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Albuquerque If you have a keen interest in health sciences and computer technology and are looking for a people-oriented career then you may like to consider Nuclear Medicine Technology. This is specialised field of medical diagnostics, which takes x-ray like images of the patient, to enable a doctor to make an accurate diagnosis.
There are many traditional medical imaging methods, like x-rays, which take pictures of certain parts inside the body, but sometimes these methods are not sensitive enough to detect a problem, or a picture is not enough — the doctor needs to see how a part is functioning and not just how it looks. Nuclear medicine helps the doctor to see if bone repair is going on in a certain area, how a kidney is functioning, how a stomach is emptying, or how blood is flowing into and out of a heart, and this can also be used to treat certain diseases. Multi-dimensional field Nuclear medicine combines chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer technology, and medicine in using radioactivity to diagnose and treat diseases. Because nuclear medicine uniquely provides information about both the structure and function of virtually every major organ system within the body, it is being used increasingly nowadays. Moreover, nuclear medicine procedures are safe, they involve little or no patient discomfort and do not require the use of anesthesia. Work profile A Nuclear Medicine Technologist works closely with the nuclear medicine physician. Some of the tasks include - n
Preparing and administering radioactive chemical compounds, known as radiopharmaceuticals Getting In You can join bachelor's degree courses in nuclear medicine technology if you have chemistry, physics, biology and English combination in Plus II with at least 45 per cent marks in the science subjects. Those who have done B.Sc. with Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics or B.Sc. in life sciences with physics as a main subject or B.Sc. in any related subject i.e. in radio-diagnosis or (MRT) radiotherapy from any recognised university can apply for the MSc or PG diploma course in nuclear medicine technology. Job prospects After training in this field, you can work in diagnostic centers, medical laboratories, hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare related organisations. Besides the clinical work, you can also consider jobs as a technical specialist with the organisation providing specialised equipment, or sales representative for this industry. You can also take up teaching or carry out research work as the scope for advancement is enormous. This is a rapidly expanding field with the development of new radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and the promising research and development of cancer-detecting and cancer-killing agents, such as genetically engineered antibodies. Nuclear medicine will continue to be a field at the forefront of modern clinical medicine and technological development so opportunities are growing in this little known area of medicine. If you are good with people and are inclined towards a career in medicine, nuclear medical technology is a good option to consider. Although the potential for radiation exposure exists in this field, it is minimised by the use of shielded syringes, gloves, and other protective devices and by adherence to strict radiation safety guidelines. The amount of radiation in a nuclear medicine procedure is comparable to that received during a diagnostic X-ray procedure. But you will need to have good physical stamina because nuclear medicine technologists are on their feet for most of the day and may have to lift or handle disabled patients. In addition, technologists must operate complicated equipment that requires mechanical ability and manual dexterity.
— The writer is a career expert
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The programme aims to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues, theoretical debates, philosophical and methodological debates and experience in the application of the principal methods of data collection and data analysis in social science research. The programme also provides necessary skills to design and complete a dissertation on a specialist topic in the field of international political economy. According to Prof Graham Smith, Head of Politics and International Relations, “The University of Southampton’s MSc IPE programme has been designed to enable students to better understand and respond to contemporary challenges and opportunities. Through the development of research skills, theoretical inquiry and the chance to tackle a variety of pressing issues in political economy across the world, this programme offers students a unique chance to engage with this crucial area of study.” The programme is studied full-time over one year or part time over two years and comprises six modules and a dissertation. The taught component consists of 30 study weeks divided into two semesters, during which time students study the six modules. Students who successfully complete the taught component undertake a three-month period of supervised research for a Masters dissertation. There is also a research track International Political Economy programme on offer which provides modules on advanced research methods and is designed for students wishing to pursue research-focused careers in government, academia or elsewhere, and is ideal for students wishing to embark upon PhD studies. The core