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12 Smart Things You Must Do When Moving to A New Home!

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Big congratulations to you on your new home in the new city of Cochin. But when are you moving out of Coimbatore? Is the move taking place in a month? Or before that? Well, regardless of when you are moving out, you should immediately find an ideal team of packers and movers in Coimbatore and book them right away so you can move out of your city without any struggles and disappointments.
Above that, we have compiled together a list of things that you must do before your move, which you can follow to make your home shifting journey not just better but smooth and successful.

1. Visit newly bought home

If you have already visited your new apartment before the final move-in, that’s great but if you have not, then do it. And if you have yet not found or searched for an ideal dwelling for you and your family, do that first. Keep in mind the kind of home you want to move in and the features and things you want in it.

2. Revisiting move decision

At one point, you might also feel like revisiting your moving decision. This is a natural phenomenon because no matter how well prepared we are, there is a slight fear and dilemma in our hearts and minds regarding our moving decision. We end up being hesitant about a lot of things and think if we are doing it right or should we just hold everything.

3. Saving date and budget

Before you start finding that ideal moving professionals team for your relocation project, decide a suitable moving date that works ideally not just for you but for your family members too. Once you finalize the date, you should prepare your finances for the journey. You will need to pay for various extra costs, apart from the moving cost and therefore, some budget planning before the move would help.

4. Finalizing quality movers

The reason why one should not think twice about hiring moving professionals and straightaway appoint them for the move are simple – they make the job easier and everything happens on time, without any struggle. All you need to make sure are the experts you choose hail from a reputed moving company, and the services you opt from them suit your moving requirements at their best.

5. Paring down possessions

The moving professionals would give you a date when they will come over to perform the packing task at your place. Make sure you have executed the sorting and de-cluttering tasks before that so they can pack your stuff in a clean and de-cluttered space. Give away, sell, donate or discard all the useless items so your moving load is in control and your budget is balanced. 6. Securing cables and cords

There are a few things in our household – like the appliances and electronic items in particular, that are a struggle to pack for the move – they come with extra cords and cables in different colours serving distinct purposes and one has to securely pack them for the move. Being naïve, you may not know the appropriate ways of doing it, so seeking professionals’ aid at this point can be a good option.

7. Keeping snaps of valuables

At times, when there is a mishap during the course of the journey and we end up damaging or losing our valuables, we have nowhere to go or ask about the damage recovery. But, if we take note of every moving item and its estimated cost in the moving inventory and keep their exact pictures pasted alongside, we can request our moving company to provide us with the insurance against the damaged items by showing them that list.

8. Prioritizing efficient packing

Superior packing quality is the foremost thing to take care of when moving. Invest in good quality packing supplies, and give ample time to the packing tasks. Every item in our household requires different packing assistance, which we may or may not be well-versed with. So, it is better to let the moving experts handle the packing task. Just make sure to oversee if everything is in place.

9. Protecting high-value stuff

All the expensive, exquisite items in our household – like antiques, artifacts, jewelry, décor items, collectibles, etc. should be packed properly for the move. These delicate articles require extra care and must be wrapped in soft cloth, and topped with bubble wraps and quality packing paper so there is minimal damage. Professional movers offer special, customized packing services to safeguard expensive goods. Opt for that to ensure optimum safety for your extraordinary items.

10. Planning the moving route

You should plan ahead how you want to prepare for the route. If you are driving or have booked a car that will drive you to the destination, you should decide the course of your journey that will have few deviations and less traffic. If you are going by flight, you should do the bookings in advance, and have the air tickets ready while leaving so you do not encounter any problem during the journey.

11. Being ready for moving day

Moving day is all about being ready on time and maintaining a stress-free mind. It is also about supervising the final things – like the moving boxes when they are loaded into the vehicle, checking the doors, windows, and their locks, keeping the food basket and document folder in vision so they are not left back home, and taking a final tour of the house before handing over the keys to the landlord.

12. A thorough home-cleaning

This should be done soon after you have landed up in your new home. So, do not jump into unpacking the boxes and re-arranging goods, you will have to give your new home a good clean-up before you start putting out things.

