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Homework
There are many options for working from home, writes Jitin Chawla
There's much to be said in
favour of working from home—no traffic jams, no need to leave early,
no bickering with auto drivers, no office politics and so on. Actually,
if you have the discipline to dedicate a few hours every day to work,
there are plenty of opportunities to earn from home. Some jobs might
involve a little travel, but it’s Placement path Many booming sectors in the economy, particularly IT, ITes, insurance, retail and banking, have manpower scarcity. If you tie up with institutes to organise their campus placement (such as www.campusconnect.com) or to get databases of people looking for jobs and help organisations find the right people, you can make a fat packet. If you’re good at networking, you can earn up to Rs 1 lakh per assignment. Log on to tutoring
Resale value
Event-ful life Event management is a good business idea, especially if you manage everything. All the extras such as invitations, banners and balloons can be prepared at home. Networking with the business community can help you get a lot of work. You could make up to Rs 1 lakh for every event. Wrapsody
This list is indicative; many other jobs can be done out of home. Decide on what you can do and how much time you can spare, and then go for it. You'll not miss the 9-5 grind. The writer is a career counsellor
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"Companies want results. Whether you come to office everyday or work from home, at the end of the day the output matters," the world's top IT services firm IBM's Human Resources executive director in India Aquil Busrai says. Lauding this innovative policy, HR experts believe that amid the ever-growing traffic in cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, anyone being spared from travelling would welcome this change and, in turn, could also improve their productivity. In a recent survey conducted by American job website Careerbuilder.com in the USA, nearly 40 per cent of employees blamed traffic or long commute for causing their late arrival to the workplace. Given worse traffic conditions in Indian cities, experts believe this percentage would certainly be higher in the country than the USA. "Rather than wasting time in travelling to the workplace, employees should utilise the time efficiently. They can be provided with facilities like broadband connections and printers at home," Busrai says. Even some public sector companies, who are known to have a traditional mindset and are yet to come out with such innovative employee policies, believe that giving people an option to work from home could add value. Such a work culture can add to the emotional bonding between an organisation and its employees, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) HR director V.C. Agrawal says. He, however, adds that IOC will not start this practice anytime soon. — PTI
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Career Hotline
Nuclear set-up Q. I am studying in the medical stream. I want to know about courses in nuclear medicine technology. Also tell me about the institutions. —Mayank Johar
The Radiation Medicine Centre of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, offers two programmes to equip candidates for working in nuclear medicine centres. The courses are offered under the aegis of the Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, (a Deemed University). These full-time programmes include lectures, demonstrations, practicals, theory exams, apprentice programmes and clinics. Selection is based on an all India Common Entrance Test (CET) and interview. Diploma in Radiation Medicine (2-years) Eligibility: MBBS with internship from a recognised university. Postgraduate medical qualification-holders and sponsored candidates can also apply. Common Entrance Test: 100 Multiple Choice Questions of the III MBBS level (fields: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochem, Pathol, Internal Medicine (Cardiology, Paediatrics, Oncology), Infectious diseases, Neurology, Nephrology, Endocrinology and Recent Advances in Medicine). Diploma in Medical
Radioisotope Techniques (1-year); Eligibility: B.Sc. (60 pc agg) in
chemistry, physics, life sciences, biophysics, B.Sc. in nuclear medicine
technology or B.Sc. (Medical Radiological Tech). M.Sc. degree-holders
can Sponsored candidates with 55 pc aggregate in B.Sc can also apply. The Common Entrance Test covers 100 multiple choice questions on science subjects of Class XII. Only 50 candidates in order of merit will be called for an interview. The syllabus for both programmes can be downloaded from the HBNI website www.hbni.ac.in. There are 10 seats in each programme.
Yehi hai write choice...
