Engineering Guidance

Mechanical Engineering.. Evergreen Career By Sakshi Education Mechanical Engineering has always occupied a special status and is a fast growing branch of all engineering disciplines. It deals with the design and production of tools, machines and all other mechanical equipment to be used in industries. The industry offers a wide choice of options across many disciplines and interdependent specialties. Mechanical engineering is connected with all types of machinery in industries and all aspects of their mechanism and functioning. The levels include the design, development, construction, production, installation, operation and maintenance including that of large steam and gas turbines, components of thermal power stations, internal combustion engines, jet engines, machine tools, air conditioning and heating machines, refrigerators etc., to name a few. They not only design and create new products, but also develop materials for them and ways of making them. In a way, mechanical engineers are involved in creating the future. They are the driving force behind many of our technologies and industrial processes including innovative products like mobiles, PCs and DVDs in our modern world. The work of a mechanical engineer can be extremely challenging and gratifying, requiring IT, design and analytical skills together with good sense of group dynamics. As their work involves production, transmission and use of mechanical power and heat, they have to analyse the different materials used for the machines and their tolerances, investigate the different energy sources and the power they generate and handle the design problems if any. When designing and making a commercial product they have to take into account all the business and marketing aspects to make sure that the product is affordable. They share interests with many other engineers like Software Professionals in providing IT Solutions for all facets of industry operations, data acquisition in industrial processes and programming robots etc., Civil Engineers in structures and stress analysis; Electronic engineers in electronics, computing and control theory; Electrical engineers in electrical energy generation devices, Aeronautical Engineers in fluid flow and Turbomachi-nery etc., They also design tools needed by other engineers for their work. They work as part of a team with other engineers as well as financial, business and management professionals on a project together. Mechanical Engineers are also responsible for maintenance and repair of the devices. Care has to be taken that the plants give maximum output and the machinery is properly maintained. The specialisations include areas like thermal engineering, design, and production engineering. Mechanical engineers work mostly in manufacturing firms. They can find work in administrative and managerial positions in government departments or public and private sector industries or do research as well as teaching in research and teaching establishments. They could also opt for technical sales / marketing or work as independent consultants. It is a well known fact that Mechanical Engineers are most ideally suitable for management education. The maximum number of CEOs of corporate houses are with Mechanical Engineering background, including that of major IT establishments. This article is exclusively for Sakshi Education readers. If you like this, say thanks to sakshieducation.info by writing comments.

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Money Saving Tips for College Students

Money Saving Tips for College Students

Money Management
Now that you�re on your own, you might be tempted to spend money on all the things your parents wouldn�t let you have before. Go slow. If you play it smart, you can avoid the sort of money troubles that plague many young adults.

* Join a credit union. Don�t just sign up for a random bank giving away t-shirts or frisbees at registration. Track down a credit union in town, or do some research into online banks.
* Don�t get a credit card unless you absolutely need one. Don�t be a sucker. Those guys sitting behind the sign-up table are not there to help you. They�re there to make money.
* Avoid non-academic debt. It might seem like a good idea to put that Xbox on a credit card, but it�s not. Focus on developing good money skills with cash. Worry about credit later.
* Save and then splurge. If you decide you must have that Xbox, then save for it. Wait until you can pay cash.
* Pay your bills on time. Basic advice, but it�s surprising how many people lose track of things. If you pay your bills as they arrive, you won�t have to worry about forgetting them.

Organization and Planning
Some minimal organization will keep your finances in order. Each of these is an important adult financial skill.

* Track your spending. Use a notebook, or use Quicken if you have it. Good records will prevent you from getting overdrawn at the bank or charging more than your credit limit. This habit also allows you to detect spending patterns.
* Make a budget. It doesn�t have to be fancy. At the start of the month, estimate how much money you�ll receive and decide where needs to go. Remember: you don�t need to spend it all.
* Save your receipts. Put them in a shoebox under your bed if you must, but hold onto them. You�ll need to be able to compare them with statements at the end of the month. And some you�ll need to keep for several years.
* Guard your vital stats. Don�t give out your social security number or your credit card info except to known and trusted sources.

Campus Life
It seems like there are a hundred thing competing for your money. It�s hard to know what to do. Here are some smart ways to save money on campus.

* Buy used textbooks. You�re just going to sell them back at the end of the term. (Or end up wishing you had done so five years from now.) You don�t need new textbooks.
* Skip spring break. Forget the long road trips. You can have a lot of fun for cheap close to campus. (My college used to organize economical group trips; yours probably does, too.) You might be surprised at how fun it can be to stay on campus, too.
* Live without a car. Cars are expensive: gas, maintenance, insurance, registration, parking. Stick close to campus. Learn to use mass transit. Find a friend who has a car.
* Don�t hang out with big spenders. Some kids have parents with deep pockets. Other kids are well down the road to financial trouble. Hanging out with them can lead you to spend more than you can afford.
* Take advantage of campus activities. There�s always something to do. Attend free movie festivals. Pay a few bucks to see the local symphony every month. Support the sports teams. Attend lecture series. Get the most from your student ID!

Personal Life
Take care of yourself. Your mother isn�t around to remind you to brush your teeth. Nobody�s going to scold you for eating three bowls of Cap�n Crunch. Self-discipline is more important now than it ever has been in your life.

* Go to class. You�re in college to learn. Everyone skips now and then, but don�t make it a habit. What you learn and do now will have a profound impact on the rest of your life.
* Get involved. Staying busy staves off boredom. It also helps you build skills and form social networks that will last a lifetime. Try out for a play. Join the astronomy club. Write for the school paper. Find something that sounds fun to you and do it. Take risks!
* Stay active. A healthy body costs far less to maintain than an unhealthy body. You don�t have to do much to avoid gaining weight in college. A walk around campus each day will probably do it.
* Eat healthy. It�s possible to eat well on a small budget if you know what you�re doing.
* Limit vices. Beer, cigarettes, and pot are expensive. They also screw with your body and mind. Take it easy on the vices. There�s nothing wrong with a drink or two on Friday night, but don�t go overboard.
* Learn the art of the Cheap Date. The student�s guide to cheap dates suggests:
o Take advantage of mother nature
o Go for coffee
o Use CitySearch to track down cheap food and activities
o Attend campus events
* Have fun. Your college years will be some of the best of your life. It�s trite, but true. Make the most of them.

