CAREER HOTLINE Q. I have completed my graduation. I am interested to know about medical transcription. What does it take to become a medical transcriptionist? — Manoj Kumar, Fazilka A. Medical transcription is a career option for people who have excellent command over English, particularly written (you have to hear and transcribe speech loaded with medical terminology in accents as varied as American, Spanish, Mexican, Chinese, Indian and mid-Western), and preferably familiarity with biology. In a nutshell, the work involves meticulously transcribing digitised audio data dictated by the doctor into formatted computerised text. MT calls for excellent listening skills, familiarity with medical terminology, high degree of concentration and accuracy. A veritable industry has sprung up to cash in on the demand by offering courses for a handsome fee. Do some comparative shopping before you sign up for such training schools. Make sure they promise you placement at the end of the course. Preferably choose one that runs a MT operation of its own. The income is directly proportionate to the effort you put in. MTs are paid on a production basis — by the line, word or page. Starting packages are modest — in the range of Rs. 7,000 — 10,000/- plus incentives. Starting as an MT you can move on to becoming a Sr. MT, Exec MT, Quality Analyst, Proof Reader, Content Editor, Project Leader, etc. MTs can also arrange for convenient and flexible work schedules, including working from home. Moreover, there is no age limit as great value is placed on experience and knowledge. Q. I have completed BSc (PCB) and BEd. I am keenly interested in doing MSc in Botany or chemistry through correspondence. Could you please give me the names of universities offering this facility? — Sonia Sharma, Ludhiana A. Here are some universities that offer MSc in botany or chemistry through distance learning mode: Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai Nagar 608002 (www.tnuniv.ac.in) Elig: BSc botany (with chem). Working teachers and researchers preferred. Acharya Nagarjuna University, Centre for Distance Education, Nagarjuna Nagar, 522510. Elig: BSc Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open university, Red Cross Bhawan, Shiwaji Nagar, Bhopal 462023 (MP). Elig: BSc. Institute of Advanced Studies in Education, D/o Distance Education, Gandhi Vidya Mandir, Sardarshahr 331401 (Raj) (www.iaseduniv.org). Elig: BSc with Chem Kakatiya University, School of Distance Learning & Continuing Education, Warangal 506009 (Karn). Kuvempu University, Distance Education Council, Jnana Sahayadri, Shankarghatta 577451 Elig: BSc Vidyasagar University,
Directorate of Distance Education, Midnapore 721102 Elig: BSc Botany (Hons/Spl).
Q. I am interested in doing MA in political science What are the job prospects in this field? — Pooja, Chandigarh A. After doing your Masters, you will have the following options: You could either opt for teaching political science or international relations at the college or university level (upon qualifying the National Eligibility Test (NET), conducted by the UGC for central/state universities or the state level eligibility test (SLET) for state universities). The Civil Services, in general, and the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), in particular, is another popular option for students of ‘Pol Science, as the subject is popularly called. The General Studies paper requires considerable knowledge of Indian polity and current affairs. If you have a flair for writing, you can also become a political analyst for a newspaper, news-related website or TV. Q I have passed BCA. Now I want to do MCA through correspondence. Could you please tell me which universities offer this course? Do these courses have any value? — Navleen Kaur Bhullar, Muktsar A. Here are some of the universities that offer MCA courses through distance learning: Madurai Kamaraj University, Directorate of Distance Education, Palkalainagar, Madurai 625021 Eligibility: BSc (55%) or Bachelor’s degree with 3 years work experience. Bharathiar University, School of Distance Education, Coimbatore 641046. Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (with Maths). Admission is through entrance test. Bharathidasan University, Centre for Distance Education, Tiruchirapalli 620024. Eligibility: BSc (Maths/Stats/Phy/Electron/Chem/Computer Sc/App Sc with Maths) BCom/BBA/ BE/BTech/AMIE. Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110068. Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (with Maths at 10+2) and completion of DCO or CIC from IGNOU. Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal 462011. Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (with Maths) and completion of PGDCA & APGDCA (Advanced PG Diploma In Computer Application) of the university. Mother Teresa Women’s University, School of Distance Education, Kodaikanal 624102. Eligibility: BE/BTech or BSc/BCom (Ist class) with Maths/Stats/Computer oriented subjects. University of Madras, Institute of Correspondence Education, Chepauk, Chennai 600005. Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (with Comp Sc/Maths/Stats)/BCom/BBA/BE/BTech/MBA. DOEACC’s ‘B’ Level course is also considered equivalent to MCA. A word of caution: Not all MCA courses are of the same quality. While the world of IT is continuously evolving and changing at the speed of light, the university system, beset with red tape and ennui tends to move very slowly. So do make sure that the syllabus is up-to-date. These courses will help you only if you have been working simultaneously while pursuing the course. This MCA is meant for working people to provide them a technical degree which can help them in their career growth. Q. Can you please tell me how to go about applying for ground jobs or for those as cabin crew in private airlines? What are their requirements? — Dolly Sharma, Ambala A. If you are a friendly and personable single Indian between 18 - 27 years and meet the specified requirements, you can submit your application for cabin crew on-line (www.jetairways.com) Your minimum height should be 170 cm (male) and 157 cm (female) with a clear unblemished complexion (your weight should be proportionate to your height & age). Minimum qualification: 10+2 and fluent in Hindi and English. In addition you must be mature in attitude and outlook, a people’s person with good interactive skills. In short, a team player. If your application fulfils the criteria, you will be invited for a preliminary interview. If you are successful at this stage, you will be called for a second interview and a Grooming check. If short-listed, you will be advised to attend a Final Interview at a later date. If selected, you will be required to clear medical tests and on reporting for training you need to submit a demand draft for Rs.50, 000/- as training deposit, which will be refunded after 3 years of service. You will be undergo 10-12 weeks of training at Mumbai during which you will be paid a stipend of Rs. 8,000/- p.m. To graduate, you will need to clear all exams and appraisal flights. On completing the course successfully, you can look forward to an attractive remuneration package, including allowances and benefits. For Ground Staff, single graduates below 25 years with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a pleasant personality and ready to work in shifts, can post their resume along with a photograph (full-length and passport size) to: Manager - Human Resources, Jet Airways India Pvt. Ltd., Ground Fl, irport Commercial Complex, Netaji Subhash Chandra International Airport, Dum Dum, Kolkata 700 052 Air Deccan, the low cost carrier which has 75 daily flights across 22 destinations, is also expanding its network. To apply for the job of In-flight Assistant, e-mail your resume to: hrd@airdeccan.net (www.airdeccan.net) Air Sahara (www.airsahara.net) is not recruiting currently. Q. I have done AMIE in Electrical Engineering. I am working as an Assistant Executive Engineer with Punjab State Electricity Board. I am keen to take up a course in MBA through correspondence. Please suggest some management courses through correspondence. — Rajeev K. Sharma, Chandigarh A. Distance MBAs simply don’t offer the quality and depth necessary to impress employers. No matter how good, these programmes are no substitute for a regular programme. An MBA through correspondence is just about OK for those who need to supplement their work experience with formal qualifications. Here is a list of some universities offering MBA programmes through distance learning: Punjabi Univ., Dept. of Business Mgmt, Punj www.universitypunjabi.org AIMA — Centre for Management Education, Delhi www.aima-ind.org Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalainagar TN 608002 (3-yrs) ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad, A.P www.ibsindia.org IGNOU, School of Management Studies, Delhi www.ignou.ac.in IMT, Ghaziabad U.P www.imt.edu Indian Institute of Finance, Delhi www.iif.edu Institute of Mgmt Studies M. P www.davv.ac.in/ims/ims_web Madurai Kamraj Univ, Directorate of Distance Educn, TN www.domsmku.org Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mah www.nmims.edu S.P. Jain Inst. of Mgmt & Research, Mumbai, Mah www.spjimr.org Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Pune, Mah www.scdl.net DiRECWAY Global Educn www.dwge.com/services/global_services.htm Eligibility for almost all the courses is graduation with minimum 50% marks and the selection is through an entrance exam. IGNOU however also requires 2 years supervisory experience or Professional/Master’s degree. Besides, there are several AICTE-recognised institutions in the private sector that offer PGDBM through correspondence. Since they also have contact programmes, make sure you enrol in those, which have centres in or around your city. (The list of courses is not exhaustive) — Pervin Malhotra Please send in your query, preferably on a postcard, along with your full name, complete address and academic qualifications to: Editor, Jobs and Careers, The Tribune, Sector 29, Chandigarh-160030, or at careers@tribunemail.com
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A. Although
some experts believe that tea tasting needs natural talent and
cannot be taught in any institute, tea tasters require a great deal
of training to detect tea quality by looking at the brightness
(blackish or brownish), colour (like coppery or bright red),
strength and body of the tea. They should be able to distinguish
between a mellow cup and a brisk cup, able to identify tea from each
specific region by its very flavour, be able to sniff a smoky tinge
in the tea, and examine the evenness, colour or brightness of dry /
infused leafs to determine the strength and body of the tea. They
have to be trained to make their palates proficient enough to
register even the minute differences.
