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List Of Books For Your RC Preparation
Management
Any Edition Of Harvard Business Review
Case Studies Of Business World Magazine
What They Don’t Teach You At Harvard Business School-Mark H McCormack

Physics/Science
Brief History Of Time – Stephen Hawking
Any Work Of Isaac Assimov
The Tao Physics – Fritjof Capra

Philosophy
Zen And The Art Of Motor Cycle Maintenance
The Fountainhead-Ayn Rand

Abstract Topic
Futureshock Or Power Shift Or Third Wave -Alvin Toffler

Literacy Works
To kill a mocking bird – harper lee
Alchemist
God Of Small Things-Arundhati Roy
Midnight’s Childeren – Salman Rushdie

Business
Made In Japan – Akio Morito
Built To Last – Tom Peters And Water Man
The machine that changed the world
Art of war sun tzu
Only paranoid survive – Andy s groove

Religion
Any Book Written By Swami Vivekanand

Sports
Idols By Sunil Gavaskar

General
Uncommon Wisdom-Fritjof Capra

Law
Any Of Johan Grisham’s Works

Medical
Doctors By Erich Segal

Anthropology/Sociology
Manwatching
The Naked Ape- Desmond Morri

CAT, as you all are aware of by now, tests an MBA aspirant’s abilities in
three different sections, namely Â* Quantitative ability (QA), Data
interpretation (DI) & Logical Reasoning (LR) and Verbal Ability
constituted by the English usage (EU) and Reading comprehension (RC) portions. In this article, we will look at how our reading habits, if properly
channelized can be effectively used to enhance our CAT preparation in a variety of ways, especially in the Verbal part.

During the 90s till 1998 the verbal section constituted around 50-60%
of the total questions thereby giving the edge to those with good command over the language especially since a lot of vocabulary based questions were asked.

But from 1999 the trend changed, now all three sections have equal
weightage The pattern and type of questions also showed a distinct change in 2001, stress was more on usage of words while regulars like Para jumbles were dropped. The best way to gather them will be general reading.

Even though all the coaching institutes give word list they serve only a limited purpose as the stress in CAT is on usage of words and phrases rather than on their dictionary meaning.
Another aspect (especially looking at the last year paper) as far as CAT
questions regarding reading comprehension are concerned is that they were relatively easy as far as the length and the subject matter of the
passages were concerned. But the questions were largely essence-centric as opposed to the data-centric questions which were asked in previous CAT examinations.

It could have been cracked with ease provided the reader was used to
reading a wide variety of topics and assimilate new information very fast.
Keeping this in mind the 3 most effective weapons in our hands will be :
Vocabulary with stress on idiomatic usage Extremely fast reading speed
Reading a wide variety of topics

Now let us see how our reading habits can help us achieve all the 3
above-mentioned objectives. We all usually indulge in two distinct
types of
reading, which are performed differently Â*
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§ Pleasure reading Â* Comics, novels etc.
§ Study / Information reading Â* Academic books, Newspapers,
Magazines etc.

But, CAT or any other MBA entrance requires a combination of
’skimming’ and
demanding’ reading.

For this I would recommend a regular reading of atleast two newspapers
like The Hindu, Economist, Business Standard etc. and atleast one
magazine like Frontline. The input you will receive in terms of
language and content is unbeatable. Specially spend more time on the editorial section.
Those of you who find it difficult to get a copy, can always browse
through the online editions available at www.economist.com, www.hindugrouponnet etc.

Lets start with vocabulary. In addition to reading that is mentioned
above, lots of resources are available on the net like www.yourdictionary.com which sends you a new word with meaning and usage by mail every day for free, so do search for these and similar resources in the web. Another good one is the word power booklets published by Readers Digest. So please ensure that you spend around 2 hours on general reading. By any means possible build a large repertoire of words and be clear as to their usage.

