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Work @ home with Flexi routine
Pack some action in your
Bad boss, a dampener
SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT
Happiness work
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Work @ home with Flexi routine
Unlike the West, daily long commutes coupled with traffic chaos and bumpy rides can be a nerve-wrecking experience for workers in India who have to travel long distances to eke out a living. By the time they reach their work-places many of them are already half drained out, especially during the scorching summer heat. So, given a chance, the young and the not-so-young would love to work from their homes. It's a win-win situation for companies too, as it reduces the cost of setting up a proper office infrastructure. But telecommuting depends largely on the nature of job. Jobs requiring physical presence (e.g., reception, office manager) can't be managed through telecommuting. Type of work that is ideal for telecommuting includes project-based assignments, computer programming, data entry, remote customer service, etc. While big cities like Mumbai and Delhi are far ahead in telecommuting, the concept is still in its nascent stage even in "modern" Chandigarh. The corporate sector in the region might not be that 'metro-smart' but is very much aware of the fact that it ought to wriggle out of the present crises of high attrition among its employees. Surprisingly, fat pay packages have also failed to retain talented youngsters who prefer job-hopping for better working conditions and flexible working hours. Well, the change is in the air. Today, we see computer-savvy GenNext opting for working from home at their own pace instead of slogging it out at their office workstations in the evening. Jobs like web-designing, animation and copy-editing have really made it possible for them to work from anywhere anytime. Youngsters don't mind working late into the night to meet company targets as long as their evenings are free to ‘chill out’ with friends. The 9-to-5 luxury is something passé for them. It is also true that telecommuting augurs well for those who are self-disciplined and capable of self-management. 'Workaholics' may find it difficult to switch off at home, and may actually benefit more from being in the office.
Others need the camaraderie of the workplace and may feel isolated at home, whilst it suits those who are easily distracted in the office. On the other hand, in tune with the times, some employers in the region have started allowing their workers to operate from homes. This, of course, depends on the nature of their work. On the one hand if the employers' policy shift can be construed as an exercise in appeasing their talented workers, on the other hand it is a great cost-cutting measure. No wonder, today we see most of telemarketing, customer care and data-entry jobs being run from homes by housewives and retired people. One of the prime challenges to these computer-based jobs is overcoming management resistance, as it "runs counter to the prevailing industrial-based management culture". The major management fear is loss of control and lack of trust. There are only a few telecommuting companies in Punjab and Chandigarh areas but keeping in view the growing multi-national culture in the region, things are going to change for the better very soon. The main stumbling block is not finding "the right candidate for the right job" according to employers in the region. "Now, since we are expanding our e-tutoring business to the UK, we would need more maths tutors. But the problem is that many people in the region are still not used to the night job culture, required for teaching kids overseas over the Internet," says Rajesh Wadhera, the Director of TCYonline.com, an education company engaged in teaching math to US and Canada kids for close to five years now. According to Wadhera, e-tutoring is a great career option for youngsters in the region looking for a tutoring job but must have a neutral accent in order to qualify for the job. "We allow only tried and trusted tutors to telecommute for us from homes because we can't compromise on quality. Moreover, the infrastructure at home must also be good," he emphasised.
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Retention of staff: Staff who are given the opportunity to work from home are more likely to remain in employment with the company longer. This allows for substantial savings in recruitment and training costs. l
Savings on office space: Remote worker doesn't need office space in the corporate headquarters. l
Increase in productivity: Staff working from home are found to show more responsibility by going the extra mile to make sure that office work does not suffer at any cost. This results in an increase in their productivity. l
Reduced sick leave:Telecommuting staff usually don't fall sick unlike office-goers who do sometimes feign sickness. l
It's family friendly:Telecommuting has allowed employees to set their own working hours, and spend more time with their families. Pitfalls l
Loss of control: While co-workers at office may see telecommuters with envy, his/her manager can get a feeling that he would lose control over his 'out of sight' staff when allowed to work from home. l
Social isolation: It is well documented that social isolation can be a major drawback for telecommuters, which raises the question as to whether there are certain personalities more suited to this style of work. l
'Burden' on women: Whilst telecommuting may be seen as an ideal way to combine childcare with work, research abroad does suggest that it may actually place an unrealistic burden on women to meet the expectations required by work, whilst simultaneously dealing with children. l
Technical glitches: Technical support is an extremely important issue for telecommuters. It is exceptionally frustrating being trapped at home unable to access the network, and unable to obtain help.
