Making the right career choice is one of the most important decisions in the life of a youngster. A good and informed choice would help him chart out the future course of his life properly. If the decision is made in hurry without considering all the pros and cons involved it may signal the beginning of a very difficult phase in one’s life. The c\decision regarding career has such a far reaching implication that one must devote adequate time to arrive at a correct decision. There are various choices available for a student today. The following list below mentions a few of the most sought after and lucrative career option for a person today.
1. MBA
MBA or Master of Business Administration is one of the most sought after career options today. The course imparts relevant training and knowledge regarding smooth functioning of businesses. Students are given proper functional and practical knowledge through class room training, case studies and seminars. There is a high degree of contact with the industry as the MBA program is business oriented. The main streams of specialization that one can opt for are:
· Finance
· Marketing
· Human Resources
· Systems and IT
Besides these there are a host of interdisciplinary specializations and dual specialization options available to students. In India the IIMs, IIFT, FMS, SP Jain Institute and IMT Ghaziabad are some of the reputed management schools, more famously known as B-schools, which is an abbreviation for business schools. They conduct entrance examinations once a year for their two year PGDBA programs, which is know as the Common Aptitude Test or the CAT. In addition to CAT, there are a host of other entrance tests such as GMAT, MAT and AIMA, the scores of which are accepted by many b-schools. There are many b-schools in India and across the world today. The trick lies in selecting the best institute according to one’s aptitude and career aspirations. Generally a graduate with 50% aggregate marks is eligible for the MBA program. The entrance test comprises of written test, group discussion and a personal interview.
Engineering
Technical training is a very important part of our education system. Engineers are one of the most important pillars of our society and they contribute significantly to the growth of a country. There are various engineering colleges in India out of which the IITs, IISC, NITs and government engineering colleges are the most reputed. They conduct entrance tests that are to be taken by students after the higher secondary examinations. There are various branches of engineering such as:
· Electronics
· Electrical
· Computer Science
· Mechanical
· Instrumentation
· Production
· Chemical
· Civil
· Metallurgical
· Aerospace
· Automobile
· IT
An engineer is trained in a particular trade and is expected to contribute technically. Besides the specializations mentioned above, there are a host of different streams as well as cross-disciplinary specializations that provide a wide array of knowledge to the students.
Information technology (IT)
IT is a growing field today and engineers and managers with specialization in IT are required to manage various IT based systems and processes today. IT is used in cutting edge processes including networking and electronics in addition to finding use in conventional engineering based industries. For example a steel manufacturer or an automobile manufacturer installs IT to optimize the production, reduce costs and minimize losses. Various types of software such as RDBMS systems and ERP systems help the industry streamline the business processes and grow rapidly. Data processing and information intensive software and applications need IT professionals to make the products function smoothly. A student interested in this field may opt for a relevant program and institute.
Whatever be the career choice, one is advised to go for career counseling and take a psychometric test to understand if the career choice one is making suits him well. In today’s rapidly changing and global scenario, one must be prepared to update oneself constantly and re-invent according to the need of the hour.