I have finished my BSc and have decided to do my MBA in HR. What is the future of HR?
A reader

Dear Reader,
Since humans will always continue to be an important resource of any organisation or activity, HR as a profession has a secure future.  But in order to excel in this field, you need to have good communication and listening skills, ability to understand human behaviour, and the capacity to get along with different types of people.  If you feel you have these traits, you may pursue either an MBA with HR specialisation, or a PG course exclusively in HR.  However, it will help immensely if you first take up a job, even if it is at a low level, in the HR department of any organisation, and get the feel of this field.

Dear Sir,
I completed my M.Sc (Mathematics) in 2006. I have done a six months course in Java. I would like to do a diploma course  which will help me in getting a job at Devanahalli International Airport.
Sushma Kora

Dear Sushma,
Do not take up a course or vocation with the exclusive hope of getting employment in one particular place.  Also, an international airport has a very wide range of services ranging from traffic control and security, to maintenance, data processing, administration, catering, public relations, etc.  First choose the type of work or career you would like to do, and also ask yourself whether you would like to go deeper into mathematics since you have already done a post-graduation in that subject.  Based on your aptitude and interest you may choose the right field, and then apply at the International Airport as one of the possible employers.

Dear Sir,
I have opted for B Tech in Silk  Technology through Karnataka CET. What is the scope of this course, what are the job opportunities and higher education possibilities?      
G Manoj Kumar,
Bangalore


Dear Manoj,
You have chosen a specialised field, and it is advisable that you know all about it to plan out your future.  Silk production has been very popular in Karnataka and a few other places. Employment opportunities range from government organisations like Central Silk Board and Department of Sericulture, to large silk manufacturing or exporting units.  Do visit places from silk farms to factories and government units, and you will get a feel of the silk industry.  If you are cut out for being a technologist in this field, you may go deeper.  Alternatively you may use your B.Tech as a foundation to move into management or related fields.

Dear Sir,
I completed my 2nd PUC with 86% in commerce. I want to become an IAS Officer. Should I pursue my education in an open university as I am working currently?Which course should I take i.e, B.Com, BA or any other? What is the qualification for IAS?

Bharath R  

Dear Bharath,
It is good that you have a specific goal, and that your academic performance matches with your desires.  Individuals are selected into IAS and two dozen other Central Services such as IPS, IFS, IRS etc through a common entrance exam held every year by the Union Public Service Commission (upsc.gov.in).  Graduates in any field from any recognised university in India are eligible to sit for the exam, including those who have graduated through distance learning courses.  There is nothing to show whether BA or BCom is a better option. More important is systematic preparation, and good general knowledge, current affairs, communication skills etc.  

Dear Sir,
I am a 25-year-old undergraduate and am planning to do BCA through correspondence from Mysore University. What is the scope and what are the career opportunities for this degree done through correspondence?

Usha G

Dear Usha,
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) is offered by many universities through distance learning, and it gives you a good insight into the world of computers and their applications in various fields.  However, it is not a professional course like BE in Computer Science, and you will have to supplement your skills by learning some computer languages or ERP packages.  Also, try to take up some job that gives you practical exposure to the field. If you settle down well in the field, you can consider further upgrading yourself by doing an MCA, which is also available by correspondence.

Dear Sir
I am  doing my BBM  final year from Bangalore University. I would like to pursue the Company Secretary course through intermediate papers. What is the procedure and where should I enquire about it in Bangalore.

Vaseem

Dear Vaseem,
You could have taken up the Company Secretary course as soon as you completed your 10+2.  However, even now you can apply for it to the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (www.icsi.org). Their office in Bangalore is on Cunningham Road (Phone 22261861).  You will have to appear for the intermediate and final exams, as in Chartered Accountancy, and also complete the compulsory trainee programme. By qualifying as a Company Secretary you can either be employed in the middle and top management of a company (since by law every large company has to employ a Company Secretary), or you can be an independent consultant.

Dear Sir,
I am studying in PU II with PCMC combination. I was born in Delhi and have an Indian passport, whereas my mother is a foreigner. I've been studying in Bangalore from the 7th Std. Will I be eligible to write the CET?

Could you please give a list of colleges offering automobile engineering in Karnataka?

Anonymous

Dear Anonymous,
If you are an Indian citizen doing your PUC with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and have completed five years of study in Karnataka, you are eligible to sit for the CET for engineering.  You are also eligible for COMED-K exam which is held for the management quota in professional colleges. The list of colleges (and the specialisations offered) will be given to you by the CET cell based on your merit ranking, hence it is too early for you to do college selection.

Dear Sir,
My brother is doing BSc Nursing in Bangalore. After the completion of this degree, he wants to join some IT courses (in NIIT or Jetking) and continue his career in the IT field.What do you think about this decision?

Asha

Dear Asha,
If he is very particular about getting into the IT field, and has the right aptitude for it, he can certainly switch over.  If he had taken Math in his PUC, he is eligible to do a three year Masters in Computer Applications (MCA), or he can take up an M.Sc in Information Technology.  He can also explore the possibilities of technical writing, software testing, medical transcription or software development in the medical field. Private courses like NIIT or Jetking will give him the practical knowledge of the latest technologies in IT.


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