Wonderful Three Days.

Wonderful three days I under gone in nvodymi training it was great experience for me. Mr. subas gave training for us. This three days passed in like anything, first day we played some market related games like goal setting game it was very good because through that we came to know some of the marketing insights and  one main thing was according to our capability we can fix the goal otherwise we may chance to get loss.

We analysis goal setting game every one part of that game, after that we played Buying and Selling game. Our group gets sop and detergent, and some stationary things but we get profit out of that, this game we played within two hours and we made profit out of it. Through that we came to know baying and selling dynamics. Like what are the customer needs and customer behavior this all things we came to know during this game.

Yesterday we go through exiting thing that is eatery game, this game rules was within the two hour we made some eating materials and sell it and make profit out of it. Fortunately within two hours we made 120 rupees profit. During this game we came to know production cost, selling price, how to fix the price, getting profit out of it this are the things I learned from this game.

This three days training was very much useful for me. It provides lot of learning and exposure to me. 

Fund raising event

We, the fellows of Deshpande Fellowship Program, have taken this initiative in organizing the “charity show Natyotsava.” In collaboration with Swami Vivekananda Youth Moment Mysore, this charity show is being organized to help to improve the differently able children, in Mysore, and encourage young dancers in Mysore.

We are the Deshpande fellows organizing charity show for the special children in Mysore. It was great experience for me, because we are organizing charity show in out of sand box. Our achievement was within 10 days we arrange show. We collaboration with SVYM their one project like community Based Rehabilitation this project mainly working with persons with disability.

This show called as “Natyotsava” all differently able children performing in this show. Apart from that Natya Vidushi Smt. Kripa Phadke her dance group performing dance, two and half hour it was a dance and song performance, all audience enjoyed their special performance.

We really grateful for all special children who are performing in charity show, finally we successfully organizing event it was memorable event for my life.   

livelihood

Livelihood is a set of economic activities, involving self-employment and/or wage employment by using one’s endowments.  Livelihood activities are very important to develop the rural / urban area. Government of India has been one of the largest agencies involved in such livelihood promotion efforts.

This study helped fellows to understand where intervention cab done in livelihood. It can be through different approach like spatial, segmental, sectoral and holistic. Some other organization also involved in these activities for examples SEWA, BASIX, PRADAN and DHRUVA.

It helps fellows to map sub-sector analysis through case study of organization. 

AGRICULTURE

Agriculture refers to the production of foods and goods produced through farming and forestry. Agriculture in India has a long history dating back thousands of years, because of the fertile land in the river basins. Agriculture and forestry sectors accounted for 16.5% GDP of India, in 2007, and employing 70% of the population as the largest economic sector.  Agriculture plays an important role in the overall socio- economic development of rural India. India is the largest producer in the world of cashew nuts, coconut, tea, ginger, turmeric and black pepper. India is second largest producer of wheat, rice, sugar, and groundnut. India is also ranked first in banana production in the world.

India has largest cattle population in the world, hence also first rank in milk production. and world leader in dairy animal production Amul is the Indian milk splayers in the world. Indian farmer using the natural manure many years, because it’s need for the field.

Topics covered in class

        1. Evolution of agriculture: Green revolution as a part to agriculture development.

        2. Challenges in rural livelihood: Income generation through allied generation.

        3. Industrial economy: Industry economy leads to climate change for against.

        4. Pesticides: Pesticides is a slow poison and after some time the result is very dangerous.

        5. FFS- Farmer field school: This is school for farmer. They learnt new things in the farmer field school.

        6. PTD- Participatory technology: It is useful for farmers.

        7. Green house effect:  This is the atmosphere relative’s effect

Module description:

1.      Farming as a business under globalizations.

2.      Food and nutritional security, self reliance in farming.

3.      Industrial economy helps the farmer, industry developing the agriculture.

4.      A pesticide is slow poison for human.

5.       Farmer learn the many thing about field in Farmer field school

Key points learnt

1.      Agriculture before green revolution basically family farming mostly organic and traditional.

2.      The mixed farming system with livestock and tree crops as component.

3.      Don’t use the market pesticides because these pesticides is harmful for plant’s people’s and animal’s ,use only natural manure and natural resources 

Interview – Topics

Objective

·         Facilitate an exchange of information

·         For the employer: general fit, personality, poise,  ability to think on one’s feet, energy, genuine interest, knowledge of content area, how your accomplishments/background relates to needs of job

·         For you: general fit, atmosphere of office, management style of potential supervisor, job duties, colleagues

Types of Interviews

·         Informational

o   Initiated/requested by you, not necessarily a position

o   Purpose: seeking advice and information for career exploration; furthering your network

o   Content

§  Info about the field: daily work, likes, dislikes

§  Trends: direction of field? Job security?

§  Breaking in: career path, background and training, skills/classes/languages preferred/required, places to find job opportunities

§  Environment: hot spots? Competitors?

§  Location: social life, service availability, support

·         Traditional

o   Telling about yourself

o   Employer takes your statements as facts

o   Sample questions: Where did you go to school?  Why did you choose that particular college/program?  What are your strengths/weaknesses?