"After I got married, my boss was a bit sceptical in the beginning whether I would be able to maintain the same office kind of efficiency by working from home as well," says Tishu Sood of Ludhiana, who is an online Maths tutor with
TCYonline.com.
"Though it's a great experience to teach kids overseas while sitting in India, we have to maintain the same office environment at home during the night.
Fortunately, my office has full faith in me now...after all, we tutors can't afford to be lax with kids." For the past four years, this young mom has been teaching maths over the Internet (white-board technology) to school-kids in USA, Canada and now in the UK. After doing her BSc and BEd in Maths she started teaching the subject to overseas students during night shifts at the online company in Ludhiana itself. She feels that online tutoring is a great career option for professional moms like her who have to be with their kids during the day time. "It is the best career option for a woman in 'traditionally conservative' Punjabi society", adds Tishu.
Telecommuting as a Senior Business Manager for Bangalore-based training and placements company called Purple Leap, 29-year-old Akhilesh Bhatti of Jalandhar feels that the biggest advantage of working from home is flexibility.
"Modern technology has made it possible that today one can work with the same efficiency by sitting either in Bangalore or Jalandhar.
There is no question of laxity since all the time you are connected with your bosses," says Akhilesh who looks after his company's training programmes in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. This is the second job for this youngster with an MBA in Finance. He had quit his cushy HDFC bank job to work from home for his Bangalore-based company engaged in the business of teaching industry applications to technology students so as to make them employable as per the demands of the industry. "I work with a team of over 50 people whose job is to enhance the professional and technical skills of youngsters doing pursuing engineering, MCA and MBA degrees in different colleges in the region," explains Akhilesh.
For Indeep Kaur Dhami of Piplanwali village in Hoshiarpur it is a great challenge to work as a Medical Transcriptionist from home. "It is very difficult for people, especially women, in rural areas to comprehend that a woman can make money by working on a computer, that too by staying at home all the time," says this mom of two. "A village 'bahu' has to take care of so many things while at home. I am lucky that my in-laws and husband are very understanding," adds Indeep, who has been in this profession for eight years now. She did her BSc (Medical) and one-year diploma in Medical Transcription from Jalandhar. Currently, she is telecommuting for New York University Hospital in the US through its Chandigarh subsidiary called Wesource IT and Healthcare (Pvt) Limited. According to her, a Medical Transcriptionist's job is a good option for youngsters today. But she warns against fake employers and companies who promise the moon before giving work but vanish on getting their work done without paying even a penny.
jobs on offer
Medical Transcription: If a person knows about biology, human body anatomy and medicine this can be the best job available for educated women, among others, who have to stay at home. Those who are not familiar with it can take up online tutorials and become an expert. Telemarketing: Another stress-free job for women, it involves making telephone calls to customers and informing them about new services, products, and promotional offers. Many agencies help them perform these jobs from home. Medical Billing: These jobs require a person to deal with special medical billing software which generates bills and medical insurance claims. These bills are sent to health insurance companies for verification and clearance. Typing:
Other online jobs which offer similar benefits are content writing jobs, copyediting jobs, data entry jobs, sending e-mails etc. All these jobs require nothing more than computer typing skills Freelancing: Freelance jobs in India are the most in demand these days. If you have a passion for writing, be it sports, science, medical, travel, tourism or computers, then you can start working from home rightaway. There are umpteen number of freelance jobs available online. Accounting: There are many franchises and opportunities available for certified public accountants. If you have a commerce background you can start this business from home. Web Designing:
As an expert in designing quality websites, you have options to work from home. You can put your skills to start a home-based business. If companies are satisfied with your work, they may help you buy equipment necessary for the job.
