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LAW

If you like proving your point, then why not choose a career where you do it all the time. Law is an emerging career option and individuals have started focusing onspecialized areas like insurance, cyber law, intellectual property law, international law, etc. Law has been one of the most important social institutions. You can practice in subordinate courts, administrative tribunals, high courts and the Supreme Court. Their practice pertains mainly to private matters, and public matters. Private matters are those related to the rights and obligations people have in their involvement with one another, or with civil law.

Public matters are those which deal with criminal cases as well as administrative, constitutional and international cases. The areas of
specialization in law are :

Cyber law: Deals with cyber crimes like hacking, IPR violation, credit card frauds, pornography, morphing, etc.
Corporate law: Addresses governance, branding, patents, employee/dealer agreements and is one of the fastest-growing areas.
Criminal: These people specialize in criminal matters such as theft, murder etc.
Real Estate: It deals with cases involving the property.
Civil law: It is applicable in matters of property, contract and commercial issues like family inheritance
Tax law: Tax lawyers handle cases like income, wealth, gift tax, estate duty etc.
International law: It is a set of international relation legal rules observed by all the nations in relation to one another.
Labour Law: It deals with the problems arising between the Management & the Labour of an organization.
Other: There are various other branches of law, which include family law, constitutional law, corporate law, excise law, custom, and transportation,
environmental etc.
After 10+2 you can go for a five-year course offered by a number of national universities.
Alternatively, you can pursue a three-year course after graduation. Salaries depend on the specialization of a lawyer. Most associate trainees begin at Rs.35000 – Rs.40,000 per month. Corporate salaries may be Rs.60,000 – Rs.80,000. MNCs might pay up to Rs. 20 – Rs 25 lakhs per annum after experience. Corporate or criminal lawyers typically earn more than public lawyers.

Personal Characfersfics

Good intellect
Fluency and clear speech
Confident and convincing power
Unbiased approach
Ability to persuade
Ability to scrutinize

Top Institutes/Universities

CLAT (NLSIU, NALSAR, HyderabadNLIU, Bhopal, WBNUJS, Kolkata,NLU,
Jodhpur, HNLU-Raipur,GNLU, Gandhinagar, RMLNLU-Lucknow, GNUL-
Patiala, CNLU-Patna, NUAIS-Kochi etc.)
NLU-Delhi
GLC, Mumbai (Three-year, and Five-year)
ILS, Pune (Five-year)
Symbiosis, Pune & Noida (Five-year)
NLU, Orissa
I P University, Delhi
Jamia Millia Isiamia, Delhi
Christ University, Bangalore
DAW, Indore
Central University
Ambedkar Law University, Chennai
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Bharatiya Vidyapeeth, Pune
Army Institute of Law, Pune
GNDU, Amritsar

COMMON LAW ADMISSION TEST

A new common law admission test (CLAT) for fourteen leading law universities is conducted under the aegis of the University Grants Commission. Aspiring lawyers have to take the two-hour CLAT consisting of objective-type questions on English language, general knowledge, basic mathematics, legal and logical reasoning. The combined brochure containing information about the fourteen law universities, the courses on offer and the eligibility criteria is posted on the official website of CLAT, www.clat.acJn.

HOTEL MANAGEMENT

The train 'Palace on Wheels', a hotel on wheels equipped with luxuries of a five-star hotel; hotels with rural ambience; palaces converted into hotels; hotels on hill tops; hotel in middle of a lake (Udaipur) are all a part of the industry called the Hotel Industry. After liberalization, the hotel industry has seen an upward swing. Both inbound and outbound tourism have increased significantly leading to a growth in hotel industry also. You would not become a cook or a waiter after a hotel management degree as a number of people might want you to believe; you would be getting managerial or a semi-managerial job. The following jobs are available. Front Office: Overseeing work of receptionists, information clerk, helping customers in 'checking in'. Housekeeping: Responsible for taking care of the facilities of a hotel e.g. cleanliness in rooms, lobby, parks, lounges and so on; inspection on regular basis, training of maids and cleaners. Marketing: Interacting with corporates and marketing a hotel's services like rooms, seminar/convention halls, parties, holiday specials etc.Kitchen: Helping in the operation of a kitchen, supervising service in the dining room, efficient use of food stuff and other supplies, managing preparation of different cuisines. Catering: Selection and pricing of interesting menu items for institutions, helping achieving consistent quality of food and services, training workers and altering various administrative aspects. After Class XII, you can go in for degree courses in hotel management institutes. You can also join the industry after graduation in any stream. Most of the big hotel chains have a graduate entry scheme and they recruit students after a group discussion and interview. A number of jobs are available abroad as well in countries like Saudi Arabia, Oman, the US, the UK, and others. Some hotel management institutes abroad offer training and placement simultaneously. Hoteliering is not a career but a life style. Go for it if you fit the bill.

Personal Characteristics

Physically tough
Inclination for taking care of people
Discipline

Top Institutes/Universities

National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology .
Welcom Group School of Hotel Administration, Manipal .
IHM, Aurangabad (Affiliated with Taj Group).
Oriental School of Hotel Management, Kerala .
OCLD, Delhi (Learn & Earn) .
Welcom Group (ITC), Gurgaon (Learn & Earn)
IP University, Delhi
BITS-Mesra, Ranchi
Clarks Hotel, Jaipur (Learn & Earn)
Prudent, Pune (Learn & Earn)
Bhartiya Vidyapeeth, Pune
IHM, Meerut
Jaypee Hotels Training Centre, Agra

Employment Opportunities

Sales and Marketing
Housekeeping
Front office management
Travel and tourism sector
Club management
Call centers
Banking
Cruise ships
A number of private banks recruit hotel management graduates for
customer interaction positions.

