A CAREER IN GEOLOGY
WHAT IS GEOLOGY?
The
science that deals with the study of earth, its history, environment, minerals
etc. is called Geology. Mineralogy, structural geology, geomorphology, planet
logy, geological engineering etc. are all branches of Geology.
Geologists
play an important role in exploring the mineral wealth and natural resources.
As a Geologist, your main functions would be to assess natural disasters, its
effects on environment, to explore the areas where mineral fields, oil and
natural gas fields etc. are found, under-water resources etc. You have to
assess whether the conditions in particular areas are suitable for laying
railway lines, construction of roads, bridges, buildings etc.
Geologists
have to explore natural resources deep in the sea. Their services are also
important for oil explorations. They have to assess the quality of soil by
conducting geo-physical and geo-chemical tests. Construction of reservoirs,
roads, bridges, underground tunnels etc. is based on the report of the
geologist about the density of the earth.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Those
who study Geology can become Geologists/ Geographers/ Meteorologists/
Oceanographers. As Geologists play a vital role in the exploration of valuable
mineral resources, there are numerous avenues for them both in the public and
private sectors. The Union Public Service Commission conducts tests for
placements in Central Government Agencies like the Geological Survey of India
and the Central Ground water Board. Similarly, Coal India, Mineral Exploration
Authority, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation, Hindustan Zinc and several other organizations
engaged in mineral explorations utilize the services of Geologists. The Defense
and Para-military forces utilize the services of Geologists.
A CAREER IN MANAGEMENT
With
the growing complexity of all commercial activity and the entry of
multinational competitors, the need for systematic and efficient management
practices has created a huge demand for competent personnel in all areas of
business and commerce. Like the organised sector of commerce and industry, the
traditionally non-organised sectors like agriculture and handicrafts are
realising the necessity of professional management. This has opened up
limitless opportunities in diverse spheres for students of commerce and allied
subjects.
MBA
has become a degree for the talented and professional Indian students. This
change can be attributed to the Indian Government’s liberalisation of the
economic policy and encouragement of the Multinational Companies to come
forward for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). Another reason is the widening of
the Corporate Sector.
There
is a good scope for the MBA graduates to occupy positions of prestige and
responsibility and to have handsome pay packets. Today, a majority of the vital
positions are held by the MBAs in the corporate sector as well as in the MNCs.
Management
as a technical subject gained ground in the mid sixties, when the first Indian
Institute of Management was set up. Today, MBA is considered a higher
qualification than even CA and Engineering in most of the corporate sectors.
Even the pay packages and perquisites are better than that for other
professionals. Engineer MBAs are the most sought after professionals.
The
spectrum of Management Training is so large that you have necessarily to choose
an area of specialization. The most common disciplines are Finance, Marketing,
Personal, Operation (Production), Systems (Information Technology), and
Material. Admission is usually given to graduates in any discipline with a
minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination. Selection is on the basis
of Written Test, Group Discussion and personal Interview. Good proficiency in
English and general knowledge along with good communication skill is very essential
to get selected for admission.
CAREER IN EVENT MANAGEMENT
With
the ushering in of television era, we have been witnessing a plethora of
ceremonies or events being organized in every part of the world. Behind the
success of Miss World Competition, or World Cup ’99, or a Michael Jackson or
even a product launch show are a group of Event Managers.
Event
Management can be categorized into different forms such as organizing cricket
matches, product launching rock shows, fashion shows and even training programs
for corporate sectors. Before product launching, organizing road shows has
become a regular feature. Different sorts of festivals can be organized. As you
gain experience, you can start a PR consultancy firm to develop press
relations. You can arrange youth camps for children or a trekking tour for
youth or executives. An interesting area in Event Management is organizing
parties and disco nights. The concept is gaining momentum because of the
present day demand for socialising.
The
necessary qualification required to become an event Manager is to have an MBA,
as required by most of the firms. You can develop your skill right from the
college days itself. Try to get hold of an opportunity to speak in front of
public. By regularly speaking, you polish your public speaking skills. To
sharpen your skill for an Event Manager, try to organize as many programs as
you can
For
a successful Event Manager, the sky is the limit. As it does not require much
investment, this is a good career option available today. The prime requisite
of being an Event Manager is networking skill. You should be simultaneously a
good public relations as well as marketing person. You should develop your
contacts in the field of corporate sector for getting sponsorship. You should
have a good contact with the media. If you can give value for money to your
sponsors, nothing can stop you from reaching the top. You can start an Event
Management firm if you have a small office space, a telephone , a computer
together with a printer equipped with the creativity on introducing new
concepts every time and organizing skills.
ANIMATION FILM DESIGN
WANT TO BECOME AN ANIMATOR? -
GOOD MONEY!
Animation
is the art of conceiving an action by drawing inanimate objects or characters,
which are made suitable for filming. It has lately become so high paying a
profession that it will soon be matching the pay packets of software
professionals. Television channels are increasingly relying on animation
techniques to reduce ho-hum viewing.
JOB
If
you have an itch to draw, you can take up this career. Students who have
completed higher secondary school and are versatile in drawing, you can enroll
in the Visual Communication and Design course. Any graduate in fine arts or any
arts student with an aptitude for drawing would do well by joining production
houses or studios as a trainee.
Television
production houses are increasingly relying on taking in graduates in fine arts
or animators who have qualified in 3D Studio Max. Or you can find an opening in
some animation companies like Millitoon, Crest Multimedia, Ram Mohan
Biographics etc. You can also find openings in advertising agencies as
Visualisers.
