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P Gopichand Forefront You may be about to leave school or college, be near to graduating or thinks about taking a whole different career path years after you started first. Whatever your situation, the key is to find an occupation you are passionate about, and that fits in what you want from your life. I have chosen routes that work for me, so when I wanted to play, I chose the career that would take me there. I was in charge of my life & I am thankful that I dared to speak out my heart. At the age of 30, I announced retirement starting my badminton academy, and I started in a leased accommodation. Today I am proud that our academy produces the world-class badminton players. So, whatever you choose to do, think long and hard about the way you want to do it and whether that career will work for your personality, whoever you are and whatever you like doing the best. Good luck with boards, job search and your future career. Love P Gopichand CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 5

inside 8 Lessons of my Life 12 12 How does the Social Media footprint say a lot about you? 14 The Principal of the Year 2019 18 Kshitij 22 Erudition’19 - An Event by Delhi 32 School of Economics 25 EXCELLENCE AWARD’19 31 Sports as a Career 32 Sports and Fitness Nutritionist 22 36 Sports physiotherapist 38 Equine career possibilities, 45 360-degree to makeover to my veterinarian to the jockey Personality 40 Sports Nutrition: An Emerging 46 Cognitive benefits of playing video Career Option games 42 Swimming as a sport 47 Mindfulness in Sports 38 48 The Transition 47 50 Learning to Learn 6 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 52 Is Gig Economy is killing the Traditional work 54 Book Review

Publisher’s Note Mentor Shantanu Prakash Hello! Editorial Let us help you consider your career options sports in this edition. Managing Editor You may be looking for a new job or transitioning from school to Sunanda Rao college. A newcomer into the job market, studying at school college or university and are looking for a change of direction, Associate Editor Kavita Rai Career beacon is the perfect starting point for you. This issue, an iconic Coach P Gopichand and the lessons of wisdom he shared. We Consulting Editor also took an in-depth look at careers in sports like swimming, horse Ashutosh Nanda riding, Physiotherapy, sports science & fitness & Nutrition. Conceived and Conceptualised by The young budding writers Siddhant, Mrinank & Siddharth have V. Siddharth Rao contributed their passion areas in the forms of Career options. Art Career Mentors Sanjeev & Ajay shared insights on transit from college ALT Enterprises to Corporate & Learning to Learn. Brand & Development This edition also covers the excerpts of Erudition by Delhi School of Conccept Economics, Principal of the Year at Global Guru & Career Hackathon’19 respectively. Glimpses of IIT Kharagpur techno fest Khitij in Jan’2020 PR Agency with an irresistible agenda may take your Kharagpur. Apexx Media Above all, you will get lessons on mindfulness by the author Dr Anju Webmaster Chawla. Amit Perhaps you may also like to know the how your Social media Uday N Jha footprints are evaluated by the recruiters... the lead story gives an insights how to prevent trap of social media. Publication & Sales Conccept Enjoy Reading! Images Google & Pixabay Career Beacon published by Conccept Printers Goel Printers New Delhi Email: [email protected] Website: www.conccept.in/magazine Copyright of editorial content are held by Career Beacon Sunanda Rao The views expressed in this publication are not of the publisher. Reproduction Publisher Career Beacon in whole or part is forbidden except with Founder Conccept 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 | Issue 2 | 2019 | 7

COVER STORY Lessons of my life By Pullela Gopichand Some people strive to be the best version of themselves, and then some inspire others to be better. What is your text, and what’s your passion that should be the trigger point for choosing the career? I may be a National Coach today. Running my academy, called the Gopichand Badminton Academy, for those aspiring to be badminton players. My sincere gratitude as received the love and respect of the nation only as a player but also as a mentor for mentoring P. V. Sindhu, who brought pride to the country during the 2016 Olympics by winning a silver medal. I won my first title through the National Badminton Championship in 1996 and later won the title five consecutive times until the year 2000. In 1998, I won a silver and two gold medals at the Indian National Games. The badminton tournament held by SAARC in 1996, won the gold and, defend my title at the Colombo game held in 1997. Further, the Commonwealth Games of 1998 saw my to team win a silver medal along with them I won a bronze in the men’s singles. 8 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019

Life With the launch of the academy in 2008, in Lessons Hyderabad, have produced the best champions the nation witnessed. P. V. Sindhu. Saina Nehwal, #1: Be Hungry For Knowledge: It gave me the strength and determination to Learning is one of the Habits of Successful People. Believe it or provide the players working towards winning not, you will have to be hungry accolades for the country for knowledge to open your mindset towards success. Nobody needs to be instructed to through my life journey, career, all of ask you to take responsibility for the the lessons I learnt through the ups You can read Books, Make use nation; it’s you as youth is responsible and downs in life and my success. I of the internet by watching for making the ownership. I took up am using my experience to motive Motivational and Infotainment coaching after in the twilight of the the readers, especially young students Youtube Videos, etc. playing career and since then given appearing in the board exams in India two Olympic medal-winning Feb/Mar’ 2020, to encourage you to Always be hungry for knowledge. players in Saina Nehwal and P.V. witness a transformation in their own Sindhu. lives. My experience while training #2: Have the Courage to Follow as a coach also serves as a lesson Your Passion: I am urging you to work with to persevere and strive for success, It is a myth that Sports and dedication to being the best, which whether in a sports career, in one’s Games cannot help a person to will transition you as a renowned professional life, or business. Few become successful in life. Only figure in any field get an opportunity lessons as mentioned will give you studies can help a person to globally. There are ups and downs an insight on the philosophies that reach greater heights. We have in everybody’s life, but it is there I strongly believe in, my methods of examples which have proved this to crystalise the best in you. I coaching through identification and wrong. underwent surgery on his knee in nurturing of talent, and the influence 1994, struggled for a year to begin in helping people change for the better. #3: Make Right Friends: to walk correctly. Two years after the As a result, many teenagers make surgery, I was on the path to recovery As a player, I know what it takes such friends, and their thinking through the Art of Living sessions. to win a medal for India at the and their actions become worse. It was after this recovery, in the year biggest stage. The winner of 2001 All of 2001, that I achieved what only England Championship, I mortgaged So, try tomake right friends that my mentor Prakash Padukone had his house to build a tennis academy would push you towards your before him – winning the All England in Hyderabad, has been the reason goal instead of dragging you Open Badminton Championship, it behind India’s phenomenal rise in down. made me the second Indian to have badminton over the years. While achieved this. India’s medal count at the Olympics #4: Never Give Up Attitude: has always been a concern, As a The knee injury & one year of With the launch of the academy in struggle to walk Even after facing 2008, in Hyderabad, have produced such situations, I did not lose the best champions the nation hope. witnessed. P. V. Sindhu. Saina Nehwal, It gave me the strength and I believed in myself and knew determination to provide the players that one day I would become working towards winning accolades successful, not immediately but for the country I give my inputs, absolutely and definitely. the best winning strategies, with the knowledge I have. Ms Sunanda, Managing Editor of Career Beacon, asked me to write something hence I am taking readers CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 9

COVER STORY #5: Time Management: #6: Celebrate Failures: rewards. Always remember that Time Management is one of the Many of us Celebrate victories, right? whenever you think that there’s a risk key factors that draw the line But have you ever celebrated your in doing a particular thing, then look between a successful person and an Failure? One should it as an opportunity for growth. unsuccessful person. Because you came to know that, to be #8: Learn to Take Tough Decisions: Whole life, an unsuccessful person a part of a greater mission, you have You will have to analyse the Pros and look for ways to save his money. to work harder and get to a point Cons of your decisions based upon But he forgets that in the 21st where you want yourself in the next the current situation. Or Else, your Century, the real currency is time. couple of years. decision may affect your life. Decision The individual who has time is Making is something that you cannot productive, whereas the person Celebrate others victory and look at learn or recite through a book. It who keeps on wasting the 24 Hr. what we did wrong and learn from comes from experience. Provided to him, is or can be our mistakes. Take responsibility for considered as inferior. your action, Instead of complaining So, Throughout the day, whenever and criticising others or the situations. you get any chance to make decisions, Many times there are situations write down that why did you choose a where you are not able to manage #7: Take Risks: particular option? By answering these your time well. So, What to do I announced my retirement at 30 to types of question, you will be able to now? start a venture Gopichand Badminton leap into your mindset. Academy to produce more Simple. badminton players being to give their You will come to know that, How do best as badminton players. you think about making a Decision? Learn Time Management. To create a lasting badminton #9: Never Forget Your Roots: MS Dhoni is an example he finished infrastructure and develop Never let your fame and success his 3 Hr. Lengthy examination champions such as P. V. Sindhu. overrule your mind. I always believed in just 2 Hr. So that he could get Gurusai Datt, Saina Nehwal, Sai that A person should be grounded. back on the ground and practice, it Praneeth, Srikanth Kidambi and does not mean that he ignored his Parupalli Kashyap, this was a risk I A Tree grows huge and may arrogant studies. Instead, he was managing had to take, and I did. about the vast size. But, it should not his studies and his passion at the forget that it was its roots that clinched same time with a strong will. I have always emphasised that Risk to the soil. It is the root that has held the Taking is an art. And you must learn tree, and once the roots become weak, it So, try to manage your time well this art form as soon as you can will no longer be able to stand tall. and invest your time in doing those because life will not provide you with tasks which will benefit you in the everything right at your doorstep. Hope you the readers take these lessons future. You will have to walk towards your and make a happy, fulfilling Career. All the Best! coach I ensured that both Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu when the entire nation went gaga over her performance in bagged successive medals for India in 2012 as well as the the final, I just said Sindhu could have played better. Before 2016 Olympics. While Saina won a bronze medal and Sindhu, it was Saina who honed her skills under me. The became the first Indian shuttler to win a medal at the discipline and work ethics a coach injects in his players is Olympics, Sindhu changed the colour at the next Olympics one of the main reasons for your USP Today Gopichand by winning a silver medal after losing a thrilling women’s Badminton Academy in Hyderabad has become a singles final against Spain’s Carolina Marin. champion-producing factory. The match she lost was remembered for long as Sindhu Article Courtesy: GoBadminton.in gave best to try and finish on top of the podium. The Hyderabad shuttler came back to a hero’s welcome - where thousands turned up to laud her efforts in Rio. At a time 10 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019



