Geology career details

Name: Vishnu

Q: i am righlty doing b-tech {geotechnology and geoinformatics} 3 rd year i am going to continue my further mtech studies in iits nit s or somewere else
please tell me geology related courses in mtech except remote sensing

A: You can opt for any of the following courses based on your interest area and long term career goal.

M.Tech in applied geology

Master of Science in Petro Tech

M.Tech Petroleum Geoscience

M.Tech. (Geoexploration)

Applied Geology is a better choice with flexibility of job opportunity in different sectors.

Apart from recruitment through all-India competitive Geologists' examination, conducted be UPSC, ONGC, and other public sector organization, there are job opportunity in private sectors and MNC companies .

Take decision based on your interest area. Since you are going MTech in it and interest level is very important in order to be successful in it. So first check your interest level for the subject.

Institutes:

M.Tech. Applied Geology:

Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar (Madhya Pradesh)

Indian Institute of Technology (I.I.T), Roorkee (Uttarakhand)

Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (Haryana)

National Institute of Technology (N.I.T.), Raipur (Chhattisgarh)

ISM Dhanbad

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University 

and more

Result of icwai inter june 2011 not declared

Name: Sunder Singh

Q: i have given my  icwai inter june 2011 exam,,but my result not declared.i fax my coacching completion certoficate two days back due to some problem i am not able to collect my result.plz gve my result

A: Contact local chapter of ICWAI to get further information.

myicwai.com/icwairesultj11/students-result.asp

Fwd: Contactify Message: suggestion for my future

Name: Shafali pal

Q: hi! n the student of b. com m in last year.Im also doing GNIIT from NIIT so plz plz plz suggest me that what should i do in pg ?i m confused...plz

A: You need to analyse your interest area first and then take right course of action

Option 1: Apply for IT jobs - You can start your job hunting right now with your existing skill sets. Remember gain confidence with real time projects and relevant certification.

Option 2: Go for professional MBA. Dual specialization in Systems and Finance can help you to reach your long term career goals

Option 3: As you are from commerce background, go for short term course in Tally ERP or JD Edwards etc for career in finance/accounting area.

For more details visit

http://careerquery.blogspot.com/

Career prospect

Name: Sangeeta

Q: I am in my final year of graduation..I am pursuing Bsc in information technology plus gniit..i am even giving oracle certifications and have also joined french course..can you please tell me what career prospects do i have in this IT field and IT companies and mncs..and how much salary can i expect as a fresher? please help me....I am very confused..and i also wanted to know if have a career prospect in advertising companies? and and what sort of posts should i go for? Will be eagerly waiting for the reply...thank you..

A: You are going in right direction. Stick to your interest area IT. You can apply and send your resume to different companies, HR agencies and attend on/off-campus interviews. At present scenario, the recruitment trend is on decline mode. Certification will certainly help and be sure to brush-up your software skills. You can expect a salary of Rs 15000 - Rs 25000 as a fresher.

About Jobs in IT Companies

Name: Amit Bose

Q I am a Post Graduate ib Msc(Computer Science) and currently searching jobs as a Software Programmer. How can get Info about Software Programmer job in IT reputed Companies or MNCs ?

A: The best way to search job is via networking. Keep in touch with with your immediate contact, extended contacts including alumni, faculty, contacts from LinkedIn, Job networking sites, social networking sites.

Also join related IT, job and HR yahoo groups to access latest information on ongoing interviews and job openings.

Register your profile with major job sites including naukri, monster and timesjobs. Search job on daily basis using keywords and create an email alert.

ICWAI Syllabus

Name: Ruchika

Q: Could you tell me the syllabus for the entrance exam of ICWA?

A: Here is link to syllabus for ICWAI Foundation Course and Intermediate Course

The eligibility for admission to Foundation course is
a) 17 years of age; and (b) Passed Senior Secondary Examination under 10+2 scheme of a recognized Board. Incumbents waiting for the result can apply for provisional admission

The eligibility for admission to Intermediate course is 
(a) is not less than 18 years of age; and (b) has passed degree Examination of any recognized University or equivalent. Incumbents waiting for the result can apply for provisional admission

Commerce career options

Name: devyani

Q what options i have after passing out 12th with commerce?

