Amrikka trip... to Dr. Aasawari....

[Guest guest]

Aasawari madam,

you are arriving here in the end of October.... so in Atlanta, there

will be Autumn.. it wont be as bad as the north, but still, can get a

bit cold in the evenings. Therefore, bring a jacket or a sweatshirt to

wear.

You may get to see the autumn colors in Atlanta... though not as good

as in.. say Boston, but still.. some fall colors...

New Orleans is wonderful. Its a southern city, so rarely gets cold..

But again, having a jacket on hand is advisable.

There are lot of websites that tell you what to do in New Orleans..

you have to visit the French Quarter and enjoy the night life... but I

have to tell you, the cuisine in NO is awesome...

there are a few places which I will recommend which are off the beaten

path:

1) visit Cafe du monde : Wonderful coffee and they are known for

their French stye donuts called as " Beignets " (pronounced be-niyes).

You have to try them piping hot.. awesome...!!! Here is the website

for Cafe Du monde.. it's a new orleans institution...!!!

http://www.cafedumonde.com/main.html

2) New Orleans is very very southern.. and in the US, nothing spells

" south " than fried chicken. And there is one place in New Orleans

thats ranked one of the best in the country.. it's a small restaurant

called as " Willie Mae's Scotch house " and their fried chicken is to

die for.. it has been featured as the " best " in Bon Apetit magazine,

and also on television. You have to try it

here's more info on Willie Mae's

http://www.yelp.com/biz/willie-maes-scotch-house-new-orleans

Also, before you travel and want to try out some restaurant or do

something.. in ATL or NO.... check the reviews for local restaurants

and businesses at www.yelp.com

Please let me know if you need any further info....

Ameet 1993

> Hi Ameet

>

> Nice to have you back after a long hiatus..........nice write-up

> too......

> By the way i am all set to leave for US of A on 20th will be

> arriving in Atlanta on the 20th and then will fly to New

> Orleans........i hust hoped someone would have been

> there........from the group.........will be flying back on the

> 29th...........

> Hows the weather there....do let me know still havent packed.........

>

> aasawari91

> hmmm debating .............about the

> packing...........inspections........

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: mgims

> Sent: Tue, 6 October, 2009 12:04:26 AM

> Subject: " Accomplishments " to leave off your resume

>

>

> As students or sometimes to apply for a new job, we always have a

> professional resume.. and I think making a good professional resume is

> a skill, and a very time consuming process. In the resume, there is a

> column where the applicant can list his " accomplishments " in the

> professional and extracurricular field. Usually, you have to write the

> " accomplishments " that portray you in a professional light and enhance

> your resume. I have come across so many resumes where people just

> write all kinds of stuff which makes no sense...

> I remember once, we had received an application from an Indian student

> for our PhD program and my boss was in the admissions committee. In

> the " accomplishments " section, she had written " second prize in Camel

> Color contest " .... now my bechara American Boss was puzzled on reading

> this and he came to the lab and asked me .. " what on earth is Camel

> Color contest? In India.. do you guys have a contest to paint

> Camels ? " . Also in America, I have come across resumes that

> contestants list their achievements in " Rangoli contests, Bharatnatyam

> contests, etc " and the poor employers here in U.S. have no clue...!!!

>

> I came across an article in Yahoo about the " Accomplishments " that one

> should never include in your resume. This article invoked nostalgic

> memories about the " Camel Color Contest " resume. I am reproducing the

> article here and it will make for make for some funny reading with

> your morning cup of " chai " ... as well as it is very " educational " ...

> I am reproducing the article here....

>

> 'Accomplishments' to Leave off Your Resume

>

> by Doug White, Half International

>

> In today's competitive job market, you need to show hiring managers

> that you can make an immediate contribution to a new employer.

> Including your biggest professional successes in the " Accomplishments "

> section of your resume is an effective way to do just that.

> But keep in mind that any achievement you cite should be a) truly

> noteworthy, relevant to your current career goals and c) relatively

> recent. Far too often, job seekers miss the mark. For instance, you're

> unlikely to impress prospective employers by highlighting the fact

> that you were a finalist in a local pageant held in 1982 -- as one

> real-life job candidate did.

>

> Following are more examples from resumes collected by Half

> International that feature " accomplishments " that aren't worth

> mentioning in your resume, as well as advice for crafting statements

> that will catch a hiring manager's attention:

>

> The Unquantifiable Accomplishment

>

> " I am the most talented employee my company has ever had. "

> " I am the best and most awesome employee in New York City. "

> " My last client called me a god. "

>

> Whenever possible, quantify your achievements by noting how you helped

> previous employers increase revenue, cut expenses, or improve

> productivity. (Example: " Increased territory sales by 150 percent

> within one year of being named district sales director. " ) Boldly

> heralding vague, unverifiable accomplishments is less compelling and

> often comes across as arrogant.

