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Graduation is the vary important junction of one's life ,if any one not get proper guidance and instruction at this stage of life then it may led to the destruction in one's life,and if he/she get proper guidance or instruction at this stage of life he/she become achiever in their life.
Completion of Graduation is a watershed in one’s career. From here a general graduate (Arts/Sciences/Commerce) can choose any of the career options available to him. There are many government jobs open to graduates like in Railways, Public sector Banks, Defense, Police and Civil administration. However more lucrative scopes are available in private sector in terms of remuneration and other facilities in the face of liberalization and globalization.
As there are many career options available to a graduate, he may have some confusion to choose the right one. This page can guide him to choose a right career path.

Career options after graduation in Engineering:

Indian Engineering Services (IES)

Indian Engineering Services (IES) is for those candidates who desire a career in most reputed government departments like Indian Railways, Military Engineering Services, Central Engineering Services, Telecommunication Department, Central Water Services etc.For entering Engineering Services, a candidate has to appear in an Engineering Services Examination conducted by the UPSC every year in the month of May/June.

Career Options in Public Sector Units (PSUs)

PSU are a government owned corporations, state-owned companies, state enterprises, publicly-owned corporations or government business enterprises. Public Sector Enterprises (like NTPC, ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, BARC, DRDO etc), a aspirant is required to have good technical knowledge, apt general apt and reasoning and a pleasing personality.PSUs recruit through individual entrance Examinations having technical and non technical questions.

Career Opportunities through GATE

GATE is an all India Examination for admission in post graduate courses ( ME, MS and M.Tech )in various engineering colleges conducted by the GATE committee

Challenging and stable career options

To research and development

Teaching and Prestigious private sector lucrative jobs after Masters in respective discipline in engineering after qualifying Graduate aptitude test in engineering (GATE).
Post engineering degree there are other options for engineers like Civil Services, State Engineering Services, MBA, Banking Sector, Defence Services, higher study abroad through GRE and GMAT.

Career options after graduation in commerce:

There is a sea of options in Commerce stream to make a bright career. Commerce stream is very useful to one’s career prospects as it encompasses financial markets, economics to the latest management practices. Studying commerce can provide the proficiency and knowledge to even starting one’s own venture.
After completion of graduation one can opt for post graduation (M. com). One can also opt for Ph.D degree on their respective subject which can help in getting a respectable profession such as teaching, research scholar and also in the banking sector.
Chartered accountancy (CA) is one of the most popular choices of a student. The main duty of a chartered accountant is auditing company’s books, stock brokers and income tax assesses.
Mater of Business Administration (MBA) is another popular choice among the students.
The duration of a regular MBA course is 2 years and an Executive MBA course is of 1 year. One can complete their MBA through correspondence also.

Chartered financial analyst (CFA) is another exiting course for students persuing Commerce. The chief responsibility of a CFA is to manage in the areas of financial accounting, management accounting, financial management, investment management, security evaluation, project planning, venture capital management and credit rating. The duration of the course is 3years after post graduation degree.

Company secretary (CS) is other interesting career which a person has certain liability for ensuring the company meets its statutory obligations. Student can apply for a company secretary course after passing school.

Career options after graduation in Science:

A Student can do Ph.D degree on their particular subjects. Some alluring job options after doing B. Sc or M.Sc are teaching (college/university), Scientists, Geologists, Chemists, Mathematicians, Physicists etc. A science graduate also can apply for UPSC exams, IAS, Banking, insurance exams and gets good jobs.

anatomy M.B.B.S (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) offers courses on Human The duration of the course is approximately five and a half years which includes one year of internship. Students can opt for Post Graduate specialization in different subjects such as Cardiology, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Dermatology, ENT, Gynecology, Neuro Sciences, Opthamology, Orthopedics and Paediatrics.

B.D.S (Bachelor in Dental Sciences) offers courses in Dental Surgery and duration of the course is 5 years with Internship.

After completion of B.D.S one can do the Post Graduation (P.G) in Dental Sciences. B.V.S (Bachelor in Veterinary Sciences) encompasses courses of the Animal disease, prevention and surgery cases.

This course takes four and a half years time with a practical Internship. One can do P.G studies in different specializations after completion of B. V. S course.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharma) is also an attractive career prospect one can pursue. It takes is 4 years to complete the course. After completion of the course one can start career in departments such as Drugs Research or Production in various Pharmaceutical Industries. If anyone yearns to do Post Graduation (M.Pharmacy) they can chose specialization in subjects such as:

• a. Pharmacology
• b. Pharmaceutics
• c. Pharmaceutical Analysis
• d. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• e. Pharm D

Diploma course in Pharmacy (D.Pharmacy) offers a 2 years duration course after which one can start practicing in various Medicinal Institutionsas a Pharmacist .

One can also opt for further studies such as B.Pharmacy and later M.Pharmacy. Bachelor in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) is a 4 year course which includes healthcare, medicine dispensing and caring of ailing patients.

Biotechnology is a series of enabling technologies involving manipulation of living organisms or their sub cellular components to provide useful products, processes or services for the betterment of mankind. This is 4 year course.

