Thursday, November 28, 2013

Humour

God said, 'Adam, I Want you to do Something for Me.'
 
Adam said, 'Gladly, Lord, what do You Want me to do?'
 
God said, 'Go down Into that valley.'
 
Adam said, 'What's a Valley?'
 
God explained it to Him. Then God said, 'Cross the river.'
 
Adam said, 'What's a River?'
 
God explained that To him, and then said, 'Go over to the hill....'
 
 Adam said, 'What is a Hill?'
 
So, God explained to Adam what a hill was.
 
He told Adam, 'On The other side of the Hill you will find a Cave.'
 
Adam said, 'What's a Cave?'
 
After God explained,
He said, 'In the cave You will find a woman.'
 
Adam said, 'What's a Woman?'
 
So God explained That to him, too.
 
Then, God said, 'I Want you to Reproduce.'
 
Adam said, 'How do I do that?'
 
God first said (under His breath), 'Geez.....'
 
And then, just like Everything else, God Explained that to Adam, as well.
 
So, Adam goes down Into the valley,
 
Across the river, and Over the hill, into the Cave, and finds the Woman.
 
Then, in about five Minutes, he was back.
 
God, His patience Wearing thin, said
 Angrily, 'What is it Now?'
 
And Adam said....
 
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(YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS!!!!!!)
 
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'What's a headache?'
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A Husband and Wife, Both were very happy over the twelve pound baby boy that was born to them. Mr. Brown who could not conceal his delight, called up the editor of a famous newspaper and reported that he became the proud owner of a twelve pound nugget of gold.
 
The editor upon hearing the seemingly extraordinary news was rather hesitant to accept it at its face value. So he sent his star reporter to interview Mr. Brown.
 
When the reporter came, Mr Brown was away and his wife was alone at home. The following interesting conversation took place between the reporter and Mrs. Brown
 
Reporter : Does Mr. Brown Live here?
Mrs. Brown : Oh! Yes.
 
Reporter : Is he in?
Mrs. Brown : Why no, he went somewhere.
 
Reporter : Is it true that he owns a twelve pound nugget of gold?
Mrs. Brown : (Seeing the joke) Yes, indeed.
 
Reporter : Can I see the place where he found it?
Mrs. Brown : I am afraid, not because Mr. Brown objects in as much as it is strictly private.
 
Reporter : Is the place far?
Mrs. Brown : No, it is quite near and convenient.
 
Reporter : How many years has Mr. Brown been digging the hole?
Mrs. Brown : Just for about ten months.
 
Reporter : Is the hole deep?
Mrs. Brown : Quite so...
 
Reporter : Has Mr. Brown reached the bottom of it?
Mrs. Brown : Not yet, but he is coming near...
 
Reporter : At about what time does Mr. Brown starts digging?
Mrs. Brown : Oh, he does his digging mostly at night.
 
Reporter : Does he work hard on it?
Mrs. Brown : You bet...........and how he perspires.
 
Reporter : Is Mr. Brown the first to dig?
Mrs. Brown : He thought he was...
 
Reporter : How do you know there was someone ahead of him?
Mrs. Brown : I am in a good position to say so, because I own the place.
 
Reporter : Oh, I see, but you sold the place to Mr. Brown?
Mrs. Brown : No, but for the present, he has the legal title to the site, with my consent.
 
Reporter : Has Mr. Brown any helper when he works on the claim?
Mrs. Brown : Yes, I work under him..
 
Reporter : When do you think Mr. Brown will sell the place?
Mrs. Brown : I think not because he enjoys working on it.
 
Reporter : Can I see the twelve pound nugget of gold?
Mrs. Brown : Yes, certainly (and she showed him the twelve pound baby boy).
 
P.S.: The reporter had to be taken to the hospital in an ambulance.
 