— Laveena Wirk A. Pretty tough. Depends on several factors actually (not discounting luck). Some of these self-help books make it sound so easy. They are full of glorious testimonials of worldwide success). So, you dream of becoming the next Rowling… No harm trying. I don’t mean to dissuade you, but reality is quite different. Besides, spending months (years) writing the book is one (relatively easier) thing. Convincing a hardboiled publisher to publish it is another. Since we don’t have the concept of literary agents yet, you’ll need to be equally hard-boiled to accept the stream of rejections your magnum opus collects after agonising waits. So, before you pick up your pen, do ask yourself: Do you really have a novel in you? Can you write or do you just want to be famous? Do you have enough money to self-publish? It’ll cost more than Rs 25,0000 to print and bind a few hundred copies of your book. There are so-called vanity publishers who will offer to do so for an even heftier fee. And in the worst scenario, you might not even sell any. Have you assessed the competition? How will your book be better? Is there really any market for the book? (No your family and friends don’t count). Selling your book is harder than publishing it. Do you have the time, energy and know-how to promote and sell the book? But then, there are some lucky ones like Arundhati Roy, Jhumpa Lahiri, Kiran Desai, Chetan Bhagat and a few others who have managed to beat the odds. You could well be the next… who’s to say! Nursing hope Q. I am doing B.Sc Nursing. Due to health reasons (acute rheumatoid arthritis), I will not be able to work in a hospital or clinic. I have heard that there are some options for medical professionals in the BPO Sector. Is this true? I am in a great fix. — Mandira Khatri
Law point Q. Are the BGL (Bachelor of General Laws) and LLB the same? If I complete BGL, will I be eligible to practise as a lawyer? — Devesh Malhan A. The BGL and LLB courses differ in their scope and duration. While the BGL is a 2-year course, LLB takes 3 years. The eligibility for both BGL and LLB is a bachelor’s degree although you can pursue an integrated 5-year BA.LLB programme straight after Class XII. According to the Bar Council of India, you cannot practice in a court of law after BGL or BAL (Bachelor of Academic Laws), though you can join a solicitor’s firm or give legal advice. Besides, your degree will be an asset in various jobs which require knowledge of law such as in company secretaryship, personnel management, industrial relations, consulting, LPO, NGO etc. Ocean of choices Q. After doing M.Sc oceanography what kind of jobs can I get and where? —Hardeep Singh
Oceanographers spend months of their time in data processing, computer programming, analysis, writing, budgeting, planning, and conferring. Also, since most of the time is spent outdoors (although not necessarily at sea), the job demands physical fitness and adaptability to variations in the work environment. Laboratory work demands
precision, computer savvy, and ability to consolidate data.
Communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are Besides the satisfaction of working in a growing profession, peole who love the sea get to experience the exhilaration of actively doing something about conserving and protecting ocean life and its environment. The world’s coastal ecosystems are currently in a critical condition and there is no accurate record of their history. Just as doctors have a better chance of saving the patient’s life if they know his medical history, scientists would be better equipped to help reverse the dwindling marine population and restore the balance of marine ecosystems if they know the history of these environments. Most research jobs are usually filled by those who have doctorates in the subject. As a fresh PG be prepared to carry out routine jobs in the beginning. If you are deterred by vast amounts of paper work, and mathematics, then oceanography might not be your cup of tea (or saline water). Also be prepared: this line of work requires constant travel. The writer is a noted career consultant Please send in your query, preferably on a postcard, along with your full name, complete address and academic qualifications to: Editor, Jobs and Careers, The Tribune, Sector 29, Chandigarh-160030, or at careers@tribunemail.com
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CII, IGNOU to train school dropouts
In an ambitious programme, over 1,00,000 school dropouts, construction workers, security guards and employees from travel and tourism trade will be able to enhance their professional skill under a joint initiative of the Indira Gandhi Open University and industry body CII. As per a memorandum of understanding signed between the two, over 2000 IGNOU study centres would enrol workers and school dropouts throughout the country and give them professional training leading to award of certificates and diplomas. "There is no bar on age or educational qualifications," a CII official associated with the programme said in New Delhi recently. The programme, to start from January 2009, would be modular in nature providing flexibility to the learners. "The programme is designed in a way not to disturb his working hours," he said. As for the fee, it would not exceed Rs 6,000 per course. While the admission would be done by IGNOU, CII would provide industry experts as faculty. The CII would also help with internships and placements to those passing out of the programme. "There is a shortage of 8-10 million skilled workers," CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee said. Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Employment Sudha Pillai, who was present on the signing of the MoU, said the CII-IGNOU programme can be linked to a government plan for improving employability of workers. Under the the 'Modular Employability Skill Programme' the government provides a financial help to those running the training and skill modules. IGNOU Vice-Chancellor V N Rajasekharan Pillai said,"Only five per cent of our workforce has certificates while it is 80 per cent in South Korea and more than 80 per cent in developed countries,".