LEAD STORY How does the Social Media footprint say a lot about you? By Sunanda Rao Entry to a College, which usually are who does not share their principles Corporate or an not made public, are and policies. Entrepreunal world puts recorded as well. you into a spotlight zone Example: The survey by starting from image, HOW CAN Careerbuilder.com, says that dressing, soft skills, body language, TINKERING THE applicants with no job offers social skills and social media skills. PRIVACY SETTINGS generally have provocative or Being online and active on social HELP? inappropriate photos to poor media isn’t hazardous. But the trail it Gadgets like phones and writing skills, and even disparaging leaves behind isn’t always safe. laptops can be tracked by some remarks about current or previous websites, including details about the employers. A Guardian Jobs survey HOW DOES A DIGITAL usage and this is done to help secure says that LinkedIn is the most popular FOOTPRINT ENCOMPASSES the device and account. channel to search for employees BEYOND YOUR USE OF SOCIAL (96% of respondents), followed by MEDIA ACCOUNTS? HOW CAN THE PAST, PRESENT, Facebook (56%), Twitter (41%), and It’s not that hard to leave a digital AND FUTURE SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram (7%). However, being too footprint. Online shopping leaves PERSONALLY AFFECT YOU? inactive online is also a disadvantage. cookies on your system, allowing As a person or a member of a No online presence means no way for them to track your activity from particular organisation, it is essential recruiters to corroborate your skills site to site to create targeted to realise that your past, present, and qualifications, so it’s best to take advertisements based on those and coming social media usage can advantage of the platform to showcase activities. In social media, a digital affect one personally. Companies your knowledge. footprint is more than just the text, implement an online search of their photos, videos, or comments that you applicants’ and employees’ social The following tips to refine your posted, as private messages and likes, media accounts to avoid someone online footprint 12 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019

1 DO AN AUDIT Social media technology either Do an audit on different sites and exists in a way that an average user social media you used or searched. has no idea about its information Google your name to see how you are indexed to help you delete or hide usage — facial recognition anything. technology which is going to be able to tag you across the web. The first step toward getting a handle on your social media footprint is to let the possibility of infamy due to see what comes up. Platforms such negligence ruin your job prospects, as Facebook allow you to download your entire history that you can relationships, and other personal then comb through. A thorough aspects of your life. Make the assessment of the information changes you need to do now. available about you or your brand is invaluable and indispensable before which is going to be The Social media footprint is any decision so be mindful about the trail one leaves behind what to do can be made. Determine able to tag you across the web. Facial for others to find every which social media websites you time. Say, one uploads a intend to continue using and recognition software will be much photo on Instagram, check- close any other accounts that in to the airport, share you won’t. Some sites will more challenging to disassociate anything on Facebook, continue to keep your tweet on Twitter, pin on record, but it will still yourself from photos of you in the Pinterest boards, publish remove unnecessary videos on YouTube, get tagged online presence. future. By staying up-to-date, you in a Flickr photo, add jobs and education info on LinkedIn, and AVOID SHARING are in a better position to protect so on. Many brands have begun to TOO MUCH realise that something they shared INFORMATION. yourself. in the past is not something they Avoid sharing too much want others to see in the present. information and limit your OBSCURITY VS INFAMY For example, a company that content’s availability and Your social media footprint published an insensitive tweet or shareability. may likely fade into obscurity. controversial photo while attempting Or, it may become a source of to attract more consumers. Similarly, WATCH WHAT YOU SAY embarrassment and frustration. Don’t individuals are getting into trouble Watch what you say, post, and tag. As for what they’ve posted (such as a rule, anything posted in a fit of rage “sexy” photos or statements about or impulsivity should regulate. Keep hating one’s boss/teacher/School & your posts tame if you don’t want to organisation). Be mindful about your be misjudged by recruiters. Freedom social media footprint before you to write must have self-control. As enter the professional world! they say, anything you put online will be there forever. Happy Googling.! BE CAUTIOUS FUTURE POSTS AND TAGGING Social media technology either exists in a way that an average user has no idea about its information usage — facial recognition technology CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 13

THE PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR 2019 AWARDS BY GLOBAL GURUS The Principal of the Year awards recognized outstanding school leaders who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students. Their jury acknowledges these principals for the exemplary contributions they have made to the profession. Principals are the pillar to create a sound educational infrastructure. On 29th Nov’19 at New Delhi Principals Conference, sponsored by Chotta Internet & Shresta Bharat announced Principal of the Year. The award recognizes the outstanding leadership of active, front-line principals who have succeeded in providing an exceptional learning opportunity for students. Seventy-two principals bagged the award for their remarkable achievement. Career Beacon is proud to partner with Global Gurus to give extensive coverage both online and in Print Media to share the list of eminent principals awarded in the Award ceremony. Dr. Abdul JaleelMarthya Dr. Abha Bhaarat Shah Ms. Aditi Roy Ms. Alka Singh Principal, Peace Public School Principal, Maharishi Vidya Principal, Mount Columbus Principal, Blue Bells Kasaragod Mandir, Lucknow School, Delhi Gurgaon Mrs. Alka Awasthi Dr. Amlan K. Saha Mr. Anil Kumar MB Mr. Anit Arora Principal, Maysoor School Principal, The Sagar School Principal, Seth.M.R Jaipuria Principal, Cambridge International School, Dasuya Noida Alwar School, Faizabad Ms. Anjali Aggarwal Mrs. Anjali Talukdar Ms. Anju Gaur Mrs. Ankita Dwivedi Principal, St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Principal, Sanfort Principal, JKG International Principal Kudoz International Noida, Sector 93 Public School, New Delhi School, Vijay Nagar, Preschool, Ghaziabad Ghaziabad 14 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019

Ms. Anuradha Amos Ms. Aparna Sharma Mrs. Aparna Magee Ms. Archana Narain Principal, St. Thomas School Principal, Sheoran Principal, Ramagya School Principal, The Indian Heights International School, Noida Schooldwarka, New Delhi Greater Noida Ms. Arti Chopra Mrs Bindu Sehgal Mr. Binod Kumar Tiwari Dr. C.V. Singh Principal, Amity International Principal, DPS Vasant Kunj, Principal Seth M. R. Jaipuria Principal, Rawal International School, Gurgaon New Delhi School, Hardoi, Lucknow School, Faridabad Mrs. Chandrakalavathi Mr. Dinesh Bakshi, Mrs. Ekta Singhal Mrs. Farhana Ahmed Principal, Sofia Public School, Principal Ebenezer Principal, Sanfort Nehru Nagar Principal, Sanfort Preschool, International School, Bengaluru Ghaziabad Guwahati Club Bangalore Dr. Geetanjali Grover Mrs. Hemlata Tiwari Mr. Hitesh P. Puri Ms. Honey Chitkara Principal, Jankidas Kapur Principal, Seth M.R. Jaipuria Principal Delhi Public School East, Vice Principal Chitkara International School, Public School, Sonipat School, Bahraich Ahmedabad Chandigarh Dr. Indu Khetarpal Mrs. Jaya Mittal Ms. Jyoti Arora Dr. Jyoti Gupta Principal, Salwan Public Principal, Sanfort Swarnjayanti Principal, Mount Abu School Principal, Delhi Public School, School, New Delhi Puram, Ghaziabad Rohini, Delhi Sahibabad CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 15

Mrs Komal Sood Dr. M.S. Vashisht Mrs. Manju Mehta Mrs. Manju Rana Principal, Army Public School, Principal, St. Brijmohan Lal Sr. Principal, CP Goenka Principal Cum Director, International School, Mumbai Seth A R Jaipuria, School Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi Sec. School, Faridabad Vasundhara, Ghaziabad Mr. Manoj Sarin Ms. Mousumi Basu Dr. Munmun Nath Mrs. Nanda Sharma, Principal, Delhi Public School, Principal, Mount Litera Zee Principal, Calcutta Vice Principal, Surajkund International School, Kolkata International School, Faridabad Bharuch School, East Bangalore Dr. Neeru Tyagi Mrs. Nirali Dagli Ms. Nishi Rana Dr. Niyati Chitkara Principal, Seth M.R. Jaipuria Principal, Calorx Public Principal, MODY SCHOOL Principal, Chitkara International School, Padrauna Chandarpur Lakshmangarh, Sikar, Rajasthan School, Ahmedabad School, Chandigarh Mrs. Paramjit Kaur Mrs. Poonam Gupta Mrs. Poonam Mohindra Sachdeva Mrs. Pratima Nayar Principal, Sarala Birla Public Principal, Sanfort, New Ashok Principal, Shemrock Flowers Principal, Calcutta New Delhi International School Society, School, Ranchi Nagar, New Delhi Kolkata Mrs. Preetha K Balakrishna Menon Dr. Preethy Vincent Ms. Preeti Sharma Mrs. Rachna Pant Principal, Seth M R Jaipuria, Fatehpur Principal (MA, B.Ed, M Phill, Principal, Sanfort Play School, Principal, Ramjas School, 16 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 Ph.D ), Mount Litera Zee Gyankhand, Ghaziabad R K Puram, Delhi School (CBSE), Mysore

