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Big Brand Big Ideas
New school at GADVASU
NEWS BOARD
Imagining positive co-workers boosts performance
Happiness @ work Stick it out
Aiming to become DBA
Explore other options in medical stream
Job fair
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Refreshed perception
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There is only one career that's right for me
Each one of us is a dynamic being with varied interests and skills. And the reality is that a number of careers could prove to be quite satisfying for each one of us. As you grow and mature you may find that there is usually more than one career that could be fulfilling and rewarding depending on the stage of life and situation you are in. 2
I must be really sure that this is the perfect career for me before I make any commitment This is a paradox because unless you make some commitment you can never gain more information on the suitability of an occupation for you. Therefore, the very step you need to take in order to be more confident is hindered by your need to be 100% sure. Career planning involves risks and sometimes you need to take them. For example, you could make a commitment to take up a course, volunteer or work part-time in a field or job that interests you. 3
My job must satisfy all my needs The reality is that human beings are multi-faceted and have many needs. Work can't possibly satisfy all of our needs. Hobbies, leisure activities and time with family and friends is where many of our other needs can be met. 4
Tests and expert opinion are a sure way to discover the right career for me You are the best expert on identifying what your interests and motivations are. Career and aptitude tests help increase your self-awareness. They are tools that career counsellors and psychologists use to make an objective assessment. Nonetheless, in the end it's only you who knows yourself best. 5 I will have better chances of
succeeding if I choose a 'hot' field You wouldn't try to squeeze into your skinny cousin's t-shirt or jeans, so why try a field just because it works for her? People who are trying to help you will come along and offer all kinds of 'advice'. Instead of jumping at their suggestions, take time to consider your options. Decide what you really want to do. When you enter a field just because it's 'hot', burnout isn't far behind. Similarly, don't go into a field because your friend is doing well in it. Get thorough information about the fields you're considering by networking, reading and doing online research. Having informational interviews with alumni from your college, colleagues, friends or family is a fun way to get the scoop on different fields. 6
Time is running out, I need to make a final career decision NOW Once people make up their mind to change careers or decide to "settle down" they may feel a pressure to make a decision quickly so that they can get on with their life. Certain realities such as financial, family, and psychological concerns increase the pressure to make a decision. Nonetheless, selecting the right career takes time. Career planning includes gathering information about career possibilities and yourself. It is important to give yourself sufficient time. Also since it is a process, it's never final. Remember: the road to success is always under construction! 7 I’ll be a failure if I’ve to change my career Change is an integral part of life. Thinking that you will have one job in one company for the rest of your life is being unrealistic. Due to the swift technological and economic changes, the number of different careers each of us will have throughout our lives ranges from 3- 4. 8 If I try hard enough I can do anything Let's be realistic. We all have limitations. Acknowledging our personal limitations is an essential part of career decision-making. For example, you may have poor eyesight but want to be a pilot or police officer. Sometimes it isn't a question of trying harder but of recognising our limitations. Also, there's nothing WRONG with having a few limitations. We all do! 9
A sign that I am suited for a career is that I will be the best in that field Some people believe they are well matched with a certain occupation so they will excel at it. The truth is that many people are suitable for jobs and yet may not be the best in their field. The reality is that there always seems to be someone who is better at the job than us. Success is often better measured against internal standards rather than external ones. You can best judge whether or not a career is well suited for you instead of purely relying on external feedback. 10
A sign that I am suited for a career is that I will be the best in that field Some people believe they are well matched with a certain occupation so they will excel at it. The truth is that many people are suitable for jobs and yet may not be the best in their field. The reality is that there always seems to be someone who is better at the job than us. Success is often better measured against internal standards rather than external ones. You can best judge whether or not a career is well suited for you instead of purely relying on external
feedback. The writer is Career Coach at CARING, New Delhi
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Big Brand Big Ideas
Branding - the very term incorporates everything that creates a unique place of a company in the mind of a prospective customer. Today with a demand-driven economy, branding has came up a long way as market and marketers are not only fulfilling but even creating needs for the target group.