Whenever we think of moving, we are flooded with countless moving concerns. The only way out of their mental chaos is hiring the trusted movers and packers in Coimbatore and following the 12 things discussed in this blog post by heart. Once you do that, sustaining a seamless move would not be difficult!

11 Steps To Student Employment Success

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Let’s get right to the point. I would like to suggest that students should concentrate on the job search preparation activities that are most likely to give them the results that lead to good jobs in their fields of interest.

College students must understand that the “The senior year job search actually starts in the Freshman year.” That means that students who spend enough time following the eleven steps described below will give themselves the best chance for landing good paying jobs in their areas of interest. Waiting too long to get started is the biggest mistake that a student can make.

Eleven Steps

1. Select A Field Of Interest – Many students already know their areas of interest when they enter college. Generally, they are the areas where students have had some previous experience, success and enjoyment. Nearly every student can tell us what they like and where they have experienced success. They can also tell us what they dislike and where they have done poorly.

By thinking about their natural strengths and previous experiences, many students will know if they are computer savvy, whether they are good with math and science, how well they read, write, speak and communicate, whether they have a thing for teaching, if they have an interest in business and whether they can act, sing and dance or something else. With some thought, most students can put themselves into a broad category. Those who do not have a general direction can be counseled and tested.

2. Identify Jobs or Job Categories That Are Of Interest To You – Students must have a target. Without a target, their efforts and activities are likely to be all over the place. Students should try to identify jobs that will take advantage of their natural strengths and capabilities in areas they like.

3. Select A Major And A Minor That Will Directly Support Your Targets – Your primary academic courses should be as closely related to your employment direction as possible. Talk with former students, counselors, employers and people who are performing the jobs that are of interest. They can provide useful information.

4. Identify Employers That Hire Students For Those Target Jobs – It is important to identify as many employers as possible. Those are your target employers. Identify the names of the hiring managers for the jobs that are of interest to you. Try to obtain their phone numbers and e-mail addresses. Begin to follow them on LinkedIn and Twitter. Learn as much as possible about them and their companies. They may reveal information that you can use.

5. Research The Employer Requirements For Your Target Jobs – What education, skills, talents, experiences, accomplishments, successes and results do employers need, want and expect of employment candidates. Will candidates be expected to demonstrate communication and leadership skills? To what degree do these jobs require creativity, problem-solving, initiative, high productivity, accuracy and quality etc.? How much technical experience and what skills are needed?

6. Develop A Semester-by-Semester Employment Plan Of Action – Based on 5 above, wise students get started early to develop a plan that will meet or exceed the employer requirements for the jobs that are of interest to them. Each semester there should be a list of four or five items to be completed. In that way students will gradually move closer and closer to their employment goals each semester and greatly improve their chances for employment success. Students who do not give employers what they want will be eliminated from consideration.

7. Obtain Good Grades In The Courses Related To Your Field Of Interest – Employers expect you to do your best in courses related to your major and minor. If your grades are only average, you will have to excel in another area that the employer considers to be important. By the way, employers want more than good grades. They prefer students who have proved themselves on the job or in some other way.

8. Obtain Some Work Experience in Areas That Interest Your Target Employers – Internships, part-time and summer jobs can give you the experiences that will set you apart from other good candidates. Employers love to hear about your on the job experiences, accomplishments and contributions. Even if you do not work in your field of interest, you can demonstrate your leadership, creativity, problem-solving and communication skills. They are all important.

9. Participate In Activities That Enable You To Demonstrate You Capabilities – Whenever you participate in on-campus or off-campuus activities, you give yourself the opportunity to make a positive impression on employers. You can demonstrate your capabilities by taking on some responsibility, utilizing your knowledge and skills and accomplishing something positive. Students who do not get involved with the activities that are available will limit the number of places where they can impress employers.

10. Create A Strong Employment Network – The more people who know you and think highly of you the more likely you will obtain the information you will need to identify potential employers, people who work for them and the jobs that may be available. Your job is to expand your network and regularly communicate with the people who can help you. Keep in mind that whenever you help a member of your network, you increase the chances that they will help you.