Dr. Rajesh Sharma Mrs. Rajshree Chaudhary Mrs. Ritu Mrs. Sarika Sharma Principal, Bal Bhawan School, Principal Gdr The Gurukul Principal, Sanfort Principal, Delhi Public School, Sen. Sec. School, Panipat Yamuna Vihar, Delhi Bhopal Jaipur Mr. Sarthak Sondhi Mrs. Savita H Travis Ms. Snehal Narvekar Mrs. Sorokhaibam Monisha Principal, Sanfort Vaishli-1, Principal Pratibha International Principal, VIBGYOR High Principal, Sanfort Playschool Ghaziabad School Chinchwad, Pune Kolhapur Imphal, Manipur Ms. Sudha Singh Dr. Sukhwant Kaur Mrs. Suruchi Gandhi Capt. T.M. Christudass Pillai Principal Seth M.R. Jaipuria Principal, Guru Harkrishan Principal, Bal Bharati Public Principal, Dalmia Vidya Schools, Babatpur Campus Public School Vasant Vihar, Mandir, Lalgudi School, Dwarka, Delhi Varanasi New Delhi Mrs. V Indira Rao Commander V.K. Banga Ms. Vandana Bhargava Dr. Vivekananda Chakraborty Principal, Tirumala English Principal, The Mann School Principal, JM International School, Principal, Midnapore Town School Medium High School Delhi Noida (H.s.), Heritage, West Bengal Visakhapatnam Mrs. Vrunda More Principal, Rajaramsheth Vidyalaya, Mumbai CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 17

Kshitij also called KTJ, is the annual techno- January 2020. Registrations has been started(ktj.in/ management festival of one of India’s register). premier technical institutions, the IIT Kharagpur. Kshitij’s journey started in While the rivalries at Kshitij end up being a definitive 2004, from then its aim is to provide the technically trial of coarseness, information, and aptitude, inclined youth’s generation a national-level platform, the addresses by guests and workshops give an where they can show their talents and expertise improving knowledge to the enthusiastic students. and would be recognized and rewarded. Since its The fest has been graced by the nearness of such early years, Kshitij developed exponentially, it gets illuminating presences who are gazed upward to for an overpowering response from the students from their recognized commitment in their individual various famous technical institutes and educational fields. communities everywhere throughout the world. Not only from India but students from foreign KSHITIJ arranges a wide scope of occasions countries are getting attracted toward Kshitij and including each kind of innovation and the executives are actively participating in its events creating a with the target to implant a logical and creative more competitive, challenging and developing personality in the youthful minds. World-prestigious environment. The official website of Kshitij(ktj.in), associations like ACM, IEEE, ASME, ASHRAE, and is the largest student-run website, getting almost 8 IMechE supports Kshitij’s aim and ensure various million impressions in its yearly release. occasions of the fest. To address issues tormenting our general public, Kshitij attempts social activities Recently Kshitij’s 16th release had been held from in relationship with the various NGOs of the country. 19th to 21st January 2019. In this edition, Kshitij’s Workshops are directed everywhere throughout the gets an all-over interest of more than 70,000 students nation to enable the members to pick up a hands-on from various technical institutes. And a total of Rs. understanding and upgrade their specialized abilities. 45 lacs offered as prize money. The Seventeenth Kshitij additionally arranges workshops, visitor release of Kshitij is scheduled from 17th to 19th addresses, displays, and mega shows. 18 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019

THE GROWTH OF KSHITIJ (KTJ) Asteria Aerospace on the themes • Overnite: The ACM ICPC multi- The launch release of this techno- like Animation and Visual impacts, commonplace programming executives symposium was in the Silicon to semiconductor, IOT, Quant challenge is guaranteed by ACM, the year 2004 when it got a name called Finance. world’s biggest and most renowned ‘Ideon’. Even in its first release Kshitij logical and instructive processing got an attraction of more than 260 Visitors for guest Lectures society students from outside IIT Kharagpur. Among the recent visitors, that The cooperation has since developed includes director of famous • Embetronix: It is an inserted and powered exponentially, and it has Bollywood motion pictures like hardware circuit plan rivalry spread now turned into Asia’s biggest fest of Highway, Rockstar, Jab We Met more than two rounds its sort. “Mr. Imtiaz Ali“, Consecutive ICC Umpire of the Year awards winner • Robowars: Build a robot and The fourteenth release of Kshitij between 2004 and 2008 “Mr. Simon inspire it in the field to battle and win was held from 27 to 29 January Taufel“, popular Indian stand-up from different robots 2017. This period of Kshitij had comedian, writer, presenter and visitors instructors from every one actor “Mr. Zakir Khan“, prestigious • Relic Hunter: An online treasure of the fields, from chief Mr. Rakeysh Sahitya Akademi Award recipient hunting game requiring analytical Omprakash Mehra, Brigadier Stephen “Mrs.Mridula Garg“ Former head skills to solve tricky questions to get Tetlow to ISRO space researcher of DRDO Mr. Vasudev Kalkunte to the next clues in the ultimate quest Dr. K.Radhakrishnan. For the sake Aatre, previous representative for treasure. Based on Harry Potter of entertainment, Kshitij 2017 had executive of Investigation Bureau different casual occasions like the Mr. Dhanushkodi Sivanandhan, • Code-O-Soccer: A simulation- Bull ride, Water Zorbing, Drone Mathematician and Computer based strategic coding event which recreation, and Bahubali VR. Kshitij Scientist Dr. Janos Pach, Director provides you with a perfect platform 2017 experienced Infinity Mirror of change.org Ms. Nida Hasan and to solve a strategy based creative Clock from the USA, Robyn Inmoon Stockholm Water Prize victor Dr. problem using your coding and from Sweden, 3D printed robots from Rajendra Singh. For entertainment strategic the USA, Molecular VR structure only, this season had Standup the UK, U Gears Mechanical Models parody by Kunal Kamra and Vipul • Sand Rover: Participants had an from Ukraine and Indonesia from Goyal, famous Bollywood singer opportunity to build up an all-terrain India in its displays. Arjun Kanungo, EDM by young bot and show their technical skills, DJ Sara Santini and DJ Jolly. From where the wheels are bound to surf Workshops from tech goliaths like previous year another gaming over uneven contours with minimum Toyota, Oracle, LIGO were directed occasion called “Krypton” was spillage of sand in sandrover. In this for this present year. PRAKRITI begun in which students play participant have to discharge their and ASTITVA were 2 of the social different PC games to show their bots through challenging obstacles activities taken for the current year gaming talents and compete to win pushing it to extreme limits while the by Kshitij. PRAKRITI was tied in attractive prices. clock ticks. with dealing with the expanding strong waste and ASTITVA was for FLAGSHIP EVENTS OF KSHITIJ ROBOTIX EVENTS helping understudies handle mental (KTJ) There is a genre type called Robotix, despondency which was presented • Laws of Motion: It is a flying which has numerous occasions by Indian on-screen character Tisca aircraft designing and creation dependent on novice apply autonomy. Chopra. event felicitated by the Institution of The occasions for Kshitij 2018 were: Mechanical Engineers IMechE. It is a Composed from 19 to 21 January standout amongst the most celebrated 2018, the fifteenth period of Kshitij events of Kshitij, which gets interests experienced workshops from Philips, from students everywhere throughout Microsoft, Nvidia, Worldquant, the nation Google Developers Group, IBM, Prana Studios, HPE, Intel, Mahindra • Eureka: Paper presentation And Mahindra, KLA Tenor and competition, certified by IEEE. CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 19

