If you study in a university or want to study in a university did you ever wanted to compare your university with others? We are not talking about comparing the weather, campus or party life but on pure academic standards. Every bright student would love to get admission in these universities but only few are lucky. These universities are known all over the world for their academic values. Many great leaders, businessmen, entrepreneurs, scientists studied in these universities and become what they are today. So, here is our list of 10 best universities in the world.

#1 HARVARD UNIVERSITY – USA

Whenever a good list related to universities come out, you’ll find Harvard always on the top spot. Founded in 1636, Harvard University is the most prestigious university in the world and also one of the richest with $37.6 billion endowment. Its list of famous alumni is never ending.

#2 STANFORD UNIVERSITY – USA

Founded in 1885 by Leland Stanford, Stanford University is a private research university based in Stanford,California. The university has top end research facilities for the students and researchers because of its $22.2 billion endowment. Companies like Google, HP, Nike, Yahoo!, Snapchat, Instagram are founded by alumni of the university. The university is alma-mater of more than 30 living billionaires.

#3 MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT) – USA

MIT is one of world’s leading science research centers. MIT was founded in 1861. With an endowment of $13.4 billion, the university is popular for its contribution in scientific research and engineering. Companies like Intel, Qualcomm, Dropbox, Rockwell International and many more are founded by the alumni of MIT.

#4 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA –  USA

The university was established in 1868 and since then become one of the major institutions for higher studies and research. University of California has total 10 campuses, with 238,700 students and 135,900 staff members.

#5 UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE – UNITED KINGDOM

Founded in 1209, The University of Cambridge is older than most of the nations in the world. It’s one of the oldest surviving universities in the world and is alma mater of people like SirIsaac Newton, Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin, John Milton and many more.

#6 PRINCETON UNIVERSITY – USA

Founded in 1746, Princeton is a private research university in Princeton, New Jersey. The university has an endowment of $22 billion and is one of the prestigious universities in the world.

#7 CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – USA

The university was established in 1891, and every year 7000 applicants compete for just 200 spots. The university has a 3:1 student/faculty ratio and $2.1 billion endowment.

#8 COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY – USA

Established in 1754, Columbia University is the fifth oldest institution in the USA. The notable alumni of University include Barack Obama, Theodore Roosevelt, Warren Buffett and many others.

#9 University of Chicago – USA

Founded in 1890, the faculty and students have won total 89 Nobel prizes. The university has endowment of $7.5 billion.

#10 OXFORD UNIVERSITY – UNITED KINGDOM

Although founding date of university is not known, evidence of teaching goes as far back as 1096, making it the world’s second oldest university. The total endowment of the university is $4.7 billion and it’s been alumni of 26 British Prime Ministers, Bill Clinton, 5 Prime Ministers of Australia, 2 Prime Ministers of Canada and many others.

Education Facts

Friday, July 08, 2016

In today’s corporate world, if you want to be hired, then you must possess some degree of uniqueness and this starts readily from your resume. Resume matters a lot, because it is the pre-requisite of any kind of interview. But if you view your resume as nothing more than a formality, you probably aren’t taking it as seriously as you should. But if you value it as a game-changer, you understand its importance and credibility. Unfortunately, those who are new to the world of resumes (and even seasoned jobseekers) often make some mistakes that can take them out of contention, and sometimes the employers doesn’t even bother to call the applicants by simply screening their resumes. So today we will discuss what makes your resume lasting, eye-catching and helpful by simply cutting out some mistakes on your resume.

But before we start, examine your resume that what your resume is all about? Is it an annoying story that you carry with yourself at the time of walking into an interview with any hope of getting hired? Or is it a history of your educational and professional life, ready to be shared with others to make lasting, career-forging connections?

Now, start reading these points one-by-one, in order to watch out mistakes on your resume.

1. Lying

There isn’t any need to say any word about it, but surprisingly, it needs to be said. People falsify or "pad" their resumes all the time. Unfortunately, it causes them to bite their nails after the interview is over. So keep your resume to the facts. Don't stretch or bend the truth. Don't alter employment dates to keep from having gaps in your timeline. Don't claim certificates, projects, duties or experiences you never had. Don't.