·         Behavior-based

o   Employer questions your past experiences

o   Purpose: pinpoint behaviors you have exhibited through examples in order to predict future behavior

o   Content

§  Prepare by identifying a list of recent experiences you’ve had that demonstrate traits such as leadership, teamwork, initiation, problem-solving, using data or other qualities listed in the job posting

§  Main parts (STAR)

·         Situation: context, overall situation

·         Task: the goal trying to accomplish

·         Action: strategy/methods you pursued

·         Result: the outcome of your actions

§  Keep it concise and give details about one specific situation only; stop when you have covered the major points

§  May also share what you learned or would do differently

o   Sample questions: Tell me about a time when you demonstrated teamwork.  Tell me about a time when you had to analyze numbers to solve a problem.  Tell me about a time when you engaged in conflict management.

·         Case-method

o   Employer provides candidate with a problem/situation and candidate is asked to analyze it or offer a solution

o   Purpose: Assess critical thinking ability and thought processes, not necessarily the correctness of the response

o   Content

§  Listen carefully, take notes

§  Take your time

§  Identify the key issues

§  Explain your chain of thought; support your answer

§  List the resources you would use

o   Sample questions: How many gas stations are in India?  How could you measure the height of the Taj Mahal using only 5-rupee pieces?

How to Prepare

1.       Self-Assessment

o   Strengths, weaknesses, interests, skills, abilities; how do they relate to the position for which you’re applying?

o   Specific list of your accomplishments to site during the interview that demonstrate clearly why you are the best-suited for the job

2.       Exploration and narrowing it down

o   What are the options?  Talk, talk, talk…read papers, visit career center (if at school), talk with mentors, family members, colleagues, friends…

o   Which organization is the best fit?  Consider your skills, who you know

3.       Research field/employer

o   Use as many resources as possible (Web, brochures, contacts at the employer, similar organizations, etc.)

o   Articles on trends in field as well any recent news about employer

4.       Research interview process

o   Interview workshop

o   Understand typical stages of an interview

1.       Introduction/small talk

2.       Your background (education, previous job experience, related activities, interests, goals)

3.       What you would bring to the position

4.       Company background, opportunity for questions

5.       What to expect as selection process progresses

5.       Develop an interview strategy

o   Based on your research, what is their ideal candidate?  How do you fit?

o   Five points (qualities, career goals, accomplishments)

6.       Prepare for the day

o   Gather materials (resume, cover letter, portfolio, notepad/pen)

o   Develop a list of questions to ask the interviewer (stuff you couldn’t find during your research!)  Why?

1.       Show you have invested in the process by doing preparatory research

2.       Convey that to make decisions, you gather as much information as possible

3.       Demonstrate that you have the capacity to be a leader and are a critical thinker

o   Mock interview

·         Like a “dress rehearsal,” so come fully prepared as you would to a real interview

·         Consists of both an interview period and a review

o   Practice interview

·         Out loud!

·         Flash cards

o   Print directions; test run

o   Get a good night’s rest, eat a hearty meal

7.       During the interview

o   Make eye contact initially but look away at times during interview while speaking; avoid extremes

o   Be aware of your facial expressions, body gestures and tone of voice

·         Nod

·         Sit up straight, lean forward

·         Smile

o   Take notes if you’d like; ask permission of your interviewer to do so

o   Listen to each question carefully; do not be afraid to pause before answering to collect your thoughts or to ask for clarification when you do not fully understand the question

o   Provide specific, concise examples

o   Do not fill space unnecessarily (um, uh, etc.)

o   Observe cues from interviewer

o   Treat interviewer professionally, not as either friend or enemy

o   Show enthusiasm for position and organization

o   Don’t be humble! Be truthful, but sell yourself!  Speak positively about your accomplishments; talk about how not only what, and what you have learned

o   Address your weaknesses only if asked; be brief

o   Thank

o   Reiterate interest; summarize skills/objectives as they relate to organization (1-2 sent)

o   Ask about next steps (providing references, taking a test, completing an application)

o   Ask for a time frame – where are they in their search? When should you plan to hear from them?

o   Be sure to get a business card or somehow confirm the name/address of your interviewer

o   Follow up with a thank you note within 24 hours

Questions to Prepare For (See worksheet)

·         General, open questions about your background

·         Knowledge assessment

·         Experience/skill assessment

·         Goals and motivation

·         Behavior-based

Questions to Ask

·         Consider avoiding question of salary until second interview (if you know there will be one)

What to Wear/Bring

·         Arrive at least 15 minutes early

·         Turn off cell phone

·         Professional dress, what you would expect staff members to wear into the office; closed-toe shoes (try it all on in advance!)

·         Clean – clothing, teeth, hair

·         Make-Up – simple, professional; light perfume/cologne only

·         Jewelry – nothing too big/distracting

·         No gum or food – water only

Following Up

·         Send thank you within 24 hours

o   Repeat your interest in job and why

o   Reference something that occurred or was talked about at the interview (triggers memory) (i.e. excited to hear about a particular initiative)

o   Address each interviewer separately and write each a unique letter

o   Address company culture (show how you will fit in) (i.e. very passionate about mission, ready to work hard)

o   Write in a positive tone

·         Reflect on interview/ review notes (what did I do well, where could I improve?)

