Diet during different stages of Life

Healthy dietary practices begin early in life. Recent evidences indicate that under nutrition in utero may set the pace for diet related chronic diseases in later life. Breastfeeding promotes healthy growth and improves cognitive development, and may have longer-term health benefits, like reducing the risk of becoming overweight or obese and developing NCDs later in life.

Since a healthy diet consists of different kinds of foods, the emphasis has been shifted from nutrient orientation to the food based approach. Foods can be categorized according to the function as- 

• Energy rich foods (Carbohydrates and fats)-whole grain cereals, millets, vegetable oils, ghee, nuts and oilseeds and sugars.
• Body building foods (Proteins)- Pulses, nuts and oilseeds, milk and milk products, meat, fish, poultry.
• Protective foods (Vitamins and minerals) - Green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, fruits, eggs, milk and milk products and flesh foods.

Ghee Health Benefits...!!

Favorite of most Indian households, ghee is indeed a super food. Apart from being widely used in Indian cooking, it has also been used as a remedy for cough and cold. Sadly, due to the misconceptions that surround the use of ghee, it is often underutilized. While some are worried that it may make them put on weight, others feel that it is bad for their heart. Little do they know that these misconceptions are not true, and ghee actually has limitless health benefits.

Let us read on to know more about the benefits that ghee has to offer:

How soft drinks are danger to your health ?

When you have soft drinks or sodas, the pancreas quickly start to make insulin because of excessive sugar. Insulin is a hormone the body uses to move sugar from food items or drink into the circulation system, where cells are then ready to use that sugar for energy purposes. Within 15 minutes, glucose levels increase and the liver reacts to the insulin by transforming sugar into fat for capacity. 

Does Cotton Buds are harmful to you?

Cotton swabs or cotton buds, are commonly used in our daily lifestyle. Many people use it for various purposes, such as make-up, bacterial culture, and most commonly for extracting wax and debris from the ear. Even though they are sometimes handy in our busy schedule, they usually cause much more harm than benefits.

How to control your blood sugar Levels ???

Diabetes is very restrictive - living with the disease however does not imply that you stop enjoying. By bringing about certain changes in your lifestyle, you can still live your life to the fullest. For better management of your disease, these are some of the changes that you can make to improve your blood sugar levels and keep your condition under control.

Refer below Blood sugar levels to know your diabetes status :

Vegetables or fruits which are good for you ?

It is common knowledge that fruits as well as vegetables provide you with a natural combination of large number of nutrients, which help in the overall nourishment of your body. However, there are differences that are quite noticeable. 

Both the categories can be further divided into subcategories:

known facts to most of us unknown !!!

10 Interesting points you should know !!!

1.There are only two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: “abstemious” and “facetious.”

2.The name of all the continents end with the same letter that they start with.

3.There are two credit cards for every person in the United States.

4.TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.

Food items you should not store in fridge / Cold Storage ??

When it comes to storing foods, we all think that the cooler the temperature it is stored at, longer will be the shelf life. However, what most of us fail to realize is that not all foods need to be stored in a freezer. It can do more harm than good. 

List Below are not to store in cool Place/Fridge :

1.Potatoes: Given their high water content, storing in a freezer can make them fluffy, bloated and bland, especially if they are put in a freezer after baking. The texture of the potato in the dishes after freezing can also be change.

2.Milk: While it is common to stash it away in the fridge, remember not to put it in the freezer. When you thaw it, the milk can separate into pieces (curdling) and not be useful to add in your cereal or for your tea. It is best kept outside in the regular cooling area.

3.Eggs: While eggs can be stored in the fridge, there is no need to put the eggs with the shells in the freezer. The water inside can act up and cause the shell to break, leading to attack from bacteria. The eggs could also crack leaving a mess in the freezer. Remove eggs out of the shell, beat up nicely, and store in an airtight container if at all required.

How Important is magnesium to your body ?

We all know about magnesium as a mineral, but what most individuals do not know is the fact that it is a very important mineral for our bodily health. Magnesium is involved with more or less 300 complex metabolic processes in our body, thus earning the title of ‘master mineral’.