Growing scope
Branding has come a long way from the days when Indians used a brand and quality interchangeably. The number of ad agencies and media agencies operating in India is a clear sign of the scope of branding in India. On the other hand the emerging world of social media is playing a pivotal role with no constraints over the economical ratings of any organisation, still intelligence and creativity is what a brand relays upon, as brands are made up with 'ideas' - with big ideas actually. The big ideas and big brands are ultimately the point where marketing professionals with superb communication skills and creative aesthetics are required, as creative skills always allow a successful expression of thoughts. With the growing business world and a brand-based market, the scenario of demand and supply, awareness and purchasing power has and is transforming fast creating a need for experts in the branding world.
Brand manager
Brand Manager is one such term that absolutely comes up whenever a brand topic is discussed. It is apparent that the term represents the identity of the person who holds the brand, as many organisations relie upon a single person holding the designation of a brand manager and up to a very big extent a brand manager of an organisation himself is responsible for the overall profit and loss of a brand and its products. Not only big industries, but even brand consulting firms also employ people as brand marketers to service the needs of their portfolio of clients. The branding world is not only relevant for giving an enthusiastic employment full of creativity and out of the box ideas but with all activeness creates a promising future prospect. Depending upon how the function is structured, a brand manager gets a lot of exposure to the operations and finance angle which is, by far, a very crucial pillar for any business foundation and leads towards the path of an iconic destination namely CEO. Creating a successful brand is altogether an achievement for which no one specific subject can be mentioned as it involves a broader prospect such as advertising with creativity, strategy and analysis, market research, accounting, branding, integrated marketing communications and sustaining brand equity.
Pay packages
The basic criteria for branding professional is a graduation in mass communication/management and they usually earn between Rs 20,000 and Rs 30,000 in general but some renowned firms such as Ogilvy & Mather, JWT, Mudra Communication, FCB Ulka Advertising Ltd., Rediffusion DY & R, McCann Erickson India Ltd., RK Swamy BBDO Advertising Ltd., Grey Worldwide (I) Pvt. Ltd., Leo Burnett India Pvt. Ltd., Contract Advertising India Ltd., offer remuneration between Rs 30,000 and Rs 45,000. For a rapid winding up session I can move forward with a quick remark- "Branding to me is not only what creates a market but also what maintains loyalty about and for the customers" and provides a very favoured, fruitful and fulfilling future with all sorts of packages that a creative mind enjoys...
— The writer is CEO, Marcom
Where to study
Indian Institute of
Management Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahemadabad/Mumbai Indian Institute of Mass Communication,
New Delhi Xavier's Institute Of Communication, Pune/ New Delhi Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore/Hyderabad National Institute Of Advertising, New Delhi SP Jain College of Management, New Delhi
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New school at GADVASU
Environmental pollution and presence of pollutants is a major threat for the health of humans and animals and in order to address these challenges Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University has established School of Public Health and Zoonoses
The director of the school said the new school would aid research on diagnostic and prevention of zoonotic diseases, food borne pathogens, toxins, food safety and quality control. "These days many newly recognised or newly evolved zoonotic diseases have been identified which have potentially serious human health and economic impacts. So the School of Public Health would be instrumental in developing strategies for controlling zoonotic diseases, recommending food safety guidelines through novel research in the area of food safety keeping in mind food production and processing practices prevalent in our region. Cutting edge research in the area of bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal zoonoses would help in promoting safe public health", he added.
— TNS
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career compass
In today's dynamic work scene, where no job lasts for a lifetime career options grow and evolve from the increasing demands of a developing economy. While economic downturn has set back the dreams of many young hopefuls, for those willing to dream, create and reinvent themselves, there will always be exciting new opportunities.
Social media
managers
Social media is the new buzz of the day. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr and YouTube have revolutionised the way we work and live now. Not surprising that more and more marketing and advertising companies are incorporating social media into their media strategies and using the services of social media strategists to reach out to customers, and build social networks within companies and outside. Young people recruited for the purpose are quite happy to be working while tweeting, re-tweeting and keeping up to date with what others are saying online. On a more professional level, this also means reviewing traffic volume, bounce rates and other relevant metrics, organising training on trends and technology, developing social media components for new campaigns, helping with blogger outreach, creating long-term solutions for clients, lots of brainstorming, coming up with new ideas for reaching larger and larger numbers etc. This is how the social media has developed in more advanced economies and there is no reason to believe that India will not follow this path.
