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Dated February 14, 2007
(Questions answered on career concerns)
I'm a student doing my final BSc and would like to pursue MSc Anthropology. I would like to know more about anthropology, and its future prospects? Can you please tell me about this subject?
S. Parthasarathi
Kavali
Anthropology is the study of human beings. Anthropology seeks to produce useful generalisations about people and their behaviour, and arrives at an unbiased understanding of human diversity.
Anthropology is a stimulating and wide-ranging discipline, offering unique insights into human social life. This course emphasises the holistic and comparative nature of the subject, studying humans from a variety of social, cultural, genetic, ecological and evolutionary perspectives.
Graduates in Anthropology can work with schools, colleges, institutes and universities; social research with colleges, institutes and universities as well as business, governments and trade unions. They are also employed in a professional capacity with organisations concerned with community and regional development; humanitarian and development aid; indigenous, multicultural, immigration and refugee organisations; as well as corporate, governmental, trade union and other organisations concerned with cross-cultural liaison. Anthropology graduates also find work in administration, particularly social policy areas that have a cross-cultural focus.
How does one handle a question on disagreements during interviews?
Kartik Narayan Boumik
Patna
You should never argue with the interviewer even though there may be genuine points of contention. There are some effective tactics for approaching disagreements and getting your point across without provoking an argument.
Generally speaking, interviewers tend to believe that people behave in interviews the same way as they do at work. Whilst this is evidently not true, because the interview is an unusual and highly charged environment, it does confirm that you should never become confrontational with the interviewer. The golden rule in an interview is to never argue, but to talk them round.
If you disagree with something that your interviewer says, check your understanding first. Ask a question or questions to clarify their meaning as this demonstrates that you are keen to clarify the precise facts, ahead of making your point.
Whilst the interviewer is in control during an interview, this does not mean that you should agree with everything they say. Some questions may be asked to see how you handle disagreement and you do not want to appear weak or characterless.
When you are stating your opinion, do so in a way that is polite and gracious. This demonstrates that you do not see any major issue between you and the interviewer; you simply have different views. Remember, this is how the interviewer will picture you behaving in the working environment.
Do essays play an important part in influencing MBA admissions?
Nitin Swarup
Chennai
Essays for any admission, including MBA admissions ,cannot help you beyond a point. However well written the essays may be, they can only be as good as you can make them. Essays are important because of the competitiveness of admission processes. There will be many applicants with a similar background to yours. Well-written essays will ensure that you don't lose out to others with similar profiles.
Good essays should be able to project who you are - honestly and clearly. An honest projection is always appreciated by the admissions committee and can make your efforts effective.
You may want to project that you are a good team player. But the statement holds no value if you don't provide examples about how you handled a team situation, and how your efforts benefited the objectives of the team while motivating other team members.
It is not always necessary to give examples from work. If you haven't worked in teams and don't have examples to quote, there is no point cooking up situations. You could look for examples from your personal life, from community activities, from playing in a team sport, or from living in a family or a circle of friends.
Picking up real examples lends credibility. You will be more passionate describing a real experience. So make your essays factual, support them with examples. Your efforts would be well rewarded if reading your essays can impress an admissions committee member.
What are the prospects of M. Sc electronics? What salary can a fresher expect?
Sitaram Kalyan
Via email
Privatisation of television and advances in technology have created several opportunities for those wishing to make a career in the electronic media. Prospects in the field are exceptionally good and are usually with the radio, television broadcasting, film, cable, and relatedmedia.
In the electronic media, you are encouraged to be highly creaive. The main job, however, relates to production of a program me and its transmission, developing television software, or you may also act as an assistant to the technical director, etc.
Qualifications and experience too have a say in determining a person's remuneration. Overall, the returns are generally considered good.
A software course will enhance your career prospects further. Multimedia will be an apt specialisation with your educational qualification.
[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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