picking and putting obstructs with and calling, ensures exactness and changing its interaxial Overnite ACM ICPC Multi- separation to make a guide through a Provincial Programming Contest. progression of obstacles The general public fills in as the participation of registering experts • Stax: To assemble a bot which and understudies in numerous adjusts squares of various hues while nations in every aspect of the moving over the stacks utilizing line industry, the scholarly community, following. and government. Participants can use Microcontrollers American Society of Mechanical like Arduino, Raspberry pie, etc to Engineers (ASME) control their bots as per rules of the • ASME, an expert body known event. Not only this much, but more for setting codes and benchmarks new events are also introduced every for mechanical gadgets, ensures year too. the Kshitij occasion ASME Student Design Competition. Through this CERTIFICATION OF occasion, ASME gives a stage to KSHITIJ(KTJ) sprouting technocrats to contact the A great number of events in Kshitij skylines in the field of mechanical 2019 have been promoted and certified structure and keen mechanization. • Robowars: Build a robot and Kshitij sorts out explanation inspire it in the field to battle and win workshops amid and in the days from different robots prior to the fest. The workshops are composed in the relationship with • Zenith: It is post-war time and the famous and reputed associations place is all in shambles, with rubble and are directed free of any expense. and trenches all over the place. You are asked to design the prototype of a by various popular associations and The foundation of Mechanical bot that is capable of clearing all these foundations. These are: Engineers (IMechE) hurdles and reaching the zenith. • The Institution of Mechanical Organization of Electrical and Engineers ensures the occasions • Crusade: To build an image Electronics Engineers Laws of Motion and Nightshift. processing robot that is capable of • The Institute of Electrical and The relationship of IMechE with traversing in a lane while detecting Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the these occasions goes for improving glowing LEDs on its way and world’s biggest expert affiliation the world through designing and deciding its path according to the devoted to progressing mechanical supporting new abilities, helping frequencies of the blinking LEDs development and greatness. IEEE them construct their professions and ensures the occasion Eureka in take on the difficulties that, when • Cubiscan: The labyrinth to the Kshitij. explained, will have any kind of National Treasure ain’t easy, and effect to all. definitely beyond our scope because Association for Computing it’s entrapped in debris. Furthermore, Machinery (ACM) WORKSHOPS OF KSHITIJ (KTJ) the gate to the treasure is opened • ACM, the world’s biggest and most Kshitij sorts out explanation only by knowing the correct volume seasoned logical and instructive workshops amid and in the days of blocks of specific physical figuring society, which creates assets prior to the fest. The workshops are characteristics, which perhaps shows that advance processing as a science composed in the relationship with skilled ancient architecture. We need to build up a bot on which this engulfing task can be assigned • Poles apart: Build a physically controlled robot, which is fit for 20 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019

famous and reputed associations and • Simon Taufel: winner of five • Claude Vallee: director SPSC, are directed free of any expense. consecutive “ICC Umpire of the Year CERN award” between 2004 and 2008. Declaring the significance of picking • Nawazuddin Siddiqui: widely up hands-on involvement in the • Alan Emtage: father of the Internet praised performing artist learning procedure, Kshitij composes Search Engine intelligent workshops on a wide • Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan: assortment of themes to connect • Dov Frohman: previous VP – Intel, previous chief – ISRO the separation among hypothetical designer of EPROM and reasonable information. These OTHER ACTIVITIES OF workshops are directed by educated • Dr. Dhanushkodi Sivanandhan: KSHITIJ (KTJ) people from hello there tech Former Deputy Director of the For the amusement of the members organizations like Microsoft, IBM, Investigation Bureau. during the occasions, Kshitij also Philips, Nvidia, World Quant, Google organizes activities like: Developers Group, Prana Studios, • Mr. Imtiaz Ali: Director of motion HPE, Mahindra and Mahindra, Intel pictures like Highway, Rockstar, Jab • Snappit: It is a Photography which give mechanical achievements We Met. competition, in which various click and elevate imaginative answers • Dr. Rajendra Singh: Stockholm enthusiast people show their talent for the most squeezing worldwide Water Prize champ. Likewise called and get praised and rewarded. difficulties within recent memory. “waterman of India” • TechQuila: The lively stage The Kshitij Team also organizes • Bedabrata Pain: chief, designer of performance by hot DJs in the midst outside workshops in places like CMOS Image Sensor of the Arena to add some fun in the Kolkata, Indore, Nagpur, Lucknow, atmosphere etc before the start of the fest. • Sir Robin Knox-Johnston: first to play out a performance relentless • Krypton: This event is for all the GUEST LECTURES OF KSHITIJ circumnavigation of the globe gaming geeks present out there (KTJ) at Kshitij fest. Famous games like Every year, Kshitij welcomes • Dr. Subir Gokarn: previous PUBG, FIFA, etc. This is also one of celebrated dignitaries from appointee representative, Reserve the events at Kshitij having very high everywhere throughout the world Bank of India price money. to share their important bits of knowledge. The visitors for Kshitij in • Dr. Jacob Cohen: Chief scientist, its past releases include: NASA CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 21

ERUDITION’19 AN EVENT BY DELHI SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS Career Beacon partnered with Delhi School Keynote Speaker Mr Praveen Sinha also narrated a of Economics as magazine partner and have story to explain the evolution of learning with the covered the insights from Erudition’19 on 5th & years. The day started with the good wishes of all the 6th October’19 speakers for the event and a vote of thanks in the end by Dr Niti Bhasin. Commencement Session: “Convergence Sustainability – Driven Innovation” Topic – The Pursuit for Innovation: Putting Human Resources at the helm to lead change Prof. (Dr) R K Singh, Head of the Department; Mr. Praveen Sinha, Ex-Head HR Centre of Excellence -Escorts Pranay Prakash: Senior Director HR, Delhivery Limited , Co-founder - People n Planet Fora; Prof VK Pooja Dudani: Head L&D, CARS24 Shrotryia, Course Coordinator MBA (HRD); Mr. Santosh Samriti Malhotra: Global HRD, Denave Sharan , Partner - Positive Momentum Limited; Mr. Shalu Manan: Culture, Performance and Talent Nilay Nilay , Chief HR Officer, India Shelter Finance development strategist, Genpact Corporation Ltd ; Dr. Niti Bhasin, course coordinator, MBA (IB) for the Commencement session of Erudition 2019 Day 2. The Commencement session focused on enlightening the students about the topic ‘Convergence Sustainability – Driven Innovation’. The major takeaways from the meeting were to have a vision for the future, to know the role of technology and education, to give importance to compliance, need to create humanity and social value, to maintain an ecological balance, and the organisational dilemma of when to trigger change. 22 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019

We had the pleasure of hosting our esteemed speakers for the first-panel discussion on the lines of Innovation in Erudition 2019. The debate began with the importance of Innovation in any organisation with a question in mind, of human relevance in the digital world. They briefed us about the never-ending process of Innovation and to have an idea of creating a solution at the same time commercialising and monetising a good idea. While discussing the topic of upskilling, they spoke about the importance of millennials, an innovative leader and a combination of team & tech. Towards the end of the session, they asked us to do four things to create a creative environment: • Start asking questions. • Start observing around a lot. • Networking to make connections. • Experiment towards idea generation. The message for the students was to stay hungry for Topic – Convergence of Re-Imagination and HR: The Innovation. The session ended with a vote of thanks to Future of How Work Gets Done all the speakers. It was an enriching experience for the students. Dakshdeep Singh: Associate VP, PeopleStrong Parived Bhatnagar: Director, Human Capital Consulting, Topic – The Fall of Boundaries: Do organisations need Deloitte to rethink Hierarchy Ram Krishn: DGM HR, DS Group Mili Saxena: Head OD, Azure Power Amitabh Akhauri: CHRO, APL APOLLO TUBES LTD, Sahar Khan: Head HR North, Aditya Birla Fashion and Alok Nigam: CHRO, Bhartiya Group, Retail Ltd., Vikram Jit Singh: Head HR, Fung Group, Monu Sharma: Head HR, WHSmith India Amrita Singh: Head HR, Arvind Limited, Renu Bohra: CHRO, DB Schenker The panel discussed the topic - the future of getting work done. The Panelists discussed Impact of AI & Automation, The panellists discussed the need for hierarchies in any changing models for work & work structure and change in organisation by sharing their insights and experiences of the skillset. They explained how the global market for AI the past. The speakers spoke about the paradigm shift and is expected to grow $89.8 billion by 2025, and many jobs current changes happening in the layered organisations. will become obsolete. AI will improve efficiency at work With every Innovation, the businesses set themselves apart and at the same time, many new posts will rise. Coming from its competition. Any HR person needs to understand to the second problem statement, they emphasised on business rightly to face any change when it expands in the the Gig economy. They clarified why projects must be future. Panellists emphasised on the fact that one cannot offered during the jobs to make up to the current trends entirely get rid of the Hierarchy as it will cause chaos but of the market. The emotional quotient needs some time can shorten the level of access to the top Management. to develop, so they asked to emphasise EQ along with IQ. The enriching session ended with Prof VK Shrotryia, The session ended with Prof. (Dr) R K Singh, head of the course coordinator MBA (HRD), felicitating and thanking department, felicitating the speakers. all the panellists. CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 23

EXCELLENCE AWARD’19 The NCCN Excellence Awards honor, recognize and NCCN Excellence award is a commitment to carry celebrate the success of students, academicians, out fair deal in the process for honoring the genuine schools, individuals and MSME’s who have been individuals, motivating and encouraging budding leaders, committedly driving excellence at par impact on the entrepreneurs &educational organisations. individuals and institutions they are serving with and for in their respective field. With FIVE different categories In hope to see your endeavours recognised globally… and exceptional achievers awards to be presented, we eagerly look forward to it in a positive stride and wish all Best Wishes the achievers all the success for their future prospects. Career Hackathon’19 is delighted to present a global platform to celebrate the excellence of achievements one has made individually or as an organization and motivate them to continue stepping ahead on their path of creating an impact. A mega event of this gravity is like a dream coming to life which is a way long process which includes inviting applications for nomination for awards with credentials, details of the achievements and the impact they created. NCCN received 136 applications for the nomination of awards. After the scrutiny done on the basis of various parameters mentioned above of each applicant, 50 have been selected for the EXCELLENCE AWARD. INDIVIDUAL AWARD 24 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019

