An Individual's Perspective

Life is full of hurdles, but the drive to move forward comes from the hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Fresh graduates step into the professional world with the hope of landing their dream jobs. Though their first steps may seem small, these early experiences profoundly shape their career growth. Along the way, they encounter difficulties — some emerge stronger, while others find these challenges hard to overcome. In fact, it’s often better to think of these as  challenges  rather than difficulties. The word “challenge” evokes intrinsic motivation to face, fight, and overcome obstacles. It builds strength, confidence, and inner trust, empowering one to pursue greater goals despite setbacks. Finding the Right Job: The Fundamental Challenge The primary challenge for fresh graduates is finding the right job. As soon as a candidate’s profile is live on job portals, countless vacancies — both genuine and misleading — await applicants. Choosing wisely will shape th...

Challenges arise in various forms throughout our professional lives. This article offers practical insights to help you approach these challenges with a fresh perspective, avoid common pitfalls, and advance steadily in both your personal and professional journeys. 1. Cultivate Self-Trust One of the most valued qualities by employers is an employee’s self-trust and conviction. Without self-trust, it is difficult for others to confidently delegate important tasks. When you doubt yourself, tasks may remain incomplete, and opportunities to learn and grow are missed. Start by trusting yourself fully — this foundation is essential for success. 2. Prioritize and Act Promptly Procrastination often leads to unnecessary chaos, stemming from a lack of clear prioritization. The “do it now” mindset is crucial — don’t let busyness distract you from tasks that truly matter. Especially for newcomers, understanding the importance of each assignment helps replace procrastination with effective p...

The demand for jobs is just as high as the demand for talented resources. Recruitment is truly successful only when both parties — the organization and the employee — are satisfied. However, retaining fully satisfied employees ultimately lies in the hands of the organization. While companies aim for higher productivity, employees expect their employers to keep them updated with evolving technologies and support their growth. When these expectations don’t align, the risk of employees leaving increases, whether by resignation, termination, or even absconding. There are many reasons employees leave, but here are five critical areas (the 5 Ps) where tech startups often fall short in their retention strategies: Discussed below are the  5Ps , behind an employee leaving an organization. There are quite a lot of reasons and measures taken to retain the workforce. The purpose of this piece of work is to mention the areas where tech start-ups fail to concentrate while framing their strategie...