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What If New Job Isn’t Working

admin — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 06:25:00 +0000

Bad Luck or Good Luck?

Here’s an example: Maureen Nelson. Maureen worked for Employer A, which was located across the street from Company B. Employer A was a contract position and Maureen needed benefits, so she went to B. Company B had buyer’s remorse after two months (Maureen never knew why) and she was asked to resign.

Maureen called Employer A back, and they said, “Great! Can you be here tomorrow morning at 9:00?” Because they were so close geographically, the commute was identical, and her routine hardly changed

The story gets better, though. Maureen explains,

“The best part: A few months later, I was hired at Employer C, which paid me 30 percent more ($15K) than Employer B did! I actually moved for that job. It’s like the Chinese folk tale that starts with the horse running away – you never know, you never know – whether it’s good luck or bad luck.”

Doing All the Right Things

Another person had done everything you should do when it came to both her job search and to evaluating a position at one of the top employers in the United States. She interviewed several times, researched the company, evaluated the job offer, and talked to her future co-workers and supervisor.

Presuming that she had made a good decision, she packed her bags and relocated to a new city to take what she thought was an exciting new job. Only it wasn’t. The position was nothing like anyone had described it.

The only explanation she got when she asked about the difference between the job she thought she was hired for and what she was doing, was that she could work her way up to more responsibility.

Starting Your Job Search Over

Unfortunately, luck doesn’t always work in your favor. Sometimes, the employer has filled the position or doesn’t want you back, and you’re either stuck with your new job or you’ll have to find something else.

For example, someone leaves his job for a new position. But he decides he hates his new job on the day he starts. He calls his old company to see if they’ll hire him back. However, he hadn’t performed as well at his old job as he should have so the company had looked at the resignation as an opportunity to start fresh with a new employee.

If going back to your old job isn’t an option, take some time to see if you were judging the job or the company in haste. Sometimes, our first impressions aren’t correct, and the job might be a better fit than you expected. Give it a chance and take some time to see if it’s as bad as you first thought.

If it really is that awful, start networking with your contacts and get your resume back into circulation. Be honest when you’re asked why you’re leaving a job you just started (and you will be).

Tell your contacts and the interviewer that the job wasn’t a good fit and you decided to pursue other options. You will probably need to provide details on why the position didn’t work out, so think about appropriate answers prior to interviewing. These sample interview answers on leaving your job may give you some ideas.

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PU receives over 16k registrations for entrance exam

admin — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 05:50:18 +0000

Chandigarh: The Panjab University concluded the acceptance of information submission for the entrance examination of PU-CET PG on June 1, drawing over 16,000 registrations. The PU-CET PG tests are being conducted to secure admissions to approximately 43 courses, encompassing various MA, MSc, and other master’s subjects in the university’s teaching departments/Institutes and affiliated colleges.

It is noteworthy that the deadline for submitting online applications for undergraduate courses was extended to June 1, 2024. To increase admissions for the Academic Session 2024-25, the university’s Deputy University Institute (DUI) office and the vice chancellor have been urging departments to promote courses through various means of publicity.

To enhance admissions for the Academic Session 2024-25, the university’s Deputy University Institute (DUI) office and the vice-chancellor have been urging departments to promote courses through various means of publicity. As of May 31, 16,249 students had registered for PU-CET PG, out of which 9,998 (61.5%) had deposited the fees, and 9,856 (60.6%) had completed the entire form.

According to official data procured from the university, among the 43 courses, LLM emerged as the most preferred, with 1,759 registrations, followed by MCA with 1,553 registrations and MA in English with 1,194 registrations. Conversely, the courses with the least number of registrations were MSc in Instrumentation (2 years) with 19 registrations, followed by MTech Instrumentation with 24 registrations. In the MSc Honours courses, MSc Chemistry (2 years) topped the preference chart with 956 registrations, followed by Zoology with 744 registrations. Presently, the candidates have until Monday, June 3, to deposit the fee exclusively through online mode.

The last date for uploading photographs, signatures, and the remaining information on the website is Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The deadline for submitting the printed form along with the required documents to claim the concession of Entrance Test Fee for SC/ST/PwD/PU Employees to the Assistant Registrar, CET Cell, Aruna Ranjit Chandra Hall, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014, by registered post, speed post, or by hand, is Monday, June 10, 2024. The Entrance Test will be held on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 at Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, and Muktsar.

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Poll push winds up in Punjab

admin — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:12:44 +0000

ampaigning for Lok Sabha polls in 13 Punjab and 4 Himachal Pradesh constituencies concluded with top political leaders making fiery speeches in scorching heat above 45 degrees Celsius.

CHANDIGARH: The din and dust of campaigning in 13 constituencies in Punjab and 4 in neighbouring Himachal Pradesh (HP) in the last lap of the Lok Sabha polls settled at 6 pm on Thursday after days of star campaigners from various political parties crisscrossing the states to win over the voters with their fiery speeches and bag of promises as the mercury at many places hovered above 45 degrees Celsius.

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Stock Market Today Highlights

admin — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:06:30 +0000

Stock Market Today Highlights: BSE Sensex closes at record high, up over 2,500 points; Nifty50 above 23,250 as Lok Sabha exit polls predict Modi victory

Stock Market Today Highlights: BSE Sensex, Nifty50 Live: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, surged in trade on Monday to hit life-time highs on the back of most Lok Sabha election exit polls showing the Prime Minister Narendra Modi returning for a third term. While BSE Sensex scaled above the 76,400 level to close at record high, Nifty50 was above 23,250. Most exit polls have predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure a thumping majority with many of them even saying that PM Modi’s ‘400 Paar’ target may be crossed. The counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections, which took place in seven phases, will take place on June 4, 2024.

So which stocks will be the top gainers? Which stocks will be top losers? What should your investment strategy be? Will BSE Sensex and Nifty50 hit record highs today? If the exit poll predictions prove to be accurate, it could lead to a significant surge in the stock prices of companies dubbed as “Modi stocks.” These are businesses or sectors that have directly benefited from the policies and initiatives implemented by the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Investors seeking to capitalize on government-driven growth often find these stocks attractive.

Many analysts have anticipated a rally in Modi stocks if the exit polls turn out to be correct. The potential for a strong NDA victory has created optimism among investors who believe that the continuation of Modi’s policies will further boost the growth and profitability of these companies.

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