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Shantanu Prakash Forefront Education Guru and Mentor Dear Reader Trustee - The Millennium Schools Whether you are a student, school leaver, a university graduate, returning to work after a career break or keen to change your career path, you no doubt would like to find the job of your dreams. In addition, I am here to tell you that you can. Now is the time and you can do everything in your power to make this happen, with my tips and advice to help you? First, you must decide what it is you would like to do. What is your passion? What will make you spring out of bed in the morning? Whether it’s caring for other people, engineering ,serving delicious meals, serving indefence, teaching teenagers or crunching numbers, there is a career out that suits you and you need to work out what that is. Doing a short spell of work experience or interning can help you see what your chosen career is all about and whether it’s something you really want to do. Shadowing someone who already does the job will give you invaluable insight. Once you set your heart on something, there is no stopping you. Just make sure your CV is watertight and your interview preparation is extensive so you can win them over on the day by giving the performance of your life. Finding a job and career is exciting, and we are here to help you to do the groundwork to make it happen. There is plenty of advice on the following pages - so All the Best! Shantanu Prakash CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 5

inside 10 Choose the Career that excites you 13 13 Ace the Interview 16 Future is here is your child ready? 18 Big five Reasons consider MBA in India 20 Artificial Intelligence impacts 26 Talent Acquistion 26 Aviation Skills do you know What it Takes? 28 CHEERS! Sociable, flexible and 18 hardworking? 31 Career that offers Power and 31 Prestige 35 Plan your Studies in Australia 37 Plan your Studies in Germany 35 40 Life lessons learnt in the classroom 42 that will help in shaping a career 42 Holistic Wellness 43 Editor’s Pick 45 Counsellor’s Diary 6 | CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019

Publisher’s Note Mentor Shantanu Prakash Hello! Editorial We simplify your career decisions by connecting your natural strengths Managing Editor to help you consider the career option that excites you. Sunanda Rao Whether you are a student looking for guidance to choose your career or a newcomer to job market because you have been studying at Consulting Editors school, college or university or returning to work after a break, then Kavita Rai Career Beacon is the perfect starting point for you. Ashutosh Nanda If you are undecided about the field, you want to go into and could do with some information to point you in the right direction. If that is the Abhishek Pant case, we covered all sorts of options you can consider, from Aviation, Brewery to Company Secretary, and Futuristic Careers & Options for Conceived and Conceptualised by MBA and Overseas Education. V. Siddharth Rao Our Mentor and Guide, Mr. Shantanu Prakash - An Education Guru Art and Mentor Trustee - The Millennium Schools, sets you on the right ALT Enterprises track with his tips on why it is so important to follow your passion when choosing a career (Page 10) and Life lessons learnt in the Brand & Development classroom that will help in shaping a career (Page 40). Conccept Elsewhere in this issue, we take an in-depth look at working in the PR Agency Aviation sector, Brewery Industry & Company Secretary, the skills Apexx Media required by you and starting packages etc. (Page 26-33). Webmaster In the Overseas Education section, the Co-founder of Conccept & Amit Edumilestones have shared the study options on Germany & Australia. Uday N Jha Additionally, we are presenting the interview of IOCL Director HR Mr R.K. Mohapatra on Artificial Intelligence impacting the Talent Publication & Sales Acquisition..(Page 20), giving you a perspective of HR. Conccept Employment is the highest it has been for a decade, so if you do your Images Google & Pixabay search and prepare yourself and enthusiastic about your field to which you are applying, definitely you can Ace the interview (page 13) there Career Beacon published by is a job out with your name on it... Conccept I wish you the best of luck, Happy Reading! Printers Goel Printers Stay tuned for our next Edition on Sports Education with exclusive advice from P. Gopichand. New Delhi Sunanda Rao Email: [email protected] Website: www.conccept.in/magazine Publisher Career Beacon Founder Conccept Copyright of editorial content are held by Career Beacon The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of Shantanu Prakash or the publisher. Shantanu Prakash is not endorsing any company or product in this publication. Reproduction in whole or part is forbidden except with express permission of the publisher. It is not the intention to print any matter that discriminates on the grounds of race,age,sex,sexuality or disability. All details,information and prices are correct at the time of going to press. CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 7

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COVER STORY CHOOSE THE CAREER THAT EXCITES YOU By Shantanu Prakash that artificial environment. I later found that solving real problems and building something around opportunities Igrew up in Rourkela Odisha and then subsequently I discover is what I’m truly motivated by. Today, I’m Delhi where my dad worked for SAIL He taught fortunate to say that I have, in fact, found my passion and me to question everything around me and to take am doing what nothing at face value, He is a creative and intellectual man of principals. My mom was a dynamic individual I love—building an enterprise around a set of problems by nature, best expressed by the fact that,if she wanted that I believe need solving. something,there was no stopping her. It didn’t matter how the system worked or what people around her thought or In the interim, I continued to observe people of all ages did. She set her own rules. around me struggle with finding a job they love. In looking at my own path of getting to do what I love. These two traits—questioning everything and being unafraid to go after what I want—defined who I am. I observed four important lessons I took admission to the Shri Ram College of Commerce, 1. Follow Your Curiosity New Delhi when I was 18, I knew that I wasn’t going Even though you may not have a clear vision for your to accept an average 9-to-5 as a career. My time had to career, you are probably curious about things which may be spent on something big, all-encompassing and long or may not be obvious to you. It’s important to follow term and, most importantly, something I would be really your curiosity and uncover your less obvious interests. passionate about and could really get behind. I set out for The reason it’s important is that those interests tap into IIM Ahmedabad determined to find my passion. the unique motivations that separate you from others. Pursuing them sets you on the path of unlocking who you are and your creativity. Frequently, these will be things that do not appear pragmatic and sometimes may seem downright perky. During college days I moved quickly from one subject to A classic example is Steve Jobs’ curiosity for fonts which the next looking for my passion, taking classes ranging led him to attend a seemingly useless class on typesetting from Commerce to accountancy finally to Business and to develop his design sensibility. Later, this sensibility Management. Although learning was always fun, I just became an essential part of Apple computers and Apple’s couldn’t get sufficiently motivated by academic goals set in core differentiator in the marketplace. 10 | CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019

A good way to tune into these interests is to ask yourself “Assistant” to his title. I found that quite surprising since what you would do if you had a billion dollars. that title had never been discussed. For him, this was a way to limit the amount of responsibility he took on, as By my third year of college, I looked through the entire well as the expectations others would have of him. Since giant course catalogues and couldn’t get excited about any then, I’ve seen many examples of how people define their of the classes in it. I had sampled many of the disciplines own ceilings and avoid responsibility and growth. If you and felt that I was at a dead end. Frustrated, I finally do so by choice, I respect it. On the other hand, if you pushed myself to think about what I would be interested want more growth, then don’t hide behind the belief that in doing if money were of no concern. To my surprise, someone else needs to empower you to do what you want that led me to fantasize about computers, Education and to do. Entrepreneurship. I also realized that I perceived both of these disciplines as forbidden. I believed that my parents 4. If it is not Working, Quit Fast would disapprove and that it would be a highly impractical Many people hate their jobs and know that they want area to pursue. Yet, I also realized that I was genuinely to do something different, but stay in their hated jobs excited about the convergence of education and IT and for a long time nonetheless. Their main reason for not took the plunge which became an important stepping leaving is that they haven’t actually figured out what it is stone in my path. that they want to do. This thinking is flawed because they won’t learn or discover their ideal career or job by sitting 2. Don’t Make Money Your Primary Consideration around and thinking about it. If the current situation isn’t My startup was in New Delhi. At the time, I had a tiny working, one needs to find something else. loan from my father and limited income, and I lived with my parents in Delhi. One of the partners of my startup I personally felt people leave several jobs prematurely, not invested a small amount of money into the company—just only not knowing what they will do next, but also exit with enough to do the basics, such as open a small office in no savings to see through the period of not working. The Kalkaji. Commuting from my parents’ house was onerous very last option my staff left my startup where he found so I brought in a sleeping bag to our office and would myself wanting to do a lot more and the company not often stay at the office overnight. really needing what he wanted to give. If you’re looking to spend your life doing something you In all cases, I find his leaving was the right thing as love, the best way to start is to treat financial concerns it forced him to keep searching for his next step with as secondary. If the practicality of what you do and how urgency and to eventually found the company he now much money you earn are your primary criteria you will loves building startups. instantly limit your options to what’s predictable and getting to do what you love will be tough. On the other To conclude, I understand selecting a career path can take hand, if you allow yourself to pursue your curiosity, you weeks, months or even years as you continue learning will find yourself in the position of power and, eventually, what you want and need in a job.It’s important to note that in the position to earn money on your terms. you may have the option to change your path multiple times in your life, making the ability to choose a new Connecting to your unique interests and motivations and career is a valuable life skill. coming into your own authentic self, gives you power in your chosen discipline that others can’t claim. The reason Some of the activities you should do to help you choose a for this is the unique fit of these interests to who you are. career: For others, what you choose to do may seem like a huge chore, but for you, it won’t even feel like work. When • Perform a self-assessment. your work fits who you are so well, you stand out as being • Identify your must-haves. uniquely capable and uniquely powerful. And the better • Make a list of jobs to explore. you get at expressing yourself through your work, the • Research jobs and employers. higher your earning potential will be in that capacity. • Get training (if you need it) and update your resume. • Find and apply for jobs. 3. Your professional ceiling is set by you. • Continue growing and learning At some point in the past, I hired my first team member and didn’t give him an official title. When I started Author is Education Guru and Mentor, Trustee - The receiving email from him I noticed that he added the word Millennium Schools CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 11