2. Adding achievements that doesn't matter

You were prom queen or you were voted the most handsome or good-looking guy in grade 7 in your high school. But consider this; are those achievements really achievements to be mentioned on your resume? The last thing you need is to puff up your resume with awards that have no relevance for the career you're chasing after. If you really want to add some achievements, then those must be addable, that is what we're talking. Undoubtedly, these must be your academic achievements. So be judicious in choosing those highlights.

3. Including personal information

There is no reason to include the fact that you're married, have half a dozen of kids (because you are not applying for a CNIC, Immigration form or VISA), drive a minivan, attend church or mosque every weekend, coach your middle child’s soccer team, etc. All of that will eventually come out in the wash as you begin your career in the IT or business world. On a resume, it has no place. If you don't agree, consider this. What happens if you go into an interview and the hiring manager happens to hate soccer or is an atheist? You've immediately put yourself on the defensive side of things and have to work your way around a preconceived notion.

4. Providing references

Don't include references. Don't even add "available upon request." If interviewers need references, they'll ask. Saying that your references are available upon request is like saying that you promise to come to work if hired. It's implied. Besides, the space on that single-page document is far too important to be used up by worthless statements.

5. Writing in third person

The interviewer knows if you are trying to impress by writing in third person, it only makes you present yourself boastful, overconfident or it makes you look cocky. In fact, it is insisted that you never refer to yourself in third person unless you're trying to make your co-workers laugh. However, you don’t only need to write in third person but also not even write in first person. Why? I'm fairly certain it is understood every detail on your resume is about you.

6. Using a less-than-professional email address

It doesn't matter that you've used bromancewithbooze@gmail.com as your primary email address for years. Leave it off your resume. If that's the only email account you have, create a new one with a professional name (as in, your name). Even if you use it only for resumes, do it.

7. Including your current business contact information

Do this and you might wind up receiving a call at your current place of employment by your prospective employer. Never list the contact information of your current business. If the potential new employers want to contact your current business, all they have to do is look up the name to get the details. The only phone number you should include on your resume is your personal mobile number.

Final Note

Your resume should help potential employers navigate the waters of your professional past and present. Don't muddy those waters with unnecessary information that could send you to the slush pile. Keep it relevant, fresh, and to the point and you'll increase the chances of getting to the next round of interviews.

Let that be your guide when you add information to your resume.

What other resume do's and don'ts would you recommend? Share your advice in comments below.

Education

Wednesday, May 04, 2016

These are the points that one must know, rehearse and check before appearing for an interview.10 interview points to check.

1. Review the original ad and job description. Refamiliarize yourself with your CV, application form, covering letter and notes.

7 Points to Follow for a Professional CV Outlook

2. Find out what the company’s interview process is. Get in touch with personal contacts in the organization and ask about interview procedures. Get a brief from the recruitment consultant- interview style, selection process, type of candidates they are seeking.

3. Be ready to talk about your knowledge, experience, abilities and skills, in the context of this vacancy. Prepare responses for common interview questions that illustrate your suitability.

4. Review examples of the questions you may be asked during a behavioral job interview and how you would answer them. Be ready for the scenario questions with at least three strong points about yourself that you can relate to the job on offer, and anecdotes to back them up.

5. Research the company. Search the organization’s website - look at the company’s vision and objectives, news, policies. Look at websites, the press, annual reports. Look at social media links of the company.

6. Be aware of new and existing products. Visit the premises if applicable.

7. Consider the 5 key points you and the company need to establish about each other. Prepare your own questions to ask and be ready to give them the information you need them to know

8. Research the salary you should ask for.

9. Compile a list of all the points you want to make, and your questions, to take with you.

10. Carry out mock interviews with a friend-and rehearse your answers. Get them to ask you tough questions and give you feedback.

Please leave your feedback here with your experience.

Education

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Here is a list that one must kept in mind while drafting a CV to apply for a job.

1. Is the CV neat and legible? Have you checked font, formatting, grammar and spelling?

2. Have you customized the CV to the job specification?

3. Have you outlined specific skills you have to offer the employer, and experience you have in the specific field?

4. Does the CV specifically demonstrate that you have an understanding of the job requirements and meet the job description?

5. Does it make a good impression in a clear and positive way?

6. Does the personal profile sell yourself and your qualities?

7. Have you used power words to make your CV powerful among other’s?

Contact us for a review of your CV.

