Q. 1. What do you consider the basic principles of success in a professional life?

Mr. Syed Shujaat Ali: According to me, the basic principles of success in the professional life are:

• Attitude
• Consistency
• Hard work

Q. 2. Tell us briefly about your education and professional life?

Mr. Syed Shujaat Ali: As far as my qualification is concerned, I have studied Computer and Business and worked in the UK for 8 years. On returning to Pakistan, I started my own business in software applications with a US based company and I am running it quite successfully.

Q. 3. What makes your company attractive and unique for the job seekers?

Mr. Syed Shujaat Ali: Well, first of all it is a highly paid field and as far as my company is concerned we care for our people as long as they produce results, work hard, be honest and have a positive attitude towards work. By taking good care of them we help them be more successful and get highly paid jobs in our company as well as others. Read More »

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

Ms. Rubab Zuberi: Passion is the basic principle in professional life according to me. I have always believed in doing things with maximum conviction and dedication and this attitude always paid me well enough at the end. No matter how many barriers are there in your way, if once you have identified the right path for yourself then I recommend that you should stick to it and keep making the required effort because sometimes Allah tests our hunger for achievement and when we don’t give up and keep on striving He always reward us accordingly.
“Do it with your soul or don’t do it at all”

Q. 2. Tell us about your educational life?

Ms. Rubab Zuberi:My educational life was full of fun and excitement. I was in a great institute like Punjab University from where I completed my Masters Degree in Public Administration choosing Human Resource Management as my area of specialization. My all educational institutes from school to university have helped me develop and groom my personality a lot and I am immensely thankful to all my teachers who have put in their efforts to help me be what I am today.

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

Ms. Rubab Zuberi:The finest thing about SigmaTec Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd is its environment and Top Management support to all SigmaTec family regardless of their position status and experience. SigmaTec believes in creating long term relationship with its family by offering great learning opportunities and acknowledging their success. 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 »

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 »

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 »

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

Ms. Seema Chapra: To be successful in professional life, a person must have strong moral and ethical convictions; must be a role model for others; must be fair and just towards all employees and be able to deliver what is expected from the job.

Q. 2. Tell us about your educational life?

Ms. Seema Chapra: I have a BBA degree from the Florida International University.

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

Ms. Seema Chapra: Working for a cause is very rewarding. TCF is a professionally managed company that is trying to bring about change in the society. This is attractive for people looking to work in the social development sector.

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

Ms. Seema Chapra: Passion to work for a cause, culturally fit, strong communication skills and should have researched about the company they are interviewing at, is what we generally look for in a candidate. Read More »

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

Mr. Hamid Ikram: Work hard and to the best of your abilities. Focus on your aims and to be honest in your dealings with all.

Q. 2. Tell us about your educational life?

Mr. Hamid Ikram: I grew up in England where I received all my education, qualifications and training. My schooling was from Isleworth Grammer School in London, from where I obtained 12 GCSE O-levels and 3 A-levels. I then graduated from the University of Southampton, from where I received a BSc in Business Economics & Accounting. I completed my Chartered Accountancy articles with KPMG and then qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant with ACCA.

This is the formal education, but one has to realize that life itself should also be an education and in my case it certainly has been.

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

Mr. Hamid Ikram: Being a full HR Consultancy and one of the largest in Pakistan, we offer a number of different services that complement each other: Read More »

As a job seeker when you approach an organization the final interview that you have is with a Human Resource Manager and when you leave an organization you have an exit interview with the HR Manager. During the time period of your employment, you interact with the Human Resource department on almost daily basis. Human Resource Management has become one of the most important divisions of any organization nowadays. One cannot even imagine a proper organization or company functioning well without an effective Human Resource Management department.

Managing and handling the employees at any company is a major challenge that needs to be handled properly by people who are well trained in this area. A decade ago not many people were familiar with the concept of Human Resource Management and for quite some time the HR Managers were designated to administrative posts with little or no insight into what the job and the department actually entailed. Mostly they did what an administrator is supposed to do, only with the glorified title of being an HR Manager.

However, the last few years witnessed a change in the trend as more and more companies began recognizing the importance of Human Resource Management in any organization. Read More »

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

Ms. Sanam Mujeeb Sheikh: That would be honesty with your profession, integrity and quality in work delivery and openness to feedback. It is important that a person remains positive, focused and objective in his/her dealings. This helps one learn and grow.

Q. 2. Tell us about your educational life?

Ms. Sanam Mujeeb Sheikh: I did my O & A Levels (GSCE, London University) from Unity High in 1995 and 1997, respectively. Following that I did my Bachelors from Kinnaird College, Lahore (1997-1999) in Statistics and Economics. Finally, I graduated with a Silver Medal in my Masters degree in Public Administration (major in Human Resource Management) from Institute of Administrative Sciences, Punjab University Lahore in 2001.

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

Ms. Sanam Mujeeb Sheikh: There are many things that make this company attractive for the job seekers, some of which are: Read More »

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

Mr. Kamran Sadiq: In my view, the basic principles of success in a professional life are commitment and hard work.

Q. 2. Tell us about your educational life?

Mr. Kamran Sadiq: I have done Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Pakistan Institute of Management (PIM). I achieved my Bachelors degree in commerce from the University of Punjab, Lahore.

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

Mr. Kamran Sadiq: Xavor is a great company to work with and it is worth mentioning that despite the global economic crises that really narrowed down the businesses of a lot of companies, Xavor kept on growing steadily. We have hired and are hiring more people to meet the demands of our clients. Read More »