— PTI
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Techies faking CVs to bag jobs
A report by a background screening firm First Advantage suggests that in the IT sector, one in every four CVs has some kind of discrepant information and in the BPO sector one in every six CVs has a discrepancy. The report said one and a half in every five persons have been found to misrepresent some information or the other in their job applications. Out of that, the BFSI sector tops the list with the maximum number of discrepancies, one in every third individual, followed by the IT and ITeS sector. The advent of a truly global workforce, complexity of multi-location operations and technological advances have led to a rise in the risks associated with candidate recruiting and contract staff/vendor hiring, he adds. Analysts feel that due to the rapid growth of IT/BPO services, overall employment opportunities have grown tremendously. On one hand their is the rising demand for talent while on the other there is a shortage of people with right skills which has put the placement agencies under pressure to identify candidates at short notices. As such, some candidates as well as recruitment agencies are faking information related to academic qualifications, experience, salary on the resumes. The country's largest IT services provider TCS had recently asked over 10 employees to leave the firm for fudging resumes. Even Satyam had a year back conducted a background check and asked several employees to leave the organisation for submitting fake bio-datas. Haunted by the problem, the IT firms are now hiring third-party firms to conduct the checking before making a formal job offer. Cognizants chief people officer T Sridhar says, "As the IT industry spawns ever more attractive job opportunities, verifying the credentials of prospective employees has become an imperative for inducting the right talent into the organization. Most organizations are increasingly resorting to third-party verification of the credentials of prospective employees." S.V. Krishnan, the global HR head, Satyam Computer Services said "Since the company spends a lot of money in training the fresh recruits we initiate a reference check well before an employee joins the organisation. In most cases, this process is completed prior to the employee joining us. If the reference check is negative for such employees, we ask them to leave the organisation with immediate effect." It’s not only the big firms who had to tackle the challenge but small KPO and BPO firms are also facing the malaise of fake CVs. KPO firm Smart Cube's head, Human Resources, Arundhati Raghavan says, "We believe that one in every four CVs is a fake or has gross misrepresentation of facts... Instead of a formal reference check process, our verification also involves speaking to the HR or Line Manager at the candidates’ former workplace. Shoba Chetty, director, HR Impetus Technologies, which provides outsourced software product design, R&D and related services to leading global software product companies, says, "Our HR Department does a thorough reference check of the middle-to top-level candidates and gets the necessary certificates, experience letters from entry-level applicants.
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INDIA PINING...
In the times of globalisation and free market economy, one could expect a country with a workforce of 516.4 million to churn out groundbreaking innovators from its technical and management schools to provide skilled labour to manage an ever-increasing number of industries. But that is not happening. At the global level, Indian companies are competing and winning using a low-pricing model, not due to new innovative ideas. As the country continues to open its market to foreign competition, threats to India's outsourcing business are already on the horizon, with emerging lower labour cost countries showing signs of possessing the ability to cut into India's lucrative outsourcing business. One of the reasons that could be attributed to it is an acute dearth of socio-economic visionaries, entrepreneurs and geniune risk takers, who can give a vital edge for the country to be at the forefront. ''We have not been able to utilise our immense workforce which is equal to the value of oil in Saudi Arabia to our advantage,'' observed an analyst at a recent Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) meet. Another reason is the education system. Its emphasis on learning by rote and scoring marks in exams has stifled imaginative thinking and creativity among the children to grow up as visionary entrepreneurs. ''Fundamental failures in the education and vocational systems have dampened the entrepreneural spirit in India and has resulted in acute shortage of skilled manpower, jeopardising the country's growth,'' is the verdict of an all-India study carried out by the National Knowledge Commission (NKC) among 155 entrepreneurs and stakeholders. ''The curriculum in colleges has been designed in a way that does little to encourage lateral thinking,'' said Madan Padaki, chief executive officer and co-founder of MeriTrac Services, a Bangalore-based skill assesment company. About 25 per cent of the 5.5 lakh engineers that are churned out annually have the verbal and analytical abilities, to understand problems and think of solutions, he added. Another factor is the aversion among Indians to take risks, especially the aspiring lower and middle class, which provide a vast majority of the workforce.