Education

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Consider a strategy and then make a start with parts you are comfortable with.

1. Look at the hidden job market. Identify companies that match your target, make contact and introduce yourself. Join or visit formal Business Networking groups.

2. Stop focusing on e-mail as your main communication technique. Step it up a level and use in-person or phone conversations. Find contacts on LinkedIn and call them.

3. Find people inside the company to talk to. Develop a professional relationship with gatekeepers.

4. Develop your contact list –ask your relatives, friends and business contacts who might have an opportunity for you. Find internal champions.

5. Follow up, but don’t annoy.

6. Review your personal information-ensure it doesn’t sabotage your job search.

7. Look at small and medium sized companies as well as huge conglomerates.

I wish you get the fruit of your doings.

Education

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

How to get a good mark on a test even though it’s Sunday night and the test is on Monday and you haven’t even touched a book. Let’s find out a great strategy for last night study.

1. This may take about 30 minutes, so find a comfortable place to study in.

2. Take out the notes that you have to study, or if you don’t have them, just go on the internet to find info on the test topic.

3. So you are probably sitting at a desk, your notes spread out in front of you. Now take out some lined paper and a red pen (you can use whatever color as you may like)

4. Write down all your notes on the lined paper, even though you have already written them down. As you write, the info with immediately get a place in your head (that sounds weird :)

5. When you finish, read them over OUTLOUD.

6. It sounds like it’s not going to work, but it does and is really good for last studies.

Thank you!

Education

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Resume Writing Tips

In today’s corporate world, if you want to be hired, then you must possess some degree of uniqueness and this starts readily from your resume. Resume matters a lot, because it is the per-requisite of any kind of interview. But if you view your resume as nothing more than a hurdle, you probably aren’t taking it as seriously as you should. But if you value it as a game-changer, you understand its importance and credibility. Unfortunately, those who are new to the world of resumes (and even seasoned job-seekers) often make some mistakes that can take them out of contention, and sometimes the employers doesn’t even bother to call the applicants by simply screening their resumes. So today we will discuss what makes your resume lasting, eye-catching and helpful by simply cutting out some mistakes on your resume.

But before you start, examine your resume that what your resume is all about? Is it an annoying story that you carry with yourself at the time of walking into an interview with any hope of getting hired? Or is it a history of your educational and professional life, ready to be shared with others to make lasting, career-forging connections?

Now, start reading these points one-by-one, in order to watch out mistakes on your resume.

Stop! Never do these on your Resume

1. Lying

There isn’t any need to say any word about it, but surprisingly, it needs to be said. People falsify or "pad" their resumes all the time. Unfortunately, it causes them to bite their nails after the interview is over. So keep your resume to the facts. Don't stretch or bend the truth. Don't alter employment dates to keep from having gaps in your timeline. Don't claim certificates, projects, duties or experiences you never had. Don't. Don't. Don't.

2. Stating an Unattainable Goal

The goal or objective that you put on your resume must confirm that they are SMART, rather than obscure or murky. Everyone knows you want to someday be the CEO of your own company. Everyone knows you want to stare down from above and run the corporate machine. Even beyond the unattainable goal, get rid of that objective that has littered resumes for decades. It's worthless. Saying that your goal is to climb the corporate ladder and be as wealthy as Bill Gates just piles on the bad. Scratch that section altogether and you'll have more room for what matters, means experience and skills.

3. Adding Achievements That Aren't

You were prom queen or you were voted the most handsome or good-looking guy in grade 7 in your high school. But consider this; are those achievements really achievements to be mentioned on your resume? The last thing you need is to puff up your resume with awards that have no relevance for the career you're chasing after. If you really want to add some achievements, then those must be addable, that is what we're talking. Undoubtedly, these must be your academic achievements. So be judicious in choosing those highlights.

4. Citing Previous Salaries

Never ever include your previous salaries on your resume. There are so many reasons not to do this. Here's one simple, self-serving reason not to do this: It will give your prospective employer a springboard for determining your new salary. Your goal should be to make more, so don't give the interviewer the means to undercut your true worth. Leave that information off so you can negotiate your salary needs later after you’re hired.

