Mr. Snjeev Kumar  is working as an Academic Consultant in the School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS) of Indira Ghandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. He writes weekly technical columns based on IT and computer and also writes career related article in national newspaper like Hindustan, Amar Ujala for last 4-5 years as an IT expert. He has participated in various conferences.

 

Also, He is one of esteemed Expert Career Guide at MeraCareerGuide.com.

You can read Sanjeev Kumar’s recent article in Amar Ujala- on his weekly column "Digital Corner"

 

Headline: Cyber Security

 

Published Date: Wednesday, 19th October, 2011

   

 

Click here to read :  Cyber Security- Safe Career in Virtual World

 

About the Author:-

Neha: - I am an ardent writer who believes words are the most wonderful medium to express thoBeing part of corporate world for quite a while, I love to share my insights with fellow people /aspiring professionals.

We all often face the dilemma of choosing the right stream once we are all set to move out of school. In the age of growing competition we are burdened by the raised expectations and overtly heightened standards of performances by our peers. Somewhere in the race to reach the top, we lose the sight of our actual goal, the goal to exercise our talent in the direction that gives us utmost satisfaction and success which is imperative in terms of fulfillment not just monetary gain.  You and I are just an iota of the huge populace of youngsters who jostle between the myriad options we see in front of us. Often we tend to choose a profession in which our elder brothers or sisters have achieved success. If you have an elder brother who is doing immensely well as a .Net Architect you would instantly begin to equate success with the profession.

 But hold on, do you actually have the mindset, skill set and most importantly a liking for the same.  Without having an innate inclination towards anything you should never attempt to make it your full time bread winning chore.  Why? Because whenever we try to do anything which we do not like, it turns into a boring mechanical process which ends up making us feel reckless in the long run.  The idea is simple. Before you go ahead and make that biggest decision of your life, weigh your options very wisely.  There is multiplicity of alternatives with opportunities galore for you to choose from. Remember: Being Engineer or a Doctor is not the only thing that makes you famous.

In case you have artistic inclinations, then nothing better than a Fine Arts degree. It can give you lots of money, fame and also feed the hunger for creativity in you.  A person with excellent written communication skills should not waste his innovations in writing the code and user interface messages. Explore the varied dimensions of writing in the present world. From being print journalist to part time web content author, a writer can explore a world of endless opportunities.

Animation is another arena where you have the huge platform to exhibit your skills and creativity. There are number of animation institutes and media schools where this art is taught. You can master it by innovating new things.

If you think you have the power to plan and add spice to various functions then get to the exciting world of event management and function planning. Here you just need to have the ability to organize things and manifest the wonderful ideas which you have.  

These are just few options which you can think over in case you want to look beyond the stereotypical traits of successful professional.  When it comes to being successful remember you need to make your choices well and get into something that interests you. Try to have a career for yourself and not just to impress the world around.  The world praises one who does best, no matter what he does.

It’s always better to be best in your niche area rather than being a nonexistent entity in the wide industry.

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Most often students are perplexed when it comes to choosing a right study destination abroad. And sometimes even the study course gets confusing to decide. With a mission to avoid such dilemmas, an education consultancy, Espire Educations, was founded by Shahina Khan. 

Espire Educations aims to make to make study overseas a successful experience for students. With over 13 years of experience in Education Consultancy, Shahina strongly believes that students should make a thoughtful decision before choosing their study destination to avoid future disappointments. 

Before starting Espire Educations, Shahina worked with one of the India’s largest educational consultancy. As a General Manager there, she explored new destinations for Indian students to study abroad, and has worked on Education promotional strategies with foreign institutions, universities and embassies.  

 

Espire Educations deals with top universities of US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Ireland, Hungary, Europe, Philippines, Dubai, etc.   

They say..."Ignorance is bliss"!!!
Come third year end, and every college student is all geared up to get that one thing done, for which the whole undergraduate course is mugged up!!! Well, you might have guesses it right, but for those who haven't.........its PLACEMENT time!!!
When it comes to getting a job, everyone wants to know everything about everything. We couldn't possibly give you that 'everything', but we don't want you to have "nothing". Hence, this is a sincere effort on our part to give you that inside story, that "something", or even "something" for that matter, you might end up having "nothing",which is definitely not happening! They say....."Ignorance is Bliss"!
We say....."Naaaaaah"!

DELOITTE INDIA :
This was the only company which had a case study round and an aptitude based written round, where the questions are not very difficult. This was followed by a technical interview round where good knowledge of thefield is essential. It wasn't difficult if one was well versed with all the basic concepts. Knowledge of 'how a case study is to be handled' will help you a lot!.

ESSAR STEEL :
Basic concepts and knowledge are tested in the written round. It is essential to remain calm and keep track of the time during the test. The interview had in-depth questioning from any two favourite subjects of the students. Confidence is the key to both GD and the interview. Also, importance is given to the projects and trainings.