module, Global Political Economy, provides the conceptual underpinnings, critical perspectives and empirical examples in relation to understanding international political economy. Students can also access more advanced research modules and other relevant social science modules (including economics) where they hold the relevant pre-requisites. The course will commence in September 2012 and the applications will be accepted until May 2012. Candidates with a good undergraduate degree (upper second-class or higher) or equivalent can apply for the programme. However, students with lower second class will also be eligible for admission to one of the master’s programmes if there is sufficient evidence of upper second-class quality in student’s work. The programme fee for the year is £12,500. Those who wish to apply for the course can visit the postgraduate application page of the School of Social Social Sciences. For further information, please visit http://www.soton.ac.uk/socsci/ or e-mail your queries at global@southampton.ac.uk. MBA programmes The spring admissions are open for the department of School of Management Sciences of Apeejay Stya University, Gurgaon . The session will commence from January 2012. Courses for which aspirants can apply include Master in Business Administration (MBA), Master in Public Policy & Development Studies, MBA in Public Policy & Administration. The application forms can be downloaded from the link: - http://university.apeejay.edu/admissions or can be obtained from the Apeejay Stya University Campus at Sohna and City office at Gurgaon. — TNS
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A. Life presents challenges for all of us. But for some, those challenges are rendered even more difficult by disability. Rehabilitation counsellors help people overcome their disabilities. They provide practical help and emotional support to clients who are struggling with the effects of illness, disease, birth defects, accidents, or the stress of daily life, and guide them back to a productive and meaningful life. For patients dealing with a disability, a rehabilitation counsellor can make the difference between a bleak future, and a future filled with hope and purpose. After evaluating their client's strengths and limitations, they provide counselling, and arrange for medical care, vocational training and job placement. They work towards increasing their client's capacity to live independently. The rehabilitation counsellor is an important link between the client with a disability, the client's family, employer, doctors, teachers and anyone else whose help and understanding are needed. Good communication skills are vital as the counsellor often interviews many other people besides the client, to develop a complete profile of what can be done, and how to accomplish it. The idea may be finding the right kind of school, job, training, therapy or employer. Or it may lie in finding ways to use technology and other aids to minimise the effect of the disability and promote independence. A rehabilitation psychologist or counsellor must be empathetic, assertive, and well qualified. IGNOU offers a Post-Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology to help learners understand the psychology of disabled persons and equip them to provide effective rehabilitation. Thanks to the RTE, we have begun see an increased number of disabled students going to school. This in turn, will require more teachers trained in disability psychology. On completing the course, you will be registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India, after which you can work in the field of special education. The programme currently has 20 seats. For further details of this job-oriented one-year programme, click on the following link: http://rehabcouncil.nic.in/programmes/ano/pgdrp.pdf
Switching to HR
A. Frankly, if you are already working for a CEO means you are reporting to the "boss" of the organisation and are in a very responsible and powerful position. In the HR department you will report to an HR Manager level boss. Many Executive Assistants make this mistake of moving to the HR stream but do not realise that as EA to the CEO they are at a very enviable and powerful position with a greater sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
UPGRADE your skills
Q. I have been working as a beautician for the last two years. I want to specialise in aromatherapy/spa therapy. Is this a good option? I live in
Mohali. — Shoma Bhandari
A. Aromatherapy is a panacea for countering stress and burnout. No wonder alternate therapies like aroma, chroma and holistic healing are all the rage not only in the metros but also in small towns. Since you already have a few years' experience in skin care, all you need to do is to supplement your skill set with a course in aromatherapy. You'll learn all about aromatic oils and the benefits of different fragrances for different skin types. A spa therapist similarly must know the basics of different body detoxifying techniques like cellulite treatment, use of hot and cold stones, full body massage, body wraps, scrubs and hydrotherapy With some training and experience you can start your very own body treatment centre or day spa or you can join an existing spa, holistic health clinic etc.
Expanding business
Q. I run a small but reasonably successful home-based business in pickles, sauces and ready-to-serve snacks. Do I need to register my company? Do I have to pay tax? Also, is it possible to get a bank loan to expand my business?