HOW TO START ?
Do
a course in 2D Studio Max. You must be familiar with the various modes of
drawing methods available in the software. If you are a non-graduate in fine
arts, you can do a one-year course in Visual Design. If you have a certificate
in drawing and painting, you can join as a clean up artist Or you can become
professionally qualified by joining a course in Animation Film Design offered
by the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad . There is no other institution
in
How To
Become A Meteorologist
1. Introduction
The term Weather Expert currently being used in
2. Definition of Meteorology
The word meteorology is derived from the Greek word meteors,
meaning lofty or elevated and logos meaning study or learning. Meteorology
therefore means the study of that which takes place in the atmosphere and
underlying surface.
3. How does one become a Meteorologist?
From the definition, meteorology is a science of the atmosphere
and so the prerequisite for the job is a flare for science. A good combination
of Mathematics and Physics is the main prerequisite for the job.
There are three levels of entry into the profession. Straight from
secondary school, someone with Mathematics and Physical Science at Junior Certificate
or Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) level is recruited as a
weather observer. This is the person who is responsible for weather monitoring,
a function which is an indispensable input into weather forecasting. On
recruitment the person is given a six-month training in meteorological
observations, coding, plotting, data collection and transmission, and
meteorological instrumentation. If the recruit has good credits in Mathematics
and Physical Science, at MSCE he or she is considered for a two year Diploma
course in weather forecasting at any one of World Meteorological Organisation s
regional training centres in
The second entry level is for on with GCE advanced lever ( A
level) in Mathematics and Physics. The person is sent straight for the diploma
in meteorology. Thereafter, depending on the strength of the A level the fellow
is also considered for a Bachelor of Science Degree course in Meteorology, a
course that is attainable abroad.
The third entry point is at graduate level. Bachelor of Science
graduates from the
At both diploma and bachelor s degree level the main subjects are
Dynamic, Physical and Synoptic Meteorology, which are combined with
Mathematics, Physical and Statistics phasing out gradually during the third
year for BSc, when meteorology now becomes the major subjects.
4. Further studies
After the initial the fellows are supposed to work for sometime to
gain experience before they are considered for further training for higher
degrees such as Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). This is
where specialisation starts. Fellows are free to opt for any of the several
areas in meteorology such as Dynamic Meteorology, Agricultural Meteorology,
Climatology and Hydrometeorology.
In recent years training of Meteorologists has been done in the
United Kingdom United States of America,
5. Section in Meteorological Service
In the Malawi Meteorological Service staff work in the various
sections such as Monitoring, Prediction, Aviation Weather Services,
~Climatological Service and Public ~Weather Services which includes television
weather presentation.
6. International Relationship
Meteorologists also participate in international meteorological
issues such as climate change, global warming, ozone depletion,
desertification, regional drought monitoring and air pollution. Some have had
chances to be attached at specialised meteorological centres such as Climate
Prediction Centre in
7. Employer of Meteorologists
The sole employer of meteorologists in
8. Further Information
Further information on how to become a meteorologist can be
obtained from the address below at
The
Director
Meteorological Services HQs
Tel.: (265) 692 333/ 312 Fax: (265) 692 329
E-mail:metdept@metmalawi.com
CAREER IN ARCHAEOLOGY
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
With
mummies, historical sites and Jurassic parks being discovered every now and
then, archaeology is turning out to be a very important field of exploration.
Leading excavations, deciphering epigraphs and ancient coins, and undertaking
surveys of archaeological sites are all part of the professional archaeologist.
If you choose the right course and pursue it, you can find a job in the State
Department of Archaeology Or in the Archaeological Survey of India or a
lecturer in an institution that offers Archaeology as a subject of study OR as
a Curator in the Museums or as an employee in the Tourism Department. There are
several private collectors who require the services of Archaeologists
ARCHAEOLOGY: In 1993, when the
UGC planned for vocationalization of college education, archaeology was
accepted as a separate subject. Postgraduate courses are offered in Archaeology
at Universities all over the country.
SPECIALISATIONS: There are
specialisations also. You can opt for being an Epigrapher (studying ancient
inscriptions and deciphering its meanings) or a Numismatist (studying old
coins, tokens, paper money etc.)
ELIGIBILITY: You should have a
basic educational qualification to take up the study. You should have a degree
in Ancient History, Pure Science, Geology or Chemistry. Knowledge of Sanskrit
is an asset because ancient epigraphs and artefacts are engraved in Prakrit. M.
A. in History and Archaeology is a must if you want to pursue Archaeology as a
full time profession
CAREER IN BEAUTY AND HAIR STYLING
A visit to a beauty parlour has become part
of the schedule rather than a luxury or a pastime today. Women in Kerala have
always been beauty conscious. Looking good is the in-thing, and frequenting a
beauty parlour is no longer a taboo today. Beauty has become a subject that has
crossed the gender barrier and to a large extent the age barrier too. Gone are
the days when looking beautiful was the domain of the young. Cosmetics and
beauty-care products have raided even the homes of the common people.
As
a result, there has been a proliferation of beauty parlours every where. These
parlours may deal with just one aspect of beauty like skin care or hair care or
provide total beauty and hair care. A lot of tact, a well groomed appearance
and courtesy are essential in a beautician. Clients look for a clean beauty
parlour where the assistants are neat and friendly as well as professional in
their approach. Beauticians must be well versed in giving facials, manicure,
pedicure, skin treatments for pimples and acne, waxing and threading. The major
function of a hairstylist is to style hair in a complementary and attractive
fashion. He must discuss exactly what the patron wants to be done. He must be
experienced in colouring, frosting, perming etc. This career choice offers a
lot of scope for entrepreneurship.
