What do you think?

If you think you are beaten, you are;

If you think you dare not, you don't!

If you'd like to win, but you think you can't,

It's almost certain you won't.

If you think you'll lose, you're lost;

For out in the world we find

Success begins with a fellow's will;

It's all in the state of mind!

 

If you think you're outclassed, you are;

You've got to think high to rise.

You've got to be sure of yourself

Before you'll ever win the prize.

Life's battles don't always go

To the stronger or faster man;

But sooner or later the man who wins

Is the person who thinks he can!

melinda@hrcorp.co.za

Life will give you back everything you give it

"A son and his father were walking on the mountains.
Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"
To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"
Curious, he yells: "Who are you?"
He receives the answer: "Who are you?"
And then he screams to the mountain: "I admire you!"
The voice answers: "I admire you!"
Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!"
He receives the answer: "Coward!"
He looks to his father and asks: "What's going on?"
The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention."
Again the man screams: "You are a champion!"
The voice answers: "You are a champion!"
The boy is surprised, but does not understand.
Then the father explains: "People call this ECHO, but really this is LIFE.
It gives you back everything you say or do.
Our life is simply a reflection of our actions.
If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart.
If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence.
This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life;
Life will give you back everything you have given to it."

YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT'

THE ORANGES

John has been working in a company for 2 years; he is serious, hard-working, responsible and punctual. He is proud because in the 2 years he has received no warnings or reprimands.

One day he looked for the manager to make him a complaint

"Sir, I have been working in this company for 2 years. I like my job and work hard, but I feel I am not valued. Look, Rob started in a position like mine just 6 months ago and he has been promoted to Supervisor"

"Uhmmmmmm, the manager thought and said” I would like your help in solving a problem. I would like to give some fruits to the employees at lunch today. In the market, which is on the corner, they sell fruits. Please, can you ask if they have oranges?"

John tried his best to do this task and 5 minutes later he returned

"ok John, what did you ask?"

"Sir, they have oranges to sell"

"What is the cost?"

"Ahhhhh.... I didn't ask"

"O.k. but did you see if they have enough oranges for everyone?"

"I didn't ask Sir?"

"Is there another fruit we can use instead of oranges?"

"I don't know Sir, but I think...."

"O.k. please sit down for a moment. The manager took the phone and called Rob to his office. When Rob was in front of them, the manager gave him the same instructions as he gave to John and in 10 minutes Rob came back.

"Ok Rob, what news do you have for me?"

"Sir, they have oranges, enough for everyone, but if you prefer they also have banana, papaya, melon and mangoes. The Price of the oranges is R14.00 per kg, the banana is R 5.00 per bunch, mango is R7.00 per kg and melon R3.00 per kg. They told me if we buy 25% more they will give us 8% discount.

"Thank you Rob, but wait a moment please” The manager looked at John who was waiting amazed and said to him "John, what were you talking to me about?”

"Nothing Sir, excuse me" and walked out of the manager's office

It is important to do our jobs, with our best effort, even for the simplest activity; otherwise nobody will give us the most important jobs.

-This blog is for a real hero, who is doing the world good by trying to give all people a chance to succeed- Dale Holdstock i hope everyone appreciates what you are doing for South Africa.

-B

To Dress or not to Dress.....Code?

This little detail can make or break the chances of you securing employment. I have learned the hard way not to assume that candidates understand the appropriate dress code for an interview. So I will tell you from experience what our valued clients consider the appropriate dress code.

* If in doubt always over dress and not under.
* Always dress corporate, even if you are applying for chef's position or a waiter and especially if you are applying to represent a company in a sales position.
*Corporate would mean a long sleeved shirt and tie for the men and for ladies a classy suit, pants or knee length skirt and coat.
*Guys--shine your shoes - yes clients notice.
*Keep nails impeccable, short and clean or if long in the case of ladies, then groomed with no chipped nail polish.
*Hair should be short and groomed for the gents. Ladies keep hair polished, washed and appropriately styled, avoid pony tails, save for the gym and make the effort to have a groomed do - unless of course its a perfectly styled swept back elegant pony.
*Make up should be classy and not overly done, keep the blue eye shadows for the Friday night out with the gals and keep it simple and striking.
*Go easy on deodorants but please do wear some, nothing worse than sweaty underarms.
*Interview attire should be classy and simple, elegant and comfortable, ladies wear heels that you 'can' walk in--you dont want to make your entrance praying that you stay upright and balanced.
*Never wear jeans or shorts to an interview. Guys, do not wear earings and ladies remove the nose rings, it may be your personal or religious preference but a corporate organisation may not find it appropriate. So assess the culture of the company in your interview and if you find that they may find this acceptable then great or if your piercings are very important to you, then decisions will have to be made I suppose.
*Dont show too much skin.
*Be sure not save any food particles between your teeth and fresh breath is an absolute winner.
*Never smell of alcohol/cigarettes or chew gum ever in an interview....even the smell of garlic would be more acceptable than this...of course garlic is not smell we're aiming for.
*Be sure that your hands are not sweaty, especially since you will shaking the clients hand before and after.
*Blowing your nose, coughing up a lung and continous clearing of the throat is not very appealing.
*Clean your car, I hear this one quite often. Candidates make a great impression and then the client walks you out to your car and well it looks as though your entire cupboard in on the back seat, including last nights dishes and--- its not easy on the eyes.

So although you may not appreciate all of the points above, the actual point I am trying to convey is that first impressions count. Make your best impression first, you may not get another chance. Clean is appealing, you dont need designer labels, you do need self respect. If you take care of yourself, the client will feel confident that you will take care of his company.

A well attired individual speaks volumes to a prospective employer. It says that you care enough about the opportunity to have taken the time to make an effort, so make the effort and get the job.

Go ahead - send me your cv...melinda@hrcorp.co.za