Motivation and Inspiration, Professional Development
For some reason we tend to find inspirational quotes irresistible. With life being filled with constant obstacles and difficulties, a few words of wisdom can truly resonate with us during times of uncertainty.
Whether you’re looking to start up a new business, change your career path, or just need a productivity boost, here are a few quotes to help you along the journey:
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Elizabeth Medina, Interview Tips, Job Tips
There seems to be mixed advice on whether or not to send thank you notes after an interview.
I've had family and friends tell me not to send a thank you note following an interview, but I usually do despite what they tell me. I feel it can't hurt.
That said, it seems like sending a thank you note after an interview is getting harder and harder to do since more and more employers are making quicker decisions of whom to hire following their initial interview.
I interviewed at a large company Wednesday, E-Mailed the HR recruiter Thursday with a question and was essentially told I didn't get the job. In a way, I was relieved to have found this out BEFORE I dropped a thank you note in the mail for the interviewer as I didn't see a point in wasting a stamp.
However, I've done some googling and learned that there are job seekers out there who actually send thank you notes in wake of not being hired. Some job seekers have claimed that by sending a thank you note in wake of rejection it helped get them hired by that company later on down the road because the hiring manager was impressed the person had taken the time to write the thank you note even though I knew I wouldn't be getting the job the first time around. Job seekers have also said that there's the possibility that their selected candidate won't work out or won't accept the position so the few minutes it takes to draft a thank you note for their time and consideration may help them remember you if they change their mind. And there's those who say that while the interview may not completely sell a hiring manager, an amazingly gracious follow up note after being turned down helped the hiring manager know the job seeker was exactly the kind of person he or she was looking for.
THE LADDERS says a follow-up note or letter following rejection is so rare that you'll stand out and could be more beneficial to job seekers than not sending anything at all.
What does everyone here think?
-Elizabeth Medina
News, Qatar
Fueled by major infrastructure and real estate projects, Qatar’s construction sector is expected to grow by an average of 10 percent a year until 2025 – making it the strongest in the GCC, according to a new report.
In an industry trend analysis released this week,
BMI Research noted that the sector’s pace of growth slowed to 11.4 percent this year, down from 18 percent in 2014.
BMI Research
Construction growth forecast
However, the firm said it remained optimistic about the country’s prospects, despite recent challenges:
“We believe growth will continue to remain robust despite the re-emergence of corruption allegations surrounding the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the scaling back of some projects in light of the lower oil price environment.”
2022 World Cup
For the nearly five years since FIFA awarded Qatar hosting rights to the
2022 World Cup,critics have lobbied for a change in venue.
Others accused Qatar of corruption and obtaining hosting rights by bribing officials. Authorities here have repeatedly denied such allegations, but they continue to circulate.
BMI Research
Threat analysis
Despite recent developments, BMI Research said that even if the games were taken away from Qatar, it would still boast the fastest growing construction sector in the Gulf.
According to its report:
“With much of the country’s infrastructure pipeline not directly linked to the World Cup, while growth would certainly be slower as the government rationalises expenditure without the strict 2022 deadline, the majority of major projects would move forwards.
Doha’s metro network is still needed to alleviate congestion, albeit with fewer stations, Doha’s port will still need to be expanded to compete regionally and Qatar’s future economic growth will still need expanded power and water capacity.”
The report added that in the coming decade, it expects demand for materials and labor to increase throughout the Gulf, leading to price increases.
Another challenge facing Qatar in the coming years is disputes with contractors. Last month, a locally-based legal analyst
urged the country to “actively plan and manage project delivery,” or risk facing a host of issues that could endanger deadlines.
-Doha News
Amazing Videos, Technology
We’ve been promised a flying car for as long as I can remember. From The Jetsons to Back To The Future, we’ve been sold this dream for years and years. Owning something that starts out on the ground and ends up flying through the air is something I want to experience before I kick the bucket.
A Woburn, Mass., based company called Terrafugia is one of the many companies trying to bring this dream to reality, and its latest model, the TF-X, would melt my brain.
The Amazing Flying Car TF-X™ | The Future Transportation!The Amazing Flying Car TF-X™ | the future of personal transportation!Read More: http://goo.gl/o41UBsTF-X™, Terrafugia's vision for the future of personal transportation. The TF-X™ will be a four-seat, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) hybrid electric aircraft that makes flying easier and safer than ever before. #Amazing #video
Posted by Gulf Recruitments on Wednesday, 5 August 2015
The TF-X promises to:
– be a plug-in hybrid on the ground
– drive like a normal car
– have a range of over 500 miles
– fit inside a single-car garage
It’s expected to hit the market in 2021.
-By by Drew Olanoff ( Techcruch)