MASS COMMUNICATION

Would you like to do a TV show and reach out to the millions, hob-nob with glamorous personalities, write for newspapers, work for news websites? If the answer is 'yes> you are welcome to the world of mass communication. Three major sectors of mass communication are viz. print medium (newspaper and magazines), visual medium(Film and Television) and the audio medium. The Internet is the latest on the scene. You ask so many questions that friends have started hiding from you (Questioning skills), you have prying eyes (Inquisitiveness) and you are on stage all the time compering events and are considered next to Arundhati Roy in writing skills (Communication Skills) - you can be very successful in the world of Mass Comm. Channels like STAR TV, ZEE TV, NDTV, AXN, ESPN, BBC World, Cartoon Network, POGO, National Geographic, MTV, VTV, Discovery, Animal Planet; Magazines like Vivaha, Educare, Cosmopolitan, CHIP, The Franchising World; Radio channels like Radio Mirchi & others - all have mushroomed during thelast decade. So good opportunities abound for those who want to sail on this boat called 'Mass Communication'. One might have any background in XI and XII but humanities/arts is a preferred subject area. The entrance tests include questions on media based G.K. and English. IP College for girls has a creative test also where one needs to design advertisements, write radio script etc. In a mass communication course, both print and electronic media are covered, including newspapers, radio, TV and film. One also studies social issues, regulatory scenario, international media, history of media and responsibility of media. Multimedia, designing of CD- ROMs, websites are a part of these courses. One can take up office-based jobs or travelling jobs depending on one's attunement. Some jobs might require working at irregular hours. Money is good and can range, for freshers, from Rs .15,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month depending upon one's caliber and the institute where one has been educated. Later on, salaries are comparable to any other sector and depend on what you are able to deliver.

Personal Characteristics

Good communication skills
Inquisitiveness
Empathy
Computer literacy
Good general knowledge
Nose for news

Top Institutes/Universities

Delhi University (DCAC, IP Collegeof Girls, Kalindi, KNC,
LSR,MahrajaAgrasen)
Symbiosis, Pune GGSIPU, Delhi, BJ(MC) Jamia Millia Islamia DAW, Indore
Manipal University, Karnataka
English & Foreign Language University, Hyderabad
St. Xaviers, Mumbai
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Delhi University (Hindi)

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Remember the last holiday, when you went to a hill station or a beach resort? It was your dad (or mom) who got all the reservations (rail, air, hotel, sight seeing etc) done. Now think of being on the other side i.e., you organize everything for individuals/grogps who want to travel. If you are enthused, then read on. The government departments formulate policy, select and develop tourist destinations, plan travel facilities, publicise the destinations and provide relevant information to tourists. In the private sector, one can start working as a trainee after doing an IATA recognised qualification and then build up one's career. Indian Institutes of Travel and TourismManagement (iittm.org) are premier institutes inthis sector offering bachelor's degree, certificatecourses and post- graduate level courses. Mostcompetitions test one's aptitude in English, Maths (high-school level), G.K. &Reasoning. Even if one does not have Maths in XI and XII, one can compete inthese exams. Individuals from premier institutes start off with a salary of about Rs. 15,000 to Rs.25,000 a month and can look at earning Rs.30,000 to Rs.35,000 after some experience. People who travel abroad earn much more as they get dollar allowances. Diploma or an IATA qualification would fetch one around Rs.20,000 at the start. So go ahead enjoy while you work, see those beautiful places and meet wonderfuf people.

Types of Tourism

Eco Tourism
Adventure Tourism
Health Tourism
Rural Tourism
Wildlife Tourism
Spiritual Tourism
Historical Tourism
Religious Tourism

Personal Characteristics

Communication skills
Enthusiasm
Extrovert personality
Understanding of social etiquette
Interest in traveling and local customs
Pleasant disposition
Employment Opportunities
Service Manager
Information Manager
Government department
Information Officers
Commercial Services /Agencies
Travel Agents
Reservation /Booking Clerk
Tour Operations
Travel guides
Tour/ Service Managers
Customer care
Cargo Handling
Interpreters
Travel Journalists

Top Institutes/Universities

IITTMs(BTM, PG courses in Tourism)
Delhi Institute of Travel & Tourism, Delhi
Delhi University (PG courses)
Symbiosis, Pune
IP University (BBA-TTM)
Christ University, Bangalore
Madras Christian College, Chennai
Ethiraj College, Chennai
Jamia Millia Isiamia
AMU,Aligarh
Agra University
DAW, Indore
BHU,Varanasi
IGNOU
National Institute of Water Sports, Goa
Institute of Skiing & Mountaineering, Gulmarg

Private Institutes

YMCA
YWCA
Kuoni Academy of Travel
Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan

ADVERTISING

Dho Daala, Yeh Dil Mange More! The Real Thing, Jo Chaho HoJaye) Let's make things better-All are punch lines of exciting advertisements which lure the customer to buy the product. Growing competition between firms, Indian and multinationals, has spurred marketing and advertising efforts. This has led to an increase in the number of advertising agencies in India. The main areas of work can be sub-divided into the following:

Student Aptitude

Client Servicing: Professional or account executives are in touch with the client (advertiser), understand their marketing needs and provide
advertising solutions. The account executive co-ordinates the activities with other departments so that deadlines are met.
Media Planning: Number crunching individuals who plan budgets; how much in each channel/newspaper/magazine/hoarding; what
duration/size of advertising and so on. They use software for mathematical calculations so as to optimize the client & budget.
Creative department: Copy writers are individuals who dream up punch lines such as Give me red!! and who write copy-explanations of the
product or service attributes.
Visualizers are individuals who plan layouts, colours, font size, photograph size in a newspaper advertisement, location, background,
design between long and short shots, clothes, models for a TV advertisement.

Personal Characterstics

Sensitivity to consumer behaviour
Creative conceptualizations
Visual imagination
Language ability
Openness to stand criticism
Negotiation Skills (Account Executives)

Top Institutes/Universities

College of Art, Delhi University (BFA – Applied Art)
NIFT
Pearl Academy of Fashion
Symbiosis-Pune (Communication Design)
MICA (Post-Graduate Course)
Institute of Communication Management, Bangalore
Jamia Millia Islamia, Mass Communcation Course
IIMC-Delhi
St. Xaviers College,Mumbai
Narsee Monjee,Mumbai
Bharitya Vidya Bhawan,Delhi ( Diploma)
National Institute of Advertsing, Delhi (Diploma)
EMPI, Delhi (Diploma).
EMDI, Pune/Mumbai