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Career Hotline
Q. After my boards next year, I am tempted to take up anthropology at the BSc level. What are the career prospects?
— Faiza Beg A. If people, their behaviour, customs and rituals fascinate you; anthropology may well be your cup of tea. Mainly divided into two branches: Cultural and Physical (with further sub-branches under each), anthropology is a social science like history and sociology that studies human beings — particularly focusing on their physical characteristics, evolution, racial classification, historic and present-day geographic distribution, current social formations, group dynamics and cultural history. Several universities offer courses in anthropology — both at the BA as well as BSc-level. Students of anthropology go on to pursue postgraduate courses in anthropology or sociology, which is related to this field. With a Master’s in this subject, you can look at opportunities in teaching, anthropological research, museology and developmental work. While some become anthropologists, some pursue forensic science, or even go for market research. Several consumer product companies like Nokia, Motorola, Intel, Microsoft employ trained user anthropologists or human behaviour researchers to study potential customers and their requirements so that this knowledge can be translated into better designed products and services. The information is very valuable to the technologists, designers and marketing people in the organisation. The Civil Services is yet another popular option. Besides the Anthropological Survey of India, museums, archives, NGOs, universities, hospitals and organisations such as the Indian Council for Medical Research, WHO, Department of Child & Family Welfare employ anthropologists as social scientists. At the bachelor’s level, in Delhi University, there are 10 papers in all, two in the first year, Physical Anthropology and Social Anthropology. There are three papers in the second year: Social Institutions, Prehistoric Anthropology and Fundamentals of Human Origin and Evolution. Third year papers include Human Genetics, Human Ecology, Tribes and Peasantries etc.
Exciting world of Cheminformatics
Q. I am doing BSc (H) in Chemistry. I have heard a lot about Cheminformatics. Can you tell me a bit about this field and the career prospects in India? Can you also suggest some institutes offering this course in India?
— Vikrant Jaisingh A. When IT fuses with a branch of science, a new branch of science is born. Hence, the fusion of IT with biology and biotechnology is Bioinformatics, the fusion of IT with Geology is Geoinformatics. And we now have a new branch fusing IT and Chemistry called ‘Cheminformatics’. Let me explain. In the process of chemical research, a number of new compounds are continuously synthesised and a whole lot of information and data is generated. This continuously expanding chemical information is referred to as a ‘chemical information explosion’. Cheminformatics plays a great role in the management or in other words collection, storage, retrieval and application of this vast chemical information in a systematic manner using sophisticated computational methods. Cheminformatics finds wide application in drug discovery which is a very complex research process of formulating a chemical drug that produces biological effects. Further, the drug has to be tested for its effect on living beings. The biological response generated in a biological sample has to be carefully studied and documented. This entire procedure is very time consuming, but with the help of cheminformatics these steps have been rendered very simple. Prospects: Cheminformatics is a rapidly developing branch of chemistry. In the coming days those who have specialised in Cheminformatics will be required globally. Chemical, Agrochemical, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical companies are in great need of researchers with extensive knowledge of chemistry and computer science. Being a relatively nascent subject in India, there are just a handful of institutes which I know of, that offer courses in Cheminformatics: Institute of Bioinformatics & Applied Biotechnology, Bangalore (www.ibab.ac.in) Course: P G Diploma in Cheminformatics (18 months) Institute of Cheminformatics Studies, Noida, www.cheminformaticscentre.org/chem/, Course: Industry Program me in Cheminformatics (Distance Learning), 1 year Jamia Hamdard, Deemed University, New Delhi, Dept of Chemistry, Course: PG Diploma in Cheminformatics (Open & Distance learning).
Fit to be a coach
Q. Although I have not won many awards, I am very fond of sports. I can’t bear the thought of a desk job. Can I become a sports instructor? Will I need to train?
