create a New Partition.)
1.  Click the Start button, right click on Computer, and click Manage (the Computer Management Console will load.)   In the left pane, click Storage > Disk Management.
3.  All disks and partitions will display. To shrink a partition, right click on the partition and choose Shrink Volume.      Enter the amount of space, to shrink by, in MB.
If you would like to extend a partition, you will need to make sure there is empty space available behind the partition. Then go back to step 4 and instead click Extend Volume.

 Schedule Defragmentation
Defragmentation helps speed up access to data on your drive. In this section, you’ll learn how to schedule defragmentation so you don’t have to worry about ensuring your drive is defragmented.
 What does “Defragment” mean?
When you constantly add and delete files on your hard drive, they become fragmented.
Think of this as follows: You have a library full of collections of books. Each of these collections represents a file on your hard drive. You take one book from the collection and put some sticky notes in the book and make it too big to fit back on the shelf–so you put it on the end. Every now and then you get a new book for a collection; these too need to go on the end of the shelf. You sell a collection and buy a bigger one to replace it. Unfortunately, the whole collection doesn’t fit in the recently made space so you put half in the space and half at the end of the shelf. You do this for years and you have
a mess on your hands. Defragmenting “re-orders your book collections” in terms of your data, and makes access to them a lot easier.

 Setting up Scheduled Defragmentation
Setting up scheduled defrags is easy:
1.  Click the Start button, type defrag, and click Disk Defragmenter.
2.  Click Configure schedule.
3.  Choose a time when your computer is turned on, but you are not using it.
4.  Click OK and Close to save your settings Your disk will now be defragmented regularly.

Take Charge of Automatic Updates
If you leave your computer on overnight, you may find you come back in the morning to find all your programs closed and that download, you were waiting for, canceled. Likely,

automatic updates restarted your computer or you had a short power outage. In this section, we’ll blame automatic updates and learn how to disable automatic installation of the updates.
Automatic updates will let you choose different options:
    Install updates automatically. Download updates but let me choose whether to
install them. Check for updates but let me choose whether to
download and install them.      Never check for updates.
To configure automatic updates:
1.  Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. Click System and Security.
 3. Click Turn automatic updating on or off.
4.  Choose your preferred method of updating your computer.
5.  Click OK.
Now, when updates are available, you will not necessarily have to install them instantly.

    by selvakumaran

Friday 17 August 2012

Face interview confidently


FACE INTERWIEW CONFIDENTLY

The InterviewInterview is an opportunity for both the employer and the applicant to gather information. The employer wants to know if you, the applicant, have the skills, knowledge, self-confidence, and motivation necessary for the job. At this point you can be confident that the employer saw something of interest in your resume. He or she also wants to determine whether or not you will fit in with the organization's current employees and philosophy. Similarly, you will want to evaluate the position and the organization, and determine if they will fit into your career plans. The interview is a two-way exchange of information. It is an opportunity for both parties to market themselves. The employer is selling the organization to you, and you are marketing your skills, knowledge, and personality to the employer.Interview PreparationResearch is a critical part of preparing for an interview. If you haven't done your homework, it is going to be obvious. Spend time researching and thinking about yourself, the occupation, the organization, and questions you might ask at the end of the interview.

