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Mining and metallurgy
India with its varied topographical diversity is the repository of vast mineral resources, such as coal and oil as also gold, silver and precious stones. These minerals lie in the natural form as deposits in rocks, both on the surface of the earth and below it. These have to be located, extracted and processed into a form used for developing various end products. This work is done by mining engineers, geologists and metallurgists. But, in spite of this, mining is one engineering field that very few students even care to think about. Forbes last year reported that recent graduates of a relatively obscure school of mining technology in the US are earning more than Harvard graduates. This is because the mining profession is growing and will continue to grow at least for the next decade according to industry groups, and there aren’t enough people trained in this specialty to fill these jobs, not only in the US but also in India and other parts of the world. With so many students rushing for courses in computer engineering, electronics and IT, there are not many takers for courses in earth sciences, mineral geology and mine engineering, and consequently there is a severe shortage of professionals in this highly specialised field. These processes include the use of quarries, inclines and shafts, in underground mines, while in open cast mines, the minerals are on the surface and so this involves drilling, blasting and transporting of the ore. Mining engineers frequently specialise in the mining of one mineral such as coal, iron, aluminium or gold. In large mines, mining engineers may be assisted by civil, electrical and mechanical engineers. Often they work with geologists and metallurgists to locate new ore deposits, and develop mining equipment and processing operations. Geologists identify the presence of natural resources, whether mineral, oil, or water, on the land and sea by studying the earth’s composition and structure. They then work with mining or petroleum engineers to explore and extract the necessary resource. Engineers in this field can also work to locate, explore and produce oil and natural gas. The work of petroleum engineers includes drilling, production and pipeline engineering to ensure the most efficient extraction and production method for the reserves. Once the raw material is extracted, metallurgists, deal with the processing of these substances for use directly, or for developing different alloys used for specific end products. Metallurgists process the metals through the process of casting, forging, rolling and drawing. Often a combination of these processes is used for processing these metals. A metallurgist can translate a customer’s demands and develop new uses for different metals and alloys. Mining is one engineering field that in India is open exclusively to men, as women are prohibited under law to work underground. But women can become geologists, or metallurgists, and handle the exploration, production and processing, of the metals or join in the marketing areas. Mining and metallurgy are specialised fields and so only those qualified with an engineering degree or diploma in these disciplines are eligible for employment. In addition to a degree, or diploma, mining engineers also need to get a Mine Manager’s or Mine Surveyor’s certificate of competency for employment in mines and collieries. Getting in Those working directly in the mining need to have a degree in mining engineering, while those working in the processing of the mineral could also have a degree in mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering. For the supervisory level jobs, a diploma in mining engineering or allied fields is required. For admission to the B.Sc/B.Tech and diploma programmes in mining, metallurgy, geology and allied disciplines you require to have completed Class XII with physics, chemistry and maths. There are B.Sc and M.Sc courses in geology offered by several universities, while the engineering degree or diploma in mining or metallurgy is offered by several engineering colleges and institutes. Among the more prominent institutions offering courses in mining technology and metallurgy include Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur; Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad; IIT, Guwahati; IIT, Roorkee; Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi; Kakatiya University, Warangal; Kothagudem School of Mines, AP; Bengal Engineering, Howrah; Faculty of Engineering, Pune; and some of the National Institutes of Technology. There are also specilised courses for training in oil and natural gas. The University of Petroleum Studies set up in Dehradun (www.upesindia.org) provides a range of graduate and postgraduate courses in gas engineering and applied petroleum engineering. Other institutes include Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Rae Bareilly, and Pandit Deendayal School of Petroleum Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. After training in this highly specialised field, there are several openings with mining and mineral processing companies in the private and public sector. These include the large public sector organisations like Coal India, Hindustan Copper, Hindustan Zinc, Minerals and Metals Corporation of India, Oil and Natural Gas Commission, Steel Authority of India (SAIL), the National Mineral Development Corporation, Neyveli Lignite Corporation and others. Those with a mining degree can also be absorbed by the steel plants at Bhilai, Rourkela, Bokaro, and Durgapur Several private sector companies in the manufacture and fabrication of mineral based products as also foundries, rolling mills and so on employ mining and metallurgy professionals. Private sector giant Tata Iron and Steel takes on a large percentage of graduates every year. There are also jobs with large energy multinationals such as Cairn India, Shell, Schlumberger and several others that are working in the country and off shore. There are also openings in government organisations such as the Directorate General of Mines Safety, and the Geological Survey of India, in the relevant ministries, and in research organisations. Work profile Life for a mining engineer, geologist or a metallurgist can be tough and lonely, as mineral deposits are located in remote places where the processing plants are also set up. Moreover, other than the regular pressures of the job, the safety and welfare of miners is a heavy responsibility for mining engineers. Those who join this profession, therefore, need to have a technological bent of mind, logical thinking, ability to work in a team, ability to keep calm under pressure and organising ability. India has huge mineral resources , the fourth-largest coal reserves in the world and significant reserves of bauxite, titanium ore, chromite, diamonds, and limestone. Gold, copper, zinc and uranium reserves have also been identified, though in a more limited volume. In terms of production, India ranks 3rd in production of coal & lignite (80% of the mines in India are coal mines), 2nd in barites, 4th in iron ore, 5th in bauxite, and 7th in manganese ore. Unfortunately, the country has suffered rampant corruption and illegal exploitation of it mineral resources, putting paid to the rich mining industry developed over decades. As the demand for mineral products shoots up with the rise of living standards, and in order to fuel the expectations of growth and development in the country there will be a constant need for metals and minerals. Skills shortage in the mining industry is at a critical level across the world, particularly in countries like Australia and Canada who are now looking to recruit trained professionals from overseas. There are also newer fields such as exploration of oil and gas, and the extraction of mineral deposits from the seabed which mean a continuous demand for trained professionals. So while mining and metallurgy may not quite be among the coolest engineering disciplines, they do offer good career prospects for those looking for a career with a difference and a sense of adventure. The writer is Director, Careers Smart Pvt Ltd, New Delhi
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Why do MBAs prefer consultation jobs?