Find below the reasons how magnesium is important to you : 

         It is responsible for transportation of calcium  across cell membranes. As such, it helps calcium get into the bone matter. Like we all know, magnesium is anti-inflammatory. It helps in waiving conditions mentioned below:

1.Arthritis 

2.Alzheimer’s disease

3.High blood pressure 

4.Respiratory issue

5.Diabetes

Acidity Home Remedies

Acidity is an ailment that troubles most people regardless of the absence of any other medical condition. It causes discomfort in the chest region along with heart burn and indigestion. If you are distressed with acidity, you may consider undergoing Ayurvedic treatment which would help in alleviating the problem to a great extent.

Is it safe to Drink water before Brushing your Teeth ?

Water effectively constitutes 70-75% of human bodies and keeps us protected from many harmful things. But many people have a frequent question: is it alright to drink water before you brush your teeth? Will it harm your body? Let us discuss the same in this article.

Many people believe that they should not drink water before brushing their teeth because of the bacterias present in saliva after you wake up. But this is a myth and it does not have any scientific logic. When you drink water after waking up before brushing, your saliva goes with the water down into the stomach which results in the killing of the bacteria due to the high acid content inside it. Therefore there is absolutely no harm if you drink water before brushing teeth.

Why Surya Namaskar Is Considered Best For Your Health?

Surya Namaskar literally translates to 'bowing to the sun'. It is a combination of 12 yoga asanas, where the body, mind, and soul are brought into complete synchrony. Surya Namaskar is performed in sets, depending on each person's endurance. Scientifically too, there are multiple benefits from Surya Namaskar. Read on to know the most prominent ones.

How to shine in a New Job . 10 Points to Remember

1.Catch the culture

As you enter a new office, try and become an insider as soon as possible. The best way is to get into the company's culture and follow its nuances. Also try to understand the company policies, unwritten rules, etiquette, jargon and ways of handling tricky situations.

2.Take note, literally

When everything around you is new and you are supposed to learn new processes, the best way is to jot down whatever is being told. You are of course full of questions and you must seek the answers and take notes. This is the best way to tackle the information overload. So whenever you are in doubt later, instead of bugging someone, just refer to the diary.

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Bank exams Maths

 1.Number system 
1. When sum and difference of two numbers (X and Y) are given, then
X = (sum + difference)/2
Y = (sum + difference)/2 