Social
entrepreneurs
Social entrepreneurship is expected to be the next big thing to influence India as the country juggles to achieve a balance between a growing GDP growth, ensuring inclusive growth and attempting to address issues ranging from education, energy efficiency to climate change. A social entrepreneur is an individual with innovative solutions to society's most pressing social problems focusing on alleviating social ills and inadequacies within the system and building social capital. Social entrepreneurs are most commonly associated with the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors, but this need not preclude making a profit. In recent years several business management graduates have opted for setting up
NGOs and social welfare organisations in fields such as improving literacy, women's empowerment, rural employment and so on.
Entertainment industry
Specialty chefs
Increasing travel has exposed more and more people to different kinds of cuisines and exotic foods. As food goes global, speciality chefs are in great demand nationally and internationally. The restaurant sector in India is growing by 5-6% dominated by fine dining outlets both stand alone and chains. In fact, according to a study conducted in 2010 by the National Restaurant Association of India the restaurant sector alone generated revenues to the tune of Rs 430 billion, and by 2015 this is expected to go up to Rs 650 billion. Not hard to believe as eating out is listed as India's third most popular leisure activity. So with India at its most exciting culinary crossroads, if food is an area of interest, a career as chef could lead to a haute
cuisine and lifestyle!
Mobile Application Programmers
With the use of the mobile phones, I Phones, Blackberry, Internet, websites, the new media is reaching out to millions like never before. There is, therefore, tremendous need for application programmers who specialise in developing applications for all such devices. Additionally, they also help in combating security and compatibility issues. A background in computers or technology is required to become a mobile application programmer as the knowledge of interface design, network communications, web services, SQLite databases, GSP framework and location based services is highly recommended for such professionals. They should also be well aware of the latest advancements in mobile technologies and implementation, and have an aptitude to analyse and develop algorithms for mobile applications.
Mobile Games Developers
Mobile games developer is responsible for developing interactive games for various mobile handsets. His work involves either design (including art and animation) or programming. There are many stages in game development, including creating and designing a game's look and how it plays, animating characters and objects, creating audio, programming, localisation, testing and producing. The games developer job title covers a broad area of work and there are many specialisations within the industry. These include quality assurance tester, programmer, audio engineer, artist (including concept artist, animator and 3D modeller), producer, editor, designer and special effects technician. To join any organisation as a game developer, you should be very good in programming and logic development. Moreover, the detailed knowledge of multimedia applications is required to be successful in the stream. Candidates with Bachelor's degree in engineering, computers or science can join this field. They should also have an expertise in multi development programming languages such as C, C++, Obj C and
others. — The writer is a career expert
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NEWS BOARD
Education portal Shiksha.com has introduced a common application form to facilitate MBA aspirants applying to multiple B-Schools. It is modeled along the lines of ‘The Common App’ which is accepted by over 400 colleges/universities for under-grad admissions in USA. About 2.15 lakh appeared for the CAT this year. This platform will help students avoid the tedious and time-consuming process of sourcing and filling up multiple application forms for different colleges. MBA aspirants can now create their profile on Shiksha.com and use that profile to apply in the colleges of their choice. The platform enables aspirants to track their application form status, correspond with institutes and pay the application fees online.
Initially as many as 11 MBA institutions have come on board this platform. These include Institute of Management-Nirma University, T.A. Pai Management Institute, Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Institute of Public Enterprise, IFIM Business School amongst others. This platform helps the institutes by providing them with an additional distribution point for their application forms thus attracting more applications and widening their talent pool. As per Hitesh Oberoi, MD & CEO, Info Edge India Ltd. said, “MBA aspirants have about 8-10 institutes in their consideration and end up applying in about five institutes. This product provides a one-stop access to students for applying to multiple institutes as well as tracking the application status. For institutes, it provides a platform for increasing the number of applications that they receive and for complete online management of the application process."
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office mantra
Kirti and Akhil were once classmates. Then they became colleagues at a multinational company. As colleagues they had become close friends. Akhil being clever would act soft spoken and would even stand by her at the time of trouble. Thus Kirti shared almost everything with Akhil never realising that such a friendship could one day take a dangerous turn. After sometime, Akhil found another suitable job with another multinational company and sometime before he left, there was some friction in their friendship. Akhil, thus, started exploiting the weak points of Kirti which she had shared with him in good faith. Now her other colleagues, too, started discussing about her weak points behind her back. This became not only an embarrassment for her but also hurt her career. She had learnt a great lesson but only after a bitter experience.