— Kanishk Marwah As a coach you could work in a gymnasium, sports and fitness centres, sports clubs, schools, colleges and as in-house coaches for corporate teams. Those involved in professional sports are likely to travel extensively to specialist training facilities, competitions and matches all over the country and abroad. Full-time jobs for coaches are relatively few as professional sport has become extremely competitive and coaches tend to be judged by the results. However, there are lots of opportunities for administrative and related work. Others are self-employed and conduct coaching classes for sports enthusiasts and as personal trainers. If you can take on the role of a motivator, look good and always be in a pleasant mood, you could be a personal trainer for the rich and famous. National coaches are hired by governing bodies of various sports, professional sports clubs and educational institutions supported by both public and private sector undertakings and local sports authorities. All said and done, opportunities vary from sport to sport. Professional sports like tennis, hockey, cricket and football have a tradition of employing professional coaches. However, of late swimming, table tennis, badminton, athletics, martial arts and even snooker have also come into the forefront. If you enjoy playing a game and don’t want to be confined to a mundane desk job, this is a great opportunity to keep active and in touch with the sport while maintaining your own fitness and in the process help budding players blossom into tomorrow’s Tendulkars, Milkha Singhs, Amrit Rajs, Geet Sethis or Vishwanathan Anands! The Sports Authority of India (SAI) offers courses in Sports Coaching at its various branches: SAI, Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala. SAI, NS South Centre, University Campus, Bangalore. SAI, NS Eastern Centre, Salt Lake City, Sector-III, Kolkata. The selection procedure for admission to these courses includes tests in general knowledge, theory of main sports, practical test and interview. Besides SAI, many institutes and universities impart sports education for coaches at the undergraduate and postgraduate-levels (Bachelor’s and Master’s degree courses in Physical Education: BPE/BPEd/BPES and MPE/MPEd/MPES). You could look at some of the following: Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences (IGIPESS) (affiliated to Delhi University), B-Block, Vikaspuri, New Delhi (www.du.ac.in). Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Shaktinagar, Mela Road, Gwalior (Deemed
Univ). (www.lnipe.net)
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The
right angle
Q. I am working in a private bank for the past five years and drawing a good salary. But suddenly I am getting this feeling of being in a trap and am losing interest in my work. I am planning to leave this job and get into teaching finance in an established institute. Do you think it will be a wise decision and what if I lose interest in the new venture too, after a few years?
— Prashant Sharma A. A surgeon/physician keeps practicing for 45 years, how come they don’t lose interest and the same thing holds true for many more professions. Why does a person lose Interest? First important reason is Lack of Challenge. When something becomes a routine, one doesn’t have to stretch to achieve anything. This leads to the feeling of being under-utilised and you reach a point when it is happening and you are not doing. Many times people further lose interest because of negative emotional and physical environment such as dirty politics. These things lead to indifference which further leads to losing interest. The fun, excitement and interest does not lie in job, it lies in our attitude towards the job. The phrase “grass on the other side always looks green” can be interpreted in 2 ways: Sometimes it may genuinely be green because the farmer may be taking better care of it. But if they stop taking care of it, forget it remaining greener, it would become repulsive. But the irony of life is such that it just looks greener, but it is not. Every farmland today was a wasteland yesterday. Someone did something to turn it that way. Thus, “Opportunity doesn’t lie in the job but our attitude towards the job.”
Q. My son is in Class XI and is good in academics as well as in sports. He is multi-skilled and multi-talented, but when it comes to deciding a career field he is very unsure and not focused and motivated. I am worried on this account that he should not get into a line in which he loses interest later. How can I help him in finding the right path and recognize his potential?
— Pravesh Kumar A. We want to bring in here that his being good in academics demonstrates certain qualities and traits like attitude, discipline, commitment etc without which he can neither be good in academics nor in sports. His being multi-skilled and multi-talented also demonstrates his aptitude and for all we know isn’t multi-tasking the order of the day? Secondly, being unsure in Class XI is not a big deal and also it is not unheard of that many people have change careers at later stages of life. And no parent can guarantee that the child many not lose interest in the chosen field while they were in school. However, our role as a parent is that 2, 3 or 4 options that the child is looking at or if he not looking at then those are the options you should suggest him which can finally lead to a win-win scenario. Also, if the student completes his basic level of education they can earn a decent living but to excel there are totally different levels of commitment and characteristics which are required. Also with basic level of education one can become self reliable and self sufficient but he may not become independently wealthy.