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LEAD STORY By Sunanda Rao Ace the Interview Everyone has the first interview in his or her ascertain the company’s current focus. work history. With your first interview under your belt, it will get much easier. Your first Use your connections to get the inside scoop. job interview need not be the palm sweat- inducing, teeth-chattering experience you If you know someone who works in the organization are making it out to be. You have the skills, you are or who can put you in touch with a current or former hardworking, and you are perfect for the job. employee, you’ll be able to gather information that can give you an advantage over the other applicants. Sitting with a potential employer in a fluorescently lit conference room as they ask you why you are the best Check LinkedIn to see if you have contacts in the company candidate for the position takes some getting used to. you can use to get insider information. If your college has Nevertheless, as they say, practice makes perfect. an alumni network tap that, as well. Ask your connections about the interview process they went through when they Keep the following tips handy when preparing for your were hired, ask what they like — and don’t like — about first job interview, and soon you will be on your way to working for the organization, check the Glassdoor. becoming an interview enthusiast. Learn as much as you possibly can about the company and Here are the tips to help make that first interview a the job for which you’re applying. It will help you know success. what to ask, as well as giving you insight into the role. 1) Homework: Take some time to research the company, Ask yourself, “Why am I the best person for this role?” Do so that you are familiar with how they operate. There is you know someone who works at the company? Ask them a lot of company information available online. In case about the job, the interview process, and the company. if a question come that what do you know about the The more you know about the job, the easier it will be to organization, so check out the “About Us” and “Careers” answer questions about why you would be a good fit for it. section of the company website if you are interviewing with a large employer. Also, check social media pages to 3) Practice interviewing: Review typical fresher’s CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 13

interview questions and answers, then ask somebody to Here are few questions & how should you prepare for ask you similar questions so that you can practice your them answers or the best way is to use your Smartphone record your answers & play it back and you may want to review Question: How can you relate your academic experience the ten most common interview questions and your to this particular role? replies. Ms Sunanda Rao Founder Conccept says most Not every job applicant makes it to the interview round. interviewers ask this question to test how well candidate If you’ve made it this far, it means that the hiring manager can apply himself or herself. liked what he/she saw on your resume and wants to get to know you. They will ask you questions about yourself and The Panelist wants to understand how a student can apply your experiences to see if you are a good fit for the job and previous skills to new tasks versus how much they will can grow with the company. need training from us. An experienced interviewer will know how to assess your What does a recruiter look for: Specific examples on qualifications by using two common categories of job something that the candidate learnt and how it will be interview questions: behavioural and situational. applied to the job task. Few smart candidates come prepared ahead of time by reading through the bullet points on the job page’s description. This way they give a direct answer. If the job requires a candidate to be bilingual, then if they mention how many years they have studied or practised a foreign language. Question: What are you looking for in the next company you join? Ms Rao says hiring managers are looking for authenticity. They want to know why a candidate is interested in them and if they are a good fit. They also want to get a feel for the candidate understands of the company and if we can offer what they are looking for. Behavioural interview questions ask about examples What does a recruiter look for: Honest and genuine of past performance. “Hiring managers use behavioural reply. We prepare tyros to read the website and social questions as they recognize past performance is a good media posts to understand the company culture. If the indicator of future performance,” company has a social mission, then we expect them to say that they want to work for an employer who shares your Situational questions ask about how you would act in passion for giving back. a hypothetical situation. “While the responses to these questions can demonstrate a candidate’s knowledge and Question: What is your biggest regret or failure? understanding of the best practice, it doesn’t require them to provide specific examples. Mr Saurabh Deep Singhla CHRO ECOM Express Gurgaon says hiring managers are looking to understand how students react to failure and how they deal when things do not go as planned. They also test if candidate can take personal accountability when required. In addition, if they have high goals or ambitions. Author is Founder & Publisher – Conccept & Career Beacon How you should answer: Mr.Singhla says the best answer 14 | CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019

to this question he received is in IIM Kashipur with a the result was. Always end with a positive, successful specific example that shows what the student learnt. solution, or provide what you learned from that specific Candidate prepared ahead of time with an example of situation. something that happened in his college, and thereafter on a project or during the last semester. He failed in an Most Importantly “When the hiring manager asks: ‘Do important test, and then he answered by explaining how you have any questions for me?’ we expect candidates candidate changed his study habits to get a better grade on to take out their notes and ask some specific questions the next one. about what they do. This shows your interest,” Kristi Jones, Director of talent acquisition at Spring Venture Question: What are your salary requirements? Group says. “It shows that you did some homework and preparation prior to the interview and that you took Sunanda says, the candidate should always be prepared to initiative in searching for additional information.” answer this, noting that it’s better to be prepared than to improvise an answer. With a little practice and preparation, you will be on your way to having a great first interview. Moreover, remember, “Not being ready or refusing to discuss what candidate even if you do not get the first job you interview for, do not wants in detail can lead to disaster,” she says. “Never leave give up. The above pointers will help you practise interview- it in the hands of the company to determine your worth. ing, so you will be more comfortable with the process. Say what you want and then be prepared to negotiate.” Last but not least Dress appropriately. Choose simple and How you should answer: Conduct research on the appropriate attire for the position you are interviewing average salary for this role in location. Tell them what you for. If you are not sure what to wear, ask an adult family expect to make and why. If you have years of experience member, teacher, or guidance counsellor. Look at what in the field, mention that. If they ask a follow-up question, you should not wear to a first job interview, as well. such as, “How did you come up with that salary?” you will then be prepared to reference the research you conducted. Design all smart answers in advance You will face these questions—and more like them— Question: Tell me about a time you had to work on a because hiring managers need to know that the person project where one team member was not pulling their they hire has both feet planted firmly on the ground. weight. What role did you play? The key to having a successful interview—whether it’s According to Scott Gordon, VP of talent solutions at Vaco, your first or your fiftieth—is to prepare ahead of time, hiring managers use this question to understand past dress appropriately, and try to stay calm. behaviour in order to determine future work performance. They will test how candidate will perform on a team and Practising answering interview questions beforehand is simulating how you would perform in a real-life situation. helpful. “We’re looking to learn if you are a team player, if you take Credit initiative and how you follow through,” explains Gordon. Kristi Jones, Director of talent acquisition at Spring Venture Group How you should answer: Give a specific example. You Saurabh Deep Singhla CHRO at E Com Express should have one prepared ahead of time to explain what Scott Gordon, VP of talent solutions at Vaco happened, how you handled the confrontation and what Sunanda Rao Founder Conccept CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 15

