A healthy office environment is essential for the productivity of employees. If the workers are not content with their working conditions, it clearly reflects on their performance. A lot of factors affect the workplace environment, most important being the lack of workplace ethics. Workplace ethics are a set of unspoken rules which everyone should adhere to for maintaining a productive environment at work. When people start ignoring these basic principles, not only do they create disturbances for their coworkers but also have a degenerative affect on their overall capabilities. An employee who cannot even follow the basic workplace ethics is unpopular with his colleagues and the superiors.

What are workplace ethics?
Many of the people who are guilty of ignoring the basic office ethics are not even aware of the fact that they are doing anything out of the ordinary. In order to make sure that you are not one of those employees who disrupt the office environment by ignoring basic ethics, go through the list of workplace ethics described below and never go against them. Read More »

Question From The Job Seeker

I am currently doing my F.Sc and am in the first year. I now have to decide which career path to take as I am supposed to appear in the interview tests for universities in the upcoming year. I am really confused and I have no idea which path should I go on to. Initially I was considering becoming a doctor but I have learnt through various sources that they are not as well paid as are some of the people belonging to the other professions. Recently, I read somewhere in a survey that doctors are the most overworked and the least paid people. Now my mind keeps on switching between telecom engineering and a degree in Physics. My father has aspirations that I become an Electrical engineer and my mother wants me to get an MBA degree. This has further confused me, making it harder for me to come to a decision. I need your advice on what to do and how to decide which course of action should I take in the future.

Ali Murtaza

Answer From Rozee Team

Dear Ali,

A lot of students face difficulties when trying to choose which career path will be best for them. It is not an easy task and students feel utterly confused when they are presented with all the options. After all, it is a huge decision that affects the future of the individual for better or for worse. While we cannot make the decision for you, we can surely make the decision making process easier by helping you see all the sides that are involved. Read More »

Q. 1. What are, in your view, the basic principles of success in a professional life?

Mr. Abdul Rehman Arif:

As per my opinion below are the basic principles of success in the professional life:

1. Respect each and every individual
2. Develop yourself professionally and help others do so
3. Set a direction for yourself
4. Prioritization
5. Regularity
6. Passion for winning
7. Always stay focused
8. Use your own and give value to other’s technical mastery
9. Identify and eliminate losses & always think about Zero Loss

Q. 2. Tell us about your educational life?

Mr. Abdul Rehman Arif: I am a totally self made man. I have a degree in MSc Manufacturing Engineering from UET Lahore. Before that I got a degree in BSc Mechanical Engineering from UET Lahore as well.

Q. 3. What makes your company an attractive employer for the job seekers?

Mr. Abdul Rehman Arif: We give the employees full opportunity to use the potential anyone has in him and use it for the betterment of the company and to enhance his professional experience as well. Read More »

In this weeks ROZEE Show, we have Mr. Muhammad Ahmad, Manager HR Operations from a Leading Pharmaceutical Company.

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The focus of the discussion was around career growth and trends in Pharma sector. He also gave some valuable tips on how to appear for an interview if you want to succeed.
Mr. Ahmad also shed light on the scope for females in the pharma industry and how they can make good careers for themselves.

The show is aired in collaboration with Apna Karachi FM 107 with RJ Mr. Shaheryar Safdar.

Also, we had a segment of JOBS OF THE WEEK, in which Mr. Mudassir Sardar, Business Development Manager – ROZEE.PK, discussed the latest jobs of the week on ROZEE.PK and provided guidance on how to apply to these jobs.

No matter how valuable you consider yourself for the company, a performance review is bound to make you feel nervous and anxious. The performance review plays an important role in getting you promoted and also affects your future in the company. Most people do not keep in mind that you have to be prepared for the performance review all year long and panic when the review is just around the corner. The fact is that most of the bosses and the managers keep a tab on your performance all through the year and the performance review is an evaluation based on what they have observed during the time. So even if the next performance review is not nearby, it is advisable that you start preparing for it right now. If you wish to get a promotion or an appraisal, you not only have to work hard for it but also make sure that you are fulfilling your job requirements properly and efficiently. To ensure that you are well prepared for the performance review, follow the simple but effective rules mentioned below:

Get Acquainted With The Process:

The best way to make sure that you do well in your performance review id to get yourself thoroughly acquainted with the evaluation process. If you are new to the company ask your colleagues what the last performance review was like. Different companies have different approaches towards conducting the performance review and it is best to get to know how the managers at your company go about it and prepare for the review accordingly. Read More »

Question from the job seeker

I have recently been through an interview and now I am confused about some of the answers that I gave to the interviewer. Also I have some problems related to the salary demand which I need your advice on. During the interview I was questioned about my certification in teaching and I answered directly and provided the specific information that he had asked for only. I have done more teaching courses along with management course and have a lot of diverse experience. But when I was asked a related question, I only responded for the specific course that he had asked me about. Should I have mentioned the other courses as well or was it better to just talk about the course which he had asked. The other question is about salary as I currently getting a pay of Rs. 30000 and I demanded Rs. 40000 from the prospective employer. He kept on insisting that I lower my demand to Rs. 35000. Now I am totally confused and at a loss as to what decision should I make. Should I switch for a low difference in the salary or stay at the current job? Also, should I keep on insisting that the employer meet my demand? I have no clue as to what course of action should I take and I need your advice. Please help me in making the right decision.

