Dated January 10, 2007
(Questions answered on career concerns)
I have completed M. Sc (applied mathematics) Can I get into accounts oriented job.
Rachana Shankar
There is no bar for taking up an accounts job. As you are good with figures, you only need to know the accounting procedures adopted in different fields, though the fundamentals of accounting are the same all over India. You need to take a short duration course - may be of six months offered by many institutes.
Also for most of the day to day accounting purposes, firms, companies and small offices are using software packages. Combine the short course with the learning of the software will help you in getting an accounts job.
But to be a professional accountant or an accounts officer who maintains and certifies a firm's or industry's annual accounts, balance sheet and submits IT and other statutory tax returns you would need to have specified qualification such CA, ICWA
I have completed my engineering in 2006. But I am still jobless. Most of the time I got rejected in interviews. Please give me some tips to clear my interviews.
Tamilselvi Gajendran
In an interview it's not merely what you say that will bring you success, it is your manner and presence that count more than your words.
You need to be confident and enthusiastic. An enthusiastic person who demonstrates that he/she wants to shine in the profession will do a lot to convince an employer that he/she is worth the investment. A candidate who can 'engage' the interviewer has a good chance of getting the job offer.
While grades and qualifications are important, there is not much a candidate can do at the interview stage to change them.
Right attitude is always a best seller. An applicant with a positive attitude will be rated higher than others. Employers do not base their decision only on the candidates' qualifications, but also see their suitability to the position.
Begin your interview preparation by using the interview checklist and review the interview dos and don'ts. Next, because some employers require a completed application before hiring, gather all the information typically needed to fill out a job application. Much of the information will be found in your resume, but some may not.
Finally, research the company offering you an interview. Learn what the company does, who the company's customers are, and who is involved with the company. If you know someone who has worked for or is still working for the company talk to them in person. Search the Internet to get additional information. By knowing this information, you will be better able to tell the employer what you can do for the company. You will also be able to ask relevant questions.
All the best in your next interview.
What are the career prospects for physiotherapy?
Goutam. D
Physiotherapy offers tremendous opportunities for a satisfying career to those who enjoy working with and caring for people. Many qualified physiotherapists work within the hospitals but there are many others working in community care and rehabilitation centres, clinics, maternity clinics, aged care centres, at patients' homes, fitness centres, in private practice, etc. Physiotherapists can also work in higher education and training for health professionals. Prospects are good for trained and qualified physiotherapists abroad too where it has greater recognition as a specialisation.They are in great demand in the US, Canada and Australia.
How does one develop effective listening skills ?
Satyapal Singh
Effective speaking is an acquired skill, and so is good listening Good listening is an active process and a skill that must be learned to improve your listening skills. The first step in developing good listening skills is to become aware of why listening is important in your professional life and personal relationships. The second step is to practice using listening skills.
Maintain eye contact with the instructor, without staring at them because eye contact keeps you focused on the job at hand and keeps you involved in the lecture.
Show interest by pulling your chair closer and leaning forward. Keep your posture open by facing the speaker and leave your arms and legs uncrossed. Give verbal and nonverbal responses to what the speaker is saying. Focus on content, not delivery. Avoid emotional involvement. Try to remain objective and open-minded. Try and avoid distractions. Don't let your mind wander or be distracted by something, which is less objective. Treat listening as a challenging mental task. Stay active by asking mental questions. Active listening keeps you on your toes.
One of the best ways to begin to improve your listening skills is to have a better understanding of some of the most common behaviors you and others demonstrate when not listening effectively.
Improving communication could begin with the basic idea of being interested in what ever you do or hear, avoid dead-end questions, extend conversation, share your thoughts, observe signs, reflect feelings, one of the most important skills good listeners have is the ability to put themselves in the shoes of others or empathize with the speaker by attempting to understand his or her thoughts and feelings.
[The FAQ column deals with career concerns addressed to the C&K Management Ltd. P.O. Box 2178, Secunderabad 500003 or emailed to faqs@cnkonline.com]
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