FUTURISTIC CAREER FUTURE IS HERE IS YOUR CHILD READY? By 9 Futuristic Jobs we could see by 2030 Students today are under a lots of pressure to 1. Tele-surgeon: These surgeons operate on people streamline their career path at an early age,” Turner remotely with robotic tools instead of human hands. says. “Many are expected to determine their field of expertise in high school, and this often leads to 2. Nostalgist: Nostalgist will be the interior designers unnecessary anxiety and stress.” specialized to recreate memories for retired people. The elderly of 2030 who don’t want to reside in a typical NCCN aims to encourage students to explore different “retirement village” will have the luxury of living in a areas of study that they may not have even imagined. By space inspired by their favourite decade or place. highlighting the skills and education required to pursue these jobs, we hope to give students the tools they need to 3. Re-wilder: These professionals were formally called build their own unique education and career paths. “farmers.” The role of the rewilder, however, is not to raise food crops, but rather to undo environmental damage to It is also important for students and parents to start the countryside caused by people, factories, cars, etc thinking about jobs that might exist after15 or 20 years for financial reasons, the research has indicated that it’s 4. Simplicity expert: The simplicity experts of 2030 are increasingly critical to have a post-secondary education, interested in looking at how businesses can simplify and which also means that one should start saving for their education as early as possible. 16 | CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019

streamline their operations. For instance, they can reduce 15 administrative steps to three, or four interviews to one, or three days of work to a half hour. 5. Garbage designer: To find creative ways to turn the by- products of the manufacturing process into high-quality materials for making another entirely separate product. 6. Robot counsellor: In 2030, robots will play a greater part in providing home care and services than they do today. The robot counsellor will be a resource for picking the right bot for a family, by observing how the family interacts and identifying their needs and lifestyle. 7. Healthcare navigator: To teach patients and their loved ones about the ins and outs of a complicated medical system. The navigator also helps people to manage their contact with the medical system with the least amount of stress and delay. It is all about encouraging students to explore different areas of study that they may not have even imagined. “By highlighting the skills and education required to pursue these jobs, we hope to give students the tools they need to build their own unique education and career paths.” It’s also important for students and The National Career Counsellors Network is a National parents to start thinking about jobs Centre for Grooming Young Leaders and the National that might exist in 15 or 20 years for Apex body of professionals committed to promoting financial reasons, she adds. the Mentors, Counsellors and awareness movement in the country as well as enhancing the capability of career 8. Solar technology specialist: These specialists will counsellors professionals to compete globally, thereby own a land where they can manage a large spread of creating value for society. National Career Counselling solar grids, to sell the harvested power to stations and Network is committed to the Career Guidance through other communities - or they may work as consultants in education, training, research and experience sharing. cities and other urban spaces, helping building owners to By 2020 NCCN will be an autonomous, not-for-profit, design, build, and maintain solar panels. professionally managed organization, playing a catalyst role in grooming Young Leaders for Tomorrow. It has 9. Aquaponic fish farmer: In 2030, populations of wild over 200 members representing universities, Schools, fish are disappearing - so new production methods Institutions, and individual players including Government, like aquaponics will step in to replace fish that we can MSME and NGOs spread across 3 Chapters in India and no longer catch in the wild. Aquaponics combines fish serves as a reference point for Career Counsellors in India. farming with gardening, where plants grow over water to cover its surface, while fish live below. The plants return CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 17 oxygen to the water, and the fish produce waste that provides fertilizer for the plants.

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Indian MBA programs traditionally struggle to attract around $55,000, compares to an estimate of $80,000 for an international students, but that could be set to change MBA from Wharton (excluding living expenses). According to the Graduate Management Admission The Financial Times Global MBA ranking puts ISB’s Council (GMAC) the administrator of the GMAT exam, average salary increase post MBA at 187%, in the top 3 Asia featured two countries with a strong appetite for MBA programs for salary increases globally. Graduates the GMAT. Chinese professionals accounted for 71,223 from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad GMAT test-takers in 2018 – or 29.3% of the world’s total. earn an average salary of $186,170, placing the school in India produced 32,425 GMAT test-takers, scored a 583. the top six MBA programs for average salaries globally. A GMAT score report is a sign of a candidate’s interest in That is a higher average salary than both the University of a school—but just 1% of scores sent to Indian programs Chicago, Booth, and INSEAD. were from non-Indian citizens. 3. Jobs Indian School of Business, India’s entrepreneurial culture Like many of the counterpart MBA programs in the West, and booming tech sectors make an attractive destination Indian programs also have a high focus on employability. for management education, but it has traditionally failed to attract international MBA students in large numbers. 4. Startups India is currently one of the fastest-growing and India’s reputation as a study destination for international most dynamic economies in the world, with students is still limited, but with the growth of the Indian corporate expansions, as well as a family business and economy, this could be set to change. entrepreneurial ventures, contributing to the array of opportunities available to enterprising business students. Here are five reasons why you should study an MBA in India: The focus on entrepreneurship looks to set an increase, as it is becoming a major trend in management education 1. Top-ranked business schools across India. There are a number of good business schools to choose Key Facts percentage startup growth from; however, four business schools consistently rank in the Financial Times top 100 Global MBA Rankings. • 108 % increase in the number of advanced tech startups Indian School of Business (ISB) comes in at number 24 in • 50 Total startup funding the 2019 ranking. The Indian Institute of Management’s • USD 4.2 billion Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta rank in the top 50 • Number of startups founded 1,200 globally. • Number of unicorns 8 The relative lack of international students creates an 5. A unique perspective opportunity for those applying outside of India to get into MBA curriculum in India is not different from MBA top schools. anywhere else in the world, and yet are very different. They are a good blend of quality academic rigour combined 2. Return on investment with an ability to get things done. The key differentiator Calculating the return on investment (ROI) is an when it comes to graduate management education in India important factor in choosing an MBA program is that students get access to the India-centric content that they need in order to succeed in the country. The cost of MBA education in India’s business schools is a fraction of what management education costs in the US or India is a country with 29 states, each differing from the UK. The ISB estimates the annual cost of education to be other in terms of language, culture, customs, etc The ability to manage this diversity comes naturally to someone who studies here. All of the above contributes to the distinctive character of Indian business education. Author is Founder & Publisher – Conccept & Career Beacon CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 19

FACE-TO-FACE IMINAPAATCREQCTLUTILFSIISIGCTTEIAINAOLLNCEENT Mr Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra (RKM) Director HR, IOCL the Keynote speaker at FICCI Talent Acquisition Conference’19 interacted with Founder of Conccept Sunanda Rao (SR) and shared his views on the present scenario of Talent Acquisition & other aspects of HR.

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SR: What is the present scenario of made hastily due to time constraints less likely for unfit people to apply for Talent Acquisition as per you and pressures of a current opening. openings. on a holistic way? It simply cannot be an afterthought or a low priority. A long-term vision With that change alone, HR RKM: Technology has revolutionized for the company typically supports departments have seen less time talent acquisition like never the use of a talent acquisition strategy wasted on castaway resumes. before. Process of Talent Acquisition to ensure growth and future success. Efficiency has thus been improved. itself has undergone a huge change I After all, people are the biggest and Through a simplified recruitment can define the present scenario in 3 most important asset and they should process, HR departments have had phases be recruited with utmost thought and more time to focus on intra-company care. matters and making their collective a • Phase 1 - Requirement of Talent better one. • Phase 2 - Process of Talent Phase 2 The process of Talent Acquisition is Social media has turned profiles into Acquisition changing as well. The way we recruit resumes that are available around the • Phase 3 - Target & Talent has changed. A decade or so ago, clock. With an informal platform, hiring was just about right credentials. companies can come off as more availability as of now Future employees were judged solely attractive to potential candidates and on their work experience, certificates attract much better and more filtered Phase 1 and every other tangible thing they offers. The requirement of the organisation can possibly acquire. is changing, now talent is no longer Phase 3 required for a specific job. In Nowadays, things have changed, Target & Talent Availability past few years we focused on job and there are many more variables requirements; however, the paradigm to consider. Personality, charisma, Though the Future is empowered is changing now as more and more potential and ability to learn fast are by technology, the ‘human touch’ organizations are now focussing on much more valuable than credentials. will gain even more importance. “Organisational cultural fitment”. Millennials are the new workforce Social recruitment is one of the fastest for future; hence organisations must We understand that businesses growing process of talent acquisition. be willing to introspect and evaluate cannot innovate, grow, and While it’s not a new concept, it has their current realities. Businesses outperform their competitors if they seen substantial growth in the last should operate with an understanding don’t have the right people in the few years. HR professionals have seen that more than one option can be workforce. To realize success in the the value and the influence of social evaluated simultaneously. future, one must have talented and media and have started implementing innovative individuals helping them it in their recruitment processes. Further, leaders must be conscious of achieve business goals. Organisations Social media is an important because how they can use foresight, hindsight understand this fact and that’s why it gives recruitment a new, not yet and insight to have more choices, they are investing in the best methods seen, informal hue. Through the as well as be empathetic to others to win over top talent. availability of information through and their views. Leaders will need to social media, recruiters and managers be comfortable with not having all Talent acquisition is not only can find out more about their of the answers. It is also important about filling current positions; it’s candidates, than probably what they for leaders to be coached, reverse about taking a long-term strategic can acquire in an hour’s interview. mentored and to constantly seek view in terms of the requirement feedback in order to find and cement for future positions as well. It’s Job advertising has become easier. their true purpose more about building top talent With targeted marketing via within the Company rather than Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, SR: With AI used in the screening simply recruiting for current job companies can reach the right people, of CV’s some of the best of opportunities. at the right time and at the right the candidates are not picked how place. The Internet-based method should we add H - Humane factor to Prioritizing talent acquisition is vital of advertising job openings makes it the Selection processes? to the business because the right people are vital to the business’s future success. Decisions shouldn’t be 22 | CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019

