Q.1. What makes your company an attractive employer for job seekers?

Ms. Ayesha Lari: InfoTech Pvt Ltd being one of the leading organizations in the IT sector outshines as an employer for its friendly yet competitive environment. The vision encompasses to become a knowledge integration company renowned for its brilliantly build solutions. The provisioning of ample space to play and improve your professional arena and to develop oneself to take on tougher challenges in future.

Q.2. Human Resources are the first causalities of an economic slowdown. What is your company’s strategy to deal with this challenge?

Ms. Ayesha Lari: Well, at Infotech it’s the other way round. Alhamdulillah! We have taken this tough time as an opportunity to prove ourselves more in the industry. Hiring is a continuous process at InfoTech Pvt ltd where we strive to locate, hire and retain the best. Consequently, filtering the ones who cannot take up the challenge in the competitive times.

Here at InfoTech, a keen planning has been done keeping in view Read More »

Question from the Job Seeker

The company I work for is highly professional; there are proper rules and regulations strictly enforced. A proper check and balance ensures a steady smooth work flow. I started having problems when my superior was transferred to another branch; with her I had absolutely no issues. We used to work together brilliantly and I could feel my productivity increased with every passing day since I used learn something new all the time. Now, there sits a new manager in her seat; he has a flirtatious attitude towards almost all the females working in the office, and particularly towards me – perhaps because I am her direct subordinate. Now, I know I have to keep my superiors happy to be successful in the company and I have all the intentions to stay and grow. However, he often suggests me to do things that go against my values. With a performance evaluation coming up, I have no idea what to do. Please help!

Anonymous

Answer from ROZEE

Dear Anonymous,

It is sad to say the least, to hear that you are suffering from an issue that plagues most of us. On the other hand you should consider yourself lucky for being at an organization that has proper policies and procedures for issues. Well, the first thing you do is Read More »

Human beings are emotional animals at the core; a strong affection or attraction can develop anywhere – the street, the neighborhood, universities (ah yes, we have been there haven’t we?). Well, when romance springs up in an office setup it can lead to one of two things; it can either bloom into a beautiful tube rose, tall and magnificent – or, Read More »

“Communication is not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life”. John A. Piece
Communication is around us everywhere. It is lifeblood of every organization and even relationships of all kind. Communication is an interpersonal process of sharing information, knowledge, ideas, opinions, expressions, emotions and many other such things in form of speaking, symbols, thoughts, signs and body language. Communication consists of transmitting information from one person to another, Communication is a learned skill. Speaking, listening and the ability to understand verbal and nonverbal meanings are skills in communication. Communication is the base for whatever we do we would not be able to do even the everyday things that we do on a daily basis. When it comes to the work world, whether it’s a small family run company, or a giant, corporation, communication is the only way to run a business smoothly. Without effective communication, messages can get mixed, and information can be skewed. Whenever communications occur between employees of a business we call it Internal Communication and when businesses communicate with people or other organizations outside we call it external communication. Effective Communication links together all the different activities involved in a business and ensures all employees are working towards the same goal and know exactly what they should be doing and by when. Effective communication is therefore a key to the success of a business. Read More »

Leadership is somewhat an enigma for most of us; we try to be our best at what we do yet still often in our performance review we get to read “lacking leadership skills”. There is a ton of information available over the internet and many articles that define leadership and the skills required to be a leader are free to read – but since all this information is scattered, we only sift through and think we got enough information out of the few articles we found. This article is a summation of all the secrets of the Holy Grail we call “Leadership Skills”

It’s About Making Things Happen

To be a leader, you need to make things happen. Should you come across something that needs to be done, get up and do it. Leadership is not only required in the professional facet of your life, it plays a vital role in your personal as well. If you have dishes to be washed, get it done! If you have assignments to complete, do it! Don’t be lazy or distract yourself from the task at hand. Remember, being professional starts way before you are formally employed, so start today, start now – and get it done, whatever it is you need done!

A Good Listener before a Good Leader

We all know and agree nothing in existence around us is without reason or purpose. Ever wondered why we have two ears and one mouth – think deeper, why do we have 32 bars around our tongue? Read More »

Question from the Job Seeker

I have been working for a company for the last two years. My experience over there has been a roller-coaster ride filled with cheers, fears and a few screams here and there. Recently, I came to know about another opening that seems more promising. Shortly after applying, I was called in for an interview and it was concluded with me that I was selected for the position. Here is where the complication comes in; the company I am presently working with has a knack for clinging on, and it is very hard to part ways decently. How should I go about putting in my resignation without leaving any hard feelings?

