1. CONFUSED ABOUT YOUR CAREER ? Presentation: Abhimanyu William

4. CAREER PLANNING IN 4 PHASES

5. My Strengths & Weakness
1. SELF ASSESSMENT
What am I?
My Aptitude
My Strengths
My Values
My Skills
My Personality
My Strengths & Weakness

6. 2. EXPLORING OPTIONS
Make list of options which meet your interest and aptitude
Gather information about those options
Make a list of pros and cons for each options
Talk to your friends/family/teachers, ask nfor their advice

7. 3. NARROWING OPTIONS Finalize 2 – 3 options
Do an in-depth research on them
Elaborate on the options from beginning to end
Hear everyone’s opinions but remember to keep your views at the top
Finally, choose that option which you think will make you happy professionally

8. 4. IMPLEMENTING GOALS Divide career into short term goals
After achieving every short term goal, analyse your effort and achievements
Try to work upon and improve your shortcomings
And, in no time you will be able to reach your goal

9. AMBITION vs REALITY
A person is happiest when he does what he loves e.g. chooses a job of liking
Before making a career choice, take time to understand yourself, your likes and preferences
Ambition can neither be injected nor be imitated
Parents’ attitude - the determining factor in shaping one’s career goal

10. THE STEREOTYPICAL THINKING
To choose a profession as advised by parents and as per their liking
To follow what the others do
Inclination towards Medical or Engineering profession
Possibilities of getting job abroad
Not to check courses accepted by recruiters
Career that will earn you a government job

11. IMPORTANCE OF CAREER PLANNING

12. STAGES IN CAREER DECISION MAKING
Selection of suitable career
Assess your self
Assess credentials of institute
Future opportunities
Selection of right course
Find various courses available
Evaluate their market reputation
Employment relevance
Selection of right college
Prepare list of colleges
Rank them on various parameters
Familiarization with admission process
Pattern of entrance tests
Knowing calendars of events
Clearing admission process
Preparation for tests
Past records of tests, cut-offs, no. of applications etc.
Getting final admissions
Cheers

13. REGULAR vs PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
Regular Degree
Professional Degree
Academic degree provides certain educational standards and in-depth knowledge
Its purpose is to increase the subject matter, rather than specific applications of knowledge to practice
Eg. B.Com, B. Sc. B.A. etc.
Professional degree helps you to demonstrate practical skills as well as theoretical knowledge
Practical knowhow can be gained through 2 – 3 months of training of internship programme
Eg. BBA, BCA, BBS, Hotel Manangement Etc.
Min % needed: almost 90% or depens from college to college
Min. % needed : 50% + entrance test

14. Career Options

15. THE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OPTION
Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)
Bachelors in Business Economics
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA/BCA-IT)
B.Com
B.Sc. BA

16. BBE
BA (Hons.) in Business Economics is a course, designed to create a strong orientation towards application of economics and related tools at various functions of an enterprise.
candidates who have scored minimum 60% (55% for SC, ST) marks in 10+2 in four papers including English and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

17. What After BBE?
For B.A. in Business economics graduates, jobs in fields like insurance, finance, consultancy, banking, stock markets are available. The Indian Economics Services and Reserve Bank of India are most sought after career destinations for Economics graduates.

18. BBA
Bachelor of Business Administration, it is a bachelor’s degree in business administration. It is a course which can be done by the students after completion of their class 12.
BBA course duration will be 3 years
Minimum eligibility for BBA is Students who pass class 12 / HSC exams are eligible for doing BBA course. But some institutes may demand minimum percentage of 50% or 60% based on the university standards. Students who appeared for HSC exam and waiting for their results are also eligible for appearing the BBA entrance tests.

19. BBS
BBS, is a three years undergraduate degree course which facilitates the integration of academic knowledge and practical work experience.
Passing score in 10+2 (or equivalent) examination with aggregate 60% marks (55% for SC/ ST/ WW/ Physically Challenged Categories) in four papers including English(might vary)

20. What After BBA/BBS Further studies at the Post Graduate Level
Management – MBA/ MMS / PGDM
Non – Management - CA, CS, Law, Civil Services, etc
Higher Studies Abroad
MS/MBA
Entry Level jobs in the private sector
Sales , Marketing, Auditing, Data Analyst, Market Research, etc.
Jobs in public sector
Govt. of India through the UPSC or State Services
Public Sector Banks as Probationary Officers
Govt. of India Companies (PSU companies like IDBI,
SIDBI, railways , etc.)

21. BCA
Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA) is an undergraduate degree course in computer applications. Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA) is one of the popular courses among the students who want to make their career in the IT 
The duration of the course is 3 years and divided into 6 semesters.
Candidate must have passed class 12th or senior secondary examination with at least 50% marks including English.
The 12th examination must be passed/Appearing with mathematics as a compulsory subject.
The students are generally admitted on the basis of personal interview and written examination conducted by various institutes/universities.
while others might consider the merit score.