Decision Making
Get in the habit of making smart choices now, and you�ll develop a pattern of behavior that will stand you in good stead the rest of your life.

* Make smart choices. You can do anything you want, but you can�t do everything you want. Decide what�s important to you, and pursue that. And remember to leave time for yourself.
* When you want to buy something, ask yourself �Do I need it?� If you think you do, then wait. Don�t buy on impulse. Write the object of your desire on a piece of paper and pin it to the wall. Look at it every day for a week. If, at the end of the week, you still think you need it, then consider purchasing it.

Making Money
I�ve saved the best for last. If you can master even one of these, you�ll have a head-start on your friends. Master all four, and you�ll be on the road to wealth. No kidding.

* Spend less than you earn. Don�t earn much? Then don�t spend much. If your spending and income are roughly even, you have two choices: earn more or spend less. When I was in college, I worked as many as four jobs at once. This gave me a lot of spending cash. (Unfortunately, I didn�t do a good job with the spend less part of the equation.)
* Be an outstanding employee. Good work habits can pay enormous dividends, leading to recommendations and contacts that you can use after you�re out of school. Several of my classmates turned work-study jobs into launching pads for future careers.
* Start your own business. Can you install a hard drive? Can you strip a computer of spyware? Can you perform minor car repairs? Do you have a pickup truck you could use to haul furniture? Are you a passable guitar player? Charge cheap rates and exceed expectations. Word will spread. When you�ve built up a customer base, you can raise your rates a little. This is an awesome way to make money.
* Learn to invest. Find a discount broker and begin making regular investments. Sharebuilder is a great choice for college students. (Disclosure.) It costs only $4 to make a scheduled stock purchase, and you can invest any amount of money, even $20. Don�t obsess over the details yet. You can worry about high returns and low fees later. Right now the most important thing is to develop the investment habit. Ten years from now, you�ll thank yourself. If you can find a way to invest $1000 a year for the next ten years, you can set yourself up for life. No joke. (Rumor has it that if you use the code ENTERTAIN50 while signing up with Sharebuilder, you will receive a $50 credit.)

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Career Planning Strategies for Final Year Engineering Students