CAREER IN ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION
The
national education policy lays great stress on science and technology and
education, particularly technical and management education as the principal
instruments of change for achieving socio-economic development for a decent
standard of living. The challenges of globalisation of markets, competition
from other developing countries, enhanced quality requirements by international
markets etc. have necessitated a reconsideration of the traditional attitudes
and strategies.
THE GOALS OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION
Engineering
education is one of the principal instruments of change for achieving
socio-economic development. The goals of engineering education derive its
inspiration from the national goals. There has been a significant qualitative difference
in the job requirements of engineers since independence. Quality, productivity,
excellence and values are some of the concepts and indices for assessing the
performances of the engineering education system. There is considerable scope
for improvement in several spheres. Some of the critical issues requiring
attention and review are the current trend toward the introduction of narrow
specialisations in undergraduate degree programmes.
Since
independence, there has been a qualitative difference in the job requirements
and work ethos of graduate engineers with enhancement and upgrading of
responsibilities from mere maintenance and operation of complex technological
system to their planning, design and production. In 1974, a Joint Committee of
the All India Council for Technical Education and the University Grants
Commission was set up on the recommendation of the AICTE to review the entire
system of engineering education. The major issues under study were long term
goals, curriculum design and development, institutional administration,
continuing education, the role of computers and laboratories in engineering
education. Common sense approach to work, pride in manual labour and
interdisciplinary work in engineering, along with skills and knowledge in advanced
computing, data management, automation, materials technology, energy systems
etc. have today become necessary. Effective team work is essential for
undertaking major projects and goal-oriented ones.
The
principal expectation of those who pursue engineering education is a decent
job. There are several examples of sudden but temporary demands in some
disciplines. Manpower development must be need based. The conditions of work,
recruitment and promotion policy of the employment market greatly influence the
type of qualifications that employees must possess. The output of the education
system, in terms of the various skills and knowledge imparted, has to be known
for the proper utilisation of the human resources it generates.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DISCIPLINE
There
are several disciplines in Engineering Education like mechanical, marine,
mining, electrical, electronics, aeronautical etc. and choosing the right
course needs meticulous thought and care, It primarily depends on what career
you would like to pursue in your life.
CAREER IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Environmental
Science is concerned with the space that surrounds us. It finds solutions to
problems owing to environmental degradation, the energy crunch etc. It has
created a demand for skilled professionals who could suggest ways to manage
resources economically and even the public informed of issues and development,.
It is going to be a career of the future
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The
demand for environmental protection services is expected to increase considerably
by the turn of the century. There is also an increasing demand for skilled
personnel in the specialised technologies like oceanography, leather, footwear,
plastic, gems, metals etc. Environmental Scientists are appointed in the R
& D Departments of large industries to work on issues of pollution control,
efficient waste and effluent control, management and planning. Large public as
well as private sector organizations, and industries like paper, cement, dairy
products, pesticides and pharmaceuticals etc. need environmental specialists to
monitor their waste disposals.
Consultancy
firms provide environmental impact assistance for industries and the
Government, by assessing the ecological viability of large scale projects.
Government organizations like the National Productivity Council, Metallurgical
Engineering Consultants and institutes like IIT’s and CSIR labs also provide
consultancy services. The Government of India and various universities offer
scope for Research and Development. It includes the National Environmental
Energy Research Institute, National Metallurgical Laboratories, Central Leather
Research Institute and the India Toxicological Research Institute. Options are
also available with some private organisations involved in environmental
protection and awareness. Career options are also available as Environmental
Journalist.
HOW TO BECOME AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL?
To
become an environmental professional, you should have a degree or postgraduate
degree in Environmental Science.
CAREER IN
The
concept of forest management requires sound policy and planning.
There
is immense scope for forest management in
Intensive
forestry practices must be used to increase productivity of forests. It will
help in meeting the demands of industry, communications and the local people.
Social forestry must be encouraged to meet the demands of the local people.
Agro-forestry should be encouraged to establish a sustainable land management
system which could improve the existing system quantitatively and
qualitatively, capable of deriving long term benefits, reduce environmental
damage practically feasible and socially acceptable to the farmers.
Agro-forestry has a number of advantages. It maintains soil fertility through
recycling of nutrients, prevention of soil erosion and loss of nutrients
through leaching and runoff. The management of forests should be to maintain
the eco-system in the long run and in the interests of the people.
CAREER IN GRAPHIC ARTS
If
you are a creative person with an artistic bent of mind with good knowledge of
typography, then you are the best suited person for this profession, provided
you want to be so. As a Graphic artist, you will be responsible for designing
and developing the graphics for a variety of advertising and business needs.
Graphics encompass artwork, pictures, and illustrations as well as layouts. You
have design material for advertisements, packaging, book covers, logos,
publications and more. You can be a professional working for some advertising
or public relations agencies or be part of the advertising department of
newspapers and so on. If you are an aspiring graphic artist, it is quite
advantageous to have a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or Industrial Design.
CAREER IN HORTICULTURE
WHAT IS HORTICULTURE?
Horticulture
is an intensive form of agriculture engaged in areas of floriculture (flowers),
landscape horticulture or arboriculture (trees, shrubs and vines) and promology
(fruits). But today, Horticulture is more than planting and maintaining trees.