22. What After BCA?
One can do job or can go for higher studies after the completion of course.
Self employment option is also available. You can do freelancing or develop your own software if you have that much skills.
There are many software MNCs (Multi National Companies) which provide job to the BCA graduates. If candidate has a work experience and all the necessary required skills then he/she can hold good positions in MNCs.

23. B.Com
Can be pursued as a full time course or through distance learning.
It is general in the sense that it is not Subject Specific and one can choose a number of combinations of subjects apart from 1 – 2 compulsory subjects. These subjects vary from institute to institute.
Duration: 3 years
Level: Graduation
Type: Degree
Eligibility: 10+2 or Equivalent
Students with 50% in H.S.C examinations (10+2) from a recognized Education Board with Science, Arts, Commerce stream can opt for B.Com. However students with a commerce background are preferred

24. BA Degree Course History Economics Political Science Psychology
Sociologist
Anthropology
Literature
Geography
Education
Economics
Philosophy
Linguistics
Rural development
Economics with public finance and trade

25. BCA/B.SC (Computers)
The BCA and the B.Sc. (Computers) courses groom the students with comprehensive inputs from the rapidly changing IT industry.
It also enables them to develop an all-round personality that would empower the students to take up the challenges of the corporate world.
The successful completion of this course opens up options such as MCA, MBA, etc. from any recognized university in India or abroad.
The emphasis is on the emerging computer applications and the new technological innovations in the field of IT.
The program aims to equip individuals with skills needed
to become a globally competitive IT professional.

26. ADMISSION PROCEDURE
The written examination is conducted by some universities independently
Subject areas covered are – Mathematics, English, Reasoning, IT Awareness, and General Knowledge
Higher Mathematics – This entrance examination focuses on higher mathematics that covers topics like P&C, probability, functions, trigonometry, binomial theorem, etc.
Written examination is followed by counseling sessions according to position/rank obtained by the candidate. This leads to
final admission and selection of college as per student’s
ranking.

27. POLYTECHNICS
A Polytechnic is an institute that provides a range of professional programs of occupational or technological characteristics. The polytechnics are dedicated to offering a number of profession programs under one roof. The programs offered by a polytechnic help one to start his or her profession, either through a job at a well-known company or by beginning his own business.
Polytechnics colleges offer 3-years diploma
Qualifications : 10th standard as per merit
One can seek admission to second year engineering degree after diploma course

28. Range of Engineering and Technical courses offered by the polytechnics
3D Animation
Aeronautical Engineering
Agriculture
Architecture Engineering
Automobile Engineering
Beauty Culture
Biomedical Engineering
Business Administration
Ceramic Technology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Commercial Practice
Computer Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Computer Science and Technology
Mining Engineering
Modern Office Practice
Petroleum Engineering
Plastic Technology
Textile Technology
Cosmetology
Cyber Security
Dental Mechanics
Elect. and Communication
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Fashion Technology
Fine Arts
Fire Engineering
Fire Safety Engineering
Genetic Engineering
Hotel Mangement and Catering Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Rubber Technology
Software Engineering

29. ENGINEERING BRANCHES Architecture Ceramic Aeronautical Computer
Aviation
Defense service
Agricultural
Electrical
Automobile
Electronics
Bio
Environmental
Chemical
Food
Civil
Industrial
Instrumentation
Plastic
Leather
Polymer
Marine
Power
Merchant navy
Printing
Mechanical
Production
Metallurgical
Railway
Mining
Shipping
Packaging
Textile
Petroleum
Tool & die

30. Industrial Biotechnology
ENGINEERING BRANCHES
Aerospace
Food Industry
Automobile
Irrigation
Biochemical
Materials Science
Biomedical
Petrochemical
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Dairy
Pulp & Paper
Industrial Biotechnology
Manufacturing Science & Engineering
Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture

31. ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Admission to various Engineering Colleges, Regional Engineering Colleges, Indian Institutes of Technology and Privately run Institutes is generally based on entrance test.
Minimum age generally is 17 years.

32. SCIENCE STREAM General Science Courses:
Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.
One can take applied component subjects like Biotechnology, Horticulture, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Food Production, Preservation, & Post Harvest Tech, Biology.
Other courses like Industrial Biochemistry, Applied Nutrition, Health Information Administration, Genetics, etc.

33. SCIENCE STREAM General Science Courses:
Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.
One can take applied component subjects like Biotechnology, Horticulture, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Food Production, Preservation, & Post Harvest Tech, Biology.
Other courses like Industrial Biochemistry, Applied Nutrition, Health Information Administration, Genetics, etc.

