How To Use Networking To Boost Career

Whatever careerpath you choose today, in this cut throat and competitive world, you have to have an edge over the others, so that you can be best in your professional field. And to do this, along with a good qualification, if there is one thing you must work on, it is building a network of people, who can help you career wise.

Your network i.e. the circle of people you know is actually bigger than you think! These people are your family, friends, colleagues, neighbours, class mates and casual acquaintances. So first, you need to make a list and jot down the names of people you know. Thanks to social networking sites, it is easier to connect to people, no matter which part of the world they are. Choose people out of this list, whom you think may be able to help you with references and contacts from your professional field.

You must also improve your communication skills, whether its your interactions through email, chat or face to face conversation. Another point to keep in mind is to get people to remember you, not your resume or bio-data. For example, if you find someone who you think can help you boost your career graph, strike a conversation, in which you find a common ground (like you share the same hobbies, your favorite eating joints are same, etc). Once you enter that comfort zone with this person, you can subtly mention that you are looking for job or that you need some career related advice. Remember not to dominate your conversations with how many awards or degrees you have. You should always be polite and never ever criticize the person you are asking for referral.

All the best for your career!

Written By - Purvaja Sawant

Edited By - Guy In The Blue Jean

Home Remedies To Treat Pimples

Tired of the regular pimples that keep popping up every now and then, you can bid adieu to a pimple here and there, by following these simple home remedies. Just make sure, you don't suffer from any allergies.

Pimples usually start with blackheads, which are formed when oil along with dead cells get stuck to our pours and turn black. The inflammation when it turns red, are the unsightly pimples, that all of us dread. While a regular clean up will reduce blackheads, here is what you can do to prevent them:

• Take a few pieces of JAIPHAL (Nutmeg), mix it with some unboiled milk and apply the paste on your face. Wash it off after about two hours.
• Make a mixture of cinnamon powder and honey and apply on your pimples before you go to bed in the night. Wash it with warm water when you wake up in the morning. Do this for a fortnight and watch your pimples disappear.
• Not only are oranges good for overall health, you can use orange peels as a remedy for pimples too. Grind the peels, mix them with a few drops of water and apply it on your face.
• Mix a tablespoon each of fresh lime juice and groundnut oil and apply it on your face to avoid blackheads.
• Leave fresh mint juice on your face overnight to tame pimples.
• Take METHI (Fenugreek) leaves and make a paste. Apply it every night for 15 minutes and wash it off.
• Grind neem leaves and mix them with turmeric powder. Apply the mixture on your pimples. Leave it on your face for about half an hour.
• Take equal quantities of rose water and lime juice and apply the mixture on the effected area. Leave it on for 20 minutes.
• Make a facewash by adding fresh lime juice to a cup of unboiled milk and using it on your face.
• Take some tomato pulp and apply it on your face. Leave it for 45 minutes and wash it off. It will also help in reducing sun tan.
• Take a few drops of rose water and mix it with sandalwood powder. Apply the paste on your face and wash it off after 20 minutes.

Wishing all of you a pimple free, smooth and soft skin!