Interview with Mohammad Yasin Lak

- Hello Yasin. You are one of Iran's most sought after physique athletes. What got you started in this industry? From the age of about fifteen, I always knew I wanted to have muscles. I didn't really know how I would get them but watching movies and sports events, I'd see muscular men and want to be like them. When I started to play football, weight lifting was part of my training regime. That was when I got fascinated with bodybuilding. What is it about your look that makes you so popular do you think? I guess it's because I have good proportions and shape. I look athletic and healthy, while still carrying a decent amount of muscle; most people seem to be able to relate to my physique as apposed to the misshapen mass monsters. Tell me more about your background in bodybuilding. What titles have you won, and what has been your greatest moment in the sport? I started to compete on stage as a physique contender in 2015. I won 7 consecutive gold medals at Tehran regional competitions and finally became Iran’s physique champion in the National championship games held in Sari. Two months later, I was a member of the national bodybuilding team, chosen to compete in Spain world championship competitions. My physique actually bloomed at my first international competition, where I stood on stage next to one of the Iranian legendary physique champions, Mohammad Kashanaki, at Mr. Olympia 2016 and I won the bronze medal in a breath-taking performance. I kept my title as Iran’s reigning physique champion for the second time and were again chosen as a member of the Iranian national bodybuilding team. A month later, I competed at Iranian prestigious worker’s federation championships and became a member of the workers' national team to appear on stage at Mr. Olympia competitions held in India. I chose to prepare for this event over joining the national bodybuilding team, due to these competitions being held at the same time. I traveled with the workers' national team and won Mr. Olympia’s bronze medal, which was a great accomplishment for my carrier and one of the greatest moments of my life. I've participated in 16 different national and international events and won 10 gold medals, 3 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals. Do you stay in shape year-round? As a physique athlete, what is required of you as far as maintaining a certain appearance? Normally I try to stay in good shape year-round. As competitors, we are required to be in peak condition for every stage we appear on. If we turn up out of shape, it's a major setback for our career. Do you consider yourself strong-minded? How does your mindset influence your life? Yes, I consider myself very strong-minded. I'm not sure where it came from except maybe my father teaching me while training that the harder I work, the more I will achieve. Then I took this a step further where if I knew I wanted something very badly and I worked as hard as humanly possible, then there's nothing stopping me from getting what I want. When I get what I want it's all worth it. Knowing you can have whatever you want in life, if only you work hard enough to get it, makes it easier to push yourself to the brink constantly to get it.I guess I just want to be the best version of myself. What separates a champion from a non-champion in your view, and why? I think a champion is the one who is willing to push the hardest over and over without giving up, always having his or her eye on the goal. And also a champion is the one who wants the goal more than anyone else. Pretty simple really, but it does take guts. What are your immediate goals? Currently, I'm totally focused on taking my physique to the next level. Although I spent most of my time on my clients and my research, I try to gain more muscle and improve my conditioning. What would you like to achieve in long term? My biggest goal is to become a pro athlete and I have a long-term plan for upcoming international physique competitions which I think would surprise my fans.Also, I'm working on my second book on sports science, training, diet, and contest preparation. Thank you for your time, Yasin. I'm sure you will achieve all your goals. Thank you too, I also want to thank my fans for all their support throughout my career. I love all of you guys and I want you to know, I'm just getting started!