Pervin Malhotra Q.Why do MBA students make a beeline for consulation jobs? Is it merely because of the big payoff and the prestige? Isn't it better to gain some experience in the corporate sector first? — Udit yadav
These are attractive jobs. And they’ve been very popular with students because they help you in your career in the long run.” Many senior leaders in the corporate world have come from consulting and investment banking. It’s a logical choice if you want to be the head honcho of an organization — a really good stepping-stone. Here’s why. The nitty-gritty of management consultancy involves figuring out ways to improve an organisation's strategy, efficiency, structure and or profits. While some consultants specialise in a specific industry, others specialise in business functions like human resources or information systems. The work of management consultants varies with each client or employer and from project to project. Consultants collect, review and analyse information in order to make recommendations to the management. Obviously, therefore, a large percentage of MBA grads the world over vies for management consulting as a career option. Several management-consulting firms that have a global presence pick up B-School grads straight from the top B-school campuses. However, getting into these companies is a tough process because of their rigorous interviews. They also come to the IIMs and IITs in India for recruitment and are a hot favourite on the campus because of the astronomical salaries they offer. These firms are mostly based in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Agreed, working in the corporate sector to gain sufficient insights into the way business is managed before you take to full-time consulting, makes a lot of sense. Consulting firms need people from a variety of backgrounds. After few years of working in industries such as IT, telecom, and finance, people make a lateral move to management consulting. The experience they gain in consulting brings them senior management positions when they come back to industry and also proves helpful in moving to another industry. IT majors like Wipro, Infosys, TCS and Satyam recruit people who have experience in management consulting. After a few years you can also become a senior partner in your consulting firm. Besides the traditional business functions like marketing, accounting, operations and finance, consultants also specialise in Strategy Management (competitive strategy, product strategy, functional strategy or IT strategy). However, consulting firms are increasingly beginning to focus on Change Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Knowledge Management.
Is there a quick course for Urdu?
Q. I am a businessman. Both my wife and I are keen to learn Urdu as we are very fond of ghazals and shayari. Could you please suggest a convenient course preferably through correspondence? —
Kumar Goel
The course is divided into three stages each of which should take you three-four months to complete. However, you and your wife can complete it sooner or later at your convenience within 2 years.
The courses are offered through contact classes at hundreds of study centres spread across the country. nUrdu Academy, CPO Bldg, Kashmere Gate, Delhi (www. urduacademydelhi.com) Certificate Course in Urdu (one-year)
What is the scope for optometry in India?
Q.I did not get a seat in medicine (this was my second attempt). Please tell me what is the scope of optometry in India? —
Radhika Biswas
email your queries to careers@tribunemail.com
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Scholarship roundup
Study subject: Scholarships for students of 10+/ITI, engineering, MBBS and MBA courses on merit-cum-means basis at Indian universities. Eligibility: Students pursuing full time/regular courses (not correspondence/distance/online mode) in these streams and studying in schools / colleges / institutions / universities recognised by MCI / AICTE / state education boards / state government / ICSE / ISC / CBSE / Central Government / Association of Indian universities, shall be eligible to apply for the different streams as under :
Details: Rs 12,000 per annum for 10+/ITI and Rs 36,000 for BTech, MBBS and MBA students. How to apply: The applicants are required to submit the documents along with a print out of online application form duly signed by the applicants for scrutiny/verification. The detail of such forms/documents to be submitted by speed post or registered post. Deadline: September 30, 2013.