2. Difference between  two digits of  two digit number is  = (Difference in original and
interchanged number)/9 

3. Sum of first n odd numbers is n2 

4. Sum of first n even numbers n(n+1) 

5. Sum of squares of first n natural numbers is n(n+1)(2n+1)/6

6. Sum of cubes of first n natural numbers is [n(n+1)/2]2  

Algebra  :
1. (a+b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2 
2. (a-b)2  = a2 - 2ab + b2 
3. (a+b)2 = (a-b)2 + 4ab 
4. (a-b)2  = (a+b)2 - 4ab 
5. (a+b)3 = a3+b3+3ab(a+b) = a3+b3+3a2b+3ab2 
6. (a-b)3 = a3- b3-3ab(a-b) = a3- b3 - 3a2b + 3ab2 
7. a3+b3  =(a+b)3 - 3ab(a+b) 
8. a3- b3   =(a-b)3 + 3ab(a-b)
9. a2 -b2   = (a-b)(a+b) 
10. a3 +b3  = (a+b)(a2-ab+b2) 
11. a3 - b3  = (a-b)(a2+ab+b2) 
12. am x an   = am+n 
13. am / an   = am – n 
14. (a/b)(m / n) =(b/a)-(m / n) 
15. am / b – n = am x bn 
Ratio and Proportion 
1. If four quantities are in proportion, then Product of Means = Product of Extremes. 
In the proportion a:b::c:d, we have bc = ad 
2. If a:b::c:x, x is called the fourth proportional of a, b, c.                             
a/b = c/x or, x = bc/a.  
3. If two numbers are in a:b ratio and the sum of these numbers is x, then numbers will be
ax/(a+b) and bx/(a+b) respectively   Formulae 
4. If three numbers are in the ratio a:b:c and the sum of these numbers is x, then these numbers
will be ax/(a+b+c), bx/(a+b+c) and cx/(a+b+c) respectively 
5. The ratio of two numbers is a : b. If n is added to each of these numbers, the ratio becomes c
: d. The two numbers will be given as an(c-d)/(ad-bc) and bn(c-d)/(ad-bc) respectively 
6. The ratio of two numbers is a : b. If n is subtracted from each of these numbers, the ratio
becomes c : d. The two numbers are given as an(d-c)/(ad-bc) and bn(d-c)/(ad- bc)
respectively 
7. If the ratio of two numbers is a: b, then the numbers that should be added to each of the
numbers in order to make this ratio c:d is given by (ad-bc)/(c-d) 
8. If the ratio of two numbers is a:b, then the number that should be subtracted from each of
the numbers in order to make this ratio c:d is given by  (bc-ad)/(c-d) 
9. The CP of the item that is cheaper is CPcheaper and the CP of the item that is costlier (dearer) is
CPDearer. The CP of unit quantity of the final mixture is called the Mean Price and is given by
𝐶𝑃𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒    =  𝐶𝑃𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑟 − 𝐶𝑃𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝐶𝑃𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒 − 𝐶𝑃𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑟  
Percentage 
1. a % of b = a x b/100  
2. If A is x% more than B, then B is less than A by
%100 100         x x 
Formulae
3. If A is x% less than B, then B is more than A by  
%100 100        x x 
4. If A is x% of C and B is y% of C, then A = x/y  B 
5. If two numbers are respectively x% and y% more than a third number, then first number is
%100
100 100
y x of the second number and the second number  is % 100 100 100          x y of the first
number        
  6. If two numbers are respectively x% and y% less than a third number, then the first number
is % 100 100 100            y x of the second number and the second number is % 100 100 100          x y of the first
number 
7. If the price of a commodity decreases by P %, then the increase in consumption so that the
expenditure remains same is % 100 100        P P 
8. If the price of a commodity increases by P%, then the reduction in consumption so that the
expenditure remains same is % 100 100        P P 
9. If a number is changed (increased/decreased) successively by x% and y%, then net% change
is given by [x+y+(xy/100)]%, which represents increase or decrease in value according as the
sign is positive or negative 
10. If two parameters A and B are multiplied to get a product and if A is changed  by x% and another parameter B is changed by y%, then the net% change in the product (A  B) is given
[x+y+(xy/100)]%
Formulae 
11. In an examination, the minimum pass percentage is x%. If a student secures y marks and
fails by z marks, then the maximum marks in the examination is 100(y+z)/x 
12. If the present population of a town (or value of an item) be P and the population (or value of
item) changes at r% per annum, then population (or value of item) after n years = nr P        100 1 and the Population (or value of item) n years ago = nr P        100 1 
13. If a number A is increased successively by x% followed by y% and then by z%, then the final
value of A will be    
   