— Uma Verma
A. It all depends on the purpose. If you want the name of your product line to be registered as a trademark, yes you need to apply for registration. The other is registering for a licence to market your products commercially. A number of organisations are responsible for the formulation of standards and monitoring the quality of food products which can be generally classified as: n
Compulsory Legislations The Fruit Products Order (F.P.O.-1955) regulates the manufacture and distribution of fruit and vegetable products (and sweetened aerated waters, ready to serve beverages, synthetic syrups, vinegars etc). The objective of this legislation is to regulate, ensure the quality and hygiene of these products as per stipulated standards. The order is operated by the Ministry of Food Processing Industry through the Central Fruit Products Advisory Committee. Manufacturing fruit and vegetable products can be done only after a valid licence is issued by the Food Processing Ministry, which empowers you as a licensee to put their standard mark on your food products. You need a fairly significant turnover before your register yourself as a company (partnership, private or limited). And yes, once your register yourself as a company, you will need to pay tax as well as be able to get funding facility to expand your business. As far as tax matters are concerned, I would recommend that you contact a Chartered Accountant with your complete financial and turnover details for advice.
Webmaster's work profile
A. A webmaster manages a company's presence on the Internet. While new software makes it possible for almost anyone to create a website, a fully operational business website requires considerable expertise to design and maintain. That's because an effective website is interactive. It invites people to provide information and send information, products, and services in response, takes orders and processes payments through payment gateways. While the webmaster might or might not design the website, s/he is responsible for its technical efficiency once it's up and running. How fast it can be accessed, the time it takes for elements to download, security and privacy concerns are all considerations for the webmaster. In large companies that do a lot of business through the Internet, this position might be a full time job. Some webmasters, however, are self-employed, with several companies as clients. As with all occupations in IT, not only is training and experience necessary, but also the ability to keep abreast of a rapidly evolving field. From a resort in the mountains, to a government agency, an address on the World Wide Web is an integral part of being in business in the 21st century. The Webmaster sustains that presence in sync with the latest developments in technology, and with the organisation's clients and web users who may be trying to determine just what that site has to offer.
The writer is a noted career expert and director, Career Guidance India (CARING). Please send in your queries with your full name, complete address and academic qualifications to: The Editor, Jobs and Careers, The Tribune, Sector 29, Chandigarh-160030, or at careers @tribunemail.com
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Speech and language pathology is the study of speech, language, voice and communication disorders e.g. stuttering, stammering, mis-articulation. This could include delayed development of speech and language, unclear speech, fluency, voice, and language problems following a stroke or injury or oral motor problems leading to eating and swallowing difficulties. The problems may be congenital, developmental or acquired. Speech therapists diagnose and treat people with these disorders. They teach them how to articulate sounds, improve their voice, or increase their language skills to communicate effectively. These experts also help those who simply want to improve their speaking skills for example, by reducing a strong regional (mother-tongue influence) or foreign accent. Audiologists, on the other hand, specialise in identifying, repairing and preventing hearing loss and related disorders. They also fit patients with appropriate hearing aids. As hearing and speech are inextricably linked, a single profession has emerged from these two sister disciplines. Scope Presently, there are very few speech therapists and audiologists in India while the requirement far exceeds the supply. This means that there is excellent scope for those venturing into this field. As the elderly population increases, more people become prone to hearing and speaking disorders and will turn to Speech-Language Pathologists to help them lead better lives. A qualified speech and hearing professional can independently diagnose and therapeutically manage speech, hearing and language disorders. You can work in hospitals, speech and hearing centres, ENT departments, paediatrics departments, and rehabilitation medicine departments in medical college hospitals, spastic centres, schools for the deaf/retarded, child guidance and early intervention centres or as consulting speech pathologists and/or audiologists. Interestingly, those working in certain professions that require long hours of speaking are also being referred to speech therapists because they are losing their voices. In its severest form, these people can't hold down their job as they have pushed their voice to the absolute limit. While teachers remain the most common professional group to require speech therapy, call-centre workers and voiceover artistes have now become the fastest growing "at risk" section. What it takes Because a client's progress may be slow, patience, compassion, sensitivity and good listening and inter-personal skills are a must-have. The emotional needs of patients and their families can be demanding. Besides the determination to persist and overcome challenges, you must be adept at handling testing equipment and maintain meticulous records. While the money is good, what's even more valuable is the satisfaction that comes from helping patients overcome their problems and regain their confidence. This is an immensely satisfying profession as you get to make a positive difference to the lives of others. Getting in The minimum qualification required to practice in India is a Bachelor in Speech-Language Pathology (B ASLP) from an institution recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (www.rehabcouncil.nic.in). The degree is offered by most universities. The base requirement for admission to B.Sc in Speech and Hearing courses is Class XII with physics, chemistry and biology. Selection is on the basis of an entrance test. Students also have the option of pursuing a Master's in both audiology and speech language pathology, or specialise in either of the two.