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Pack some action in your
During the interview, the only source of information that the prospective employer has about you is the one that figures in your resume. Many of the questions posed to you will be based upon this document. Hence, be sure to know what you have put in it before the employer. Here are some tips that can brighten your resume. The layout Your resume should be organised into three major sections: experience, education, professional affiliations and awards. Go for a revamp If you have not been searching jobs for quite sometime, it is likely that your resume contains some outdated information. For example, it includes your work experience in technologies that are no longer in use now. This information should no doubt form part of your work history but doesn’t require to be highlighted any more. Mention a sentence or two about it and leave it at that. Instead put more emphasis on your recent work experience and new skills acquired that are more relevant to the current job market. You can improvise on the design if it serves the purpose of showcasing your competencies in a better way. It is certainly worthwhile to redesign your resume from the scratch to give it a complete new look to suit the current trends. Address technology head-on Whether you are a programmer analyst or a cosmetics executive, your resume must confront any reservations the prospective employer may have regarding your technical aptitude. The tremendous concern employers have about hiring some prospective candidates is that they do not keep up with the latest technological research and development. So you should flaunt what you have got when it comes to technology, whether it is an impressive list of certifications or a simple mention of office productivity software training you have undertaken. You also keep in mind the fact that many employers, especially large ones, screen the thousands of resumes they receive by analysing the keywords they contain, especially for technical positions. With the help of an expert or a knowledgeable co-worker, audit your resume to make sure it speaks the present-day language of your target industry. Right emphasis Your resume should show how you consistently make a positive difference to the work you perform. While highlighting your achievements, put special emphasis on the client appreciations you have received, the cost savings you brought about or performance improvements you ushered in. The employers will be interested to hire you if you can show that your presence and commitment have made a positive difference to the bottom line in the recent past. Customise No two companies are alike even though they are engaged in similar business. Each company has its own work culture, set of values and process in place. So even if you apply for similar roles, there will always be much difference in job requirements of each opportunity. You should slightly modify your resume to suit the specific requirements of each company or position. Highlight
The smartest way to do this is to make use of powerful verbs, even when you talk of work responsibilities, thus converting them into achievements. What I mean by powerful words and how these make a difference is demonstrated below: Before: Responsible for sales in South region. After: Spearheaded sales of entire South region. See the difference. How changing the word “responsible” for to an action verb “spearheaded” makes tremendous difference to the image conveyed. If a resume only details responsibilities, it is merely telling the recruiter what you were supposed to do, and not what you actually did. Delineate your responsibilities with powerful action verbs such as ‘led’, ‘initiated’, ‘spearheaded’, ‘controlled’, ‘accelerated’, ‘attained’, ‘conceptualised’, ‘devised’, ‘conducted’, ‘directed’, ‘drafted’, ‘executed ‘,’enhanced’, ‘eastablished’, ‘ensured’ etc. These words effectively portray you as a person in action, thus creating a positive impact. When you talk about how you achieved something rather than just handled some work, you project yourself as a candidate who takes initiative and responsibilities at work, rather than one who simply does what has to be done. Quantify your achievements Whether you are in HR, a technical division, administration, marketing, editorial or finance, you can always quantify results if you put thought to it. Here are some questions to help you look at your achievements, keeping numbers in mind. Did you save costs for the company? How and how much? Did you increase sales? How much? Did you help improve productivity and efficiency? By what percentage? Did you put in place new systems or processes? What was the impact? Were you able to achieve more with (same or fewer) resources? Did you resolve any pending issues? How soon? Did you undertake or get selected for any training programme/workshop or conference? Are you a member of any committee/board/special projects? Use these questions to figure out your contributions to the company, then portray these effectively by using action words. This will help you in writing an achievement-oriented resume. In the current tough and challenging market, it is imperative to make your resume stand apart from others. While sending it be sure that it enhances your personal brand in unique ways.