AIR HOSTESS/AIR STEWARD

Earn while you fly and reach out for a career in the skies. In reality, airlines are not about flying only. There is ground crew which includes commercial services, customer services, security, administration, engineers, air traffic controllers, and the cabin crew which include air hostesses, stewards, pilots. You can jointhe industry straight after 10+2, though most airlines prefer their staff to be graduates. You should be fluent in English and Hindi and also know a foreign language preferably German, French or Japanese. Your eyesight should be good and you should not suffer from night or colour blindness. You should have a valid passport and know swimming. It is not necessary to join an institute for air hostesstraining. The recruitment process checks out your personality and maturity level. Moreover, all the airlines have their own structured training plan. But a training Institute does help in personality development. In fact, a course in hotel management is a better route to take up for entry into airlines. No institute guarantees a job but most provide assistance in job search. Airlines place advertisements in newspapers and on their websites to announce their requirements. Short-listed candidates are called for a preliminary interview followed by another round to check their physical attributes, confidence, communication skills and grooming. Airhostesses or air stewards can be promoted to assistant manager of in-flight department and further director of in flight services at the headquarter level. Normally graduates in the age group of 19-25 years are eligible for these posts. Preference is given to degree or diploma holders in Hotel Management/Tourism. Female candidates with a degree in Home Science are preferred. The minimum monthly salary is Rs.45,000 plus fabulous perks like conveyance, stay at 5-star hotels, food, uniform and free air tickets for you and your family. This can go up to Rs 1 lakh per month in international airlines (after experience). So zoom ahead and take off.

Personal Characteristics

Height of more than 157cm for girls and 163 cm for boys.
Ability to interact with people
Excellent communication skills
Pleasing personality3
A body clock comfortable with odd working hours
Physical toughness
No blemishes or marks on face or arms

Top Institutes/Universities

NCHMCT Exam for Hotel Management
Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism Management-Noida, Bhub, Gwalior

TEACHING & EDUCATION SECTOR

A tremendous change is sweeping education sector, oneof the largest of all professions in India. The primaryreasons for the change are (a) corporatisation of education ki.e., entry of companies & big industrial houses in school \sector (b) IT/computers in education (c) teaching abroad? gaining popularity (d) privatization of education and entryof foreign institutions after implementation of GATT (General Agreement in Trade & Tariffs). Due to these, salaries have gone updramatically with reputed public schoolsand private universities offering Rs.50,000 to Rs.1.5 lakh per month. The median salary is around Rs.30,000 to Rs.40,000. For entry into school sector, a Bachelor's degree and B.Ed is a must and Master's + B.Ed desirable. To teach at college level colleges, one has to clear UGC's NET (National Eligibility Test) exam and then apply to colleges. A doctorate (Ph.D) would help. For professional institutes, one should be a post graduate i.e. M.Tech (for engineering institutes), MBA (for management institutes); a Ph.D would again help. A positive side of teaching career is that one can plan time better. Typical school hours are from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm and colleges 8:00 am to 3:00 or 3:30 pm though the work can be tiring & trying. It can also become monotonous if one is not innovative. NTT, JBT, ETE are qualifications to be taken if one is interested in teaching primary classes. These can be done after Class XII (any stream).

Beyond teaching, teachers, after gaining subject experience, can look at the following :

Content Development with IT companies like Jaypee who are developing software for schools, and curriculum packages.
Online tutoring: Organizations like Liqvid, Career Launcher are providing online tuitions to kids in the US, the UK and other countries
Trainers: Wipro, Microsoft, and Planetvidya organize a number of teacher training programs where they need subject experts also. (d) Publishing: Writing books, articles for papers, etc. (e) Developing Course Material for Competitive Exams (f) Parallel Education: Running coaching institutions.

Fly Out

The US needs thousands of teachers. China & Malaysia also want our teachers. Why Indians? (a) We speak the clearest English in the world, (b) We are a very competitive race; we become more dedicated when we are working outside India. Hence, one would find a scenario after three-four years wherein somebody could be going to Britain for a 3 years assignment or fly off to Malaysia for a two-year stint. So all in all it is a career that needs to be looked at seriously.

Personal Characteristics

Patience
Dedication
Innovative nature
Tact of handling situations
Self-confidence
Empathy

Employment Opportunities

Schools
Pre-primary
Primary Teaching
Secondary & Sr. Secondary Teachers
Specialized Teachers -Art, Craft, Music, Drama
Principal/Education Officers
Top Institutes/Universities
Delhi University
Amity Noida
Professional Institutions(Engineering, Medical, Management)
Lecturer/Professor
Director

ANIMATION

When Greek astronomer Ptolemy in 130 AD discovered the persistence of visionhe could not have known that his discoverywill one day be the raison d'etre of theanimation industry. The industry which was$45 billion big in 2014 is based on the simplefact that when images are flashed beforethe eye at a speed at least 10 frames persecond the mind is tricked into seeing asingle moving image. In Latin 'anima'means soul so it's all about giving soul to acharacter. To 'animate' is literally to give life jto'.Animations are used by film industry, education sector, gaming industry, design houses and advertising industry. The animation work falls into two broad categories (a) Programming i.e. writing programme, and (b) Creative: Story board, sketching, finalizing movements, model making etc. As an animator you are required to understand the fundamental for visual communication and design, including colour theory, composition and iconography (the use of symbols), knowledge of image processing tools including those used for image scanning and manipulation. Knowledge of computer painting and drawing tools, and understanding storyboarding techniques help you build up your career. After XII, one can go for 4-year degree programmes, or diploma courses. On the programming side, BCAqualification is good and on creative, BFA. PG courses are also available at FTII, Pune. Fresher generally get a salary of Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month. For an experienced hand there is literally no limit. One can turn a freelancer as well. Various type of Animation are Celor 2D, Puppet, Clay, Sand, Vegetable and Computer Generation or 3D

Personal Characteristics

Artistic
Creative
Innovative
Eye for form

Top Institutes/Universities

NID, Ahmedabad
NIFT
FTII, Pune
Shristi, Bangalore
St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
Loyola College, Chennai
IIT Mumbai

Private Institutes

Big Aims .
MAAC, Delhi
Apeejay Institute of Design, Delhi
BIT, Noida
MIT, Pune

ECONOMICS

If you really love your Economics book and don't mind doing serious academic work then become an economist. The study of Economics will lead you to investigate the use of resources, their utilization, distribution and economicmanagement of scarce resources such as land, labour, raw materials and machinery. Economists research, collect and analyse data in varied situations. Business economists study how changes in economy influence changes in interest rates, say for a bank like the SBI or change in petrochemical prices for a corporate like Reliance. This information is used by the company's management in making decisions about company policies and planning future activities of the business. Financial economists study credit structures and collection methods and procedures to devise techniques for regulation of lending, fixing interest and discount rates. International economists collect and analyze statistical data and other information on foreign trade to effect favorable trade balances and establish acceptable international trade policies. Agriculture economists study economic aspects of agricultural problems pertaining to exploitation of rural resources and production and marketing for farm production and marketing for farm products in order to increase efficiency of farm management, improvement in farm income and influence favourable agricultural legislation. One can choose Economics as a subject in XI and XII. Those who didnot study it in Class XII are also eligible for graduation in for Economics(Hons). However, Maths is a pre-requisite. After Economics (Hons), one can do MBE ( Master in Business Economics) or MBA or banking courses to work with the corporates. MA Economics is also a good option if done from good universities like University of Delhi, Mumbai etc.