Akhtar Ahmad

Answer from ROZEE

Dear Akhtar,

It’s good to hear that you have found a way to climb up that career ladder. Resignation can sometimes be hard, particularly when you have been associated with the company for a while. The key is to keep the entire affair as “brief” as possible. Take it in two steps, the first is a formal resignation letter; the second is Read More »

No matter what level of career one has, resigning presents a major challenge. The correct way results in a cheerful goodbye and references that can take you places. On the other hand if done incorrectly, well let’s just say your career progress can be challenged even impaired. Without a doubt resignation is a delicate affair; but, you do not need a surgeon’s rock steady hands to carry out a successful resignation.

Make sure to be sure

Resignation is a serious matter and no matter how advanced technology becomes there does not seem to be a particular “undo” button should you decide you would like to take the resignation back. You need to be absolutely sure that resignation is what you want because once you walk that road turning back is not without consequences. Ideally, you should have signed another contract before putting in your resignation to the previous company. Read More »

Q.1. What do you look for in a candidate during a hiring interview session? Name 4 key things?

 Mr. Al-Karim Hassan: “Our selection processes are well structured using competency model coupled with situational and/or behavioral interviews. We look for the following in a candidate:

1. Sound technical expertise and skilled in other related competencies

2. Personality and appearance

3. Aware of business operations of Etilize GfK

4. Confidence”

 Q.2. How has ROZEE helped your firm regarding recruitment i.e. Have you tried any recruitment tools provided by ROZEE e.g. Job Fairs/Job Postings/CV Search?

 Mr. Al-Karim Hassan: The resume database provided much help in identifying potential candidates for current as well as future requirements.

 Q.3. Human Resources are the first causalities of an economic slowdown. What is your company’s strategy to deal with this challenge?

Mr. Al-Karim Hassan: “Our very well executed strategy allowed us to focus on the capability model of our knowledge workers.

a. We focused on identifying key competencies and linked our employee and career development initiatives in a manner that succession management for key positions gets addressed.

b. Quantified our team performance by introducing target based evaluations

c. Conducted workload analysis and projected headcount requirements through analysis of anticipated projects for managing head count increases while remaining cost effective

This strategy led us to not just sustain ourselves without laying off, but also saw an increase in our team size with an average growth of 20%.” Read More »

Question from the Job Seeker

I have been working with a company that encouraged a casual atmosphere. Although the workings of the company were mature and formal, the overall air of the company was still casual – jeans, t-shirts, and qurtas were the preferred dressing. After serving the company for well over 3 years, I decided to move; I recently joined a company that is a complete 180 from the company I was previously working with. Dressing is strictly formal, proper suits for higher management, dress pants, and dress shirts for executives. The interaction of the company is friendly to some extent; however, it makes me slightly uncomfortable. I am worried I will not be able to work to my best. How should I approach this matter?

Tahir Niazi

Answer from ROZEE

Dear Niazi,

“Fitting in” actually starts from the day you sit the interview with the company. The issue you are referring to is not unheard of; sometimes people are so overwhelmed by the change they face that they often freeze and their skills no matter how elite are rendered useless. The issue although serious in nature has a very simple solution. You cannot be sure if the interview you are sitting will be a success or not; but one thing you can be sure about and that is the observations you make when you enter the office. Should you get selected and offered a position, you will already have a head start at fitting in.

The first thing to do is, Read More »

You have a brilliant profile, with outstanding grades on your university mark sheet – yet, still unemployed. What a buzz kill! Let’s face it, unemployment is a nightmare that many of us are living, in these financially challenged times. All that hard work you put in achieving top grades, all the effort you rendered for making a top class thesis – no use since you do not have a job, right? Wrong! It is not the end of the world; unemployment launches us into a particular state of mind which instead of helping us, pushes us even further away from our goals. Like a whirlpool, this state of mind keeps sucking us into a void of oblivious depression and stress. Sooner than you can notice it, your temperament starts to change, and you have a strange urge of tattooing the word “HATE” on your knuckles. Read More »