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LEAD STORY SPORTS AS A CAREER By Ajay Sahoo Afamiliar proverb - All work and no play makes Jack wake-up call for Anil Ambani. He took up running in real a dull boy is a kind of interlude, comic relief to work earnest from that day, resulting in his inclination towards life. the Marathons. Sports as a career has exploded onto the scene like never Someone interested in a healthcare career might look into before. Today Kabaddi (a traditional game of Indian villages becoming an athletic trainer. Workers in this occupation and mufassil towns) turned to Pro Kabaddi League broad- treat athletes’ injuries. One needs a bachelor’s degree to casting on Star Sports and having its brand ambassador as become an athletic trainer. MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Vivo Pro Kabaddi League in its 7th season had a viewership of 435 million, & Haryana Broadcast sports Steelers paid Rs 1.5 crores for Manu Goyat, the highest-paid announcers offer player. commentary and interview participants Not getting into nationals is not an end for the sportsman and other guests — gateways such as IPL, PBL, PKL, Ultimate TT, which are offering great sports opportunities. Talking about sports, another career to consider, there is a lot more. There are two kinds of sports announcers: public It is good to pick sports at an early age to be polished into address announcers and broadcast announcers. Public your game with the years passing by. Today, we have spe- address announcers communicate with the attendees at cialised sports academies producing world-class sportsper- a game, tell them about the starting lineup, announcing sons – Phullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, Hyder- players as they enter the field or court and providing the abad; Gun for Glory Shooting Academy, Pune; MRF Pace play-by-play during the game. Broadcast sports announcers Foundation, Chennai, Tata Football Academy, Jamshedpur; offer commentary and interview participants and other Bhiwani Boxing Club; Baichung Bhutia Football Schools guests. For a broadcast sports announcer, there is a bache- Mahesh Bhupati Tennis Academies; Mary Kom Regional lor’s degree; however, public address announcers only need Boxing Foundation, Imphal. a high school diploma. Careers like the coach, physio, sports psychologist or prac- tise sports medicine are other fields in sports where one can be a part of games without being an expert. Once, Mr Anil Ambani had an assignment to manage the So, opting games and sports and putting in all your acumen foreign investors. And in one of Investor Meet abroad, can make you shine in it. one major investor said “Look at you, Mr Ambani. When you can’t even take care of yourself, how can you assure us Author is Founder Director, Influer RESSOURCE that you will be able to take care of our money”. That was a HUMAINE Solutions LLP CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 31

CHRONICLE CAREER LIBRARY SPORTS AND FITNESS NUTRITIONIST Passion for sports & food | Energy | Enthusiasm | Interpersonal and Communication Skills. By Kavita Rai 32 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019

Are you driving towards sports, fitness and and excellent writing skills for producing reports, leaflets food at the same time enthusiastic and &Journals are essential. The Nutritionist should be fit and competent communication skills? If yes, healthy to be able to work as a team member. then do not let your inherent passion die an untimely death, instead, make it your Role profession by exploring career opportunities in this field – Sports and fitness nutritionists are required to provide Sports and Fitness Nutritionist. • Private consultations to assess the client’s lifestyle, The recent successes of Indian sportspersons in the eating habits, training schedule and use of medications international arena together with the initiatives of Youth and supplements, along with setting short and long- and Sports Ministry and Sports Authority of India along term goals. with the intervention of corporate in the Indian sports scene have made it a lucrative career field. Different arenas • A customized program for achieving those goals by of Sports can be a gratifying career for young enthusiasts, monitoring the clients to ensure they keep on track as the ground is gaining importance as a serious career and attain goals. option. • Nutritionist plans diet chart that increases stamina Higher interest in preventative care and Fit India Drive and endurance and educates them on post-workout shows the boom in Career in Sports nutrition to make recovery needs. India healthy. With the current job market being ripe with opportunity, Lets us have a look at Skills required for this • Typically provided include supplement consultations, profession. body composition testing, medical nutrition therapy and metabolic rate testing. Personal Skills A student pursuing a career in Nutrition and dietetics This area of dietetics mostly involve the components should have a genuine interest in food its preparation of Nutritionist responsible for optimizing sports along with planning, administrative skills and performance, where your primary role is to consult with organizational ability. Excellent communication skills and counsel athletes on the volume and timing of macro/ to communicate with people individually and in groups micronutrient intake. Tips for Landing The Job 1 Network within the Athletic or 2 Volunteer To Gain References or Internship Sports Community Those aspiring to pursue a career as a sports It’s essential to network early on dietitian, it’s crucial to find some on-site while one is in school. Developing experience whether as a volunteer or observer. and maintaining “inside” contacts has Hiring managers seek job candidates with excellent the potential to help more when you’ve references. They also are favourable to prospects who completed the requirements for professional show enthusiasm about sports science and applying employment. A practical approach to take their expertise to enable athletes to perform better. is to begin by working with sports teams in Taking internship opportunities, wherever possible, your school, college or locality. will enhance your resume or portfolio. CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 33

CHRONICLE CAREER LIBRARY Educational Requirements Stream in 10+2 Graduation Post-Graduation PhD Path 1 Science with Biology B.Sc. Nutrition and M. Sc. (Food, Nutrition In Nutritional Science or Path 2 Dietetics or and Dietetics) or Human Nutrition B.Sc. Food Science and Diploma in Sports Nutrition Science and Nutrition Any Stream with subjects Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition - Home Science postgraduate diploma in - Physical Education • In food science & Nutrition • In Exercise or Sports nutrition • In Basic Nutrition Several international organizations also offer voluntary Career Outlook programs and certification in sports nutrition, Aspiring candidate can start a career as sports Nutritionist, including the International Society of Sports Nutrition and continue progression as a Sports Scientist, Sports (sportsnutritionsociety.org) and the American Fitness dietitian, Assistant Professor of Dietetics and Nutrition Professionals and Associates (afpafitness.com). performance, Dietician athletics, Director of Sports Nutrition. A Sports Nutritionist has opportunities in all Encouraging professionals in the field of sports to enhance sectors such as government, private and public. The pay knowledge and skills Sports Authority of India offers scale of Sports nutritionist on an average ranges between various ‘Scheme of Human Resources Development in Rs. 3.6 Lakhs to 6 Lakhs per annum. With relevant Sports’. Under this scheme, Sports Authority of India is experience and efficiency has the potential to earn lakhs of awarding Fellowships for specialized studies at Masters rupees a month in India. and Doctoral level in specific disciplines relevant to sports and games. Deserving Students can avail this Government of India initiative. Tips for Landing The Job 3 Further Your Education 4 Become a Sports Nutritionist Association Member This a competitive position Being a member of the Association of Sports Nutrition & it can be very worthwhile Fitness Sciences (ASNFS), the Nutrition Society of India, to earn a Master’s degree in International Society of Sports Nutritionis a leading advocate Nutrition Science or related subject in for the full-time, long term delivery of safe and optimal Nutrition addition to becoming certified. Some utilizing qualified sports dietitians. The membership will likely show employers prefer or require graduate potential hiring companies/individuals/teams about the individual’s education and additional certifications, dedication towards the profession for fostering growth and especially for higher-profile positions. supporting the growth of this nutrition career niche as a member. 34 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019

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CHRONICLE CAREER LIBRARY SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST physiotherapists help athletes recover from sporting injuries and provide education and resources to prevent problems. By Dr Ramandeep Kaur Sports physiotherapist usually has sport-specific knowledge that addresses acute, chronic and overuse This article aims to explain the role of the injuries. Their services are generally available to sportsmen physiotherapist in sports in the care of acute sports and women of all ages engaged in sports at any level of injuries and optimization of movement stereotypes. competition. Physiotherapy is a part of rehabilitative medicine. It With experience and knowledge of the latest evidence- focuses on the use of physical therapy, massages, physical based practice, skilled assessment and diagnosis of movements and exercise to improve and cure injuries, sports injuries and use effective ‘hands-on’ management deformities and diseases. Along with rehabilitation, some techniques and exercise protocols to assist recovery and other important sections of physiotherapy are- diagnosis, prevent injury. examination and assessment of the condition. Sports is one such field where physical activity (of Unlike the traditional branches of medicine, moderate to high intensity) is involved. We all know physiotherapy does not rely extensively on the use of drugs that sports people tend to get injured. This is a common and medicine. Instead, it relies on the use of physical event in case of games that require high-intensity physical treatment to improve the situation. activities (Football, Rugby, Cricket, Tennis and others. Sports teams usually have a physiotherapist in their staff Athletes usually require high-level performance to deal with such injuries and help players recover and and demand placed upon their body, which stresses rehabilitate. One may specialize in this field of sports their muscles, joints and bones to the limit. Sports science and take on such a role! One could also serve as an independent physiotherapist who caters to sportsmen (like 36 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019

