Thursday, February 4, 2016

How to choose a good engineering college

Engineering is a dream career before late 90s. Engineering courses were in great demand in south and North has also its share in enticing students interest towards engineering courses. Every year nearly 16Lacs engineering students graduate out of colleges with poor employability. Considering the student point of view I would like to mention a few points below which should be checked before choosing an engineering college.

Location of the college: An engineering college near to an industrial area of SEZ will be an edge to your career path as companies may tend to recruit engineers from colleges near to their location. A city like Bangalore widely termed as Silicon Valley of India is best suited for IT & Computer science candidates. Chennai, Delhi-NCR being a manufacturing hub for Automotive and other sectors will be best for core engineering courses like mechanical and civil.

Industry tie-ups: Many engineering college tie up with Government and private companies to nurture students to make students employable in their firms.

Employability of the course: Can the course offer immediate career opportunities i.e manufacturing, IT & ITES sectors can immediately absorb people as interns and trainees.

Jobs trending more in the job market i.e IT & ITES Jobs, Management Trainees jobs at PSUs and at reputed MNCs

Sectors offering stability: Course that can offer a steady sustainable career path i.e the job at core PSU companies like NPTC, BHEL, IOCL,HPCL etc

The tieups will be of different types
  • Technology sharing tieups with Microsoft, Cognizant etc
  • Placement oriented tieups with different companies for extending internships and jobs
  • Government Organizations for career development - Jawaharlal Nehru knowledge centers.
  • University tieups for Faculty exchange and knowledge sharing


Faculty: It was proven in many states that the medicore performers in engineering who could not crack any job tend to opt for faculty jobs in engineering colleges. Engineering colleges also tend to succumb to the greedy desire to save on investing on hiring and developing faculty in their organizations’.


Below table depicts the scale of significance for different points to look into before choosing an Engineering courses.

Criteria
Points
Location of the college
X X X X X
Faculty
X X X X
Industry tieups
X X X X
Employability of the course
X X X
Jobs trending
X X
Sectors offering stability
X X


Please make a note of the above points before choosing an engineering college in your respective region and make a great career in your life.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Dedicated freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd Recruitment for the post of Assistant Manager, Executives, Jr. Executives (Skilled Staff/Technicians) and Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) and in various disciplines

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) is a Special Purpose Vehicle set up under the administrative control of Ministry of Railways to undertake planning & development, mobilization of financial resources and construction, maintenance and operation of the Dedicated Freight Corridors.
The company had notified following vacancies for various categories. Please go through the link below.


https://digialm.com/EForms/pdf/onlineAppForm/form3585/DFCCIL-Rectt-Notice_-_Website_Advt_No_2016.pdf

1. IMPORTANT DATES:
Opening Date for On-Line Registration of Applications 30-01-2016
Last Date for Completion of Step-1 of On-Line Registration 13-02-2016
Last date for depositing examination fee at State Bank of India 16-02-2016 (Closing hours of Business)
Last date for completion of Step-2 of on-line registration and closing of registration 19-02-2016 * Date for Computer Based Test (CBT) 05/06-03-2016

SELECTION : The candidate should possess the following qualifications for on-line registration of application: 3. Post: Assistant Manager – Scale Rs. 24900-50500(IDA) (E-3) Sl. No. Post & Scale Post Code Minimum Educational Qualification and Post Qualification Experience (Also see note below the table) Age limit Process of Recruitment

1 Assistant Manager (Sig. & Tele.) Scale(E3) Rs. 24900-50500(IDA) Total Posts – 4* (UR-03, OBC-01) 12 i) Minimum Educational Qualification: Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Microprocessor / TV Engineering / Fiber Optic Communication / Telecommunication / Communication / Sound & TV Engineering / Industrial 18 – 30 years Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Interview *01(One) post out of these is reserved for Ex-serviceman Control / Electronic Instrumentation / Industrial Electronics / Applied Electronics / Digital Electronics / Power Electronics / Information Science / Information Technology / Computer Application / Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Technology from a recognized institute with not less than 60% marks in aggregate. ii) Post qualification experience: Minimum 3(three) years experience in Electronics and Communication engineering works.

