Archive for August 24th, 2009

  
 

Call Centre Training at British Council

Candidates looking for quality voice and accent training are generally confused when it comes to choosing a training centre. Riding the BPO boom, plenty of such institutes have mushroomed all over and naturally they all claim to have excellent faculty and infrastructure. However, a name that is well known and respected all over the world is the British Council and we can be reasonably sure of the quality of its programmes given the vast experience which backs its claims.The British Council offers a course for BPO aspirants where pronunciation, orientation to accents,proper telephone conversation and functional English are duly covered. So for those of you who want to be well-equipped to make it big in BPOs, the call centre training offered by British Council should be an obvious choice.

Click here to learn more about the course and how to apply.

What Does Your CV Look Like?

To impress the recruiters and bag your dream job, you need to be careful about how your Resume/CV looks. Initially when you are applying for a job, it’s your CV which will do the talking on your behalf and taking care to make it stand out will enhance your chances of getting the interview call. We are all familiar with the fact that we require a CV as we step into professional life but many of us approach the task of putting it together rather carelessly and have to face rejection at the initial screening as a result.

It is therefore advisable to do some reading and find out how to make your CV more prominent. Many candidates, including you, will be apply and companies will try to shortlist those who have the right skills and experience for the vacant profiles they are looking to fill. Therefore when you have a particular opening in mind, make sure you highlight all that you have done so far that satisfy the company’s requirements. Some organizations will ask for a cover letter in addition to your CV for information which a CV can’t provide.Time spent on knowing what companies look for from candidates when they apply is a good investment and will surely enable you to get ahead.

You can take a look at this article on monster.com for some good tips on how to prepare a CV and cover letter.