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Hot and Happening
A specialisation in bakery truly enables you to have your cake and eat it too.
Hemant Kumar Kochar outlines the immense possibilities of this field that promises a career that is
Work profile
If you're looking for a career that is part science, part art, and all about food, a bakery chef career may be just the right fit for you. As in many jobs, in pastry chef careers, you have to start at the bottom and work your way up to the more exciting jobs. As a pastry chef, your job description may include overseeing the kitchen staff, ordering supplies, producing baked goods, and decorating and planting various pastries and desserts. Many bakers and pastry chefs find work in bakeries and upscale restaurants, and as you might imagine, the competition for these jobs is fierce. Chefs with an entrepreneurial spirit may opt to open their own baking or catering business and work for themselves. Owning and operating your own business is a time consuming but potentially profitable venture. You must be able to juggle multiple tasks at the same time. This may include planning the menu, dealing with clients, and ordering supplies and equipment.
Specialisations
Although bakers and pastry chefs already focus their training and experience in one area of food preparation, some choose to specialise even further in a specific technique or food — becoming masters in that particular niche. Some of the more popular specialty baking and pastry chef jobs include:
Wedding cake baker
Wedding cake design and creation is one of the most profitable pastry chef careers. Wedding cake bakers must not only know about the different baking techniques, but they also have to be skilled at frosting and in creating other edible decorations. Another challenge of wedding cake design is maintaining the cake's structure over several hours. Wedding cake bakers work for catering firms or run their own cake baking businesses.
Bread artisan
A loaf of artisan-baked bread is much different than your typical grocery store loaf. Artisan bread bakers complete advanced training in the art of selecting ingredients, mixing dough and applying baking techniques. They typically handcraft each loaf of bread to ensure the best taste, texture and quality.
Chocolatier
A chocolatier is a pastry chef who specialises in using chocolate to create cakes, confections and other sugary concoctions. Chocolatiers have an immense knowledge and understanding about the chemical principles of chocolate and must react quickly to changes in temperature, weather or chocolate texture in order to maintain the flavor of their desserts. Chocolatiers are often employed by high-end restaurants, specialty food shops and commercial chocolate companies
Skills needed
If you have creativity and a strong work ethic, then you can have a successful career as a pastry chef. Food creation is an art. Below are some of the skills that are necessary for anyone wanting to take up a career in bakery: Culinary ability and creativity - It pretty much goes without saying, pastry chefs need to be able to
bake, which involves attention to detail, knowledge of ingredients and a fair amount of patience. They also need to have artistic ability and creativity to produce pastries and desserts that look as good as they taste. Attention to detail — Small changes in a recipe can make a big difference. So pastry chefs need to pay attention to what they're doing, even while performing routine tasks. Customer Service — Some pastry chefs may supply other businesses with baked goods, while others may serve their confections at their own neighborhood shops. No matter who their customers are, pastry chefs need people skills in order to establish thriving businesses. Stamina — While working with your hands can be very satisfying, it can also be exhausting. More physically demanding than many people realise, a pastry chef job often requires long hours on your feet. Many pastry chef jobs require early morning hours — starting around 3 or 4 a.m. There may also be some lifting involved. You'll need to be physically able to handle the stress to your body and mentally prepared to persevere through repetitive tasks.
Remuneration
What you'll earn in a pastry chef job depends on several factors. Your hotel management school education and level of experience will come into play, as well as the type of establishment where you work, your geographic location, the number of hours you work, and your exact job title. However, as a general guide for what to expect, at the starting level is Rs 30,000-35,000. Salary knows no bounds once you have the relevant experience and expertise.
Eligibility
Anyone having a degree/ diploma in Hotel Management is eligible to pursue a career in bakery. The time duration of the course varies from institute to institute and could vary between 6 months to 3 years. Landing a head baker or pastry chef job can take many years of hard work and dedication to accomplish, but the rewards are well worth
it. — The author is Director of Madhuban Academy of Hospitality Administration and Research (MAHAR)
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Not a cakewalk
Monika Sood of Monika’s Puddings and Pies in Sector 8, Chandigarh, has been in this field for the past 18 years and has carved a niche for herself. She shares her experiences with those aspiring to bake their way to fame and fortune
The lure
Baking is a very vibrant and vast field that promises a fruitful and creative career for those with a passion for it. With pies, souffles, quiches, tarts and a huge assortment of breads finding their way on our plates and palates there is immense demand in the market and that is what makes this a very exciting and lucrative career. It is an upmarket career and you have to keep your passion for baking ignited and red hot at all times to move to the top. Be like a sponge and absorb as much as possible from everything around you, be it the new techniques, books or clients' feedback.