It includes the challenge of supervising a culturally diverse work force,
finding new ways to manage pests and dealing with the safe and legal use of
pesticides. It is also about applying various aspects of biology, chemistry,
ecology, engineering, communications and business because it involves growing,
handling marketing and managing landscape plants, flowers, fruits and
vegetables.
JOB OF A HORTICULTURIST:
As
a horticulturist, your responsibility is to increase food safety, improve
health benefits from fruits and vegetables, develop ecologically sound
landscape and gardening techniques and improve aesthetics of the urban
environment.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
Professional
Horticulturists can find jobs in such areas as Production, Landscape design,
installation and maintenance, Marketing, Research, Pest Management, Industries
serving growers of horticultural crops, inspection, communication etc
PRODUCTION: You can operate
your own business or be a manager of a greenhouse, landscaping service,
orchard, vegetable farm, flower or plant shop, nursery, garden centre or
processing firm.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INSTALLATION &
MAINTENANCE: As
a Horticulturist, you can design planting plans with trees, shrubs, ground
covers, herbaceous ornaments and turf grass.
MARKETING: You can engage in the wholesale or
retail sale of seed, gardening supplies, cut flowers, fresh or processed fruits
and vegetables, house plants, floral arrangements or nursery stock. You can
also be a buyer of these items for a chain store, a government or private
institution or a wholesale distributor.
RESEARCH: You can also be a scientist. Then,
you can seek ways to improve the yield and quality of fruits, vegetables,
flowers and ornamental plants, and to develop methods for handling, storing and
marketing them. You can also specialize in plant breeding, plant nutrition,
plant growth regulation with chemicals or other fascinating areas of plant
research.
INDUSTRIES SERVING GROWERS OF HORTICULTURAL
CROPS:
As a trained Horticulturist, you can find a job in Seed Firms, manufacturers of
fertilizers, pesticide materials, landscape or farm equipment, and canning and
freezing companies.
INSPECTION: You can find
employment in government or private agencies as inspectors of fresh and
processed fruits and vegetables, to maintain a high level of quality and
uniformity in the production industry.
COMMUNICATIONS: Writing for
gardening or agricultural magazines, newspapers, television and radio can be a
rewarding field for men and women trained in Horticulture.
In
addition to the above, job opportunities exist for the trained Horticulturist
in managing landscapes and plant collections in public gardens and
conservatories. A professional horticulturist can look out for a job in
botanical gardens, garden centers, greenhouses, golf courses, ground
management, interior-scaping, irrigation, lawn care, recreation, sports areas,
turf management, vegetation control, agricultural chemical companies,
fertilizer companies, nurseries, in the agriculture, horticulture departments
of the governments etc.
HOW TO BECOME A HORTICULTURIST?
To
be a horticulturist, you need training in plant biology, chemistry, soils,
plant pests and diseases, written/oral communications, computer applications,
personnel/business management, international relations and problem solving.
Horticultural courses will provide information on food safety, health benefits,
ecologically sound lawn and gardening techniques, relationship between
horticulture and human health and their relevance in urban programming.
CAREER IN HUMAN RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENT
Manpower is recognized as the most valuable
resource for any organization. Most companies have realized that the way they
treat the personnel has a direct bearing on their profitability and success and
hence the growing demand for qualified HRD Professionals. This fast growing
career encompasses many areas. Today, it includes the entire range from
manpower planning, recruitment, training, industrial and labour relations,
performance appraisals, promotions and dismissals, to personnel deployment,
relocation etc.
JOB
HOW TO BECOME A HRD PROFESIONAL? For those who like
people and inter-personal interactions, HRD is a wonderful field, which offers
top management posts and at the same time, job satisfaction. You should have
the aptitude to interact with and to understand different types of human
beings. The ability to articulate and speak well, to be convincing and handle
complex situations are also important assets. Those who are sensitive and
caring by nature are likely to succeed in this field. Job prospects is brighter
for those who come in with professional qualifications. Starting as a HRD Executive
or Assistant Manager, one can aspire to become the head of HRD functions. If
you are capable, you can set up your own consultancy in this field after
gaining expertise.
COURSES IN HRD: Many Universities
have started offering post-graduate programmes in HRD. Most courses for HRD are
at post-graduate level. But a few institutions do offer certificates and
diploma courses at lower levels. Two year PG Diplomas, which are equivalent to
MBA, are offered by various institutions all over the country. There are part
time evening courses offered by some institutions. For those who can not attend
college, the National Institute of Human Resources Development offers a six
semester PG correspondence course. You can also enter the HRD field if you have
a degree in social work, psychology or industrials relations.
CAREER IN PRINTING TECHNOLOGY
With
the advent of science and technology, computers, lasers and microprocessor,
Printing has become no longer a craft. It is a multi-disciplinary profession,
dealing with integration of text and graphic to make a final print by
transferring ink on paper or board or other materials.
PRINTING TECHNOLOGY- A REWARDING CAREER
FOR YOU!
As
a Printing Technologist, you can find jobs in newspapers and magazines, railway
presses, advertising agencies, machine manufacturers, and in packaging
industries. You can also start your own printing press.
HOW TO BECOME A PRINTING TECHNOLOGIST?
To
be a Printing Technologist, you should know the Pre-press techniques like the
preparation of image carrier, the actual printing procedures like letter press,
lithography, gravure, flexography, screen, laser and inkjet and Post
press techniques- finishing operations like cutting, folding, binding,
laminating, and embossing, Packaging Technology- techniques of printing on
packaged products, Materials Technology-knowledge of materials used like paper,
ink, plates and chemicals.
