These days, many people searching for the job found themselves several thousands of kilometers apart. Suppose you are fro Michigan and you have a project whose cost is few thousands of dollars. I really feel and hope so would you that it is quiet difficult to believe in the stranger who is sitting thousands of kilometers away, suppose in Belfast.
How will you tackle with such situation? I really hope that you will be looking for some way to know about the person who is willing to work in your project. And I do feel that there are some sites which would be quiet helpful as far as knowing the stranger is concerned.
There are several sites like Elance. This website allows you to bid on the projects. If your bid is selected then you will be rewarded with the project. The problem arises that how will you be able to know that the employer or the employees are good. I must tell you that there is a process which you will have to follow and you will come to know about the stranger. Both the employee and the employer have to maintain the profile. They are also required to pass certain examination.
All the results of the examination are made public. And hence the employer can know about the skills at which the employee is good and at what he is bad. You will be provided with lots of examinations and you can appear in those at any time. I must tell you that if you will score well in these examinations then you will be able to make a good amount of money.
Making money has never been easy. You will have to use your experience in the best way possible if you really want to make lots of money. If you are a professional then you must know that the professionals are always preferred and you will have to understand that in the freelancing sites as well those freelancers who have done a lot of projects and those who have passed lots of test would be preferred.
Hence it is quiet important for you to appear in the examinations more often than not. Suppose you are applying for the java software. Then if you will pass the examination of the java then the employee would definitely give you the preference. As far as the Elance is concerned they really ask for money for every bid which you will place. But there are some of the sites who charges on the money which you get from the employer and this is taken after the money has been received by you. Hence you need not have to worry about the money.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Shift Work
The shift work has really been one of the key concepts to make better use of the working hours. You should known that there are 24 hours in a day. Hence rather than using the fixed hour such as 9 to 6 basis, you can also make use of the other time as well. For example you can make your employee work from 7 o Clock in the morning till the 11 o Clock in the morning and then again 4 o Clock in the evening till 8 o Clock in the night. In this way you will be able to complete the required 8 hours of work.
In other words you can really say that the shift work is an employment practice designed to make use of 24 hours, rather than a working day. You should know that there are so many kinds of shifts and you can make use of any one of them I would really like to give you the details about the different kind of shifts which the company might use.
1.Three shift pattern
The three shift system is the most common shift pattern. It contains the three shifts. The first shift starting from 6:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m., the second shift starting from 2:00 p.m. to 10: 00 p.m. and the third shift or the night shift starting from 10:00 p.m. till 6: a.m. in the morning.
This is the most common type of shift work.
2.Four on, four off
This is another set of shift. This is practiced in United Kingdom and some part of United States as well. In this process the employee is asked to work for long shifts which is as long as 12 hours. But the plus point is that you get four days off. This is really a big leave. The employee really believes that this is a better option with them. But some do feel that this is really is really hectic.
3.Four on two off
This is another kind of shift. In this the employee is asked to work for five days per week. The number of hours works out to be 56 hours which is more than the previous one.
4.Two days, two nights four off
This is another kind of shift which is quiet popular. In this you are required to work for four days. Apart from it you will get holidays. In fact you will have to work for four days and you will also get the four days off. The number of hours to be worked first depends upon the company.
I really feel that there are so many kinds of shifts which can be used by the company. These are only the few out of many.
In other words you can really say that the shift work is an employment practice designed to make use of 24 hours, rather than a working day. You should know that there are so many kinds of shifts and you can make use of any one of them I would really like to give you the details about the different kind of shifts which the company might use.
1.Three shift pattern
The three shift system is the most common shift pattern. It contains the three shifts. The first shift starting from 6:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m., the second shift starting from 2:00 p.m. to 10: 00 p.m. and the third shift or the night shift starting from 10:00 p.m. till 6: a.m. in the morning.
This is the most common type of shift work.
2.Four on, four off
This is another set of shift. This is practiced in United Kingdom and some part of United States as well. In this process the employee is asked to work for long shifts which is as long as 12 hours. But the plus point is that you get four days off. This is really a big leave. The employee really believes that this is a better option with them. But some do feel that this is really is really hectic.
3.Four on two off
This is another kind of shift. In this the employee is asked to work for five days per week. The number of hours works out to be 56 hours which is more than the previous one.
4.Two days, two nights four off
This is another kind of shift which is quiet popular. In this you are required to work for four days. Apart from it you will get holidays. In fact you will have to work for four days and you will also get the four days off. The number of hours to be worked first depends upon the company.
I really feel that there are so many kinds of shifts which can be used by the company. These are only the few out of many.