Friday, November 01, 2013

It’s a Trap! 10 Interview Questions Designed To Trick You

By Phillip Taylor-Parker
 
Hiring managers are tasked with the impossible job of learning a candidate inside and out after just a few interactions. That’s why they’re always coming up with new tactics to extract every last drop of information from a candidate. It’s important to keep your guard up!  You can almost be sure some of the questions asked will be “interview traps” – interview questions designed to get you to reveal some critical bit of information about yourself that you might have preferred to remain covered. They come in many forms, but all have the common goal of getting you to expose some character flaw that will bump you down a few rungs in the rankings.
 
Hold it together! Here are 10 of the most popular “interview traps” and tips on how to use them to your advantage.
 
The setup: Why is there a gap in your work history?
 
The trap: Does all this time off work mean you’re lazy?
 
It’s not necessarily a problem to have a gap on your resume. If you pursued personal projects, took care of a sick relative, volunteered for charity or otherwise used your time off in a productive manner, let them know. They don’t care that you haven’t spent any recent time in an office – only that you haven’t spent it all on the couch.
 
The setup: What would the person who likes you least in the world say about you?
 
The trap: Are you aware of your own weaknesses – and how to work around them?
 
A cousin to “what’s your biggest weakness?” this question also requires framing your dominant personality traits in a positive light. Perhaps your enemy would say you’re neurotic and controlling, when in fact you just have a completionist’s eye for detail, which will ensure no project is finished until all loose ends are tied and re-tied for peace of mind.
 
The setup: Describe when you were part of a team that could not get along.
 
The trap: Do you work well with people you don’t like?
 
No matter whose fault it actually was, the interviewer will assume you can’t work well with others if you complain about a dysfunctional team buried in your work history. What matters to them is how you handled the situation – did you allow room for discussions and ideas you may not have agreed with? Did you learn any lessons about give-and-take from clashing with a coworker?
 
The setup: If you could change one thing about your last job, what would it be?
 
The trap: Are you holding on to any lingering issues you couldn’t resolve at your last job?
 
Can you vocalize your problems in a professional manner and come to a diplomatic understanding with your coworkers / bosses? This question tests whether you let problems stew and boil over, or whether you can address them rationally with the benefit of a positive work environment in mind.
 
The setup: Explain ________ (your industry) to your nephew / grandmother / totally oblivious client.
 
The trap: Sure, you know your line of work – but can you communicate your responsibilities to others?
 
Are you a good communicator? As a developer, can you explain how the newest product feature operates in a way that the marketing team can process, so they can in turn pitch it to customers? If you can’t explain your job duties in plain English, you probably aren’t well-versed enough in the field to effectively communicate your needs to the coworkers you will interact with on a daily basis.
 
The setup: Tell me about yourself.
 
The trap: Are you lying on your resume? Are you confident you’re qualified for this job?
 
Don’t meander. This also tests your communication skills – whether you know how to pitch, and whether you know when to stop talking. Succinctly list education history, skills gained from previous jobs, and perhaps a personal project or two which enhances your skill set and demonstrates motivation outside of the workplace. Then, stop talking. Rambling indicates a lack of confidence, suggesting you’re not sure whether what you’ve listed is “enough” to qualify you for the job.
 
The setup: Why should we hire you?
 
The trap: Are you a good fit for this specific role and company?
 
If you can’t answer this question, you probably didn’t research the company you’re trying to work for. Make sure you know the specific functions your future role will entail, and the short- and long-term goals of the organization itself. Then, frame your skills in a context which aligns with the job description and the company’s direction.
 
It also doesn’t hurt to research the hiring board to find out what makes them tick, so you can carry the conversation if they mention a project from their background.
 
The setup: What’s your ideal job?
 
The trap: …Is it something other than this one?
 
It’s okay to have career aspirations, so long as the things you want to do overlap with the things you’ll be doing here. Avoid mentioning a title – it may not carry the clout in this company’s role structure that you think it does. Instead, discuss the problems you’d like to solve, platforms you want to work with, and other active engagements that encompass both your dream work and the work in front of you.
 