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MIT Careers Office. (Aug. 2005). Winning interview techniques. Workshops. Retrieved on November 2, 2008 from http://web.mit.edu/career/www/workshops/interviewwrkshpAug05.pdf.

Eager, H. (N.D.) Five tips to a successful interview follow-up letter. Interview Tips. Retrieved November 2, 2008 from http://www.123oye.com/job-articles/interview-tips/followup-letter.htm.

Typical Questions Asked During an Interview

Overall Sense of You

•         Tell me about yourself.

•         What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?

•         Why should I hire you?

•         Why do you want to work here?

•         Describe the relationship that should exist between a supervisor and those reporting to him or her.

•         What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?

•         What two or three things are most important to you in your work?

•         What do you do in your spare time?

•         How long do you plan to stay with us if you get this position?

•         Would you be willing to travel/relocate?

•         Why are you reentering the workforce at this time?

•         Will you be available during the hours required of this job?

Knowledge

•         What do you know about this field?

•         What do you think are the most pressing issues in this field?

•         What challenges does this position present?

•         What do you think it takes to be successful in this organization?

•         Why did you decide to seek a position with this company?

•         What criteria are you using to evaluate the company for which you hope to work?

•         What do you know about our company?

•         What do you think is the most critical public issue of our time?

•         After a graduation: How will your degree benefit the organization?

Readiness/Experience (transferable skills)

•         Discuss your strengths and weaknesses.

•         What major problems have you encountered and how did you deal with them?

•         What have you learned from your mistakes?

•         How do you react to pressure?

•         What types of decisions are most difficult for you?

•         How have your prior experiences and education prepared you for this job?

•         What has been your biggest frustration to date? How did you handle the situation?

•         Have you ever supervised anyone in a work setting? Have you ever hired or fired anyone?

•         What experience do you have in this field? How have you prepared yourself to switch fields?

•         How have you influenced productivity and results in your previous work experiences?

•         How have you prepared yourself to assume the challenges of this position?

•         How do your current skills apply to this position?

•         In what ways do you expect your relationships with current peers to change? How will you manage this shift?

Goals & Motivation (reasons for change)

•         Why are you leaving your current position/company?

•         What do you see yourself doing five years from now?

•         Why are you leaving your current field? What did you like about it? What didn’t you like? Why do you think you will like this field?

•         Why are you reentering the workforce at this time?

•         In what area(s) will significant learning or training be required?

Questions to Consider Asking

The interview is a two-way exchange. Just as the employer is evaluating your qualifications and fit for the position, you are evaluating the employer and assessing if the position meets your needs. Ask questions as appropriate, particularly to clarify information related to the job. Avoid asking questions that are answered in the company’s written material or that you could easily find online. Be sure that your questions demonstrate a basic knowledge of both the position and the organization. Ask questions out of genuine interest, rather than because you think it is expected.

•         What organizational goals are being supported by this position?

•         What would my initial assignments be?

•         How would you describe your company culture? management style?

•         What do you most enjoy about working for this company?

•         What characteristics do successful people in this organization possess?

•         What qualities do you seek in new employees?

•         How would you describe the work environment in this organization?

•         How would you describe the professional environment here?

•         What do you offer for professional development?

•         How does the department in which I would be working relate to other departments within the organization? Would I have contact with outside organizations?

•         What are the plans for the future of my potential department and XYZ Corporation?

•         To whom would I report? Where would I fit in the organization?

•         How much travel might there be in the job?

•         What is the typical career path in your company for someone with my background?

Appropriate Questions to Ask in a Second Interview

•         What type of training program or on-the-job mentoring is provided?

•         Does the company have a policy of promoting from within? Would I need a further degree to be promoted?

•         What department/functional area has been the major supplier of top management people? Why?

•         How will my performance be evaluated? On what will my evaluation be based?

•         Are salary reviews incorporated into each performance evaluation? On what are salary reviews based (e.g., performance, experience, cost of living)?

•         When do performance evaluations/salary reviews occur?

Further topics to explore:

    * Behavior-based Questions

    * Handling Illegal or Inappropriate Questions

Behavior-based interview questions will ask you to focus on specific examples that will target behaviors the interviewer believes are needed for success in the position. Sample questions might include:

·         “Tell me about a situation in which you solved a problem as a member of a group or team. What was your role?”

·         “Describe a major problem you have faced and how you dealt with it.”

·         “This position requires meeting frequent deadlines. Please give me an example of a time you had to work under time pressure.”

·         “Tell me about a time you had to handle a difficult person. How did you handle the situation and what happened?”

There will often be follow-up questions to explore further your behavior and work style, and probe for consistency, such as:

·         “Can you give me an example?”

·         “What did you do? What was your role?”

·         “How did you feel in that situation?”

·         “What were you thinking when that happened?”

·         “What was the end result?”

Source:

Wellesley College. (Aug. 31, 2008).  Career Essentials: Interviewing. Center for Work & Service. Retrieved on November 2, 2008 from http://www.wellesley.edu/CWS