A: You can join graduation course in commerce, BBA then MBA from a top ranking institute with better faculty and placement record.

There are several career options for you like CA, CS, CFA, ICWA, B.Com LLB and BMS (bachelors in management system).

Try to explore the nature of job and long term career prospect in following career options before taking your career decision.

Bank Manager
Chartered Accountant
Commercial lawyer
Chartered financial analyst
Working for the reserve bank
Stock broker
Mortgage broker
Maths/accounting/ economics/ business Teacher/lecturer
Policy analyst
Wealth Manager
General Manager
Tax auditor

Career after degree in Microbiology

Name: Lakshmi

Q: I have just finished my UG degree in Microbiology.Please help me in selecting my PG degree

A: After your microbiology degree course, you can apply for Master's degree course in Clinical Research or M.Sc degree in applied microbiology or Medical microbiology. Remember to choose the course according to your interest, knowledge, and capability.

You can opt for MSc microbiology. Course in Applied microbiology followed by advanced research study will open many option for you in the R&D field.

Here is a partial list of universities/colleges offer microbiology at the postgraduate level:

• University of Delhi, New Delhi 110 007
• Nagpur University, M.G Marg, Nagpur 440 001
• University of Madras, Chepauk Campus, Chennai 600 005
• Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141 004
• G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pant Nagar 236 145

I dropped two years after class 12

Q:
good evening ...

 i am pursuing B-Tech in Computer Science from a private engineering college in noida.i am in 4th year.my problem is that i dropped two years after class 12 due to a major road accident.otherwise i have an excellent academic career throughout.

The placement season would be starting soon.so my question is that whether i should indicate my year of passing of class 10 and class 12 in my resume?wont it be having any negative impact on my job prospects?

Infosys and Wipro will be visiting my college soon for placements.they dont have mentioned any explicit criteria for drop out students...

i m in stress..so please send your useful suggestions to me as soon as possible.

 i greatly rely on you at this particular moment in my life. please help me out.

A: You do not need to be panic for this reason. There are students having discontinuity in study due to preparation of entrance exams. In most cases if you can explain that you have mastered a relevant subject like computer language in that period.  

Be ready to talk about your knowledge, experience, abilities and skills. Have at least three strong points about yourself that you can relate to the company and job on offer.

You do not need to hide the years of passing for 10th and 12th in your resume. Tell the truth. You can mention the reason for the gap if you face interview questions related to discontinuity in your study and what you did in those years.

Career Option in Ethical hacking

Name: Amit

Q: Sir, I want to build a carrer in ethical hacking. Is this a good carrer option. Please Help me.

  Thanks.

A: As Sun Tzu put it in the 'Art of War', "If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained, you will also suffer a defeat." It is the duty of system administrators and network security professionals to guard their infrastructure against exploits by knowing the enemy (the malicious hacker(s), who seek to use that very infrastructure for illegal activities).

The Ethical Hacker is an individual who is usually employed with the organization and who can be trusted to undertake an attempt to penetrate networks and/or computer systems using the same methods as a Hacker. The goal of the ethical hacker is to help the organization take preemptive measures against malicious attacks by attacking the system himself; all the while staying within legal limits.

You can join training program for Certified Ethical Hacker certification. The Certified Ethical Hacker certification will fortify the application knowledge of security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators, and anyone who is concerned about the integrity of the network infrastructure.

You will learn how intruders escalate privileges and what steps can be taken to secure a system. You will also learn about Intrusion Detection, Policy Creation, Social Engineering, DDoS Attacks, Buffer Overflows and Virus Creation. 

Make sure to join a training program that is latest and conducted by certified trainers. It is a specialized career option and you can have many exciting career opportunities in IT and other organizations.

MSc space science colleges in India

Name: TINU MARIA

Q: I am most interested in space related courses, like M.Sc space science course. I request you to give me the details of colleges in India offering space, basically MSC space science course...........expecting your interest sir THANK YOU

A: Pune University offers MSc course in Space Science. Eligibility requirement is BSc Degree in any branch.

Gujarat University
PG Diploma in Space Science and Applications - Department of Physics, Electronics & Space Science, School of Sciences,

Andhra University offer Post-Master Diploma course in Space Sciences.
MSc Space Physics (3yrs). Eligibility: BSc.
Diploma in Space Science & Tech. Eligibility: MS (Phs)/MScTech with electronics.

