Archive for February, 2008

Interview Tips by Navtej Kohli

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Navtej Kohli gives some Interview tips:

Your answers should always be concise and to the point.

If you have not understood the question clearly, ask the Interviewer to repeat it. Request for more related information if you are not sure about the answer.

Don’t use slangs.

Always be positive.

Be confident and don’t be nervous.

Résumé formatting

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Navtej Kohli shares more tips: Résumé formatting requires special attention because computer scanner software programs must be able to distinguish between the capital letter “I” (as in Indian), the letter “l” (as in love), and the number “1″. This font clearly shows the difference. But look what happens with the same characters in Times Roman font: Indian, love, number 1. There can be many reasons that can cause the scanner or Optical Character Recognition software to confuse these and other similar characters. Résumés printed by inkjet printers, or facsimile machines, may lack the sharpness and clarity required for scanning, or the fonts used may be too close together, too small or too fancy for the scanner or OCR software to read the characters properly. Read some tips to help you format your résumé for computer scanning:

  1. Do not use condensed or expanded spacing between the letters.

  2. Use a font size of at least 11 points for Courier, and 12 points for Times Roman or Bookman.
  3. Use common fonts like Times Roman, Courier, and Bookman.
  4. Use left margin justification. Do not use both right and left justification because it stretches letter and word spacing.
  5. Do not use columnar formats.
  6. Do not use horizontal or vertical lines.

Navtej Kohli on Renewable Energy

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Granox President Mr. Navtej Kohli has recently proposed plans to conduct research to generate energy from renewable resources. Generating energy from trash is an idea that has been around for a very long time but not many successful attempts are made to realize it.

Granox’s research and development team is committed to develop renewable energy technologies and deliver sustainable power for the future. A lot of research is going on to burn landfill trash at very high temperatures. If this concept is widely accepted by the public then a lot of energy shortage would be reduced. Once the project is started there would be many new career opportunities opened for skilled and talented individuals. The future career openings would include positions such as:

    • Research scientists for the R&D of renewable energy sources.
    • Plant engineers for developing designs for the energy plant that will vaporize trash
    • Operational engineers to operate and support energy systems to reduce air pollution
    • Safety engineers to develop and apply regulations to ensure safety in handling the energy plant.

In addition, engineers will be needed to work in security areas, and to improve and enforce waste management and safety standards.

The Latest Developments in Nanotechnology

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

The technology behind the carbon nanotube was discovered by Sumio Iijima in 1991. Carbon nanotubes are the strongest known material in the universe. They have 100 times the strength of steel yet weigh only 1/6th as much. Therefore they are the perfect material for the aviation industry. Carbon nanotubes also conduct electricity and heat well.With nanotechnology, the real appeal is you can make components smaller, lighter, and even stronger than with conventional methods.

Medical industries also stand to benefit from nanotechnology. New drug delivery methods and pharmaceuticals are currently being discovered. The fusion between biology and technology is a real possibility. It is hoped that smart drugs can be created in the future to sense different conditions. This technology would be possible by interfacing nano-sized computers with biological systems.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has granted a $144.3 million, 5-year research initiative for nanotechnology cancer research - evidence for the potential of a career in this field.

Another recent development are the MEMS (microelectromechanical systems). These systems are the combination of tiny electrical and mechanical apparatus (ranging from micrometers to millimeters in size). MEMS may be used to build chemical and pressure sensors, micro-optics, and fluid pumps.

Here are a few more areas of great interest in the field of nanotechnology: DNA biochips for sensing specific DNA sequences, smart materials for sensing applications, molecules that interact with light, microfluidics - chips that test an array of chemical reactions, and living biosensors

The U.S. is not the only nation to get in on biotechnology. Europe and Japan are making giant leaps in nanotechnology as well. Therefore, with the large amounts of money and research being poured into nanotechnology, it is hoped that great strides can be made in this new and exciting area of technology.

Navtej Kohli

Job Search Strategies: “Six Degrees” to a New Job

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

Looking for connections to help your job search? Networking opportunities can be found in a variety of places. You never know which tip, connection or venue might lead to your next career opportunity. Be sure to consider these potential sources and utilize your connections.

– Colleagues in you chosen profession
– Career fairs and job expos
– On-line job listings. (Be sure to utilize niche sites.)
– Professional associations
– Family members and friends
– Faculty, advisors and classmates at your school
– Alumni network at your school
– College/Alumni Career Centers
– Private and public placement agencies
– Professional trade journals and newsletters
– Job postings at local organizations and companies
– Friends and their family members and friends of friends

Navtej Kohli

Tailor your Resume for Each Job

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach with your resume or cover letter. Employers can receive hundreds of resumes for a single job opening. Don’t get passed over by submitting a generic, lack-luster resume.

Invest the time to research what the employer is looking for in an applicant. Make sure you showcase why your skills and experience make you the best match for the job. Be as specific as possible. Map your past experience to the specific job requirements and use key words and phrases from the job description. But don’t just stop there. Get to know the culture and corporate values and highlight how you are a good fit. For example, if the organization values teamwork and collaboration, make sure you include examples from your work history that illustrate these traits. Remember to include relevant or exceptional leadership roles, committee assignments, fundraising, or community involvement activities.

Quantify and qualify your experience. Using numbers to describe your achievements and responsibilities can make a lasting impression. For example, when describing management experience, include the number of direct reports, annual sales growth or other examples to illustrate your accomplishments and how goals were met.

Remember, employers aren’t looking for ordinary people to do general jobs. They want dynamic leaders that bring specific skills and attributes to their teams. Taking the time to create a targeted and polished resume can make all the difference in your job search. Think of your resume as a marketing tool – a way to get noticed and give prospective employers plenty of reasons to invite you for an interview.

Navtej Kohli