5. Including Personal Information

There is no reason to include the fact that you're married, have half a dozen of kids (because you are not applying for a CNIC, Immigration form or VISA), drive a minivan, attend church or mosque every weekend, coach your middle child’s soccer team, etc. All of that will eventually come out in the wash as you begin your career in the IT or business world. On a resume, it has no place. If you don't agree, consider this. What happens if you go into an interview and the hiring manager happens to hate soccer or is an atheist? You've immediately put yourself on the defensive side of things and have to work your way around a preconceived notion.

6. Listing Your Age

It's not illegal for interviewers to ask you your age, they can. But in fact, there isn’t any reason to ask about the age of the person being interviewed due to the fact that age doesn’t proves to be a scale to measure someone’s credibility or level of excellence. And most often, no one asks about your age. Regardless of whether an interviewer plans on asking that question, you shouldn't prompt them or give them reason to question your value simply because you added your birth date or age on that document. Leave it out.

7. Providing References

Don't include references. Don't even add "Available upon request." If interviewers need references, they'll ask. Saying that your references are available upon request is like saying that you promise to come to work if hired. It's implied. Besides, the space on that single-page document is far too important to be used up by worthless statements.

8. Writing in Third Person

The interviewer knows if you are trying to impress by writing in third person, it only makes you present yourself boastful, overconfident or it makes you look cocky. In fact, it is insisted that you never refer to yourself in third person unless you're trying to make your co-workers laugh. However, you don’t only need to write in third person but also not even write in first person. Why? I'm fairly certain it is understood every detail on your resume is about you.

9. Using a Less-than-Professional Email Address

It doesn't matter that you've used bromancewithbooze@gmail.com as your primary email address for years. Leave it off your resume. If that's the only email account you have, create a new one with a professional name (as in, your name). Even if you use it only for resumes, do it.

10. Including Your Current Business Contact Information

Do this and you might wind up receiving a call at your current place of employment by your prospective employer. Never list the contact information of your current business. If the potential new employers want to contact your current business, all they have to do is look up the name to get the details. The only phone number you should include on your resume is your personal mobile number. Nothing more.

Final Note

Your resume should help potential employers navigate the waters of your professional past and present. Don't muddy those waters with unnecessary information that could send you to the slush pile. Keep it relevant, fresh, and to the point and you'll increase the chances of getting to the next round of interviews.

Let that be your guide when you add information to your resume.

What other resume do's and don'ts would you recommend? Share your advice in comments below.

Education

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

What is ICT?

ICT is all around the Globe

ICT (information and communication technologies) is a generic term referring to technologies which are being used for collecting, storing, editing and passing on information in various forms. A personal computer is the best known example of the use of ICT in education, but the term multimedia is also frequently used. Multimedia can be interpreted as a combination of data carriers, for example video, CD-ROM, floppy disc and Internet and software in which the possibility for an interactive approach is offered.

Information and Communication Technologies have recently gained groundswell of interest. Use of ICT in education is basically our society’s efforts to teach its current and emerging citizens valuable knowledge and skills around computing and communications devices, software that operates them, applications that run on them and systems that are built with them. 

ICT in education is the key to unlocking the skills and knowledge of our future generations of young people. It is the tool for learning for the 21st century.

 Importance of ICT in Teaching Methodology

ICT in Education is important! Information and communication technology (ICT) has quickly become one of the basic building blocks of modern society. ICT supports learners but more importantly, it extends the reach of the population in ways we have yet to imagine. It's all about communication, and in the world in which we are growing up, it is vital: whatever we do, we will have to be ICT-literate. ICT connects all areas of the curriculum. The internet can be a powerful resource; if children aren't connected at home school provision becomes even more important. Generally, the following important functions of the use of ICT in education are described in literature.

ICT and Teaching Methodology (1)

By virtue of government Interventions and training seminars organized in this regard, ICT tools stimulate teachers. Indeed, an absolute majority of teachers in Europe (90 %) claim to use ICT to do tasks, such as preparing lessons, sequencing classroom activities, etc. Therefore, teachers plan their lessons more efficiently. ICT also help teachers to work in teams and share ideas related to schools curriculum. Many teachers use ICT to support traditional learning methods, for example, information retrieval in which students are ‘passive learners of knowledge instead of ‘active producers able to take part in the learning process.

