Dated 11th Apr, 2001

I am a Mechanical Engineer and am presently working with a reputed organisation. I would like to pursue photography as a part time profession. Is there a diploma or a certificate course available in Photograph? What about part time career opportunities?

G. Lakshmi

Vijayawada

The field of photography promises opportunities aplenty. Photographers who excel at their work are bound to bag assignments consistently. Advertising agencies provide ample opportunity for commercial photography. The University of Allahabad, Deendayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith at Varanasi, M J P Rohilkhand University at Bareily, (Uttar Pradesh); Jamia Millia Islamia at Jamia Nagar, New Delhi; Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University at Hyderabad, and Sri Venkateswara University at Tirupati, are some of the universities that offer courses in photography. You could correspond with the universities directly for more information regarding the admission procedure, the course and fee structure.

I am an arts graduate from Delhi University. I want to take up a job, but I don't have any relevant work experience. Most companies prefer people with experience. I am confident that I can do any job that comes my way. What should I do in such a case?

Kamal Kishore

New Delhi

Most organisations do take in graduates and postgraduates without experience for entry-level posts. Apply for posts that match your educational qualifications and competence. Ensure that your resume speaks suitably of your abilities and skill sets, especially those apt for the job. Excellent communication skills are also an added asset to land a good job. Commitment and a sense of responsibility are key attitudes that any employer would look for in a potential employee. Impress the same on your potential employees during the process of an interview.

I am doing my final year BBA in finance and banking from a reputed university. I am unable to decide what course to pursue at the postgraduate level. Should I extend my internship program further so that I can get employment in the same organisation or should I take up a postgraduate study course in the same subject? Kindly let me know if it would be a good decision to consider BBA as a terminal degree and concentrate on acquiring work experience in a good organisation.

Harish Goyal

Amritsar

If long-term career development is what you are aiming at, then a graduate degree in BBA should not be considered as a terminal degree. You could instead pursue MBA or any other related specialisation rather than a prolonged period of internship. A master's degree would definitely add more weight to your qualification and ensure better employment opportunities. If during your period of internship viable employment opportunities arise at the place of internship, you could accept the same, and if interested pursue a master's degree through correspondence.

I have completed my BFSc from Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology. I want take up MFSc in Fish Technology. Please list the Agriculture universities offering this course in India. What are the job prospects of this course?

Bhabani Sankar Mishra

Puri

The College of Fishery Sciences, Calcutta; Fisheries Research Institute, Tuticorin; Fisheries College, Mangalore; College of Fisheries, Panangad, Ernakulam; and the Fisheries College, Panangad, Cochin offer MFSc. Most other universities in India also offer M.Sc in Fishery Sciences. Those with a qualification in MFSc find ample opportunities in the aquaculture industry for research, teaching and management positions as well as entrepreneurship.

I have done Software and Hardware courses and would like to do MCSE / MCSD certificate courses. Kindly let me know the names of the institutions offering these certificates?

Sanjay Chaurasia

Karnal

Many computer institutes conduct courses that train people for certifications like MCSE/ MCSD. Informatics Ltd., NIIT, Aptech, SSI, Vibrant Technology Ltd are some of the well-known institutes that offer coaching for the certifications in India. You could personally contact them for further information about the course structure and syllabi.

I'm a student of Class XI and would like to pursue my further studies in merchant navy in India. Kindly provide details of the courses in merchant navy, the institutes, eligibility and job prospects in the field?

Subhash Toppo

Rourkela

Applicants for a course in merchant navy must have passed under the +2 system of education with physics, chemistry and mathematics. You need to qualify through the IIT-JEE to seek admission into the courses. The Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, T.S. Chanakya, Mumbai offers courses in merchant navy. You could correspond directly with them for further information on admission procedures and to secure application forms. Apart form this, you can pursue mechanical or marine engineering and seek entry into merchant navy. Employment opportunities exist in power plants, electrical and the electronics industry, shipbuilding, besides of course with the shipping industry. Many marine engineers become consultants to international shipping companies or join companies providing maintenance and other services to ships

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