Where to study Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh (http://pgimer.nic.in) Course: BSc (Audiol & Speech Therapy), 4½ years. Northern Regional Centre of Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped, Kasturba Niketan, LPN II, New Delhi (affiliated to GGSIPU) (www.ipu.ac.in/www.ayjnihh.nic.in). Course: BSc (AST), 4-year) Eligibility: 10+2 (PCB, 50%+ English). Also BEd (Deaf, Hearing Impaired) (1-year) in Mumbai, Kolkata, Secunderabad. All India Institute of Speech & Hearing, Naimisham Campus, Manasagangothri, Mysore www.aiishmysore.com Courses: BSc, MSc, PhD 1) Diploma in Hearing Aid & Earmold Technology (1 year) 2) Diploma in Hearing Language & Speech (1 year, Distance) 3) Diploma in Training Young Hearing Impaired Children (1 year) Eligibility: For 1: 10+2 (45% with physics / Diploma in (Electronics / Electrical / ITI in Electronics / Electrical / Dental Technicians) For 2: 10+2 (with PCMB) Christian Medical College, Vellore Course: Diploma in Audio & Speech Therapy (1-yr). Eligibility: Grads & Dip-holders (BSc, MSc, PhD) Dr SRC Instt of Speech & Hearing, Hennur Road, Bangalore (Bangalore University) Dr MV Shetty Memorial Trust's Instt of Speech & Hearing, Mangalore. Courses: BSc & (S & H) 3yr +1-yr internship. Also MSc (S & H) (www.drmvst.org). JSS Instt of Speech & Hearing, Mysore Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sc (All India Institute of Speech & Hearing), Mysore Courses: BSc (Sp & Hg), BSEd (HI), Diploma in Hg Aid & Earmould Tech), MSc (Sp & Hg/Sp Lang Path), PhD (Sp & Hg) University of Calicut, Mallapuram Distt (Kar) Courses: BSc (Speech Lang & Hearing) Manipal University, Manipal (Kar) Courses: (BSc, MSc) Mangalore University. Course: BSc (Speech & Hearing) Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Porur, Chennai Course: BSc Audio & Sp Lang Pathology
SHORT-TAKES Speech and language pathology is the study of speech, language, voice and communication disorders e.g. stuttering, stammering, mis-articulation. This could include delayed development of speech and language, unclear speech, fluency, voice, and language problems following a stroke or injury or oral motor problems leading to eating and swallowing difficulties. The problems may be congenital, developmental or acquired. Speech therapists can help children to overcome problems like stammering
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All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has reportedly received letters from half a dozen state governments advising it not to extend sanction for opening any fresh engineering colleges.
State governments want the country’s regulatory body to reject fresh proposal for starting any more enginnering colleges because the supply seems to have outstripped demand, with lakhs of enginnering seats in the engineering collegs across the country remaining vacant. The states that have taken up the matter with the AICTE include Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The move has come in the wake of a dramatic increase in the number of seats in the engineering colleges in the past few years. India produced over 4 lakh engineers in 2003-04, of which 35 per cent were computer engineers. In 2004-05, 1,355 engineering colleges admitted 4.6 lakh students, of which 31per cent were computer engineers. The number of graduates rose to 5.2 lakh in 2005-06. In five years, the capacity in technology colleges has more than trebled. India is now home to 3,393 engineering colleges that have 14.85 lakhs seats available. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh have about 70 per cent tech institutes. When admissions closed this year, AICTE estimated that nearly two lakh seats were unfilled. This glut in engineering seats has had the experts worried. This year, AICTE relaxed entry norms for tech schools, hoping there would be a rush of students. But despite lowering the minimum score required to join an engineering college, there weren't enough students to fill all seats on offer. Seats are going vacant in rural parts of various states. There are no takers for specific engineering programmes, but the core engineering courses of civil, mechanical and electrical still have takers. AICTE has told state governments to pass on copies of perspective plans of all universities, so that the growth of colleges can be mapped and controlled. — Kirti Dhall
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placement drives in full swing in most of the professional colleges in the region, the news of students bagging hefty pay packages is making the headlines as a routine. The educational institutions are now fully involved in getting good placements for their students and this endeavour is not limited to just getting good companies at the placement fairs. Placement interviews are, actually the climax of the exercise that takes shape during the whole duration of the course of study. "Equipping students with professional know how as well as enhancing their employability skills is a major part of this whole exercise", says Manav Singla, CEO of Indo Global Colleges at Abhipur, near Chandigarh. Singla is among the youngest CEOs in the country at 26, and a staunch supporter of a strong Industry-academia link for enhancing the employability of the students. The group has the enviable distinction of almost cent per cent placement, with maximum placement per college and has been ranked at No. 3 in placements by Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar. In an interaction with J&C he talks about the importance of inculcating employability skills among engineering students. Excerpts:
