Dated 05th Sep, 2001

I have completed my B.Tech in agricultural engineering and want to secure a good job as early as possible. Kindly list the various job opportunities.

Ruth Nerakh

New Delhi

Agricultural engineers find employment in various government agencies such as the irrigation and the agriculture department, the Food Corporation of India, National Dairy Development Board, Nationalised banks and other financial institutions offering finance to the agriculture sector, and agriculture universities and colleges.

In the private sector, employment opportunities exist in companies manufacturing agricul-tural implements and machinery, and NGOs.

I am a B.com graduate and interested in pursuing hotel management. I would like to know how expensive it is to pursue the course in Australia. Also kindly suggest some colleges offering the course in Australia.

Sundeep

Via Email

The International College of Hotel Management is one of the leading hotel management schools in the Asia-Pacific region. As well as offering the world-famous Swiss Hotel Association diploma, they also offer a bachelors' degree. The curriculum is industry focused and allows temporary placement opportunities in Australia and overseas.

The institute also offers scholarships lasting for a period of three-years and which are valued at $15,000 (Aus). For further information, please write to the Enrolments Office, International College of Hotel Management, GPO Box 249, Adelaide SA 5001, Ph: +61 8 8223 6039, Fax: +61 8 8224 0984, or email them at: admissions@ichm.edu.au. You can also visit their website: www.ichm.edu.au.

I have finished my graduation in occupational therapy. I am interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree in this field. Kindly name the universities that offer a masters degree in the subject.

Jyothi

Pune

University of Mumbai offers M.Sc. in Physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

The University of Madras, the Government Medical College at Chennai, and the Christian Medical College at Vellore also offer a master's degree in occupational therapy.

Applicants with a graduate degree in subject are eligible to apply for the course.

I am a qualified engineer in polymer technology. Kindly let me know about any job opportunities without gender restrictions in this field, as these do not generally appear in the career columns of any newspaper. Also, let me know about higher studies and any other related courses that I could take up for better career opportunities abroad.

Deepti Chawla

Gujarat

You have to apply to companies directly, as your line is very specialised. Most big players do in fact advertise. Companies like Reliance, Essar, Birlas, etc are involved in the polymer industry. You can apply to the companies directly. There are also no gender restrictions in most of these large organisations. As for higher studies, you can pursue an M.Tech from any of the major institutes in the country (IISC Bangalore, IITs, BITS etc). Companies such as EXXON and Royal Dutch proffer good opportunities abroad in the polymer industry for people with your qualifications.

I am a final year M.Sc. biochemistry student. What are the career prospects after doing this course? I wish to do a professional course. What are the related courses that can be done after completing M.Sc. biochemistry?

Raghuveer Pandey

Via Email

Biochemists may work in industry, pharmaceutical houses, hospitals, universities, or private research labs. The federal government employs many biochemists, as do state and local government agencies, and the rapidly growing field of biotechnology has a great need for biochemists. Many jobs in biochemistry involve high-level research and require advanced- training. However, with the demand for biochemists at all levels a variety of employment opportunities can be found with a bachelor's degree. Some jobs available to graduates might include that of a biochemist, medical or pharmaceutical lab technician, food scientist, and industrial salesperson.

In addition, graduates in biochemistry may apply to professional schools, such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, or veterinary medicine. The graduate degree also provides a sound background for pursuing advanced master's or a Ph.D. in biological sciences. For positions that involve designing or directing research projects, a Ph.D. is a must.

I am a commerce graduate with a diploma in investigation from the `National Institute of Private Investigation'. I am keen on joining the air force. What test do I have to take and am I eligible for it?

Arun Kedkar

Latur

You can get selected in the air force as a ground duty officer either in the administrative and logistics branch or in the accounts branch, provided you have are not over 23 years of age. Apart from a first class graduate degree, you need to clear the entrance exam. For more information you can write to: Directorate of Manpower, Planning and Recruitment Air Headquarters, Motilal Nehru Marg, New Delhi.

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