Types of Bosses and How to Deal with Them

The Old-Timer Boss

This type of boss has been in the industry for quite some time and really knows what it takes to be in the business. He/she almost at the peak of his/her career. The good thing about him/her is they are easy going especially if close to retirement. The not so good part is we will easily get bored of his/her thousands of tales. When you are dealing with this type of boss, maintain strong patience, keep on smiling as though you are listening and being with him, instead take that precious time dreaming of something else and plan your future undertaking or maybe dream of your wife, husband, kids, girlfriend or boyfriend.

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The Tyrant Boss

This type of boss thinks that empowerment means allowing management to give instruction. The normally have that thought that they are the one alone controller of the organization. The good thing about this boss is they have no problem in making decision, but the not so good part is, the decision made is often wrong. This type of boss will not listen much of what you want to give or suggest, so the best thing when dealing of such boss, keep quiet and just do your job.

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The Pen Pusher Boss

This type of boss believes that the world would fall apart if there are no rules and regulations. The good thing about this boss is that he/she is highly expected and this makes you easier to manipulate. The not so good part is that you will not be able to show your fullest creativity. When you are with this kind of boss, keep all actions within the framework of what is been done in the history. And document everything and share it with everyone.

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The Over Rated Boss

This type of boss is normally got over-promoted and has no thought of what to do next. This type of boss normally gets others to make decision and tend to agrees with it without much solid ground over it. The good thing about this boss is he/she will probably get downgraded or fired soon and will eventually create an opportunity for you. The not so good thing is he/she will remain in his/her place if you assist him/her out too much. If dealing with such boss, the best thing to do is do your own job and prepare your project proposal in advance, try to leap him/her to get approval of it. Sooner or later he/she will realize how ‘not so good’ him/her and will eventually give you way.

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The Futurist Boss

This type of boss generates a reality-distortion ground that resulting people consider the doubtful and usually originated in high-tech and biotech surroundings. The good thing of him/her is he/she can be highly inspirational, especially if we have got founder’s stock. The not so good thing is shouting at people who are not with him/her. If you have this type of boss, definitely you will not have a life. If you are ready to commit your life for it, this is the best boss for you.

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The Mountaineer Boss

This type of boss often desperately wants to get to the top. The good think about him/her is that you may have the opportunity to get promoted when he is upgraded. The not so good is that you are nothing less than being a rung on his hierarchy to triumph. You should not try to make him look bad, or else… Try to make sure that the boss knows you understand your role in making him look good.

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The Socialist Boss

This type of boss thinks of the corporate environment as a community of stakeholders. They often see things at non-profits way and will also aim for healthcare everywhere. The good thing about this boss is that they are pleasant and friendly. The not so good thing is that they will try to avoid committing or making decision that might create conflicts. This type of boss may become grouchy when under pressure. In dealing with such boss, you have to build peace & harmony. Make sure everyone is with you before making any step and the main criteria is always be good to him/her.

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The Propeller-head Boss

This type of Boss used to be a top performer in engineering sector. He/she prefers to interact via email and try to avoid face to face. He/she will have that thought that others are not as good as him/her or can be considered as an idiot. This type of boss will try to relate everything with technological environment. The tips is become and expert in high complicated technology and show to him/her that you are in the same direction with him/her.

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The Chopper Boss

This type of boss is normally hired to downsize your organization. They will try to fire or make them resign as much as possible, as soon as possible. There is nothing much good thing for employee but for the company, who knows. The not so good thing is that this type of boss is really good of what he is hired to do. So, when dealing with this type of boss, the best thing that you should do is start updating your resume as chances of you being out is very high.

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The Hero of the Day Boss

This type of Boss is so capable and conversant, yet easy to work with. They will try to help staff to learn and grow an actually have thought that manager is exist to guide the staff to be successful. But, this type of boss normally gets easily promoted and will leave you very soon. The best thing to do when dealing with this type of boss is enjoy it while you can and try to prove that you are actually have that same or almost same quality that he/she posses, and pray that he/she bring you along when he/she gets better job or promotion.

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What to Say & What NOT to Say during an Interview

Interview is an easy process for those who are very good in answering questions. But be very careful with what you will say. Every single word that comes out from your mouth will judge whether you are suitable for the job or not. Not all things should be revealed during your interview. Some things are better to be kept by yourself.