Monday, March 16, 2009
JAD Facilitation
JAD has pertinence in the corporate sector. Many organizations have utilized JAD for the purpose of problem resolution. JAD stands for Joint Application Development or Joint Application Designer which was started by software giant IBM for resolving the problems. This is an effective tool for solving the problems in the corporate world with the help of the professionals. JAD is the technique in which meeting is organized by the management of the company for taking the ideas of the professionals. Brainstorming session helps in getting the innovative ideas of the professionals on particular matter.
Requirement in JAD
Leader or the facilitator is the person who controls the brainstorming session. If there is no leader then it may create problem in coming to the desired result. Leader note the ideas given by the professionals and concludes the points which are essential and related to the matter. Different views of the people are welcomed and there is no restriction on the professionals for giving the views. Meeting is organized in well defines way and information is sent in advance to the members.
Members
JAD facilitator selects the people for forming the team participating in the JAD. Lots of people are not invited for the brainstorm session but the invitation for the joining of the meeting is based on the criteria set by the facilitator. Selected people are informed and topic of discussion is conveyed to them. Members are asked to prepare well for attending the meeting. Objectives are defined by the leader for preparing everything in advance. Questions are set by the leader for discussing the particular issues. Roles of the professionals joining the meeting are defined by the leader.
Leader
Different types of issues are discussed easily with the help of brainstorming session. Few important qualities are required for performing the duty of leading the employees in a better way. Leader takes the responsibility of dealing with the professionals in well defined way. Leadership skills are essential for success of the meeting. Many qualities are required for becoming the leader of the group in JAD. Experienced and efficient person is given the responsibility of controlling the meeting.
Leader understands the importance of time and coming to the conclusion in limited time for which meeting is organized. There is a need to be friendly with all the members for understanding their views. There should be no partiality exercised by the leader in the meeting.
Requirement in JAD
Leader or the facilitator is the person who controls the brainstorming session. If there is no leader then it may create problem in coming to the desired result. Leader note the ideas given by the professionals and concludes the points which are essential and related to the matter. Different views of the people are welcomed and there is no restriction on the professionals for giving the views. Meeting is organized in well defines way and information is sent in advance to the members.
Members
JAD facilitator selects the people for forming the team participating in the JAD. Lots of people are not invited for the brainstorm session but the invitation for the joining of the meeting is based on the criteria set by the facilitator. Selected people are informed and topic of discussion is conveyed to them. Members are asked to prepare well for attending the meeting. Objectives are defined by the leader for preparing everything in advance. Questions are set by the leader for discussing the particular issues. Roles of the professionals joining the meeting are defined by the leader.
Leader
Different types of issues are discussed easily with the help of brainstorming session. Few important qualities are required for performing the duty of leading the employees in a better way. Leader takes the responsibility of dealing with the professionals in well defined way. Leadership skills are essential for success of the meeting. Many qualities are required for becoming the leader of the group in JAD. Experienced and efficient person is given the responsibility of controlling the meeting.
Leader understands the importance of time and coming to the conclusion in limited time for which meeting is organized. There is a need to be friendly with all the members for understanding their views. There should be no partiality exercised by the leader in the meeting.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Work Pressure
In the world of competition pressure is increasing on professionals. Work pressure sometimes lead to job burn out. Work pressure is mounting due to the increase in work load and competition for performing best. In the European nations work pressure is more on people and workers have to do hard work for achieving the required Target. Job security has decreased a lot due to competition and challenges. Work pressure has increased due to globalization and enhancement in technology. Europeans are trying hard to cross the GDP growth of America and therefore many reforms have been made which have lead to the competition in the international market.
Following pointers throw light on work pressure:
1.Competitions among the European nations and American countries have created work pressure. Companies are demanding more from the employees. Economic growth has taken place to large extent in developed of the world but still developing countries are striving to improve the economic and social conditions.
2.Countries which are under developed or come in developing category are under the pressure of developed countries for getting the employment and aid for growth and development. Work pressure in the European nations is due to the limited human resource. Companies are outsourcing like the US companies for getting the work force.
3.There were many movements in the past which lead to the growth of industries in various parts of the world. Britain position is also not so great and nowadays there are no movements for the rights of workers. British people have accepted long working hours for getting good payments in various jobs.
4.Management of the companies is trying to find the measures for reducing the stress and pressure on the employees. Human resource department in companies is hiring more and more people for getting the target set by the companies. People of USA are also working hard for long hours and enjoy the work. USA pays more attention on the work and people earn huge amount for working efficiently.