RKM: In the world of AI recruitment, the human touch is still essential. A significant development in the job recruitment industry has seen increased automation throughout the hiring process. The use of AI continues to expand and it is certainly saving precious hours and energy of talented recruiters – both internal and external – thereby allowing them to spend more time into human decision-making activities, where they can add more value. Humans are more flexible than AI. Learning algorithms are only as strong as the data they use. AI, therefore, is capable of making mistakes when attempt- ing to sift through data. But, lacking human emotional capacity, AI isn’t able to understand and adapt based on feedback and has a limited concept of consequences. If a machine is determining a hiring decision based on a faulty dataset, it will have limited means of correcting itself. In fact, in many cases, mistakes based on the data are reinforced as the machine has no means to understand and improve itself. Compare this to humans, who through trial and error become better employees or face the risk of job termination. Let us take an example from the field of Medicine AI can diagnose a patient in 6 minutes but if a Doctor analyses it can do it better though it may take longer with root cause analysis. Thus, we really cannot remove H from HR. Furthermore, businesses have much more control over their employees’ ability to learn and adapt over time. Professional development programs allow employees to become more qualified– not from more data in one area but exposure to many aspects of work. Through programs such as these, humans have an advantage over machines by being able to adapt and grow professionally. Human flexibility is a special advantage that will be difficult for AI to defeat. Technology is enabling new capabilities in the recruitments. However, prematurely using it as a ‘cure-all’ can be harmful. As AI and other technologies develop, finding the most effective balance between human and machine is critical – and there may be no better way of determining the appropriate balance than a human. SR: What is your message to people who failed once in some job or Interview how should they take failure as? CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 23

About Mr Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra Rendezvous Mr Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra Key Professional Accomplishments: • Additional key positions held Age 55 o Chairman – Lanka IOC (Indian Oil’s subsidiary in Hometown Bhubaneswar Sri Lanka) Values Most Transperency & Integrity o State Head – West Bengal State Office of IndianOil’s Marketing Division Passionate pursuits Reading o Managing Director – Indian Oil (Mauritius) Ltd. Greatest Influencer while Father and Science (Indian Oil’s subsidiary) growing up Teacher • Major Professional Interventions o Nation Building: Active contribution in Pradhan Greatest influencer for his Would be unfair to name Mantri Ujjwala Yojana o Business Strategy: One of the chief architects of career today just a few the introductory auto fuel quality upgradation programmes for Oil Marketing Companies in Sports he follows Cricket and Football India o HR Transformation: Reshaping the HR policies, Favourite Books (Any 2) My Experiments with e-Learning, HR facilitator and a move towards an Truth by Mahatma integrated talent management system Gandhi Originals by Adam Grant RKM: Failure is life’s great teacher; it’s nature’s chisel that upsets, setbacks, and failures. It’s not as glamorous to talk chips away at all the excess, stripping down egos as about those things. Celebrate your failure successfully and it moulds and shapes us through divine intentions. learn from it & do not repeat the instance to fail again. Without failure, we’d be less capable of compassion, Pushing forward and not giving up is possibly one of the empathy, kindness, and achievement; we would be less best ways to recover from failure. Remember, it’s not a likely to reach for the moon and the stars. It is equally true failure unless you throw in that proverbial towel and important for an organisation as well as for an individual. wholeheartedly give up forever. But failure should occur only once - repeating a failure is the real failure. SR: How much is too much on Social Media for branding oneself & what is the effect on the But, for those who have known true failure, and have candidature if you were to hire the candidate who is too bounced back from it, understand that failure in life is much on Social Media? necessary for success. Sure, failing hurts. In fact, it cuts deep like a razor, slicing its way to our inner core. Yet, it’s RKM: It is a dicey question necessary. There are 2 sides of it And the most successful people in life have failed the One side most times. If you try to go through life without failing at A recent study by the Society For Human Resource anything, then you’re not really living a life at all. Taking Management (SHRM) found that 84% of employers risks and falling down flat on our faces is part of life; it recruit via social media and 43% of employers screen job makes us into who we are. candidates through social networks and search engines. My message to youngsters is - Society tends to celebrate And what they find could give you a leg up, but it could the successes rather than highlighting the epic journeys also disqualify a candidate from their dream job. towards success that are filled with trials, tribulations, The same study found 36% of companies have actually 24 | CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019

disqualified job candidates after doing an online search or It is a chance to show companies that the candidate is a viewing an applicant’s social media. full package, as compared to a one-dimensional resume. It’s all about the quality of the posts and the reach of Employers search for a few key items when researching their social circle. candidates via social networking sites as good signs to hire: • Information that supports their qualifications for the The Flipside Human connectivity is evolving at an exponential job rate. It also means that when we are online someone, • If the candidate has a professional online persona at all somewhere is watching what we’re doing, what we’re • What other people are posting about the candidates saying and what we’re posting. • For any reason at all not to hire a candidate • And they aren’t stopping there either – few are using Because of the higher level of visibility social media brings to our lives, it’s important to apply the golden online search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Bing rules of etiquette, manners and respect to your online to research candidates as well. life just as you do in real life, thus ensuring that you build and maintain your personal and professional Employers are interested in how you use social media to brand. interact, build relationships and express your creativity— you don’t need thousands of Twitter followers to get this Online negativity can adversely influence both your done. Make sure you’re using social media to connect personal and professional branding. with influencers, industry leaders, organizations and publications in your field. On personal social networks like Facebook and Twitter, posting negative comments online can be viewed as Employers also want to see you participating in relevant passive aggression or simply being mean-spirited. online groups and the type of content you share and comment on. This is your chance to show what type of On professional platforms like LinkedIn, any postings contributions you’d bring to a company. Hence, keep your that portray you as anything less than calm, cool and commentary professional and make sure you’re adding collected should never see the light of day. value to the discussion. Companies routinely search personal and professional One has to commit to the online brand, even if it’s sharing social sites as part of background checks for prospective or reposting on social media a few times a week. When employees. researching candidates, TA teams review the social media channels to determine if the candidate posts smart, Too much of Information (TMI) can be dangerous too. humourous, insightful, interesting or creative content, especially on Twitter and Instagram. BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES There are a variety of ways for partners to work with Career Beacon Magazine on both Barter and commercial levels. So whether you want to advertise with us online, in print or digital editions; sponsor our email newsletter; enhance your directory presence online or offer a barter partnership for your relevant event, product, service we definitely want to hear from you. We have a fantastic reach and would love to position you in front of our network. To find out more please contact us: [email protected]|9891258065|9899117544 CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 25

CHRONICLE CAREER LIBRARY AVIATION SKILLS DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT TAKES? For any job, you will be required to have a relevant Communication skills skillset, and the world of aviation is no exception. It’s fairly obvious that aviation professionals need to In fact, lacking some of these skills could be the have exceptional communication skills during normal difference between a life and death situation. flight conditions and in emergency situations. Poor communication is cited as a factor for accidents, such In the modern world of recruitment, professional skill sets as the Two aeroplanes collided on the tarmac at John F. are just as important as any qualifications or experience, Kennedy Airport in Jan’2018 morning amid rampant as they are vital to the candidate’s success within their delays caused by a powerful Northeast winter storm. The role. Speaking at India Education summit many speakers captain of one plane mistakenly believed that air traffic claimed that today’s employers struggled to find employees control had issued him clearance to take off. The plane as the skills system lacked ‘rigour and responsiveness.’ So, thus went on to collide with another plane, which was if you’re thinking about joining the aviation industry, or awaiting takeoff in foggy conditions. wanting to climb the career ladder. Analyzing and evaluating skills Being able to evaluate information to establish certain Seven essential skills that every aviation facts and principles are key strengths for anyone within professional. the aviation industry. Though tragic, the Tenerife airport disaster did lead experts on to review all their procedures, including the importance of standardized phraseology 26 | CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019