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Private businesses bullish on hiring
The country's privately held businesses are still bullish about their hiring plans as around 74 per cent expect a growth in employment rate this year, even as the global recruitment drive has suffered a downtrend, a latest survey has said. "Whilst expected growth in employment globally has fallen from 45 per cent in 2007 to 33 per cent, this year, it has remained level in India (74 per cent)," according to a recent report prepared by advisory firm Grant Thornton India. The optimism shown by the industry assumes significance as the actual reported employment growth in India was marginally lower than expected in 2007, in line with the global trend. The International Business Report examines the attitudes, plans and trends of 7,800 privately held businesses in 34 economies. Interestingly, availability of a skilled workforce was also cited as one of the major constraint by most businesses (38 per cent) in the country that restricts their expansion plans. Grant Thornton in the International Business Report (IBR) further says business houses nowadays are more focused on retention than those one
year ago. As many as 71 per cent of Indian businesses ensure that all employees understand the company's core values, mission and goals to aid recruitment
or retention. Besides, increased operating costs due to staff retention issues have created roadblocks, according to 33 per cent of the respondents of the survey. "It is costing 85 per cent of Indian businesses significantly more to pay their staff than it was 12 months ago, above the global average of 63 per cent," Thornton adds. Apart from hiring intentions, India has also emerged as the most optimistic economy with majority of the privately-held businesses (PHB) in the country feeling positive about their prospects for the next year. The country is the most optimistic along with The Philippines, Thornton said, adding that India is witnessing a slowdown and projected GDP of 7.9 per cent for this fiscal. Grant Thornton India's National Markets Leader Monish Chatrath said "PHBs in India are less optimistic about their revenue prospects in 2008 (84 per cent) compared to 2007 (92 per cent). However, their levels of optimism regarding revenue performance are well above the global average of 63 per cent." Earlier, global staffing services firm Manpower had also said that India is expected to report the most bullish hiring plans in the July-September period, followed by Singapore and Peru as the global slowdown impacted the hiring intentions in these countries. India has made a gradual upward movement since the last two quarters, as in the Manpower March quarter survey the country was at the second position while in the December quarter it held the third spot.
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MindTree launches foundation for primary education
MindTree Foundation would function as a corporation under the specially constituted Board of Directors, and would work globally in the area of supporting primary education and differently-abled persons, including the use of assistive technologies, a company release said in Bangalore recently. MindTree Gardener Subroto Bagchi would lead the Foundation, until a permanent CEO is identified, it said. The foundation has been set up with a corpus fund from MinTree and donations made by Aztec and MindTree Minds, the release said.
— PTI
Animation symposium a big draw
Arena Animation Academy, a global leader in hi-end animation training, presented ‘Perspectives: A seminar on Animation’ in New Delhi recently, which was attended by over 2500 students, aspirants and animation enthusiasts. The seminar was inaugurated by Kiran Bedi, who stressed upon the need for constant learning to achieve excellence. She also highlighted the need for students to focus both on learning technical and creative skills, as well as work on developing language skills to communicate effectively, according to a Press release. A host of animation professionals participated in the symposium. These included Dhimant Vyas, an animation designer, who spoke on the making of “Taare Zameen Par” Title Animation sequence, Mandeep Singh of Rhythm & Hues studios, and Atish Tripathi, director, Parijat Animation Films.
Plan panel moots school vouchers
Regretting that states are withdrawing investment from social sector programmes, the Planning Commission has mooted the idea of introducing "school vouchers" allowing parents to choose schools for their children. "Introduction of school vouchers is a controversial issue... we need to consider this issue", deputy chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia said, while releasing a book on "Social Development in Independent India" in New Delhi recently. He said school vouchers would give the parents an opportunity to choose between the public school and private school for their wards. The government would provide school vouchers to needy students and which "will allow children to pay school fee through vouchers," he added. Pointing out that the efforts of the central government to step up social sector expenditure were being neutralised by states withdrawing financial support to such schemes, Ahluwalia said, "The government schemes should be subjected to ruthless scientific
evaluation". — PTI
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Smart Skills Performing arts involves artists, including actors, comedians, dancers, musicians, and singers, even magicians and acrobats who perform in front of an audience. While music has pushed ahead with a great flux of young and new talent, making waves on the entertainment scene, dance which had remained for years in a traditional cocoon, is also capturing the fancy of many young performers. With news of Sandeep Sapokar being invited to choreograph dance items for Madonna, many more tapping feet are beginning to take themselves seriously.
