How to join in Indian Army after Graduation

If you missed out the opportunity in 12th to join the Army then don't worry as there are still many ways to get into your dream career.

There are multiple ways to join the Army if you are in College and about to graduate.

Below are some ways:

CDS- Combined Defence Services Examinations

This is for graduate from any stream who would like to join the Army,Navy or Airforce. The exam is conducted by UPSC and the notifications are sent usually by May/June or Oct/Nov. Any student from any stream can apply. Age range has to be 18-24 yrs
Visit the UPSC website www.uspsc.gov.in for the latest notifications

University Entry Scheme-UES

This opportunity is only for Engineering graduates. If you are in your pre final year of Engineering you can write this exam. Please not those who have completed Engineering cannot apply.

TGC or Technical graduate course

All male candidate who are between the ages of 20-27,unmarried and has Engineering degree can apply.Please visit http://joinindianarmy.nic.in/bravo/graduate-tech-entries.htm for more details

SSC or Short Service Commission (Technical)

This is slightly different as the it is not a permanent commission. This would be upto 14 years of employment after which you can retire or extend. Dates are notified in Jun/Jul or Dec /Jan.This is also for male candidates who have completed their Enigineering and between the ages of 20 to 27 years . Please visit http://joinindianarmy.nic.in/bravo/graduate-tech-entries.htm

JAG Entry for law graduates

If you are a law graduate and have the desire to join the army through JAG (22) this is a good opportunity for you. There is no written exam bit if you are shortlisted you can directly go for SSB.Unmarried males and females can go for the Judge Advocate general branch of the Army.

5 tips to improve your resume | How to Improve cv for Job

Resume is your first step in initiating a relationship with your prospective employer. You have around 30 seconds to be considered for the next step which is the interview so how to improve cv for job ?

Here are five tips to improve your resume:

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Resume starts with the job description and not from you 

Please under stand that your ability to establish the connect with the actual requirements of the employers is the secret to good resumes. 

Understanding the employer's perspective and then creating a resume that highlights the aspects they are looking for is necessary to have your resume shortlisted.

Use Bullet points

People like to read short concise sentences and not long essays. 
Use bullet points in the resume and you will immediately increase readability and response rates.

Use the first page wisely

The first page is the most important.Many people waste the space on the first page with address and personal details.

This can go at the end. 

The first page should solely focus on the keywords the employers would be looking for.

Add a summary of profile in the beginning

A summary of profile allows you to add as many key terms that are relevant to the job.

This you can work on and refine till you are confident it can establish your suitability. 

A good way is to write 5-6 sentences including your Qualifications, Experience details and specific skills.

Add an objective

Most people do not add and objective and even if they do they do not use that to establish connect. 

You can add and objective that specifically states the job role you are looking for so that the employers (as well as job board software) can filter accordingly. 

For eg.
Objective - To obtain a position as a Marketing Head where my project management and interpersonal skills are utilized.

10 Jobs that are increasing in demand in India

 While the regular jobs in IT,Engineering and Management continue,  there seems to be an increasing demand for a few jobs.

The following is list of jobs that seems to increase in demand (in no particular order):

• Content  Writers
• Instructional designers
• Graphic Designers
• Animators
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Data Analysts
• IT Trainers
• Personal Coaches and Fitness trainers
• Market Research Analysts
• Beauty and Skincare specialists

Handle GDs With Ease Using This Technique

Group discussion or GDs are a major cause of anxiety and worry for most candidates and it makes everything seem to be dependant on luck or  chance. Worries such as -I wonder which topic I will get? Will it be easy or difficult? What if something comes which I have not prepared on? Who else will be in the group discussion? Worrying about these will lead to failure even before the GD.
So how can you keep yourself in control of the situation?

The secret is this- We will do anything to get out of pain or avoid a painful situation than try to get some  possible reward. In a GD the reward of possible getting the admission is not a strong enough benefit to push you to perform. Avoiding pain will be a better motivator. Here is how to use this principle:

 The important thing in any GD is to open your mouth and speak! In any GD of say 20 mins,ideally you should speak and interact at least for a minimum of three times.Here is technique to ensure you speak. Get a close friend who cares about your success and offer Rs 1000(or an amount that will be hard for you (create pain) to give) if you do not speak for a minimum of 3 times. This will create a drive to speak and you will find yourself overcoming the initial fear and self consciousness. After a few such experiences you will become habituated to speaking out and will no longer need this negative motivator. But this works ....try it out and see for yourself!!