Check out: www.iocl.com/aboutus/scholarships.aspx Merit-cum-means-based scholarships Eligible students must check out Government of India’s merit-cum-means-based scholarships for pursuing degree and/or PG-level technical and professional courses from a recognised institution. The scholarships are provided in the field of engineering and technology courses (B.Tech/B.E./ M.Tech.), cement technology, fashion technology (degree from NIFT, management, pharmacy, architecture and town planning (undergraduate and postgraduate-level courses only), hotel management and catering technology (undergraduate and postgraduate-level courses only), applied arts and crafts (undergraduate and postgraduate-level courses only), MCA, design (degree from National Institute of Design, Ahamdabad), medical and para medical courses, veterinary sciences and animal husbandry, chartered accountancy/ institute of cost and work accountancy/ company secretary and law. Eligibility: Students who have got admission in a recognised college to pursue technical/professional courses,on the basis of a competitive examination. yStudents, who have got admission in a recognised college to pursue technical/professional courses, without facing any competitive examination, should have not less than 50 per cent marks at higher secondary/graduation level. yA scholarship holder under this scheme will not avail any other scholarship/ stipend for pursuing the course. The annual family income of the beneficiary/parent or guardian of the beneficiary should not exceed Rs 2.50 lakh per annum from all sources. Number: 20,000 scholarships each year. Details: Maintenance allowance (for 10 months only); rate for hostler-Rs 10,000 per annum; and rate for day scholar- Rs 5,000 per annum (Rs 500 p.m. and Rs 1,000 p.m.). Course fee: Rate for hostler-Rs 20,000 per annum or actual whichever is less. Rate for day scholar-Rs 20,000 per annum or actual whichever is less. How to apply: Applications in the prescribed format may be submitted to the Secretary of the department of the state government/UT administration concerned, dealing with minority welfare, through the institutions where the students are pursuing technical/professional courses. The student must submit their applications to the state which he/she belongs to and not to the state where the institution, where he/she is studying, is located. Deadline: September 30, 2013 Check out:
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School for entrepreneurs launched
ISEED, the Indian School for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development, a unique educational institution offering India’s first full time one-year postgraduate-level programme in entrepreneurship, was launched in Gurgaon recently. Founded by a group of professionals from institutes of national repute, iSEED’s vision is to be a world-class educational hub offering a variety of long and short-term programmes for budding entrepreneurs and startups at various stages of their journey. iSEED will commence its flagship one-year postgraduate programme in entrepreneurship from June 2014. The institute’s short-term courses for budding entrepreneurs and start-ups will begin this year. The founders of iSEED include Harsh Mishra, a Strategy & Entrepreneurship Professor at MDI Gurgaon who earlier had a long spell teaching at the State University of New York, Anil Misra, Finance Professor at MDI Gurgaon, and Sanjeeva Shivesh, former Strategy Consultant from Booz & Co, a successful entrepreneur and a visiting faculty at MDI Gurgaon. iSEED will be working actively with some very successful angel investors, entrepreneurs and industry experts to create a unique learning experience for its students. Speaking on the occasion, Harsh Mishra, President of iSEED, said, “Entrepreneurship education in MBA schools has been undertaken but largely as a token exercise or for mere “institutional” reasons. We offer only one programme and that is on Entrepreneurship. The School will bring leading faculty, entrepreneurs and angel investors from all over the world to India to impart the best in class knowledge and the latest global thinking on entrepreneurship.” HCL services for Educomp classrooms
HCL Infosystems Ltd. and education solutions provider Educomp Solutions Ltd. recently announced their business collaboration partnership. As per the agreement, HCL Infosystems will provide life cycle services for existing and new Educomp classrooms across India. This will include providing break-fix support and field repair services along with managing new installations of Educomp Classrooms. The service and support to Educomp classrooms would be provided by HCL Infosystems through a nation-wide network of field engineers, regional repair centres and a centralised repair factory. HCL Learning, the education and learning division of HCL Infosystems Ltd., will be sourcing Educomp’s state-of-the-art smartclass Digital Teaching Systems (DTS) boards for its own IT Solutions for educational institutions. Educomp Smartclass today reaches close to fifteen thousand schools and seven million students. HCL Infosystems had earlier announced the creation of HCL Learning as a separate subsidiary which is presently under process of being formed.
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At home with success
Home science has traditionally been considered a subject fit for girls and for many years it was limited to imparting the skills of cooking, laundry, stitching and was confined to women.