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Jobseekers in the UAE to benefit

Jobseekers took a sigh of relief, as they saw new opportunities trickling in on job boards and their inbox, following the easing of lockdown restrictions. But the balance between the number of opportunities available and the number of jobseekers in the country is making it a largely employers’ market. Yet it is safe to say hiring in the region is seeing a rebound. In comparison to other major markets where rehiring slowed and layoffs continued in August, the UAE has been on an upward curve since June. Jobs are back at 56 per cent of what they were at the same time last year, as recorded by i12WRK, a UAE-based online recruitment platform. Industries such as healthcare, pharmacy, FMCG and essential goods, IT support and cyber security, and e-commerce witnessed boom in demand, continued hiring and robust opportunities for full-time, part-time, seasonal and overnight employees. Having adjusted to changing needs, the local talent market saw increased opportunities with small to mid-sized companies. Roles that were most in demand on the i12WRK platform included salesperson, customer service, cashier, delivery drivers, registered nurse, technicians, IT support, network engineers and project managers. These jobs from various functional areas required experience of not more than four years and fell within the salary bracket of under Dh8,000. Employable skills in a competitive market With higher traction in categories that required experience of less than five years, these job vacancies attracted an increased number of applicants than it would normally do, including applications from overqualified candidates. Eighty per cent of i12WRK’s registered users had applied to at least one position with total number of applicants per job going up to 1,000, a 56 per cent increase from the numbers in March 2020. When employers have a choice to pick from a pool of incredibly qualified candidates, they have been able to negotiate hard on salaries. Finding a steady ground Though the findings underline that it’s an employers’ market right now, the seekers are very conscious when accepting job offers and salary is not the only criterion. A survey conducted by i12WRK was able to capture some of the factors determining the decisions of the seekers. Jobseekers feel finding a job is harder now and are more concerned about the company’s culture and values while accepting offers. They take into consideration how the company managed their employees during the pandemic, whether they were layoffs or salary cuts. Job security has become an important criterion in decision making. The demand side of hiring Companies hiring today have an increased preference for candidates who are available in the UAE and can join immediately. Things are changing fast for everyone. Companies are faced with the same uncertainty as individuals and their hiring is guided by their urgency. They are hiring only when necessary and want to take quick calls before things change again. i12WRK noticed job offers being rolled out in a day’s time and companies are expecting new employees to start as early as the next day. Employers across industries are also becoming more flexible with their requirements. The new normal has led employers to move the focus from job-specific tasks to additional digital skills in candidates to work remotely, and to adapt to new operating technologies. Employers are making decisions based on the value add a candidate brings and soft skills such as adaptability and flexibility, and it becomes essential for jobseekers to showcase how they have managed and come out of challenges. In the current travel environment the number of new jobseekers entering the country is low. This gives candidates within the country an advantage as recruiters dive into the available pool of resources to pick their star candidates. Being based in a Covid-19-controlled environment is also a major plus for companies hiring. From a cost-to-company perspective, hiring from locally available seekers ticks all checkboxes for employers. Technology-enabled tools in hiring such as video cover letters and virtual interviews are supporting the companies in quick decision making, thus reducing the lead times for candidates to join immediately. Things jobseekers should focus on The professional world is changing rapidly with technological advances and jobs of today might not be the jobs of tomorrow. It is important to be aware of the skills that are in demand now and in the future. Use this time to your advantage. A survey of job providers, conducted by i12WRK, shows increased hiring projections in the coming months. Jobseekers should be prepared, keep their search on, and continue to network and up skill and at the same time not get bogged down by setbacks in the short run. There are quick tips and advice for jobseekers to better their chances at www.i12wrk.com. To view jobs, you can download the i12WRK app from the Play store and App store. Contact Details: Address: Tiffany Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Contact No: +97154360542 Apply Now Online: https://i12wrk.com Apply Via Apple App: https://apps.apple.com/ae/app/i12wrk/id1320833147?ls=1 Apply via android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.i12wrk.i12wrkphone&hl=en
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Chandigarh University Offering All The Distance MBA Specializations At Affordable Prices

