Dated 19th Feb, 2001

I am doing M.Sc applied geology from the University of Mysore. What are the job and research opportunities in this field?

Shabi

Mysore (Via Email)

You can work in the private and government sectors as a consultant, researcher, surveyor or get into exploration work. Companies such as the ONGC, Hindustan Zinc Ltd., the Center for Earth Studies, the National Institute of Hydrology, the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology and Coal India recruit geologistsregularly.

To apply for the course, you need to qualify through awritten examination followed by an interview. For research positions inany of the sectors, one needs to have a doctoral degree in the subject.

I am a science graduate and wish to pursue a career in computers, as a computer network engineer. I would like to know about the job opportunities and the courses that I may need to pursue to achieve mygoal.

Manish Sharma

Durg (MP)

You need to have a B.E/B.Tech (minimum) /M.Tech degree in computer information systems or its equivalent, followed by a certification in one (or more) of the following: MCSE, CNE, CLP. Most software institutesconduct courses for the above-specified certifications.

Thesecertifications offer good scope for employment. After completion of thecourse you can work as a network engineer/administrator for software/ITrelated companies.

Work involves managing applications like mail,workflow, web services, configuring switches, and implementation of MSexchange and lotus notes etc.

I am a doctor working with the National Institute of Rehabilitation at Cuttack. I am going to complete my DNB in rehabilitation this year. I would like to do an MS or a postgraduate diploma in orthopedics. Please list the institutes (besides the medical college of Orissa, AIIMS. PGI and GPMER) that offer the subject.

Pabitra Kumarsahoo

Cuttack

Karnataka University, Dharwad; Kuvempu University; Shimoga (Karnataka); Sancheti Institute for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Pune; Gujarat University, Ahmedabad; Aligarh Muslim University, University ofAllahabad, Awadheshpratap Singh University, Rewa (MP); BanarasUniversity, Varanasi; University of Calcutta offer MS in orthopedics andthe Aligarh Muslim University, Barkatulah Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal;Calicut University, Kerala; Cochin University of Science and Technology;Gulbarga University, and the King George Medical College, Lucknow arethe universities from where you can do a diploma in the subject.

I completed my B.E (computer science) in 1999. At present I am doing MBA(Finance). Please let me know the job opportunities in InformationTechnology as well as in MBA. Also advice if I Should switch over to ITor continue with MBA.

Achyuta

Orissa

With an MBA, you can work as an executive or assistant manager in industrial houses, manufacturing companies, corporations, marketing organisations, financial concerns, trading companies, banks, public sector enterprises, multinational corporations or any non- governmental organisations including the World Bank, UN bodies, etc.

Additionally, as you are a computer engineer, you can also aspire for managerial posts in the IT industry. You could also work as a programmer, network engineer, systems analyst, and a software developer in software companies.

I am doing my post graduation in foreign trade (MFT). I would like toknow the career prospects available in India and abroad.

Shan

Via Email

With the tremendous expansion in trade and commerce, job opportunities in the field of foreign trade are aplenty. There are ample job opportunities open to those qualified in the fields of market research,product design and export. Professionals are employed in buying houses,export units and international divisions of multinational companies.

With sufficient work experience there is good scope for those who desireto set-up their own export units. Regulatory bodies like the STC and theMMTC also employ professionals in foreign trade. They are also beingrecruited by multinationals.

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