100
1
100
1
100
1
zyx A 
Averages  
1. Average = Sum of quantities/ Number of quantities 
2. Sum of quantities = Average  Number of quantities 
3. The average of first n natural numbers is (n +1)/2 
4. The average of the squares of first n natural numbers is  (n +1)(2n+1)/6 
5. The average of cubes of first n  natural numbers is n(n +1)2/4 
6. The average of first n odd numbers is given by (last odd number +1)/2 
7. The average of first n even numbers is given by (last even number + 2)/2 
8. The average of first n consecutive odd numbers is n
Formulae   
9. The average of squares of first n consecutive even numbers is 2(n+1)(2n+1)/3 
10. The average of squares of consecutive even numbers till n is (n+1)(n+2)/3 
11. The average of squares of squares of consecutive odd numbers till n is n(n+2)/ 3. 
12. If the average of n consecutive numbers is m, then the difference between the smallest and
the largest number is 2(m-1) 
13. If the number of quantities in two groups be n1 and n2 and their average is x and y
respectively, the combined average is  (n1x +n2y)/( n1 + n2) 
14. The average of n quantities is equal to x. When a quantity is removed, the average becomes
y. The value of the removed quantity is n(x-y) + y 
15. The average of n quantities is equal to x. When a quantity is added, the average becomes y.
The value of the new quantity is n(y-x) + y  
Profit and Loss 
1. Gain = SP – CP 
2. Loss = CP - SP 
3. Gain on Rs. 100 is Gain per cent 
4. Gain% = (Gain  100)/CP 
5. Loss on Rs. 100 is Loss per cent 
6. Loss% = (Loss  100)/CP
Formulae 
7. When the Cost Price and Gain per cent are given:
SP = [(100+Gain %)/100] x CP 
8. When the Cost Price and Loss per cent are given:
SP = [(100-Loss %)/100] x CP 
9. When the Selling Price and Gain per cent are given:
CP = [100/(100+Gain %)] x SP 
10. When the Selling Price and Loss per cent are given:
   CP = [100/(100-Loss %)] x SP 
11. When p articles are sold at the cost of q similar articles, the                                 
Profit/Loss % = [(q-p)/p]x100 
12. If two articles are sold at the same price with a profit of x % on one and a loss of x % on the
other, the net loss % = (x2/100)% 
13. If two articles bought at the same price are sold with a profit of x % on one and a loss of x %
on the other, then overall there will be No Profit No Loss   
Simple and Compound Interest 
1. Simple Interest, SI = PTR/100 
2. Principal, P = 100  SI/RT 
3. Rate, R = 100  SI/PT
Formulae 
4. Time, T = 100  SI/RP 
5. Amount, A = P + SI = P + (PTR)/100 
6. If a certain sum of money becomes n times itself at R% p.a. simple interest in T years, then  T = [(n-1)/R]  100 years 
7. If a certain sum of money becomes n times itself in T years at a simple interest, then the time T’ in which it will become m times itself is given by T = (m-1/n-1)  T years 
8. If a certain sum of money P lent out at SI amounts to A1 in T1 years and to A2 in T2 years,
then  
P = (A1T2-A2T1)/(T2-T1),    R = (A1 – A2)/(A1T2 - A2T1)  100% 
9. If a certain sum of money P lent out for a certain time T amounts to A1 at R1% per annum
and to A2 at R2% per annum, then 
P = (A2R1-A1R2)/(R1-R2)  T = (A1-A2)/(A2R1-A1R2)  100 years 
10. Compound Interest,  CI = 𝑃 1 + 𝑅 100
  𝑛 − 𝑃    = 𝑃  1 + 𝑅 100
𝑛
− 1   
11. Amount, A = 𝑃 1 + 𝑅 100
𝑛
 ,  if interest is payable annually 
12. Amount, A = 𝑃 1 + 𝑅′ 100
𝑛′
, R’= R/2, n’ = 2n; if interest is payable half-yearly 
13. Amount, A =𝑃 1 + 𝑅′′ 100
𝑛′′
, R’’= R/4, n’’ = 4n; if interest is payable quarterly 
14. When time is fraction of a year, say 43 4
 years, then Amount, 
      A = 𝑃 1 +
𝑅 100
4
× 1 +
3 4
 𝑅
100
  
15. When Rates are different for different years, say, R1, R2, R3 for 1st , 2nd  & 3rd  years
respectively, then, Amount = 𝑃 1 +
𝑅1 100
  1 +
𝑅2 100
  1 +
𝑅3 100
  