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Bad boss, a dampener
Workers quit jobs to get rid of bad bosses even though they like their workplaces, says a new book.Workplace management expert Tony Wilson, who wrote the book Jack and the Team that Couldn’t See, said bosses should look at themselves when staff resign, rather than blaming factors such as salary and workplace environment.
According to Australian newspaper Herald Sun, the author pointed to a survey by global research organisation Gallup that found the calibre of the boss was the primary reason people stayed — but also the main reason people left. He also cited a research from Indiana University which found that workers’ relationship with their boss was as important as their relationship with their spouse. Wilson claims most managers spend too much time on operations, systems, strategy, products and services rather than people. “While these are important pieces in the performance puzzle, they spend relatively little time developing their people,” he said. Among the important areas bosses need to concentrate on providing clarity on their expectations of staff, constant feedback and open and honest communication, Wilson suggested. “Every day this aspect of leadership becomes more crucial, yet time and time again I see managers who cannot relate to their staff or whose irregular moods bring everyone down,” he said. “A manager must develop trust and respect through his treatment of people.” —
IANS
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SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT
The International College for Security Studies (ICSS), in collaboration with Israeli College for Security and Intelligence (ICSI), Asia’s premier recognised security and intelligence training and education institution, has announced admission to various courses in Security and Intelligence Management at its college in Gurgaon.
These courses in Security Management offer a unique opportunity to aspiring as well as serving defence and security professionals to acquire skills which would equip them for a wide range of Industry and corporate jobs, including opportunities at middle and senior management levels. The academy offers short-term as well as long-term courses. The qualification would enable the candidates to secure placement on merit basis in the security industry, which has a great growth potential and existing demand for the security professionals. Apart from fresh graduates and MBA who wish to work in corporate, MNCs, banking, financial institutions, telecom and other sectors, these courses will open numerous opportunities for those who can be employed as: Assignment Manager; Unit-in-Charge; Assistant Manager Operations; Security & Intelligence Executives; Senior Operations Executives; and Security officers. For more details log on to: www.icssindia.org. Email: info@icssindia.org
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Gear up for hardware course
India is fast emerging as a world leader in the field of IT and there is a huge demand for skilled professionals not only in the IT sector but in the industries like insurance, BPO, banking, telecom and manufacturing among others. Today even a small organisation can’t function without proper networking support. The organisations actually need not only hardware engineers but someone who is capable of implementing, administering, maintaining computer hardware, networks and overall security systems. So the scope of a course in hardware, networking and security training is very bright and promising.
Today, all the major industries need skilled and trained professionals in the field of hardware, networking and security management of IT, and electronic security. The companies usually prefer to keep their training costs at minimum, hence like to hire trained professionals. Hence there is huge demand for pre- trained and skilled A study conducted by Springboard Research shows that the market for enterprise networking equipment in India is estimated to grow from $1 billion in 2008 to $1.7 billion by 2012, recording a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15 per cent during this period. The overall networking equipment market is divided into data, voice and network security equipment. In order to enter the industry, a student must have thorough knowledge of networking technologies, hardware troubleshooting, client server configuration and troubleshooting on networking operating systems, mainly Windows 2008 and Linux along with mail exchange server, besides having learnt how to configure routers and switches along with Wi-Fi and VoIP environment. Institutes offering a separate module of industry-related practical add value to a candidate’s resume. If your fundamentals are strong, you may adopt the newer technologies used within the companies without spending any money on up-gradation until you are looking for a specific change in profile. A candidate must hold sound knowledge of security fundamentals, data centres, networks, building security, safety and controls, which have become an integral part of large networks, besides learning information systems security along with security operations and controls. Who can get in As there is no formal degree offered in the regular mainstream programmes one needs to opt for a vocational skill training programme designed as per industry requirements to enter this field. One may choose to opt for this upon completing Plus II, but must prefer at least a one-year or longer duration course in order to gain sound understanding of the fundamentals and existing technologies as per the industry requirements. Engineering graduates or those with a graduation in other subjects may opt for shorter duration programmes that would enable them to enter the industry. Placements After completing such courses, the students are usually hired by different companies. Training institutes offering these courses also have their own placement cells, like the placement cell of IACM has a tie up with over 400 companies. After completing the programme a student can work as a Trainee Engineer in the field of Hardware, Networking and Electronic Security at a starting salary of around Rs 5,000-10,000 per month. He can grow as Server Administrator, Network Administrator, Security Manager, Project Manager, Infrastructure Leader and a Technology Consultant. With a starting salary of around Rs 5,000-10,000 at an entry level, a student can reach up to a salary of Rs 12 lakh per annum in a span of around 8–10 years. The writer is Director, IACM SmartLearn Ltd.