It occupies a wider surface area and prepares students for a variety of career options. It crosses barriers and assumes an inter-disciplinary approach that cuts across disciplines and forays into areas like food and nutrition, fabric and apparel designing, human development, resource management and communication and extension education. A study of home science will give you a foretaste of heaven by opening up a large numbers of employment opportunities. Entry and eligibility To begin with, you can take up home science as part of your Class-XII curriculum. However, for taking up home science at the B.Sc level, you need to pass the Plus-II exam preferably with science subjects (physics, chemistry, biology) and at least 50% marks. B.Sc in Home science
Eligibility: Class XII or intermediate examination or PUC of study or an equivalent examination with any two biology/natural sciences, physical sciences, agricultural sciences and vocational courses in home science. PG Diploma in Home Science Eligibility: Graduate from a recognised University Diploma in Home Science
Eligibility: Graduate from a recognised University M.Sc in Home Science Eligibility: B.Sc in Home science or any other equivalent degree from a recognised university. Ph.D in Home Science
Eligibility: M.Sc in Home science or any other equivalent master’s degree from a recognised university. The following are some of the career options you can go in for after a degree in home science: Teaching and research You can take up teaching in case you are fond of children and wish to be surrounded with them. In almost all schools and degree colleges, home science-related activities are taught, for which teachers with educational background of home science are required. Besides this, a degree in home science is also required for polytechnics, industrial training institutes, institutes, institutes, institutes of hotel management and catering, etc. Training centers of anganwadi workers and other community workers also require teachers from field of home science. You can also go in for more exciting pathways like educating specific segments of the population such as mothers, farmers, and villagers on the food-value of certain food items. Also one can work as a researcher in R&D labs on food preservation. Preschools and crèches With more and more women stepping out of the house for jobs and family system shifting from joint to nuclear, childcare is emerging as a fast-growing field. Working mothers opt for childcare institutes that can take care of their loved ones when they are out for work. Nutrition and care are the hallmarks of such crèches besides an in depth knowledge of child psychology. As a Home Science graduate you can run childhood care units like day-care centers, crèches, nursery school and after school centers. There is a plethora of jobs in this arena. Catering services In this fast and fluid world where everyone is time crunched, good quality food is becoming a necessity and a luxury. With presumptuous and ostentatious weddings becoming the order of the day, catering services are gaining importance. Today, as a home science graduate, you can work for catering or event management firms. Here the task generally involves these professionals to perform a variety of tasks ranging from product development and promotion to menu planning and promotion. If you have the entrepreneurial streak in you, then you can also open your catering agency. Home science students can set up confectionery, ice-cream parlors and bakery. You can use your out-of-the-box skills to develop new product with high nutritive value. Social work With more and more organisations going in for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, you can study a subject Extension Education which creates new opportunity of employment in social work and community programmes. You can also work with any institute which is working for women, children, old people, youth, and drug addicts and alcoholics welfare. Interior decoration Home science students also study a subject resource management which undertakes the study of managing the home economically and effectively. It also covers the interior decoration. You can specialise as an Interior Designer. Textile designing Textile Designing implies weaving, dyeing, printing of textiles. Wage employment can be carried out by a person in his own factory/ shop/ production unit or he may be employed by someone. Organizing hobby classes in tie-and-dye, batik, fabric painting is an avenue of self-employment. You can also join a Garment Manufacturing firm as Manager, Production assistant dress designer. Healthcare You can also work as dieticians in hospitals and clinics. They can further specialize in therapeutics, teaching, food administration, etc. A nutritionist can also work in public health as a Food Inspector and be an important part of development and welfare programs.
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When I graduated with M.Sc Diet and Nutrition after a B.Sc in Home Science, I thought it had more of a matrimonial value than any vocational value. Today, my view has changed completely. Today, I have pursued the calling of both my heart and my head. I am a lecturer in Home Science, SSD College Bhatinda, and also am a consultant in one of the leading hospitals. Food and Nutrition is the most sought after offshoot of Home Science as the students are most sought after by leading Food Manufacturing companies like Dabur, NutriChoice in order to help them in taking care of the nutrients in the food products. Home Science offers a floodgate of career options and with the enhanced FDI in Organized Retail; the options would grow at an exponential rate.
Food preservation Renuka Madhok, Consultant Dietician, Health Street Hospital Bhatinda
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In an attempt to revive India’s rich heritage and culture, Central Board of Secondary Education has launched a new elective course for the higher secondary classes. The subject, “Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India” (KTPI) is to be introduced as a new elective course for Class XI-XII.
The course combines various disciplines of study such as mathematics, chemistry, fine arts, agriculture, trade and commerce, astronomy, surgery, environment, life sciences and many other subjects, directly linking the students to the traditional knowledge of Indian culture. Giving more informationabout the course Vineet Joshi, Chairman of CBSE, said, “This is a unique course which is not about humanising India’s past but learning from the past and doing better in the future. We need to find answer to our present day question from the rich history that we belong to. He also mentioned that the course will be included after two years.” Apart from helping teachers to understand distinctive cultural background of every student, the course aims at making students familiar with Indian texts, thoughts and civilisation. Students will be able to analyse ancient literatures and learn their relevance in current context. Gaining such knowledge in different disciplines will help students develop better understanding of traditions as well as contemporary practices. Teachings of one’s own culture and heritage will definitely impart self-awareness and self-esteem to the students.