Step 1: Know YourselfThe first step in preparing for an interview is to do a thorough self-assessment so that you will know what you have to offer an employer. It is very important to develop a complete inventory of skills, experience, and personal attributes that you can use to market yourself to employers at any time during the interview process. In developing this inventory, it is easiest to start with experience. Once you have a detailed list of activities that you have done (past jobs, extra- curricular involvements, volunteer work, school projects, etc.), it is fairly easy to identify your skills.Simply go through the list, and for each item ask yourself "What could I have learned by doing this?" "What skills did I develop?" "What issues/circumstances have I learned to deal with?" Keep in mind that skills fall into two categories - technical and generic. Technical skills are the skills required to do a specific job. For a laboratory assistant, technical skills might include knowledge of sterilization procedures, slide preparation, and scientific report writing. For an outreach worker, technical skills might include counselling skills, case management skills, or program design and evaluation skillsGeneric skills are those which are transferable to many work settings. Following is a list of the ten most marketable skills. You will notice that they are all generic. Analytical/Problem Solving Flexibility/Versatility Interpersonal Oral/Written Communication Organization/Planning Time Management Motivation Leadership Self-Starter/Initiative Team PlayerOften when people think of skills, they tend to think of those they have developed in the workplace. However, skills are developed in a variety of settings. If you have ever researched and written a paper for a course, you probably have written communication skills. Team sports or group projects are a good way to develop the skills required of a team player and leader. Don't overlook any abilities you may haveWhen doing the research on yourself, identifying your experience and skills is important, but it is not all that you need to know. Consider the answers to other questions such as: How have I demonstrated the skills required in this position? What are my strong points and weak points? What are my short term and long term goals? What can I offer this particular employer? What kind of environment do I like? (i.e. Howdo I like to be supervised? Do I like a fastpace?) What do I like doing? Apart from my skills and experience, whatcan I bring to this job?

Step 2: Know the OccupationThe second step in preparing for an interview is to research the occupation. This is necessary because in order to present a convincing argument that you have the experience and skills requiredfor that occupation, you must first know what those requirements and duties are. With this information uncovered, you can then match the skills you have (using the complete skills/experience inventory you have just prepared) with the skills you know people in that occupational field need. The resulting "shortlist" will be the one that you need to emphasize during the interview.It is also in your best interest to identify the approximate starting salary for that position, or those similar. There are several ways to find out about an occupation: Acquire a copy of the job description from the employer (Human Resources/Personnel) or check with Student Employment Services. If you are responding to an advertisement, this may also supply some details.The Career Resource Centre has general information files on a variety of occupations. Make sure you have read through the appropriate file and are updated on the occupation. If you belong to a professional association related to the occupation, use its resources. These associations often publish informative newsletters and sponsor seminars. It is also a good way to meet people working in the field. Conduct information interviews with people working in the field. Read articles about people in the occupation, and articles written by people in the occupation. Sources include newspapers, magazines and the internet. Find out what the future trends are in the area. Is technology changing the job?

Step 3: Know the OrganizationThe more you know about an organization, the better prepared you will be to discuss how you can meet its needs. Some of the characteristics that you should know about an organization are: Where is it located? How big is it? What are its products and who does it serve? How is the organization structured? What is its history? Have there been any recent changes, newdevelopments?There are a number of ways in which you can access this information. Most medium- to large- sized organizations publish information about themselves. You can access this a number of ways: On campus at the Student Employment Services (company literature and business directories) or at the Drake Centre Library The Winnipeg Centennial Library has a business microfiche with information on over 5000 Canadian companies and business directories Many companies have internet home pages which you can locate by searching by industry and company name Finally, you can visit or phone the organization and request some information on their products, services or areas of researchIf the organization is fairly small, or fairly new, there may not be much information published. In this case, it will be necessary to do an informationinterview. Contact someone within the organization, introduce yourself, explain that you are considering moving into the field, and ask if it would be possible to meet with him/her to inquire about the company/organization and about what exactly the position would involve.

