• Competitions and challenges are a part of today's world; therefore, to achieve our goals, we should plan our careers well, rather than aimlessly change jobs all the time.

• Career planning can help you to realize your intentions and dreams - and if you want to have a stable future, proper planning is the key to success.

• The focus today is on acquiring multiple skills and cross functionality, and not on specialization. With proper career planning, we can avoid dead end jobs. Career planning helps us to focus on our positive and negative traits.

• Planning your career basically starts after the secondary level of education. After a certain level of education, we have to decide on our careers, to be able to pursue higher education that will help us to secure good job opportunities.

• Career planning helps to pave a secure path. For example, if a person wants to become a banker, they have to possess a Bachelor's degree in finance. Preplanning can help us achieve our educational targets effectively and also helps us to evaluate our personality. In short, career planning is necessary to guide us towards a proper and safer future.

• Without proper planning, we may find ourselves lost - it will also be difficult to find the job we want in the future. Career planning motivates and drives us to accomplish the task.

• A well-planned career helps us to achieve our goals and dreams. As time passes by, we grow and our needs change. Therefore, to keep pace with the future, we need to plan well ahead. Career planning helps us to make many adjustments along the way as we keep learning throughout our lives. Successful people are those who have adopted proper career planning.

• Mentors and guides play a pivotal role in career planning. Career planning is an important aspect of our lives, but we should not put too much pressure on ourselves, as that would probably discourage us from making any real, profitable choices.

• Think Outside the Corporate Box If you are unhappy with your current job, then take a look around and check out the job market. There's no harm in looking - but do thorough research before actually changing your job, because this move could backfire. Think about your future stability in the new job before leaving your old one. If possible, try to sort out your current problem by talking to your boss. If no satisfactory solution can be found, then moving on may be a better option.

• Match Your Skills to Take On the Future To keep up with ever-changing job requirements, you definitely have to sharpen your skills. This not only requires planning, but also action on your part. You might have to attend extra part-time classes or workshops to achieve your goal. Keep in mind where you want your career to go in the future, and take concrete action to achieve it. Many people are just content to do the bare minimum when it comes to their careers; but to really excel, you need to have extra skills. You also need to be flexible in your way of thinking to adapt to any changes which might come your way. Remember - you are never too old to learn something new.

• Keep the Passion Alive You may have been promoted many times in your career. Your present position might also be somewhat different than what you may have imagined, but if there is no stress related to your job, then think of the future and keep on working hard. If you have planned your end destination in advance, then you can be slightly flexible about the path that will take you there. Keeping the passion alive in doing your job will result in fewer mistakes, your being committed and the job getting done more efficiently.

• Get a Life Your life should not revolve around your job. Your family life is also very important, and so is your health. Spend more time with your family and spouse. Take off on short breaks to recharge your batteries and refresh your mind. This will help in clearing your mind and help you in making positive decisions. A calm and clear mind is very important to stay focused on your long-term plans.

• Think like Your Boss Until you reach the top, there will always be someone on top of you. Think like your boss and try to understand his or her point of view. Try to get on the same wavelength to complete your tasks without asking too many questions. If your boss is satisfied with your work, then awards and promotions will soon take your career to great heights. Ultimately, your career progression is up to you - so chart a course for your career to follow, and take the above steps to get there quickly and smoothly.

Every one of us has faced a big dilemma while selecting the field of our education as well as occupation. The teenagers passing out from Std. 10th and 12th as well as their parents find this as a very complex and tough decision to take when they have to decide which career to choose from a plethora of options available to them. Moreover, in our country, where there is almost an absence of the career counsellors or guides in the universities who can provide a professional guidance to the students regarding which course and profession they should pursue, it becomes a very tough situation. Whatever guidelines are available are the last minute guidelines without a proper understanding of the student’s aptitude. This results into a professional and personal disaster in the long run. Hence, if a correct guidance is not available at the right time, it may ruin the career of the brightest student. Each profession requires a special aptitude. In order to recognise the aptitude of a student with respect to various professions, a team of career counsellors have designed an Aptitude Test based on certain principles. The Aptitude test will provide a guideline to the students and their parents regarding which profession would be best suitable for the student amongst the two major vocational choices Viz. 1. Professions related to Science and Technology and 2. Professions related to Arts and Commerce.