The workforce at most of the organisations today is young and good friendly relationships at such age can be very fruitful, if they are trustworthy and maintainable. But such relationships can be harmful to the organisation when these lead to groupism. In order to check such a rot, certain organisations are appointing special officers to help guide the young employees on how to maintain good working relations. While maintaining congenial atmosphere at work and having a friendly relation and team spirit are the essential qualities for employees at all levels, one should tread very cautiously when it comes to increasing proximity with one's colleagues or even with superiors for that matter. Instead of becoming a boon such workplace friendships very often become a stumbling block in one's life and career. As employees spend most of their time at workplace, having friendly relations becomes a dire necessity. Good relations are instrumental in boosting the productivity of an organisation. But one should always distinguish between working relations and friendship as things generally go out of hand at workplace once this distinction is blurred. One should never forget that workplace equations keep on changing and one can't add emotional aspect to solve practical requirements of doing a job well. Fostering such relations requires a rare tact. Psychological research indicates that 57 per cent relations turn sour when one colleague fails to "accommodate" the demands of his 'friendly' co-worker or boss. In the name of friendliness sometimes one is expected to cross the line or do something unethical just to please or benefit the friendly colleague or boss. The workers who want acceptance by their colleagues and bosses are the most convenient victims of such unreasonable demands as it is difficult for them to say no for the fear of offending a 'comrade' or a superior. But the main point to be remembered in such a scenario is that one's integrity and sincerity in a work place depends on one's performance and not on how many friends one has. It will pay to remember that each of your colleagues' priority is to safeguard his own interests and career. Then does that mean that one should remain aloof, detached and apathetic at work place? This is certainly not the right approach as one can't be radical when it comes to human relationships. But yes you can draw your boundaries and let the other people know that you respect those who respect your boundaries and would not allow anyone to trespass certain set limits. For example if your friend and colleague expects you to do something or stand by him for something that you feel is wrong then politely convey and explain your stand and your reasons for refusing to do as desired. This may unsettle the friendly equations for a short while but in the long run it will benefit you. Psychological research indicates that such ties are broken for a short time only. If you are sincere and a truthful hardworking employee, you'll rather develop better workplace relations with many other colleagues, who would rather always stand by you. Some experts further indicate that work pressures create a sense of competition and as each person tries to prove his worth to the senior, friendships are at stake. But research has shown that instead of harming relationships at workplace, such a spirit of competition can become healthy also, strengthening further workplace relations in many ways. Good colleagues stand by each other and provide revolutionary ideas helping and uplifting each other. But how should one find good friends at workplace? Research indicates that like-minded people attract each other. Such friendly relations are further strengthened as colleagues stand by each other in various workplace situations. Developing such cordial workplace relations, organisations gain sufficient enhancement in productivity. Developing workplace relationships with the opposite sex must be handled with due diligence and utmost care. Your prestige and privacy must never be sacrificed at the altar of workplace friendships at any cost.
— The writer is a psychologist and a career expert
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Imagining positive co-workers boosts performance
People who conjure positive imaginary co-workers turn in better performance at workplace, above and beyond the call of duty, suggests a study. The results showed that your perceptions of others, even imaginary ones, says a lot about what kind of person you really are, said Peter Harms, University of Nebraska-Lincoln assistant professor of management, who led the study.
"When you make up imaginary peers, they are completely a product of how you see the world, because of that we can gain better insight into your perceptual biases," said Harms, the Journal of Organisational Behaviour reported. The study is based on hundreds of working adults in a range of fields, it specifically targeted their psychological capital, a cluster of personality characteristics associated with the ability to overcome obstacles and the tendency to actively pursue one's goals, Harms said. Those who envisioned workers as engaging in proactive behaviours or readily rebounding from failures were actually happier and more productive in their real-life work. “We've known that workplace relations are a self-fulfilling prophecy for some time, if a manager believes that their workers are lazy and incompetent, they will elicit those patterns in their employees,” added Harms.