Personal Characteristics

Good Numerical Ability
Analytical Mind
Interest in Current affairs
Logical Thinking

Top Economics Institutes/universities

University of Delhi
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
Ambedkar University, Delhi
Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune
DTU. New Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
NMIMS, Mumbai
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi
BITS, Pilani
University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Madras Christian College, Chennai
Loyola College, Chennai
Stell Maris College, Chennai
Ethiraj College, Chennai
St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
Presidency College, Kolkata
City College, Kolkata
Jadavpur University
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Delhi School of Economics
Azim Premji University
Christ University
Shiv Nadar University

FASHION DESIGN

Dreaming of dressing up the models who sashay down the ramp looking 'glam'? Feel like using new colours, new styles and new textures for garments? -Jump into the field of Fashion Designing. Mr. T.K. Home, former Information and publicity Officer, NIFT says: "This career has come of age and with the need of the coming generation to look good, this would sure take one places. To succeed, designers must be highly original and inventive. They should be observant and creative." Bishwarupa, a Concept Designer with Stya Paulgroup says: "I start my day dreaming of new concepts, work on the drawing board(illustration),search through websites, read books for specificthemes like Ikebana, make a miniature sampleand then print on actual size and generate it on the computer. It is very satisfyingto see these designs come alive in a fashion show finally." Fields like fashion merchandising, fashion journalism, food styling, window dressing and ad styling require an in-depth knowledge of visual aesthetics, but these all are branches of mainstream designing. So, after sometime, designers can be specialists in one of these areas. You start with a monthly salary of Rs. 35,000 - Rs.45,000 and within 3-4 years can command a salary of Rs.75,000 - Rs.1.20 lakh.

Personal Characteristics

Sketch Well
Create a Look (Conceptualise)
Understand Colours
Understand Fabrics /Texture
Notice Blends

Employment Opportunities

Branded Garment Companies
Haute Couture
Export Houses
Fashion Show Organisers
TV/Film Units
Teaching

FILM MAKING

Personal Characteristics

Team Player
Creative
Open to new ideas
Adaptive
Perseverance
Deep understanding of social trends Institutes

Top Institutes/Universities

Film & Television Institute of India, PuneFilm & Television Institute of Tamil Nandu, Chennai

Satyajit Ray’s Film Institute, KolkataNational School of Drama (for
Theatre), Delhi
Whistling Woods, Mumbai
Actor Prepares, Mumbai
Asha Chandra & School of Acting, Mumbai.

FINE ARTS

Artists specialize in fine arts, applied arts or sculpture. The work of a fine artist is a form of self expression while the work of applied artists finds commercial application. They work with a wide variety of material and work for long hours at a stretch. Avani, a second year student pursuing BFA at Jamia Millia Islamia says: "I took this course as I feel that art is the only way I can express myself. This is also very fulfilling for me. I intend to specialize in photography and work as a freelancer." Commercial artists specialize in printing, graphics, advertising and photography. Creative department of an advertising agency produces layouts for an advertisement, creates drawings for the campaign, identify the right models, conceptualize the entire thing and produces it. Artists working in the media maintain the style of a page or a feature. They make it more reader friendly. Even in web designing, rich graphics are used. The commercial artist conceptualizes the entire design. Individuals earn between Rs. 35,000- Rs. 45,000 per month in the beginning. The monthly salaries go upto Rs 3.5 lakh for creative directors. After 10+2 (in any stream), one can opt for BFA (Bachelor's in Fine Arts) and if need be MFA. BFA is generally of four years' duration (or even 5 years in some colleges). The admission is through an entrance test. Typically life drawing, general knowledge about artists/advertisements (objective questions), sketching, composition pattern making are tested. In the BFA course, students may specialize in Painting, Graphics, Sculpture, Photography and Commercial Art. So pick up your brushes and paint a bright career.

Personal Characteristics

Creativity
Awareness of colors and shape
Urge to self-express
Keen observation

Employment Opportunities

Advertising agencies
Visualizer
Illustrator
Graphic artist
Design houses
Media (print / electronic)
Greeting card manufacturers
Web designing firmsBook publishers

Top Institutes/Universities

Sir J.J Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai
Delhi College of Art, New Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
College of Art, Punjab University
Banaras Hindu UniversityFaculty of Fine Arts, Baroda
Visva Bharti, West Bengal
Patna UniversityPunjab University
Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Rajasthan
Banaras Hindu University
Aligarh Muslim University
L.S. Raheja College of Art, Mumbai
Kurukshetra University

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

GLOBALISATION and opening up of economy have led to increased trade among countries. A number of MNCs which have set up their base in India need language specialists as do call centres and transcription companies. Tourism, leisure, entertainment, public relations, mass communication, and publication are other sectors where these specialists work. The 'hybrids' i.e. individuals trained in both i.e. functional areas like marketing, finance, law, insurance, engineer, etc and any one language are in great demand. In recent years, the need to translate reports, contracts and various business documents for the MNCs has grown manifolds. Translation centers are doing this work for these companies. The job of interpretation involves a lot of trust as it is only the interpreter who knows the crux of an on-going conversation. They need a high level of proficiency of language also as the work has to be done instantly. A better than average general knowledge and familiarity with new terms would definitely help one in being successful. One can go in for a graduation course, a five-year integrated course or diploma courses. Part time and evening options are also available. A number of institutes have started offering their students additional language courses. Starting salaries in organizations range from Rs.35,000 to Rs.45,000 per month for a proficient person. Free lancers can earn Rs. 40,000 - Rs. 60,000 per month. Those working with MNCs, call centers and embassies also get to visit abroad.