a consultant). With such a qualification, one will also be Some of the prominent physiotherapy able to find a job in high profile gyms and fitness centres! colleges in India It is a popular choice among 12th science PCB group • Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra students. It is not uncommon to see them apply for BPT • Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, Maharashtra admission each year. • Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra • Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra In India, physiotherapy courses are available in different • DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra formats and academic levels. The courses can be classified • Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra into the following levels – UG, PG and Doctoral Degree. • Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala • Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Kannur, Kerala UG stands for undergraduate level. PG stands for • Medical Trust Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala postgraduate level. Doctoral Degree programs are • Co-Operative Institute of Health Sciences, Kannur, Kerala research-oriented programs. • School of Medical Education, MGU, Kottayam, Kerala • EMS College of Paramedical Sciences, Malappuram, Kerala Based on the format of the course, physiotherapy courses • West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal classifies into the following types – Diploma, Bachelor’s • Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Degree, Master’s Degree and Doctoral Degree. Kolkata, West Bengal STEPS TO BECOME A PHYSIOTHERAPIST • University of Burdwan, Bardhaman, West Bengal • Haldia Institute of Health Sciences, Haldia, West Bengal Step 1 –Entrance • Burdwan Institute of Medical and Life Sciences, Burdwan, West 12th with a combination of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English is a must to enter for a complete four-year Bengal bachelor degree of a physiotherapist. • Government Physiotherapy College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat • Arush Physiotherapy College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat • Akar College of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat • Physiotherapy College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat • Ahmedabad Institute of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Step 2 - A Bachelor’s Degree(BPT) a bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree is a two-year course Unless a student has a bachelor’s degree, he cannot in order to advance in the sports field. Although some enter to be a Sports Physiotherapists. BPT Students universities and colleges are open to master’s programs, have Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Psychology, on the other hand, some require an entrance test to be Sociology Biomechanics, General Medicine, Pathology, given as a physiotherapist. In this Students learn advanced Pharmacology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, therapeutic assessment and therapeutic techniques. Neurology, Rehabilitation, Orthotics, Prosthetics, Students will likely have to meet a research requirement Research Methodology courses as well as Exercise and and pass an exam to be a graduate. They will also have to Electrotherapy in 4 Years. They learn to give the treatment write a thesis. of the disease, restore and maintain the mobility along with this makes the patient active and independent. A Step 5 - Advanced Certifications student also learns about injury preventions, physical In addition to maintaining advanced certifications, rehabilitation, health and fitness, nutrition. A Theory knowledge and techniques, A sports physiotherapist and a Practical exam will likely be required as part of the will likely continue attending workshops, seminars or degree. conferences. Step 3 - License Earning Potential Almost all states require a license. The requirements vary The salary range for sports physios can vary greatly by state, although most states require that individuals depending on their level of experience and practice should have a degree or a provisional degree of the setting. A titled sports physio working in private practice exam taken from a university with a rotatory six months can earn between 60 thousand to 5 Lakhs per month while internship certificate and a few might have an exam as sports physios can also earn additional income in roles well to obtain a licence (like {IAP} Indian Association of with sporting clubs and teams and they also get a chance physiotherapy ) to travel the world once they are attached to a player or a team. Step 4 - A Master’s Degree The minimum requirement for Sports Physiotherapists is Author is Director iPHY (Physical Fitness and Wellness Centre) CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 37

CHRONICLE CAREER LIBRARY Equine career possibilities, veterinarian to the jockey By NCCN 1. Equine Veterinarian such as hunt seat, saddle seat, dressage, reining, and show Equine veterinarians provide preventive health care jumping. Independent riding instructors typically charge for horses and treat their injuries. Becoming a licensed an hourly rate for services. equine veterinarian involves a significant educational commitment, but the career has a substantial salary. 4. Farrier Board-certified practitioners (also known as veterinary Farriers are responsible for trimming, maintaining, and specialists) can earn much higher wages. balancing equine hooves. Farriers must attend to each equine client about seven times per year on average. Most 2. Equine Veterinary Technician farriers are self-employed and can learn the trade via Equine veterinary technicians assist veterinarians as they apprenticeship and certification courses. complete exams and surgical procedures. Vet techs must complete a two-year degree and pass an exam to become 5. Broodmare Manager licensed in the field. Veterinary technician specialist Broodmare managers supervise the care of mares and certification (VTS) may earn even higher levels of foals. They are responsible for assisting with foalings, compensation. teasing mares, and keeping detailed veterinary and production records. 3. Riding Instructor Riding instructors supervise students and direct them in 6. Stallion Manager riding lessons and training sessions. They may also ride Stallion managers supervise the care and breeding of the student’s horse to demonstrate proper techniques. stallions. They’ve involved in scheduling breeding shed Instructors may specialise in a variety of riding disciplines 38 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019

A jockey is riders are generally a bit taller and more substantial than someone who jockeys. The mount usually pays passengers. races horses, 10. Barn Manager usually as a Barn managers supervise the care of the horses in their profession on flat stable. They may be involved with hands-on horse care, or steeplechase. managing employees, and scheduling deliveries of feed and bedding. Barn managers earn an average of $32,000 a Riders can ride year. multiple tracks each day, as well 11. Bloodstock Agent as working horses Bloodstock agents evaluate horses at auction and bid on in the morning. them on behalf of their clients. They may also arrange the purchase of stallion seasons, proven racehorses, or horses that are privately for sale. Most bloodstock agents are involved in the Thoroughbred industry and earn a commission for their services. Experienced professionals may make six figures. 12. Equine Dental Technician Equine dental technicians remove sharp points from a horse’s teeth (in a procedure known as “floating” the teeth). Dental care ensures that the horse can eat and perform properly. appointments, managing daily care, and promoting horses to the public. 7. Jockey 13. Racehorse Trainer A jockey is someone who races horses, usually as a Racehorse trainers condition their equine charges to profession on flat or steeplechase. Riders can ride compete in racing events. They must be well versed in all multiple tracks each day, as well as working horses in the aspects of horsemanship and pass a licensing exam in each morning. Earnings vary widely because the jockey earns a state where they intend to compete. Trainers earn a day percentage of their horse’s winnings in each race, and race rate for the horses under their care plus a percentage of purses vary by track and level of competition. their horses’ winnings. 8. Groom 14. Horse Breeder Grooms provide daily care for the horses under their Horse breeders arrange matings that result in foals of a supervision. They take notice of any changes in a horse’s particular breed or foals that are suited for a specific type behaviour or body that might signal a need for veterinary of competition. While the salary of a breeder can vary care. widely based upon what kind they produce and the quality of their breeding stock. 9. Exercise Rider Exercise riders workhorses each morning on the racetrack, following the instructions trainers give them. Exercise CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 39

CHRONICLE CAREER LIBRARY Sports Nutrition An Emerging Career Option The critical areas of study under sports nutrition By Subrata Dey Individualized Nutrition and Dietary Intake Based on the Training schedule Nutrition is the science and study of Sports training is specific to the individual athlete based nutrients in food and the intake of food on their physical and physiological capacity. Training about the body’s dietary needs. The area of intensity is varied throughout the calendar year, with sports nutrition involves the research and each the workload being different across each day and practice of nutrition relating to athletic each individual. Thus, making it crucial for meticulous performance. It deals with understanding the quantity and planning of diet based on the energy and nutritional needs quality of nutrients required for general health and peak of athletes. performance of athletes. Sports Specific Nutrition Athletic performance is multifactorial, which, apart from Nutrient utilization for providing energy differs based genetics, is influenced by training, nutrition, academics, on the type of training and sports. Endurance sports coach-athlete relationship, physical environment, injury, predominantly utilize fat as fuel sources, while, sprint or social life, sleep. The emphasis and research on athlete short distance events utilize carbohydrate. specific nutrition have seen a rise in recent times because adequate nutrition not only has a direct impact on Recovery Nutrition and Meal Timing performance, but it influences other factors associated Recovery from the previous training or competition is with optimal performance. crucial for optimal performance mainly influenced by the nutrition in terms of energy, macro and micronutrients provided before, during and after exercise. It is further enhanced by following meal timing with specific foods consumed throughout the day. 40 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019

Hydration Status and Strategies What Training Do I Need to Become a Sports Considering training lasting for more than 2 hours in Nutritionist? a day to up to > 5 hours in the case of elite athletes, To become a sports nutritionist, a person might begin maintaining water and fluid balance becomes crucial. their studies by earning a bachelor’s degree in nutritional Therefore, determining hydration status and providing science, dietetics or a related field. Some schools offer appropriate water/fluid and electrolytes are essential. sports nutrition courses for undergraduate students. In pursuing a bachelor’s degree, students typically learn Nutrition for Competition and under different about principals of nutritional science, dietetic principles, environment conditions nutritional counselling, chemistry, biology and other Competition can be excruciating with the pressure of physical sciences. performance and change in the environment, most often altitude, temperature and pressure. These changes can After receiving a bachelor’s degree, students have the affect performance and require designing of specific option to pursue a master’s degree to specialize in sports nutrition and hydration protocol. nutrition. Many schools offer master’s programs in exercise nutrition and metabolism or sports nutrition. Supplement usage There also other nutrition programs with an emphasis The dietary supplement industry is booming, and a on sports nutrition. Masters-level courses would include nutritionist working with athletes need to understand the exercise nutrition, sports specific nutrition, medical safety and efficacy of the currently available supplements. nutrition therapy for athletes, exercise physiology and biochemistry. There are also doctorate programs in the Role of a Sports Nutritionist: areas relating to applying science, physiology and sports Sports Nutritionist is increasingly hired to develop nutrition. diet and fluid plans for the individual athlete or teams. Sports nutritionists have the training and flexibility to Sports Nutrition Courses in India/ Where to pursue work in fitness clubs, private practices and hospitals or Sports Nutrition Course? as consultants for professional athletes or professional Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), Govt. of athletic teams. Apart from this, they may also enter into India (GOI) launches a scheme- NCSSR (National Centre research that can help athletes improve their athletic for Sports Sciences and Research), erstwhile named as training and performance. Indian Institute of Sports Sciences and Research (IISSR), the project aims to support high performance research, education and innovation with respect to enhancing performance of elite athletes. Under this scheme MYAS, GOI has funded five Universities / Institutions which are offering two-year masters course in Sports Nutrition. The name of the Institution and Universities are listed below. Sports Nutritionist should have knowledge and experience 1. ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad in the following areas: 2. University of Calcutta, Kolkata 3. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar • Nutrition science and Exercise Nutrition 4. Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer • Sports Specific Nutrition 5. Annamalai University, Annamalai. • Exercise physiology • Safe and effective nutrition assessments “TODAY I WILL DO WHAT OTHERS WON’T, SO • Clinical sports nutrition and medical nutrition therapy TOMORROW I CAN ACCOMPLISH WHAT OTHERS • Design and management of effective nutrition strategies CAN’T”. • Adequate nutrition and behaviour change – JERRY RICE communicators to athletes, coaches and other stakeholders. Author is Exercise Physiologist Department of Exercise Physiology. SAI,NS NIS, PATIALA CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 41