2 Assistant Manager (Electrical) Scale(E3) Rs. 24900-50500(IDA) Total Posts – 05* (UR-03, SC-01, OBC-01) * 2(Two) posts out of these are reserved for PH candidates having disability in one arm only and 01(One) post for Ex-serviceman 13 i) Minimum Educational Qualification: Degree in Electrical / Electronics and Telecommunications / Electronics / Electrical Power Systems / Electronics and Communications / Electronics and Video Engineering / Instrumentation & Control / Industrial Electronics / Mechanical / Production / Production Technology / Industrial Engineering from a recognized institute with not less than 60% marks in aggregate. ii) Post qualification experience: Minimum 3 (three) years experience in Electrical /OHE/ Power distribution works. 18 – 30 years Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Interview


3 Assistant Manager (HR) Scale(E3) Rs. 24900-50500(IDA) Total Posts –02 (UR-01,OBC-01) 15 i) Minimum Educational Qualification: 2 years Full time MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM in Personnel Management/HR or MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM with specialization in Personnel Management/HR with not less than 60% marks in aggregate, from an Institute approved by AICTE. ii) Post qualification experience: Minimum 3 (three) years experience in Executive capacity in Personnel Management, Labour Law, Industrial Relation in Govt. or PSU or reputed private organization. 18 – 30 years Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Interview

4 Assistant Manager (Optg.) Scale(E3) Rs. 24900-50500(IDA) Total Posts – 01 (UR-01) 16 i) Minimum Educational Qualification: MBA in Marketing/Business Operation/Customer Relation/ Finance from a recognized institute with not less than 60% marks in aggregate. ii) Post qualification experience: Minimum 3 (three) years experience in Transport 18 – 30 years Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Interview