Personal Characteristics

Verbal ability
People skills
Listening skills
Attitude of reaching out

Employment Opportunities

Translator
Interpreter
Language teaching
Transcription
Administration

Top Institutes/Universities

JNU, New Delhi
The English and Foreign Languages University
University of Delhi, Delhi
Benaras Hindu University
Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, Delhi
Alliance Francaise
Max Mueller Bhawan
Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
Instituto Hispania, Delhi
Japanese information and cultural Center, Delhi
Madras Christian College, Chennai

INSURANCE

The waves of liberalization have hit the insurance sector and more than twelve multinational companies are now present in India. Earlier, life insurance was basically projected as a means of tax savings. The risk element involved in loss of life was never broached. However, all that is going to change. The pension and medical products are expected to see limitless growth. Let us understand the various kinds of jobs that are available. In the first place we have actuaries - people who create mathematical models to price new insurance products, calculate risks and cost of insuring. Second is surveyors - individuals who go to the scene of an accident/fire/theft and estimate the loss. Third is agents/sales professionals - people who seek and service clients. In fact, in developed countries, jokes abound about insurance sales people - who are chipkoos and don't go away till one buys an insurance product from them. Insurance companies like LIC and GIC recruit graduates (through a test) and train them on the job. Now private companies, particularly multinationals, would scout for trained professionals. A good numeracy skill is required to be successful in an insurance career. A major advantage is that it does not require any investment to start work. Another advantage is that insurance sales does not have time or territorial restraints. The earning is in proportion to the effort put in. You get 25% of first year's premium (on the policy sold) as commission. The agent further gets a renewal commission at the rate of V/2.% of the premium for the second and third years and at 5% for all subsequent premiums received under the policy. Companies like LIC now provide various facilities to its professional agents. For example, an agent who is a member of the Chairman's or Zonal Manager's Club, is provided with car, telephone, computer, office maintenance expenses and cheap housing loan. In case, the agent wants to join the company, he has the opportunity to become a development officer after passing a test and can rise to the position of branch manager or divisional manager.

Top Institutes/Universities

The Insurance Institute of India
National Insurance Academy
Actuarial Society of India
The Institute of Insurance Surveyors and Adjusters
IP University, Delhi (BBA- B&l)
Christ University
Mumbai University
Ethiraj College, Chennai
Jai Hind College, Mumbai

INTERIOR DESIGN

If you love to rearrange the furniture and show-pieces in your drawing room and get 'wows' from your friends for the new look of the room, get into Interior Designing'. Interior Designing involves the designing and coordinating of the decorative elements of the interior of a house, apartment, school, hotel, office or other structural space, including colour scheme, fittings, furnishings and sometimes architectural features. It is concerned with designing living space in a manner that is aesthetically appealing as well as functionally useful. Apart from construction and finishing materials, lightning, paints and colours for the walls, tiles for the floors, etc, an interior designer has to select and place indoor objects of utility and decoration like television, chandeliers, computer, beds, sofas, wall paintings, carpets, lights, furnishings, etc. Interior Design is offered as a specialization in four-year Bachelor of Fine-Arts (BFA) programmes which can be pursued immediately after Class XII. School of Interior Design in the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology, Ahmedabad, offers a five-year programme in Interior Design. You should have passed Class XII with science subjects. There are also numerous part-time, one- year diploma programmes on the offer. The minimum qualification is 10+2 in any stream. Proficiency in Vaastu and Feng Shui is a great help in this career. You can also pursue Architecture.Career Prospects Interior decorators and designers usually work for design or architectural firms, department stores and home furnishing stores, or hotel and restaurant chains. Many turn freelancer, full-time or part-time or set up their own interior design business. Rising demand for professional design of private homes, offices, stores, and restaurants is expected to spur job growth for interior decorators. Entrepreneurship is a path which many people have taken to be successful in this career. Earning in this field depend on a number of factors like talent, experience and specialization. A fresher begins at a monthly salary of Rs.25,000 to Rs.35,000. Experienced and reputed professionals command salaries running into lakhs.

Top Institutes/Universities

CEPT, Ahmedabad
NID, Ahmedabad
Shrishti, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Craft Design, Jaipur
St. Francis Institute of Art and Design, Mumbai
MIT, Pune
Pearl Academy (Interiors & Architecture Design)
Exteriors & Interiors, Delhi
Arvindbhai Patel Institute of Environmental Design, Gujarat

JEWELLERY DESIGN & GEMMOLOGY

Personal Characteristics

Creative thinker
Eye for detail
Good observation
Fashion awareness

Top Institutes/Universities

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi
SNDT Women's University, Mumbai
Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Jaipur
Jewellery Design and Technology Institute (JDTI), Noida
Jewellery Product Development Centre (JPDC), New Delhi
Pearl Academy
Indian Gemological Institute, New Delhi
Indian Diamond Institute, Surat
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Centre of Jewellery Design & Manufacturing, Gujarat
Indian Institute of Gemmology, New Delhi

MODELLING

When you see Meher Bhasin, Yana Gupta, Aditi Gowitrikar, walking down the ramp in glamorous clothes, with lights and cameras focussed on them, your heart skips a beat. You want to be in their shoes, or sandals, and make it big: Welcome to the world of modelling! Glamourous, sizzling and full of ever-increasing opportunities. That's the modelling industry today. With more and more international brands taking interest in the Indian market, the fashion industry is constantly on the look out for fresh faces at an unprecedented rate. Ideally, modeling aspirants must stand tall to a minimum of 5 feet 7 inches for females, and 6 feet or taller for males. Since you are presented before the world, the ideal persona of a perfect figure, flawless skin, lustrous hair and attractiveness are desirable for this profession. Though there are no specific requirements of education, yet it pays to be educated in any profession.Career Prospects As a model, you have a broad spectrum of options to choose from. You can go in for print or still modeling for magazines, newspapers, brochures, calendars, catalogues, audiovisual, modeling for television and film, ramp Or live modelling for fashion shows and showroom modelling for garment manufacturers and export houses. You can work as a freelancer or on a contract basis, except for showroom modeling, where you are hired full time. As a first step toward the catwalk, you apply for contests sponsored by magazines, garment, and fashion houses, and cosmetic companies, or participate in beauty pageants. You can also try out a few reputed modeling organizations.

