Today's Blog - Why to love Retirement, DTC on Equities, Pitfalls during interviews and more

Today's blog would be once again the mixtures of some of the recently read and found interesting articles. It starts with the funnier Retirement benefit article by a creative individual and the serious Impact of Equities/MF with the proposed Direct Tax Code and last the interviewing Don'ts. Read on:


 "டவுட்" தனபால்: "என்னாத்துக்கு தமிழகத்தின் செல்ல குரலுக்கான தேடல்ல மலையாளி பொண்ணு அல்காவை தேர்வு செஞ்சு இருக்க்காயங்கன்னே புரியலையே!!"




Why people like Retirement??
Why We Like Retirement?  Those of you who have not retired yet can see why we love it!!

 Question:  How many days in a week?
 Answer:    6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday  

 Question: When is a retiree's bedtime?
 Answer:    Three hours after he falls asleep on the couch.

Question:   How many retirees to change a light bulb?  
 Answer:     Only one, but it might take all day.

 Question:  What's the biggest gripe of retirees?
 Answer:     There is not enough time to get everything done.
Question:  Why don't retirees mind being called Seniors?  
 Answer:    The term comes with a 50% percent discount..  

 Question: Among retirees what is considered formal attire?  
 Answer:    Tied shoes.

 Question:  Why do retirees count pennies?
 Answer:     They are the only ones who have the time.

 Question:  What is the common term for someone who continues to work and refuses to retire?
 Answer:     NUTS!

 Question:  Why are retirees so slow to clean out the basement, attic or garage?
 Answer:       They know that as soon as they do, one of their adult kids will want to store stuff there.

 Question:   What do retirees call a long lunch?
 Answer:      Normal  

 Question:  What is the best way to describe retirement?
 Answer:    The never ending Coffee Break.

 Question: What's the biggest advantage of going back to school as a retiree?  
 Answer :    If you cut classes, no one can call your parents.
 
 Question: Why does a retiree often say he doesn't miss work, but misses the people he used to work with?
Answer:    He is too polite to tell the whole truth.

 Question: What do you do all week?
 Answer:    Monday to Friday; Nothing, Saturday & Sunday I rest.

            
Share this one with all the retirees that you know.  I'm sure they can relate to some of them!   
Courtesy: Prasannam Narayanaswamy 

Direct Tax code proposal on Equities:

I read an article yesterday which spoke on proposed DTC (Direct Tax Code) and the first line started like this: "If the revised version of the Direct Tax Code (DTC) is implemented, it will mean a huge departure from over 25 years of policymaking in India".. Yes, i was definitely curious like you on the reason why. I have kept an excerpt of that article:

Please read further on Here@MoneyLife Magazine article.

5 Don't during Interviews:

 With the job market in India is surging up, an article about the common pitfalls during the interviews, definitely attracted me to read further. 

Poor handshake:

The three-second handshake that starts the interview is your first opportunity to create a great impression. But all too often an interview is blown right from the start by an ineffective handshake. Once you’ve delivered a poor handshake, it’s nearly impossible to recover your efforts to build rapport. Here are some examples:

The Limp Hand (or “dead fish”):

Gives the impression of disinterest or weakness

The Tips of the Fingers:

Shows lack of ability to engage.

The Arm Pump:

Sincerity is questionable, much like an overly aggressive salesman.

Even if you’re a seasoned professional, don’t assume you have avoided these pitfalls. Your handshake may be telling more about you than you know. Ask for honest critiques from several friends who aren’t afraid to tell you the truth.

Talking negatively about current or past employers/managers:

The fastest way to talk yourself out of a new job is to say negative things. Even if your last boss was Attila the Hun, never, never state your ill feelings about him/her. No matter how reasonable your complaints, you will come out the loser if you show that you disrespect your boss because the interviewer will assume that you would similarly trash him or her. When faced with the challenge of talking about former employers, make sure you are prepared with a positive spin on your experiences.

Not enough/too much eye contact:

Either situation can create a negative effect. Avoid eye contact and you’ll seem shifty, untruthful, or disnterested; offer too much eye contact, and you’ll wear the interviewer out. If you sometimes have trouble with eye-contact balance, work this issue out ahead of time in an interview practice session with a friend.

Failure to match communication styles:

It’s almost impossible to make a good first impression if you can’t communicate effectively with an interviewer. But you can easily change that situation by mirroring the way the interviewer treats you.

For instance:

If the interviewer seems all business, don’t attempt to loosen him/her up with a joke or story.

If the interviewer is personable, try discussing his/her interests. Often the items on display in the office can offer a clue.

If asked a direct question, answer directly. Then follow up by asking if more information is needed.

Allowing the interviewer to set the tone of conversation can vastly improve your chances of making a favorable impression. You can put the interviewer at ease — and make yourself seem more like him or her — by mirroring his or her communication style.

Final Thoughts:

Just as a strong resume wins you an opportunity to interview, strong interview skills will win you consideration for the job. You already know that you won’t earn an interview unless your resume sets you apart as a candidate of choice. Similarly, you should know that polishing your interview skills can mean the difference between getting the job offer — and being a runner-up.

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Courtesy: www.companiesmanagement.com