MP Birla Planetarium, 96 Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, Kolkata 700071.
PG Diploma in Astronomy & Planetary Sciences.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Koramangala, Bangalore 560034.
PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Post-doctoral Fellowships. (www.iiap.ernet.in).

JNTU College of Engineering, Hyderabad.
MSc (Tech) Space Physics).

National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Pune & Bangalore Campus, (www.tifr.res.in/~gsch).
Research Programmes in Astrophysics & Astronomy (Radio Astronomy & Astrophys, Theoretical Phys & Astrophys,
Eligibility: MSc (Phy/ Astro/ Appl Math/ Physical Chem. BSc/ BE/ BTech with exceptional record can also apply.

Osmania University, Centre for Advanced Study in Astronomy, Hyderabad 500007.
MSc (Astronomy)
Eligibility: BSc (45% in the rel subj).

Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punj).
PG Diploma in Space Sciences.
Eligibility: MSc (Phys)/ BSc/ BE/ BTech (50

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (www.iisc.ernet.in).

IIST Admission Test (ISAT-2011)
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering
B.Tech. in Avionics
B.Tech. in Physical Sciences

I want to switch to web designing line or animation sector

Name:  Pratik Mohan

Q:

Dear sir,

 I am a graduate in BBA and pursued Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Operation and currently working in Banking industry for 2 years. I want to switch to web designing line or animation sector as I am no more interested in banking sector. Kindly advice how to get into these sector, what are the career opportunities and how much I can earn as a
web designer or animator.

A: You can try to learn the skills required for web design while continuing in your present job. 

To accomplish this you need to have good knowledge of a graphical software like Illustrator, Corel Draw or Photoshop. Apart from that you need to know XHTML, CSS and JavaScript.

A web designer can be absorbed in different fields such as advertising agencies, publishing, audio-visual media, design studios, printers and typesetters, manufacturers and department stores, marketing firms, exhibits and displays and educational institutes and libraries. 

The growth is dependent on experience and creativity. The starting salary in this sector is 15k to 25k per month. You can also offer your services as a freelancer.

Delay in submission of documents

Name: sapnasingh

Q: i m a btech final year appearing student now wil go to dehradun ssb bt we hav to assure dat we will submit our degree certificate by 15 june but in case our result would have not been announced till 15 june then what could i do?

A: These dates are deadlines. You can hope for the best that your results will be announced by June 15, 2011. You can get provisional certificate from your institute once your result is announced and submit the same. 

Joining Business after B.Tech

Name: Harpreet

Q: Hi, I completed my B.tech(E.C.E) in 2010, and for the last 3 months i am appointed as software developer in a small scale I.T company. I want to join my family business.So which course will help me to establish myself as a good businessman

A: You can join regular or part time MBA in good institute near your locality. In order to succeed, you need to understand and to become proficient in a set of fundamental business skills.   It is important to know early on which skills that you have and those that you will have to learn or delegate to others.When it comes to the skills that you lack, you can learn these skills or atleast get an exposure.

Here are some of the important skills that you must learn to become a good businessman.

• Delegation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership Skills
• Team Building Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Sales and Marketing Skills
• General Management Skills
• Cash flow Management Skills
• Financial Management Skills
• Time Management Skills

SSB Coaching Institutes

Name: Bhaskaran

Q: Sir, I'm a 2nd year B-tech ECE student. I wish to join the Indian Army by appearing for UES mode of entry in my pre-final year. Please tell me the institutions which provide  the best coaching to clear the SSB interview in our country  and specifically in Pune.

A: you can contact local coaching institute like Cavalier India (cavalierindia.com) for SSB interview in Pune.

The SSB interview is entirely different from the normal corporate interviews. It is also important the way you enter into the hall, body language, the way you asked permission, how you greet others, how you answer confidently.

Some of the qualities to be judged are:

• Mental alertness
• Critical powers of assimilation
• Balance of judgment
• Clear and logical exposition
• Variety and depth of interests
• Ability for social cohesion and leadership
• Intellectual and moral integrity

You can start preparing for questions like:

1. Tel about yourself
2. Why you want to join Indian army"
3. Achievements in sports?
4. Extracurricular?
5. Examples for your leadership?
6. What will you do if you were not selected at this interview?
7. General Knowledge – Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Burning Topics, Sports, Newspaper headlines, etc. Grasp – How quickly the candidate understands the question or the subject?