How can Industry-Academia gap be bridged? The primary reason for professional education is employment. Industry today is operating in an environment that demands new and constantly developing skills to retain cutting edge and global competitiveness. Although our education system contributes over 3.5 lakh engineers every year, survey done by McKinsey Global Institute reveals that MNCs find only 25 per cent of Indian engineers employable. There is an urgent need for understanding the requirements of the industry and this is possible only by bringing together the education institutions and industry mavens to evolve modalities of collaboration with the aim to meet both the medium and long term skills and business needs of the 21st century. Dynamic curriculum, strong industry interface in the form of training programmes and faculty exchange programmes are the steps that will bridge this gap. At Indo Global Colleges, our forte is our strong industry interface. We have regular flow of industry experts to our campus for visiting lectures, summits, conferences, workshops and seminars and we have regular industry visits by students and faculty. On a higher end, we are progressively working on evolving strong industry link with various Industry clusters for specific skills training to our Engineers. What initiatives are being taken in your institute to make students more employable once they enter the job market after getting a degree. To state that employability skills are very essential in the current global job market is indeed an understatement as quite obviously the students who have the soft skills like positive attitude, effective communication, problem solving, time management, team spirit, self confidence, handling criticism, flexibility etc have far better chances of getting selected at campus interviews than those who do not possess such skills. We begin the process of transforming the student into a successful engineer from day one. Commencing with a grand orientation programme, the students are subjected to detailed soft skills training like communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills, teamwork, information management skills, entrepreneurship skills etc. Seminars, workshops, conferences, both national and international, are a regular feature on the campus. Also, industry summits like HR summit, CEO summit etc are conducted every year presenting the students, faculty and industry experts multiple opportunities to meet and mingle with each other to discuss and understand issues of mutual interest. Mock drills, mock interviews are also conducted both internally by faculty members and visiting experts to boost the confidence of the students. And most important of all is regular flow of companies both national and multinational for recruitment of final year students. Are you entering into any collaboration with Industry for placements? Yes. Our main strength is our Industry interface. For the engineering and architecture students we already have a list of 150 companies that visit our campus for recruitment. Similarly for MBA we have an enviable list of 200 companies who come for Campus Placements. In fact, we are the regional hub for selection of engineering students as Commissioned Officers by the Indian Army under the University Entry Scheme. We are working on similar lines with the Indian Air Force as well as the Indian Navy. On the industry front, we are in talks with a cluster of automobile companies covering segments such as two wheelers, three wheelers, cars, agriculture equipments and tractors, tyres, automobile spares etc wherein some of the global corporate houses in the segment mentioned above are expected to invest in skill development training to meet their manpower requirements from our campus. It is a lengthy process; however we expect to have few MoUs shortly before the commencement of the next academic session. — TNS
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Language Although it is not uncommon today to hear a co-worker spouting obscenities, profanity at workplace is completely inappropriate. Using off-colour language not only makes one look bad but others uncomfortable as well. Moreover, swearing tends to instigate swearing, so if you make an effort to cut it out others shall follow suit. Make it a habit to use courtesy words such as 'Please', 'Thank you' and 'You're welcome' as part of everyday vocabulary. Also avoid talking casually with superiors and be polite to colleagues at all times. The right language and manner of communication can immensely help to get work done faster without creating any issues. Cubicle manners In most offices these days closed confines are giving way