in radio communications being emphasized. On a Global skills day to day basis, pilots are faced with many split- Working in the aviation industry will bring you into second decisions that can affect the fate of everyone on direct contact with different ethnic backgrounds from board. For example, by analysing a change in weather around the world, so global skills are essential. Having conditions, they can then react accordingly via their an awareness and understanding of different cultural training and experience. viewpoints and communicating respectfully will give you a significant competitive edge in the aviation job Interpersonal & sensitivity skills market. Whilst flying as a First Officer in Greece, Marcus Interpersonal skills also include effective communication Lindblom tried to notify the ground crew that he required skills, whether it be a simple or complex message. 5 tons of fuel by signalling with his whole hand (one The importance of effective communication is of finger for each ton required) with his palm facing forward. particular importance due to the level of responsibility However, in Greece, this is deemed as a rude gesture of human life and the continual shift towards automated which resulted in the ground handler denying his request procedures. Also known as ‘emotional intelligence,’ and looking the other way. Fortunately, the Captain interpersonal sensitivity is the ability to respect and being had experienced this before and advised Lindblom open to another person’s viewpoint. It has fast become accordingly. This example just goes to show how essential one of the most important skills of the 21st century and global skills really are. is highly sought after in leadership positions. Flexibility skills Teamwork skills For any business to grow, it needs to change and evolve. Working as part of a team is a vital skill needed in The future of aviation is expected to be turbulent with most professions. Being a good team player requires a new wave of technological innovation and changes in cooperation, patience, identifying common goals and geopolitics. A report by Right Management found that working collaboratively towards them. When you’re 91% of hiring managers will only recruit on the candidate’s flying the skies, it’s vital that the whole team cooperate ability to deal with change and uncertainty. together to ensure a safe journey for everyone. Time management skills It’s also important to accept responsibility for your Time management skills are exceptionally important to failings within a team setup. During flight training, airlines that are measured by their On-Time performance. students are actively encouraged to take responsibility for Any delay caused to a flight is a waste of valuable resources their actions and decisions. and may cost the airline in fines. An airline that has a bad reputation for always being delayed or causing passengers The future of aviation is to miss connecting flights may result in a loss of business expected to be turbulent with as passengers seek to fly with a more reliable airline. a new wave of technological Thus, time management skills in their workforce are of innovation and changes in paramount importance. geopolitics. A report by Right Management found that 91% Apart from the above skills you need to know if you are of hiring managers will only meant for this career and is this your passion? recruit on the candidate’s ability to deal with change and It’s not too late take up a psychometric assessment and uncertainty. discover if you have the innate desire backed by aptitude and Occupational Interest. CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 27

CHRONICLE CAREER LIBRARY Sociable, flexible and hardworking? Have you ever considered looking at the pub and brewery industry for employment? You will be surprised with the job opportunities it offers! 28 | CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019

Pub culture is catching up in India so much Career Progression Bar work appeals to many people as so that many pubs and bars have refurbished a form of casual employment. However, there are career themselves entirely with a classy facelift and opportunities and, with experience, you can graduate to some live music to meet the demands of pub management level or even become a publican and run hoppers. Conventional fine dining does not your own pub. interest youngsters anymore as they are no longer subdued in expressing their emotions openly, be it drinking or Earning Potential Annual salaries start from around INR smoking in public. Even the ladies have joined the league 4,20,000, rising to around INR 8,40,000 for a bar manager. of cocktail and liquor lovers. In total there are 4858 pubs in India few have closed however, our appetite for beer is actually on the increase. In recent years, India has seen massive growth in breweries, especially those of the ‘micro’ variety. There are more than 131 operating breweries in India today. With a sector that’s adapting to need and an increase in breweries, there come increased job opportunities. If you enjoy serving the public, can work flexible hours or have a passion for beer, there are lots of positions to suit all skills. From bar staff to microbrewer, here are just some of the jobs available to you. Bar Staff Waiting Staff You need to be unflappable to work behind a bar, especially Working on your feet all day may not be everyone’s cup a busy one. As a front of house staff, your job is to create of tea, but a job as waiting staff can be a very sociable the right impression and make customers feel welcome, as type of employment, and it’s often flexible enough to fit well as serve them the right drinks. Bar work isn’t a nine- around other commitments. It may involve working shifts, to-five job, so it’s ideal if you’re not a morning person. including evenings and weekends, making it a good source of casual employment. Skills Required Good people skills are key, as is flexibility, as bar work often entails evening and weekend shifts. Skills Required Although the job does not require specific A good memory for orders and reasonable numeracy qualifications, there are relevant apprenticeships available. skills are important. You need to be aged at least 18 to You’ll need a good standard of maths and English, and work in a pub unsupervised, although you can start previous customer service experience will stand you in an apprenticeship at 16. This allows you to work in the good stead. Good people skills are essential, as is being kitchen or serve alcohol but only with the supervision of able to stay calm under pressure when faced with a busy the manager/licensee. restaurant or an awkward customer. Career Progression With experience, you could progress to Head Waiter/Waitress or Restaurant Supervisor. Earning Potential Annual salaries start from INR 1,44,000, rising to INR 3,00,000/- as a head waiter/waitress. Tips may help to boost your income, and you may be offered free restaurant meals or snacks during your breaks. Brewery Worker If you want to learn the tricks of the trade, a Brewery Worker is a good starting point, as your job will focus on the beer-making process from start to finish. Skills required: Couch potatoes need not apply, as CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 29

this job is a relatively physical one. You also need to be (pbcbreweryinstallations.com) will cost you INR 2 Lakhs practical, numerate and have good concentration and & License fees of INR 25000, and then you have pay for communication skills. There are no set entry requirements space, bottling equipment, marketing and more – not to but some employers may ask for Class X (Grades 6.4 mention finding outlets prepared to stock and sell it. CGPA) especially in maths and English. Prior experience in brewing or distilling would be an advantage. Publican Running a pub isn’t for the faint-hearted, but if you are Career Progression With experience, you could become not afraid of hard work, have excellent people skills and a a supervisor. Further training could lead to a career as a good head for business, it might just be your calling. technical or craft brewer. Skills Required: You will need to be well organised and a Earning Potential Salaries start from around INR 2, good leader, with the ability to manage a team. Experience 40,000, rising to INR 3, 00,000 with experience. in bar work and customer service is vital. To become a tenant or leaseholder and run a pub for a brewery, you’ll need the experience to demonstrate you can run a pub successfully. Some larger chains offer graduate management trainee schemes, which require a degree or Diploma. However, just about anyone who has enough money can buy and run a pub. Microbrewer Career Progression: If you own your own pub, there are A microbrewery is an independent brewery that produces no limits to what you can achieve. You could even end up a small amount of beer, focusing on flavour and technique owning a chain. rather than quantity. Earning Potential: Publicans employed by a brewery earn Skills Required You need to learn the art of brewing. You INR 2,00,000 to INR 50,00,00 depending on the size and can do this on a short course (try Brewlab or Brew School) success of the pub. But you can earn far more as the owner or, if you have the time, you can even do a degree, such of a successful pub. Some breweries offer bonus schemes, as Gargi Institute Nashik; VSI Pune; NSI Kanpur; GNDU free accommodation and living expenses. (B. TECH. (SUGAR & ALCOHOL TECHNOLOGY) ; SRM University offers Diploma in Brewery Management Taking into rapidly growing Craft Brewing Industry in the and many international universities offer the graduate country, Recently SRM University has come up to offer a programs in brewery. Niagara College offers Brewmaster Diploma in Craft Brewing programme. and Brewery Operations Management at their campus in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. The program is highly Pro Tip: Build up some experience by working first for regarded. Admission is competitive. Persistence and a local brewer to learn the ins-and-outs of the industry patience are key, as is a good head for business if you’re or go to school to earn a degree in microbrewing. Serve going to make a profit. You should also be aware that the as a judge on a beer tasting panel or work as a server in job requires a lot of both heavy lifting and cleaning. a brewpub. Start brewing beer at home to fine-tune your techniques and develop a unique brew. Career Progression The independent brewery community is flourishing, so if people are drinking and enjoying your beer, the sky’s the limit! There is a real sense of support among brewers so seek out others for advice and guidance. Earning Potential It depends on the success of your It’s not too late take up a psychometric assessment and product. You need to take your start-up costs into account. discover if you have the innate desire backed by aptitude The smallest brewing kit from PBC Brewery Installations and Occupational Interest. 30 | CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019

CHRONICLE CAREER LIBRARY Career that offers Power and Prestige We all dream of a career with the position of power and prestige. If one has Perseverance, hardworking and Aptitude for Continuous Learning then Company Secretary is a great option to pursue. Company Secretary (CS) acts a bridge between the I read somewhere “where there is a law, there is scope for company and its Board of directors, shareholders, Company Secretary”. Company Secretary deal with legal government and regulatory authorities. The aspects in the management of a company. company secretary has to impart various services ranging from advising the companies on good governance To become a successful CS, mere studies are not sufficient. practices, compliance of legal and procedural aspects, You also need competence with numbers, analytic, arbitration, negotiation and conciliation in commercial interactive and linguistic skills, among others. disputes between the parties to finance, accounting, taxation and management services. The company CS is responsible for carrying out finance, accounts, legal, secretary is responsible for the efficient administration administrative and personnel functions in addition to his of a company, particularly with regard to ensuring secretarial duties compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and for ensuring that decisions of the board of directors The role starts from the very moment when the idea of are implemented. the formation of a company is conceived. However, a company secretary’s actual function varies from company to company The responsibilities in a large or medium-firm include incorporation, public issues including listing of shares and debentures, processing of applications for managerial appointments, remuneration, inter-corporate investments and loans, conduct of board and general meeting and maintenance of records, filing returns, preparation of project financing, acting as internal legal advisor and representative when needed.