Personal Characteristics

Physical attractiveness
Good body language
Outgoing personality
Confidence
Patience
Positive attitude

Top Institutes

The Ramp
The Elite School of Modeling
Catwalk
Glitz
Ford Supermodel Agency
ICE, Mumbai

PHOTOGRAPHY

if capturing a slice of life and putting it away, so that it can be taken out later and savored is your cup of tea, check out photography as an option. Photographers tell stories with pictures. Photographers, like artists, have a wide variety of choices as far as subjects are concerned. The choices, in fact, are as varied and diverse as life itself. From photojournalism (which deals with lending a visual touch to news reporting) to wild life photography, fashion photography, photo portraits, still-life photography and mood photography, there's a comprehensive list of options to choose from. There are two routes into this career - through training, and working. A course or formal training opens options of working with magazines or newspapers. With a regular income, there is always an opportunity to experiment with a wide range of subjects. The second is to learn as an apprentice to a professional photographer, which can involve learning the basic jobs before getting to know the real techniques of the profession. Photography is more of a craft learnt through practice and training of the eye. Technical training and information cannot make you 'see' things unless you have that inner ability, and an intelligent, curious and perceptive mind. Establishing oneself as a professional photographer is difficult and the climb is hard and long, and the financial returns not very satisfactory in the beginning. Only those with tenacity and a never-say-die attitude, coupled with a real love of the medium hold on. Fledgling photographers can start working as assistants to senior photographers, in which capacity they are paid around Rs.20,000 to Rs.25,000 per month. Established photographers generally get paid as per the number of assignments, and their charges could vary from Rs. 20,000 to as high as Rs. 1 lakh or more per assignment. Photojournalists earn around Rs.20,000-Rs.35,000 at the beginning to Rs.70,000 or more later on.

Personal Characteristics

An interest in visuals
Attentiveness to color, shape, and shadow
An interest in light and shade

Employment Opportunities

Commercial photographers
Press photography
Food photography
Advertising photography
Fashion photography
Industrial photography
Wild life photography
Freelancing

Top Institutes/Universities

Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa
Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Osmania University
Fergusson College, Pune

Diploma Courses (one/two Years)

Pearl Academy of Fashion
The University of Allahabad offers one-year certificate/Diploma courses. Certificate courses are open to students after XII.
University of Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur
Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi
Ravishankar University, Raipur
Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati.
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
India International Photographic Council, New Delhi
NIFT
Triveni KalaSangam, Delhi
Indian Institute Mass Communication, Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi

PSYCHOLOGY

If you are fascinated by how childhood affects adulthood, the personality of individuals and want to know more about conscious and subconscious mind, Psychology is the right career for you. Sukriti, a 3rd year psychology student at the elite IP College for girls says: "I always wanted to understand humans and their behaviour. I was also fascinated by the subject in Class XI and XII. I want to work in the field of Rehabilitation and Psycho¬analysis." Psychology is the scientific study of behavior, experiences and mental process. It provides coherent answers to all the mental and emotional tribulations faced by human being. Does anyone teach us how two human beings should intermingle, why we hate or love? Psychology provides a rationale to our 'Abnormal behavior'. Dr. V. S. Ravindran, a practicing psychologist says: "I have been handling different kinds of problems like marital problems, study problems, depression, anger, stress, relationship issues and each problem is unique as individuals are different. So, there is a new challenge with every client. This field is also growing as the level of stress is increasing in society." Psychologists study human behavior and mental processes to understand, explain and change behavior. The knowledge of psychology is used in educating children, guiding youth, rehabilitating handicapped, training personnel, selling products, easing group tensions and race conflicts. Some of the work positions in the field of psychology are those of counsellors, guidance officers, clinical psychologists and industrial psychologists. In corporate sector, a psychologist can operate as a personnel manager or HR consultant. Teaching is another career option. In fact, there is a growing need for psychologists in every field. Psychologists are involved in selection in army, civil services and the corporate sector.

Personal Characteristics

Empathy
Good communication skills
Caring attitude
Good listening skills and patience

Employment Opportunities

Counselor, clinical psychologist, education
psychologist, Industrial psychologist, OD, Paramedical
Rehabilitation Officer
Schools/Colleges
Hospital
Start your own

Top Institutes/Universities

St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
Tata Institute of Social Science, Mumbai
Delhi University (JMC, LSR, Gargi, IP, Kamla Nehru, Keshav
Mahavidyalaya, Mata Sundri, Shyama Prasad, Vivekanand, Zakir Hussain,
Sri Aurobindo (evening)
University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Ambedkar University, Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
BHU,Varanasi
Ethiraj College, Chennai
Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Rajasthan
University of Pune, Pune
SNDT University
Christ University – Banglore
Dayal Bagh Education Institute
Central University
MS University – Baroda
Pune University
Panjab University

PRODUCT DESIGNING

Mobiles, laptops computers and even pens are bought on 'aesthetics' appeal rather than only functional use. Today design makes or mars a product. Product Designers design articles, products and materials for commercial manufacturing firms. They are an integral part of the 'business' or 'design industry'. Their designing skills take care of both the practicality of the products they design as well as their visual appeal. Industrial product designers combine a talent for design with an understanding of production and marketing of consumer goods. They design or recreate products like cars, home appliances, computers, medical, office or recreational equipment, children & toys, etc. They work with design engineers to design technical goods, creating the most functional and appealing design. The challenge is to make the product competitive in the market. Product designers specialize in the following branches: Product design/ceramic design/furniture design.

A day in the life of a product designer:

Spends one-third of the time in meeting or communicating with market researchers, executives, ad team, and production managers
Works on designs
Consults with graphic designers
After a design is approved a product designer works with engineers to create a
prototype of the product, consults with the costing team and coordinates the
production process.

Personal Characterstics

Creative
Artistic
Good visual imagination,
Ability to think in a clear, logical manner, analyze problems and come up
with original solutions.
Ability to express ideas through drawings,
Good colour sense, appreciation of aesthetics, and sensitivity to ergonomics (the study of the relationship between people and their environment) is also required.
Should be able to work in a team.

Employment Opportunities

Design departments of manufacturing firms, and industries.
Consulting firms
Specialists in ceramic design work in industries manufacturing table ware, sanitary wares, light fittings, pottery, decorative porcelain and materials for electrical and other industries.

Major Employers

Honda R&D
General Motors Design
OGS Animation
Hidesign
Onio
LG
Design Daku etc.
Starting salary range from Rs. 7 to Rs.12 lakhs per annum (for those from NTs or N ID) and go up significantly with position.