to open spaces or cubicles, which though cost effective are devoid of privacy. As a consequence it is important to respect co-worker's personal workspaces and to occupy one's own space in a way that does not offend them. Instead of barging into someone's workstation seek permission with a "knock" on the partition or make eye contact. In case the person concerned is on the phone when you approach his or her cubicle, don't interrupt. Either wait at a respectful distance so as not to appear as if you are eavesdropping or come back later. Eating at work Lunch should preferably be eaten at a place other than the workstation, like a cafeteria or break room. Not only will it give an opportunity to get away from the normal work environment for a while but it will also be appreciated by co-workers. Whilst bringing lunch to work avoid strong smelling food which can distract others and make them feel uncomfortable. Eat quietly with mouth closed keeping noises such as chewing, swallowing, crunching and smacking lips to the minimum. Speaking with food in the mouth is also not acceptable. Most importantly never eat someone else's food from the company fridge without permission. Ask before borrowing Borrowing should always come with permission from the owner whether it is for small things like a stapler or marker to big things like viewing or copying files. Avoid removing things from a co-worker's desk without their knowledge or permission. Not only are some people possessive about their office supplies but it can also be difficult for them to track down borrowed pens, staplers and scissors. Also make sure to return the borrowed stapler to the owner with at least a few staples left inside. Moreover, as far as possible rather than 'borrowing unnecessarily' get stationary issued from the supply closet. Keep noise level down Since workplace is a shared space keep the volume of your voice at a reasonable level so as not to disturb others. Do not yell to get someone's attention or talk loudly across cubicles. While having a discussion with a co-worker keep your voice down so that those around don't get distracted. Phone calls, especially those of a personal nature should be handled with a low voice. Use speaker phones only in closed rooms or areas designated for making conference calls. Put the desk telephone ringer on low while cell phones should ideally be on vibrating mode. Greeting colleagues Tedious as greetings may be, take a few minutes each morning to say 'hello' or 'good morning' to colleagues. A quick greeting with a smile on the face costs nothing but sets the tone for the day.
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India
Inc witnessed a 16 per cent decline in recruitment in October, 2011 when compared to September, 2011, as all key industry sectors and functional areas have witnessed dips in their hiring activity when compared to the previous month.This was revealed by the job index data released by job portal naukri.com. The double digit percentage dip in hiring can be attributed to the festive season spanning across October as well as the uncertainty in the global economic outlook. However, the three-month moving average index indicates stability in hiring activity. Hitesh Oberoi, CEO and MD, Info Edge said while commenting on the scenario, “A look at the index for the past two years shows that there is usually a seasonal dip in hiring during the festive season. However, this year hiring activity has been exceptionally low in October as most employers seem to be adopting a more cautious approach towards hiring”.
Almost all key industry sectors have seen dipping indices in October, 2011 when compared to the previous month. Barring the Telecom sector where hiring picked up by 19 per cent in October, 2011 over September, 2011 and ITES sector which saw a marginal 3 per cent dip in the index, all other sectors saw double digit percentage dips in hiring activity. The index for Auto sector witnessed a 26 per cent dip in Oct-11 when compared to September, while IT- Software, Pharma, Oil & Gas and Banking saw their hiring activity dip within the range of 13 and 19 per cent, respectively during the same time period. When we compare the indices on a year on year basis then ITES, Construction and Oil and Gas sectors saw a negative movement. Mirroring hiring trends of top industry sectors, the demand for professionals across key functional areas have dipped in Oct-11 when compared to September, 2011. Professionals in Production and Sales saw hiring activity dip by 23 and 21 per cent, respectively, on a monthly basis. The demand for HR, Marketing and Software services professionals also registered negative growth figures by 18, 16 and 13 per cent, respectively, during the same time period. NRI recruitment down Hiring of non-resident Indians (NRIs) by homegrown companies witnessed a marginal decline in the July-September quarter of 2011 due to growing economic uncertainty. According to a study by MyHiringClub.com, a recruitment tendering platform, hiring of NRIs dropped by 8 per cent during the July-September quarter of 2011, compared to the preceding quarter. “Beginning the second quarter of