The Integrated Company Secretary Course is an interactive programme focusing on experiential learning and combining classroom lectures, discussion, class exercise, case studies, visits, practical sessions, internship etc. How to get there? Entry CS Graduation CS Course Goal Path 1: CS Foundation* Any Executive>Profes- Company Std XII sional Secretary Stream : Any Path 2: Foundation Graduation Entrance test Goal CS/CA/CMA Any subject 50% Std XII **Intgr CS Company Stream : Any course> 3yr CS tr Secretary Graduates in any discipline (except Fine Arts) with Career Progression - Company Secretary is recognized as min aggregate 50% can enrol in the Executive program. Key Managerial Personnel along with the Chief Executive Professional Program is pursued after clearing the Officer/Managing Director/Manager, whole-time Executive Programme. Finally an internship has to be director and Chief Financial Officer according to section completed. 203. Company Secretary is required to be mandatorily appointed in every company. The Integrated Company Secretary Course is an interactive programme focusing on experiential learning and Earning Potential - A qualified CS can earn anything combining classroom lectures, discussion, class exercise, between Rs.25,000 to 50,000 in their initial stage and I case studies, visits, practical sessions, internship etc. have personally seen them reaching Rs. 40 Lakhs per annum package. Employment Opportunities • Independent advisory capacity and support for The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) www. icsi.edu/ constituted under an Act of Parliament i.e. the procedures of licenses, registrations, loans, taxes, Company Secretaries Act, 1980 (Act No. 56 of 1980) is partnership deeds etc. the only recognized professional body in India to develop • Company Secretary firms and regulate the profession of Company Secretaries in • Administrators in business firms India and awards the certificate bestowing the designation • Government grades 1-1V in the Accounts Branch of the of Company Secretary to a candidate qualifying for the Central Company Law Service of the Department of membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of Company Affairs India. • Firms listed on the stock market • Financial Advisor Admission to the CS course is open throughout the year. • Specialists in banks in the fields of Finance, Accounts, Examinations are held twice a year in June & December Law and Merchant Banking • An organization whose affairs are conducted by boards, The ROI -Return on Investment in education line, councils and other corporate structures e.g. companies, definitely CS ranks among the top. cooperative societies, trusts, associations, federations, commissions, board etc. It’s not too late take up a psychometric assessment and • As experts to the developing countries of Asia, Africa discover if you have the innate desire backed by aptitude and Latin America and Occupational Interest. • Self- employment (practice) • Research 32 | CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019



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OVERSEAS EDUCATION PLAN YOUR STUDIES IN AUSTRALIA By Kavita Rai Iam glad to receive an email from There are 37 government-funded universities Ankit, wishing me on Teacher’s day. located in Australia and 2 private universities. In Dec’18 Ankit registered with for You will also find a number of another a Career Mentoring Session, after specialist higher education institutions. There the Psychometric Assessment, we scheduled a Saturday afternoon are 25 Australian institutions in the 2019 for one to one discussion, Ankit is QS World University Rankings top 500, 7 of bright student with an investigative personality with eye for perfection which are in the top 100. and high quality. Pursuing his final semester of BBA and was tangled that needed clarifications, so I sending him to a new country. about his next career step. With suggested him to visit my friend who high aspiration, he was hesitant works for a company that has a direct We spoke about how the world is about himself in getting into highly license with multiple Australian now a global village and Australia competitive world to get into a reputed Universities. most culturally diverse nations in the college. He had an innate desire to world. Even if he moves to any part pursue his Masters in overseas, but After a fortnight, Ankit called me of India, he needs to start making was not sure if he can make it. sounded contended, focussed, as he own association and identity. He was took the decision to pursue MPA – quick to understand and embrace the During the session I suggested him Masters in Professional Accounting, idea of being global citizen. Then we few countries but Australia seemed one of the most popular course in spoke about using the time to prepare to be his obvious choice for multiple Australia. Being a single child his himself with life Skills needed to reasons. Being a detailed oriented family was hesitant to his decision of sustain in overseas. person, he had number of questions CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 35

Afte another session of mentoring he was a confident person. Looking forward for to Education in Australia. It gives me immense satisfaction to see a talent meeting right opportunities. Ankit met with my friend again to discover more about Australia. For my readers I am sharing few facts that will help you to pick Australia as your next destination for higher studies. Australia boasts an excellent education system, offering high-quality education for fair tuition fees. There are 37 government-funded universities located in could help to fund your studies and living costs. These Australia and 2 private universities. You will also find a might be offered by an Australian universities, or by an number of another specialist higher education institutions. independent funding body. There are 25 Australian institutions in the 2019 QS World University Rankings top 500, 7 of which are in the top 100. In order to fund your studies, you are able to work part- The highest-ranked of these is The Australian National time. If you are studying for an undergraduate degree, you University, which is placed at 24th. The next highest- are able to work up to 40 hours per fortnight during term- ranked is the University of Melbourne, which is placed time. If you are studying for masters or doctorate degree, at 39th, and the University of Sydney, which is placed at you are allowed to work unlimited hours, as long as you 42nd. are meeting your coursework requirements. If you have to take part in a mandatory work placement for your degree, As an international student, you will be liable to pay a full this does not count towards your 40 hours per fortnight. tuition fee for your course. For an undergraduate bachelor degree, this can be between A$15,000 and A$33,000. In order to study in Australia, you will need to obtain a For a master’s degree, this can be between A$20,000 and student visa. With a student visa, you will be permitted to A$37,000. For a doctoral degree, this can be between study for up to five years, at a recognised higher education A$14,000 and A$37,000. These tuition estimates do not institution. To be eligible to apply for a visa, you will need account for higher value courses, such as veterinary to be enrolled in a higher education course in Australia. science or medicine. For fee information about these types If you will be under the age of 18 when you commence of course, please visit the institution website. You might your studies, you will need to provide information about also be interested in an international scholarship, which your living and welfare arrangements. It is also important that you have to make the arrangements for the adequate health cover for the entire duration of your stay. Most courses are taught in English, and it is likely that you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as part of the entry requirements like ILETS. The level of language proficiency will depend on where you choose to study. Institutions in Australia offer a wide variety of courses and degrees, so international students can easily find the school and field that are right for them. The first decision international students have to make while choosing a degree program in which school caters most to their needs and interests. Students can choose between universities, vocational education, and English language training. If necessary, it is easy for students to move between one qualification level and from one institution to another. Author is Counsellor, Career Mentor and Career Coach 36 | CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019

OVERSEAS EDUCATION PLAN YOUR STUDIES IN GERMANY STEP-BY-STEP ALL YOU SHOULD KNOW FOR THE STUDIES IN GERMANY By Vipin Prasanth We present you a simplified route for studies in Once you identify, you can clearly focus on a smaller list of Germany. Follow these steps one by one to universities that seem ideal for you. You can either decide keep a track of where you are right now and to focus on just one university or apply to several that you what you need to do to turn your dream of studying in like best to increase your chances of securing admission. Germany as reality. Identifying a university and study program is very Step 1 Identify a study program. important because it determines everything. As Career guidance experts we suggest you think about the study program for at least 6 months in advance for There are over 380 officially recognized universities finalizing your decision. This period will allow you to scan throughout Germany, and they offer a total of over 17,000 all the German universities that offer courses related to study programmes. your desired professional field. Step 2 Meet the requirements Once you have identified your study program and the university you must check out all the requirements. For this purpose, you can refer to the university website and their admission section, for more details you may also contact the university directly. CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 37

