Better job planning is one of the most crucial factors in candidates life, which needs no emphasis. It is important at least for two reasons. First, whether candidates opt for a better job in opportunitys or prefer to be on candidates own, candidates must appreciate that there is fierce competition for getting a space in the world of work. Remember the old adage, "Survival of the fittest". Second, in view of new developments primarily triggered off by the information technology (IT) and globalisation of the economy, there are now more options than ever before. candidates will have to look for these options. Remember also that these are days of specialisation.
When should candidates begin the better job planning? The age that could be considered appropriate for making a start is the age of 14-15 years when candidates enter the Ninth Class under the 10 + 2 pattern of education. This is the formative age to shape candidates better job. Much more important reason, however, is that it is after the 10 + 2 level that a wide variety of course options are available to choose from. This means that as the first step candidates will have to choose from the three streams viz., science stream, arts and humanities, and commerce stream and the appropriate combination of subjects, when candidates enter the 10+2 level. To a great extent, this choice would determine the course options available to candidates after the 10 + 2 level. For example, if candidates want to take up engineering degree course, candidates should not only join the science stream stream but should also opt for the combination comprising Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Before candidates enter the 10 + 2 stage, candidates may like to consider which syllabus provides wider options. As candidates are aware, there are three Secondary Boards viz., the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (ICSE) and the State Boards, each having its own syllabus. While the CBSE and ICSE syllabuses permit combining biology and mathematics, not all the State Boards provide similar opportunity. For example, the Andhra Pradesh Board for Intermediate Education (equivalent to Higher Secondary Board) does not. It limits candidates option, because at this stage itself candidates will have to decide whether candidates want to join the engineering college or medical and agricultural colleges. However, as the number of CBSE and ICSE affiliated schools in States is small, candidates may have to opt for the State Board syllabus.
Before candidates embark upon planning candidates better job candidates may have to consider two issues:
1. Do candidates need an immediate opportunity because of some adverse family circumstances?
2. Is candidates family financially sound enough to pay for candidates professional education?
If candidates need a opportunity, say after candidates complete the secondary stage, but still want to pursue higher education, candidates may like to take up a suitable course through distance learning mode. There are now many options available. candidates can study according to candidates own pace and convenience. candidates can even study both the secondary (Class 10) and higher secondary (10 + 2) courses through the distance-learning mode. As regards the second issue, the stark reality is that it is becoming increasingly difficult for many middle class families to meet the spiralling cost of professional education. Scholarships, freeships and other financial supports are scarce. candidates may be aware that in professional colleges there are two categories of seats "free seats" and "payment seats".
Since the tuition fees for "free seats" are highly subsidised, candidates pay much less compared to those for "payment seats". Generally, "free seats" are allotted to students on the basis of the performance at the entrance tests. candidates will, therefore, have to strive very hard if candidates want to get a "free seat" in professional colleges. If candidates family is unable to bear the cost of "elite" professional courses, candidates may choose a professional course, which also promises a reasonably good better job at an affordable cost. It is prudent to cut candidates coat according to the available cloth. However, the financial consideration alone need not determine this option. There are other good reasons too for seeking a better job in these professions. This option should also be considered if candidates cannot get through entrance tests for professional courses. better job planning should be preceded by two steps:
1. Assess candidates strengths and weaknesses, likings, aptitudes and interests.
2. Gather as much information as possible about the various educational opportunities and choose one that conforms to candidates assessment.
Both are easier said than done. Therefore, it is necessary for schools establishing their own better job and course information places and provide guidance and counselling to their students. In the absence of such facilities in candidates school, try to collect information from different sources. Here is a note of caution. Never take the claims of flashy advertisements in newspapers and other media at their face value. More often than not, they are issued by fly-by-night operators to allure unsuspecting students. Ascertain the status of these institutions.