the current fiscal year, we have seen healthy hiring activity in NRI professionals, but suddenly, from the last week of August, 2011, recruitment activities sharply declined. Overall hiring activity is not as good as we had expected in the beginning of this year,” MyHiringClub.com Founder and CEO Rajesh Kumar said. “These days, we are receiving continuous mails from NRI job seekers to help them in finding jobs in India. In the first quarter, we had seen increase of 25-30 per cent in NRI job seekers traffic,” Kumar added. The survey, conducted among 423 corporate and 723 recruitment consultants, said the segments that registered the maximum fall in NRI recruitment during the period under review were IT and IT-enabled (21 per cent) and banking and financial services (2 per cent). In contrast, hiring of NRIs in the telecom space was up by five per cent, pharma and healthcare sector (2 per cent), automobile and manufacturing (2 per cent) and FMCG (2 per cent). In terms of cities, a 34 per cent increase was visible in NRI professional hiring activity in Delhi/NCR region, followed by 32 per cent in Mumbai. However, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata had seen negative hiring activity in the second quarter of FY’12, compared to the first quarter. Looking ahead, NRI hiring activity would witness good momentum in the next few years. “We expect to see more positions open in coming years for NRI professionals. In today’s scenario, NRI job seekers are very keen to come back and work in India,” Success Mantra Management Director Kailash Saini said. He further said, “Sectors like infrastructure, IT, automobile and healthcare prefer to hire NRIs due to the versatile exposure of candidates.” —
TNS & PTI
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Happiness @ work
When King Bhagirath approached Brahma to allow the descent of Ganga to the Earth, the Creator told him to arrange for Shiva’s services in advance to break Ganga’s mighty fall. Had Brahma not advised the king so, Ganga would have swept the Earth to the nether regions by her force. When Sanjna decided to marry the Sun-God, her father Vishwakarma warned her about the sun’s intolerable brilliance and heat during summer. As the guru’s seat had been reserved for the family of Bibi Bhani, Guru Gobind Singh, on seeing all his four sons martyred, realised that the issue of succession could turn out to be a problem after his passing away. So he asked all Sikhs to accept the holy Granth as a living God and the Khalsa as guide on October 7, 1708. In 1574, Bibi Bhani, daughter of third Sikh master Guru Amar Das and wife of fourth master Guru Ram Das, had taken a promise from her father that the spiritual leadership should remain in her family. A priest, at the annual festival at the ancient temple of Ananteshwara in Udupi, had announced that Vayu, the wind-god, would incarnate very soon to revive Vedic dharma. On Dusshera day in 1238, Madhvacharya, the proponent of Dvaita philosophy, was born to Narayana Bhat and his wife at Pajakakshetra village. On the other hand, Kaikeyi neither discussed Bharat’s coronation with Bharat or with King Dashrath. Suddenly, on the night before Rama’s coronation, she demanded that Rama be banished and Bharat crowned. This meant that the throne remained unoccupied for 14 years as neither Rama nor Bharat ascended it after Dashrath’s death. Arjuna was the lynchpin of the Pandava attack, but he, suddenly and in the middle of the armies, decided not to fight. But for Krishna’s persuasion, the Kauravas would have walked away with an easy victory. During their exile, Draupadi, without informing Yudhisthira, sent Bhima to fetch some celestial flowers from the lake of Lord Kuber. When the weather turned bad a little later, Yudhisthira looked around for his mighty younger brother, but couldn’t find him. So, in panic, Bhima’s son Gathotkacha was summoned who took the Pandava retinue to Kuber’s lake. When Narada began his penance without announcing his vow of celibacy, Indra, the chief of the gods, was alarmed. “Is he after my throne?” thought Indra and sent a nymph to disturb Narada’s concentration. Every boss should remember that he is not God whose changes would get implemented as soon as these come out of his mouth. — Sai R. Vaidyanathan
The writer can be contacted at svaidyanathan@tribunemail.com
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Q. I have done my BA in psychology but could not work while my children were growing up. Could you please suggest some short-term course that will now equip me to help physically or mentally challenged students which will preferably suit my background in psychology?
— Lata Chauhan
Q. I have been working as an Executive Assistant for a CEO since the last four years. I have experience of eight years in this field. Now my HR department wants me to move to Training and HR related assignments. Please advise if I should accept? Would it be a good career move?
— Pritam Bedi
Q. Can you please tell me what exactly does a webmaster do? I have done BCA, but do not wish to go into software designing?
— Deepak Chugh
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