Step 3 Learn the Language You must submit your application once the call for In Germany, most undergraduate courses are taught in application is opened and then wait for the admission letter. the native language, whereas many study programs at higher academic levels are taught entirely or partially in Depending on what level of studies you’re pursuing in the German language. On the other than at university, Germany, the application procedures vary slightly. you will often have to speak German with locals. Having a solid-rock knowledge in the German language guarantees Step 6 German Student Visa you will comprehend study materials, understand what We suggest you contact the German embassy/consulate in is taught in lectures while being able to express your person and make a visa appointment while collecting the thoughts properly. documents. Universities in Germany are a hub for international students and admission committees are heavily loaded with foreign applications. Going through all the applications takes time so you need to submit your application as soon as possible to take advantage. Step 4 Financial Resources Make sure that you have secured the proper financial An international student in Germany must possess a means for studying in Germany. We suggest opening a minimum of €10,236 which is estimated to be enough for blocked bank account with Fintiba. Fintiba is a German a student to cover the cost of living for the first year of his company and is officially approved by the German Federal studies. This amount of money needs to be deposited into Foreign Office. a German blocked bank account. Usually, 6 months before your application would be early Along with other documents, the German embassy/ enough to start collecting this money and two weeks before consulate in your home country will also require you to applying for your student visa you must have them deposited. get a health insurance policy after getting the student visa. Step 5 Step 7 Accommodation Most of the German universities are part of the national Though accommodation in Germany for international university online application platform known as UniAssist. students is not that expensive but is normal that as You may also browse www.DAAD.in a foreign student, you should strive to find the most financially suitable place for you. Universities in Germany are a hub for international students and admission committees are heavily loaded You can try to find an accommodation online before with foreign applications. Going through all the landing in Germany you must find accommodation as applications takes time so you need to submit your soon as you gain your student visa. Two weeks before your application as soon as possible to take advantage. landing in Germany should be fine. 38 | CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019

Step 8. according to the official German government website of To enrol at your university course in Germany you need the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. to personally appear at the administration office of your university and submit the following documents: A few top-ranked universities in Germany as mentioned here: RWTH Aachen University, University of Mannheim, • Your valid passport University of Bremen, University of Cologne, Karlsruhe • A passport photo Institute of Technology (KIT), Ludwig Maximilian • Your Visa or Residence Permit University of Munich, Heidelberg University, Technical • Completed and signed Application Form University of Munich, and Humboldt University of Berlin. • Degree qualifications (original documents or certified There are only two major intakes for Germany namely the copies) Summer intake in March and the Winter intake in Oct • The Letter of Admission each year. • Proof of health insurance in Germany (You can get Popular study programs among Indian students in your health insurance here.) Germany are Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, • The payment fee receipt Law, Economics and Social Sciences. Following the enrollment in the university administration All international students studying in Germany are eligible will issue you a registration document (ID card) which for a Post Study Work permit of up to 18 months on can later be used for residence permit application and graduation, to find a job. Students are also provided with attendance of your classes. an option to work part-time for a total of 120 full or 240 half days in a year as a student. Usually, as per university The public higher education in Germany is offered for norms, a student would not be allowed to work for more free, but you will still have to pay a registration fee which than 20 hours a week during the study term. ranges somewhat between €150 and €250. Additionally, you will have to pay for your semester ticket to use public A few universities popular among Indian students - transportation free of charge for 6 months RWTH Aachen, TU Chemnitz, Freie Universität Berlin, University of Duisburg-Essen, University of Magdeburg, Benefit from a high-quality educational system to help you FH Rhein-Waal, TU Munchen, TU Darmstadt, TU advance in your career, learn a new language by making Kaiserslautern, University of Stuttgart, TU Dresden. new friends and socializing with other students, and gain an amazing life experience to remember for years to come A student aiming for a study in German Universities is by studying and living as a foreign student in Germany. expected to meet the stringent admission requirements like a good academic average, required a level of language The average costs of living for students range between 630 proficiency and some courses demand calibre of German - 1,000 EUR/month, including accommodation, which language knowledge at least up to the CEFR level B2. also is the largest expense. As of now, the amount is 8640€. This same amount used to be 8040 Euros back in 2008, Useful information but now it has risen to 10,236 Euros w.e.f Jan 1, 2020, Berlin is its capital, but Hamburg, Munich and Cologne are also among the main cities of Germany. The main language is German and the main religion is Christianity. Germany makes into the list of the most popular study destination in the global education market regarding international enrollment. The country reached its goal of attracting 350,000 foreign students in 2017, three years earlier than planned. According to official statistics, as of Winter Semester, 2017/18 over 380,000 foreign students were attending university in Germany. The author is CEO & Co-Founder Edumilestones Education Private Limited CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 39

EXPERT ADVICE LIFE LESSONS LEARNT IN THE CLASSROOM THAT WILL HELP IN SHAPING A CAREER By Shantanu Prakash From the ins and outs of calculus derivatives to the to keep browsing to a minimum when you should be historical timeline of the War of 1812, it seems like focusing on submitting applications. half of what you learned in school did not exactly qualify as life lessons that will affect your future. Moreover, “If you can’t resist the urge, research the “When am I ever going to use this?” You have definitely companies that you are interested to work take a asked yourself this venerable question one too many times short break, says Mr Prakash. Reading the company’s at school—much to your teachers. information will make you better informed for when you fill out applications or attend an interview. While you may be right in thinking that not everything you learn will directly apply to your future job, you have The importance of time management will never certainly some acquired some intangibles that will only diminish boost your job search game. Although you would have to get away with handing in a few late college papers here and there, deadlines are 100% Shantanu Prakash who changed a normal classroom to firm in the job search. In addition, this time, the person SmartclassTM Room, he has laid Six life lessons as take giving you an “incomplete” is you. The more you slack on away for millennials that can help them job search rather sending in applications and resumes, the less likely you are throughout the career. ever to land a job. The temptation of technology will always be just a tap So how do you ensure you are on top of your game and away submit everything on time? The Internet is like a little devil on the shoulder, constantly trying to lure you away from whatever assignment you are Prioritize, prioritize, and prioritize. working on. Sadly, checking your social media platforms, watching viral videos, and reading up on entertainment Set weekly and daily goals for yourself. news will not advance your job search, so do your best For example, today I will research five companies, write 40 | CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019

two cover letters and schedule one networking coffee. Not To give off the best possible only will all of this organization help you stay on track, but impression, you are going to want also by knocking these tasks off your list every week, you to perfect both your written and will gain a strong sense of accomplishment that will build oral communication skills. your confidence. Make sure you exercise, hang out with friends and still Failure and rejection will happen doing activities you love during this process,” says Mr As far as life lessons go, you have probably already Prakash. experienced this one: You will not always succeed. You are not going to land every position you apply for, and However, it is harder to cope with the agony of time if the unfortunately, the company may never give you feedback job search is all you are thinking. In addition, it takes a toll to help you understand its decision. Therefore, it is up to mentally and physically start practising mindfulness or you to self-evaluate what happened and what you can do meditation. to improve for the next go around. Communication skills are the key Go back to a time when you received a poor grade on a Do you recall the first day of your college or school when test. Why? Did you not study enough? Maybe you studied you introduced yourself to dozens of strangers, some of the wrong material. On the other hand, did you simply whom became your friends and some your close friends? not understand the information? The job search is no different. Analyzing every rejection can provide critical insights that will help you with future applications. “If you were rejected at the resume stage, have someone That is kind of, what the job search process is like: else look at your resume to evaluate whether you are pitching yourself to a handful of potential employers, getting your key points across,” says Mr Prakash. If you searching for the one that is going to be a successful were rejected after an in-person interview, think about how match. you came across. Nervous? Unprepared? Low energy? Put together a plan on what you would do differently next time.” To give off the best possible impression, you have to be a perfect in written and oral communication skills. When Do not forget about your mental health it comes to crafting the emails, resumes, and cover letters, Feeling jobless can sometimes dominate all aspects of your Shantanu says, Be concise. Do not use idioms. Remember life. Every waking second of the day, you feel as though you that your cover letter and resume are providing an should be doing one thing or another that will help you land overview of you without actually meeting you, so you want that position. Nevertheless, it does not have to be that way. to carry a strong presence. Rather than leaving the whole day wide open to work on Speaking of writing skills, you will definitely score big applications, limit yourself to a window of time where you points with hiring managers. Your resume is a valuable are absolutely committed to getting specific tasks done. That piece of self-promotion that you have to put some way you can ensure other aspects of your life do not fall to thoughts. Do not be shy to consult any resume expert you the wayside, such as getting enough sleep and eating healthy. may have to shell out some money but the professionals will give you clear feedback including a review of your resume’s appearance and content, and a prediction of a recruiter’s first impression. It is a quick and easy way you can prove that your college education was actually worth something. As you step into a new phase of living carry the lessons with your degrees. Create your destiny, make a mark. All the best! Author is Education Guru and Mentor, Trustee - The Millennium Schools CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 41