Challenges
Long working hours can be extremely taxing physically. Apart from this the products are highly perishable and have a very short shelf life, so one has to be very very cautious about what one is selling. One bad thing and your reputation is tarnished forever, you can’t afford to go wrong. So keeping customers happy, whether you have your own venture or are working for
someone, is the key to success. Discarding what you have made with so much love and labour as it has not been sold/used is one of the biggest challenges as a professional.
Work hours
Be ready to slog for long hours. Those aspiring to get into this field should be ready for a long work schedule which may begin at 6 in the morning and carry on till late in the evening depending on the orders and season. Even after 18 years of being in this profession I put in almost 12-14 hours each day. My workshop runs almost 24 hours a day.
Training
Proper training is like the icing on a cake that adds lots of value. But one should have a basic love for baking and a readiness to improvise and experiment and evolve to succeed. On-the-job training, however, is a must as this is not an easy line. Sadly there are not many schools in India devoted exclusively to specialisation in bakery.
Your success mantra
I am extremely passionate about baking and have kept on evolving by trying and experimenting all the time. The feedback from my clients is very important for me and I keep on improvising as per their demands and that keeps me on the top. I don’t do bulk baking and make only limited stuff that way everything is fresh and chances of losses due to wastage are minimised. My focus is quality rather than quantity and that is the secret of my success.
Advice for
beginners
Always know what you are selling. Be extremely strict about quality control and don’t hesitate to throw stuff that is stale. And most importantly don’t ever look at the sales, just carry on with sincerity and passion and you will never be short of orders. Be good to your profession and the profession will be good to
you. — As told to Geetu Vaid
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Check out rural development fellows scheme
Pervin Malhotra Q. I have done my master’s in political science. Earlier, I had planned to join the IAS, but after visiting our peon’s village in a remote part of Orissa, I’m now quite sure I would rather do some meaningful social work for those living in backward tribal areas instead. However, since I don’t have a degree in social work, will it be possible to find a good break? I want to try it out for a while, to be absolutely certain that I’m really suited for this kind of work. Which is why I don’t want to rush into a course in social work or development studies just yet. — Bijoy Ghosh A. Fair enough. And luckily for you, advertisements of the Prime Minister's Rural Development Fellows Scheme have been released in various papers inviting post-graduates in social sciences, sciences and management and graduates in law, engineering and medicine to apply for jobs as consultants for two years at the district level. If hired, you will help implement the Integrated Action Plan of the Union rural development ministry in conjunction with the district administration in districts affected by Left-wing extremism. Recruits will conduct socio-economic studies, identify gaps in the development programmes and provide inputs for district plan and outcome budgets. They will also build a network of voluntary organizations at the district level. The government is targeting people in the age group of 25-30 years and may even extend their employment by another year beyond the first two, based on performance. Three people will be hired for every Left-wing extremism affected district. The scheme is part of the package prepared by the rural development ministry to implement development schemes in Left-wing affected areas that have traditionally been difficult terrains for the government to operate in. While the emoluments have not been disclosed so far, the government proposes to give an additional 10% performance-linked bonus as well. A working knowledge of Hindi is mandatory and some work experience will come in handy for those who seek the opportunity to work in these districts. You’ll have to hurry though…. December 4 is the deadline to apply for the scheme. However, besides these, there are several meaningful projects like Teach for India Fellowship (2 years) and schemes offered by several reputed NGOs which will allow you to test the waters, so to speak. In-house
training
— Gautam Sarna A. The pattern of in-house training varies considerably from organisation to organisation. While some firms rely on on-the-job techniques that involve learning while performing the function under the guidance of fellow employees; others prefer to take in qualified and experienced personnel. In most medium and large software firms, the typical pattern of training involves an organisational orientation followed by short intensive modules in specific areas. Fresh programmers are generally taught programming languages and procedures, over a few months. This is followed by the application of such skills to an internal project, usually integrated into a closely supervised programming team. Further training for software professionals is largely on-the-job, combined with more formal periods of formal study when you will work to specified objectives, writing procedures, testing them and liaising closely with other members of the team under the guidance of the project leader or manager. Your progress will be closely monitored through a process of regular and detailed