By Sakshi Education Presently, Engineering is still the most sought after career despite World economy Recession in 2008-09 having its effect on shrinking the Job Market. Particularly, the Freshers passing out from Engineering Colleges during 2009 and 2010 had faced the challenge of getting either Campus placement or gaining financial assistance abroad higher education. The engineering students who were already pursuing their higher education in foreign countries particularly in U S A and UK during the last two years faced the dilemma whether to stay back and search for jobs abroad or come back to India to venture into already shrunken Job market. Good news : The good news for students passing out in the year 2011 is that the mood of the Corporate is good on Campus hiring front. Majority of Indian multinational companies and industry have put up good performance during the first Quarter of Financial year 2010-11. The figures on Campus hiring will bounce back as some Companies have already indicated that they are aiming to increase their recruitments from campuses by at least 30- 40% for 2011 pass outs when compared to 2010 batch. The demand has always been there for qualified engineers in top companies across India and abroad. Promising Career: |Engineering is a dream for many; now-a-days engineering has become a common professional degree with ever growing number of Engineering Colleges both in Govt. and Private Sectors in India. Lakhs of students pass out every year from Engineering colleges, but how many of them are assured with a promising career? What assures them a promising career? How a student should groom oneself during the final year of their engineering course work to get a good career opening in this competitive world ? Let us probe further. Though engineering has become a common professional degree, it is always a unique and evergreen course to pursue. While pursuing an engineering degree, the students will undergo a total transformation not just academically but also personally. They need to develop attitude to face problem situations comfortably and to arrive at intelligent and innovative solutions. Students enter into campus life after undergoing a lot of spoon feeding type of education during Schooling and Junior College days. However, during the three years of engineering they must have experienced that such spoon feeding type of education is no longer available to them. In engineering colleges, Lecturers may present overview of any subject with in-depth discussion in selected few topics wherever it is felt important and relevant in the context of latest technological developments. Rest of the things, students will have to learn on their own. Hence self learning is very important quality one should have acquired by the end of three years of Coursework. Otherwise, they will lag behind others. Focus on personality Development: Students should focus on their personality development. Spoken English has to be given special attention. Particularly, students coming from rural areas need to overcome their weakness in spoken or written English without fail by the time they enter the final year. Most of the colleges/ institutions have exclusive English language labs where the students can polish their spoken English. The students must get used to the new methods of learning such as writing assignments, collecting study materials from library or online resources and doing a lot of self study. The students should focus on acquiring other skills such as participating in Group discussions and Team events. Learning to build good vocabulary, word power, quantitative/ analytical ability and logical reasoning should be done on a continuous basis as these things cannot be acquired overnight. Extra Curricular activities can be taken up as they will also form important components of their resume when they start applying for Jobs / Higher studies. The students should participate in various competitions in different colleges at state level and at national level. This gives them confidence and an exposure to new things and also they will learn how to manage things while working in a team, and also improve upon their communication skills, time management and lot more. Exposure to practical things teaches many new things to the students. And one should also identify ones’ weaknesses and should find ways in overcoming them to build self confidence. Future Planning: Planning for future can be stress-inducing especially for a student. But college is the perfect time to try new things, discover what one likes and should determine what one wants to be in life. A student should realize what he/she wants to achieve in his/her life. A wide variety of options are available to be taken up after engineering such as pursuing higher studies, taking up a job or striving for Civil services or Engineering Services ( IAS / IES). Though becoming Entrepreneur is good aim, it should be attempted after getting thorough experience and knowledge of product development and market study. Gathering Finances is not easy without a proper alternative plan in place in the event if the entrepreneurial adventure fails. Preparing for IAS /IES would need special emphasis on current affairs and general knowledge apart from domain subject knowledge. Higher studies : Higher studies may be pursued either abroad or in India in Engineering or Management streams. Infact, getting admission for post graduation in India is very difficult due to tough competition when compared to abroad admissions. However, if one aims to get admission into Top ranking Institutes, he /she must ensure initially whether they have good percentile of marks/CGPA in graduation. Preparation of good “Statement of Purpose” explaining the reasons clearly why he/she wishes to pursue higher education is very important. The students should also take Recommendation letters from their Professors/ Teachers and keep them ready for submission when applying for Admissions. If one wishes to pursue higher education in management, it is advisable to work in an industry at least for two years before applying for admissions. Industrial experience will be an added advantage and is given due weight age during admissions to Management programs. If one aims to pursue higher education in engineering in India, they should prepare for GATE exam. For planning to go abroad for higher education in engineering, they need to appear for GRE, TOEFL or IELTS exam depending on which country they wish to pursue higher education. Good scores in these exams will help in getting financial assistance in universities abroad. However, in the recent years, most of the foreign institutes have reduced the financial assistance provided to foreign due to economy slow down. Career Goals: The students should be very clear about their career goals. A selection of correct career, offers lifelong economical and social stability. It helps to adopt high living standards. Having higher aims in life is not sufficient, but it should be accompanied with great determination and hard work. One should be careful in choosing one’s career. They should consider all pro and cons of various available career options. Based on a proper assessment of one’s ability and interest levels, they should make up their mind on right career option. Discussion with teachers, seniors, alumni as well as parents is very important in arriving at a final decision. Once a decision is taken, it should be pursued with full dedication and a disciplined approach. Students should chalk out a plan of action so as to realize their goal of getting good scores in CAT, GATE and GRE etc., based on the career option chosen. Maintaining a steady GPA / Percentage of marks during final year of BE course work is very important. A balance between academics, extra-curricular or co-curricular activities and preparation for CAT/GATE/GRE is a must. It is very important to balance studies and college fun equally. A student should not totally concentrate on one and loose focus on other. Time management, Team work and multi tasking are very crucial skills to be acquired by practice. Whatever be the chosen career path, during final year, the students should aim to do project work of good quality in which their contributions are evidently observable. There are many coaching centers/training institutes offering Project works across the counter as a package for some money. Students should never go for such shortcuts in copying or borrowing project works. They should choose a project work in their area of interest and plan a methodology for the work which can be experimental, theoretical or computational. It is advisable if one can get internships from well known companies where they will work alongside project teams on Live Projects. It is easy for Students from CSE, CSIT and ECE to get such Internship opportunities. However, Students from other branches like Mechanical, Civil , Chemical and Bio Medical need to take up good technical project works based on the availability of infrastructure facilities at their college or nearby industries. Computational approaches like FET, FDM and CFD can be learnt and applied by students from the Core branches in the absence of experimental facilities. They can attend Workshops and Training Programmes offered by premier Institutes like CFD Centre, University College of Engineering etc., The students should also aim to present papers in international /national conferences/ symposia as they will add value to their resume. The students should also cultivate event management skills by organizing various tech fests in the college. If getting good campus placement is aimed at, then efforts must be put right from day one of final year. Students targeting at core jobs should have sound knowledge of fundamentals of their stream of engineering. Students targeting software jobs should be good at soft skills and programming. If target is to get an opening in a Multi national company, then learning one foreign language would be handy. Attending mock Group discussions and mock interviews would do lot of good in their preparation for campus interviews. Dress code, body language and time discipline will all be closely watched by the HR officials during selection process by the Companies. Resume preparation is very vital and preparation of answers to typical questions like “tell me about yourself” is very important. Majority of Campus Placements particularly in IT Companies for batch of 2011 will begin after Seventh Semester due to NASSCOM’s advisory note to all its members and colleges not to begin Campus recruitments before the end of Seventh Semester. Students should submit resume with latest photograph against any job notification to the Placement office within stipulated deadline. Before interviews, study about the company by visiting their websites and interacting with alumni working in similar organizations. On the day of Campus interview, reach the Placement office in proper dress code with all requisite certificates and documents before time. Attend Pre placement talks by the companies and interact with company officials to clarify any queries you have on the job profile/ selection process. Most of the companies will conduct aptitude and technical tests initially to shortlist students for further rounds. Some companies will conduct Group discussions later to further shortlist candidates for Interviews. After qualifying through Technical Interviews, candidates need to attend HR Interviews. During interviews, always be cheerful, calm and composed. It is not necessary to answer all questions of the panel members. The students with good preparation and having good awareness about the company visiting the college will be at an advantage. The students should be careful about choosing the company they would like to join whether core/software and should give their best performance in the interview. Students should be aware of dos and don’ts in the interview. With focused attitude and preparedness, getting a Job in a dream Company will not be difficult. Final Year of Engineering is very crucial period for any engineering students’ life. It is that period where there is some scope for compensating for any lapse in the earlier years. If students are careful enough in PLANNING and WORK HARD with PUNCTUALITY and DEDICATION, they will definitely achieve their career goals with ease. Presently, Engineering is still the most sought after