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career compass: supply chain management Sanjiv Marwah
Nowadays, a career in supply chain management is a promising choice with employment opportunities in a number of industries. Business houses, manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, warehouses, healthcare providers and government agencies, make constant use of supply chain management principles to plan, assemble, store, ship, and track products from the start-up to the end of the supply chain. Supply chain management encompasses alliance with suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers, customers, and includes the following: Sourcing raw materials and parts; manufacturing and assembly; warehousing and inventory tracking; order entry and order management; and delivery to the customer Supply chain management professionals can further make a difference among themselves by intriguing industry-recognised certification. Principal organisations, such as the Association for Operations Management and the Institute for Supply Management, recognise capable supply chain managers with industry-recognised certification.
Experienced logistics managers are in huge demand because of their capability to iron out complications and create valuable solutions — all in support of a company’s aims. Supply chain management personnel accomplish roles that present a big number of employment opportunities, which can be divided into two common areas: Planning: These supply chain managers are concerned in the areas such as inventory control, forecasting demand, and handling customer service issues. Operations: These supply chain managers often placed in distribution facilities, port terminals and operations centers. Their jobs involve day-to-day management of people and the flow of products. There are several job categories fall into this particular area, among them are: Forecasting: This area of expertise includes supply chain analysts, planners, and project managers, who use logical and quantitative methods to administer the supply chain process. They naturally focus on performance improvements and identifying prospective problems. Fulfilment: This area includes fulfillment supervisor, distribution center supervisor or distribution team leader. They are commonly accountable for receiving, storing and shipping products, and typically manage teams focused on these activities. Purchasing: Professionals in these places typically direct buying activities, locate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and synchronise materials management for the company. Storage and distribution: The professionals in these areas are known as warehouse operations managers; directors of logistics, or warehouse and delivery managers, these supply chain management people are skilled in inventory management; from receiving and storing goods, to filling orders across town or around the world. Customer Service: Also recognised as customer order managers and logistics or distribution coordinators, these people plan and direct actions of customer service teams, to make certain accurate orders, efficient shipments, and timely release of products. Skills required
Outstanding communication, negotiation skills, and leadership abilities are the basic qualities to become an aspiring supply chain manager. Besides, a core competency of knowledge in the basics of supply chain management, such as distributions strategies, planning, and procurement is also needed.
Job prospects
After graduating in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, one can find a job as a logistics management planner, developer, manager, consultant, trainer, supervisor, or entrepreneur. Logistics and Supply Chain Management business provides lucrative employment opportunities for the candidates. The best of the job opportunities will be in specialised courier and freight management companies which work on an international basis. Domestic courier and freight management companies also offer enormous employment opportunities.
Remuneration
The salary structure in this industry is lucrative and sky is the limit for hard workers. A fresher’s monthly salary ranges between Rs 8,000 to Rs 15,000. Hence, if a candidate is dynamic, hardworking and enthusiastic, then this career may be the right choice. Mid-level professionals in logistics and supply chain management earn anything between Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000. Logistics and supply chain management is an enormously rewarding profession. But one has to be serious and focused because of the involvement of risk in handling and transmitting goods from one place to another. After getting the required academic qualifications as well as some practical exposure, one can also start one’s own company and become an entrepreneur.