A
number of institutions offer courses in printing technology and you can join
one of these institutions and can become a professionally qualified Printing
Technologist.
CAREER IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
FOR A FAST TRACK LIVING WITH TODAY’S MOST
GLAMOROUS LIVING!
IF YOU
ARE RELATIVELY INTELLIGENT, LOVING TO MEET PEOPLE, SMART, POLISHED, SWEET
TONGUED, SOBRE, COMMUNICATIVE, ARTICULATE, ABLE TO WRITE AND SPEAK FLAWLESSLY,
HARDWORKING AND PREPARED TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE, A CAREER IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
IS WAITING FOR YOU.
WHAT IS PUBLIC RELATIONS?
PUBLIC RELATIONS IS ONE OF THE LATEST MANAGEMENT
DISCIPLINES. In
the layman’s language, it means maintaining relations with the public. The job
of a PR person is to work primarily towards establishing and improving mutual
relationship, understanding and goodwill between his company or organisation
and the clients and the customers, various other groups and the public at
large. It is a planned and sustained programme conducted by an organisation’s
management. It monitors awareness, opinions, attitudes and behaviour inside and
outside the organisation. It analyses the impact of organisational policies,
procedures and actions on various publics. It counsels the management on the
establishment of new policies and programmes that are mutually beneficial to
the organisation and its publics. It establishes and maintains two-way
communication between the organisation and its publics. In order to speak for
and on behalf of the organisation, the PR person must know the organisation
thoroughly. Thus it has become a top management function today identifying,
establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships between an
organisation and the various publics on whom its success or failure depends.
An
organisation is a group of persons coming together with a common purpose- to
produce and sell certain products, services or ideas. It has to get the job done
by a certain number of people with the support of many more people. These
people who are the concern of the organisation are the ‘publics’ in the
vocabulary of Public Relations. These ‘publics’ form an integral part of the
body of the organisation, and are very important factors for its existence.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
PUBLIC
RELATIONS as a fast track career, has grown phenomenally recently. In an age
when image consciousness holds the key to success, the scope and influence of
public relations is constantly widening. With the growth of industry and
business, the need for well trained, polished and hardworking PR personnel is
growing day by day in every branch of industry, business and services run by
the private, government and the public sector. Different kinds of PR personnel
are required to handle various groups and areas like workers and employees,
shareholders, customers and clients, suppliers, legislators, government
departments, financial institutions, banks and above all, the public at large.
Experts in Public Relations have started predicting that by 21st
century, PR will overtake Advertising as it is less expensive, capable of
communicating directly to the clients and customers and more result oriented as
its effect can be evaluated almost spontaneously.
CAREER IN TEACHING
Teaching
is one of the most important careers a person can choose because of the immense
responsibility that goes with teaching and moulding a child to become a
worthwhile adult and citizen.
Teacher
training colleges are a new development and over the past two decades there has
been a boom in them. Faculty members in a college of education coordinate their
efforts and function as a well-knit team and impart teaching skills with a good
deal of creative flexibility. A firm foundation on content is the desideratum
for becoming a good teacher. A good teacher has to be reasonably good in
expression.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Different
types of teaching jobs in different fields are available today. The methodology
used in schools and colleges has undergone tremendous changes. While teachers
follow a mandated curriculum, they have to develop their own methods of
teaching for each class and they have to plan interesting and inspiring lessons
to make learning a positive experience. Teachers have to handle paper work and
record attendance, value answer scripts, to prepare progress reports and watch
the progress of their students in their studies. marks, report cards, and
student progress. They prepare and review homework, develop tests, attend workshops
and parent-teacher meetings. Good communication skills, patience, creativity,
strong moral sense etc. are absolutely essential for a good teacher.
Much
of our individual success is based on education, training and continued
learning experiences. Educators are required to assist people who want to learn
new skills as well as upgrade their old ones. The demand for good teachers at
the school and college levels as well as in the other interest areas is
expected to grow significantly in the future.
CAREERS FOR WOMEN -
HOME NURSING
The
changing patterns of modern life are largely reflected on the womenfolk with
more and more of them turning away from traditional house-hold preoccupations,
for reasons predominantly economic. Women of today have a distinct presence in
every aspect of life. Their presence is keenly felt in diverse areas such as
administration, health-care, hospitality sector, science & technology,
politics, police, military. airforce, etc. More and more of them are coming out
every now and then from professional as well as from other institutions. They
are getting into and exploiting newer and newer avenues than before.
In
the growing unemployment scenario, Home Nursing offers a large spectrum of
hope, especially for the rural women, who are educationally ill-equipped.
Trained
Home Nurses, who are young, polite and sophisticated, can be seen catering to
the demands of an increasing number of people who find little time to care for
their aged, ailing parents or infants or relatives.
Nearly
some 30 institutions in the state including societies like SEWA, Red Cross and
private institutions like St. Antony’s Mission Home Nursing Service, Amrita
Health Services, Help-in-hand etc. offer careers in Home Nursing. A Home Nurse
can earn more than Rs.1000/- a month in addition to food and accommodation.
These institutions all over the state have formed an association called Kerala
Nursing Service Association and under them more than 2000 women are employed in
different house-holds.