The setup: What annoys you about coworkers / bosses?
 
The trap: Are you easy to work with, or are you a Negative Nancy?
 
It’s never a good idea to badmouth a coworker, whether peer or superior. It’s best to say you’ve been fortunate to navigate amicable work relationships. If pressed, mention an attribute that highlights dedication to the company cause, and say that you will expect and encourage that same dedication from your peers.
 
The setup: If you won the lottery, would you still work?
 
The trap: Are you motivated to succeed?
 
Most people know this question aims to trap candidates for whom work is merely a means to an end, rather than a passion to which they will be dedicated. But it’s also facetious to say you’d stay in your current position if you were to be blessed with such fortunes. It’s perfectly acceptable to say you’d start your own company, charity or project to further your personal development. This question really gets at whether you’re naturally inclined to work, so make sure those imaginary piles of cash would enable some form of future productivity
 
 
 
 

The Importance of Open Communication

Open communication is vital in every relationship. Having an open communication between parents and children is one of the best thing in life. Sharing feelings, thoughts and ideas binds them more, strengthens their love and widens understanding though they are apart. It is not too late yet if you are not used to it, you could start practicing good communication with your loved ones today. And, if you are consistent to it definitely everything will follow.
 
Parents plans and do everything that is best for their children. So, even if they do not ask their children to return the favor for all their cares, their children usually thinks what is best for their parents especially by the time that they are no longer staying with their parents and cannot immediately respond to their parents needs as much as they love to. Elderly care topics like finding the right nursing home or in-home health care and other relevant topics for elderly needs could easily be tackled to parents though they are still on their productive and active age if there is an open communication between parents and children.
 
Having a great relationship and good communication with your parents with the assurance of your care though you will be miles apart in the future and opening the elderly care topics with them as early as possible will open their minds and let them understand better of their future needs. They could even help you choose of the right facilities for their future needs like nursing homes that offers great nursing home services.
 
To find a nursing home or a great facility that they could feel at home with while all their needs are being catered is a great achievement not just to children but to the seniors as well. If your parents sense that you care and love them and your plans is for their best, for them to live a healthy, happy and longer lives, these will act as their motivators to be on state that you want them to be and, will love and understand you more. Open communication between children and parents especially when parents are on their senior years is much more needed than any other stages in life, hope everyone will understand its importance.

Frequent Mood Swings Indicate your unstable personality

In a particular day, you may pass through several mood swings depending upon your circumstances. For instance you are sad, or happy, irritated, annoyed, stressful, depressed, cheerful or angry at different moments of time. As long as you are happy, everyone around you is fine with that however if you have a lot of mood swings in terms of being irritated, annoyed, sad, angry, reactive or stubborn it becomes a challenge for others to move along with you. Because of your swift mood swings your personality becomes unpredictable. The more unpredictable you become for others, the more likely you have the chance to lose your respect within your friends, family and colleagues.
 
So how to control these mood swings? Below are some points which you need to ponder on:
1.    Analyze yourself on what are the triggers which cause your mood swings? is this an event, or comment or act or presence of a person?  Fix the problem or start loving it.
 
2.    Respect the fact that every single soul is a unique in terms of thinking and acting. You cannot order people to follow your way of thinking and living. Relax. Give respect to earn respect. It takes two hands to clap.
 
3.    Write down your triggers on a paper. You will notice that your problem is not that much big!
 
4.    Discuss your issue with the person and find out a solution. Be flexible. You may not be right in your demands or you may be completely wrong in your demands. Be honest, analytical and logical while you share your comments and desires.
 
5.    Observe others on how they react in different kind of circumstances. Find out a mentor in your life you can follow. Or even you can observe everyone because everyone has something to teach you. Closely observe.
 
6.    Avoid taking stress. The more you take stress the more you lose control on your emotions and become unpredictable. Read my article on Stress by clicking here  and clicking here
 
7.    Develop Trust in your relations so that people feel easy to get along with you.