Eligibility
Minimum qualification required for admission into undergraduate degree in logistics and supply chain management is Plus II or its equivalent from any recognised board. Most of the logistics and supply chain management institutes conduct an entrance test to select candidates for their course. Logistics and supply chain management courses can be pursued at the undergraduate level as well as post-graduate level. Apart from the undergraduate and postgraduate courses, some institutes also offer certificate/diploma courses in logistics and supply chain management. Prominent institutes IIT, Delhi, and the All-India Council for Management Studies, Chennai, offer Certificate Programmes in Supply Chain Management and Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, respectively. The writer is Director, ERA
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office mantra: gender-neutral workplace Upendra Bhatnagar
Introductions: Both men and women are expected to stand for all business introductions. The rules for making introductions in the corporate arena are driven by rank and hierarchy and not by the age or the gender of the employee. Women on their part should say that their full name--didn’t mumble "Hello ! I am Vineeta from HR or from accounts etc. " This will prevent undermining your position and status in the organisation. Ms and Mr: Women are introduced or addressed verbally and in all written communications using the title 'Ms'. The title 'Mrs' and 'Miss' are no longer used in workplaces and if a woman prefers to be addressed as Mrs/Miss, she is expected to inform her business associate accordingly. There should be no hesitation to do so. Shake hands with everyone: Today, there is no 'masculine' or 'feminine' handshake. Offer a firm shake hand and shake hands with everyone in the group, irrespective of gender. Also, there is no protocol regarding who initiates a handshake-the person offering his hand first has an advantage, regardless of gender. So take initiative. Touch and attire: Beside the handshake, an occasional pat on the back for a job well done is acceptable. But using terms of endearment (e.g. honey, sweetie, and darling), complimenting on looks or attire or cracking off-color jokes are all considered inappropriate and are backed by strict sexual harassment laws. Women on their part should dress in a way that draws attention to their achievements instead of their liking of clothes and figure. Body language: Both men and women must step out from behind their desk to shake hands, exchange business documents and should offer a seat to their visitors. A hand shake should be the only physical contact between men and women in the workplace. All professionals are expected to maintain appropriate eye contact, respect your own position and the level of the visitor and escort the visitor to the lobby or elevator at the end of the meeting. Paying the bill: Should women pay the bills? Of course. In corporate entertaining, the one who invites pays. Inform the serving staff that you are the host as they often assume that the men counterpart in the group will settle the bills. Don't let it happen. Office etiquette: Today, women should not expect men to hold open doors for them. Th person who reaches the door first is expected to hold it open for those walking in or out next, regardless of gender. Similarly, the person closest to the elevator door exits first, regardless of gender. Communication: If you are addressing a person an-e-mail and are not very much sure if the recipient is male or female, use the entire name — “Dear Sunidhi Mishra” instead of “Dear Sir/Madam”.
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IT sector to hire 1.20 lakh this year
The country’s IT & ITeS industry would generate as many as 1.20 lakh jobs this year even as campus hiring is likely to remain subdued, experts say. While there has been a drop in campus hiring in IT sector as the industry reels under a economic downturn in the West, jobs added this year will see large hiring from the market.
The IT sector is set to grow by 12 to 14 per cent this year, as per Nasscom estimates. Over the years, large IT companies have relied on campus hiring for large scale recruitment. However, since 2008, these companies have been trying hard to adjust to changing economic and business landscape and campus hiring has been impacted.Last year, around 1.8 lakh graduates were placed in the IT sector. The number, however, is expected to be 30 per cent less this year. The changing economic scenario is the most compelling reason why hiring from campuses are reducing and these are causing inconsistencies in the business demand which is reflecting in hiring – particularly at the entry level. Commenting on the trends, executive search firm GlobalHunt MD Sunil Goel said: “Expectations from the campuses also have gone down as experienced resources are easily available at the similar price. So, the companies are preferring to hire from the market than going to campuses with larger reasons to drop in campus hiring.” Campus hiring has been under stress amid rising number of candidates seeking employment. For example, in 2005 there were 365,000 graduates in IT sector but the same stands at around 1.3 million graduates in 2012. Some of the service domains within IT like e-commerce, social media, mobile banking are showing consistent growth. The India IT-ITES sector faced strong headwinds in 2012-13 due to global economic slowdown and muted spending in North America and Europe, which accounts for as much as 80 per cent of Indian IT companies’ revenues.
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TCS recruits 174 college grads in US Country’s largest software services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) said it has hired 174 college graduates this year in the US.
This hiring is a continuation of TCS' efforts in adding STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) jobs to meet the demands of its global customers, TCS said in a statement. While 74 of the graduates joined in April and June, the remaining 100 newcomers will join TCS in waves throughout the summer, it said. The new employees will undergo TCS' Initial Learning Programme, a 6-12 week long talent development training, at the company's Cincinnati facility. After the completion of training, 100 of the recruits will be based at the Cincinnati campus, which already has a workforce of over 600 employees. The remaining 74 will be working in locations across the country to support the business growth in those markets. “We view new college hires as an opportunity to grow our highly skilled workforce and help support economic growth across the country,” TCS President of North America, UK and Europe Operations Surya Kant said. In June this year, TCS joined US2020 as a Founding Leadership Partner. US2020 is a national STEM Education initiative that aims to engage one million science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals in mentorship opportunities by the year 2020.— PTI |
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The Indian School of Business & Finance (ISBF), New Delhi, an affiliate centre of the University of London (UoL) with academic direction from London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) invites students to apply for its three-year full-time undergraduate honours degree programmes in the following courses:
Eligibility: Applicants who have passed the Class XII examination conducted by CBSE/ISC/State Board/International Baccalaureate (IB)/GSCE A-Levels (by May 2013) are eligible to apply. Please note that all applicants for this degree should have demonstrable proficiency in both English and mathematics. Candidates applying for B.Sc Economics need to have proof of competency in mathematics (equivalent to Grade 12). For other programmes, candidates should be able to demonstrate ability in mathematics (equivalent to Grade 10). Selection
procedure: CBSE/ISC/State Board: Selections are made on the basis of an entrance exam and personal interview. IB and A-level students are exempted from the entrance exam (per application basis). How to
apply: Apply online, visit www.applytoisbf.com and download the application form from www.isbf.edu.in – ‘undergraduate section’. Complete the form as per the instructions and send it via email (uol@isbf.edu.in) or print the completed form and courier it to us. The application fee of Rs 2,500 can be paid by cheque/demand draft/bank transfer/online. (Demand draft/cheque in favour of “Teamwork Education Foundation”, payable at New Delhi. Email: uol@isbf.edu.in Hospital administration Centre for Health system studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has invited applications for admission to Executive Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Administration (EPGDHA). Eligibility:
How to apply: The application form can be downloaded from www.tiss.edu. The filled-in application form should be submitted with the copies of certificates and a registration fee of Rs 1,000 by demand draft in the name of “Tata Institute of Social Sciences”. The application form shall be submitted to “The Secretariat School of Health Systems Studies Tata Institute of Social Sciences Deonar, Mumbai – 400088. Deadline: September 13, 2013. Check out: www.tiss.edu
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Happiness @ work
All personnel — workers or managers — at all levels of the workflow are required to take decisions — small or big. Juniors can take tough but right decisions only if they are confident that their immediate senior will back them in front of the top boss.