— IANS
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Happiness @ work
When Gandhiji called off the Non-Cooperation Movement after the Chauri Chaura incident in February 1922, freedom fighters Surjya Sen and Ambika Chakrabarti decided to continue their struggle. The police finally nabbed them, but they quickly consumed the cyanide capsules in their pockets. Fortunately, the cyanide was spurious and they survived. On April 18, 1930, Surjya, Ambika, Ananta Singh, Ganesh Ghosh, Nirmal Sen, Lokenath Bal and their army of young boys cut Chittagong off from the rest of British India and declared it an Indian Republic by hoisting the Tricolour. Even while Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish of the Slave Dynasty had willed in 1236 that his daughter Razia be made his successor, Razia, knowing that the courtiers would not accept a woman as their lord, gave the throne to her stepbrother Ruknuddin. Despite pressing affairs of state, Ruknuddin led a life of pleasure while his mother Shah Turkan plotted to kill her stepdaughter Razia. But when Shah Turkan’s plot was unraveled, saint Kazimuddin Zahid declared that Ruknuddin be disposed and Razia be made Sultana, the only reigning queen on the throne of Delhi. In a crisis lie both danger and opportunity. You see what you choose
to. — Sai R. Vaidyanathan The writer can be contacted at
svaidyanathan@tribunemail.com
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CAREER HOTLINE
Stick it out
— Abhisekh Mahajan A.
The kind of money that companies offer at start to freshers across the board is relatively low. Unless you are passing out of IITs or NITs, all top companies, including Infosys and TCS, offer similarly moderate packages. And the reasons are many: plenty of engineering graduates available with a stint in Networking. Also, companies feel that students lack a strong practical base in this function. So in a way, they are paying you to learn. The same goes for Java, except that currently there aren't as many people who have a strong base4 in Java as in networking. So perhaps that may be a good decision to go in for - particularly, if you are interested in a career in software development. Regardless of which you opt for, if you stick it out for 2-3 years, that's when the companies take serious note of you and offer you a better and more competitive package. It may perhaps surprise you that a year down the line barely 10-15% of the initial hires are retained in an organisation. The companies hire (and fire in bulk). Only those who have the commitment and skills to progress in the job are hand-picked for higher promotions and responsibilities. So my advice to you would be to get your foot in the door of a good company regardless of how much or little they offer) and focus on sharpening your core skills. You have a long-term career ahead of you which calls for some long-term planning and foresight. Even with Networking, who knows you could make it to the position of a CTO (Chief Technology officer) a few years down the line if you stick it out!
Aiming to become DBA
— Vijay Shankar A. While there are no rigid academic background requirements specified in order to become an Oracle Certified (Database) Administrator, a good understanding of computers and networks, operating systems and SQL (Structured Query Language) will stand you in good stead not only in clearing the certifying exams but also practically in your job. Typically, you should look become an Oracle DBA after completing your BTech / BE or an MCA / MSc (IT) or a PGDCA from DOEACC. Why? In today's competitive environment a DBA who can handle additional responsibilities within the IT department not only stands a better chance of getting a job (or retaining one) but also for career progression. Do note: being the Database Administrator is quite different from working in database administration As a Database Administrator, your typical responsibilities would include:
For the latest Oracle Database version (11G) there are three different levels of certification in Database Administration - Oracle Certificate Associate (OCA), then Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) and finally Oracle Certified Master (OCM). There are also similar certifications related to Application Development and Implementation While several institutes conduct trainings on Oracle database and related areas, the certification exams are only conducted by Oracle Education. Do check the Oracle Education website (http://education.oracle.com) for the specific requirements for the different types and levels of certification, the fee for the exams and also the passing requirement.
Explore other options in medical stream
— Akshita Rana A. Just because you can't clear your PMT in the first attempt is no reason to give up on your dream of pursuing medicine! Compared to the surfeit of engineering colleges in our country, the number of medical colleges is extremely limited. As a result of the acute competition, many aspirants manage to land a medical seat only in the second (and even third) attempt. There's an acute shortage of health professionals in India. Presently, we have only 1 doc for every 1,700 people (the global ratio: 1.5 : 1000). Be that as it may, if you are in a real hurry, and can't wait for another year for whatever reason, there are plenty of other interesting career options beyond the traditional which you could consider. Besides looking at some of the branches of alternative or traditional systems of medicine such as ayurveda, homeopathy, unani, siddha, naturopathy and yoga, you could also look at related fields like pharmacy, biochemistry, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, physiology, veterinary science and animal husbandry, zoology, agriculture, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and audiology, optometry. You could also look at the field of medical technology which includes ophthalmic technology, lab and X-ray technology, perfusion technology, biomedical engineering, dental mechanics, hospital administration, health management, nutrition, dietetics, food processing, medical transcription, medico-legal work, rehabilitation counselling etc. The range of options available in this sector is indeed wide and varied.