In South Asian and African countries, research consensus holds that the most effective uses of ICT are those in which the teacher, aided by ICTs, can challenge pupil’s understanding and thinking, either through whole-class discussions and individual/small group work using ICTs. ICTs are seen as important tools to enable and support the move from traditional 'teacher-centric' teaching styles to more 'learner-centric' methods.

ICTs can be used to support change and to support/extend existing teaching practices. It can range from only small enhancements of teaching practices using what are essentially traditional methods, to more fundamental changes in their approach to teaching. ICTs can be used to reinforce existing academic practices as well as to change the way teachers and students interact.

Using ICTs as tools for information presentation is of mixed effectiveness. The use of ICTs as presentation tools (through overhead and LCD projectors, television, electronic whiteboards, guided "web-tours", where students simultaneously view the same resources on computer screens) is seen to be of mixed effectiveness. While it may promote class understanding of and discussion about difficult concepts (especially through the display of simulations), such uses of ICTs can re-enforce traditional educational practices and divert focus from the content of what is being discussed or displayed to the tool being utilized.

ICT is used as a tool, for example while making assignments, collecting data and documentation, communicating and conducting research. Typically, ICT is used independently from the subject matter. ICT is a tool for teaching and learning itself, the medium through which teachers can teach and learners can learn. It appears in many different forms, such as drill and practice exercises, in simulations and educational networks.

ICT and Teaching Methodology (2)

Impact of ICT on student achievement

The positive impact of ICT use in education has not been proven In general, and despite thousands of impact studies, the impact of ICT use on student achievement remains difficult to measure and open to much reasonable debate. Positive impact more likely when linked to pedagogy, it is believed that specific uses of ICT can have positive effects on student achievement when ICTs are used appropriately to complement a teacher’s existing pedagogical philosophies.

ICT and Student Achievement

ICT allow for a higher quality lessons through collaboration with teachers in planning and preparing resources. Students learn new skills: analytical, including improvements in reading comprehension. ICT also develop some writing skills: spelling, grammar, punctuation, editing and re-drafting. ICT proves that students who used educational technology felt more successful in school they are more motivated to learn more and have increased self-confidence and self-esteem. It is also confirmed that many students found learning in a technology-enhanced setting more stimulating and much better than in a traditional classroom environment.

An ICT-based Classroom

ICT has positive impact on student's performances in primary schools particularly in English language and less in science.  Schools with higher level of e-maturity show a rapid increase in performances in scores compared to those with lower level. In addition, schools with sufficient ICT resources achieved better results than those that are not well-equipped. There is a significant improvement on learners’ performances.  Finally, teachers become more convinced that educational achievements of pupils are due to good ICT use. In fact, high percentage of teachers in Europe (86%) states that pupils are more motivated when computers and Internet are being used in class.

Many pupils consider ICT tools very helpful in that it helps them to do assignments that enable students to cope with special needs or difficulties. It also helps to reduce the social disparities between pupils, since they work in teams in order to achieve a given task. Students also assume responsibilities when they use ICT to organize their work through digital portfolios or projects. “Computer Aided Instruction” has been seen to slightly improve student performance on multiple choice, standardized testing in some areas, which refers generally to student self-study or tutorials on PCs, has been shown to slightly improve student test scores on some reading and math skills, although whether such improvement correlates to real improvement in student learning is debatable.

ICT Result on Student Achievement

Students are more sophisticated in their use of technology than teachers in Asian and African countries. There appears to be a great disconnect between student knowledge and usage of ICTs the knowledge and abilities of teacher to use ICTs. This suggests that teacher inexperience and skill deficiencies may often be an important factor inhibiting the effectiveness of ICT use in education by students. Most students feel that using ICTs make them more effective learners.

Conclusion

We are living in a constantly evolving digital world. ICT has an impact on nearly every aspect of our lives - from working to socializing, learning to playing. The digital age has transformed the way young people communicate, network, seek help, access information and learn. We must recognize that young people are now an online population and access is through a variety of means such as computers, TV and mobile phones. As technology becomes more and more embedded in our culture, we must provide our learners with relevant and contemporary experiences that allow them to successfully engage with technology and prepare them for life after school.

Education

Thursday, May 21, 2015