Dance is a form of cultural expression, and in India has an age-old tradition. Most dance themes are derived from mythology and the classics, and tend to be mainly devotional in content. There are a variety of dance forms, both classical and folk, each shaped by the influences of a particular period and environment. The folk dances reflect themes particular to each region of the country, while the various classical forms include Bharatnatyam from Tamil Nadu, Kathak from north India, Kuchupudi from Andhra Pradesh, Kathakali from Kerala, Odissi from Orissa, and Manipuri from Manipur. Of late, mainly because of the influence of Bollywood, and the boom in the entertainment sector, a variety of modern dance styles have also become increasingly popular. While most modern dance is strongly influenced by western dance styles including classical ballet, contemporary dance, folk dance, and African and Latin dance styles, in India, dance and choreographed items have evolved a particular fusion style that borrows from everywhere. With dance schools mushrooming in practically every small urban centre, and a preferred activity for young boys and girls, it has established dance as a viable career option for those with the talent and perseverance. Careers in this field are not just that of a performer, but can also include teaching and choreographer. Performing: To make a living as a performing dancer you need to be trained in at least one aspect of dance and have a range of other skills that will enable you to adapt to varied work situations. Some performers perform at shows, occasionally choreograph a dance piece, teach and work on projects in schools and colleges. Performers spend a large amount of time everyday in practice. They must also keep in touch with the interest of the public. They must travel a lot and give performances to be popular. Performing artists can form their own troupes or even work with other troupes. Choreography: Most dancers are also choreographers who create dances. However, you do not have to be a dancer to choreograph professionally, but it is often the main route into getting your first choreography job. Most choreographers work with troupes performing stage shows, on television, video and in films. Choreography gives you the opportunity to be creative, to design and compose dance sequences and co-ordinate the stage settings, music, costumes and supervises rehearsals. Teaching: Dancers who take up teaching as a profession can find opportunities in schools, colleges, universities, dance institutes and even open schools of their own. They must also have thorough knowledge of practical and theoretical aspects of dance. Dance teachers can work with people of all ages and teach many different dance styles - classical dance, modern dance, ballroom, folk dance, salsa or ballet. Dance teachers should have good communication skills, be interested in their pupils and enjoy helping people to learn about dance. Entry point Most teachers working in professional dance schools and colleges have qualifications to teach and have a good standard of personal performance. Their reputation and credibility depends on this. Other careers in dance can be that of a dance journalist working on a freelance basis, writing for national newspapers as a dance critic, or in designing the costumes, or creating the sound and lighting for dance performances. Dance movement therapy is another new field that uses movement and dance to help people with physical, mental health and emotional difficulties. To enter any one of the fields of performing arts, what is vitally important is some amount of inborn talent. In most cases, talent is recognised at a very young age and much of the talent is nurtured in school through the years. Those who are exceptionally good go on to obtain guidance and training from professionals in the field. Training in dance is available at a number of schools and institutes all over India. It is also offered as a subject at the school and college level. Private academies and institutions run by leading dancers also hold classes and training in dancing. Course clues The Kathak Kendra in Delhi offers a five-year foundation course and also a three-year diploma course in Kathak. The Kalakshetra in Madras offers a four-year diploma in Bharatnatyam. Institutions such as the Gandharava Mahavidyalaya and the Bharatiya Kala Kendra offer courses in Bharatnatyam, Odissi and Kathak. For certificate and diploma courses, the minimum qualification is plus two, and for postgraduate diploma courses, the minimum qualification is, graduation. There are many dance schools that provide modern dance training too, with centres around the country. Among the more popular are Shiamak Davar's Institute for Performing Arts, Sandeep Soparkar’s dance academy, Ashley Lobo's Danceworx and Kaytee Namgyal’s Salsa India. Many dancers study a range of dance styles to ensure they have a strong technique so contemporary and jazz dancers will also do classical dance, and classical dancers often study contemporary dance as well. As dance is not a formal career with a linear career graph, to be successful in this field requires an inborn talent, an intrinsic understanding of rhythm and music. Training and guidance can only sharpen these talents. You also need a strong well-proportioned body, although different styles of dance have different requirements of height and type of physique. In addition, performers need to have an attractive appearance, an expressive facial and body language, an ability to interpret roles, stage presence, creativity, and physical stamina. Those dancing in troupe also need to be good team players, as you need to merge your individual performance with the rest of the group. Gruelling daily exercises combined with performances form the routine life of a dancer. Most dancers, except for a few of the very famous ones, spend only a small amount of their time performing. Much more time is spent practicing, exercising and rehearsing. Carving a career in the performing arts is an exciting but arduous task. Dancing requires strong commitment, you have to stay fit and practice involves long hours. To succeed you have to innovate and entertain and regularly upgrade your skills by learning newer forms from around the world. As a performer, particularly in classical dance, you can attach yourself to any of the kala kendras, and dance academies. Many dancers, composers and musicians are employed by academies, kala kendras, Doordarshan, All India Radio and teaching institutions. Organisations like the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Academy of Indian Music and Arts, Bharatiya