Second is speed-reading which is immensely beneficial for attempting
RC. The good thing about RC is that once you have gone through the passage properly the chances of making mistakes is minimal. In CAT you can expect passages from such diverse topics like psychology and economics to rocket science and medicine, like in 2001 there was a passage from a critique on a Kurosowa film. You can also try some speed reading techniques, which can make a dramatic improvement to your reading speed. Some interesting softwares are available for it too on the net. www.google.com can be used to lead you to an invaluable treasure trove of such resources (type in keywords “speed reading techniques”.

The third issue is that of diverse reading. As mentioned above, most
of the passages are not what we read in day-to-day life. Whenever we read something with which we are not conversant with, the technical terms and nuances involved prove to be a red herring. They require more understanding than a topic we already know about. A commerce graduate would like a topic on say mutual funds while a software engineer would love a passage on say data storage mechanism. While its agreed that one can not be an expert in all the fields at once, the more diverse once reading habits are, the better are his chances of increasing his comfort level with new topics.

Finally, as a bonus, your general awareness, which is of paramount
importance for GDs as well as Interviews, improve exponentially too.
Remember that one needs to stress more on opinions formed over issues, rather than remember facts and figures. One needs to consciously try and create one’s own stand on issues. For this reading editorials would be extremely beneficial, especially sections like Black&White which
features on the Sunday Times of India.

Some other Principles which can be used for effective reading for RC are:

Ø Make a reading speed check everyday. This means that always
keep an eye on your reading speed and count the number of words you are able to read and understand on a daily basis.

Ø Try to push your speed everyday. Comprehension will pick up in due course of time.

Ø Read the editorials everyday and try to summarize the main points.
Also time your reading in the editorial.

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1. Can we declare a static function as virtual?
Ans: No. The virtual function mechanism is used on the specific object that determines which virtual function to call. Since the static functions are not any way related to objects, they cannot be declared as virtual.
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2. Can user-defined object be declared as static data member of another class?
Ans: Yes. The following code shows how to initialize a user-defined object.
#include
class test
{
int i ;
public :
test ( int ii = 0 )
{ i = ii ; }
} ;
class sample
{
static test s ;
} ;
test sample::s ( 26 ) ;
Here we have initialized the object s by calling the one-argument constructor. We can use the same convention to initialize the object by calling multiple-argument constructor.
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3. What is forward referencing and when should it be used?
Ans: Consider the following program:
class test
{
public :
friend void fun ( sample, test ) ;
} ;
class sample
{
public :
friend void fun ( sample, test ) ;
} ;
void fun ( sample s, test t )
{ // code }
void main( )
{
sample s ;
test t ;
fun ( s, t ) ;
}
This program would not compile. It gives an error that sample is undeclared identifier in the statement friend void fun ( sample, test ) ; of the class test. This is so because the class sample is defined below the class test and we are using it before its definition. To overcome this error we need to give forward reference of the class sample before the definition of class test. The following statement is the forward reference of class sample. Forward referencing is generally required when we make a class or a function as a friend.
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4. The istream_withassign class has been derived from the istream class and overloaded assignment operator has been added to it. The _withassign classes are much like their base classes except that they include overloaded assignment operators. Using these operators the objects of the _withassign classes can be copied. The istream, ostream, and iostream classes are made uncopyable by making their overloaded copy constructor and assignment operators private.
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5. How do I write my own zero-argument manipulator that should work same as hex?
Ans: This is shown in following program.
#include
ostream& myhex ( ostream &o )
{
o.setf ( ios::hex) ;
return o ;
}
void main( )
{
cout << endl << myhex << 2000 ;
}
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6. We all know that a const variable needs to be initialized at the time of declaration. Then how come the program given below runs properly even when we have not initialized p?
#include
void main( ) {
const char *p ;
p = “A const pointer” ;
cout << p ;
}
Ans: The output of the above program is ‘A const pointer’. This is because in this program p is declared as ‘const char*’ which means that value stored at p will be constant and not p and so the program works properly
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The most important step in securing a job is to get an interview call. A resume that stands out from others is needed to get that opportunity. Many job seekers make basic mistakes with their résumés – mistakes that often end up denying them the interviews they deserve. Though securing a job depends a lot on your abilities, presenting yourself in the best possible manner is imperative, and a résumé is the first step of that process. Keep the following things in mind when writing a résumé:

Length
Contrary to popular belief, a résumé does not necessarily fit in one page. Your résumé can be of any number of pages; the only rule that applies here is that the length should be appropriate, according to your qualifications, experience and achievements. If in doubt, follow the general rule that less than five years experience probably only requires one page.