If candidates do not intend to pursue university education, candidates may opt, after the 10th class, for various Vocational Courses available in different areas. The most sought after ones of course are the polytechnic courses of three-year duration leading to diplomas in different branches of engineering and technology. The advantage of polytechnic courses is that in some branches a diploma holder can make a lateral entry into degree level engineering courses. A clear idea about the vocational courses, therefore, would be helpful in taking an appropriate decision.
As stated earlier, at the 10 + 2 level candidates have three options:
1. The science stream Stream
2. The Arts/Humanities Stream and
3. The commerce stream Stream.
In Addition, there is the Vocational Stream. The Subjects offered in these streams are given in the Annexure. One problem candidates may face while choosing the combination of subjects is that the desired one may not be available in many 10 + 2 level institutions (higher secondary schools and junior colleges) Particularly in rural areas. A brief account of each of the streams follows:
science stream
There is a common belief that science stream is the most important subject, compared to humanities or even commerce stream. There is also a general feeling in our society that the best students opt for science stream. This is an assumption of most parents, students and teachers. In fact, brilliance and intelligence is not the exclusive preserve of science stream. If a student is interested in doing engineering courses, such as civil, mechanical, electronics, metallurgy, computers, the option should be for a combination of mathematics, physics and chemistry (MPC). If candidates wish to take up medicine, dentistry, agricultural science stream, dairy science stream or biological science streams (biochemistry, biotechnology), the combination should be biology, physics and chemistry (BiPC). It is true that the advantage of choosing science stream stream is that candidates can shift to the other two streams viz., humanities and commerce stream after 10 + 2. It also opens up the gateway to a large number of better job and course options, even if candidates cannot make it to the most coveted courses in engineering, medicine or agriculture. In several universities, particularly in the South, besides the usual combinations, such subjects as microbiology, computer science stream can be chosen at the BSc level.
Apart form doing the degree level courses in science stream with the conventional combinations candidates can also choose degree courses in several emerging professional areas, such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, computer, business administration, hotel management, tourism management. candidates can also opt for courses outside the university stream, such as hotel management, fashion technology, industrial design, packaging, aircraft maintenance engineering, government accredited computer courses and a host of post 10 + 2 level vocational courses. However, if candidates are very clear that science stream is not candidates cup of tea, there is no point in wasting two precious years simply because it keeps many options open. It would rather be desirable to explore the opportunities the other fields offer.
Arts/Humanities stream
It is not widely appreciated that humanities also offer many options after 10 + 2 other than the usual BA degree course. Except for courses in science stream and technology areas, they can take up many other courses such as travel & tourism, advertising, journalism, performing arts, business management, etc. Humanities is also the favourite choice of many students who sit for the civil service examinations.
commerce stream
Next to science stream, commerce stream stream opens up a variety of options after 10 + 2 stage. Some examples are: company secretary-ship, chartered accountancy, cost accountancy, business management, computer. Although chartered accountancy, cost accountancy or company secretary-ship course can be taken up after 10 + 2 (after successfully completing the Foundation Courses) candidates should be aware that each year only a small percentage of those who take the examinations get through. It may, therefore, be wise to obtain the basic BCom degree first. BCom with Computer as one of the combinations is now a much sought after course
In all the three streams, students can now opt for opportunity-oriented vocational subjects at the first degree level available in selected colleges affiliated to many universities. Another recent development has been the diversification of courses, professional in nature, at the first-degree level itself, although the number is institutions offering such course is still small. International postgraduate programmes of five-year duration after 10 + 2 in several subjects are being introduced by some universities
Whatever stream candidates may select, candidates should put in candidates best efforts, which would surely lead to the path of success. Obtaining high marks in the qualifying examinations will put candidates in a comparatively better position to get into the course of choice after the 10 + 2 level.
So the point to be noted is that every subject has its own importance. So, one should think widely to choose a better job. After answering to so many viewers comments,i just want to request candidates to post candidates email id in the comment.So that it would be easy or me to answer candidates query.
Today there may be good future,in future.. it may not have that importance. So, all the best for the future.