Gauri Mitra

Stories by Gauri Mitra

A light-hearted commentary on Diwali

A light-hearted commentary on Diwali

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2007

A humorous piece on the Festival of Lights by Get Ahead writer Gauri Mitra.

Where is your job headed?

Where is your job headed?

Rediff.com   29 May 2007

Are you racing up the corporate ladder, or sliding down it? Read on to find out in which direction your career is headed.

Boss hogging your credit?

Boss hogging your credit?

Rediff.com   4 May 2007

Is your boss hogging credit that rightfully belongs to you? Find out how you can put a stop to it.

Why teamwork is always important

Why teamwork is always important

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2007

There are few jobs that don't require us to interact with colleagues in a team. Here are a few ways to help you become a more effective team member.

Job hopping: Do it for the right reason

Job hopping: Do it for the right reason

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2007

But the corporate scene has morphed to such an extent that job-hopping is no longer taboo, provided you do it correctly, and for the right reasons.

How to prepare for meetings

How to prepare for meetings

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2007

Meetings become largely a waste of time if not organised well or not planned in advance.

Job interviews: Are you dressed right?

Job interviews: Are you dressed right?

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2007

You may be ready for the questions but are you dressed right for the job? Create the right first impression.

How to prepare for telephone interviews

How to prepare for telephone interviews

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2007

Be punctual, speak slowly and clearly, don't chitchat, but don't be curt either.