11. Build Relationships With People Who Will Serve As References – Enthusiastic, influential and impressive references will help to ensure that you receive more and better job offers. However, you should realize that it takes a long time to build a solid relationship with someone who must place their reputation on the line to support you and your employment goals. Building relationships should not be a last minute thought.

A resumé which does not describe a substantial number of accomplishments, successes, positive results and examples of impressive experiences, will be quickly eliminated from the competition. However, when you carefully follow these eleven steps, you will be thoroughly considered by many more employers and are likely to increase the number of job offers you receive.

How To Find A Great Auto Repair Shop

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Don’t choose a shop just because of convenience. Once you have determined that the shop is qualified, Convenience is a plus. But only after has a good reputation and backs up their work with a good warranty. Remember that a good shop may be convenient but the most convenient shop may not necessarily be the best shop for you.

Don’t pick a shop based on “special offers”. OK, we all do it. It seems to be the market trend nowadays. You want your shop to be competitive, of course. But even more important you need to have the job done right. Unfortunately it is all too common for many shops to bring the car in the door with a loss leader and then charge a higher amount as the work progresses. This is due somewhat to the nature of the industry. But, if you see a price that seems unrealistically low it probably is. You will be better off going with a shop that gives you professional service and backs up their work. Quality will win out over low price every time. The savings will come with a longer lasting and more trouble free repair.

Don’t pick a shop just because they look like “good old boys”. Poor choice. Some of those good old boys are great. Others have never moved out of the past and can’t cope with today’s vehicles very well. Get recommendations and proof of qualifications rather than looking for a good old boy shop.

Choosing a shop based on a low “labor rate”. This is one of the worst ways to choose a shop. Price shopping for a service this way just does not make sense. There are just too many variables. Only one of those is the price. And the final price may not be even remotely related to the “labor rate”. If you need an idea of cost just ask for that and not the labor rate. If you base your buying decision on the “labor rate” you may find a shop that gives you a low rate, takes longer and charges you more for the job than you would have paid at a higher rate shop. The end result could be a shoddy job for about the same price as you could have paid for a professional one.

They can get me in right away! Oh really, then they must not be that busy. If that is so then maybe they are really not that good? Sometimes a good shop can get you in quickly. Often they are booked up for a day or two in advance due to their reputation though. This could really backfire on you if you end up in a shop that is never busy because they are doing terrible work. Getting your vehicle back soon is important. But, getting it fixed correctly is even more important. Wouldn’t you agree?

They can get it done right away. A good job takes some time. A good shop can reduce that time but they cannot eliminate it. Most people do not realize the amount of time their vehicles must be in the shop for certain jobs. Choosing a shop based primarily on this criteria is usually a mistake. Some shops will, unfortunately promise anything to get the job. That does not mean that they will necessarily deliver on that promise once the job has started.

They don’t have very many staff or support people so they can charge me less than a shop that does. Again, this reasoning is faulty. Most modern facilities have a ratio of almost one support person to each technician in the shop. This allows the technicians to do the maximum productive work without undue interruptions and distractions. Therefore the entire procedure is more efficient. With too few support people the production staff will spend way too much time doing tasks not directly related to the services or repairs on the vehicles. The end result will often be lower quality work due to interruptions and higher prices because of an inefficient business model.

My neighbor went there and he said they were great. Actually this is one part of a good plan to choose a good shop. However, before you buy into this recommendation ask a few more questions. What did your friend have done? How many times has he been there? If he had any problems how were they resolved? If he went in one time for an oil change and you need a transmission repair, there may be a problem here. Make sure the shop is qualified to do the type of work that you need. And try to find a shop where an acquaintance has been to more than once. Recommendations are an excellent way to find a good shop. Just make sure the recommendation is qualified.

They seem really nice and I feel that I can trust them. This is actually a very good sign. A feeling of trust is very important when dealing with a service or repair shop. Just be sure that this is one good component out of several. Some folks are very good at schmoozing you on the front counter. That, in itself does not mean they are a good shop. You need to take more into account than that. You need to find out if they are qualified and give you a good warranty as well as a good feeling.