MINDFULLNESS HOLISTIC WELLNESS By Dr Anju Chawla Iam a blend of my mind, body and spirit, are you too? wellness targets personal social network and the attribute Since I sense a clear agreement hence I request you to one attaches to its elements; Role Wellness is a subset concentrate on your mind, body and soul one by one. of Social Wellness but important enough to be taken Take note of what you saw, what you heard and what you up separately, this means how well do you know your felt on this trial. I see a happy bird, feel enthusiasm and different roles and how well do you analyse and make the hear chirpiness, and you? transactions in your roles; Spiritual wellness is all about being mindful and grounded whether through religion, I welcome you to the series of articles on wellness. This meditation, reading or anything; Intellectual Wellness will series will bring in more clarity on the concepts of holistic mean being engaged cognitively through ideas, thoughts, wellness and also emphasize on the fact that how negativity conversations and like; Occupational Wellness would in one of the three can have its effect on the other two mean one’s satisfaction and fulfilment with the purpose which is detrimental to one’s peace and health. If someone of what one is doing; Financial Wellness practically needs has physical pain, their mind and spirit will suffer. no explanation, yet I call it financial stability in one’s life; Environmental Wellness is not just harnessing what Holistic wellness has a whole wheel of wellness elements. I environment provides to us, but also ensuring that we give will broadly classify them as Physical Wellness, Emotional it’s due share back to it and maintain a healthy balance, Wellness, Social Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Intellectual this will also include all microelements. Wellness, Occupational Wellness, Financial Wellness, Environmental Wellness and Role Wellness. In this article, I touch-based with holistic wellness and am looking forward to sharing more in each forth coming Physical Wellness will plainly signify fitness and editions as we deserve to be holistically well! performance of human body; Emotional Wellness targets knowing one’s emotions and regulating them; Social Author is Emotional Wellness & life Coach 42 | CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019

BOOK REVIEW EDITOR’S PICK Book: Exam Warriors Paperback: 208 pages Published on February 15th 2018 by Penguin Books India Cost: 100/- Language: Hindi & English Available in Print & Kindle Version Author: Narendra Modi Exam Warriors by Narendra Modi is an inspiring • Always remember: relax to recall. book for the youth. Written in a fun and • Be a warrior, not a Worrier! interactive style, with illustrations, activities and • Knowledge is permanent-pursue it. The journey of yoga exercises. A Non-preachy, practical and thought- provoking, a handy guide for students in India and acquiring knowledge itself is a rewarding experience. across the world. If you study to gain knowledge, no question will seem tough. Written in a fun and interactive style, with illustrations, • Compete with yourself. See yourself as your own activities and yoga exercises, this book will have a great competitor instead of competing with others, as shelf life not only for acing exams but also in facing life. momentary competition may damage friendships permanently. • Exams test your current preparation, not you. So • To do your best, take adequate rest. De-focus, it chill! That one particular test or exam cannot define enables better focus. a person. Life is so much than that. Prepare, appear • Sleep is a great weapon- sharpen it. The quality of and do not fear failure. sleep matters. It is futile to sleep for any number of hours if that sleep is not sound. • Smiling fosters relaxation. With greater relaxation • Discover yourself- experience all that life offers. Step comes a greater ability to recall. out of your comfort zone. Do things differently and do different things. • India is incredible-travel and explore, blessed with unparalleled beauty and diversity. India has many things to offer. • Yoga brings transformation- practice regularly. With yoga, exam warriors will be better prepared with their studies and more confident about life. This book gives a good approach for kids and for parents on how to handle exams and exam times. It inspires the people who get depressed about their results and parents who take the marks too seriously, if they can understand the details explained in the book. It is a good read at an affordable price. CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 43

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COUNSELLOR’S DIARY Extraordinary Results By Kavita Rai Counsellor, Career Mentor and Career Coach See for yourself what results you achieve each day. Extraordinary results do not usually come with routine functions but it becomes possible if it is tied to a purpose. 1. Tap into your purpose & allow the clarity to dictate your priorities. When you work on your high priorities, the results seems to be possible. 2. The best way to do one thing is to block big chunks of it - 90 minutes at a stretch 4 times a day with no distractions. No checking up mail, no phone calls, no social media or talking to your colleagues. 3. When you start with your high priority tasks your mantra has to be “Nothing & no one has the permission to distract me from my ONE thing.” The people who achieve brilliant results don’t achieve by working more hours. They achieve them by getting more done in the hours they work. Time blocking is one thing: productive time blocking is another. Promoting Active Learning By Chitra Guru By integrating activities into teaching, it prepares students for the future opportunities and skills required for their Counsellor, Life Skills Coach Career progression. As a teacher, one of the biggest challenges is to plan Some of the active learning approaches are – lessons that inspire students to stay actively involved in the learning process. Nevertheless, traditional, teacher- One – Minute Paper centred learning plans are not always conducive to The summary of the lecture is discussed with a short achieving that inspiration. written exercise in which students use short paper after the class. This approach proves as one of the best for That is where active learning strategies come to play. review contents. They can be used to empower, engage, and stimulate a classroom by putting students at the centre of the learning process. The two important goals of Active Learning are; first, to encourage students into thinking more deeply about the course taught. Second, through quick feedback to the instructor about the class. This engages students in simple activities like paired or Word Cloud Guessing group discussions, problem-solving, etc. Before introducing a new topic in class to students, show CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019 | 45

them a group of related words on that topic and challenge conscious thought and planning of a conscientious them to guess the topic. This will increase their thinking instructor. ability. Active learning plainly puts the focus on the learner: what Fishbowl the learner does, what they think, and how they behave. A student unfolds their ideas and thoughts on a topic in front Crucially, it does not simply happen with a few simple of others, who take notes and write a response to the idea. instructions: it occurs in the classroom where the teacher is committed to a learning environment which makes Pictionary active learning possible. For vital concepts and especially not-so-easy to grasp terms, encourage students to play Pictionary: one student draws To quote a Chinese proverb, “I hear, and I forget. I see, and images only; whilst rest are involved in guessing the term. I remember. I do, and I understand”. While active learning places an emphasis on the student’s Incorporating active learning into the curriculum can role in the learning experience, there is no doubt that transform a classroom into an exciting, dynamic learning the success of any active learning strategy starts with environment. Unique pieces of Career advice By Sunanda Rao Founder & Publisher – Conccept & Career Beacon Be likeable Being well-liked typically means you are trusted, respected and a joy to be around. These traits go far when it comes to leadership skills as well as the ability to work well with others. You cannot fake it ‘til you make it on this one—either you’re friendly and approachable or you’re not. Become indispensable Negotiating with new Company Learn how to change toner on the printer. Become that go- Find out when the next financial year begins since it to person or woman in your department who figures things relates to your salary hike. However, a critical question out, who brings in Corn Spinach Sandwiches on Fridays to ask because your salary depends on it. The recruiter and most importantly, and who becomes indispensable to may extend a job offer to you and in your excitement; you the team. You will be viewed not only as a leader but also may not ask when your next annual increase will occur. as a problem solver, connector, and most importantly, as For instance, if it begins in three months, you may be that person who is the last one standing when layoffs are unentitled for the current year’s salary review process. potentially on the table. Therefore, you will be stuck at the current salary for the next 15 months instead of 12 months. Negotiate like a boss. Do not be shy or afraid of talking about money. Upon In that instance, tell the future employer you should be receiving every job offer, negotiate at least five to 10% included in the salary review process (even if they have to higher at the very minimum. In addition, during your pro-rate your increase due to the short time you have been time in each role, talk openly to your boss about what there) or that your increase next year should include an the predicted rise is expected and set metrics as to how additional bump representing your initial three months. you can exceed your job responsibilities to compensated accordingly. The more you flex your negotiation skills, My Mentor always says, “If they never know you want to even when the outcome is not necessarily favourable, the move up in that way, they may think you’re content where more comfortable you will become at asking to-be-paid you are.” what you are worth. 46 | CAREER BEACON | Inaugural Issue | 2019

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