Precision industry

Well well have neglegted you. no NOT MUCH ITS ONLY THAT I DON'T
HAVE ACCESS DIRECT ACCESS TO NET in NAL and so i am not able to post
what i write there.

Well will carry a floppy now and save them there and then upload this
when i get time. hope that will do and i will keep only one page
for writing my experinces.

3 things i have learnt till now are....

1. NAL is the premier lab mainly because it is and outsourcing lab
where every aero firm of india outsouces hits projects and
experiments. So its always on the hard push and that makes it produce
results.

2. In NAL there are lots of good people but only thing is that
the number of unworthy people is more than the worthy one. Some of
them are even not concerned .

3. Greatest lesson that i learnt is that don't compromise on
results. You ae in a precesion industry and so there is no room for
error and you minimize or better eliminate that

I thing the last thing is most important and i am trying to do this
by practicing to be precise and to make less and less mistakes untill
i make no mistakes at all..

Well got to go now, my next post will be probably on the finds of
what happened in the june 05 results!!!

NAL NAL and NAL

Hi there ,

To give you an update on what i am doing this days. Well i am Doing
UN - paid training in NAL. NAL,the lab recognised as one of CSIR's
best-managed national laboratories undertaking over a hundred high
science high technology R&D projects in aerospace, is the place i am
from 8 to 6 every weekdays!!!!

It was established on 1 June 1959 with offices in Delhi and moved to
Bangalore on 1 March 1960. I am at the bellur campus and for all
those guys who don't know why it is the bellur campus!! Its
because the lab is on the banks of the Bellandur lake. Yes that
ugly, stinky stream that you see while heading for it in the NAL
bus is the bellandur lake, once pure, but today a stream of nalla!!!
Tanks to us!!! But lets not talk of the environment now, this
is my roommates field and i would like to leave this to him to
write about.

Anyway this NAL campus houses the Nilakantan wind tunnele, named
after the first director of NAL Dr P Nilakantan (1910-1964). IT was
his passion and the drive that erected this 1.2m x 1.2m trisonic
wind tunnel !! And to all those folks in NAl who walk by the
wind tunnel, without bothering to take a second look, next time you
are near this structure do remember that every Indian aerospace
vehicle has graduated out of this remarkable facility!!!

For all those whose interest has sparked can know more about
these and more by following this links mentioned below

http://www.cmmacs.ernet.in/nal/pages/nwtf.htm
Story of Nilakantan National Trisonic Aerodynamic Facilities

http://www.cmmacs.ernet.in/nal/pages/wtstory.htm
The Story of NAL's Wind Tunnels,a remarkable saga of engineering

achievement in the early years after Indian Independence

http://www.cmmacs.ernet.in/nal/pages/history.htm
History of NAL

Well that what there is to tell, but before i let you leave,
tell me something who pays for my training. No looking back is
allowed. If you have read the story you will know it!! (clue It
was mentioned in the very first line!!)

anyway enjoy the ride and do visit back

Long absence

IT has been a long absence, well was busy with things happening
here. To give you an idea. I am in Bangalore, the it capital and
as I learnt after steeping on my first auto ride from Bangalore
city station to moonekolala , the aerospace capital as well.
There are so many aerospace establishments here, getting to see these
big buildings having the names GTRE, ADE, HAL, NAL ISRO CARS, etc
all in one auto ride was a elevating experience for a aesi student
like me who has only heard about this organizations and gave one
the feeling of having arrived!!

Truly it was great.

Well now on I guess , in this blog you will hear more about
Bangalore and my experiences here, so be prepared.

I will also highlight the things I face here as I get to go inside
this wonderful organizations, which are pillars of Indian aerospace!!!
And I don't think there will be a long absence between this posts
hopefully!!!

artificial intelligence

http://ai-depot.com/Features/Tutorials.html

good tutorials on

Dealing with natural language and parsing sentences to extract meaning
can be tricky. This tutorial explains one way of dealing with the
problem using lambda calculus. There are many possible applications of
such techniques, including bots that can understand orders.

Fuzzy logic tutorial

http://www.seattlerobotics.org/encoder/mar98/fuz/fl_part1.html

this link has a fuzzy logic tutorial and many references

Fuzzy logic

Well this blog is not only for my experiences at NAl but also a
way to keep myselp updated on things i have thought and i would
like to pursue next.

So in this regard, fuzzy logic is the thing that i would like to
study more and more. this is an area i would like to explore in my
programming.

I don't know how much progresssed has been made in this regard but
in india, i think definetly fuzzy logic has a good future and
need.

Second day in NAL

Second day in NAl and i already have the direction in which i have
to go. Mr ramamurthy sir has given me the instructions and
directions on what i need to do and what he intends from me. He has
advced me to learn Visual basic as my project will involve that
software.

so off i go had to make a program to calculate thrust!!

first day in NAL

So i am in NAL now working under a reputed propulsion scientist Dr
S ramamurthy. Well so what will i need to do now. what i will take
from here.

Well lots of things.

i will lern MATLAB, CFD and FEM anad apart from this i will take and
rub off the dedication that Dr ramamurthy employes. I will catch his
spirit and thininking in scientific and will make him proud of
having meas a project trainee. I want to make him feel that i am
capaple of great things.

I desire him to take the mentor role of that long ago Mr neogi my
maths teacher took. HE boosted me to the place i am now and i hope
and feel that Dr ramamurthy will do the smae with me.

I will dedicate my time effort in fullfilling his projects and hope
to help him thus.

and this blog will reprsent my feeling, acheivements, failures here.

50 COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Well the following entry or post is in the category of gems of
OURAeSI so enjoy the great stuff given by thamizh thaen.

Well all i can say is keep it up thamizh thaen!!!

Review these typical interview questions and think
about how you would answer them. Read the questions listed; you will also
find some strategy suggestions with it.

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 made

Have 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 thisjob?

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 theorganization ahead of your 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 ofexperience?

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 between others.

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.

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Moon ride

Hi folks

In honor of the first manned Moon landing, which took place on July
20, 1969, Google has added some NASA imagery to the Google Maps
interface to help you pay your own visit to "Chanda mama"

Goto http://moon.goole.com to view it.

Actually its nice. But then i think they could have done better.

well don't go for my words, do check it yourself