Job fair
Vocational training institute the Indian Institute of Job Training (IIJT) will organise job fairs in its centres in seven cities in North on January 21. The job fairs will give a chance to candidates with Plus II, graduation and diploma qualifications in Delhi, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Sonepat, Dehradun, Kanpur and Allahabad to explore job opportunities in top companies. Currently 1,137 positions are available in sales, accounts, marketing, finance and customer relations and companies like My Money Mantra, Building Contorl Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Godrej, Kochar Infotech Pvt. Ltd, Competent Synergies Pvt Ltd., Dominos Pizza and Samarth Lifestyle Retailing Pvt. Ltd., Karvy Consultants Ltd will be participating in the event. According to Kuldeep Parekh, Divisional head at IIJT Education, "Campus recruitment have slumped in recent times especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges, augmenting the need for job fairs, we would be looking at candidates with 0-2 years' experience for the various positions in this job fair. 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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Who said what's in a name? As today everything's is in the name! This is the age where brands rule. And making brands offers an exciting career profile. Brands and branding, attracting and retaining customers, creating market, making business is what the world of branding is.
Despite talk of recession and possibly because of it, the entertainment industry continues to grow, getting more organised and more extravagant. Not only are television channels multiplying, but radio too, making RJ/DJ/VJ -ing one of the hottest career picks among the new generation career seekers. Delhi NCR already boasts of over 10 FM channels, Mumbai has many more, even in smaller cities like Srinagar and Jalandhar many more channels are coming up. Radio has undergone a revolution - from the sober sounds of Akashvani, it has metamorphed into the non-stop chatty, witty monologues of Radio Mirchi, FM Rainbow, Red FM, Radio City, etc. FM Radio has already ushered in a brand new style of radio presentation, making it interactive and a lot more fun. And it is not just RJs and VJs for whom opportunities are growing. DJs are in demand for most entertainment events, earning huge incomes in the bargain - from Rs 10,000 - 1 lakh for a show - opening new and unchartered avenues in the world of entertainment. For those who have the gift of the gab, can talk non-stop and like to lose themselves in the world of music, this off-beat career could mean a new world of opportunities.
Food is 'in' right now and cooking is considered an art, and a craft that has given good chefs, celebrity status. While some people take up cooking as a leisure activity, many with a penchant for cooking and the creative ability to excel are flambé-ing their way to stardom and success. 
Every situation is like a half-filled glass. Avoid looking at the half-empty part to reduce your dissatisfaction substantially. Weeks after JRD Tata and his family got off the ship Hirano Maru, it was torpedoed and destroyed. Similarly, shortly after he left his French regiment Le Saphis, it was ambushed and slaughtered while fighting a rebel chief in Morocco. His brother Jimmy died in a plane crash in 1936. But all this didn’t stop JRD from adding new feathers to the Tata cap.
Q. I'm a final year student of B.Tech (electronics and communication), currently doing industrial training in Networking (CCNA+MCITP). I'm really confused between networking and Java as I have come to know that even after having a certification in networking the pay scale for a fresher is low. But there's a good demand for Java programmers in reputed companies. So please guide me whether I should continue doing networking and does this field have a good scope in future?
Q. I am doing MCA (final year) from HPU, Shimla, and I want to be a DBA. My academic background (till Plus II) was not so good. However, after that, I improved my academic profile during graduation. Please tell me how I can go for Oracle DBA. What is the eligibility criteria for this and from where I can do the certification that can provide me better placement?
Q. I am a student of Plus II (medical stream). I don't have good chances of clearing the PMT in the first attempt. So kindly inform me about other career prospects. Also give brief description about them, good colleges and job prospects.