The choice of professions available in Science and Technology and the desired aptitude parameters for the same are mentioned as under

Sr No.	Course	Technical Aptitude	Bussiness (Commercial Skills)	Creativity	Physical Aptitude	Social & International skills	Analytical Skill	Professional Approch
1	Agriculture	* * *	* *	-	* * *	*	-	* * *
2	Architecture	* * *	* *	* * *	* *	* * *	-	* * *
3	Biotechnology	* * *	*	*	*	*	-	* * *
4	Biochemistry	* * *	*	*	-	*	*	* * *
5	Biochemistry	* * *	-	*	-	*	* *	* * *
6	Chemistry	* *	* *	-	-	*	*	* * *
7	Computer	* * *	* *	*	*	*	* *	* * *
8	Cinematography	-	* *	* * *	* * *	* *	* * *	* * *
9	Designing	-	* *	* * *	* * *	* *	* * *	* * *
10	Dental	* *	* *	*	* *	* *	* * *	* * *
11	Environment	* * *	*	* *	*	* *	-	* * *
12	Engineering	* * *	* *	* *	* * *	* *	* * *	* * *
13	Geology	* * *	*	-	* *	* *	-	* * *
14	Home science	* *	*	* *	*	* *	* *	* * *
15	Mathematics	* * *	-	-	-	-	*	* * *
16	Medical	* * *	* * *	*	* *	* * *	* * *	* * *
17	Nursing	* *	-	*	* * *	* * *	* *	* *
18	Army Personal	* *	-	-	* * *	* *	* *	* *
19	Physiotherapy	*	* *	-	* * *	* * *	* *	-
20	Pharmacy	* *	* *	-	-	* * *	*	* *
21	Veterinary Science	* *	* *	-	*	* *	* *	* *

An understanding regarding the science and technology related professions

The desired qualities amongst the students who want to pursue various professions in the field of science and technology are described as per the varied parameters like technical bent of mind, business acumen, creativity, physical fitness, interpersonal and social engineering skills, analytical skills and professional approach. The number of * indicate the intensity of requirement of each parameter in a said profession.

(1) Average requirement = * ( one star )

(2) Desired requirement = * * ( two stars )

(3) Very important requirement = * * * ( three stars ) From the above,

, one can determine the aptitude requirement for each profession. For example, in pursuing agriculture as a profession, the requirement of technical ( scientific ) aptitude ( ability ) is ( * * * ), business acumen is ( * * ), physical fitness parameter is ( * * * ), social engineering skills is ( * ) and professional approach is ( * ). The example provided here gives an approximate understanding regarding the desired aptitude in a student for pursuing a particular profession. For a detailed understanding, one should take help from an occupational psychologist who can take a detailed psychological aptitude test. The guideline provided here is for a basic understanding and one should not have any false notion or perception about one’s ability based on these primary parameters discussed in this forum.

The choice of professions available in Arts and Commerce and the desired aptitude parameters for the same are mentioned as under:

Sr No.	Course	Technical Aptitude	Bussiness (Commercial Skills)	Creativity	Physical Aptitude	Social & International skills	Analytical Skill	Professional Approch
1	Accountancy	* * *	* * *	-	-	* *	-	* *
2	Advertising	-	* * *	* * *	* *	* * *	-	* * *
3	Acting	-	* *	* * *	-	* * *	-	* * *
4	Banking	* *	* * *	-	* * *	* * *	* *	* *
5	Business Management	* * *	* * *	-	* *	* * * + LP	-	* * *
6	Catering Services	-	* * *	-	-	* * *	* *	* *
7	Civil Services	* * *	* *	-	* * *	* * *	-	* * *
8	Company Secretary	* *	* * *	-	-	* * *	-	* * *
9	Education	* * *	-	* *	* *	* * * + LP	-	* *
10	Editing	* * *	* *	* * *	-	* * * + LP	-	* * *
11	Fashion	-	* * *	* * *	* *	* * *	* * *	* * *
12	Finance	* * *	* * *	-	-	* * *	-	* * *
13	History and Archeology	* *	-	-	-	* *	-	*
14	Law	* * *	* *	-	-	* * *	-	* * *
15	Psychology	* * *	* *	-	-	* * *	-	* * *
16	Sports	-	-	-	* * *	* * *	* * *	* *
17	Social Service	* *	* *	-	* *	* * *	-	* *

LP – Language Proficiency * = Average Requirement, * * = Desired Requirement, * * * = Very Essential Requirement.