appraisals, often linked to salary progression. The length of the training can extend from six months to two years depending on the functional area and your role in the organisation. After the initial training, career development is fairly rapid in most IT companies and end-users. In fact, some organisations have developed accelerated promotion and career development schemes to ensure retention of their key people. As for your last question, no I don’t think it will be gruelling. Rigorous certainly, but also a great learning experience. Look at it as an opportunity to put all your theoretical knowledge to practical use. Biomed engineering from US Q. I have taken PCMB and ‘am thinking of going to the US for biomedical engineering. From what I gather, there are very few options at the BTech level here in India. Could you also please suggest some good colleges and the scope of this field if I wish to work there? — Tarav Dewan A. Biomedical engineers harness the principles of engineering, biology and chemistry to identify and develop products or devices to be used in the field of medicine and healthcare. They work with common scientific processes, such as instrumentation, fermentation and purification. Biomedical engineers can work in many different medical and scientific fields. The medical equipment and supplies industry employs the greatest number of biomed engineers, followed by R&D centers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, universities and hospitals. Their primary tasks range from researching to overseeing the manufacturing process of drugs or other products. True, the options at the undergrad level are somewhat limited, but the number goes up exponentially at the postgraduate level. However, before choosing an undergrad programme in the US, do check its accreditation because this may affect your future graduate school options (which you’ll require if you are interested in research or in moving to management positions) as well as your ability to obtain a license. Many employers and state licensing boards in the US require a degree from an accredited programme. If you wish to work as a biomedical engineer or as a consultant in the US, you will need a license. Although the licensing guidelines are set by each state and requirements may vary, the licensing process includes passing two exams administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES). The first exam: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) can be taken when you are nearing your graduation. After passing the FE, you must gain at least four years work experience before taking the Principles & Practice of Engineering exam to earn an engineering license. The prospects in this field are excellent. From 2008-2018, biomedical engineers were expected to see employment increase by 72%. Increasing healthcare requirements of an aging population and the need for more advanced and efficient medical equipment is what drives the unusually rapid growth. Some of the good undergraduate programmes in biomedical engineering in the US are offered at the following universities:
Quota category in AFMC
Q. Please tell me if there is any provision for reserved category students in AFMC Pune for the MBBS course? — Hema Kumari A.
Yes there is. Of the total 130 seats in MBBS at AFMC, 10 are reserved for SC/ST candidates provided they qualify in the written exam and come within the zone to be called for the Interview. So make sure you come within the first 500 in the final combined merit list of boys and girls. However, only 25 girls are admitted (105 boys). Moreover, all applicants must fulfil the prescribed medical standards to be considered Fit for admission. A thorough medical examination is conducted by a Board of Officers at AFMC
Pune. The key physical requirements are enumerated on the college website: www.afmc.nic.in
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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career compass Zubin Malhotra From being considered a rich man's hobby, Photography has today emerged as one of the most sought-after, full-fledged careers with various specialisations to boot. And, the digital revolution has contributed immensely to the renewed interest in photography. Unlike their bulky and complicated predecessors, modern digital cameras are infinitely easier to use and easier to obtain. With equipment getting better and cheaper every year, it's easier than ever to enter this field. All you need is a head teeming with ideas and imagery, a decent camera, some photo editing software, tenacity and a bit of know-how. And the most wonderful thing about photography as career is that you get to do what you enjoy. And get paid for it! You get to use your talents and skills in a way most people only dream of. But if clicking pictures for living sounds easy, wait, there's a lot that goes into capturing that perfect image than just "point and shoot". As with other professions, photography, too, has evolved immensely. There are over 20-25 areas that you can choose from to specialise in: advertising, fashion, cinematography, Press, editorial, digital, glamour, portrait, medical, sports, architecture, exhibition, conservation nature, wildlife, wedding, feature, industrial (Commercial) photography. Other areas of specialisation include aerial, scientific, forensic, film (cinematography) and videography. With a variety of formats — still, digital, video or cinematic — you'll be spoilt for choice. The work