Here are some of the famous questions that an interviewer might ask you during an interview. In addition, few tips of what to say and what not to say during the interview are given.

1. Why do you want to work for us?

Tips: Before attending the interview, you should first get as much info as possible about the company, and one of the sources would be in Website. Give a stunning answer of why actually you are interested with the job.

What to say: Your Company is such a well known company with best practice in Trade area. It is an honor for me to be a part of such success company.

What not to say: I am currently unemployed and very desperate to get a job. No one would employ me.

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2. Why are you looking for a new job?

Tips: Try to be in positive side & never say negative things about others. Explain clearly where you are heading to and not where you are trying to be away of.

What to say: My current employer does give me opportunity to grow but I believe with your company current status, a new challenge will be more suitable for me to use all my skills and knowledge to help the business grow even better.

What not to say: My current boss is a jerk and never helps me to grow. The customers also do not give much cooperation to me.

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3. Why have you had so many jobs before this?

Tips: Try to give a reasonable reason of why you have move a lot, for example changes in personal goals. In addition, give a solid assurance that you are ready to take a permanent position now which you are currently seeking.

What to say: Before this, I have decided to experiment variety of careers, in order to find the best suitable job that I should be in. Now, I have found what I am looking for and that is why I am here right now.

What not to say: I tend to get bored easily.

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4. What are your current strengths?

Tips: Try to give unique strengths that you posses, preferably three to four, together with how they helped you completing your task.

What to say: I have the ability of thinking fast in most of the situation. My prompt action using this strength has helped my current employer in trouble shooting most of the problem that have incurred, even if it is not related to my job scope. I am very happy if I could apply the same to your company if I were to be among of your employee.

What not to say: I am very good in pretending and able to disguise mistakes when dealing with customers. They will always trust me even if lied to them.

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5. What is your biggest mistake during your employment?

Tips: Try not to reveal your biggest error or clumsiness. Go for a minor weakness and also explain to them on how you are currently in process of overcome it.

What to say: I sometimes feel intolerance with my colleague’s behavior which I don’t like. But, currently I have been reading books of how to control my patient and how to negotiate with best interest to all parties. I am trying to give more consideration about their behavior and will do a peace discussion with them in times of misunderstanding.

What not to say: Wow, that’s a hard question as I have so many big mistakes. I have missed deadlines, late coming to work, argue with my colleague, do not pay attention to instruction. Out of that, I think the biggest would be laziness. But I feel better when telling it as at least I am being honest.

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6. Why should I hire you?

Tips: This is the best opportunity to sell yourself by highlighting your skills and knowledge and relate them with the current position that you are applying for. Promote yourself as hard as possible, but remember not to ‘over promoted’ it.

What to say: When I have learned that you are looking for such position, I said to myself that this job really suitable for my skill, knowledge and experience. Now that I have spoken with you and learn more about the job, I am even more confidence that I am the best candidate for the job and eventually will exceed your company expectations.

What not to say: I need money to pay all my debt because of my gambling habit.

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7. What are your short and long terms goals?

Tips: Given such questions, the employers are actually seeking for few reasons. One of them would be to test you whether you are going to be with them for a long time or just using the job for a better jump or market else where. Other, maybe the employer wanted to test you on your ability in planning and future thinking. Your best short term goal should include getting in the right position and long term should be where you want to go in your profession and try to show that you will commit your future with the company.

What to say: For short term, I want to be in a position where I am able to use my knowledge, skills and experience in handling qualitative problem. Being one of the best problem solvers in my current company, I seek for a better method and application which I believe, for a long term I will find it with your company. Moving ahead, with additional proper training and engagement, I believe that I will be among the success problem solver that your company will ever had, using the right combination of my education and experience.

What not to say: With the current situation, it is best for me to get this job and than look for even better job elsewhere.

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The tips and examples given are just samples of how you should answer and not to reveal, hence, do suite it with your current situation. Try to be in the best position you could ever be and do not let them control over you with ‘not so quality’ answer or even a wrong answer. The best advise is be confident with your answer and with such tips and examples, don’t be surprise if the next question that comes out from your interviewers is “When can you start?” or even better “Can you start with our company immediately?”