An understanding regarding the science and technology related professions

In the lists, the aptitude requirements in a few popular but limited professions are discussed in brief. These professions require good language proficiency along with these aptitude requirements. The language proficiency is described as single ( * ), double ( * * ) and triple ( * * * ) star. For example, in Accountancy, scientific ( technical ) requirement is ( * * * ), business acumen should be ( * * * ), social engineering ( interpersonal and social ) skills should be ( * * ) and professionalism should be ( * * ). However, a very detailed understanding regarding the student’s adaptability towards any profession can only be assessed by the help of a behavioral psychologist through detailed tests. Hence, one should not have any false notion or perception about one’s ability based on these primary parameters discussed in this forum.

Career after SSC

What to do after 10th standard?

Diploma courses available after standard 10th

Diploma courses

Polytechnics /organizations situated in Gujarat, courses available in them.

Indo-German Tool room’s job oriented course

In fine arts diploma – Multimedia courses

P.T.C. (teaching to primary)

Courses run by ‘Krushi’ University

Diploma in Engineering after that degree in engineering.

Some professional courses after standard 10th

I.T.I.’s technical courses

Useful courses of Dr. Ambedkar Open University

Kishor (young) scientific fellowship

Training centre under cottage industries

Chartered Accountant (C.A.)

Staff Selection Commissions Metric Level exam

In Indian Army Soldier technical exam. (MER)

Filling of vacancy by “Bharatimala” in army as soldier, etc.

Indian Air force – Airman (non-technical trade)

In Indian Air force Airman in Driver Mechanical transport (MTD)

In Indian Air force – Airman Technical (Inter) traders

In Indian Air force – Airman Technical Trade

In Indian Navy Force – artificial apprentice/metric entry Recruits / Direct entry diploma holders

In Indian Navy dockyard apprentices exam

Sailor in Indian Navy

CRPF Constable (General duty)

BSF (Border Security Force) constable (General duty)

Protector in Gujarat Police Force

Many important websites

Confusion in career selection and selection method

Higher education sectors organizational believed method

Know-how is available regarding higher studies in foreign countries

Career After HSC

What after Standard 12th (General Stream)?

Different options of Graduation (Bachelors Degree)

Where can forms be filled after 12th Standard?

M.Sc. IT / MBA after Commerce

Computer related and other courses in South Gujarat and Saurashtra Universities

Course of Interior Designer

Which certificates to be kept ready to fill Admission Form?

Admission in BCA course

Bachelors Degree in Management (BBA)

Professional courses of Advertising and Sales Management

Some professional courses

C.P.Ed. course to become Physical Trainer in schools

PTC course to become teacher in primary school

Interesting information about foreign higher education

B.Sc(Hospitality & Hotel Administration)

Today’s and Tomorrow’s Career – ‘Company Secretary’

Cost Accountancy (ICWA

CFA – Chartered Financial Analyst

An attractive career in ‘Chartered Accountancy’

NDA exam of UPSC

CAT for entrance in IIM

BCA, MCA in IGNOU

Nursing courses for ladies

Courses of National Institute of Fashion Technology

NID courses

PG Diploma in IT and Management

Master in e-Commerce M.Ec. course

MCSE, MCSD and MCDBA exams of Microsoft

Courses of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TIS)

Three superb courses of NMIMS

Computer courses of C-DAC

Courses of Dr.Ambedkar Open University

Central level admission in MBA – MCA in Gujarat

Gujarat National Law University – LLB Program

Sub Officers course at National Fire Service College, Nagpur

Authentication to “Computer Knowledge” – DOEACC exams

Career in “Footwear Design”

How to know recognition of Colleges and Institutes?

Estimates of education cost and stipend planning

What after 12 in Science Stream?

What after 12 in Science Stream?

Medical and Health Care Service

Admission Merit list and interview day for medical, engineering and pharmacy

If marks are less / number is far behind in merits list in standard 12 science

Agricultural University Courses

Admission in Pharmacy

Entrance test for admission to B. Arch course

Diploma Engineer degree of full time course, part-time in Engineering

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admissions into No. 1 Educational Institutes of Engineering

Degree Engineering, Degree / Diploma Pharmacy

Admission Rules 2008-09

B Pharm, Ayurved

BHMS - Homeopathy doctor

All India Entrance Examination (AIEEE) of CBSE

More alternatives to become doctor

All India Engineering Architecture Entrance Examination (AIEAEE)

Attractive carrier of ‘Merchant Navy’

General Narsing Course after standard 12

M.Sc.(CA & TT)

Jay P Institute of Information Technology Bio-tech I.T. Course

Bio-technology course

Super specialization in Information Technology

NDA examination of U.P.S.C. – opportunity to become officer in army

The Indian Army – 10 + 2 Technical Entry Scheme

Medical, Ayurvedic, Homeopathy and para-medical colleges in Gujarat

Engineering – Pharmacy colleges in Gujarat

Test procedure of GUJCET

University courses of Bharatiya Vidhyapith

What about standard 12 sciences? Interesting questionnaire.