career despite World economy Recession in 2008-09 having its effect on shrinking the Job Market. Particularly, the Freshers passing out from Engineering Colleges during 2009 and 2010 had faced the challenge of getting either Campus placement or gaining financial assistance abroad higher education. The engineering students who were already pursuing their higher education in foreign countries particularly in U S A and UK during the last two years faced the dilemma whether to stay back and search for jobs abroad or come back to India to venture into already shrunken Job market. Good news : The good news for students passing out in the year 2011 is that the mood of the Corporate is good on Campus hiring front. Majority of Indian multinational companies and industry have put up good performance during the first Quarter of Financial year 2010-11. The figures on Campus hiring will bounce back as some Companies have already indicated that they are aiming to increase their recruitments from campuses by at least 30- 40% for 2011 pass outs when compared to 2010 batch. The demand has always been there for qualified engineers in top companies across India and abroad. Promising Career: |Engineering is a dream for many; now-a-days engineering has become a common professional degree with ever growing number of Engineering Colleges both in Govt. and Private Sectors in India. Lakhs of students pass out every year from Engineering colleges, but how many of them are assured with a promising career? What assures them a promising career? How a student should groom oneself during the final year of their engineering course work to get a good career opening in this competitive world ? Let us probe further. Though engineering has become a common professional degree, it is always a unique and evergreen course to pursue. While pursuing an engineering degree, the students will undergo a total transformation not just academically but also personally. They need to develop attitude to face problem situations comfortably and to arrive at intelligent and innovative solutions. Students enter into campus life after undergoing a lot of spoon feeding type of education during Schooling and Junior College days. However, during the three years of engineering they must have experienced that such spoon feeding type of education is no longer available to them. In engineering colleges, Lecturers may present overview of any subject with in-depth discussion in selected few topics wherever it is felt important and relevant in the context of latest technological developments. Rest of the things, students will have to learn on their own. Hence self learning is very important quality one should have acquired by the end of three years of Coursework. Otherwise, they will lag behind others. Focus on personality Development: Students should focus on their personality development. Spoken English has to be given special attention. Particularly, students coming from rural areas need to overcome their weakness in spoken or written English without fail by the time they enter the final year. Most of the colleges/ institutions have exclusive English language labs where the students can polish their spoken English. The students must get used to the new methods of learning such as writing assignments, collecting study materials from library or online resources and doing a lot of self study. The students should focus on acquiring other skills such as participating in Group discussions and Team events. Learning to build good vocabulary, word power, quantitative/ analytical ability and logical reasoning should be done on a continuous basis as these things cannot be acquired overnight. Extra Curricular activities can be taken up as they will also form important components of their resume when they start applying for Jobs / Higher studies. The students should participate in various competitions in different colleges at state level and at national level. This gives them confidence and an exposure to new things and also they will learn how to manage things while working in a team, and also improve upon their communication skills, time management and lot more. Exposure to practical things teaches many new things to the students. And one should also identify ones’ weaknesses and should find ways in overcoming them to build self confidence. Future Planning: Planning for future can be stress-inducing especially for a student. But college is the perfect time to try new things, discover what one likes and should determine what one wants to be in life. A student should realize what he/she wants to achieve in his/her life. A wide variety of options are available to be taken up after engineering such as pursuing higher studies, taking up a job or striving for Civil services or Engineering Services ( IAS / IES). Though becoming Entrepreneur is good aim, it should be attempted after getting thorough experience and knowledge of product development and market study. Gathering Finances is not easy without a proper alternative plan in place in the event if the entrepreneurial adventure fails. Preparing for IAS /IES would need special emphasis on current affairs and general knowledge apart from domain subject knowledge. Higher studies : Higher studies may be pursued either abroad or in India in Engineering or Management streams. Infact, getting admission for post graduation in India is very difficult due to tough competition when compared to abroad admissions. However, if one aims to get admission into Top ranking Institutes, he /she must ensure initially whether they have good percentile of marks/CGPA in graduation. Preparation of good “Statement of Purpose” explaining the reasons clearly why he/she wishes to pursue higher education is very important. The students should also take Recommendation letters from their Professors/ Teachers and keep them ready for submission when applying for Admissions. If one wishes to pursue higher education in management, it is advisable to work in an industry at least for two years before applying for admissions. Industrial experience will be an added advantage and is given due weight age during admissions to Management programs. If one aims to pursue higher education in engineering in India, they should prepare for GATE exam. For planning to go abroad for higher education in engineering, they need to appear for GRE, TOEFL or IELTS exam depending on which country they wish to pursue higher education. Good scores in these exams will help in getting financial assistance in universities abroad. However, in the recent years, most of the foreign institutes have reduced the financial assistance provided to foreign due to economy slow down. Career Goals: The students should be very clear about their career goals. A selection of correct career, offers lifelong economical and social stability. It helps to adopt high living standards. Having higher aims in life is not sufficient, but it should be accompanied with great determination and hard work. One should be careful in choosing one’s career. They should consider all pro and cons of various available career options. Based on a proper assessment of one’s ability and interest levels, they should make up their mind on right career option. Discussion with teachers, seniors, alumni as well as parents is very important in arriving at a final decision. Once a decision is taken, it should be pursued with full dedication and a disciplined approach. Students should chalk out a plan of action so as to realize their goal of getting good scores in CAT, GATE and GRE etc., based on the career option chosen. Maintaining a steady GPA / Percentage of marks during final year of BE course work is very important. A balance between academics, extra-curricular or co-curricular activities and preparation for CAT/GATE/GRE is a must. It is very important to balance studies and college fun equally. A student should not totally concentrate on one and loose focus on other. Time management, Team work and multi tasking are very crucial skills to be acquired by practice. Whatever be the chosen career path, during final year, the students should aim to do project work of good quality in which their contributions are evidently observable. There are many coaching centers/training institutes offering Project works across the counter as a package for some money. Students should never go for such shortcuts in copying or borrowing project works. They should choose a project work in their area of interest and plan a methodology for the work which can be experimental, theoretical or computational. It is advisable if one can get internships from well known companies where they will work alongside project teams on Live Projects. It is easy for Students from CSE, CSIT and ECE to get such Internship opportunities. However, Students from other branches like Mechanical, Civil , Chemical and Bio Medical need to take up good technical project works based on the availability of infrastructure facilities at their college or nearby industries. Computational approaches like FET, FDM and CFD can be learnt and applied by students from the Core branches in the absence of experimental facilities. They can attend Workshops and Training Programmes offered by premier Institutes like CFD Centre, University College of Engineering etc., The students should also aim to present papers in international /national conferences/ symposia as they will add value to their resume. The students should also cultivate event management skills by organizing various tech fests in the college. If getting good campus placement is aimed at, then efforts must be put right from day one of final year. Students targeting at core jobs should have sound knowledge of fundamentals of their stream of engineering. Students targeting software jobs should be good at soft skills and programming. If target is to get an opening in a Multi national company, then learning one foreign language would be handy. Attending mock Group discussions and mock interviews would do lot of good in their preparation for campus interviews. Dress code, body language and time discipline will all be closely watched by the HR officials during selection process by the Companies. Resume preparation is very vital and preparation of answers to typical questions like “tell me about yourself” is very important. Majority of Campus Placements particularly in IT Companies for batch of 2011 will begin after Seventh Semester due to NASSCOM’s advisory note to all its members and colleges not to begin Campus recruitments before the end of Seventh Semester. Students should submit resume with latest photograph against any job notification to the Placement office within stipulated deadline. Before interviews, study about the company by visiting their websites and interacting with alumni working in similar organizations. On the day of Campus interview, reach the Placement office in proper dress code with all requisite certificates and documents before time. Attend Pre placement talks by the companies and interact with company officials to clarify any queries you have on the job profile/ selection process. Most of the companies will conduct aptitude and technical tests initially to shortlist students for further rounds. Some companies will conduct Group discussions later to further shortlist candidates for Interviews. After qualifying through Technical Interviews, candidates need to attend HR Interviews. During interviews, always be cheerful, calm and composed. It is not necessary to answer all questions of the panel members. The students with good preparation and having good awareness about the company visiting the college will be at an advantage. The students should be careful about choosing the company they would like to join whether core/software and should give their best performance in the interview. Students should be aware of dos and don’ts in the interview. With focused attitude and preparedness, getting a Job in a dream Company will not be difficult. Final Year of Engineering is very crucial period for any engineering students’ life. It is that period where there is some scope for compensating for any lapse in the earlier years. If students are careful enough in PLANNING and WORK HARD with PUNCTUALITY and DEDICATION, they will definitely achieve their career goals with ease. This article is exclusively for Sakshi Education readers. If you like this, say thanks to sakshieducation.info by writing comments.