34. CAREER IN SCIENCE Chemistry Physics Geology Geography & GIS
Mathematics & statistics
Meteorology
Oceanography
Dairy & farming
Forestry & wild life
Food processing
Food technology
Forestry
Biological scientists & biotechnology
Genetic scientists
Biochemistry
Microbiology & bioinformatics
Anthropology
Home science & home economics
Nutritionists & dieticians
Food technology
Forensic science
Horticulture
Environment science

35. CAREER IN SCIENCE Chemistry Physics Geology Geography & GIS
Mathematics & statistics
Meteorology
Oceanography
Dairy & farming
Forestry & wild life
Food processing
Food technology
Forestry
Biological scientists & biotechnology
Genetic scientists
Biochemistry
Microbiology & bioinformatics
Anthropology
Home science & home economics
Nutritionists & dieticians
Food technology
Forensic science
Horticulture
Environment science

36. OTHER OPTIONS AFTER XII
Law
Hotel Management
UPSC
National Defense Academy

37. OTHER OPTIONS AFTER XII
Law
Hotel Management
UPSC
National Defense Academy

38. LAW 5 year integrated BA. LL.B program after HSC
5 year Law Degree is gaining popularity amongst youngsters as an exciting new career
Offers a rewarding and successful career

39. ADMISSION CRITERIA Basic eligibility is Class XII pass, with 50% marks
Appear for written entrance test
Based on written test scores, institutes announce list of shortlisted students

40. ADMISSION PROCEDURE – NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL
Appear for Common Law Admission Test
Admission based on performance in Common Law Admission Test
Eligibility for admission
passed the Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) system or an equivalent examination thereto securing in the aggregate not less than 50% of the total marks in all the core subjects and English language put together
And
not completed 20 years of age as on 1st July of the year of admission. Provided in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, the maximum age limit shall be 22 years as on 1st July of the year of admission.

41. WHAT AFTER LAW? Litigation practice in courts Join law firms
Join corporates as Legal Advisor
Go for higher studies in India & abroad

42. HOTEL MANAGEMENT Career in the Hospitality Industry
Can opt for HM immediately after XII
Operational Training in the areas of
Food production
Food & Beverage Service
Front Office Operations and Housekeeping
Managerial Training in the areas of
Sales & Marketing
Financial Management
Human Resources Management
Hotel & Catering Law
Property Management

43. HOTEL MANAGEMENT Career in the Hospitality Industry
Can opt for HM immediately after XII
Operational Training in the areas of
Food production
Food & Beverage Service
Front Office Operations and Housekeeping
Managerial Training in the areas of
Sales & Marketing
Financial Management
Human Resources Management
Hotel & Catering Law
Property Management

44. CAREER AFTER HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Management Trainee in Hotel & Allied industry
Hospitality executive
Kitchen Management/ House Keeping Trainee
Cabin Crew in Airlines
Catering officer in Cruise Lines/ Shipping
Sales & Marketing in Hotel/ MNCs
Customer Service Executives
Executive in Tourism Development Corp.
Entrepreneurship opportunities

45. UPSC Special Class Railway Apprenticeship Exam
For age of 17 to 21 years on 1st August
Qualification –
12th class or equivalent with 1st class
Second class with Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry as one of the subjects.
Examination is held in July
It includes seven subjects like English, Mathematics (2 papers), Physics, Chemistry, General Knowledge and Aptitude Test

46. NATIONAL DEFENSE ACADEMY
Exam is conducted in the months of May & Nov
It includes Mathematics and General aptitude
Qualification for Army, Navy and Airforce :-
Unmarried male candidates passing 10+2 school
Executive Branch course at Naval Academy : 10+2 exam pass with Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry
Later to qualify Services Selection Board (SSB) interview & a detailed medical examination before joining as Cadets at NDA, Kharakvasla (Pune).
After 3 years at NDA and one year in the Military, Naval or Airforce academies, the cadets are commissioned into the
services as Second Lieutenant/Acting Sub-Lieutenant

47. NATIONAL DEFENSE ACADEMY
Exam is conducted in the months of May & Nov
It includes Mathematics and General aptitude
Qualification for Army, Navy and Airforce :-
Unmarried male candidates passing 10+2 school
Executive Branch course at Naval Academy : 10+2 exam pass with Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry
Later to qualify Services Selection Board (SSB) interview & a detailed medical examination before joining as Cadets at NDA, Kharakvasla (Pune).
After 3 years at NDA and one year in the Military, Naval or Airforce academies, the cadets are commissioned into the
services as Second Lieutenant/Acting Sub-Lieutenant

48. SOME OTHER CAREER OPTIONS
Design
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
National Institute of Design – Ahmadabad
Armed Forces
National Defense Academy – Khadakvasla (Pune)
Merchant Navy
TS Rajendra (Mumbai ) , MERI ( Mumbai & Kolkata)
Engineering
IITs/ NITs
Medicine
AIIMS (New Delhi) , other colleges
Aviation
Pilot training, Ground staff, Cabin crew

49. THE POWER OF 4P’s You will survive only if you believe in your dreams.
To believe in your dreams- remember 4Ps -Purpose, Passion, Possibilities and Power
Have a purpose in life, and a dream will follow, trim this dream with passion in your heart and possibilities will open for you
Start believing from today in the magical power of wishing, hoping and dreaming

50. Thank You
Abhimanyu William