  

  NTPC Ltd :
The branches allowed are Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Electronica and Communication. The interview starts with HR related questions, such as how one would be able to adjust with the harsh conditions on-site and how much dedication  could the candidate show towards the organization in the long run considering that there will be greater temptations to join the private sector. The technical aspect  of the interview comprises of conceptual questions. For example, for civil, questions from structures and Soil mechanics are asked.These includes drawing and bending moment and shear force diagrams of comlicated beams, finding the slope and deflection of members, designing of compression members in steel etc.
Thus, placement is NTPC demands good rank in class, generally within top 5 and good technical knowledge.

                                                   

  RELIANCE ENERGY :
Their main aim is to check the technical knowledge. HR related questions are not asked. The first round is a written technical round for testing the basic concepts, followed by a interview round which again is purely technical. One unique thing about this company is that, unlike other companies, the GD round is conducted after the interview. A strong technical background is the sole necessity for this company.

HALLIBURTON :
 The procedure includes three stages : first, a written round, followed by a GD and finally the interview. The written round is one of a kind. The technical questions were tough but the aptitude based ones were easier.

ASHOK LEYLAND :
The written section consists of three different papers concentrating on the naunces of Mechanical Engineering, basic engineering concepts and aptitude skills. This ensured that the students are proficient in both technical and aptitude skills. The mechanical paper consists of questions on automobiles, IC engines, manufacturing processes, fluid mechanics, refrigeration etc. The basicengineering paper concentrated on mechanics and basic physics. The interview process was a mix of both HR and technical skills. Concepts related to engines, thermodynamics and basic physics are stressed on. There is astrong emphasis on the academic record and projects done. Having a good pointer will certainly help you.

L&T (HED) :
This company looks for really good technical knowledge. The HR related questions are easy to handle. A good command over the basics and a thorough understandingof the training undergone is the sole criteria for selection.

BPCL :
The candidates are short-listed on the basis of their CGPA. The selection process after this is cariied out in two phases - a GD, followed by an interview. The GD check's one's communication skills and the interview is purely technical. A strong grasp over the subject and confidence during the interview will certainly help you.


                           

Mahindra and Mahindra :
The selection process starts with an objective test (with an Auto-Passion section too) followed by a GD and an interview. Knowledge about the current developments in the Indian automobile industry was tested. IC Engines and Automobile engineering were the main topics of focus. One is expected to be completely thorough with all his projects and trainings.

    Accenture India Ltd. :

First, a written test is conducted which has 55 questions comprising quant, verbal ability, reasoning etc. The GD round tests, one'scommunication and leadership skills. This is followed by two interview rounds, first being technical and other being HR related. For IT/CS, technical questions related to C/C++ are asked, while for the non IT branches, focus is mainly upon the projects and the summer training.  Basic technical knowledge is a must.

MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA Ltd. :
The selection procedure starts witha written test where subject knowledge regarding IC engines, Manufacturing processes and Automobile engineering are tested. then, on the basis of this, students are shortlisted for the interview which is purely technical. knowledge level in all subjects are tested. Good pointers gives definite edge in the interview. There are questions based on Industrial training and Minor projects as      well.

 
DRDO :
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their CGPA and only an in-depth technical interview was conducted. The interview panel consists of 5 technical experts including the HOD of the Mechanical department. The emphasis is on both the minor and major projects and software knowledge (if any). Questions are mainly from Fluid Mechanics. A good command over the subject is essential. The results are declared after six months.

 APPLIED MATERIALS :

Basic concepts of Electrical and MechanicalEngineering are tsted on. The preferance is given to practical application rather than theoritical concepts.

  

MICROSOFT :
It consists of a written test in which, one question, each on craetivity, testing, data structures, debugging & sorting are asked. Interview is conducted which consists of questions on coding and testing. They mainly check the stability of the program made and wheather it tackles all kinds of contigencies and had an optimised time complexity.

SAMSUNG :
The written round is purely aptitude based with no technical aspect. This round is followed by two rounds of interview, first being the technical one followed by the HR interviews. The technical interview mainly checks the basic concepts and the candidate's analytical ability whereas the HR interview is a general interaction to know more about the candidate.

MU-Sigma :
The selection process cmprises fo three rounds. The first round is a written aptitute test. After this, GD is conducted, which is followed by the interview. The interviewers are mainly intersted in checking the analytical abilities of thecandidates, which they do by asking riddles and puzzles. These are not so easy and the interviewers demand loud thinking so that they could just the approach of the students. As the questions are very tough, the answers did not matter as much as the approach used does.

"Listen to your inner voice and recognize you potential and your passion follow your heart and mind in career choices"  

Says former Miss World Aishwarya Rai who wanted to be a doctor since childhood, got inclined towards architecture after 12.

But finally made her career in modeling as Most Beautiful Woman on the planet.

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