Institutes and courses
NIIT GNIIT; option to get degree awarded by Kuvempu University, Karnataka. Three-year degree course. Diploma in Client Server Computing (.NET), affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. One year NIIT also offers diploma in Client Server Computing (Java) and in Management Information System IACM Smart Learn Ltd Master Connect in Hardware Network and Security.14-month course Aptech Computer Education Diploma in Computer Applications; affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
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Happiness work
Bad company brings bad luck. “Why did you shoot me in the back when I, too, could have got back your Sita?” asked Vaali after Rama’s arrow laid the mighty Vaanara king on his deathbed. “How could I come to you knowing you and Ravana were allies?” said Rama. Long ago, Vaali and Ravana had sealed their friendship around fire. Yuyutsu, Duryodhana’s step brother born to a Vaishya woman, had saved the Pandavas from many of Duryodhana’s intrigues. At the onset of the Mahabharata war, on Yudhisthira’s offer, he switched sides to join the Pandavas. He was Dhritrashtra’s only son to survive the carnage. King Kumaradasa of Lanka announced an award of one lakh gold coins for the completion of a difficult verse. Kalidas, who was staying in a dancer’s house in that nation at that time, did the task, but the ungrateful woman stabbed him to death so that she could claim the money. Mareecha was leading an ascetic’s life when nephew Ravana, blinded with lust, came to ask for his help in abducting Sita. “Ravana will kill me if I don’t help him and Rama will do the same if I help my nephew in this heinous act. Let me at least die at the hands of Rama,” thought Mareecha and assumed the guise of a golden deer. The scriptures too advocate satsang — the company of the good. — Sai R. Vaidyanathan The writer can be contacted at svaidyanathan@tribunemail.com
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Shuttling between Jalandhar and Chandigarh four times a week was too taxing for 28-year-old Manjit Singh a couple of years back until he switched to telecommuting for his Chandigarh-based company from the comfort of his Urban Estate home in Jalandhar. Yes, this Western concept of working from a home-office is slowly gaining ground in the region.Unlike the West, daily long commutes coupled with traffic chaos and bumpy rides can be a nerve-wrecking experience for workers in India who have to travel long distances to eke out a living. 
Shuttling between Jalandhar and Chandigarh four times a week was too taxing for 28-year-old Manjit Singh a couple of years back until he switched to telecommuting for his Chandigarh-based company from the comfort of his Urban Estate home in Jalandhar. Yes, this Western concept of working from a home-office is slowly gaining ground in the region.
A. Sports coaches and instructors teach the skills and techniques of a particular sport or a few related sports to beginners as well as to professionals. They chalk out training programmes that will help develop sportsmen to their full capacity and keep them in peak form at the right time. Team coaches have the additional responsibility of moulding their players into an effective unit. These days they use audio-visual equipment as instructional aids and work closely with the team manager in selecting potential players for a particular team.
Before you dash off your resume to someone, remember to give it a decent new look for more attention. Just adding the latest accomplishments alone will not be sufficient to get good results. To draw the attention of the potential employer who may already be flooded with loads of resumes, you need to put in some more concerted efforts to give your resume a brand new look for more attention.
After being subjected to many troubles at her in-laws’ place, Mirabai wrote to Tulsidas for advice. “Shun those who come in the way of your worship even if they are your close relatives,” wrote the writer of the Ramacharitmanas. Mira left Chittor for Merta, her uncle’s kingdom where she was lovingly welcomed.