Jumping around to just any shop for small jobs until you need something really important. Not a good idea at all. There are shops today that can and will take care of almost all of your vehicles needs. If you establish a good relationship with them on the smaller jobs they will be much more likely to get you in and treat you right when you need a larger job. Some shops won’t even talk to you for an emergency job unless you are already and established client of theirs. Start with an oil change to check out the shop and to help you decide if that match is right.

Get those recommendations from friends and neighbors. As I said before, just make sure they are qualified. Any shop can have a few folks that have had a bad experience or a bad attitude. However, they should be a very small minority of the total clients. Take into account the personality of the person that is giving you advice before you decide not to consider a shop that seems OK to you.

Contact some independent sources. Start with a call to or visit the websites of BCAA, the BBB or the local Chamber of Commerce for a list of member shops. The B.C. Automotive Retailers Association is another source of shops committed to customer satisfaction.

Next phone some shops from your list above and ask some questions. Call them to get a feel for how they answer the phone and how you are treated on this first contact. Tell the person that answers the phone that you are looking for a qualified shop for your vehicles. Ask if they can spare a few minutes to answer some questions. If you catch them at a busy time ask for a good time to call back.

Next, ask them what services they can provide. Ask them if they have any industry affiliations such as trade associations. Ask if they have a code of ethics and if they follow it. Ask them how many of their technicians are certified. Ask them how long their technical staff has been in the industry. Ask them how long they have been in business. What is their standard warranty for most jobs. One year is a minimum standard. Ask if they have a technical resource like Alldata or Mitchell on Demand to access service bulletins and recall information.

Evaluate the call: Were they nice or rude? Did they seem distracted when they were on the phone with you? They should be able to handle your phone call with grace. If you like their attitude and answers so far go to the next step. If not go back to your abbreviated list and start again with the shop with the next most qualifications. Keep up this process until you find a shop that feels right to you and then go on to the next step.

Visit the shop. Drive by at first and see if it looks like a place that you would want to leave your vehicles. If it passes that test, park in their lot and visit the office. Note how you are treated, the look of the office and the attitude of the staff. They should look professional and be friendly, courteous, helpful, and efficient and act like they want your business.

Look for certificates on the walls that show government certifications and other affiliations. Let them tell you a bit about themselves. Ask the history of the shop and so on if they have time. Ask if they have any handouts that would help you to decide if they could be your shop. Let them know that you are looking for a shop to take care of your vehicles needs. See how they react to that. A good shop will appreciate your research and will be glad to start a new relationship with a potential good client.

Ask if you can meet the owner or the shop manger. If they are not too busy ask for a quick tour or a look at the shop. See if it looks clean and organized. Get a general feel for the attitudes in the shop.

If the shop passed so far schedule an appointment for an oil change or other minor service.
A note of caution here: If they can’t or won’t set up an appointment for service you probably don’t want to pick them as your shop. A shop that does not set appointments usually does not focus on preventative maintenance and is more of a “breakdown shop”. This is not what you need if you are going to get the best bang for your service and repair dollar. Also, getting you in quickly without an appointment usually means that getting you back out on time with a quality job is not very likely. A well-run shop will schedule appointments and also be able to handle some minor emergencies. If they cannot get you in for an emergency they should have a contingency plan such as rental car availability or a shuttle service to your home or work to help you when you need it.

Keep your appointment. Call ahead and reschedule early if you cannot make it. A good shop will appreciate that courtesy. Make your final decision after your first appointment. They should call you up and send you some follow up information to solidify the relationship. A really good shop will ask you to fill out a questionnaire to make sure that your service was good. They will also ask you for input to help them make the business better for you and their other clients.

Your final decision. If the shop has met all the above criteria to your satisfaction reward them with your loyalty. Schedule your oil changes and other preventative maintenance services with them. You will be glad that you took the extra effort to locate a GREAT shop when you have an emergency. You won’t believe how much less stressful it can be to have your own shop that you can trust with your vehicles from now on. If the shop did not meet all of your standards or if you had a funny feeling about them you will need to start all over with step one again until you find a shop that you can make your own. Sometimes it is not just the shop itself. Occasionally you may have a personality conflict with someone at the shop. You don’t want or need to go to a shop that you feel funny about. Look around a bit until you find one that treats you like a friend.