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Engineering Jobs in Indian Navy

Engineering Jobs in Indian Navy By Sakshi Education The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. It currently has approximately 55,000 personnel on active duty, including 5,000 members of the naval aviation branch and 2,000 marine commandos, making it the world’s fifth largest navy. The Indian Navy currently operates more than 155 vessels, including the INS Viraat, the only aircraft carrier in Asia-Pacific Region along with operational jet fighters. This group provides an opportunity for the navy aspirants to discuss various career options and experiences with the navy. Short Service Commission: Naval Academy offers Short Service Commission as well as permanent commission jobs in various cadres like. Technical (General Service) Engineering Branch (E): Candidates can join in the Naval Architecture Cadre of the Engineering Branch. The Indian navy today employs the largest pool of trained Naval Architects in India. A Naval architect is involved in design, construction, quality control, repair and new construction work of naval vessels. With the Navy going for more and more sophisticated warship production within the country, the Corps of Naval Architects offers excellent opportunities to keep abreast of the advancement in ship building technology and implement your innovative ideas. Eligibility: Four years BE/BTECH Engineering degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized university with one of the following Streams Mechanical Engineering Production Engineering Control Engineering Marine Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Electrical Branch (L): A warship is a mini floating city with an integral power generation and distribution system. In addition, complex missile systems, underwater weapons, radars and radio communication equipment form major part of a warship’s equipment. A majority of these are either computer-based or computer aided and incorporate the latest trends in electronics engineering. For a ship to be able to fight effectively, all this equipment must be kept working at peak efficiency. Electrical Officers have this responsibility and other challenging tasks. To sharpen the skills navy offers excellent opportunities for post-graduate courses in India/abroad to the deserving candidates. Eligibility: Four years BE/BTECH Engineering degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized university with one of the following Streams Avionics Engineering Electronics Engineering Electrical Engineering Instrumentation Engineering Control Engineering Telecommunication Engineering Officers of the Engineering and Electrical Branches can also volunteer for the Aviation/ Submarine Arm. Submarine Cadre: Engineering Branch (E): Eligibility: Four years BE/BTECH Engineering degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized university with one of the following Streams Mechanical Engineering Electrical Branch (L): Eligibility: Four years BE/BTECH Engineering degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized university with one of the following Streams Electronics Engineering Electrical Engineering Control Engineering Telecommunication Engineering Naval Architecture Cadre: Eligibility: Four years BE/BTECH Engineering degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized university with one of the following Streams Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Naval Architecture Engineering Selection Procedure: The candidates will be called for Service Selection board interviews according to their cadre and their performance in BE/BTECH Degree. Stage -1: Test consisting of officer intelligence rating test (OI and R test) followed by Picture perfection and Discussion test. Stage-2: Psychological testing, Group task, Group discussion and personal interview. Candidate who clears all the above tests will be appointed for training. The selected candidates will be appointed in the rank of Sub- Lieutenant on the date decided by IHQ-MoD (Navy). The candidates will be granted Short Service Commission (SSC). The candidates will be subject to an initial probationary period which will commence from the date of grant of the rank of Sub-Lieutenant and will terminate after two years from the date of their reporting to the Indian Naval Academy. During the period from date of appointment to reporting for training, the individual will be entitled to half the basic pay of the rank, which will be payable as a lump-sum stipend at the time of joining Indian Naval Academy for training. The tenure of SSC officers will be for a period of 10 years, extendable by a further period of 04 years subject to service requirements and performance/willingness of the candidates. The Candidates who fail to qualify at the final graduation (aggregate 60%) will be discharged from service without any benefits. Duties of Technical Officer Tech (GS) Branch: Technical officers are to maintain ships, aircrafts and their associated weapons/sensors systems. Submarine cadre: As a submarine technical officer you will be responsible to run maintain modern submarines and its weapon systems. Naval Architecture cadre: Naval Architects specialize in warship and submarine constructions and also involves in design, construction, quality control and new construction work of naval vessels. Course commences from the month of July. Permanent Commission: Indian navy Academy offers Permanent commission jobs in the education branch of Indian navy. Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree in any one of the following streams Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Computer science Engineering Information Technology Engineering Telecommunication Engineering How to Apply: Applications must be sent on a plain A4 size paper in the prescribed format duly completed in all the respects, with subscription on the envelope. Selection Procedure: Candidates will be called for Service selection board interviews based on the performance in educational qualification. Interviews are conducted for five days. Stage-1: Intelligence test, Picture perfection test and group discussion Stage-2: Psychological testing, Group task, and personal interview. Candidates selected will be called for training which starts in the month of July. A student holding a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Technology Engineering could also join the Merchant navy as a Engine Cadet/ Fifth Engineer/ Junior Engineer. Direct entry Deck Cadets are required to undergo basic pre-sea training arranged by the recruiting company itself and the direct entry engineering cadets are preferred to do a Pre-sea course of 9 months duration in Marine Engineering conducted by the MERI. Indian Navy also offers Coast Guard Jobs Coast Guard: Officers Entry Scheme of Coast Guard offers “Assistant Commandant” Jobs for engineering graduates Eligibility: Candidates should posses an Engineering Degree in any one of the following Branches Naval Architecture Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Marine Engineering Design Engineering Rank and Pay Structure Asst Comdt Rs.15600-39100 with Grade Pay Rs 5400/- Training Pattern: Basic Training in Naval Academy at INS Mandovi, Goa 20 weeks Afloat training onboard Coast Guard Ships 36 weeks Technical courses at various Naval Schools 48 weeks Watch-keeping onboard Coast Guard Ships 24 weeks How to Apply: The recruitment of Asst. Commandants is conducted bi-annually. The advertisement is given in leading national newspapers in both Hindi as well as in English. Selection Process: The shortlisted candidates are called for Preliminary Selection (PSB) as per their choice centers at Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta and Delhi The PSB consists of Mental Ability Test as well as interview The candidates who qualify PSB are called for Final Selection Board (FSB) at New Delhi. The candidates who qualify PSB are required to undergo medical examination. The candidates subject to medical fitness are selected as per merit list. This article is exclusively for Sakshi Education readers. If you like this, say thanks to sakshieducation.info by writing comments.