Institutions
like St. Antony’s Mission Home Nursing Service recruit girls who have at least
passed 8th Standard. The selection is held on the basis of an
interview. Those selected will have to pay Rs.350/- towards fees. Accommodation
is free and facility for cooking is also available there. The three-month
course has topics like anatomy, physiology, health and hygiene, nutrition etc.
At the end of the course, an internal assessment is conducted and a certificate
issued, besides giving the student a good placement.
A
Home Nurse is not supposed to do work like cleaning and sweeping. Her work is
in relation to the child/the ailing or the aged. The institutions extend the
services of the Home Nurses only on introduction. A maximum of three months is
the service term of one Home Nurse and afterwards, she will be transferred and
another one will be sent in her place. This is to avoid problems that can erupt
after the girl nurse gets attached to the family and vice-versa if she remains
there for a long period.
SEWA,
which alone has a work force around 2000 women in
The
Red Cross recruit only those girls who have passed SSLC. They give a monthly
pay of Rs.1500/- for a Home Nurse if she is posted at a hospital, and Rs.1300/-
for placements in a house. They Charge a registration fee of Rs.500/- and no
service charge is levied.
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HOW ABOUT A CAREER IN THE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR?
Computer industry
The computer industry is growing at a
phenomenal rate. The first computer came to
The
growth of the computer industry has been possible largely due to the declining
trend in the prices of computers and a steep increase in the performance and
the introduction of the personal computer in
Automation
process has already been initiated in many fields and even small and medium
scale set-ups are going in for computerisation in most of their areas of
functioning. You will find computers being used virtually in all fields and in
all types of industries by both the public and private sectors. Efforts are on
the way to computerise the different village / panchayat / district / state
level government offices in Kerala. Computers are widely used in hospitals,
production, manufacturing, designing, testing, transportation, reservation
systems, in the field of mass communication and many more. The implications in
terms of job opportunities is very clear. As the computer industry is growing
at a faster rate in
A
career in computers is of course the ‘in’ thing in the life of today’s
generation. This is one profession that you have a competitive edge. Today with
the emphasis of globalisation, the Master in Computer Applications and the M. Tech.
in Computer Science have replaced the IAS as the preferred choice for the
academic topper.
Computers
play a premium role in the everyday working lives of most people because of the
efficiency with which a job can be accomplished. The power of the computer as
well as the demand for professionals in this field continues to grow. Careers
in this field require a variety of education levels, experience and skills.
The
National Association of Software Companies (NASSCOMM) estimates that currently
the industry employs around 2,00,000 professionals and has a demand of 55,000
additional professionals each year. Industry analysts say that even if the
current man power pool is increased 10 times by the turn of the century, they
can be absorbed, Basic salaries in this sector are increased at around 20
per cent each year. The IT Industry is one of the fastest growing sector in the
country today. Infotech Industry in
The
Department of Electronics (DoE), Govt. of India formulated a comprehensive
policy on Computer Software Export. Embodied therein was software development
and training to generate quality manpower. The scheme provides requisite
flexibility, for individuals to qualify, in steps, to an equivalence of an M.
Tech. degree without interfering with other studies or work. It is a joint
scheme of All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) Govt. of India. The
scheme has four levels- O, A, B and C. The B and C level programs are
equivalent to MCA and M.Tech. respectively. DOEACC qualifications are
recognized for employment purposes.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH COMPUTERS:
Career
opportunities in the computer industry fall into three categories- HARDWARE,
SOFTWARE AND SERVICES.
CARER IN HARDWARE
You
have three major avenues in the Hardware industry:
AVENUES |
QUALIFICATIONS |
Research & development |
Engineering / M.Sc.Electronics |
Manufacturing |
Engineering |
Marketing / |
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CAREER IN SERVICES
The computer industry has bred its own ancillary industry, namely
the service industry. Computer services range from data centres, computer
maintenance and computer rentals to training. The availability of good training
professionals is much less than the demand. As a consequence, this has become
one of the most highly paid careers.
CAREERS IN SOFTWARE
Software is the programs or sets of instructions given to a
computer in order to perform the desired function. Computers are used for
solving business problems. A computer is used in jobs which are repetitive and
which require speed and accuracy.
SYSTEMS ANALYST
Systems
Analysts plan and develop new computer systems. To be effective, they should
have a complete understanding of the capabilities and limitations of all the
hardware and software that they are dealing with. They meet with the Managers
of business to determine what they require the computer to accomplish and the
problems the computer should handle. Each task is broken down into separate
programmable procedures. They then design the system and determine the required
hardware and software for the business.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER
Computer
Programmers write detailed instructions that a computer has to follow. These
instructions when inputted in computer language, are computer programmes or
software. Programmers develop software for everything from handling hotel
reservations to playing computer games. Systems Programmers write software that
control the entire computer system. Application Programmers write programmes
that handle specific tasks. The most challenging and time consuming task for a
programmer is the process of going over the programme to make sure it turns
properly without any errors. This is called debugging the programme and the
responsibility for doing this rests solely with the individual who has written
the programme.
CAD SPECIALIST
CAD
stands for Computer Aided Drafting. CAD Specialists are drafters who prepare
technical illustrations using computers instead of the traditional paper ,
pencil and measuring instruments. CAD Software programmers have a variety of
symbols, measuring tools and angles installed within the programme. In
addition, individuals utilize hardware such as digitisers, graphic tablets,
cursor pads, light pens, plotters and printers. Using this equipment, CAD
Specialists can draft any type of drawing that can be done manually. These
specialists often work with engineers to develop the specifications for various
systems, machinery or structures. Drafting or design skills and adequate
computer skills are essential to pursue this career.