Step 4: Prepare QuestionsHaving completed your background research, you are now ready to prepare questions to ask theinterviewer(s). Try to think of questions for which the answer was not readily available in companyliterature. Intelligent well thought-out questions will demonstrate your genuine interest in the position. Becareful how many questions you ask, however, as too many can imply you feel the interview was notsuccessfully run. Pick your questions with care - this is your chance to gather information, so ask aboutwhat you really want to know. Avoid sounding critical by mentioning negative information you may havediscovered. This is one of the most effective ways to compare different employers, so for issues ofparticular importance to you (for example, whether they support staff upgrading), you should ask the samequestions of each employer. Some sample questions are: What are the most significant factors affecting your business today? How have changes in technology most affected your business today? How has your business/industry been affected by the recession? How has your company grown or changed in the last couple of years? What future direction do you see the company taking? Where is the greatest demand for your services orproduct? Where is most of the pressure from increased businessfelt in this company? Which department feels it the most? How do you differ from your competitors? How much responsibility will I be given in this position? What do you like about working with this organization? Can you tell me more about the training program? Have any new product lines been introduced recently? How much travel is normally expected? What criteria will be used to evaluate my performance? Will I work independently or as part of a team? How did you advance to your position? What are the career paths available in thisorganization? When can I expect to hear from you regarding thisposition?It is very important to ask the last question because employers want to hire individuals who are interested in the position - and asking this question definitely helps to demonstrate interest on your part. Exercise judgement when asking questions to an employer. When being interviewed by a large company that has a high profile, one would not ask the question"What is the history of your company and how was your company started?" You can find the answer to this question inthe company's annual report or articles in magazines/newspapers. However, small- and medium-sized companies do not always produce publicly available annual reports and it may be difficult to access information on the company and its role in the industry. This question is appropriate if you have exercised all other ways to find out the answer .

PREPARATIONSLet's say you are going for an interview tomorrow. You have prepared yourself well for the occasion - anticipating the questions and getting ready the answers - but have you given a thought to what you will wear?If you have not peeked into your wardrobe yet, it's time to take a real hard look now. Your application's fate depends not just on how well you answer the interview questions, but also on how well you project yourself physically. The first impression your interviewer makes about you is based on the way you look, and you know what they say about first impressions. According to Joe Hodowanes, J.M. Wanes and Associates career strategy advisor, "The way a person dresses is the single biggest non-verbal communication you make about yourself." The right dressing is a measure of the seriousness that you place on the position, as a person normally spends time on his looks if he considers an event important enough."Although proper dressing by itself will not get you the job, a poor dress sense may exclude you from further consideration," warns Gerry Ditching, managing partner of Filgifts.com. Besides, given two equally good applicants, the company may choose to hire the person who is dressed more professionally. Here are some tips to give you a headstart.

MENLong-sleeved shirt and dark slacks. White is still the safest and the best color for shirts. The colour is also appropriate for our tropical weather. Also acceptable: pale shades such as beige, blue, and other pastels.Tuck in the shirt and do not roll up the sleeves. Never wear a short-sleeved shirt to an interview or any business purpose. Wearing a short-sleeved shirt will destroy your executive image.Ties. Optional. But if you do wear one, choose a conservative pattern. Solids, small polka dots, diagonal stripes, small repeating shapes, subtle plaids and paisleys are all acceptable.Belts. Belts should match your shoes. Those with smaller buckles with squared lines look more professional.Socks. Black socks are the best, followed by blue or gray, depending on your attire. Never wear white socks! Check your sock length, too--no skin should show when you sit down or cross your legs. Shoes. Black or burgundy leather shoes with laces on them, because tassel loafers are very casual. Other suitable colors are brown, cordovan and navy.Hair. Keep neat, short and preferably parted on the side. And shave off all those facial hair.Jewellery. Wear no or little jewellery. The watch and wedding ring are the only acceptable pieces of jewellery to go with the male attire. Thin gold or leather-strapped watches look professional but not digital watches. Also, avoid political or religious insignias, necklaces or bracelets. Definitely no pierced body parts, and cover up your tattoos!Accessories. As much as possible, use leather briefcases or folders to hold copies of your resume. Use narrow briefcases and avoid plastic folders and plastic ball pens as they are out of place.