16. In general, interest is considered to be Simple unless otherwise stated.  
Time and Work 
1. If 1/n of a work is done by A in one day, then A will take n days to complete the full work. 
2. If  A can do a piece do a piece of work in X days and B can do the same work in Y days, then
both of them working together will do the same work in XY/(X+Y) days 
3. If A, B and C, while working alone, can complete a work in X, Y and Z days respectively,
then they will together complete the work in XYZ/(XY+YZ+ZX) days 
4. If A does 1/nth of a work in m hours, then to complete the full work A will take nxm hours. 
5. If A and B can together finish a piece of work in X days, B and C in Y days and C and A in Z
days, then
a) A, B and C working together will finish the job in (2XYZ/XY+YZ+ZX) days. b) A alone will finish the job in (2XYZ/XY+YZ- ZX) days.
c) B alone will finish the job in (2XYZ/ZX+XY- YZ) days.  d) C alone will finish the job in (2XYZ/ZX+YZ- XY) days. 
6. If A can finish a work in X days and B is k times efficient than A, then the time taken by both
A and B working together to complete the work is X/(1+k). 
7. If A and B working together can finish a work in X days and B is k times efficient than A,
then the time taken by A working alone to complete the work is (k+1)X  and B working
alone to complete the work is (k+1/k)X.  
Time and Distance 
1. 1 Kmph = (5/18) m/s 
2. 1 m/s = (18/5) Kmph 
3. Speed(S) = Distance(d)/Time(t) 
4. Average Speed = Total distance/Total Time = (d1+d2)/(t1+t2) 
5. When d1 = d2 , Average speed = 2S1S2/(S1+S2),  where S1 and S2 are the speeds for covering d1
and d2 respectively 
6. When t1 = t2 , Average speed = (S1+S2)/2,  where S1 and S2 are the speeds during t1 and t2
respectively 
7. Relative speed when moving in opposite direction is S1 +S2 
8. Relative speed when moving in same direction is S1 - S2 
9. A person goes certain distance (A to B) at a speed of S1 kmph and returns back (B to A) at a
speed of S2 kmph. If he takes T hours in all, the distance between A and  B is T(S1S2/S1+S2)