Top Institutes/Universities

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad: School leavers can join the
industrial designer four-year professional course offered by the
institute, while advanced programs are open to graduates, (http
://www.nid.edu)
Indian Institute of Technology, Centre for Design, Mumbai: Students with science in 10+2 can pursue B. Tech in Design at NT Guwahati.
Selection is through NT JEE. The institute also offers master in Industrial design to engineering and architecture graduates, (www.cse.iith.ac.in)
Shrishti-Bangalore
MIT-Pune
Symbiosis-Pune
NIFT
DSK International School of Design
Raffles Millennium International Design Institute, Delhi
Pearl Academy

RADIO JOCKEY

priety Zinta did it in Salaam Nameste and Vidya Balan in "Lage Raho Munnabhai". And how can we forget "Bhaiyon aur Behano" style of Ameen Sayani the golden voice of yesteryears - who began his radio career in 1951 with Radio Ceylon and later kept millions engrossed with "Binaca Geet Mala" on AIR. Today he anchors a show on RED FM in addition to producing a number for the network. According to him "An RJ (radio jockey) is the mouthpiece of the station. He has to take the burden of representing the right, as well as the dark side of the station." A radio jockey is a person who hosts a radio talk show, where he/she selects the music to be played and also interacts with the audience via telephone. The last decade has brought about a sea change in the way people look at entertainment and the media is racing to provide them with just what is being asked for. The radio boom - that was seen in the form of transformation from AM channels to FM channels- witnessed a new industry rising. This gave opportunities to various private players such as Radio Mirchi, Red FM, Radio City etc. As such there has been resurgence in the popularity of Radio. Radio jockeys often work within tight schedule constraints, which can be physically and mentally stressful. However, as Jayshree, who is an RJ for the past six years, feels that the intangible rewards - personal and professional contacts, creative work, and the satisfaction of becoming widely known far outweigh the disadvantages of irregular and often unpredictable hours, work pressure, and disrupted personal lives. One should be able to evolve a style of his own. Watch all other stations, and listen to all others like BBC, CNN, FM, not to copy them but to avoid any duplications.

Training

There are a host of crash courses in voice-overs or mixing run by professionals in the field. At present there are two ways of gaining entry into this field. Give an audition at AIR which holds auditions for RJs every 3 months for which you have to enrol yourself. Notice for the audition is put on a board at the AIR building. The programme coordinator holds the auditions; you might be asked to do a mock interview with a celebrity or a mock dial-in show etc. Out of around 300 hopefuls who give auditions, only 6 are chosen. Those selected undergo training for 2 months where they learn everything from a CD player to mixers and DATS (Digital Audio Technology) etc. Another option for entry is to approach the software producer companies which produces radio programmes for the client. Software producer generally prefer people with 2-3 years experience. Sponsored programmes pay you between Rs.2,500 to Rs.4,000 per show.

Personal Characteristics

A lively appealing voice
Enthusiastic
Warm and friendly
Creativity of mind
Rationality
Committed

Top Institutes/Universities

All India Radio, New Delhi (13-week in house course for its RJs)
The MUDRA Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA);
admissionthough CAT (www.mica.india.net)
Xavier Institute of communications, Mumbai, conducts course in
announcing, broadcasting, compering and dubbing
Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi
Miranda House, Delhi University
MSME , Okhla, Delhi

SOCIAL WORK

There is a saying: "If you light a lantern for others, your own path is brightened". This holds true for all social workers who, while working for underprivileged and poor people, derive a lot of joy and happiness from their job. Social work is a fast growing profession which entails helping individuals to find solutions to problems with which theycannot cope on their own. Social work which was earlier thought of as a prerogative of few visionaries, is now attracting a growing number of young people. There are mainly two reasons for this change. Firstly, there is an increasing awareness among young people to work for the down-trodden. Secondly, the job opportunities for social workers are multiplying because of massive inflow of funds for development programmes by NGOs, the UNS corporates, and central and state governments. After Class XII students can take up a bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) or even Sociology and can later pursue Master's in Social Work (MSW). Students are given field training which equips them with practical experience in rural development, adult literacy, preventive health, food and nutrition, women and child welfare, environment conservation, community and labour welfare, etc. A fresh graduate usually starts with a salary package of Rs.20,000 per month and a post-graduate at around Rs.25,000 to Rs.40,000. After a few years' experience, one can draw a salary around Rs.60,000 to Rs.80,000 per month.

Personal Characteristics

Patience
Dedication
Genuine liking for people
Concern for people welfare
The ability to work in difficult conditions for long hours
High emotional quotient (EQ)

Top Institutes/Universities

Tata Institute of Social Sciences,Mumbai
University of Delhi, Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Ambedkar University, Delhi
Christ University, Bangalore
Stell Maris College, Chennai
St. Joseph College, Bangalore
BHU,Varanasi
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Xavier's Institute of Social Science,Ranchi
Madras Christian College,Chennai
Punjabi University, PatialaDAVV, Indore
Karnatak University, Dharwad

STOCK MARKET

When you see the stock market going up and down violently everyday, you may feel it is totally senseless. But, there is a method in this madness. In short term, prices may move up or down based on sentiments. In the long term, there is a science to it. Brokers/sub-brokers buy and sell shares on behalf of their clients. They might work independently, or with business houses, broking firms, investment banks and also traditional banks. Fund managers manage money for the public (mutualfunds) or even large corporates. They take decisions on where to invest andwhat strategy to follow for the fund. They are assisted by analysts who try tomake predictions of the company's future based on its past and present financialstatus. A number of magazines and news papers also offer jobs to stock market specialists for professional commentary.

Individuals can take the following career routes for entering stock markets

Any bachelor's degree + MBA (Finance)
Bachelor in Business Studies
Any bachelor's degree +CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst; can be done
afterMBA also)
NSE & BSE certificate courses
BBE +MBA (finance)
CA

Personal Characteristics

Good with numbers
Emotional maturity
Analytical mind
Voracious reader
Ability to manage risk

Top Institutes/Universities

Sukhdev College of Business Studies, DU (BFIA)
National Institute of Securities Markets, Mumbai
ICFAI, Hyderabad (CFA)
Jai Hind College, Mumbai
HR-College, Mumbai
KPB Hinduja College, Mumbai
GGSIPU, Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia (BIBF)
ICAI (CA)
Bharatiya Vidyapeeth, Pune

WEDDING CHOREOGRAPHER

The hugely popular Bollywood blockbuster 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge', spawned numerous social trends one of which is matched dance steps in all the ceremonies in the big carnival that a typical Indian wedding is. The Rs.50,000 crores Indian wedding industry is growing 25% annually. So, wedding choreography is a big business opportunity. In the 15-20 days before marriage, a wedding choreographer grooms members of both families, finalizes their dance steps and establishes the rhythm to be followed in the functions. Natya Trust of Kathak and Choreography, Bangalore, is a reputed institute to learn wedding choreography.