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Tips of Creating a Superior Resume

A resume is the first vital tool that an HR personal will look into, whether to include the candidate to their short list or not. They will normally go for the superior one, which they feel reflects they owner of it. Resume can be in any format, but how do we create a good one. Here are some tips of how to create a desirable resume.

1. Start with a ‘Powerful Statement’
Most of resume writers assume that resume should start with an objective. Not to say that it is not true, but doesn’t it will better if we start it with a power statement that will get the attention of the person who reads it. Here is an example, ‘An Experienced Processor with excellent computer skills and able to work independently.’ Doesn’t it strike the reader’s mind to impatiently find out what is so special about the candidate?

2. Keep it brief and short.
HR personnel normally spend a few seconds (15-20 seconds) on a resume. So we should not expect that they will get the full picture of the candidates. The shorter the resume, the more desirable it will be. Try to write the whole thing in one page.

3. Put the best criteria about you at the upper half of your resume.
If your experience is far better than other criteria, put it on top. If your achievement is the best, put it up and same goes to your academic status. Why is this important? Again, normally the reader does not have much time to read the whole resume. The first part will be the vital part that they will normally go through.

4. Always check your spelling. Make sure that are perfectly correct.
Depending on word auto checker is not enough. You will have to check them manually at least 3 times, and it is better to include an additional reading it backward. Sometimes, this will help to detect error.

5. Try to use as many specific symbols as possible.
The specific symbol means using numbers, figures and percentages when they are required. Try to avoid using spelling of this character when actually you can use a simple symbol.

6. Try to put yourself into Employer’s Shoe.
Try to write what your potential employer want to read, what you can offer for them and eventually they will seek candidates that have potential in solving problems.

No matter how you want to write your resume, do remember the power of sincerity and do not ‘over express them’.

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DOs and DONTs in Winning Your Next Promotion

Before you ever want a promotion, you got to think things more widely. It is not only being technical smarts or subject matter specialist. The scope is much broader than we could ever think of. You will face wide development agenda, which include general management issues, developing social and political skills, finding a personal leadership style and more.

Well, if you are willing to face these environments, here are some of the areas you should focus on.

1. Develop Good Interpersonal Skills.

2. Meet Business Objectives

3. Build and Lead Teams

4. Learn to Manage Change and Transition

5. Build an Effective Network of Champions or Sponsors

At the same time, there are a few practices that you should avoid. Here are some of them:

1. Irritating People Who Could Help You

2. Not willing to Change

3. Ignoring Team Members

Whatever you are trying to do, make sure they are done with full hearted and honesty. Maybe not today, who knows, next month, next quarter or next year you will be rewarded of such promotion. Meanwhile, keep up the good work and may all be success in their arena.

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Understanding Yourself in Winning Your Next Promotion

To win your next promotion, firstly, you need to nurture a deep understanding of yourself, both your strengths and weaknesses. You have to develop on how you learn, how you work with others, what your values are, and where you can make the greatest contribution.

Here are some questions and answers often asked by those who want to increase the chances of winning the next promotion.

1. I’d like to get promoted and have done a lot to be ready for the next assignment. But there are so many others doing the same thing. How do I increase my chances of getting noticed?

Advertising that you want to be promoted is usually inappropriate, but being clear about what you want and why you deserve to be promoted is very important, but a delicate approach can also reap rewards. Some of the ways that are more appropriate are finding a mentor or sponsor in the organization with which you can work, approaching your line manager and discuss your development plan in the light of your assurance that you have more to offer the business and observing those who have been promoted and ask yourself if you have similar attitudes and behaviors. Try to become more noticeable by assuring that you take the opportunity to mix with decision makers and by sharing stories of your success at proper times. Do not overselling too much of your achievements or you may turn off the very people you need to court.

2. No matter how hard I work, I feel that I’m buried in my organization in terms of getting visibility. How can I change this?

Over and over again, your organizational visibility goes up when you increase your visibility in other arenas. You can try to issue articles in trade or professional magazines or agree to invitations or volunteers to talk at conferences. If you want to raise your visibility more rapidly to home to reveal your dedication to the community, you may want to get involved in local politics. Ask yourself what you can do to gain praise in your profession.