Bioinformatics is a relatively new concept which is related to storage, retrieval and analysis of biological data for drug discovery and drug design.

It integrates information technology for processing biological information such as nucleic acid (DNA/RNA), protein sequence and structure. The duration of the course is 4 years or else can also go for B.Sc Bioinformatics where the course duration is 3 years.

B.P.T (Bachelor in Physiotherapy) basically studies how to restore the functioning of the body which is affected by due to illness like paralysis, injury, shock.

The basic duration of the course is 3 years B.H.M.S ( Bachelor in Homeopathic Medicinal Sciences) offers courses how to increase the self healing power of our body by using medicine which are derived from natural and herbal sources. The duration of the course is five and a half year.

B.A.M.S (Bachelor in Ayurveda Medicinal Sciences) covers courses how to restore the balance of our body without side effects. Main focus of the courses are to regain balance of liver disorders, rheumatic and chronic conditions. The duration of the Course is only 3 years.

Career options after graduation Arts

After getting the graduation degree a student can do masters degree (MA) in their selected subjects. For further high education one can opt for Ph.D degree in their respective subject.
Here are some of the attractive career option for Arts stream pursuer-
Psychologist, Counselor, Economist, Market analyst, Sociologist, Social Worker, Historian, Anthropologist, Human Resources, Personal Executive, Writer/journalist/Editor, lawyer, Media Personnel, School Teacher/College Professor/university Professor etc. Apart from these an Arts graduate student can apply for UPSC exams, IAS, Banking, insurance exams and gets good jobs.

Sales and Marketing

As increasing with the products in our daily market competition is also increasing as increasing with this the demand of sales and marketing personals is also increasing.so it is an good carrier option after graduation.
Growing consumerism has thrown up a lot of opportunities in sales and marketing. Graduates can directly join as sales and marketing executives in several companies be it food and beverage, manufacturing, IT or other service providers. With the development of e-commerce telemarketing is also a good option. Here earning is very lucrative which includes salary, allowance and also commissions.

Management

As increasing of private sector in market,there is huge demand of management personals,to get better results of their product in market.
MBA is the most promising career option after graduation. It throws up jobs in the fields of finance, personnel management, sales-marketing and international business. Graduates have to qualify entrance test like CAT/XAT/MAT/FMS/IIFT/SNAP conducted by the concerned institutes. Remuneration of management graduates ranges from Rs 25,000 to Rs 1 lac per month or even more depending upon qualification and experiences.

CS/ CA/ CFA/CWA

There is huge demand of professionals in every field,so these courses are very beneficial for one's to get better opportunity for themselves.After graduation one can enter into professional courses like CS/ CA/ CFA/CWA. Such courses are offered by several institutes in India. After completion of courses one can work in public and private sectors bank, industries, MNCs, corporate houses, media houses and with many more organizations. These professional are highly required in the cut throat competitive economy thus their remuneration is very high. After some year of experience one can also start consultancy in this field.

Computer Courses:

MCA/Animation/Web Design

As every sector is going to be an computerized,we can say that the evolution of Information Sector has begun IT revolution has opened up several job opportunities.Those who have interest in computer work this is a good place for them to build their carrier. Here one can work as computer operator, programmer, software professional, animator and web designer. Courses relating to such areas are offered by several universities and private institutes. Rather than joining any companies one can also work as independent service provider. Remuneration here generally varies between Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 per month.

Mass Communication And Journalism/Advertising

Mass Communication And Journalism/Advertising job is for those who love challenging and adventurous carrier.There must be good communication skills and proficiency in language.Proliferation of media houses has opened up many opportunities for graduates who opt for Mass com and Journalism. One can work as correspondent, reporter, anchor, columnist and radio jockey in print/electronics/web media houses. Advertising is also a promising career option to graduates. Courses in Mass com/Journalism/Advertising are offered by several universities and private institutes. Besides there are also distance learning programmes. Earning in this sector is highly lucrative which generally ranges from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 per month.

Hotel Management

Hotel Management is a favored career option in India.It is a good carrier option for those who wants to meet daily new faces and love to interact with them. Graduates can do Post Graduate/Diploma courses in hotel management offered by public and private institutes. After such qualification they can join catering services of hotels, restaurants, airlines, shipping companies, railways, clubs, offices and many more. The average pay packages here lies between Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000 per months.

Travel and Tourism

Travel and tourism offer multiple career options to graduates.It is a good carrier option for those who wants to meet daily new faces and love to interact with them. To enter this sector all they need is a course in tourism management/development offered by several public and private institutes. They can join tour and travel companies, tour agencies, airlines and hotels. Besides they can also work as independent tour guide and travel agents. Remuneration here depends upon quality of services and customer satisfaction.

Civil Aviation: Air Hostess/ Commercial Pilot

Career in civil aviation is quite promising which requires professional training for Air Hostess and Commercial Pilot. Only science graduates can be enrolled into commercial pilot training whereas air hostess training is open to all graduates. After training jobs in public and private airlines are open to them. Remuneration varies here which ranges between Rs 25,000 to 2 lacs per month depending upon nature of job and kind of employers.