DESK TOP PUBLISHING (DTP)
Desktop
publishers put together designs for a variety of items such as brochures,
flyers, posters and newsletters. To accomplish this, they use a computer page
layout programme, computer graphics, and a word processing programme. They
design the layout of a document using different sizes and varieties of type
points. They may also add pictures or graphics that have been computer
generated, scanned or are from a computer graphic or art software programme.
Creativity, graphic sense, accurate typing, good grammar and an eye for style
are important traits for desktop publishers.
INTERNET
The
Internet has brought in many changes in our daily life. It has become a media
for disseminating information, an arena to transact and extend business and
utility for support services. Housewives boast of an on-line super market.
Elsewhere goods are sold at reduced prices on the Net. There are establishments
and individuals that rely solely on the bargains made available on the Net.
Business on the Net is beginning to boggle the mind and there is nothing that
has not been caught in the web. This has led to a booming ‘E-commerce,’ which has gained popularity not
because of its technological strength but because of its lucrative business
options.
Almost anything consumers want, they can shop for or buy on the
web. It is not just manufactured products, the web has become an enormously
popular international auction house for paintings, artefacts, costumes, books,
antiques etc. Even services are now available on the internet. The Travel
Industry Association of America reported recently that internet related
bookings are expected to soar to $ 8.9 billion by 2002. The
INTERNET AS A FUNDAMENTAL BUSINESS NEED:
That
the web has become a very popular market place is due to many factors. The most
obvious reason is the convenience it offers to the customers. Another advantage
is the enormous information available on the web, which is just a click away.
Because of the cross linkage on the web, it is now possible for a consumer to
access competitive information and make an informed purchase. Due to the
interactive nature of the Internet, the customer can even conveniently bargain
with a host of sellers to get the best price. The web enables a customer to do
single-stop shopping for a vast variety of services and products. Thus the
Internet has become a fundamental business need.
E-commerce
is estimated to touch US $ 1.3 TRILLION BY THE YEAR 2003. The Network economy
is setting the pace for a new chain of change. More and more companies, all
over the world, are putting up Networks.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Think of the various
business possibilities the Internet offers and you have a huge potential
waiting to be tapped. All this is translated into a demand for professionals
such as web writers, visual designers, programmers, software engineers and
systems administrators.
WANT TO BECOME A WEB WRITER?
You
should have at least a Graduation with a good command over the language.
Exposure in Advertising / Journalism provides the necessary base to kick off.
You should have at least two years of work experience in ad agencies /
newspapers.
As
a Web writer, you have to put the necessary information on the web pages- their
form and content. Since a surfer’s attention span is low, it calls for precise
and catchy writing. You have to flow the information in a way that leads the
surfer to the pages the organization wants him to go to. Writing on the web is
thus not only a creative but also a strategic exercise.
WANT TO BE A VISUAL DESIGNER?
Your
work as a Visual Designer is similar to that of designers in advertising
agencies. It involves conceiving the lay out and knowing how to use the tools.
A course in Digital Design ( a three-month course, the fees of which ranges
from Rs.15,000) will help you do this. It includes other features that can be
incorporated on a web page like multimedia, animation, virtual reality etc. As
a visualiser, you have to study the following software:
1.
Illustration Tools- Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw
2.
Photo Editing- Adobe Photoshop, PhotoSoap
3.
Sketching - Art Dabbler, Painter
4.
Special Effects- Supergoo, KPT (Kal’s Power Tools)
5.
Video Editing- Adobe Premier, After Effects
6.
Authorising Tools- Authorware
7.
Web Designing- Flash, Dreamware
8.
Animation- Locomotion, InfinitiD
9.
Morphing- Elastic Reality
10.Presentation-
Director Show
WANT TO BECOME AN HTML PROGRAMMER?
You
should have a Graduation with PGDCA to become an HTML Programmer. As HTML
Programmer, you need to know the intricacies associated with the web. A good
judgement of the parameters in different browsers is necessary.
WANT TO BE A SOFTWARE ENGINEER?
You
should have an Engineering Graduation with two years experience in C++, DHTML /
Java /
Software
Engineers are required to be knowledgeable in scripting languages (Java Script,
VB Script, ASP etc.) and user interface. Engineers should be versatile in their
knowledge of Networks, RDBMS, back-end databases and be able to string all the
web pages to build the site.
WANT TO BECOME A SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR?
You
should be an Engineering Graduate with at least one year experience as a Data
base administrator. Experience with Server-side programming tools like Interdev
6, CGI,
As
a System Administrator, you will be responsible for issues pertaining to the
operating system, Security, networks, and web servers etc. You have to oversee
the operational requirements of the organization. The web page development team
also includes a project leader who coordinates different functional members.
WANT TO BE A ‘e-business’ PROFESSIONAL?
Right
across the world, manufacturers, airlines, advertising agencies, publishers,
travel & cargo agents, shipping companies etc. are beginning to use e-business.
The concept of ‘e-business’ will soon be indispensable to the business
community. Electronic commerce is changing the way business is transacted and
is viewed as a large potential, which may turn the way in which business will
be conducted in future. The biggest advantage that e-commerce provides is an
opportunity for the producer of a service to reach the consumer directly
without the need for a middleman or agents. Electronic commerce would help
organisations to take advantage of the rapidly growing global electronic
market. There is going to be an ever growing demand for ‘e-business’
professionals.