WOMENThree-piece business suits, blouse and skirt or slacks, and cardigan twin-sets. Sleeveless shirts should be rejected. Short-sleeved blouses are okay when they are tailor-cut or have features such as a sports collar or double breast design to create a business-like look. Skirts can either be long provided it does not create a Cinderella or barn-dance look or short where it falls no shorter than two inches from the knee. Nothing too revealing, please!Panty-hose or stockings. A must for professional grooming, but nothing with overly fussy patterns. Bring an extra pair, just in case the ones you are wearing run.Shoes. Closed shoes or pumps with at least 11⁄2- inch heels suggest a more professional look. Dark colors are best.Hair. Hair longer than shoulder length should be worn up or pulled back. Don't let it fall in front of your face and don't keep trying to fix it during the interview. Avoid large hair ornaments and trendy hairstyles.Make-up. Be subtle; natural is the key word. Light shades of lip coloring and nail polish are recommended.Jewellery. Be conservative. Studs of gold, silver or pearls are best. Do away with gaudy fashion jewelers, and those that clank and make noise when one moves.Accessories. Folders and bags should blend well with the total professional look. Women should match their purse with their shoe colour.Go for a mock exercise before the real talk at the job tableHone your interview etiquette................ Churn the right mix of deportment, attitude and dressingskills for a great job talk !Never make the big mistake of treating an interview lightly. It's not an impromptu thing where you depend on your improvisation skills. An interview requires careful thought and planning before you take it. Keeping in mind some basic attitudes and presentation techniques will help you sail through it with panache.So if you thought that going for an interview just meant pulling your best suit out of the wardrobe and updating your resume, please think again. You are forgetting the other essentials: body language, basic etiquette and attitude.Remember that you are actually selling an entire package and the packaging, in this case, is as relevant as the product inside. Ultimately you are presenting yourself as a valuable professional to a new job environment. And you can't do that without minding the basic interview etiquette to get you ahead of the rest of the pack.An interview is the sum total of many parts. It's not just what you say but how you say it that matters equally. So it's good to brush up on more than just your training skills when you do go in for an interview.

ATTIREHow you dress for an interview is perhaps as relevantas the way you lay out your resume. Says Nina Kochar of Upgrade Management Services, an organisation which coaches' executives in the basic rules of corporate etiquette: "A person who is sloppy in appearance shows a sloppy personality, so you have to be decently dressed." Of course, decently dressed does not necessarily mean being dressed to the gills. In most cases, this would mean you would wear long sleeved shirts and a pair of formal trousers. In fact, Nina Kochar does not recommend suits, especially for younger people. "A lot of young people do not have the money to invest in suits, consequently, they wear ill-fitting or borrowed suits and that looks even worse. A tie, shirt and pant should do the trick for most junior level positions."Most HR experts would also tell you to mind the accessories like ties, belts and shoes. To be sure, badly matched shoes and ties can have a jarring effect on an interviewer. Similarly, please avoid heavy jewellery or personal accessories as they would look incongruous on you.

ENTRANCE AND INTRODUCTIONEven though most of us are primed for the basic grilling that we would face during the interview, we seldom pay attention to the way we enter an interview room or how we introduce ourselves. Says Subhashish Mitra, deputy manager, Essar Cellphones: "A lot of people do not think it important to knock properly while entering the interview room. They assume that as an interview is taking place, the panel will be expecting them. To my mind this is a very major faux pas which really jars."In fact, the best way to enter an interview is to knock, ask for permission to enter and then wait for awhile before you actually sit down. Few interviewees know this but the interview panel needs a little quiet time to discuss the previous candidate before they get around to the next one. So your silence till you actually get seated would be very valuable. Try and keep a bag with you for all your papers and certificates; make sure this bag is an unobtrusive as possible.

ATTITUDE AND RESPONSEThis is a grey area for most interview candidates. While dressing up and resume writing are skills you can Go for a mock exercise before the real talk at the job table handle with a little practice, cultivating the right attitude as an interviewee requires a lot of patience and reading between the lines. The usual complaint of most interviewers is that few interviewees are able to stri perhaps the best thing you can do for getting your answer right. Most interviewers like to give a lead to the candidate in the way they ask the question, so it's entirely up to you to note facial expressions and the tone of the words.Do you show your certificates immediately to the interview panel?Not till you are asked actually. You might already have sent in your resume, so you shouldn't try and offload all your achievements and skills onto the panel till a turn in the interview leads to such a situation.Try and take cues form the tonal variations, facial expressions and thrust of questions from the interview panel. That in itself will give you a clue as to where this interview is heading.