The best bit about this profession is the sheer variety of work that you get to do, the endless creativity that this field offers, the learning that happens, not to mention the varied issues you get to train your lenses and the interesting cross-walk of people you will encounter. But it's not all glamour and cakewalk (alright it is - but only if you are a lah-di-da fashion 'photog'). Be prepared to lug heavy equipment and crouch and contort your body in impossible angles or stand on your feet for long hours — just to get that one perfect shot. Photography is as much about technique as about creativity. You must also be bold enough to clamber up a wall if necessary, to capture a bird's eye view of the PM's rally or to get a better vantage of the car rally. You'll soon learn to take variable schedules, irregular hours and a fair amount of traveling in your stride. A news or wildlife photographer's work can take you to inhospitable and sometimes even dangerous surroundings. Also, when covering live events, you have to be super quick in your reflexes to capture that perfect moment. You'd better get it right the first time as you may not get another chance. Also freelance work may be hard to come by, especially in the beginning, and many freelancers earn very little until they acquire experience and establish a good reputation. But hang on there and don't give up. Gradually work will begin to come your way. Remember there is no shortcut to success in this field. At the end of the day, what you get out of photography is directly proportional to what you put into it. So do put in your best. And don't be too easily satisfied with your own output. Experiment, learn, and keep on experimenting. Only those with a real passion for the medium and ‘never-say-die’ spunky attitude survive in this field and go on to become celebrities like Raghu Rai or Dayanita Singh.
What it takes
Anybody with good colour vision, an eye for detail and composition and self-confidence can venture into this exciting field. In addition, a good photographer must
be able to: Visualise — imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. Originality — ability to come up with a number of unusual or clever ideas about a topic or think up creative ways to solve a problem. Arm-hand steadiness, good far and near vision and control precision — ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions - are other must-haves. At the end of the day, photography is a gut-level thing. When you concentrate too much on the technique, you sometimes lose out on substance. Photographers who are self-taught often bring a novel freshness to a photograph. Nevertheless, formal training will equip you with the necessary technical know-how. You will get an idea of the various photographic methods and developing techniques, different types of cameras, accessories — lighting, flash guns, lenses, film as well as the basics of composition and creative use of props. It's also invaluable for receiving constructive feedback and developing a sense of style and technique so that you can find your own niche. However, since only a handful of full-fledged courses are available in this field, it would be a good idea to work with an established photographer as an understudy before starting out on your own. Be prepared to lug heavy equipment and set up lighting and props, though. In return, you'll gain invaluable learning experience and master some very useful 'insider' tips and tricks of the trade. With computers, digital technology and sophisticated editing software being used not just for developing and editing purposes but also for capturing the picture itself, you must make it a point to keep abreast of the latest developments in the field. Since you'll be constantly working with clients, news editors, graphic designers, fashion designers, not to mention your human subjects, an ability to get along well with people will serve you well. Portrait and fashion photographers especially need to help people relax (or emote, as the case may be) in front of the camera.
Employment opportunities
As for job avenues in this field, there are three main options.
Photographers who operate their own businesses, or freelance, need business skills as well as talent. They must know how to submit bids; write contracts; license and price photographs; secure copyright protection for their work; hire models, if needed; get permission to shoot on locations that are normally not open to the public; and maintain financial records. After several years of experience, magazine and news photographers may advance to photography or picture editor positions. Some others teach at technical schools, film schools, or universities. Digital photography is the new revolution in photography. It not only saves you on costs (no film, no developing, no expensive bromo paper), but also gives you tremendous flexibility to manipulate the image, "doctor" the backdrop and create special effects. Some say that the advent of computer and digital technology will make the photographer's job redundant, the fear is quite misplaced. Nothing, no computer and no digital camera, howsoever hi-tech, can replace the human eye or more still, the human mind. So worry not, the professional photographer is here to stay. More so, with the proliferation of the media, advertising, fashion and entertainment industry, not to mention the social media (Facebook, Youtube etc), which incidentally serves an excellent platform for showcasing your talent. — The writer is Career Coach, Career Guidance India (CARING)
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Where to train
Degree level
Diploma & certificate level
(Note: This is an indicative listing. In the case of universities, the courses are offered at their constituent/affiliated colleges. Please check the respective websites for details).