>

> The Not-So-Notable Accomplishment

>

> " Maintained a 2.0 GPA. " (in USA, 2.0 GPA is a " C " grade)

> " I get along with coworkers. "

> " Overcame procrastination. "

>

> Make sure any accomplishments you place on your resume will impress a

> potential employer. Your ability to do average work or fulfill the

> most basic requirements of a job does not warrant special mention.

>

> The Offbeat Accomplishment

>

> " Set record for eating 45 eggs in two minutes. "

> " Raised over $6,000 for an organization by sitting on a commode. "

> " To be honest, the only thing I have ever won was a Cabbage Patch

> Kid. This doll was the result of a school raffle, and I was hated by

> many children for it. "

>

> Honors and awards received from professional associations, industry

> publications and educational institutions hold weight. But being

> overly playful and mentioning odd accolades as a vehicle to showcase

> your wacky sense of humor could cause employers to question your

> professionalism.

>

> The Mistake-Ridden Accomplishment

>

> " I have successed in all my endeavors. "

> " Dum major with my high school band. "

> " I continually receive complaints on the high quality of work I

> perform. "

>

> Finally, as with every other section of your resume, remember to

> carefully proofread the descriptions of your accomplishments. Don't

> undermine your achievements by misspelling them. Hiring managers are

> looking for applicants who demonstrate attention to detail. Research

> by Half International indicates that just one resume error can

> sink a job seeker's chances of landing a job interview.

>

> Half International is the world's first and largest specialized

> staffing firm with a global network of more than 360 offices

> worldwide. For more information about our professional services,

> please visitrhi.com. For additional workplace articles and podcasts,

> visit workvine.com.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Ameet

Please drop the ma'am part ( madam sounds even more sinister)............thanks

for the tips.........especially the info and the links. But in the midst of the

training i dont know what would be sqeezed in............although i have friends

from San Diego ( ellen) and St. Louis ( Francis) joining in and bet you when i

say friends ............they are atleast 25yrs elder to me so i guess it makes

me the oldest.........of the lot ( he he)..........well please send me any must

do's if you can.........will try to squeeze that.........Would you like to get

something from here..............its almost India....... including chaklis etc,

i could mail you............ Hey the offer stands for all.......any one

interested please let me know.........

aasawari91

waiting to try the soul food........

 

________________________________

To: mgims

Sent: Tue, 6 October, 2009 12:55:01 PM

Subject: " Amrikka " trip... to Dr. Aasawari....

 

Aasawari madam,

you are arriving here in the end of October.... so in Atlanta, there

will be Autumn.. it wont be as bad as the north, but still, can get a

bit cold in the evenings. Therefore, bring a jacket or a sweatshirt to

wear.

You may get to see the autumn colors in Atlanta... though not as good

as in.. say Boston, but still.. some fall colors...

New Orleans is wonderful. Its a southern city, so rarely gets cold..

But again, having a jacket on hand is advisable.

There are lot of websites that tell you what to do in New Orleans..

you have to visit the French Quarter and enjoy the night life... but I

have to tell you, the cuisine in NO is awesome...

there are a few places which I will recommend which are off the beaten

path:

1) visit Cafe du monde : Wonderful coffee and they are known for

their French stye donuts called as " Beignets " (pronounced be-niyes).

You have to try them piping hot.. awesome...!! ! Here is the website

for Cafe Du monde.. it's a new orleans institution. ..!!!

http://www.cafedumo nde.com/main. html

2) New Orleans is very very southern.. and in the US, nothing spells

" south " than fried chicken. And there is one place in New Orleans

thats ranked one of the best in the country.. it's a small restaurant

called as " Willie Mae's Scotch house " and their fried chicken is to

die for.. it has been featured as the " best " in Bon Apetit magazine,

and also on television. You have to try it

here's more info on Willie Mae's

http://www.yelp. com/biz/willie- maes-scotch- house-new- orleans

Also, before you travel and want to try out some restaurant or do

something.. in ATL or NO.... check the reviews for local restaurants

and businesses at www.yelp.com

Please let me know if you need any further info....

Ameet 1993

> Hi Ameet

>

> Nice to have you back after a long hiatus...... ....nice write-up

> too......

> By the way i am all set to leave for US of A on 20th will be

> arriving in Atlanta on the 20th and then will fly to New

> Orleans..... ...i hust hoped someone would have been

> there....... .from the group....... ..will be flying back on the

> 29th........ ...