STUDENTS’ DIARY SWIMMING By Siddharth Rao AS A SPORT Most of us take the swimming lessons Perspective on vacations as recreation rather than In the last 5 Commonwealth Games, India has won 350 education, which teaches how to survive medals but only one in swimming. in water. Aquatic education techniques help to get accustomed to the water On contrary Australia stands top of all-time and how to react around it. It also helps in situations if an Commonwealth Games medal table, and in last accident occurs. commonwealth games, they managed to win 73 medals. Parents can start a child’s Aquatic Education at the infant In all the Asian Games, India has won only nine medals. stage, by splashing water on the baby’s face. Baby feels at Japan managed to gain 646 medals in swimming during ease with it as if they are on land, unlike the fear most the same period. children have for water in India. If we the youth act today, we might see Swimming Golds Swimming is an art of full-body workout with hardly for India in the 2028 Olympics any risk of injury and makes an excellent choice for cross training. Swimming also goes a long way for the proper We are in India, and it has an abundance of water (inland growth of the body if taken up at an early age, Improving and coastal). essential skills such as balance, posture, coordination and concentration among children. Therefore,it is an excellent It is an essential life skill which everyone should learn tool to adopt for overall personality development. regarding keeping themselves and others safe in or around water along with engaging with water for health, fitness, Swimming as a sport has its charm. and recreation prioritised and rehab. In India over the years, swimming is one sport that was not able to keep up with other games in big championships At the other end, swimming has the most number of like the Olympics, Commonwealth or Asian Games. gold medals to be won at multi-sport events. At the 2020 42 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019

Tokyo Olympic Games, aquatic sports – comprising of Competitive swimming, diving, artistic swimming, water polo and swimming is open water swimming – will have 49 Gold medals. almost unique in that it delivers the We see well-educated individuals – engineers, doctors, optimal amount lawyers, CAs, etc. along with Olympian swimmers – Nisha and frequency of Millet, Gagan Ullalmath and Sandeep Sejwal. A career exercise to provide as swimming coach of swimming & water safety coach is cognitive benefits. rewarding both part-time as well as full-time. Careers for those like me Australia trains over 10,000 teachers of swimming & water who Love to Swim: safety a year. 1. The Olympics India needs at least 100,000 high-quality teachers of A professional swimmer needs hard work and swimming & water safety to ensure that every school- dedication, and there are a plethora of competitions going Indian gets a good quality aquatic education. throughout the world that swimmers can compete in – with the most prominent being, obviously, the Olympics. It would make the age-group and senior coaches more effective. Also, the women coaches need to take up more 2. Rescue Swimmer to make it comfortable for girls and women to take up the Indian Coast Guard Navy uses Rescue Swimmers, too. sport and stay in the competition. Swimming helps saves lives, so we can make a career out of it – which is something we can all celebrate. Corporates like Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark Aquatic Foundation), JSW Group (JSW Sports), 3. Swim Coach Page Industries (Speedo) are entering the fray to support Becoming a professor and teaching math or science is swimmers. We need many other corporates to coordinate a career – and so is coaching others in swimming at and participate in effectively using their resources for the the collegiate level! When you know how to swim well organic and inorganic development of swimmers regarding and have a passion for it, sharing that knowledge and participation and performance in international events. teaching provide benefits while helping better others. Today most of the schools have a swimming pool, and Virdhawal Khade at the age of 16, was the first Indian they need coaches. swimmer to make the finals at the World Youth Championships in three events, we could have bagged the 4. Dolphin Trainer medals if equipped with coaching. They’re some of the smartest animals around, and a love for being in the water mixed with education in science Additionally, he was the youngest Indian athlete at the affords an excellent opportunity to work with dolphins Beijing Olympic Games and the most decorated athlete every day. Camps and zoo programs provide ways for at the Commonwealth Youth Games, winning three gold kids to start the learning process early – and so does medals. swimming lessons! We can equip the swimmers today with proper coaching CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 43 to unleash a billion tides.

STUDENTS’ DIARY 5. Swim Club Coach Indian swimmers are winning multiple gold medals at the Swimmers can use their knowledge and skills to 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. teach up-and-coming athletes how to reach their fullest potential in swimming. Even without training The benefits of swimming on the academic achievement for the Olympics, swim clubs across the country of young people, and shows the positive impact of regular need instructors to teach swimmers of all skill levels aerobic exercise on academic performance. how to swim and improve their skills. There are both short and long term effects of regular 6. Marine Biologist training increases the number of brain cells and A marine biologist may not precisely be swimming connections between them. It leads to improved attention, for a living, but a genuine love for the water certainly accuracy in completing tasks, and longer physical and makes being a water scientist cool! If your little psychological benefits, including management of long one loves being in and around the pool and is terms conditions such as ADHD, obesity and dementia. curious about aquatic life, this could be a fulfilling profession to enter. Competitive swimming delivers cognitive benefits. Competitive swimming is almost unique in that it delivers 7. Underwater Photographer the optimal amount and frequency of exercise to provide In the same way, being able to capture all the wonder cognitive benefits. that lies beneath the surface is quite the catch for someone who loves water. Travel magazines, During swimming, I continuously think about how am I scientific operations, researchers and more need performing and how can I improve the technique. It means the services of an underwater photographer – plus I am using the brain and the muscles stimulating areas of there’s always just making a career out of the art of the body. it! My school swimming coach Mr. NavneetKhatriraised with 8. Lifeguard me the observation that swimmers at his previous school Lifeguards are necessary even for competent and were hard-working and performed highly academically. competitive swimmers. Lifeguards can work – all year long to help prevent drowning, and make sure I am particular to swim for my educational benefit. Hence I everyone stays safe and has a GOLDEN experience ensure that I swim a day before my exam. It is in contrast while swimming. to the current approach that we see swimmers stop training. I’m keen to explore this further and share that 44 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 swimming before the exam day helps me to learn better. Author is student of Class XII, The Mann School

STUDENTS’ DIARY 360-DEGREE TO By Mrinank Parasher MAKEOVER TO MY PERSONALITY My parents got me into a Boarding Schooling and start the day on a positive note. I drive around in when I was ten years old. Boarding school my front-runner white jackets and shooting clothing. became my next home. The benefits of horse equitation are immense enjoyment, physical and mental fitness and a chance to enjoy the open As the School Captain of The Mann School(MS), in the fresh air. I am incredibly proud that my Personality took a 360-degree makeover. Today, I consider myself mature, It helps me to develop a balance and improve coordination knowledgeable, somebody and an asset to society. and motor function, including the strengthening of Discipline and personality growth are the two inherent muscles, reflex acceleration, and prevention of muscle values that MS inculcated in me & my friends who are spasm.. passing out the schooling in Mar 2020 with me. Increased joint mobility, boosting the cardiovascular Beyond academics, MS introduced an exceptional mentor activity, improving blood circulation, stimulation of in my life - Mevrick.. the knight. I believe gymnastic horse sensory desegregation, enhanced visual perception equitation as pursuit provided a great way to enhance my of space, the development of duty, patience and self- experience. It ensures that I live a happy and a healthy discipline, increase in self-confidence are a few more lifestyle. advantages of horse riding.. It helped me to frame myself into a well-rounded. It Horse riding provides me with an active voice avenue for allowed learning about relationships, duty, and how to keeping the brain exercised. It offers many opportunities view ourselves as a mortal. There are physical benefits in for success. Whether it is learning to rise the trot or the practice session. A full-body workout and working receive high marks in a dressage test, one spirits well about implements of war with having the control of the horse. what you are doing. If one ever craves solitude, horse Legs needs to be in control, especially when in trot and horseback riding can provide that as well. When I ride gallop and also core, in order to be positioned correctly on the horse, I feel it is somewhat of a kindred feel in melody the saddle. with its feelings and emotion; more so than any human companion. In times of stress horse is a quiet good friend I feel that the emotional side of riding out-ways the without judgment. physical, as it can be an excellent recipe for a positive mindset. It gives me a real sense of accomplishment, My sincere gratitude to our horse riding Sir Honorary intent and responsibility. All the factors that can brand Captain Bharat Singh, for unleashing my potential of me a happier and fulfilled individual. I believe it provided horse riding Today I am one of the best horse riders & me much more than traditional physical exercise such as represent MS in various competitions because of his running, biking etc. guidance! It gives a sense of heartsease and encourages appreciating Thank you, MS for providing Horse riding as compulsory the simpleton things in life. Being on a horse back makes play in boarders life-time... my day. One good ride makes me feel heights. Author is student of Class XII School Captain, Caring for a cavalry gives me reasonableness to get up The Mann School CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 45