TEN THINGS THAT AN INTERVIEWER LOOKS IN YOU!

1. Family Background 2. Education 3. Experience 4. Stability5. Initiative 6. General Ability 7. Interpersonal Skills 8. Confidence 9. Aptitude 10. Pleasant LooksHow one wished that an interview were a simple meeting of minds and hearts. Just one casual meeting where an employee's future gets sealed. Unfortunately, it's not something as pre-ordained as you would like it to be; it's a pre-meditated exercise which fetches you dividends only if your homework is done right.Way of AnsweringRegardless of what type of question you are asked, you will find it easier to respond effectively if you keep in mind some basic question answering strategies:You can never predict every question that you will encounter, so approach the interview with an inventory of important points. Make a list of the points about yourself that you want the interviewer to know. For example, if you were to apply for a job as a Sales Representative, you might want to list the products you have sold before, types of customers (by industry, age, etc.), languages spoken, personal experience in that industry and related knowledge (perhaps from your academic program).Consider each question an opportunity to provide some of this information. Don't assume anything. You will be evaluated on your answers, not your resume. Therefore, ensure you incorporate the relevant information from your resume in your answers.Pause a couple of seconds before you respond to each question, even if you know exactly what you want to say. Take this time to quickly plan your answer, this helps to avoid misunderstandings and produces much more concise answers.If you don't understand a question, ask for clarification. This is expected and is preferable to providing an unsuitable answer. If you need time to collect your thoughts - take it. When people are nervous they tend either to "draw a blank" or to babble. It is better to think for a few moments and make sure that your answer is doing you justice and that there is a point to what you are saying.Always expand. Never answer a question with a "yes" or "no."The interview is an opportunity for you to sell yourself. Don't be afraid to 'blow your own horn.' As long as you can back up what you are saying with examples which demonstrate that what you are saying is true, you are not bragging. Third party observations can also be mentioned. For example, "My last employer told me that I was promoted because of how I handled conflicts with clients."Be very positive. Don't complain about anything - from your former employer to the weather - and don't apologize for experience that you don't have. Just sell what you do have and let the employer decide if you have what he/she is looking for. Also, avoid negative words. For example, you would not say "I have a little experience...," you would say "I have experience......"Don't be afraid to repeat important points. In fact, it is a good idea to do this.BRISK HIRING ALL AROUND AS COS EXPANDThe Hindu Business LineIf it was retrenchment and pink slips a few summers ago after the tech bubble burst and 9/11 attacks impacting investments and recruitment in the technology sector, it is a different story now.Companies are hiring rapidly to induct more techies and fight higher levels of attrition. Trends indicate that IT is back as a career destination with a bang.According to National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom),"The Indian ICT industry, after a three-year lull is back on track, and hiring rapidly. The global economic downturn, which lasted over three years and brought in its wake pink slips, benching and retrenchment, appears like a thing of the past. Indian IT services companies, which were impacted by this slowdown and put a cap on their hiring to cut costs and maintain momentum, are getting back into the swing of things and its beginning to look like businessIT Happens Here..!!as usual."

INDIA DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH PEOPLE IN R&D’Deccan ChronicleIndia faces a shortage of people for high-end industrial work that is based on research and development, Nasscom president Kiran Karnik said. “We have around 5,000 PhDs in the country (who pass out annually). We all know that India has a competitive edge and companies cannot find the numbers we have in other places, but that has dwindled in high-end areas,” Karnik told reporters on the sidelines of the Nasscom Quality summit.He said about 3.5 lakh engineering students graduate annually, “but a fewer number of people pursue masters or doctorates, and only about 5,000 students are in PhD”. Only about seven to eight people of every 100 were employable in the BPO industry and “the industry can hire the best seven or eight, but when the industry needs to expand in the long run, they would find it difficult,” he said.In an effort to address these concerns, he said, Nasscom had begun talks at the University level to improve the syllabus and quality of faculty, by adopting the models of Indian Institute of Information Technology at Hyderabad and Bangalore. Karnik also said that Nasscom plans to introduce by this year-end a common certification in terms of skills and knowledge, that matches industry requirement, for youngsters aspiring to enter the booming business process outsourcing industry. Karnik said the certification would be planned in consultation with the industry. “We are working with the industry. The first part would be ready in the next few months, by the end of this year,” he said.