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Engineering Jobs in Indian Army

Engineering Jobs in Indian Army By Sakshi Education Engineering Graduates (Direct Entry) An Engineering graduate can join the Indian Military Academy directly. They only need to attend the Service Selection Board interview. Tentative date: Course commences every year in the month of January and July. How to Apply: Candidates can apply directly to the following address whenever the notifications are released. Generally notifications are released in the months of March/April & October /November Address: Addl. Directorate General of Recruiting (TGC), Army HQ, West Block III, RK Puram, New Delhi -110066 University Entry Scheme: Engineers who wish to apply for Army in Pre-Final/Final Year of Engineering have an opportunity to opt for University Entry Scheme. They can apply for Indian army as an officer. Selection is based on campus interview and Service Selection Board (SSB) interview. Candidates is eligible for induction into technical branches/services of the army as commissioned officers under the University Entry Scheme. Tentative date of Notification: Course commences every year in the month of July. How to apply: Candidates need to furnish their applications in response to the advertisement generally published in the month of July. Officers Entry Scheme: Permanent Commission: Permanent commission is for those who want to make a career in the army until retirement. Recruitment of Commissioned Officers in the Armed Forces is mainly through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) under Permanent Commission. Eligibility: Final Year students of Marine Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Control Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Production Engineering with minimum 60% upto VIth Semester. Short Service Commission (Technical): Indian army has an alternative career, called short service commission which gives an option of joining in the Indian Army and serving as a Commissioned officer for 5 years. Short Service Commission facilitates recruitment of qualified technical graduates through the SSBs, to attend the Officers training Academy (OTA), Chennai, after medical tests, for a ten month course. Short Service Commission allows you to join on a five-year contractual basis, after which you can exercise the option to continue or not. Eligibility: A Degree in Marine Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Control Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Production Engineering Or Any other qualification recognized by the Institution of Engineers (India) as equivalent to a degree course with minimum 55% marks. Tentative dates: Advertisement will be generally released in the months of March/April & October/November. Women’s Special Entry Scheme: The WSES for officers offers non-technical, technical and specialist entry for unmarried females or issueless widow or divorcee candidates. In women special entry scheme, the initial contractual period is five years For Technical Entry: BE, BTech or equivalent or a higher qualification is needed. Eligibility: Candidate must possess an engineering degree in any one of the following branches Civil engineering Electrical engineering Mechanical engineering Electronics engineering Computer science engineering Telecommunications engineering and architecture is needed. Tentative date: Month of commencement of course in each year is March and September. Advertisement for applications will be released in June/December Selection Process: Selection is based on written exam and SSB Interview and medical examination. Electrical Branch Permanent Commission: Eligibility: A Degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Avionics Engineering Computer Engineering Telecommunication Engineering Or Any other qualification recognized by the Institution of Engineers (India) or Institution of Telecommunication Engineers (India) as equivalent to a degree This article is exclusively for engineering students. If you like this, say thanks to sakshieducation.info by writing comments .