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Deal clinchers
Preetinder Kaur If you are among the innumerous freshers gearing up to face the interview board in the placement drive on your campus, then remember that other than the subject preparations there are several other considerations about which you should be completely hands on before you enter the interview room. One of main questions that stumps many freshers is “how much salary are you expecting?” One is always in a dilemma here as it should not be too ambitious or too timid. Similarly, there are other terms of employment which you should be clear about before accepting a job offer. Not paying attention to these points can land you in a spot rather than give wings to your career. When company officials conduct job interviews, they are evaluating potential employees to see who would be the best fit. In the same way, when you go for a job interview, you should also be looking at the work conditions so that you can decide if that is really where you want to work and spend most of your time. There are basic details of every job that you should look at before accepting an offer. It'll help to sit and make a list of what you need and expect from your employer so that you can compare your expectations with what the future employer is offering. If a job offer does not meet your basic requirements, you need to seriously think about whether or not it is the right job for you. First of all, salary is important. You have to be sure that you will be able to meet all your financial obligations with the salary that you are being offered. Of course, in today’s economic scenario, you may have to decide if you can afford to, or even need to, take a job that pays less than what you expect. If you have been unemployed for six months or longer, you may decide to take a job that pays less than what you need in order to get on your feet. If you have decided that the salary range offered is what you are looking for, you should then look at the other benefits that are offered. A few of the benefits that you may want to check out include:
Just remember that you have the power to decide whether or not a job is right for you. Before you accept a job offer, it is important to make sure you have all the information you need to make the best choice possible. You want to make sure that you will look forward to going to work every day, and that you have a job that you enjoy and will stay with for a long time.
— The writer is Project coordinator, IIT, Ropar
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Happiness @ work
Though the churning of the Ocean of Milk was for nectar, 13 other jewels emerged before its appearance. “Don’t hanker for any one of those and lose sight of the nectar,” Vishnu warned the gods. “In the end, I’ll make sure that only you get the nectar.” Bhoja, the King of Dhara, found a celestial throne adorned by idols of 32 nymphs. As he was about to ascend it, the nymphs informed him that the throne belonged to Lord Shiva who had given it to Indra, who, in turn, had given it to the King Vikramaditya of Ujjain. The nymphs told Bhoja about the 32 good qualities that Vikramaditya possessed and asked him to sit on the throne only if he could match his predecessor. Making Vikramaditya his role model, Bhoja ruled his land well. “How is mount Meru greater than me that the sun revolves around it?” thought mountain range Vindhya in central India. Vindhya ordered the sun to make it its centre instead. When the sun refused, quoting nature’s unfluctuating laws, Vindhya grew in size and blocked the sun’s path. Sensing trouble, the gods went to sage Agastya, who was Vindhya’s friend and lived on the northern foothills of the range, for help. Agastya approached Vindhya and said, “I have grown old, but I desire to go to the south. Please reduce your size to normal and maintain it till I return.” As the sage never returned, the mountain never grew again. In his eagerness to enter his palace, Shiva intruded into Parvati’s privacy while she was taking a bath. To prevent a recurrence, Parvati made Ganesha her doorman. This led to a war between the forces of the divine couple which ended with Ganesha’s head being severed. To appease the Devi, Ganesh a was revived and given the primary position among gods. As a result of its over-smartness, the hare lost to the tortoise. And due to his eagerness, the owner of the hen that laid golden eggs tore it open. Fool, come first to be served first! — Sai R. Vaidyanathan, The writer can be contacted at svaidyanathan@tribunemail.com
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Global experience for students
Glasgow Caledonian University has signed co-operation and exchange agreements with Chitkara University Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. The agreements outline 3+1 and 4+1 agreements between the universities. The 3+1 model allows students from the third year of degrees in a range of engineering, electronics, civil engineering and computing programmes to complete the final year of their studies at Glasgow Caledonian University. A key feature of the partnership is that the students will graduate with an award from Glasgow Caledonian University as well from their “home” university ensuring that they receive recognition for their work in India and abroad.
In addition, Chikara honours graduates can study Glasgow Caledonian University Masters programmes in subjects such as Waste Management, International Project Management, Sustainable Energy Technology, Advanced Computer Networking and 3D design for Virtual Environments. Glasgow Caledonian University is based in a modern campus in the centre of Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland, UK. With more than 17,000 students from over 100 countries at its main Glasgow campus as well as outreach campuses in London, China, Bangladesh and Oman, the university offers a modern environment for learning, teaching and applied research.