3. My organization has dropped from a dozen levels to just a few. Should I forget about becoming a manager here?

It seems that you are working in a flat group, where there are fewer levels in the hierarchy, or maybe in a matrix organization, where the business is structured based on common actions rather than discrete business units. Project teams are often made up of specialists across a business. In such cases, promotion can take on a new sense as there is often no longer an obvious succession path as the person who can most successfully lead a team stands out as management material when the time comes to name a new manager. Learning to lead teams well is your best path to winning a management job.

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Tips on how to MANAGE your Boss

Success in job is not only depends on your capability, desire & determination. Your own effort is actually half of what success means. The other half is your boss decisions. It is how you manage your boss. Your increment, bonuses and promotion depends on it. It is ‘ok’ when your boss does not give you warning, but even worst if you boss does not realize that you are actually exist. Here’s the catch. Do your jobs well, & at the same time, make sure your boss knows the determination that you have put into. Here are some tips of how you can actually ‘manage’ your boss.

1) Always keep your Boss in the Loop – reassuring your boss that you know what you are doing.

2) Create a core message for your Boss – Make sure your Boss knows how valuable you are.

3) Influence others around your Boss – making them spread how important you to the company.

4) Learn everything you can about your Boss – know what to expect from him/her

5)Try to influence the Boss with your interest – making him/her think how good spirit you are.

Try this and you will see the results are in your way. But, remember NOT to ‘over do it’.

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10 Ways Your Résumé Irks Hiring Managers

Fashion designer Coco Chanel had a personal rule: Before she left the house, the style icon always removed one piece of her ensemble to avoid the faux-pas of wearing too many accessories.  Were Chanel alive today and working as a hiring manager, she would likely offer similar advice to job seekers: You don’t have to include everything.

Job seekers do themselves a disservice when they send out résumés with more information than they need. Most employers don’t have the time or patience to sift through the irrelevant details. Here are 10 things your résumé could do without:

1. Spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
“If you are careless enough to send out this most important document with a mistake…I immediately assume you’ll never care enough about the work you send out representing my company,” says Jose Bandujo, president of New York-based Bandujo Advertising. He recalls one candidate who misspelled Manhattan, despite having worked in the city for a decade and another whose great educational background didn’t compensate for the fact that he couldn’t spell “education.”

2. Opening objectives.
“These are generic…They do nothing to differentiate one candidate from another,” says Donna Flagg, president of The Krysalis Group, a human resource and management consulting firm in New York.

3.  Personal attributes.
Listing personal information such as height, weight and age and providing photographs is a pet peeve for Heather Mayfield, vice president of training and operations for Snelling Staffing Services.  “It is amazing that we still see this on the résumés of today, but they are out there.”

4. Interests and hobbies.
If these points of information don’t pertain to the job in question, there’s no need to include them.  “Create a mystery and save these kinds of data points when you start the job,” advises Roy Blitzer, author of “Hire Me, Inc.: Résumés and Cover Letters that Get Results.”

5. Details of every task you’ve ever performed in every job you’ve ever had.
“It’s too much information. Managers and recruiters need to know at-a-glance what makes a candidate special,” Flagg says. Focus on those details that pertain to the job for which you’re applying.

6. Excessive bragging.
Stating one’s accomplishments can be helpful, but when it’s overdone, the candidate can come across as narcissistic, a huge turnoff for employers, Flagg says.

7. Outdated information.
Leave off the activities that you did in high school if graduation was a few years ago and omit jobs you held 10 or more years ago, as the information is probably irrelevant to the position you’re trying for now.

8. False information.
“Putting [that you have] a B.S. on a résumé when you do not have one is ‘BS,’” jokes Stephen Viscusi, author of “On the Job: How to Make it in the Real World of Work.” Not only is lying on a résumé unfair and dishonest, it’s also not very intelligent.  “Companies verify dates of employment – often after you start. If you have lied, they fire you…Nobody wants to hire a liar. Nobody.”