Chandigarh University is one of the most famous private universities of Punjab that offers both regular and distance mode with valuable degrees. The UGC recognized university provides both UG and PG courses from the distance mode. Distance MBA is one of the famous distance and open learning courses of the Chandigarh University.  The university has gained a plethora of recognition and has bagged rewards like the Limca Book of Records which the university gained because of inviting the highest number of companies for placements. Apart from this, the university has also been recognized as the 7th youngest university in India by Outlook and it has been ranked 3rd amongst the top private universities in India by India Today.  Chandigarh University has the suitable infrastructure for distance MBA because the university is internationally recognized for its placements and it also provides a  globally adapted curriculum with affordable academic fees for the courses.  About Distance MBA of Chandigarh University Distance MBA is one of the most professional courses in the management domain and it seems like a pipe dream to complete an MBA with a limited budget. Distance MBA is a 2-year PG program that focuses on the fundamentals of management in different domains. This is an undeniable fact that all the management programs like MBA and PGDM are not at all affordable and especially if you are pursuing these degrees from a reputed college that provides campus placements. It is true that students can pursue a Master of Business Administration from the distance mode, but there are people who are unable to trust the standards of distance MBA provided by the universities. However, the standard of distance MBA courses depends upon the university that is offering the course.  Chandigarh University is a famous university because it has excelled in providing both online and offline lectures. The university makes use of advanced technologies and is continuously changing the way people are consuming information. Students can find different specializations of distance MBA courses at an affordable price so that anyone can get the advantage of the programs offered by the universities.  Specializations provided by the Distance MBA of Chandigarh University Master of Business Administration is a comprehensive program that enhances the management skills of students and it helps in gaining in-depth knowledge of management in different domains like Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, and so and so forth.  Chandigarh University offers major distance MBA specializations to provide expertise in different areas of management. The curriculums of these specializations have been designed by keeping in mind the industrial standards and effective in developing employability amongst students.  Here is the list of all the distance MBA specializations offered by the Chandigarh University: * MBA in Finance Management  * MBA in Marketing Management * MBA in Human Resource Management * MBA in International Management Structure of the Curriculum The structure of the curriculum of distance MBA is conventional and some of its subjects vary as per the specialization you have chosen. The structure of distance MBA has been divided into 4 semesters and each semester is of 6 months. The entire program structure is as follows: * There are 6 subjects in the first semester and the total credit points are 22 and they all are theoretical subjects.  * You will study 5 subjects in the second semester and students will be marked in a total of 20 credit points.  * The third semester includes 5 subjects and they all are theoretical subjects, 2 subjects will be the same for everyone but the other three subjects will differ according to the subjects of specialization you have chosen. Students will be marked with a total of 20 credit points or points for each subject.  * Fourth or the last semester includes 5 subjects amongst these 3 subjects are fixed and 2 subjects are elective subjects that are based on the specialization of the students. Students will be marked with 22 total credit points this semester.  Note: Students are also required to submit their research papers before the final exams of the 4th semester in order to get marked.  Fees Structure Chandigarh University is famous for providing both a comprehensive curriculum and the affordable prices of the courses. The university charges less for its distance mode and provides effective teaching with the help of its technical teaching methodologies.  The academic fees of all the specialization of distance MBA are the same along with the registration and exam fees. The fees structure of distance MBA in Chandigarh university is as follows: * Students have to submit the registration fees before the 1st and 3rd semesters which is INR 2500.  * The academic fee is to be submitted before every semester which is INR 9950 each semester. * The examination fee is to be submitted every semester or before the examinations of every semester and it is INR 2000.  * Students who want the hard copy of self-learning material need to submit INR 1250 for the books of each semester. It is not mandatory to opt for printed study material students can even study online if they are comfortable.  How to take admission in distance MBA of Chandigarh University The admission process in the distance MBA program of Chandigarh university is one of the most conventional processes. Students can either go for online admission or they can visit the institute for offline registration. The online admission process of the distance MBA program is as follows: * Visit the official site of the Chandigarh university’s Institute of Open and Distance Learning.  * Click on the option of Register Now and then fill in all the required details or mention the name of your program and the specialization you are choosing for distance MBA. * In the next step, you have to buy the prospectus of the university and you can make the online payment for the same.  * After the completion of the above process, candidates need to fill in the details in the application form i.e., personal details, contact details, and qualifications.  * Then pay the academic fees online with the help of digital payment options available on the portal.  * In the end, students need to upload their documents, for instance, recent passport-sized photos, prior qualification certificates, etc. 
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