Jobs other than IT field and Teaching field

Name: Raja

Q: I am MCA student-2009 passed out with 79%. I could not find any job for over a year. Last Aug-2010 only i got a job in a small company as a developer in DOT NET. I don't want to continue my career in IT field(especially in software). Please suggest a relevant job for me, other than IT field and Teaching field.? I'm so confused..Please give me a better solution. Thanks n Advance.

A: You can have expertise other IT fields like networking, database etc. There are several openings in large companies but you need to reach out and apply for these jobs via recommendation from your network, directly on company website or search using different keywords on naukri, monster job site. The best approach will be to contact your seniors, friends of friends and take their help to land in better jobs. You can have edge over others having relevant certifications apart from having strong foundation in the required skill sets.

Human rights courses

Name: aayushi goel

Q: Hi,

I am pursuing a B.A.LL.B (Hons.) degree (5 yr course) and am in the third year. i am very interested in human rights and international humanitarian law. i am very keen on doing a course on these subjects along with this B.A. LL.B course through correspondence. i cannot wait to graduate to do these courses because i want to do these courses simultaneously so that when i finish my law course i have something on my CV that would help me in getting a job. Besides, i have a lot of free time on my hands and so i would like to put it to maximum use. i would prefer a correspondence course. i would appreciate if you helped me in finding out universities and colleges that offer correspondence courses for these subjects after 10+2. please reply at the earliest. A: You can take admission in IGNOU Certificate in Human Rights (CHR).The eligibility is 10+2 or its equivalent.Course duration is 6 months.Admission notification is generally released in May/June and the last date for submission of filled-in application forms will be September 30 for January session and March 31 for July session.  Enclosed below is a list of institutes and universities offering certificate, diploma and degree course in Human Rights. DEGREE COURSE Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi M.S. University of Baroda,Vadodara Sri Venkatesswara University, Tirupati M.D. University, Rohtak Berhampur University, Berhampur Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai CERTIFICATE COURSE Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore National Law School of India University, Bangalore Berhampur University, Berhampur S.N.D.T. Womens University, Mumbai Arunachal University Manipur Univeirsity Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded Lamka Govt. Collegbe, Manipur Stella Maris College, Chennai Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi DIPLOMA COURSE University of Mumbai, Mumbai Nagpur University, Nagpur Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi Saurashtra University, Rajkot Universityof Madras, Chennai University of Jammu, Jammu Tawi Pondicherry Univerity, Pondicherry University of Mysore, Mysore J.N. Vyas University, Jodhpur Mohanlal Sukhadia, Udaipur University of Kalyani, Kolhapur Madurai Kamraj University, Maduari H.P. University, Simla University of Kashmir, Srinagar Indian Law Institute, New Delhi

Carrer in software testing

Aarti Champak
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Dear sir

 I am 28 yr old bsc graduate with physics based at Ahemdabad , i want  to make my career in the software testing , One institute in the ahemdabad who runs 3 months courses for the same , can i go for this test what is the scope for non it back ground in the software testing.

A:  The eligibility for a trainee tester are a Graduation with a good maths and science mark. As a B.Sc graduate you are well positioned to enter career in software testing.

The technical testing skill required are:

• Project life cycle,
• Testing concepts,
• Knowledge of testing types,
• Programming languages familiarity,
• Database concepts,
• Test plan idea,
• Ability to analyze requirements,
• Documentation skill,
• Testing tools
  

Make sure you learn all the above skills and advanced concepts in your training program along with exposure to real life projects. You can always learn the things if you have interest. You can also grow fast by gaining necessary skills.

The characteristics of a tester can be summed up as a person who is analytical, logical, organized, curious, and pays attention to detail. Such a person is also confident; a team player, able to learn quickly and handle stress, able to meet tight deadlines, and has good communication and interpersonal skills. 