Integrated courses newly started

Merit list, medical and engineering, 2007-08

What are the courses available after Std. 12th Arts stream?

It is very important to decide which course to select after passing out from Std. 12th Arts stream. Most of the students and their parents believe that the only alternative available after passing out from Std. 12th Arts faculty is to take up admission in B.A. This is a strong belief but it is far from being true. It is just a myth that the only available option after Std. 12th Arts is B.A. This myth has become very strong because students and their parents have never given a serious thought about the various courses available after Std. 12th Arts stream. Here is a list of universities and faculties offering degree courses after Std. 12th Arts.

Major Universities in Gujarat

Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan

Sardar Patel University, Vallabhvidhyanagar

Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat

Saurashtra University, Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar

Gujarat Vidhyapeeth, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad (Deemed)

Dr. Baba Saheb Open Universitym Shahibaug, Daffnala, Ahmedabad

Gujarat Krushi University, Sardarnager, Dantiwada, Dist. Banaskantha (Junagadh, Anand and Navsari also has branches. There are four such universities)

Ayurved University, Jamnagar

Kutch University, Bhuj ( Kutch )

Somnath Sanskrit University, Prabhaas Patan ( Veraval – Junagadh )

Ganpat University, Gavinagar Kherva ( Mehsana ) Road

Nirma University Ahmedabad ( Deemed )

CEPT University, Ahmedabad ( Deemed )

Dhirubhai Ambani University, Gandhinagar ( Deemed )

Desai University, Nadiad ( Deemed )

Sumandeep Vidhyapeeth, Pipaliya ( Vaghodia ) ( Deemed )

Sardar Patel National Institute of Technology ( SVNIT ) Surat ( Deemed )

Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar

Gujarat Petroleum Univeristy, Gandhinagar

Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad

Kadi Vishwa Vidhyalay University, Gandhinagar ( Deemed )

Moreover……

The Regional Center of Indira Gandhi National Open University

– IGNOU is located at Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Highway, Charodi, Ahmedabad. The study centers of IGNOU are established in almost all the universities. There are women’s colleges managed by S.N.D.T Mahila Vidhyapeeth, Mumbai. The B.Ed course is also offered by these colleges and there are myriad studying options available in all these universities.

Arts Faculty

The three year Bachelor of Arts degree course covers almost all the subjects studied under the Arts Faculty. Apart from the degree courses in languages, various degree courses such as Economics, History, Psychology, Sociology, Persian, Geography, Politics, Indian Philosophy etc are offered in these universities

B.A. Home Science

The B.A. with Home Science is a unique course having a distinct importance and advantages. This course offers various subjects ranging from the household management to interior decoration. The duration of the course is three years. After completion of this course, the student can develop a professional career in interior decoration and designing. The following institutes offer this course:

1 B.D. Arts College, Saankdi Sheri, Ahmedabad – 380001.

2 S. L. U. Arts College, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad – 380006.

3 Arts College, Modasa

4 Faculty of Home Science, Sayajiganj, Vadodara.

5 Z. F. Women’s College, Surat

6 Shyamaldas Arts College, Bhavnagar

7 A. K. Doshi, Women’s College, Jamnagar

8 Gujarat Agriculture University, Dantiwada ( Only for women ). The course is for a duration of three years for students qualifying Std. 12th in Science Stream. For all the other streams, the duration is for four years.

Fine Arts

This is the only course offering a bachelor degree course with Arts. This is a four year B.A degree course offering subjects such as painting, sculpture, applied art and art history. This course is offered in the following institutes:

Faculty of Fine Arts, M. S. University, Vadodara

Fine Arts College, S. P. University, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Anand

Faculty of Arts, South Gujarat University, Vallabh Vidhyanagar

Source : http://gujarat-education.gov.in/education/who_are_you/Students/index.htm
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