Orthodox Brahmins had filed a complaint against 12th century social reformer Basaveshwara for eating with an “outcaste” Nagideva. As he knew that Basaveshwara would stand up for him, Nagideva rushed to the court of King Bijjala of Kalyana. Basaveshwara, whose followers were called Sharanas, contended, “How can a Sharana, in whom Lord Shiva resides, be impure?” Courtier Pandit Manchana argued, “Then, is a Sharana superior to a Brahmin? Does milk flow in his veins?” Without saying another word, Basava made a cut in Nagideva’s finger. To everyone’s astonishment, milk began flowing out. As Madho Singh, dreaded dacoit of Chambal, had complete faith in Jayaprakash Narayan’s integrity, he walked up to him — disguised as a forest contractor — and offered to surrender. “Give us any punishment except death,” he said. Hundreds of dacoits, led by Madho Singh, surrendered on April 14, 1972. A Brahmin midget — Lord Vishnu in his Vamana incarnation — stood before the conqueror of three worlds — Asura King Bali. “I seek a strip of land, three paces long as measured by my stride,” the alms-seeker said. As Bali, grandson of the virtuous Asura King Prahlad, was renowned for his generosity, he agreed to fulfil the request “come what may”. As soon as the promise was made, Vamana grew in size and covered — in two strides — all that Bali had to offer. “Where do I place my third stride?” he asked. “On my head," said Bali. For sticking to his word “come what may”, Bali’s name is prefixed in ‘balidaan’ (sacrifice). At the Lake of Galilee, fisherman Simon had had a bad day. In front of him stood Jesus who had just completed 40 days of fasting and prayer in the desert. He told Jesus, “We worked all night and caught nothing.” Believing the Son of God, Simon cast the nets again and got his biggest-ever haul of fish. Lucky is the worker who has a boss to bank on. The writer can be contacted at
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1. In which year was the country’s first linguistic state formed? 2. From which state is there a plan by the UPA leadership to carve out the Telangana state? 3. Who was recently elected Pakistan’s 12th President? 4. How many years ago did a handful of patriotic Indian-Americans launch the Ghadar movement and establish its headquarters in San Fransisco? 5. Name India’s indigenously built nuclear-powered submarine. 6. Name the Formula One world champion. 7. What is Usain Bolt’s world record in 100m race? 8. Which English cricketer recently became the country’s highest run-scorer in all formats of the game? 9. How many wickets were claimed by Amit Mishra against Zimbabwe in the Bulawayo one-day international recently to claim his career-best haul? 10. Which country recently achieved its maiden whitewash win in a five-match cricket ODI series away from home? —Tarun Sharma Winners of quiz 443: The first prize by draw of lots goes to Manvi Sekhri; Class IX; Government Senior Secondary Model School, BBMB, Sunder Nagar T/Ship; Mandi district; Pin Code — 175019 Second: Sarushi Kanwar; Class VIII; Ashiana Public School; Sector 46-A; Chandigarh; Pin Code — 160047 Third: Surya Pratap Singh; Class VIth; Wisdom World School; Sector 8; Urban Estate Kurukshetra; Pin Code — 136118 Answers to quiz 443: 1854; Pran; Amar G Bose; China; July 12; Detroit; Haryana; Fourth; Mahendra Singh Dhoni; 347 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
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So many of the products that we use in our daily lives come from minerals, the materials that come from the ground. From domestic appliances, cooking utensils, and the jewellery we wear, to the fillings used by the dentist in our teeth. Even buildings are made of steel, which is forged from iron ore; limestone is a raw material used to make cement; and gypsum is used in interior room walls and ceilings and also for shampoos and tennis courts.