10. When two trains of lengths l1 and l2 respectively travelling at the speeds of s1 and s2
respectively cross each other in time t, then the equation is given as s1+s2 = (l1+l2)/t 
11. When a train of lengths l1 travelling at a speed s1 overtakes another train of length l2
travelling at speed s2 in time t, then the equation is given as s1 - s2 = (l1+l2)/t  
12. When a train of lengths l1 travelling at a speed s1  crosses a platform/bridge/tunnel of length
l2 in time t, then the equation is given as s1 = (l1+l2)/t 
13. When a train of lengths l travelling at a speed s  crosses a pole/pillar/flag post in time t, then
the equation is given as s = l/t 
14. If two persons A and B start at the same time from two points P and Q towards each other
and after crossing they take T1 and T2 hours in reaching Q and P respectively, then (A’s speed)/(B’s speed) =T2/ T1  
Mensuration
Circle: 
1. Diameter, D = 2r  
2. Area = r2 sq. units 
3. Circumference = 2r units 
Square: 
4. Area = a2 sq. units  
5. Perimeter = 4a units 
6. Diagonal, d =  2 a units 
Rectangle: 
7. Area = l x b sq. units 
8. Perimeter = 2(l+b) units 
9. Diagonal, d =  𝑙2 + 𝑏2 units 
Scalene Triangle: 
10. Area =  𝑠 𝑠 − 𝑎  𝑠 − 𝑏 (𝑠 − 𝑐) sq. units; s = (a+b+c)/2 
11. Perimeter = (a+b+c) units 
Isosceles Triangle: 
12. Area = 𝑏 4
 4𝑎2 − 𝑏2 sq units 
13. Perimeter = 2a + b units
  b = base length; a = equal side length 
Equilateral Triangle: 
14. Area =  3 4
𝑎2 sq. units
15. Perimeter = 3a units 
a = side of the triangle 
Right-angled triangle: 
16.  Area = (½)b x h sq. units 
17. Perimeter = b + h + hypotenuse 
18. Hypotenuse =  𝑏2 + ℎ2 units 
Cuboid: 
19. Volume = (Cross section area  height)  =  l  b  h cubic units 
20. Lateral Surface Area (LSA) = 2[(l+b)h] sq. units 
21. Total surface area (TSA) = 2(lb+bh+hl) sq. units 
22. Length of the diagonals = 2 22 h bl   units 
Cube: 
23. Volume = a3 cubic units 
24. LSA  =  4 a2  sq. units 
25. TSA =  6a2 sq. units
26. Length of diagonal = a3 units  
Sphere: 
27. Volume  = (4/3) r3 cubic units 
28.  Surface Area = 4r2 sq. units 
29. If R and r are the external and internal radii of a spherical shell, then its Volume = 4/3[R3-r3]
cubic units 
Hemisphere: 
30. Volume = (2/3)r3 cubic units 
31. TSA = 3r2 sq. units 
Cylinder: 
32. Volume = r2h cubic units 
33. Curved surface Area (CSA) (excludes the areas of the top and bottom circular regions) = 2rh sq. units 
34. TSA = Curved Surface Area + Areas of the top and bottom circular regions =       2rh + 2r2=2r[r+h] sq. units
Cone: 
35. Volume = (1/3)r2h cubic Units
36. Slant Height of cone,    l = 2 2 hr  units 
37. CSA = rl sq. units 
38. TSA = r(r+l) sq. units 
Trigonometry  
1. Right Triangle Definition 
Assume that: 
0 < 𝜃 < 𝜋 2
 or 0° < 𝜃 < 90°      
sin𝜃 =
𝑜𝑝𝑝 ℎ𝑦𝑝
  cosec𝜃 =
ℎ𝑦𝑝 𝑜𝑝𝑝
cos𝜃 =
𝑎𝑑𝑗 ℎ𝑦𝑝
  sec𝜃 =
ℎ𝑦𝑝 𝑎𝑑𝑗
cos𝜃= 𝑜𝑝𝑝 𝑎𝑑𝑗
  cot𝜃 =
𝑎𝑑𝑗 𝑜𝑝𝑝 
2. Tangent cotangent Identities 
tan𝜃 =
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃
   cot𝜃 = 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃
3. Reciprocal Identities 
sin𝜃 =
1 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝜃
   cosec𝜃 =
1 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃
cos𝜃 =
1 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃
   sec𝜃 =
1 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃
tan𝜃 =
1 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃
   cot𝜃 =
1 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃  
4. Pythagorean Identities 
sin2𝜃 + cos2𝜃 = 1
tan2𝜃 + 1 = sec2𝜃
1 + cot2𝜃 = cosec2𝜃 
5. Even and Odd Formulas
sin (-𝜃) = - sin𝜃  cosec (-𝜃) = - cosec 𝜃
cos(-𝜃) =  cos𝜃  sec(-𝜃) = sec𝜃
tan (-𝜃) = - tan𝜃     cot (-𝜃) = - cot𝜃 
6. Double Angle Formulas 
sin(2𝜃) = 2 sin𝜃 cos𝜃
cos (2𝜃) = cos2𝜃 - sin2𝜃
                = 2 cos2𝜃 - 1
                 = 1 – 2 sin2𝜃
tan (2𝜃) =
2𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃 1−𝑡𝑎𝑛 2𝜃  
7. Half Angle Formulas
sin𝜃 = ±  1−cos⁡ (2𝜃) 2
cos𝜃 = ±  1+cos⁡ (2𝜃) 2
tan𝜃 = ± 
1−cos⁡ (2𝜃) 1+cos⁡ (2𝜃) 
8. Sum and Difference Formulas
sin (A ± B) = sinA cosB ± cosA sinB
cos (A ± B) = cosA cosB ∓ sinA sinB
tan (A ± B) =
tan 𝐴 ±tan 𝐵 1 ∓ tan 𝐴 tan 𝐵
9. Product to Sum Formulas 
sinA sinB = 1 2
 [cos (A - B) – cos (A + B)]
cosA cosB = 1 2
 [cos (A - B) + cos (A + B)]
sinA cosB = 1 2
 [sin (A + B) + sin (A - B)]
cosA sinB = 1 2
 [sin (A + B) - sin (A - B)] 
10. Sum to Product Formulas 
sinA + sinB = 2 sin ( 𝐴+𝐵 2
) cos (
𝐴−𝐵 2
)
sinA - sinB = 2 cos ( 𝐴+𝐵 2
) sin ( 𝐴−𝐵 2
)
cosA + cosB = 2 cos ( 𝐴+𝐵 2
) cos ( 𝐴−𝐵 2
)
cosA - cosB = - 2 sin ( 𝐴+𝐵 2
) sin ( 𝐴−𝐵 2
) 
11. Co function  Formulas 
Sin ( 𝜋 2
− 𝜃) = cos𝜃         cos ( 𝜋 2
− 𝜃) = sin 𝜃
cosec ( 𝜋 2
− 𝜃) = sec𝜃      sec ( 𝜋 2
− 𝜃) = cos𝑒𝑐𝜃
tan ( 𝜋 2
− 𝜃) = cot𝜃          cot ( 𝜋 2
− 𝜃) = tan𝜃  