Vidya Bhavan etc. often stage theatre and dance productions. Some dancers have been able to command attention and earn a substantial income, and fame from the pursuit of their art as a full-time career. But the numbers are very few. Of late, many young dancers have been identified by filmmakers and music directors to perform in films and music videos. This is one area which has witnessed a mushrooming of young talent. Most modern dance schools also have links with TV channels, and entertainment and event companies and train their dancers for the different requirements. Dancers also perform for weddings and other events, in concerts, appear on radio and television broadcasts. There are also many opportunities for self-employment in the form of freelance writing of books on the performing arts, holding private classes at home, producing and directing independent programmes, or starting an institution. With the increase in dance schools across the country, there is also the need for modern dance teachers, to handle the numerous franchises. With the entertainment industry expanding in a big way, there are increasing opportunities for dancers. Today, entertainment is also a major part of sales promotion for a variety of products from cars to colas, so performing artists have additional avenues of employment. So, if your feet can’t stop tapping to every piece of music, it may be the right time to put on those dancing shoes! The writer is a noted career expert
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not a daily affair. Be prepared to
earn a little, but the quality of life should make up for the less
income. Take a look at some options for homebirds:
You can earn anything from Rs 8000 to Rs 30,000 a month if you are a qualified teacher with computer and communication skills. The subjects in demand these days are maths, English, physics, statistics, chemistry and biology. The advantage is that you can teach part time (4 hours) or full time (9 hours).
Buy cheap, mark up the
prices and make a profit. Depending on what you decide to sell (and your
neighborhood), you can make anything upwards of Rs 10,000 a month. And
the buying need not be a problem; frequent auctions, garage sales and
sales by embassies or large companies can get you almost anything for
half the value.
Offer a gift-wrapping service, either
in association with a neighbourhood retailer or on your own. You can
earn Rs 8000-Rs 30,000 a month, depending on the demand and your
offering.
With traffic jams and other
commuting-related issues causing late arrivals to offices for nearly half of
the employees, companies seem to have found a middle path for solving this
problem by asking their workers to work from home.
A. As yet, there are not
too many courses available in nuclear medicine.
Q. I am a graduate. I have been writing poems off and on, and now I’m thinking of writing a novel. I read this book which gives step-by-step instructions on how to go about it. How difficult is it to make money out of creative writing in India?
A. More and more
outsourcing firms in India are now hiring medical professionals --
doctors and nurses -- as they look for new areas of business to
supplement shrinking incomes from sectors that have traditionally opted
for outsourcing like finance and banking. Four other outsourcing firms
Wipro BPO, TCS, Cognizant and HCL are hiring doctors nurses and
paramedics. About 15-18 people come on board every month. The pay
obviously depends on experience and the quality of work done, but it is
common for these BPOs to offer the doctors double of what they have been
making. The average salary could start from Rs 45,000 and go up to Rs 3
lakh per month. Those with pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, nursing and
homeopathy degrees are in demand. So, don’t worry. Remember, the
definition of a toughie: Someone who gets going when the going gets
tough.
A. Most openings for
oceanographers are in organisations handling environmental conservation
and protection. Industries involved in the packaging, marketing or
export of marine products also provide employment to oceanographers.
Besides oil exploration petroleum and petrochemicals industries such as
Essar Oil, Reliance Industries, ONGC, and government bodies like the GSI
and National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, which is involved in
ongoing frontline research.
Indian IT and BPO firms, which are grappling to find and retain the right employees, are now facing the daunting task of weeding away the black sheep as a recent survey shows that one in every four CVs submitted for an IT job contains some kind of discrepant information.
"The instances of applicants securing jobs giving false information is not new but the situation has now reached new heights in the IT sector which has forced the leading IT firms like TCS, Satyam, Cognizant and others to take a tough stand," First Advantage managing director (West Asia) Ashish Dehade says.
Sixtytwo years after Independence and after opening its economy about 17 years ago, the country is facing a daunting challenge — that of lack of quality manpower, to fuel the rapidly growing economy and manage the business operations of an India Inc that is on acquisition spree overseas.
MindTree Limited, a global IT and R and D services company, has announced the launch of MindTree Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that will work globally in the area of supporting primary education and differently abled persons.
Entertainment has become an essential part of our lives. It is de rigueur at any and every celebration. A live band, a comedian, dancers or any original performing artist can liven up a corporate event, a launch, fashion show or private party, making any occasion a memorable event.