Typing errors
A résumé has to be perfect. Proofread it over and over again. When you are sure it’s perfect, have others go through it and point out the mistakes. There should be no errors of spelling, grammar and vocabulary. Mistakes portray a casual approach and can ruin your chances of being called for an interview.

Easy reading
Spend some time working on the layout of the résumé. It should be designed in a way that makes it is easy to read and highlights your key strengths clearly. If your résumé is badly laid out, disorganised or hard to read, it will be discarded before the reader knows how qualified you are.

Project yourself
Think of a résumé as an advertisement for a product, only this time the product is you. Just like any other advertisement, on a résumé, positioning is everything. The person who receives your résumé will scan it quickly perhaps, often no longer than half-a-minute to determine whether you can help their company. Your résumé is the most effective tool in showing them that you can. Many people do not compose a résumé that highlights their abilities effectively. They have problems charting out their strengths and matching them with the employers’ requirement. Every jobseeker has ‘buying motivators’ – contributions that you have made in your career that would encourage a company to hire you. Think about the areas in which you have made useful contributions to your previous jobs and bring out your achievements.

Right focus
Don’t start with what you want. Recruiters don’t like it because it focuses on the needs of the job seeker rather than the needs of the potential employer. Consider this statement: “Seeking a senior executive position with a progressive employer where I can contribute to the development of product brands and work with intelligent, dedicated people.” The employer does not care what you want. Instead, try using a statement that concisely explains what you have to offer. For instance something like: “Senior Executive with 10 years experience promoting product brand.” Now the reader can immediately see your value to the company. For even greater impact, modify this statement according to the post applied for, so that the employer immediately sees a match between his needs and your skills.

Specify your contributions
You can make your achievements more meaningful by providing specific details. Don’t say something vague like ‘contributed to company sales’. This says nothing about your actual contribution. Instead, be specific about what you did: ‘Conducted market analysis for the product to determine design and mechanics. Led changes to original design specifications despite initial developer objections. Received critical acclaim and sold over four lakh units’. This level of detail shows the employer the extent of your contributions and can expect what you will deliver in the future.

Outline achievements and responsibilities
Don’t provide a list of previous job responsibilities, which most employers already know about, without showing what results you achieved. Focus most of your résumé on the results you accomplished, not the regular duties of your job. For example: Made money for the company Helped the company save money or reduce costs Implemented processes that save time or increase work productivity Improved company’s competitive advantage in the market Enhanced corporate image or building company’s reputation in its industry

White lies
Resume integrity is critical. Many people admit to adding that little white lie to their resume, to make their case for that job just that little bit stronger. Maybe you changed your title to ‘Administration Manager’ even though you had no staff to supervise. Perhaps you omitted to tell them that you didn’t finish that degree. Employers have become more alert about resumes, and will cross check any tall claims, or anything that doesn’t sound plausible.

Are you too modest?
Too many people play down their achievements. While you should never exaggerate on a résumé, you should definitely take credit for the things you’ve accomplished. Some people feel uncomfortable boasting on paper, preferring to explain in an interview. But if your résumé doesn’t evoke interest, you may never get that opportunity.

Avoid irrelevant information
Don’t list your hobbies unless they directly support your qualifications for the position. Don’t delve into the details of your marital status or the number of children you have. Don’t mention political or religious volunteer work unless it directly relates to the position you are applying for. Any personal information runs the risk of turning the reader off. When you send out your résumé, it must speak specifically about you. Your résumé has to make your sales pitch in a clear and compelling manner. Invest the time to make it exceptional and you will see an immediate increase in the response rate.