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Engineer as an Officer in Indian Air Force By Sakshi Education Along with flying branch and Ground batch Indian Air Force recruits only Engineers in Technical Branch. Candidates short-listed after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous training regimen at one of the Air Force training establishments; National Defense Academy, Air Force Academy, Air Force Technical College and Flying Training Establishments. Thereafter, they are commissioned as officers and embark on a glorious and fulfilling career. As an Engineer, you can soar into a rewarding and challenging career in the Indian Air Force. You can even join the Technical Branch in your final or pre-final year of engineering through the University Entry Scheme Technical Branch: As an officer in the Technical Branch, you would be in charge of some of the most sophisticated equipment in the world. You can apply for the Technical Branch via any of the two schemes listed below: Direct Entry Scheme After you have completed your engineering, you can join the Technical Branch through the Direct Entry Scheme. Both men and women can use this mode of entry to apply to the Indian Air Force. Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) Permanent / Short Service Commission As an Aeronautical Engineer in the Electronics stream, you will be responsible for the communication and signals required on the Air Force station. You will also be in charge of the execution of preventive maintenance and servicing of aircraft. With further in-service training, you could also move to the repair and overhaul divisions of the Indian Air Force. To join the Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) stream you must fulfill the following eligibility criteria: Age: 18 to 28 years* Marital Status: Single Nationality: Indian Gender: This is applicable to both men and women. Educational Qualification (Aeronautical Engineer – Electronics): First division (60% & above) BE / B.Tech in Electronics / Telecommunication / Electrical / Electrical Communication / Electronics & Communication / Instrumentation / Computer Science & Engineering or a combination of these subjects. OR Diploma in Electronics of Madras Institute of Technology OR B Tech in Radio Physics and Electronics / Optics and Opto Electronics OR MSc Degree in Physics (With Electronics) / Electronics / Computer Science / Computer Application / MCA with Maths, Physics and Electronics at graduation level or MSc. Tech in Electronics and Radio Engineering OR Section A&B Examination of the Associate Membership Examination of the Institute of Engineers (India) in Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunication subjects OR Graduate Membership Examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers with subjects of Section A & full subjects of Section B by actual studies (Maths, Applied Electronics and Circuits, Principals of Communication Engineering, Transmission lines and Networks) Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) Permanent / Short Service Commission: After you join the Indian Air Force as an Aeronautical Engineer in the Mechanical stream, you could be placed at a position that requires you to be involved with preventive maintenance and servicing of aircraft or of common user and specialist application vehicles. You could also be involved in the safety and maintenance of firearms and ammunition at an Air Force Base. To join the Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) stream, you must fulfill the following conditions: Age: 18 to 28 years* Marital Status: Single Nationality: Indian Gender: This is applicable to both men and women. Educational Qualification (Aeronautical Engineer-Mechanical): “First division (60% & above) BE / B.Tech in Aeronautical / Mechanical / Production / Industrial Production or a combination of these subjects OR Section A and B of Examination of Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies in Avionics / Communication streams OR Section A and B of Associate Membership Examination of Institution of Engineering (India) with Mechanical / Aeronautical subjects by actual studies OR Section A and B of Associate Membership Examination of the Aeronautical Society of India with Group I (Design and Production) or Group II (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) subjects by actual studies Advertisement Schedule: February and August Every Year Selection Procedure: There is a 4 step selection procedure which is scientific and thorough. You can be a part of Air Force family going through this process and proving your mettle. For details about the procedure see the steps below: Step 1 – Scrutiny of Applications Step 2 – Testing Officer Like Qualities Step 3 – Conducting of Medical Examinations Step 4 – Preparing All India Merit List Step 1 -Scrutiny of Applications The selection procedure begins immediately after you send your application forms to us. All application forms are first checked for eligibility after which you will receive a call letter with further instructions. If seek entry into the Flying Branch through the NDA or CDSE, your applications need to be sent to UPSC, New Delhi. UPSC conducts a written test twice a year in April & August (NDA) and April & September (CDSE). Advertisements for the examinations are released about six months in advance. Qualifying in these exams take you to step two. If you apply for Short Service Commission Flying (Pilot) or as an NCC Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate holder, your application is processed by Air HQ and call letter issued by AFSBs. If you have applied to the Technical Branch you will be required to appear the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). Similarly, for non tech ground duty branches, you would require to appear for a Common Entrance Test (CET). If you pass the EKT/CET, you move to the next step. Click here to see schedule of advertisements for various branches Step 2 – Testing Officer Like Qualities If you have successfully cleared Step 1, you will receive a call letter to report to any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Varanasi and Mysore. At the Air Force Selection Boards, you undergo a number of psychological tests, an interview and group activities, which are collectively called the Officer like Qualities (OLQ) Tests. These tests are designed to gauge your potential and suitability as an officer in the Armed Forces. The Psychological Tests are written tests that are conducted by a Psychologist. The Group Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor tests. We expect active physical participation from you. The Interview involves a personal conversation with our Interviewing Officer. These tests will be explained to you in detail before they are conducted at the Selection Board. The following is the schedule for OLQ Tests: Schedule Technical Branch Day 1 Intelligence Tests/ Psychological Tests (Phase I) Day 2 Group tests Day 3 Group tests Day 4 Interview Day 5 Conference Phase I of testing gets over on 1st day for all type of entries except NDA/CDSE/NCC/Direct entry for which it gets over on second day. Only those candidates who qualify in Phase I shall be retained at AFSB for further testing of Phase II. NDA/CDSE candidates who do not qualify the PABT will still be tested for their second/third choice. At the conference held on the last day, all the assessors i.e. the Psychologist, Ground Testing Officer and the Interviewing Officer, discuss your personality and decide on recommending you or not. Those recommended by the AFSBs will require filling up certain documents at the Boards and subsequently moving to the next step. Step 3 – Conducting of Medical Examinations : If you have applied for the Technical or Ground Duty Branches and are found suitable, you may be asked to return home and await a call for a medical examination or be sent directly for the medical examination. Step 4 -Preparing All India Merit List An All India Merit List is compiled on the basis of your performance at the AFSB and subject to being medically fit. Based on the vacancies available, Air HQ would issue joining instructions to join Air Force Academy for the training. This article is exclusively for Sakshi Education readers. If you like this, say thanks to sakshieducation.info by writing comments .

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Section Engineer Jobs in Indian Railways

Section Engineer Jobs in Indian Railways By Sakshi Education There is an excellent opportunity for the Engineering Graduates in Indian Railways, the largest Central Government Organization in India. Section Engineers: There are many advantages of Section Engineer jobs. Firstly, it is a Central Government job it gives an opportunity of permanent job with job security, high salary, social status, many Central Government facilities such as Quarters, Free AC Railway Pass etc. The VI Pay Commission has enhanced the Pay Scale to a Gross Starting Salary of above Rs.30, 000/-. Section Engineer is the highest post which is recruited through Railway Recruitment Board meant for B-Tech and BE Students. The other posts include JE’s for Diploma Candidates and ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) for ITI Candidates. Different branches: Section Engineer – Mechanical / Automobile Engineering Section Engineer – Electrical Engineering Section Engineer – Electronics and Communication Engineering Section Engineer – Civil Engineering Section Engineer – Instrumentation Engineering Eligibility: The Educational Qualification is BTech, or BE from any one of the above mentioned branches of Engineering. The upper age limit in general category is 33 years. However students of reservation have relaxation as per the rules. As already mentioned RRB does not give the detailed syllabus. Hence students must prepare complete engineering syllabus i.e., GATE Syllabus. The paper will be for 150 marks. 70 percent questions will be technical and 30 percent non-technical. Technical questions are from the concerned branch and non-technical are from G.K., Arithmetic and Reasoning. The questions are multiple choices with 1/3 negative for wrong answer. Also advertised are Junior Engineer Posts for which the students having diploma in respective branch are eligible. The students pursuing BE/ BTech. through lateral entry scheme can grab the opportunity. One very special feature about the current notification is about ALP’s (Assistant Loco Pilot) i.e. till recent past only ITI passed were eligible to apply but now students with Diploma / Degree are also eligible for such posts. In general there is no minimum qualifying mark for RRB exams. The number of students selected is according to number of posts. Hence, when the paper is easy the qualifying mark goes up while for tough paper it will be less. Once the student gets selected in the written examination further there will be no interview. He only has to produce his original certificates for verification and followed by Medical fitness examination. Hence posts of SE and JE are also called as single stage recruitment exams. Regarding ALP for which BE/ BTech are also eligible, a student has to qualify psychology test after qualifying in written. Thus we can see there is a great opportunity for many of the brilliant and hard-working Engineer Graduates to choose the Section Engineer job of Indian Railways Services as one of the careers. This article is exclusively for engineering students. If you like this, say thanks to sakshieducation.info by writing comments .