By Mary Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com writer

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55 most frequently asked interview questions

Dan Johnston from PPR Career shared the following list of frequently asked questions on a job interview, as well as advice on what to be prepared for.
1. Tell me about yourself. Use “Picture Frame Approach”
Answer in about two minutes. Avoid details, don’t ramble. Touch on these four areas:

* How many years, doing what function
* Education – credentials
* Major responsibility and accomplishments
* Personal summary of work style (plus career goals if applicable)

Prepare in advance using this formula:

1. “My name is…”
2. “I’ve worked for X years as a [title]”
3. “Currently, I’m a [title] at [company]”
4. “Before that, I was a [title] at [company]”
5. “I love the challenge of my work, especially the major strengths it allows me to offer, including [A, B, and C]”.
6. Second, help the interviewer by focusing the question with a question of your own: “What about me would be most relevant to you and what this company needs?”

2. Did you bring your resume?
Yes. Be prepared with two or three extra copies. Do not offer them unless you’re asked for one.

3. What do you know about our organization?
Research the target company before the interview. Basic research is the only way to prepare for this question. Do your homework, and you’ll score big on this question. Talk about products, services, history and people, especially any friends that work there. “But I would love to know more, particularly from your point of view. Do we have time to cover that now?

4. What experience do you have?
Pre-interview research and PPR Career will help you here. Try to cite experience relevant to the company’s concerns. Also, try answering this questions with a question: “Are you looking for overall experience or experience in some specific area of special interest to you?” Let the interviewer’s response guide your answer.

5. According to your definition of success, how successful have you been so far?
(Is this person mature and self aware?)
Be prepared to define success, and then respond (consistent record of responsibility)

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Background Screening

Background screening is part of the recruitment process that the employer or recruiter need to consider especially when we talk about critical position or may be very key position.  Very often, candidates not really tell the truth during interview, and they normally just simply hide what ever necessary in order to get the job.

For simple screening, yes the recruiter can do it them self such as reference check and also the candidates current employment. How about  their criminal reord, credits record etc. This where the company like MVD International Services comes in.

They will do the background screening for the recruiter with minimal charges. For recruiter you might want to try them, to get the right and honest employee will actually benefit the organisation in many ways.

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30 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN MALAYSIA

This is a compilation of 30 top and best companies to work in Malaysia. I am not sure who actually conducted this survey but for the sake of reading, enjoy…

1. DiGi
Website: www.digi.com.my
Industry: Communications
Address: Lot 10, Jalan Delima 1/1, Subang Hi-Tech Ind Park,40000, Shah Alam. Tel: 03-5721 1800

Under the Telenor ASA, DiGi Operates widely with its widest coverage to serve Malaysian population with its excellent services and futuristic plans. DiGi is currently the fastest growing telecommunications provider in the country and is very feared by its larger rivals, Maxis and Celcom.

2. Shell
Website: www.shell.com.my
Industry: Oil & Gas
Address: Human Resources Dept, Bangunan Shell Malaysia Damansara Heights, Changkat Semantan, 50490 Kuala LumpurTel: 03-2095 9144

An excellent company to work for, Shell provides you with a platform for trainings and knowledge, while at the same time providing you with opportunity for growth while climbing the technical and corporate ladder.

3. Intel
Website: www.intel.com, www.intel.com/jobs/Malaysia
Industry: Manufacturing

Intel is the world’s largest chip maker, also a leading manufacturing of computer, networking and communications products. Intel currently has the largest plant of all manufacturing companies in Penang & Kulim industrial area.

4. DHL
Website: www.dhl.com.my
Industry: Logistics & Freight Forwarding
Add: Human Resources Department, DHL Express (M) Sdn BhdLevels 26, 27 & 28 Menara TM, Off Jln Pantai Baharu 50672 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Phone: 1 800 88 8388

DHL’s international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Around 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers’ expectations in 120,000 destinations in all continents.

5. Petronas
Website: www.petronas.com.my
Industry: Oil & GasAdd: HR Planning & Recruitment PETRONAS, Level 63, Tower 1, PETRONAS Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Email: hrm@petronas.com.my

PETRONAS is an integrated international oil and gas company with business interests in 31 countries. As at end of October 2005, the PETRONAS Group comprised 101wholly-owned subsidiaries, 19 partly-owned outfits and 57 associated companies.

6. McKinsey & Co
Website: www.mckinsey.com
Industry: Consulting
Add: McKinsey & Company, Level 57, Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers Kuala Lumpur City Center, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 60 (3) 2382 5500

As one of the world’s biggest consulting firms with offices all across the globe, McKinsey helps many of the world’s leading organizations think about and improve their strategies, organizations and operations.

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