Saifullah

Answer From The Rozee Team

Dear Saifullah,

The confusion that you are facing is natural and has been experienced by all of us at one time or another. Since the problem you are facing is multipronged, let us try to address it in two parts. First let’s deal with the interview questions and then we will address the salary issue. Read More »

Q. 1. What are, in your view, the basic principles of success in a professional life?

Ms. Sarah Zulfiqar: Be it professional life or personal, people say dedication and hard work are the success factors in life. I agree to this but I think these factors are activated when you choose the right career path for yourself. If you do not like what you do, you will never be able to commit to it.

Q. 2. Tell us about your educational life?

Ms. Sarah Zulfiqar: My schooling is from St. Josephs Convent School which created a strong foundation for me. I graduated from Institute of Business Management (CBM) in Human Resources. I have participated in various seminars, conferences and workshops to further develop my skills.

Q. 3. What makes your company an attractive employer for the job seekers?

Ms. Sarah Zulfiqar: FSD Solutions provides a cordial and professional environment to its team members thus eliminating office politics. We believe in creating long term relationships with our team members. FSD is an equal opportunity provider. We recognize talents and skills of an individual and work to further develop them. Read More »

During the entire job hunting process, the most significant and tricky stage is the interview. Candidates feel anxious and nervous before and during the interview process and cannot rest unless they have heard back from the company. For some this phone call brings a sense of achievement with the news that they have been selected for the job, but many receive no calls at all conveying that they have failed to land the job. There might be many reasons why a candidate fails to get the job, most of which are related to the interview process. Many candidates are under the impression that they did well in the interview and are devastated when they are rejected. The fact is that most of the candidates have no idea that during the interview session they might have committed some grave mistakes which cost them the job. These mistakes are so common that most of the candidates repeat them over and over again without realizing the damage they are doing to their career. If you think you are one of those candidates, there is no need to panic as we have identified some of the most common mistakes made by candidates during an interview so that you can avoid them in the future. Read More »

Question from the reader

I am a subeditor and have been working in a monthly magazine for quite some time now. I am constantly having issues with my boss and my colleagues. I am a good worker and finish all my tasks well but my boss and my colleagues always give me a hard time. I have tried to go on working here but the things are getting worse. Recently, my boss overlooked me for a promotion in favor of a fellow employee who is not at all efficient and often fails to meet deadlines. The fact that my superior completely ignored me in favor of an incompetent employee has dampened my level of motivation. Now I am on the brink of submitting my letter of resignation. The only thing holding me back is the fact that I do not have a job right now. So if I leave the job now I will be jobless for a long time. Yet the thought of continuing to work here is almost unbearable. I am totally confused as to what course of action should be taken and I need you advice. Is it absolutely necessary for me to find another job before leaving this one? What effect will it have on my job search? Please help.

Samina Javed

Dear Samina,

If someone is making it difficult for you to work well at your office, it is understandable that you are going to look for another job. However, leaving the old job without getting a new job is not a good idea as it will create more problems rather than solving anything. The best option for you is to bear the situation and keep working here till you can find another job. Read More »

Q. 1. What are, in your view, the basic principles of success in a professional life?

Mr. Faisal Bhatti: Continuous improvement is the key, I guess. Identifying one’s shortcomings, learning from past mistakes and never being complacent are the hall marks of a true professional. One must inculcate a winning attitude and be open to face new challenges.

Q. 2. Tell us about your educational life?

Mr. Faisal Bhatti: I went to the University of Arizona for my Bachelors (Economics) after Aitchison College and finished off with an MIS degree from Iowa State University.

Q. 3. What makes your company an attractive employer for the job seekers?

Mr. Faisal Bhatti: Techlogix offers a dynamic and global professional life. Apart from being financially competitive (compensation wise), we focus on inculcating a spirit a professionalism and perfection in our employees. The employees are part of the Techlogix family and hence the resulting work environment is friendly, open, relaxed but at the same time competitive and professional.

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

Mr. Faisal Bhatti:

1) Confidence (there is a fine line between being confident and over confident)
2) Enthusiasm in the area/field they want to work in Read More »