Social Work

Proliferation of developmental agencies and NGOs has made social work a promising and remunerative career option for graduates. They can be enrolled into this course which is offered by several universities and private institutes. Several developmental agencies and NGOs including international one are waiting these professional with lucrative pay packages. Besides, there are ample self-employment opportunities available in social work.

Law

Graduates also can start their career as a legal professional. After completion of LLB/LLM courses they can work as lawyer or legal consultants. They also can join judicial services by qualifying competitive exams conducted by public service commissions. They can also work independently as a consultant in legal matter. Here remuneration is quite lucrative after having some purposeful experiences.

Banking & Finance

Career options in banking are abundant as it is one of the fastest growing services in India. Banking and Finance offers graduates jobs in public and private sector banks, insurance companies and stock exchanges. The awaiting jobs for graduates in this sector includes Probationary Officer, Clerk, Accountant, Auditor, Development Officer, insurance agent and stock brokers. Through competitive exams one can enter into bank’s jobs. For insurance and capital markets one has to complete (NCFM) course offered by NSE. Generally remuneration here is something between Rs 8,000 to Rs 30,000 per month which may varies depending on the kind of jobs, nature employer, qualification and experiences.

Library Science

With the information revolution Library Science is now emerging as a promising career option for graduates. They have to go for a degree/diploma courses in Library Science. After that they can join public or private library, museum, art galleries and publishing and media houses. Generally Library Scientists’ pay packages ranges form Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000 per month which may varies at times.

Teaching: B.Ed

Teaching is a prestigious and remunerative career option. Graduates require going for a Teacher’s Training/B.Ed programme after graduation. After this they can join government and privates schools of various levels. For teaching in collages/universities one has to complete post-graduation along with NET. Besides, a teacher can teaches in private tutorials and coaching institutes. He can start his own coaching institute. Remuneration of teachers varies from Rs 8,000 to Rs 20,000 per month which may vary under different conditions.

Defense and Police Jobs/ Civil Services/ Forest Services/Railways Jobs

Graduates can enter into defense jobs through CDS exam conducted by UPSC. They also can compete for various paramilitary/police services jobs for which exams are conducted by SSC of central and state governments. For graduates another promising career option is Civil /Forest /Economic services. These exams are conducted by UPSC. Indian Railways also opens up various non-technical jobs for graduates like TTI, Goods Guards and Station Master for which aspirants have to qualify the competitive exams conducted by the concerned railway boards.

Film and TV: Acting/Production/Direction

Film and TV career has all the money, name and fame and celebrity status. After having a degree/diploma courses in acting/production/direction/editing/ cinematography/choreography/photography one can join film studio, production houses and advertising agencies. One can also start his career as independent producer, director, editors, cameramen, sound men, lighting crews, assistants and so on. One also can be a lyricists/playback singer/music composer if he has some inborn quality along with proper training. In terms of status and remuneration sky is the only limit in this field.

Modeling

Fabulous earning and instant popularity are the main features of modeling career. Graduates can take up this career after having some basic training. Most importantly one should have natural physical attributes to be a good model. Models can get opportunities in advertising agencies, showrooms, production and media houses. Besides they can enter into music albums, TV programmes and even into Bollywood.

Designing

Graduates also can start their career in designing as a Garment/Jewellery/Foot Wear/Interior designer. All they need is to do a professional course in the concerned subjects form any of the institutes. After that they can work with some organization or start their own venture. Here remuneration depends upon the popularity of the concerned person and his/her innovation.

Beauty Care

Graduates can start their career in the field of Hair Style/Beauty Therapy/Massage/Make-up/Herbal Beauty Care specialists. All they need to do some basic training in the concerned field. After that they can join beauty parlor, fashion and advertising houses, film and TV industry, cosmetic industry, health and fitness clubs. Besides they can start their own beauty parlor/salon/massage centre/health or fitness club. Earning here depends upon personal quality and innovation.

Medical Transcription

Medical Transcription is basically an outsourced job form foreign countries. Graduates require a short duration training to start a career in medical transcription. Besides this they should good hearing ability and knowledge about foreign phonetics. Remuneration in this field ranges form Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000 per month depending upon experiences.

Content/Technical Content Writing

Graduates can directly apply for content writing jobs available in travel agencies, media and publishing houses. For technical content writing jobs they need some training which is of 3-6 months duration. Generally pay packages of Content/Technical content writers varies between Rs 8,000 to Rs 35,000 per months.

BPO/KPO

BPO/KPO provides numerous job opportunities to graduates. All they need is to do some short duration training. Those who have excellent communication skill in English need not require this training. BPO/KPO jobs are easily available in metro city and other major cities in India. Remuneration normally ranges between Rs 8,000 to Rs 30,000 per month depending upon personal quality and experiences.

Entrepreneurship

Self employment is the best option available to a graduate. All he needs is some initial capital investment and the killer instinct of an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship provides the widest opportunities to excel in career. Earnings in self-employment can’t be estimated because it can be anything between 0 to last natural number. Most importantly one can work at his will and convenience.