5.USA is the most powerful nation and also highly developed but European nations are not far behind and they closely follow Americans. Work culture has been changed a lot in modern era. Work pressure is definitely there but people get time to indulge in various activities for recreation like drinking, traveling, playing sports etc.
This is unending debate related to work pressure in developed countries.
Following pointers throw light on work pressure:
1.Competitions among the European nations and American countries have created work pressure. Companies are demanding more from the employees. Economic growth has taken place to large extent in developed of the world but still developing countries are striving to improve the economic and social conditions.
2.Countries which are under developed or come in developing category are under the pressure of developed countries for getting the employment and aid for growth and development. Work pressure in the European nations is due to the limited human resource. Companies are outsourcing like the US companies for getting the work force.
3.There were many movements in the past which lead to the growth of industries in various parts of the world. Britain position is also not so great and nowadays there are no movements for the rights of workers. British people have accepted long working hours for getting good payments in various jobs.
4.Management of the companies is trying to find the measures for reducing the stress and pressure on the employees. Human resource department in companies is hiring more and more people for getting the target set by the companies. People of USA are also working hard for long hours and enjoy the work. USA pays more attention on the work and people earn huge amount for working efficiently.
5.USA is the most powerful nation and also highly developed but European nations are not far behind and they closely follow Americans. Work culture has been changed a lot in modern era. Work pressure is definitely there but people get time to indulge in various activities for recreation like drinking, traveling, playing sports etc.
This is unending debate related to work pressure in developed countries.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
What Does a Computer Programmer Do?
The world of computers revolves around software and hardware. As far as software development is concerned it really revolves around a software development cycle. A perfect software team requires a software analyst, a software designer, program tester, debugger and a programmer. The entire team members are important but the programmer is among the most important team member of the team. They are the surgeons because their job can be compared with surgery. They code the design and analysis related to the software. Once the coding is completely done, the software takes the final shape.
The team members are linked with each other throughout the process. I must tell you that the programmer is the central team member and every body else depends upon him. Even a slight change in design leads to a great change in coding. Coding is the most important part of a software development cycle. The analyst explain what he wants to the designer who designs the software and the SRS document is then submitted to the programmer who do the required coding according to the SRS document.
On what things does the programmer works?
The programmers work on programming languages. The top programming language up till today is java and its versions, .net technologies, C, C++, Logo, and Pascal and so on. If you want to become a programmer you can work on any of the above technologies. You just need to learn a programming language and then you will be able to do the coding. All the ideas are provided by the analyst and designers and you will just be asked to give a list of coding available for that idea. For example you might be asked to provide a coding of login applet in a particular design. Your job will be to code the applet. The coding in the past was a very tedious job. But now many IDE environments are available which reduces the labor. I must tell you that it took at least 10 to 12 months to make a website but now due to the emergence of IDE environments it hardly takes more than few days or months.
Employment opportunities for programmer:
The employment opportunity for programmer is great and the jobs are available in numbers. You can go through any job site and you will find that the java, .net etc programmers are required in plenty. As far as salary is concerned, the average salaries of the programmer are around $75000. The fresher are offered the pay scale of around $45000. Some very skilled programmers earn even more.
I must tell you that you will find programming as a weapon and you will definitely enjoy doing this job. You will always improve if you decide to join this field.
The team members are linked with each other throughout the process. I must tell you that the programmer is the central team member and every body else depends upon him. Even a slight change in design leads to a great change in coding. Coding is the most important part of a software development cycle. The analyst explain what he wants to the designer who designs the software and the SRS document is then submitted to the programmer who do the required coding according to the SRS document.
On what things does the programmer works?
The programmers work on programming languages. The top programming language up till today is java and its versions, .net technologies, C, C++, Logo, and Pascal and so on. If you want to become a programmer you can work on any of the above technologies. You just need to learn a programming language and then you will be able to do the coding. All the ideas are provided by the analyst and designers and you will just be asked to give a list of coding available for that idea. For example you might be asked to provide a coding of login applet in a particular design. Your job will be to code the applet. The coding in the past was a very tedious job. But now many IDE environments are available which reduces the labor. I must tell you that it took at least 10 to 12 months to make a website but now due to the emergence of IDE environments it hardly takes more than few days or months.
Employment opportunities for programmer:
The employment opportunity for programmer is great and the jobs are available in numbers. You can go through any job site and you will find that the java, .net etc programmers are required in plenty. As far as salary is concerned, the average salaries of the programmer are around $75000. The fresher are offered the pay scale of around $45000. Some very skilled programmers earn even more.
I must tell you that you will find programming as a weapon and you will definitely enjoy doing this job. You will always improve if you decide to join this field.
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