'IT, SCIENTIFIC MANPOWER ARE INDIA'S STRENGTHS'The Times of IndiaIndia's IT prowess and its burgeoning pool of scientific talent are two of most effective tools for development, says one of the country's top science officials."There is a big pull on science and technology manpower in our country with our industry becoming more innovative - whether in automobiles, pharmaceuticals or other sectors," said R.A. Mashelkar, director general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)."With around 100 companies like GE, IBM and Microsoft having set up research and development operations in India, there is a major change in science and technology manpower approach," Mashelkar told reporters."For the first time we are seeing a huge demand for science and technology manpower.While India is eyeing IT as the biggest engine of growth, Mashelkar said: "IT not as in information technology alone but Indian Talent will in the future help the country win the position of prestige.

INDIA'S SOFTWARE BOOM ON TRACK: NASSCOMThe Indian ExpressIndia's software exports are on track to grow by 30 per cent in the year to March 2005, despite attempts in the key US Market to discourage outsourcing and protect jobs, the industry's head said.India's information technology (IT) sector and business process outsourcing (BPO) industries, which offer back office and call centre services, logged exports worth $12.5 billion in the 2003-2004 fiscal year.Nearly 25 per cent of the exports that involved 800,000 workers come from the top three companies in the sector -- Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, Infosys Technologies Ltd and Wipro Ltd."We made a projection of 30 to 32 per cent (growth) for the fiscal year combining IT and BPO. We are comfortable with that," Kiran Karnik, President of the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), told reporters.

US SEND HIGH-END TECH JOBS TO INDIAThe Economic TimesIf you thought outsourcing was all about data entry and back office work then you are sure to have a shock to see Iayaraja Marimuthu designing a program for the wedding, scheduled for October, of Ann and John, a Texas couple proclaiming their joy in being "together for life." It will take Marimuthu less than an hour to give an artistic touch to the wedding invitation.Outsourcing is fast moving from just software codes and call centres to a vast category stretching from copy editing to financial analysis to tax preparation. Outsourcing is fast changing the office atmosphere and staff chemistry in the US. Jobs such as personal assistants, secretaries, typists may soon fade into history and people will be able to move up the value chain to take up morecreative and specialised works.As low-end jobs flee the US, the job data is painting a very dull picture affecting other economic indicators as well. OfficeTiger is one of the pioneer firms to lead the flow of white-collar jobs out of the US. It has hired 2,000 Indians and is not limiting them to just BPO contract workers. "We're allowing employees to delve deeper, to learn more, to push the boundaries of what had been standard work," says OfficeTiger's American co-founder, Joe Sigelman.

NASSCOM KICKS OFF IT WORKFORCE PROGRAMMEThe Financial Express The Hindu The Hindu Business Line The Asian AgeIn a bid to meet the projected demand of 2.1 million information technology (IT) professionals by 2009, Nasscom (National Association of Software and Services Companies) has launched an IT workforce initiative, which would focus on the creation of human resources.President, Nasscom, Kiran Karnik, said: “The IT software and services industry has grown rapidly over the last decade. The revenue from this industry, which was $30 billion during 2003-04, is expected to increase to $50 billion in 2009.However, to meet this target the software and services industry will have to grow to 2.1 million persons by 2009 from the 8,00,000 persons at present. “Estimates however, suggest that we will have only 1.5 million skilled IT manpower by 2009, leaving a gap of almost 22 per cent.Availability of human resources will, therefore, decide the growth trajectory of the IT industry,” he said.