3 Tips To Ace Any Interview

Getting admission in a good college is not about marks alone. It is about demonstrating your talents and your skills effectively.  As a part of that interviews have become an important hurdle to cross for any aspiring student. But what is the secret that gets you through interview?
 Here are 3 important tips to help you ace any interview:

1. Put yourself in the interviewer's shoes- Instead of focusing on what you have to say or not say, it is best to start from the interviewer's perspective. What kind of student are they looking for? What priorities do they have to identify good candidates? Unless you understand this you will not be able to give the answers appropriately nor would you be able to focus on the major priorities for the institution.

2.Do not focus on the outcome- Like any performance you have to be in the moment to give the right answers and think spontaneously. If your focus is too much on the outcome your performance will be hampered as the uncertainty of the situation will lead to unnecessary tension and nervousness.

3.Don't be desperate- Remind yourself that if not this then something better will turn up.There is no need to be desperate as you are here to identify if the initutio is suitable for you as well.Too much pressure from family and peers as well as thinking that this is the only option will make it seem to be a do or die situation which is in most cases will create a repulsion to the interviewer who sense taht. Be calm ,relaxed and collected with the clear knowing that tere are many opportunities for you to choose from .



There tips are crucial to shape your attitude and develop confidence.Try thee tips and if they work for you share them with others as well.

How to become a trainer in India

The field of training is wide and varied and there is a place for anyone who has expertise in a particular area. We have Soft skills trainers, English trainers,IT trainers, Personal trainers, Trainers in GMAT/GRE/Engineering/Competitive exams etc.the list is  very long.

 To become a trainer it would be good to work in the area of interest and understand it well.Some directly work as part time trainers at institutes, schools or colleges and work their way to fulfil time careers.Trainers need to be people oriented and should enjoy talking in front of crowds and teaching.
What skills do you have that you can teach others? Do you enjoy teaching others and seeing them grow? These questions need to be answered.

To become a trainer in oft skills and behavioural skills most people go in HR and then move to the learning and development function in HR. There are trainers who are into IT skills,programming, language fluency etc.

If you are serious about training it might be a good idea to take a  Diploma in Training from ISTD (Indian Society for Training and Development).More important is to start taking small sessions or even assisting other trainers until you learn the craft as it is something learned only by doing.

How to become an instructional designer in India

With e-learning catching on in India, the demand for instructional designers have rapidly increased.Currently there is a dearth of qualified instructional designers and the requirements are piling up everyday.

What do instructional designers do?

Instructional designers create and design learning content to be delivered though the web or for regular classes as well.They have to be well versed with the learning methods and understand how people learn to create the content and design the learning. Experience in teaching and training is a big plus although not necessary. Ability to conceptualize, interest in multiple fields and the ability write well are additional skills that can be useful in this work.

What qualifications are needed?
Currently more than qualifications, experience is looked at. If you have teaching or training experience and have ability to create content for programs you may have a fair chance. There are few on line programs that you can use to educate yourself.

Symbiosis Distance education as well as SNDT Womens College offer recognized courses that can qualify you for jobs in this area in India.There are other national and international certifications also that can help you. A quick on line search with list such certifications.

How to become an Interior Designer in India

 Interior design can be a very lucrative field for those with talent in design as well as interest in creating delightful customer experiences.The interior designers are in demand in marketing, architecture, corporate and event management for their talents and knowledge in design.Various jobs take up also include- CAD Designer, Design Consultant,furniture designer,Exhibition designer and many more. The students can go for a Bsc in Interior design or  BID(Bachelor of Interior Design) which are 3 year courses.

Another route could also be through Bachelor of Architecture where there student undergoes a 5 year course and becomes an architect. This allows the student greater scope in handling projects in architecture as well. This is  through an entrance exam- NATA (National Aptitude test in Architecture) or another through IIT JEE Paper-2.

Some students also choose to take a diploma in interior design which can also get them started in the filed without so many years of study.

Institutions offering courses include:

IIT,Mumbai
National Institutes of Design  at multiple locations in India. States such as -Gujarat,Andhra Pradesh etc.
Sir JJ School of Applied Arts,Mumbai

How to become an Aeronautical Engineer in India

 Aeronautical engineer is involved in the design ,development,testing and maintenance of aircrafts.A BE or Btech in this filed can get you jobs in Aviation, Defence and Aerospace industries.

