Career FAQs

Ques. Management, Engineering or Medical the best stream to opt for?

Answer. All have the potential of providing you a platform wherein you can have a sense of achievement in all possible respect. All provide the opportunity of bringing tangible change in the existing system. As far other incentives are concerned the achievers of all the three streams are mighty in their own respect. As a management student you can aspire to head a multinational giants like the coke and the Pepsi where as an engineer or technocrat you stand the possibility of achieving the heights of the present Indian President. Thus it should have been clear by now that potential is not in the stream it is your determination and the will power that help you scale heights.

 
Ques. Kindly tell us about Psychometric Test in various competitive examinations for engineers? 

Answer. Psychometric testing usually falls into three main types : Ability testing, Aptitude testing and Personality questionnaires. An ability test such as the General Ability Test (GAT) is usually made up of four tests of specific ability - numerical ability; verbal ability; non-verbal ability and spatial ability. Aptitude tests tend to be job related while personality questionnaires aim to identify the enduring characteristics of the person that are significant for interpersonal behaviour. In the case of selection of engineering graduates for NTPC, the psychometric test, group discussion and interview are held only for candidates who have qualified the selection test which has testing of subject knowledge and Executive Aptitude. For the Psychometric test, you only have to give an objective response to help the recruiter identify your personality traits relevant for the organisation. You are not expected to prepare any model answers for such tests.

Ques. Which subject would benefit as a career Geography or economics? 

Answer. From career point of view, economics as a subject will certainly offer wider options than geography. Geography provides specialized and limited job options, a graduate in economics has bright prospects. In fact if economics interests you and you could enroll for the following foundation courses alongside your graduation. 

The Chartered Accountancy Foundation Courses
The Cost and works Accountancy Course
The Company Secretary course
Bachelor of Business Administration or studies
Bachelors in Financial Investment and Analysis
Bachelors in Economics
Ques. Is 16 years of study mandatory for GMAT? 
 

Answer. The Graduate Management Admission of Test is designed to help B- schools assess the qualifications and potential of applicants for advanced study in business and management.

You need to take GMAT if you are seeking admission to B- schools mainly in the United States and Canada. However, B-schools in other parts of the world, including some in India also accept these scores.

No, age or academic qualification is specified .All you need is a valid passport. The 16 year funda mainly applies to B- schools in the U.S. However, even that is not a hard and fast rule as far as admission to management schools is concerned. Instead, what is mandatory is a minimum of two to three years of work experience after graduation. For a detailed view log on to our site on GMAT http://www.indiaeducation.net/international-exams/GMAT/

Ques. How can we become a vet? 

Answer. You will have to seek admission in to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animals Husbandry (BVSc & AH) course at a veterinary college. This course is akin to the medical degree course except that it deals with animals. The eligibility is plus two with Physics, Chemistry and biology .You must seriously examine if you are good with P,C,B and interested in those subjects for that is what you have to base your studies on. Only love for animals should not dictate a career as a vet, though it is a good starting point. For a detailed view log on the site http://www.indiaeducation.net/CareerCenter/

Ques. What are the prospects of employment after the BVSC & Ah course? 

Answer. Opportunities in this profession are good. Pet care clinics are the urban craze and need while there can be good opportunities in stables and stud Farms, dairies with government departments and organizations, aquariums, wild life sanctuaries, national parks, zoos, etc. research and teaching are other options. Pharmaceutical companies, biomedical research firms are also the prospective employers in this arena.

Ques. Does Pharmacy graduate have good prospects in sales and marketing? 

Answer. Pharmacy graduates are popular choices for opportunities in sales and marketing. If Pharmacy graduates are not available then the next choice is a science graduate however, you must assess if you would be able to pick up selling and marketing skills and be able to take care of sales responsibilities.

Ques. What is the scope of a career in foreign trade management? 

Answer. Today there are quite a few reputed institutions/management schools offering specialized management programmes in International Business or Foreign trade. From IIFT you can really get the best work options since campus placements are excellent. The scope of a career in foreign trade depends a lot on the place where you get a professional training. Once you are placed, your growth chart depends upon your personal initiative, innovativeness and learning attitude.

Ques. What is the nature and prospects of the Master's programme in International Business offered by the Symbiosis Institute of Foreign Trade, Pune? I am a Commerce graduate with a Diploma in Export-Import Management from Indian Merchant's Chamber, Mumbai? 

Answer. The programme offers you intensive coverage of International marketing / business, for ex risk management, trade finance, applied market research, foreign language, etc. and provides computer training geared to needs of industry. Placements are with renowned companies in India and overseas. Admission is accomplished after passing through a written test, GDs and interviews.

Ques. How should I prepare for the entrance test for admissions to IIFT, Delhi? 

Answer. The multiple choice questions test has about 200 questions to assess English comprehension, general knowledge, reasoning, management skills, analysis of a business situation, quantitative and verbal ability, ethics and economics with particular reference to international trade. Prepare as you would for tackling management entrance tests, giving additional attention to areas of general knowledge and awareness of issues on international trade.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for the SCRA exams? 

Answer. Criteria of eligibility include: A scholar holding a first or second division in the plus Two or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects of the qualifying examination and at least one of the subjects, Physics or chemistry, as the subjects of this exam. Those with higher qualifications can also apply if you fall within the age group - 17 years to 21 years .Relaxations in the upper age limit apply to SC/ST candidates, and various others.

Ques. What is the medium of the special class railway Apprentices Examination and the level off knowledge in the subjects of the examination? 

Answer. The papers are set only in English medium. The level of knowledge expected for the exam is of the plus two/ equivalent standard, not.

Ques. What is the content of the different papers of the SCRA examination? 

Answer. Paper I evaluates proficiency in the English language, general knowledge and also includes a psychological test.

Paper II evaluates knowledge of the Physical Sciences, that is, Physics and chemistry.

Paper III is just Mathematics and nothing else. Do note that not only class 11, 12 but also some components of secondary school mathematics curriculum are included in the questions. The papers are set only in English medium.

Ques. What are the direct advantages of pursuing an academic programme such as MSW? 

Answer. Masters of Social Work would equip you for professional placement in the field of social work with National and International Social Welfare organizations. Many corporate houses with a full- fledged community development department in place also hire professionally trained Social workers.