STUDENTS’ DIARY Cognitive benefits of playing video games By Siddhant Rai Something else great about sports is that, except in some cases, there is no punishment for not get the hang of Iam an avid video game player. I started playing flash something. In school, if you don’t understand a topic, games on the internet to PC games and gradually everything moves ahead, and you’re left struggling for moved to mobile games with technological the rest of the semester, the year, or even for a few years. advancement. It helped me in problem-solving, In contrary if you fail to defeat a boss in Dark Souls, motivation, and cognitive skills. Most games inspire you’re free to reload that save, perfecting that fight for me to strive and reach more difficult levels presenting much you want to. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to challenges at each stage, better than my textbook defeat that boss, or you are looking to develop the battle knowledge. so that you lose the least amount of health and durability. The brain keeps playing to bag incentives, and games The Kerbal Space Program gives an intuitive can hold the attention of people for much longer than understanding of orbital mechanics or Victoria II in books, lectures or even videos. Still, they are no less a shining a light into the intricacies of 19th-century legitimate form of art than a book or a movie. They can diplomacy, and the games do have a place in the and have been educational, and if more people accept that curriculum. Though one may not get the knowledge from and start thinking of them as more than a form of cheap gaming, it teaches you a skill. For example, in Minecraft, entertainment, a lot of people can benefit from them. when you start, you have nothing. You have to chop trees, farm food, build a shelter, explore caves and set Games are known to enhance creativity and inculcate a up mines to survive. All of which takes time, and can be taste for graphics, design and technology. And, are known tedious, if you do all of that, the reward is there. It teaches to improve hand-eye coordination and help players gain you delayed gratification, the importance of planning, if many skills. you don’t expect, and you’ll end up with an ugly mess, insufficient resources, or dead. Now that Japanese start-up Meleapcreated the world’s first physical e-sport called HADO, gamers have a way to be active while competing in the digital world. HADO is an entirely new experience the company calls techno sports that uses augmented reality (AR) tech and motion sensors without requiring the player to be tethered to a gaming system, controllers, or cables. Numerous studies have shown that games improve Author is Student of Class XI preparing for JEE the player’s reflexes, planning skills, memory and IQ. 46 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019

MINDFULNESS MINDFULNESS IN SPORTS By Dr Anju Chawla With significant assertion, I replied to to play, probably no and here the ‘Mind Muscle Memory’ the question during an Emotional of the player comes in the foreground. This memory Wellness Coaching session- Should makes the player hit the shot which he has rehearsed for Mindfulness hold any significance in umpteen times. The mind-muscle memory too works on sports? My reply- a sincere, grandeur, Mindfulness. meaningful-YES! The benefit of Mindfulness is reduced stress. Rigorous Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one’s physical activity or continuous mental processing attention to experiences occurring in the present moment. increases Cortisol, the stress hormone. Practising Mindfulness also involves acceptance, meaning that we Mindfulness helps reduce it. Other benefits include- pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging increase endurance, strengthening of the immune them—without believing, that there’s a “right” or “wrong” system, improved concentration, sound sleep, heightened way to think or feel in a given moment. Mindfulness is a awareness of oneself and body. tool that allows people to be more aware of their physical and emotional conditions without getting bogged down in Mindfulness can bring in faster reaction time, get self-criticism and judgment. one more right answer in a quiz or game of Chess. Mindfulness impacts agility, which helps a player in Game of Snooker is a game of millimetres, a player to decision making by not only reducing the time taken but ace the game must know the temperature of the fabric on also by lowering mistakes in making a decision. which balls will ‘Rock ‘N Roll’. Pankaj Advani playing in Switzerland or India must know the heat of the material Mindfulness is valid for any athletic discipline, from to predict the movement of the ball. The prediction may fitness to golf, from bodybuilding to skiing. Even if the be favourable or not, that is immaterial to the process volume of research is limited, there are already several of Mindfulness. What carries metal is realising and benefits that show how it can improve performance in acknowledging the fact, and be aware that the nib of sports. cloth changes its quality as per the temperature. When a player stretches, and the thread of trouser in interlocking Sports is unfailingly an event expecting a positive bothers, the player needs to account that and play outcome; Mindfulness supports these expectations as a mindfully. A player has to be aware of apparently every potent tool. possible stimuli that surround him. So practice Mindfulness. Cricket, an energetic and highly unpredictable game, also has the same importance of Mindfulness as any Author is Emotional Wellness & Life Coach other sport. It is about “Inspired Instincts”, a ball comes with speed of 140km/hour, about to hit the bat in a few seconds, without leaving with time to decide which shot CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 47

COUNCELLOR’ DIARY THE TRANSITION Campus to Corporate Life By Sanjeev Gupta 48 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019

Graduation season is upon us here in India, employees at all levels. Each employee needs to take which means hundreds of thousands of care of one’s assigned responsibilities & be accountable eager University students are preparing to for fulfilling those in a time-bound manner. Any enter the workforce for the first time. As dependencies/hindrances must be brought to the notice the father of a college senior and the Career of seniors in time but not after the agreed timelines have Coach, the personal and professional lives are colliding elapsed. this season with our daughter graduating from Delhi University. 5. Professionalism & soft skills: Professionalism is an attitude which involves multiple skill sets to be productive The combination of self-experience with our daughter at the workplace. Some of the critical ones are – Good finishing her undergraduate journey and the opportunities listening, Respect for co-workers, attention to details, As an organization participating with students at college providing constructive feedback rather than being campuses gives a realization that the transition from argumentative & having a well-groomed personality with college to campus life is one that is a crucial inflexion smart dressing sense. point that often requires support to navigate. While personal growth and excitement are a part of the journey, 6. Learning every day: In the corporate environment, it comes with periods of self-doubt, stress, and uncertainty one learns from their daily experience from the peers & for many. These feelings are common, and one can see it seniors, and it needs to be a reasonable observer. first-hand when we welcome a fantastic and diverse set of new graduates and interns to our Organization every year. 7. Work/Life Balance is a myth. Work/Life Integration is a reality: People are always striving to blend their personal As a new graduate in pursuit of charting a successful lives and professional lives, but the truth is, one will career path and shaping the future of the workplace, continuously be at odds with this. For everything, there is Sharing a few top advice for all transitioning from campus a season. Everyone goes through moments in life where to corporate life: driving the career is paramount, and other moments where friends, family, hobbies, and interests are of more 1. Time management: In the corporate environment, importance. Bringing these priorities together is the key. It collaboration matters hence respecting others time as well is essential early on in a career to embrace how the work is as self-time management is utmost critical. a big part of life, and the joy from work – it can genuinely radiate positivity on other parts of life. 2. Working for strict & objective targets: In sharp contrast to soft/flexible targets in college, business 8. Embrace a unique self: No one in this world has works on objective & stringent targets with financial precisely the same qualities, experience, knowledge, or implications, in case targets are not met as required. Hence perspective. As an individual, there is so much to offer, one has to understand the business criticality & work to and what makes everyone unique. The current business meet the defined targets. environment needs a diverse set of opinions and ideas. Embracing what makes us unique is what will drive us 3. Communication skills: Crisp & clear communication forward. Amplify the special something that makes one in the accepted business language is the key to a successful unique–do not diminish it. It is a proud moment being career. All forms of official communication are it part of a transition from campus to career and fortunately telephonic calls, emails or meeting discussions needs to got to experience it personally through our daughter and be professional & of high standards, if required candidates year after year with new grads joining our organization. must not hesitate taking professional classes in the desired The above stated professional attributes are for life & not language & can also join social platforms like Toastmasters just for entry phase. Inculcate them well & embark upon a to improve upon their communication skills. successful career. 4. Accountability & ownership: An Organisation achieves Author is Entrepreneur, Career Coach its goals with the team effort & delegation involving CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019 | 49

COUNCELLOR’ DIARY Learning to Learn By Ajay Mann Knowledge is even those that are often growing at an considered fixed (aspiration, unprecedented curiosity, and vulnerability). pace, and we are creating more Learning new skills and awareness and data than knowledge requires a systematic our predecessors. This ocean process to break down the of expertise is developing problem, regularly testing your new businesses, inventing new understanding, spacing the practice technologies and evolving our and take breaks while learning. Breaking behaviour. This rapid change has put down the problem in small chunks helps us in a complicated situation, what to learn, in building a strong foundation of learning. and how to learn. Our ability to learn new skills and Regularly testing your understanding helps in reinforcing knowledge will be critical to our success in the dynamic the knowledge in different situations. Spacing the practice environment. is critical for making the lasting memory for the learning and taking breaks while education helps the mind to focus Learning comprises of three key elements – knowledge, on the problem in the background while engaging in other tools and approach. activities. Indeed, the capability to learn new skills and knowledge will help in developing a sustainable competitive Simple mental tools anyone can develop to boost all edge. attributes—even those that are often considered fixed (aspiration, curiosity, and vulnerability). The ability to acquire new skills and knowledge quickly and continually is crucial to success in a world of rapid Education is the subject matter and tools are the means of change. If you don’t currently have an aspiration, self- application of knowledge for practical purposes. Anyone awareness, curiosity, and vulnerability to be an active can develop simple mental tools to boost four attributes— learner, these simple tools can help you get there. 50 | CAREER BEACON | Issue 2 | 2019