Interview Tips

BEST QUESTIONS FOR INTERVIEW

1. Tell me about yourself:
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short
statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound
rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise.
Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to
the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest
back and work up to the present.

2. Why did you leave your last job?Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major
problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers
or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep
smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an
opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking
reasons.

3. What experience do you have in this field?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for.
If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.

4. Do you consider yourself successful?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good
explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are
on track to achieve the others.

5. What do co-workers say about you?Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific
statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith
Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known. It
is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself.

6. What do you know about this organization?This question is one reason to do some research on the organization
before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are
going. What are the current issues and who are the major players?

7. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?
Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide
variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement.
Have some good ones handy to mention.

8. Are you applying for other jobs?
Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus
on this job and what you can do for this organization. Anything else is
a distraction.

9. Why do you want to work for this organization?
This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the
research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely
important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term
career goals.

10. Do you know anyone who works for us?
Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This
can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not
relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought
of.

11. What kind of salary do you need?
A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if
you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like,
That’s a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position?
In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not,
say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide
range.

12. Are you a team player?You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready.
Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather
than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag,
just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point.

13. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I’d like
it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I’m doing a good job.

14. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you
like to fire people. At the same time, you will do it when it is the
right thing to do. When it comes to the organization versus the
individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the
organization. Remember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in
force.

15. What is your philosophy towards work?
The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here.
Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That’s the
type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a
benefit to the organization.

16. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type
of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it.

17. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying
negative things about the people or organization involved.

18. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization
You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to
highlight your best points as they relate to the position being
discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.

19. Why should we hire you?Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not
mention any other candidates to make a comparison.

20. Tell me about a suggestion you have madeHave a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted
and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work
applied for is a real plus.

21. What irritates you about co-workers?This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with
anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get
along with folks is great.

22. What is your greatest strength?
Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples:
Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability
to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your
professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude

23. Tell me about your dream job.
Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you
are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another
job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with
this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something
like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and
can’t wait to get to work.

24. Why do you think you would do well at this job?Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.

25. What are you looking for in a job?See answer # 23

26. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization,
violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will
label you as a whiner.

27. What is more important to you: the money or the work?
Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is
no better answer.

28. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
There are numerous good possibilities:
Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise,
Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver

29. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of
your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former
boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and
develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.

30. What has disappointed you about a job?
Don’t get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include:
Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction Company did
not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility.

31. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an
example that relates to the type of position applied for.

32. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?
Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want
another job more than this one.

33. What motivates you to do your best on the job?
This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are:
Challenge, Achievement, Recognition

34. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?
This is up to you. Be totally honest.

35. How would you know you were successful on this job?
Several ways are good measures:
You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a
success.Your boss tell you that you are successful

36. Would you be willing to relocate if required?You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if
you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get
the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems
later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself
future grief.

37. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead ofyour own?This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about
the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes.

38. Describe your management style.Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like progressive,
salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions
depending on which management expert you listen to. The situational
style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the
situation, instead of one size fits all.

39. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make
it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An
example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and
thus throwing coordination off.

40. Do you have any blind spots?Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind
spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do
their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them.

41. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.

42. Do you think you are overqualified for this position?Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well
qualified for the position.

43. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about,
bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working
quick learner.

44. What qualities do you look for in a boss?
Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of
humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All
bosses think they have these traits.

45. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute betweenothers.Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique
and not the dispute you settled.

46. What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out.

47. Describe your work ethic.Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to
get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.

48. What has been your biggest professional disappointment?Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show
acceptance and no negative feelings.

49. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.
Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.

50. Do you have any questions for me?Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on? are
examples.