Question From The Job Seeker

I have been working in the marketing department of a telecommunications firm for the last four years. During this period I have gained a lot of experience and I enjoy doing my work. Moreover, not only do I finish my work on time and meet the deadlines, I am always prepared to pitch in whenever some extra hand is needed. I have a creative approach towards work and have proved to be very effective in problem solving. My problem is that whenever I come up with a great idea for a campaign, my boss presents it to the superiors and takes all the credit for it rather than acknowledging my contribution. Not only this, I have been regularly putting in extra hours at work, but instead of recognizing my hard work, my boss totally ignores my efforts. I agree that there is nothing wrong with doing extra work and taking initiative, but what are you suppose to do when your immediate boss passes your hard work as his own, rather than at least acknowledging that he was unable to accomplish that task on his own. Watching my boss constantly taking credit for all my hard work is discouraging and I think that I might be losing my motivation. I do not know how to deal with this situation. Should I talk to the boss or should I go to his superiors and tell them about his misconduct? May be I should just leave the job and look for a new one. I am totally confused and need help, please guide me to the right choice.

Sara Hussain

Answer from Rozee team

Dear Sara,

It is totally understandable how frustrated and anguished you must be feeling, since your superior is taking credit for your hard work, but you have to deal with the situation delicately. Read More »

In this weeks ROZEE show , we have Ms. Aisha Lakhani, Senior Assistant Manager Human Resources from Mega & Forbes Group of Companies joining us to discuss the hiring process in their organization and how they address their talent acquisition needs.

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The focus of the discussion was around the business units of Mega & Fobes Group of Companies i.e. Telecom and Shipping. She discussed job openings and career scope in the shipping industry. She also gave helpful tips on CV Building and interview etiquette. Ms. Aisha expressed her views terming ROZEE.PK as an effective medium for recruitment for both employers and job seekers.  She also shared her experience with ROZEE.PK, as her organization has filled many entry, mid and senior management positions through ROZEE.PK.

The show is aired in collaboration with Apna Karachi FM 107 with RJ Dr. Shehzad. Joining him is the representative from ROZEE.PK, Abbas Peti Wala, Key Account Manager.

Tired of being stuck at the same post? Didn’t get the promotion you deserved? You are not alone. A lot of people have faced the situation once or twice, down the road. There is no doubt that getting rewarded is the biggest motivation for a person to excel at his job, but not everyone can get the promotions they hope for. No one can determine for sure whether or not an employee will get promoted or not, regardless of his performance at work. There are often situations when a less deserving or hardworking employee gets promoted over a better colleague, with no obvious explanation or rationale behind the action. What you must keep in mind is that sometimes just getting the job done right is not enough to bag a promotion and you have to go the extra mile to show your potential. Read More »

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

Mr. Khalid Usman:

•    Hard Work, Ethic and Honesty
•    Clearly defined Goals
•    Dedication & Commitment

Q. 2. Tell us about your educational life?

Mr. Khalid Usman: I have a Masters degree in Human Resource Management and a professional diploma in HR as well. Read More »

Question From The Job Seeker

I started my career three years ago and have been working with the same employer ever since. I am hard working and I have been often told by my superiors that I am very good at my job. Recently, I left my previous job for a more lucrative offer I got from another multinational company. The pay is good and I love the environment at work. However, now my old employer has approached me again and is offering me an even better salary package and a higher position. I am not sure what to do, since I have only been at my new job for two months and I think switching back to my previous employers so soon will not look good on my CV. On the other hand, the offer appears to be too good to be passed and I am afraid that I will not be able to get such a lucrative offer again for a long time. I have discussed my situation with some of my friends and have received some mixed opinions. Some tell me to grab the opportunity, since such offers are hard to come by during the ensuing economic crisis. Others tell me that going back to a previous employer is not a good idea as it gives rise to certain problems and the employee ends up being stuck in a no-good job. Moreover, I am myself not sure whether there will be a lot of growth opportunities for me if I go back to the same company. I am totally confused and have to make the decision within the week. Please help me in making the toughest decision of my life so far.

Ahmed Raza

Answer From Rozee Team

Dear Ahmed,

There is no doubt that the decision pending on you is by no means an easy one, but we can provide you with some suggestions that will hopefully help in making the right choice. As with every decision, there are some pros and cons to this situation as well. Read More »

In this week’s ROZEE show, we have Ms. Elishba John, Assistant Manager Human Resources from National Foods Ltd. joining us to discuss  the  hiring process in her organization and how they address their talent acquisition needs.

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The discussion was mostly focused around the recruitment process at National Foods Limited, the performance evaluation system and how it could help the organization to identify, retain and reward the efficient performers. She also highlighted the important employment segments of the food industry and gave insights as to how to pursue a career in the food sector. She shared her experience as a jobseeker with ROZEE.PK,  since she was hired at National Foods through ROZEE.PK.

The show is aired in collaboration with Apna Karachi FM 107 with RJ Mr. Shaheryar Safdar. Joining him is the representative from ROZEE.PK, Abbas Peti Wala, Key Account Manager.

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

Mr. Asad Rezzvi: To be successful in your professional life, you have got to love what you do, you must become at least good if not excellent at it, and you have got to go the extra mile, deliver much more than you promise and much more than is expected of you.

Q. 2. Tell us about your educational life?

Mr. Asad Rezzvi: After my A-Levels from Karachi Grammar School, I left for the US and got my degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley, which is one of the top schools for research psychology.  After that I was with the Anthony Robbins organization. Read More »

Scared of losing your job? Are you living in constant fear of being unemployed owing to the current economic crisis and the ensuing downsizing? Then you are among the millions of employees worldwide, who are living under this continuous threat and wish they could somehow make sure that they were truly indispensable for the company. While it is true that no one is completely indispensable, there are certain things that you can do to make yourself a valuable employee so that the company managers have to think twice before letting you go.  Read More »

Question From The Job Seeker

While it is true that team work is very important for the success of any project, there are certain problems associated with team work. Sometimes team members simply cannot work in collaboration with each other and make it impossible for the entire team to finish the project successfully. I have been working in an IT firm for the last two years and my superiors have never had a problem with me. However, I have been having problems with my team that are bound to affect my output sooner or later. I am the team leader and have people assigned to me to get the job done. However, instead of taking initiatives and performing their tasks independently, the whole team is totally dependent on me. On the other hand, as the team leader I am answerable to the Senior Management, which puts additional pressure on me. In this situation, I am not only managing my own work load but additional load as well, and other team members do not realize that I am taking up the extra burden. Moreover, whenever I point out to my team members that the team is not meeting the deadlines, they put the blame on me telling me that being the team leader it is my responsibility to manage the work not theirs. What can I do in such a situation, because sooner or later my superiors are going to find out that I am unable to manage my team properly, and as the team leader I will have to face the consequences?

Rizwan Ghulam Ahmed

Answer From Rozee Team

Dear Rizwan,

Team work is the most essential part of any job and you have to be good at working in a team if you want to succeed in your professional life. Read More »

In this weeks ROZEE show, we have Mr. Pervez Iqbal Mughal, Senior General Manager HR and Administration from Tuwaiqri Steel Mills Ltd. joining us to discuss the hiring process in his organization and shed light on how they address their talent acquisition needs.

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