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Software Jobs

Software Jobs By Sakshi Education NASSCOM survey finds booming job market in India. It said the Indian information technology (IT) and business process outsourcing (BPO) industry would hire 150,000 people this year. Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation, and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems. It is frequently described as the systematic study of algorithmic processes that create, describe, and transform information. Areas of computer science: The theory of computation, algorithms and data structures, programming methodology and languages, and computer elements and architecture are the areas considered crucial for the discipline of computer science. In addition to these four areas, some fields such as software engineering, artificial intelligence, computer networking and communication, database systems, parallel computation, distributed computation, computer-human interaction, computer graphics, operating systems, and numerical and symbolic computation as being important areas of computer science. NASSCOM survey finds booming job market in India. For the next financial year, 2010-11, Nasscom gave healthier projections for exports at 13-15 percent and 15-17 percent for the India market. It said the Indian information technology (IT) and business process outsourcing (BPO) industry would hire 150,000 people this year. The findings of the association said that the industry would continue to be a net hirer with direct employment expected to grow by 4 percent and cross 2.3 million with over 90,000 jobs added in FY09-10. The ‘Global Snapshot’ from the international recruitment firm, Antal surveyed more than 6000 organisations in 30 countries on whether they were currently hiring and firing at professional and managerial level. The survey showed that Indian organizations plan on increasing their hiring activity even more, which indicates a strong employment market which is improving all the time. India favorite destination: India is the hub of skilled software professionals, who are available in abundance. It helps the software companies to develop cost-effective business solutions for their clients. As a result, Indian software companies can place their products and services in the global market in the most competitive rate. This is the reason why India has been a favorite destination for outsourcing as well. Many multinational IT giants also have their offshore development centers in India. Most of the software companies in India are into varied types of business like Infrastructure Software: These include Operating Systems, middleware and databases. Enterprise Software: These automate business process in diverse verticals like finance, sales and marketing, production and logistics. Security Software Industry-specific Software Contract Programming Pay: The pay in software companies is very good as compared to other industries. Salary package is calculated based on the Total Relevant Experience in most of the companies. In technologies, that are short of resources like higher end computing etc the salary packages match that of many developed countries. As a thumb rule, the salary will be around 1.5 lakh x experience in many companies. Skills required: A scientific temperament Good mathematical skills Logical and Reasoning skills Abstract Thinking Ability to work hard and sit at a computer for long hours Domains in software industry: Application Programming / Maintenance DBA / Dataware housing ERP / CRM Mainframe QA & Testing Systems / EDP / MIS Client Server E-Commerce / Internet Technologies Embedded / EDA / VLSI / ASIC / Chip Design Network Administration / Security System Programming T- Hardware / Telecom / Technical Staff / Support Job roles IN Software Industry: Trainee Software Engineer/ Programmer Team Leader/ Technical Leader Project Leader/ Project Manager Program Manager ERP, CRM – Functional Consultant ERP, CRM – Technical Consultant Software Test Engineer Quality Assurance – Manager VP/ GM – Quality Technical Support Engineer Network Administrator Database Administrator (DBA) Database Architect/ Designer System Administrator System Analyst/ Tech Architect Graphic Designer/ Animator Pros: It is one of the most well-paid professions Intellect driven job You get thrill of solving mathematical puzzles Cons: long exposure to the computer screen can hurt eyesight long work hours mean less socializing and perhaps physical fitness issues Risk of quick burnout This article is exclusively for engineering students. If you like this, say thanks to sakshieducation.info by writing comments .

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What to do when you don’t know answer to question asked by interviewer?

Okay, now let’s look at this situation closely. There are following possibilities -

Situation #1: You know something, but not very confident about the answer:

This is a typical situation. The interviewer asks you a question and you aren’t very sure about the answer. But of course you know ‘something’ very relevant. How’d you handle such a situation?

Well, the answer is simple: First decide how much you know and whether your answer will add something valuable to the conversation between you and interviewer. If you are absolutely sure that ‘that something’ will add value then politely accept that you don’t know the answer but know something that is very relevant. You can use following words -

“Sir/Madam, I’m not familiar with but I know that it involves “

OR

“Sir/Madam, I don’t have knowledge about but what I know is “

Look, the point here is not to tell the interviewer how smart you are, but to inform him/her that you’re aware of the topic and can ‘add’ something that drives the conversation forward.

Situation #2: You’re absolutely blank. Don’t have a clue about what the interviewer asked:

This situation is not abnormal. Many times, the interviewer may ask you to see how you handle difficult situation. When interviewer asks you something you’ve no clue about, don’t be ashamed to say,

“Sir/Madam, I’m afraid, I do not know “
“Sir/Madam, I’m not familiar with “
“Sir/Madam, I’m not sure whether this is about “

You may ask question to the interviewer just to be sure that you’ve understood the question correctly. Don’t be a rat and just go on babbling about every damn thing you know in the world; just to appear ‘smart’ and ‘employable’. You’ll get rejected.

Situation #3: You know the answer, but don’t recall it properly:

See, your promptness in answering does not make you look smart & intelligent in any interview. Many candidates think that if they start answering as soon as the interviewer has done asking his/her question, they’ll look smarter. Wrong!

It is ABSOLUTELY OKAY to take your time before you answer. But not too much time. 10 seconds is enough time to gather things in your mind before you speak out. If you need more time to collect the things, request the interviewer to grant you more time; they’ll be happy to grant you time than listening to incorrect answer or your mumble.

Remember, use your mind when you handle such situation. For example, if you’re a fresh graduate appearing for interview and the interviewer asks you a definition or question based on your engineering discipline; you can’t say “I don’t know”, because you can’t take chances with that.

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Cv Or Resume: Is There A Difference?

While most of us use the terms ‘Curriculum Vitae’ (CV) and ‘Resume’ interchangeably, there is a difference between these two documents. All over the world (including India) except the US, employers ask potential employees for a CV while applying for a position. While both documents are used in the job application process — there is a difference in what the contents of each should be.

To understand this, let us look at the literal meaning of these two terms:

Curriculum Vitae: The course of life; Resume: summary

A close look at the meaning of these terms makes things clearer. While a CV discusses the course of life of a person, his Resume is a brief summary of his skills and achievements. The meaning of the words offer the basic differences between the two:

· While a CV is detailed, a Resume is to the point

· A CV is longer than a Resume. Usually, a CV is two or more pages long while a Resume is essentially one page long.

· A CV can contain some information about other facets of your life such as hobbies and extracurricular activities. A Resume strictly contains information relevant to the job.

· A CV is usually used in USA only for academia and when you are required to apply for a government grant. Potential employers usually ask for a Resume there.

· This means that while your CV when applying to two different jobs could be same, your Resume has to be different, highlighting different achievements in different cases.

So, what term should you use? While most times you will be asked for a CV all over the world, you have to be cautious if you are in the USA. In the USA, employers expect you to abide by the rules when they ask you for your Resume.

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