Sunday, June 10, 2018

Careers in Microbiology in India

Microbiology has to do with microscopic organisms and encompasses a variety of fields such as virology,mycology,bacteriology etc. A microbiologist is needed in breweries, pharmaceuticals,dairy and food related industries.  A BSc/ Btech in Microbiology will equip a student to be employed in any of the above industries and pursue research or higher studies as well.
Some of the educational institutions offering this course are:

St Josephs College, Bangalore
St Xaviers College, Mumbai
Manipal Academy for Higher Education, Manipal
Presidency College,Kolkota

Eligibility is usually a 10+2 in science with Biology



Saturday, June 9, 2018

Careers in Environmental Sciences in India

Environmental sciences have gained a lot of attention due to the issues of Global Warming, Waste Management etc. The environmentalist is necessary for areas such as preservation of forest and wildlife, urban planning,ministry of environment, industries, pollution control boards etc.A trained professional with relevant degree can find employment in any of the areas of with organizations like the UN,Government, Institutions and NGOs.

Some of the Universities offering a Bachelors in this area are:

Alighar Muslim University,Alighar
Jawaharlal Nehru University,Delhi
Amity Unniversity,Noida
National Environmental Research Institute,Nagpur
University of Mysore,Mysore

and many more

Eigibility:10+2 with Physics,Chemistry and Biology


Degrees:
BSc Environmental Science
BSc Environmental science and Water management
Bachelor of Environmental Management

How to become an actor in India

Acting is a talent that can lead to fame and wealth but it require nurture and the right opportunities. In  India  we have examples of rags to riches stories of numerous actors who worked their way to rejection and hardship to stardom. While looking at acting as a career it  is important to understand that while all may not become stars,talent once developed will be noticed and opportunities will come. So if you are thinking of pursuing  a career as an actor it would be good to get get trained under professionals. If you are willing to be patient and toil till the realization of your dream some of the following institutions may guide you in the right path:

National School of Drama,New Delhi
https://nsd.gov.in/delhi/

FTII (Film and Technology Institution of India),  Pune
http://www.ftiindia.com

Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida
http://aaft.com

Actor Prepares, Mumbai
http://www.actorprepares.net

Eligibility is minimum 10+2

How to become a professional blogger

The beauty of the internet is that it can make your voice heard all over the world.The world is eager for information and knowledge and regardless of where you are located you can reach out to audiences across the globe.So a career as a professional blogger is a wonderful way to share the knowledge and information to people all over the world. The are many active blogger who started it as a part time hobby and turned it into a full time income generator. You need no specific qualifications or specialized degrees. All you need is a passion for an area and persistent endeavour.

Some ways bloggers make income are :
Affiliate marketing
Google adsense
Advertisements
Subscriptions
and many others as well


Some of the best blogging platforms are
www.blogger.com
www.wordpress,.com
www.medium.com
www.typeface.com

and many many that a search will reveal



Thursday, June 7, 2018

List of 15 digital careers for the new generation


Here are some of the latest digital  careers that people are pursuing:

  1. Graphic Designer
  2. Videogame and animation designer
  3. Virtual assistant
  4. Online marketeer
  5. Online Content writer/Copywriter/Researcher
  6. Software developer
  7. Tester
  8. Online tutor
  9. Instructional(e-learning and web based learning) designer
  10. Online entrepreneur (e-bay,amazon etc.)
  11. Online coaching
  12. Blogger/Vlogger
  13. Affiliate marketeer
  14. Social media expert
  15. Consultant for various niches-serving online clients



If you need more information on any please add in thecomment and we will try to give more details on that.

Opportunities in Online marketing in India

Digital marketing is the new craze with a huge demand for professionals in this area. This is a recent job which again was brought about by the internet revolution. The growth of this area is unprecedented with 170 billion USD in online advertising in US in 2015,which is expected to become 330 billion by 2021 according to statista.com: https://www.statista.com/topics/1176/online-advertising/

Scope
The scope for a digital marketing professional is phenomenal as there are very few established names in this domain.

Educational requirements
There is no prescribed background for  this but skills in analysis, marketing as well as good understanding of online behaviour of people is necessary. Also there is a need to continuously research and update oneself as the newer channels proliferate and one needs to be  proactive in learning and applying done.

There are many professionals who started out as computer engineers, writers,marketing  professionals etc. who changed to this filed once they identified the demand.Any background and qualification is fine although there are currently certificate courses and programs available. Some institutions offering  this program are:

AIMA- All India Management association
Manipal Global Education Services
NIIT

There are many other oragnizations which offer online courses suchas
simplilearn.com
udemy.com etc.




How to become a content writer in India

With the advent of businesses going online, there has been an unprecedented demand for good content writers.What do content writers do?They develop content for websites, online articles, brochures,scripts for videos and a lot of other aspects for marketing businesses online through social media as well. While it seems to be an easy job and many have ventured into this ,it can be very taxing as you will have to do a lot of writing to become successful.
What courses can help?

While there are not any prescribed programs, a degree in communication and mass media,BA English  or a diploma or certificate in copywriting,creative writing etc. could be an advantage when looking for jobs. But more important is to build up a solid work portfolio.There are requirements all around you .You need to network and build good relationships and can even work as a freelancer if you have enough.

Some programs offered by:

  1. Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication,Pune
  2. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi
  3. Christ University, Bangalore
  4. Manipal Institute of Communications, Manipal
  5. Amity School Of Communication, Noida.
Other programs:

Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCWE) -Symbiosis
http://www.scdl.net/distance-learning-diploma-in-creative-writing-in-english.aspx



Monday, May 7, 2018

How to Join the Army After +2

Many students fail to recognize that the Indian Army provides excellent career opportunities with job security,pension and good salary. If you are in the 12th Std and trying to decide what to do explore a career in the army. Here are some ways to join the army:

NDA
National Defence Academy conducts tests to identify candidates for the various streams in defense such as Army, Navy and the Air Force. To join the army you need to write the exam conducted by UPSC for NDA. Any stream is fine and the age requirements are 16.5 to 19.5 years. The notifications come out in June and December. Please visit www.upsc.gov.in for notifiations and details

Technical Entry Scheme
This scheme is only for Students with PCM with at least 70% marks in their 12th stds.
The notifications come out in May/June and Oct/Nov. You can visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in for more information.

Soldier Entry Scheme
This is through numerous recruitment rallies held at various places as notified on the website of the Indian Army www.joinindianarmy.nic.in


Saturday, April 28, 2018

How to choose the Right Career

There are 3 areas that you need to understand before deciding on a career

  1. Your Interests
    What are some activities you enjoy? 
  2. Your Skills and abilities
    What are some things that you are good at?
  3. Your Personality
    What are some aspects of your personality that will suit certain careers. 


While you can do a preliminary assessment on all of these yourself a skilled counselor can help you identify 2-3 careers that will be suitable for you.

Do not do what everyone else seems to be doing,you are unique and have unique combination of skills,interests and personality.

Remember, 80% of your life you will be working, so take the time to research well and choose wisely.

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