> Hows the weather there....do let me know still havent packed...... ...

>

> aasawari91

> hmmm debating ............ .about the

> packing..... ......inspection s........

>

> ____________ _________ _________ __

> From: Ameet Chimote <ameet.chimote@ gmail.com>

> To: mgimsyahoogroups (DOT) com

> Sent: Tue, 6 October, 2009 12:04:26 AM

> Subject: " Accomplishments " to leave off your resume

>

>

> As students or sometimes to apply for a new job, we always have a

> professional resume.. and I think making a good professional resume is

> a skill, and a very time consuming process. In the resume, there is a

> column where the applicant can list his " accomplishments " in the

> professional and extracurricular field. Usually, you have to write the

> " accomplishments " that portray you in a professional light and enhance

> your resume. I have come across so many resumes where people just

> write all kinds of stuff which makes no sense...

> I remember once, we had received an application from an Indian student

> for our PhD program and my boss was in the admissions committee. In

> the " accomplishments " section, she had written " second prize in Camel

> Color contest " .... now my bechara American Boss was puzzled on reading

> this and he came to the lab and asked me .. " what on earth is Camel

> Color contest? In India.. do you guys have a contest to paint

> Camels ? " . Also in America, I have come across resumes that

> contestants list their achievements in " Rangoli contests, Bharatnatyam

> contests, etc " and the poor employers here in U.S. have no clue...!!!

>

> I came across an article in Yahoo about the " Accomplishments " that one

> should never include in your resume. This article invoked nostalgic

> memories about the " Camel Color Contest " resume. I am reproducing the

> article here and it will make for make for some funny reading with

> your morning cup of " chai " ... as well as it is very " educational " ...

> I am reproducing the article here....

>

> 'Accomplishments' to Leave off Your Resume

>

> by Doug White, Half International

>

> In today's competitive job market, you need to show hiring managers

> that you can make an immediate contribution to a new employer.

> Including your biggest professional successes in the " Accomplishments "

> section of your resume is an effective way to do just that.

> But keep in mind that any achievement you cite should be a) truly

> noteworthy, relevant to your current career goals and c) relatively

> recent. Far too often, job seekers miss the mark. For instance, you're

> unlikely to impress prospective employers by highlighting the fact

> that you were a finalist in a local pageant held in 1982 -- as one

> real-life job candidate did.

>

> Following are more examples from resumes collected by Half

> International that feature " accomplishments " that aren't worth

> mentioning in your resume, as well as advice for crafting statements

> that will catch a hiring manager's attention:

>

> The Unquantifiable Accomplishment

>

> " I am the most talented employee my company has ever had. "

> " I am the best and most awesome employee in New York City. "

> " My last client called me a god. "

>

> Whenever possible, quantify your achievements by noting how you helped

> previous employers increase revenue, cut expenses, or improve

> productivity. (Example: " Increased territory sales by 150 percent

> within one year of being named district sales director. " ) Boldly

> heralding vague, unverifiable accomplishments is less compelling and

> often comes across as arrogant.

>

> The Not-So-Notable Accomplishment

>

> " Maintained a 2.0 GPA. " (in USA, 2.0 GPA is a " C " grade)

> " I get along with coworkers. "

> " Overcame procrastination. "

>

> Make sure any accomplishments you place on your resume will impress a

> potential employer. Your ability to do average work or fulfill the

> most basic requirements of a job does not warrant special mention.

>

> The Offbeat Accomplishment

>

> " Set record for eating 45 eggs in two minutes. "

> " Raised over $6,000 for an organization by sitting on a commode. "

> " To be honest, the only thing I have ever won was a Cabbage Patch

> Kid. This doll was the result of a school raffle, and I was hated by

> many children for it. "

>

> Honors and awards received from professional associations, industry

> publications and educational institutions hold weight. But being

> overly playful and mentioning odd accolades as a vehicle to showcase

> your wacky sense of humor could cause employers to question your

> professionalism.

>

> The Mistake-Ridden Accomplishment

>

> " I have successed in all my endeavors. "

> " Dum major with my high school band. "

> " I continually receive complaints on the high quality of work I

> perform. "

>

> Finally, as with every other section of your resume, remember to

> carefully proofread the descriptions of your accomplishments. Don't

> undermine your achievements by misspelling them. Hiring managers are

> looking for applicants who demonstrate attention to detail. Research

> by Half International indicates that just one resume error can

> sink a job seeker's chances of landing a job interview.

>

> Half International is the world's first and largest specialized

> staffing firm with a global network of more than 360 offices

> worldwide. For more information about our professional services,

> please visitrhi.com. For additional workplace articles and podcasts,

> visit workvine.com.

>

>