Certain areas have been changed due to the IT wave. This has brought about a certain development along several fronts such as security, e-business and d-bases. Over time, a general trend has been observed. It could be worth taking a note, if you need to know the way in which IT could be heading next.

Security
The demand of broadband Internet security products is expected to rise, as Security is one of the leading internet-related problems. In addition to this, organizations are seeking Managed Security Services for constant monitoring of systems and networks.
With an increase in consumer understanding about the need for intrusion protection, the demand for basic software and hardware firewall will also escalate.

E-business
As companies streamline their internal and external processes, the legacy systems often become outdated. To facilitate such restructuring and daily business activities, E-knowledge systems are being implemented. As a part of the streamlining, Intranets, Extranets and E-Commerce are being implemented in certain places.

Dbases
Maintaining large databases can be an issue if an organization does not have the means or the space onsite to do so. Data Warehousing and Data Mining improve storage and accessibility of such vast information. As more and more organizations opt for such systemization, the scope for such technology will also increase.

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Here is a generic list of the pay scale you could expect in accordance with your experience and job position. Bear in mind that this list is an indicative one.

* Salaries in Rs Lac per annum
* Salary Standard - Indian IT cos

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Now, your résumé testifies to the fact that you have the skill and considerable experience as well. But an interviewer can only rely best on his imagination and gut feeling about the kind of person you are, whether or not you would fit well into the organization with respect to attributes like forthrightness, confidence and interest towards your job among other things. An interview is where you present yourself; apart form your work. There is also an element of dialogue involved between the interviewee (that’s you) and the interviewer. So you have to be convincing about why you need this job, why do you like what you do, or even why you collect used curtain rings for a hobby! Basically, have logic to any question that comes your way.

Here are a few guidelines that you can keep in mind before you land yourself that perfect job. All the best!

Pre-interview Research

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During the interview

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Dressing improperly
Wear simple formals

Sliding across the room and into your chair
Walk upright, and extend a firm handshake

Lacking courtesy
Be sure to use ‘good morning’ and ‘thank you’, ‘if I may’ etc. judiciously

Appearing listless and indifferent towards the job

Looking at the walls instead of your interviewer
Remember, it’s a dialogue

Giving half answered questions

Making excuses for unfavourable aspects in record

Coming across as someone who expects too much too soon
Be tactful in laying down your expectation

Appearing indecisive about issues
Be clear about your goals

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Interviewers are constantly looking for candidates who are aware of current trends. This includes reading online publications, magazines and newspapers that report industry practices.

Phrase of the Week helps you to keep yourself updated with some such practices.

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