So many of the products that we use in our daily lives come from minerals, the materials that come from the ground. From domestic appliances, cooking utensils, and the jewellery we wear, to the fillings used by the dentist in our teeth. Even buildings are made of steel, which is forged from iron ore; limestone is a raw material used to make cement; and gypsum is used in interior room walls and ceilings and also for shampoos and tennis courts.
Mining deals with the location and extraction of useful mineral substances, metals and ores from places of their natural occurrence in the earth’s crust. The mining engineer has to study the form of rock or strata to locate possible mineral deposits, often working along with geologists for this purpose. They also design and supervise the construction of mine-shafts, and methods for transporting the minerals to the processing factories, and are responsible for the health and safety of miners. There are basically two types of mining activities, each depending on how the minerals occur in the earth — underground mining for coal, and some minerals that are available under the ground, and open-cast or surface mining for minerals like iron ore, copper and manganese which are found on the surface of the earth. 
A.Good questions. And let me quote Matthew Merrik, Chief of Placement at Harvard
Business School, on this: “B-school grads the world over hanker for consulation jobs because of the opportunities these offer —not just compensation, but experience, global exposure, association with smart people, a chance to learn about a variety of industries, and working with CEOs, and top management, which makes for great networking.
A.Jamia Millia Islamia, F/o Humanities and Languages, New Delhi, offers a one-year certificate programme for learning Urdu language by distance learning through Hindi or English medium. Admission is open throughout the year. The best part is that no tuition fee is charged for this course which teaches you how to read, write, speak and grasp elementary Urdu. The requisite books will be sent to you free of charge.
A.We presently need 1.15 lakh Optometrists, whereas we have only 49,000 Optometrists (approximately 9,000 4-year trained optometrists and 40,000 2-year trained eye care personnel).
Hence the acute shortage of trained optometrists is a tremendous challenge for India. As well as
an opportunity for those looking at pursuing this field.
Indian Oil offers an educational scholarship scheme for students for pursuing 10+/ITI, engineering, MBBS and MBA degrees at Indian universities. Indian Oil offers 2,600 scholarships for students of 10+/ITI, engineering, MBBS and MBA courses on merit-cum-means basis. 2,000 scholarships are offered for 10+/ITI students. The equitable distribution of scholarships will be state-wise, based on the “number of students who appeared for Class X examination during 2012-13”. At least 600 scholarships are offered to students pursuing professional courses (Engineering–300; MBBS-200; and MBA-100). The scholarships will be equitably distributed zone-wise viz. North, South, East and West, based on the “number of students who appeared in the 12th standard examination during 2012-13”.
Today, however, it has undergone a paradigm shift and involves a broad spectrum of career options open to both boys and girls, denying the age-old adage men for the field and women for the hearth. 
Preservation of vegetables and fruits in the form of pickles, jams jellies, marmalades etc. could be undertaken. It is a one of the major areas for employment and it offers as
Production Supervisor, Quality Analyst, Instructor of the Community Canning center and Laboratory assistant.
Today almost all successful companies depend on the accomplishments of supply chain management professionals to continue their goods and services flowing to the marketplace rapidly, efficiently, and as cost-effectively as possible. Supply chain management includes all the activities that a business organisation applies to keep its products running, from obtaining raw materials to delivering finished goods at the point of purchase. Many of the top firms in industries such as automotive, food and beverage, computer hardware, electronics, and pharmaceuticals depends heavily on supply chain management to deliver goods consumers want or need at a price the market will support.
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The rules of professionalism and business etiquette have relaxed over the past couple of decades. However, the biggest change that took place during this period has been the number of women who have entered the workforce in almost all the fields. This often leads to confusion regarding the rules of gender etiquette. Here are some rules for making sure that you are running a gender-neutral business house.
“Last year, the campus hiring numbers had dipped from the normal and this year, it is not going to be any different. We estimate that there will be around 1,20,000 jobs created this year,” talent assessment company Merit Trac Head of Innovation and Corporate Business Rajeev Menon said.
Over the past four years, TCS has recruited over 500 highly skilled college graduates across the US, it added. These new recruits hail from 26 states plus the District of Columbia across 71 different universities.
In 1887, industrialist Jamsetji Tata bought the “jinxed” Dharamsee Mill in Kurla, Mumbai. He put his son Dorab Tata and adviser Bezonji in charge. As the mill didn’t do well for a number of years, Dorab and Bezonji revamped the management and replaced the outdated machinery. Despite giving it the epithet “rotten mill”, Jamsetji allowed the duo to handle its affairs. Finally, their persistence paid off and the mill started giving handsome profits and produced cloth that was exported to China, Korea, Japan and the Levant.