Getting into Aeronautical Enigneering:

As with any other engineering you will have to write the common entrance tests such as
IIT-JEE
OR
AIEE

Some colleges like Amrita, Manipal Intitute of Technology,VIT etc have their own entrance tests too.

You need to have Physics Chemistry and Mathematics for your 10 +2 and min of 50% aggregate for applying for BE or  Btech degree courses

Some institutions offering these courses are:

• IIT kharagpur
• IIT Madras
• Sathyabama University,Chennai
• Amrita Institute of Technology and Sciences,Tamil Nadu
• Manipal Institute of Technology,Karnataka

Careers in Agriculture in India

Agriculture is not just farming alone, you can pursue careers in fisheries, forestry, agribusiness, poultry,horticulture etc.as this is a foundational program for all other areas as well. ICAR (Indian council for agricultural research) conducts an all India admissions test and 10+2 students with a background in PCM OR PCB,PCMB can attempt this. Those who are selected may further choose undergrad courses in State Universities . These could include Agriculture Engineering, Fisheriees Sciences, Horticulture, Sericulture,Dairy Technlogy,Forestry,Agriculture Marketing,Agriculture and even Banking and Cooperation.A BSc Agriculture is 4 years and can be rewarding for a candidate with the right skills and interest levels. Some institutes offering programs are:

Indian Agriculture Research Institute ,New Delhi
Punjab Agricultural University,Ludhiana
Junagadh Agricultural University,Junagadh
Kerala Agricultural  University, Thrissur
Central Agricultural University,Imphal

and many others 

Careers in Merchant Navy In India

 Merchant navy is a well paid and highly valued profession. Navigating ships,maintenance and upkeep of ships, transportation of good passenger safety etc. would be areas covered under maritime  and nautical studies.
The profession calls for people who can work with minds as well as engage in hard physical work.The rigours of being out in the sea and managing a ship may not be everyone's cup of tea. but those who are adventurous with an inclination towards engineering can excel in this field.

How to enter this field:
Usually a 10+2 with Science- Physics ,Chemistry Maths between the ages of 16-25 yrs are eligible to write the AIMNET (All India Merchant Navy Entrance Test) for entrance into various colleges offering Marine Engineering and Nautical Science courses. Some of the known institutions ffring courses are:

Indian Maritime University, Chennai
International Maritime Institute, Noida
Sumudra Institute of Maritime Studies,Pune
Tolani Maritime Institute, Mumbai
Indian Maritime University,Chennai

Careers in Dairy Sciences in India

Milk and milk products are widely used in India which is also one of the largest producers of milk in the world. The dairy industry involves cattle breeding, milking,processing, storage and distribution of milk and milk products and has recently involved heavy use of technology and management techniques.There are numerous colleges in India offering courses in dairy farming, dairy management and dairy technology. A Bsc/Btech in Dairy Technology or Agriculture would be sufficient to get int this industry. Companies like  Amul,Almarai,Brittania,ITC,Nestle etc. are some top employers other than government agencies and institutions.

Some of the institutions offering courses in this area are:

National Dairy Research institute,Banaglore
Dairy Research Institute,Mumbai
Kerala Agriculture University,Thrissur
Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur

Careers in Fishery Sciences in India

Fishery Sciences in a multidisciplinary science which includes aquaculture,genetics,biotechnology,microbiology and fisheries related studies. It involves everything from catching, breeding, processing, freezing and canning of fishes and seafood.
There is a emerging scope in India for this area. There is also a lot of demand abroad in countries like USA, Japan,Australia, China etc. A bachelors in Fisheries Sciences (BFSc) is usually 4 years or  the candidate can get an degree in Agriculture like a a 4 year Bsc Agriculture to enter this field.

Jobs include Fisheries Development Officers, Researchers, Inspector of Fisheries, Project Managers, ,Fisheries officer, Hatchery managers, Farm managers etc.There are also numerous certificate and diploma courses offered in this area.


Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University
http://kvafsu.edu.in

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies
http://www.kufos.ac.in

Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University
http://www.mafsu.in

West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences
http://wbuafscl.ac.in

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University
http://tnfu.ac.in

Punjab Agricultural University ,Ludhiana
http://purcl.puchd.ac.in