Eligibility for MSc Biotechnology

Name: lalita

Q: i m pursuing bsc biotechnology (final yr, 6th sem). i want to do either msc biotechnology or msc microbiology. but i m really confused for which colleges i m eligible for these courses. some of them are asking for complete gradution. so plz help me and tell me the apt colleges and the last date of filling application forms

A: You are eligible for M.Sc biotechnology. Admission is made through entrance exam. Final year students can appear for the entrance exams.

Eligibility Criteria for Admissions to MSc. Biotechnology at JNU:

Candidates who have passed their gradation on 10+2+3 pattern in physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4 years BSc. (Physician assistant course); Or Medicine (MBBS) or BDS wit at least 55% marks are eligible to apply. However candidates who are appearing in the qualifying examination will also be considered eligible for the entrance examination.

Schedule of the Combined Bio Technology Entrance Exam:

Date of Issuing of Application Form: From 1st February to mid March 2011. 

Last date of submission of Application Form: mid March 2011 

Date of Examination: mid May 2011 

Top universities & colleges offering M.Sc. biotechnology course are-

• Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), delhi
• Jamia Hamdard University
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• Ram Lal Anand College
• Gargi College
• Daulat Ram College
• Deshbandu College
• University of Delhi
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
• Biotech Consortium India LtdJawaharlal Nehru University
• Swami shradhanand College
• Institute of Home Economics
• Amity Institute of Biotechnology
• Venkateshwara College
• Shivaji College
• MS University of Baroda, Vadodara Gujarat
• Osmania University
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

The eligibility for M.Sc microbiology is B. Sc. in Microbiology/Life Science. 

Enclosed is partial list of colleges offering M.Sc microbiology.

• M.Sc Microbiology Kakatiya University, Vidyaranyapuri, Warangal 506009 Andhra Pradesh
• M.Sc Microbiology Kurukshetra University, Faculty of Science, Kurukshetra 136119 Haryana
• M.Sc Microbiology Maharshi Dayanand University, Faculty of Science, Rohtak 124001 Haryana
• M.Sc Microbiology Mahatma Gandhi University, Faculty of Applied Science, Priyadarshini Hills PO, Kottayam 686560 Kerala
• M.Sc Microbiology Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, University Campus, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli 627018 Tamil Nadu
• M.Sc Microbiology North Maharashtra University, Faculty of Science, Post Box No. 80, Umavinagar, Jalgaon 425002 Maharashtra
• M.Sc Microbiology Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar 751003 Orissa
• MSc. Microbiolog University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, 2 years
• MSc. Microbiology Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. eligibility - BSc. in Biology and duration of course is 2 years

• MSc. Microbiology Rani Durgawati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh Eligibility -BSc. in any branch of Biology , Duration2 years.
• M.Sc Microbiology University of Mumbai, M G Road, Fort, Mumbai 400032 Maharashtra
• M.Sc Microbiology University of Pune, Faculty of Science, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007 Maharashtra

Eligibility for govt jobs

Name: Basant Singh

Q: Can any one apply for govt job when  he have done graduation in 5year in place of 4year..and now he have graduation degree

A: Yes. You are eligible if you have completed the Degree in Arts, Science or Commerce from recognised University or equivalent with required percentage (in some cases it is 50% and above). You also need to meet the respective age limit criteria for the Govt. job you are applying.

Career in Air Force

Name: gitanjali

Q: I am doing graduation in computer Science from Delhi University.

I want to make my career in Air Force in future.
Please show me a right path.
Also told about entrance exams.

Thanks!

A: You can apply for Air Force officer post after completion of your graduation.  As an officer with the Indian Air Force, you will lead and manage, and will be posted either as a Pilot, or a Navigator, or a Technical or a Ground Duty officer in any one of the Air Force bases.

You can get more details from official website.

http://careerairforce.nic.in/career_opp/grad_ground_branch.html

Should i go for M A in mass communication?

Aashi Jain

Sir,

Presently i am doing chartered accountancy.I am much interested in writing and reading articles and newspaper.I am also doing b.com.Should i go for M A in mass communication or which other field would be good for me

A: Focus on your CA study and try to earn money using your writing skill by working as a freelance writer.  

If you are more interested in writing articles then you can apply for guest writer in blogs, magazines and newspapers. You can also join Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from IGNOU. Admission notification is generally released in May/June and the last date for submission of filled-in application forms will be September 30 for January session and March 31 for July session.