ADVENTURE SPORTS

If you are a dare-devil type person and want to help others overcome their fears, then go for a career in adventure sports such as mountaineering, rock climbing, cycling on different terrain, jungle safari, desert safari, grass skiing, snow skiing, bungee jumping and artificial rock climbing. Job opportunities in these fields exist in government bodies, and training organizations. Alternatively, you can turn a free-lancer.

COMEDY

If you can have people in splits in seconds and really want to do something different, then go for the 'serious' business of comedy which abounds with options like mimicry, plays, serials, theatre, films, stage-shows etc. But remember, no institute can train you for this career. You must have an innate ability for succeeding in this profession.

PET PHOTOGRAPHER

Give vent to your creative feelings, create unique images furry, scaly, feathered, and give indulgent pet owners a reason to smile. People go in for different types of photographs i.e., pets in various positions, with other pets and so on.

JUICE BAR OWNER

With urban India turning increasingly health conscious, owning a juice bar is a good career option. This business can include selling soups, salads, veggie burgers, pastries and, of course, international products.

T-SHIRT DESIGNER

The young yearn to be different and want to flaunt their 'uniqueness'. And nothing beats a beautifully designed T-shirts carrying a nerdy quote. You candesign T-shirts carrying texts, designs or photos. Well-designed T-shirts are in great demand in the corporate world, too. As individualism grows, the need for such designers will only grow.

REALITY TV SHOW CREATOR

Surviving on a deserted island, closed inside a house, huddled with celebrities, travelling on uncharted roads - all provide numerous unscripted dramatic or humorous situations for which audience crave. At times, the shows include 'reality competition' or 'reality game shows'. So, if you can plan something dramatic and different, go ahead and create your own show.

MASSAGE THERAPIST

As the day-to-day life becomes moreand more hectic, stressed out peoplelook for ways to relax and unwind. Thisis where massage therapists step in:They help you relax and unwind usingsports massage, clinical massage,and Swedish massage. Physiotherapists also recommend massage as physical therapy.

TRICHOLOGIST

A trichologist scientifically studies hair and offers solutions all issues concerning hair and scalp such as baldness, hair loss, hair breakage, scaling, itching etc. A certificate in trichology is the in-thing today. Corporates in areas like shampoo-making also employ trichologists.

PET CARE SERVICE

A lot of care is required for those 'little darlings' we call as pets. Taking themout for a walk, habit formation, helping in eating - they need a whole lot of care. Other aspects include pet boarding, pet grooming, pet transportation, pet supplies and so on. This sector is good for individual who are genuinely interested in pets.

SEMINAR ORGANIZER

The government, corporates, newspapers,magazines - all organize seminars and conferences on a host of issues. At times, it can be a video or web- conference. Even enrollment seminars are organized for various organizations like network marketing companies. There is a need for specialist organizations who can do this job well.

GREEN CONSULTANT

If you really care for the environment and want to work in areas like water treatment, air pollution control, waste management and recycling, soil preservation, noise protection, water supply and purification, then this is the career for you. As a Green Consultant you can suggest ways to corporates on reducing their carbon footprint. Alternatively, you can start your own business of waste management. So dream green and make green bucks!

BODYGUARDS FOR CELEBRITIES

This is a career in the world of glamour sans, surprisingly, glamour for as a bodyguard you are seen everywhere but not heard. Topnotch businessmen, politicians or celebrities all want smartly dressed bodyguards, sometimes due to genuine security concerns and often to flaunt their status. Bodyguards of VIP's are under constant pressure as they have to deal with unruly fans, and at times angry mobs, and unexpected and unpredictable situations at their own peril. As a bodyguard of a celebrity you have to deal with these situations in a thoroughly professional manner. But you are compensated well for all these nuisances, with many perks, health insurances, and sometimes huge amounts of compensations.

FEMALE BARTENDERS

Though the demand for woman bartenders is growing, not many qualified professionals are available simply because very few women choose this professsion. Consequently, pay packages for the experienced ones are huge.

CARTOONIST

Another off-beat profession with huge earning potential is that of a cartoonist. However, you need to have a creative bent of mind in addition to perfect handwork, patience, ability to construct skillful story boards. Cartoonists in the world of entertainment and media are paid heavily and the earning grows with your creativity.

WILD-LIFE PHOTOGRAPHERS

If you have unbound patience, and a love for nature, this off-beat profession can earn you fame and money. You explore the wild and try taking sensational and rare shots which can be aired or printed in the media. The more unique your photographs are, the more money they bring you. This high adrenaline profession comes with its share of risks. But TV channels like National Geographic and Discovery pay huge bucks for the photos and films captured in an artistic way.

STYLE CONSULTANT

A style consultant is someone who advises people about the latest in fashion, grooming, clothes, and hairstyle, of course, for a fee. Not only you have to keep abreast of the new trends but also the prices. Style consultants are paid on an hourly basis. If a celebrity picks you, fame is automatically assured.

EFFECTIVE CAREER PLANNING

Mr. Sharma is a worried man. And understandably: His son, Rahul, recently turned 18 but still has no clue about which career he wants to pursue. So, Sharma Ji consults his office friend Mr. Gupta whom he considers to be well informed. "These days computer industry is doing well. So, let Rahul take up computers", Gupta Ji tell him. Next day, Sharma Ji packs off Rahul to a well known 'computer institute'. Is this the way you should decide about a lifetime career ? No, definitely not. The first step in making a career choice is to understand yourself. You should assess your aptitude, interests and personality. Don't go for a career for a superfluous reason i.e., easiest available opportunity, friend's influence, parents' desires and so on. You will soon get bored or even frustrated if you land up in a career that doesn't match your interests. But, if you work in an area of your interest or the one in which you perform naturally, then work would seem like play and you would be very successful. What is the right time to start planning your career? The answer is: Every time is the right time. For students, though, career planning can start Class IX onwards (or in Xth, Xlth or Xllth). Choice of subjects and activities like SUPW begins at this stage. One starts taking up extracurricular activies like sports, dramatics and so on. Hence this is the right time to start planning your career. But for others, any time is the right time. Even at the graduation stage you can