Computer
education, which is nearly 17 years old in
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WANT A JOB IN FASHION
DESIGNING.
FASHION & APPAREL DESIGNING:
FASHION INDUSTRY IN
Fashion is what we wear, through a constant process of selection,
adoption and change. It is triggered by people, events and social, economic and
technological change. No wonder, fashion and apparel designing have become one
of the fastest growing professions in
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
There is an ever-growing demand for more designers who can come up
with the innovative designs that are commercially viable in the export market.
With fashion becoming a big business and
Fashion
designing offers unlimited opportunities for those who are good at it. The
status and income of the person goes up as he establishes a reputation of his
own. Exposure to the fashion industry abroad may help in widening horizons
since Indians still tend to copy western styles. With beauty pageants, fashion
shows, foreign labels and a public that is increasingly becoming fashion
conscious, you as a fashion designer have enough chances to exhibit your
talent. If you are enterprising, you can set up your own manufacturing or export
units, which will bring big financial benefits or you can find a lucrative job
in the textile industry. A fashion designer is no longer an anonymous entity-
designer labels give him an identity. As long as people feel the urge to dress
well, there will always be a need for more designers to provide a variety of
clothing that is both appealing, fascinating and up-to-date.
Export
houses, domestic markets and manufacturing units throw up ample opportunities
for you to work as a fashion designer in textile designing. It involves working
with different fabrics and material. Textiles account for a major chunk of
exports. The textile industry calls for technically skilled executives who are
specialists in designing interpretation, pattern creation, garment construction,
grading, product development, marketing and computer aided design. So you could
make a beginning with any of the export house or manufacturer.
More
over, you can find a job in accessory designing- designing anything from hair
clips and sunglasses to footwear and luggage. There are a lot of opportunities
for you in designing leather accessories.
HOW TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL IN FASHION
DESIGNING?
The
industry demands the vision to see beyond what is already there and the ability
to see market trends. What you need is a flair for designing a willingness to
learn, Imagination, manual dexterity, organizational skills, a sensibility for
colours, textures and style and a business acumen.
Like
any other creative field, Fashion design does not depend so much on
qualifications as on talent and creativity. Styles and tastes keep changing all
the time and a good designer needs to be on his toes to give the consumer the
best and the latest. In the realm of designing, fashion is a business and it
must not be misunderstood for an art form. Its dynamics are guided by commerce.
Unlike
popular belief, fashion design does involve a certain amount of technical
knowledge, of types of material, their adaptability to weather, wear and tear
etc. Production facilities and costs also need to be taken into account. In the
field of apparels, careers can be made in design, production, merchandising and
marketing.
As
a designer, your job is to forecast fashion and translate the requirements of
the market into saleable designs. It calls for a rare combination of talent and
business acumen. If you want to be successful in this field, you need to have
confidence and optimism, keen powers of observation, an eye for detail and a
high level of creativity. You should be able to withstand the stress of failure
and long and irregular hours. There must be a flexibility to adapt a
disorganised environment with day-today challenges and many ego problems. A
flair for computers also helps since most design work in future will be done on
computers.
Above
all, you should have some training in the field. Some of the institutions
offering courses in Fashion Technology are here for you:
WANT TO BE A COST &
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT?
Scientific
Management has recognized cost & management accountancy as one of the
essential management services. The Cost & Management Accountant aids in
stabilizing budgets and standards, evaluating operational efficiency and
effectiveness of production, formulating profit planning programme, guiding
managerial decisions and identifying accountability for cost and profit
variances. He advises on provident planning, product pricing, inventory
control, export potentiality, feasibility studies, investment proposals,
marketing and finances. He has a crucial role in project management, control of
operations and strategic management of funds, monitoring and analysis of data
and judicious budgeting, which are important in ensuring quality in corporate
functions.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
The
significance of the profession of Cost & Works Accountant has considerably
increased as a result of the trends visible after economic liberalization. The
significant role played by the Cost Accountant in achieving business objectives
is being appreciated more and more. Several members of the Institute of Cost
& Works Accountants of India hold top management positions in the corporate
sector. Many industries have been covered under the statutory maintenance of
cost accounting as per the Companies Act. The Cost Accountant can offer his
services for acting as trustee, executor, administrator, arbitrator, receiver,
appraiser, advisor, secretary or as a representative for financial
matters including taxation. He can take up appointment that may be made by the
Central/State Government, Courts of Law, Labour Tribunals or other legal
authorities. Developing countries also offer opportunities of employment to
qualified Cost Accountants. A Cost Accountant can build up his own practice or
join hands with other members of the Institute of Cost & Works Accountants
forming partnership ventures.
HOW TO BECOME A COST & WORKS ACCOUNTANT?
To
become a Cost & Works Accountant, you need not even attend classes; you
need not pass any entrance examination or try to seek admission in any regular
college. After 10+2 or PDC, you can start the training through the postal
tuition offered by the Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India.
To
become a Cost & Works Accountant, you have to be a Member of the Institute
of Cost & Works Accountants of India. The Institute itself conducts an
examination at three levels- Foundation, Intermediate and Final. After passing
the final examination, you can enroll yourself as a Graduate of the Institute,
and use the title, ‘Grad. CWA’. When you pass the Final examination and acquire
three years of relevant practical experience, you can become an Associate
Member of the Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India (AICWA). This
practical experience may be acquired prior to or after passing the final
examination, or partly before and partly after passing the final examination.
After three years of practice as an Associate Member, you can apply for
Fellowship (FICWAI).
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