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1. Who has been named to head the Tata Group conglomerate? 2. Name the weekly train, covering the country’s longest rail route from 3. Where was the Khalsa Heritage Memorial, a museum on Sikhisim, 4. What is the proposed name of the states recommended to be carved out of Uttar Pradesh? 5. What is the range of Agni IV missile? 6. Which famous hill station in Uttarakhand is celebrating its 170 years of existence? 7. In which state is the Sultanpur national park situated? 8. Who was the creator of Tintin comics? 9. Which country is the world champion in kabaddi (both men and women)? 10. Who has scored a total of 99 centuries in Test cricket and one-day international cricket? — Tarun Sharma Winners of quiz 400: The first prize by draw of lots goes to Yadesh Kumar, class XII (non-medical), Dayanand Model School, Model Town, Jalandhar, Punjab Pin Code – 144003 Second: Maridul Upadhaya, class X, Bharti Vidyapeeth Public Senior Secondary School, Baijnath, Vill Ganesh Bazar, PO Baijnath, tehsil Baijnath,district Kangra Pin Code – 176125 Third: Sunidhi Garg, class XII Rose, St Xavier’s High School, Rampura Phul, Pin Code – 151003 Answers to quiz 400: Dr Hargobind Khorana; Addu (Maldives); Bharti; 25; Dr Bhupen Hazarika; 75; Panna (Madhya Pradesh), Sachin Tendulkar; 23; Boxing Cash awards of Rs 400, 300 and 200 are given to the first, second and third prize winners, respectively. These are sent at the school address. Note: Kindly mention the pincode of your place on the letter/postcard to facilitate the delivery of the prize money. Answers can also be sent at quiz@tribunemail.com Name……………….…………........................................ Class……........................................................... School address ..................................................
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A specialisation in bakery truly enables you to have your cake and eat it too.
Monika Sood of Monika’s Puddings and Pies in Sector 8, Chandigarh, has been in this field for the past 18 years and has carved a niche for herself. She shares her experiences with those aspiring to bake their way to fame and fortune
From being considered a rich man's hobby, Photography has today emerged as one of the most sought-after, full-fledged careers with various specialisations to boot.
And, the digital revolution has contributed immensely to the renewed interest in photography. Unlike their bulky and complicated predecessors, modern digital cameras are infinitely easier to use and easier to obtain.
With equipment getting better and cheaper every year, it's easier than ever to enter this field. All you need is a head teeming with ideas and imagery, a decent camera, some photo editing software, tenacity and a bit of know-how.
If you are among the innumerous freshers gearing up to face the interview board in the placement drive on your campus, then remember that other than the subject preparations there are several other considerations about which you should be completely hands on before you enter the interview room. One of main questions that stumps many freshers is “how much salary are you expecting?” One is always in a dilemma here as it should not be too ambitious or too timid. Similarly, there are other terms of employment which you should be clear about before accepting a job offer. Not paying attention to these points can land you in a spot rather than give wings to your career.
Whether making sugar sculptures, elegant wedding cakes, or simply adding that final drizzle of chocolate to the perfect torte, a baker knows the importance of visual appeal as well as of good taste. Bakery and confectionery as a career is both an art and a science. Being a baker is more than just knowing how to bake bread. In the culinary community, pastry chefs have a unique focus on baked goods and desserts. From kneading the dough for a morning Danish, to icing a child's birthday cake, to dipping strawberries in chocolate for a romantic evening, a career in this field involves a wide range of ingredients and culinary techniques that capture the imagination of the most creative and skilled chefs.
Q. I will be completing my BTech
(Mech) this year. What should I keep in mind while going for in-house training in a company? Is it a very gruelling affair?
In India, formal education and training in photography is still at a nascent stage. However, some universities and institutes offer diploma and certificate-level courses.
Queues are made for our convenience. Don’t break these in your eagerness and cause discomfort to everyone. When Kadru became the mother of 1,000 snakes as granted by her husband sage Kashyap, Vinata became impatient to see her two eggs hatch. She broke one egg, but the thighs of the child inside were yet to develop. Cursing his mother with slavery, the thigh-less child, named Arun (dawn), rose to the heavens and became the charioteer of the Sun-God. Mercifully, Vinata allowed the second egg to develop and from it, emerged Garuda who freed his mother from slavery, became the king of birds and the mount of Lord Vishnu.