4. Post: Executive – Scale Rs. 12600-32500 (IDA) (E-0) Sl. No. Post & Scale Post Code Minimum Educational Qualification (Also see note below the table) Age Limit Process of Recruitment 5 Executive (Civil) IDA Pay Scale: (E-0/Rs. 12600- 32500) Total Posts – 67* (UR-35, SC-08, ST- 03, OBC-21) * 2(Two) posts out of these are reserved for PH candidates having disability in one arm only and 10(Ten) posts for Exserviceman 31 Diploma (3 years) in Civil Engg./Civil Engg. (Transportation)/ Civil Engg. (Construction Technology)/ Civil Engg. (Public Health)/ Civil Engg. (Water Resource) with not less than 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized institute. Candidates appearing/or awaiting results on the closing date of application are NOT eligible to apply. 18 – 30 years Computer Based Test (CBT) 6 Executive (Electrical) IDA Pay Scale: 32 Diploma (3 years) in Electrical / Electronics & Telecommunications / Electronics / Electrical Power Systems 18 – 30 years Computer Based Test (CBT) (E-0/Rs. 12600- 32500) Total Posts – 18* (UR-09, SC-03, ST- 01, OBC-05) * 2(two) posts out of these are reserved for PH candidates having disability in one arm only and 03(Three) posts for Exserviceman / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Video Engineering / Instrumentation & Control / Industrial Electronics / Mechanical / Production / Production Technology / Industrial Engineering with not less than 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized institute. Candidates appearing/or awaiting results on the closing date of application are NOT eligible to apply. 7 Executive (Signal and Telecommunication) IDA Pay Scale: (E-0/Rs. 12600- 32500) Total Posts – 26* (UR-13, SC-04, ST- 02, OBC-07) * 01(One) post out of these is reserved for PH candidates having disability in one arm only and 04(Four) posts for Exserviceman 33 Diploma (3 years) in Electrical / Electronics / Microprocessor / TV Engineering / Fiber Optic Communication / Telecommunication / Communication / Sound & TV Engineering / Industrial control / Electronic Instrumentation / Industrial Electronics / Applied Electronics / Digital Electronics / Power Electronics / Information Science & Technology / Computer Application / Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Technology with not less than 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized institute. Candidates appearing/or awaiting results on the closing date of application are NOT eligible to apply. 18 – 30 years Computer Based Test (CBT) 8 Executive (Optg.) i.e. Station Master & Controller IDA Pay Scale: (E-0/Rs. 12600- 32500) Total Posts – 14* (UR-09, SC-01, ST- 01, OBC-03) * 2(Two) posts out of these are reserved for Ex-serviceman 34 Graduation with not less than 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized University/ Institute. Candidates appearing/or awaiting results on the closing date of application are NOT eligible to apply. 18 – 30 years Computer Based Test (CBT) followed with Psycho Test 5. Post - Junior Executives – Scale Rs. 10000-25000 (IDA)(N-5) (Skilled Staff/Technicians) Sl. No. Post & Scale Post Code Minimum Educational Qualification (Also see note below the table) Age limit Process of Recruitment 9 Jr.Executive (Gr.III) /Civil (Artisan) IDA Pay Scales: (N-5/Rs.10000– 25000) Total Posts – 18* (UR-11, SC-02, ST- 01, OBC-04) * 03(Three) posts out of these are reserved for Exserviceman 41 Matriculation with not less than 60% marks in aggregate plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship/ITI approved by SCVT/NCVT in the trade of Welder / Blacksmith / Fitter/ Mechanic Motor Vehicle/ Motor Driver-cumMechanic with not less than 60% marks in aggregate. Candidates appearing/or awaiting results of 10th/ITI on the closing date of application are NOT eligible to apply. 18 – 30 years Computer Based Test (CBT) 10 Jr.Executive (Gr.III) /Electrical IDA Pay Scales: (N-5/Rs.10000– 25000) Total Posts – 10* (UR-07, SC-01, OBC-02) 42 Matriculation with not less than 60% marks in aggregate plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship /ITI approved by SCVT/NCVT in the trade of Electrician/ Electrical/ Wireman/ Electronics with not less than 60% marks in aggregate. Candidates appearing / or awaiting results of 18 – 30 years Computer Based Test (CBT) *01(One) post out of these is reserved for Ex-serviceman 10th/ITI on the closing date of application are NOT eligible to apply. 6. Post –Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) – Scale Rs. 6000-12000 (IDA) (N-1) Sl. No. Post & Scale Post Code Minimum Educational Qualification (Also see note below the table) Age limit Process of Recruitm ent 11 Multi Tasking Staff (Gr.-IV) (Civil)/Trackman IDA Pay Scales: (N-1/Rs. 6000-12000) Total Posts – 18* (UR-11, SC-02, ST-01, OBC- 04) * 03(Three) posts out of these are reserved for Exserviceman 51 ITI or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT with not less than 60% mark in aggregate in ITI or NAC as the case may be. Candidates appearing/or awaiting results of ITI/NAC on the closing date of application are NOT eligible to apply. 18 – 33 years Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by PET (Physical Efficiency Test) 12 Multi Tasking Staff (Gr.-IV) (Operating) IDA Pay Scales: (N-1/Rs. 6000-12000) Total Posts – 87* (UR-45, SC-13, ST-06, OBC- 23) * 13(Thirteen) posts out of these are reserved for Exserviceman 52 13 Multi Tasking Staff (Gr.-IV) (Electrical) IDA Pay Scales: (N-1/Rs. 6000-12000) Total Posts – 07* (UR- 05, SC-01, OBC-01) * 01(One) post out of these is reserved for Ex-serviceman 53 14 Multi Tasking Staff (Gr.-IV) (S&T) IDA Pay Scales: (N-1/Rs. 6000-12000) Total Posts – 05* (UR-04, OBC-01) * 01(One) post out of these is reserved for Ex-serviceman 

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Secure your life with careers in LIC of India

My dear friends LIC INDIA had notified 700 vacancies for "Assistant Administrative Officers". Selection criteria will be Written Test followed by Personal interview and PreMedical Test.

Please go through the link below for more details:
http://www.licindia.in/pages/Advertisement29thbatch.pdf

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  • Start date for Online Registration of Applications and Online Payment of Application Fee/ Intimation Charges 15.12.2015
  • Last date for Online Registration & Online Payment of Application Fee/Intimation Charges 05.01.2016 
  • Download of Call Letter for Examination Last week of February 2016.
  • Dates of Online Examination (Tentative) 05th,06th , 13th March 2016.    

All the pupil who are preparing for banks and IBPS exam will have an edge in clearing the written test as LIC also conducts the exam on the same line as banks exams. LIC India offers slightly high take home salary than most of the banks so it is always a better bet to prepare well for LIC exam and get through it.

All the best.

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Planning to do MBA

Many of us might have had heard about the "White collar jobs" tag used to be assigned to people in banks since Banking jobs were considered to be coolest and secure. Now a days after liberalization of norms by Government of India Banking sector was opened for every player that made the sector more competitive and more demanding to work. 

However there is one profile that has not lost the White collar tag even today i.e the Human resources. This department is most critical to source and deploy the resources as per the company's goals and objectives. The human resources are the torch bearers of any organisation who can elevate the business in any sector. Hiring human resource, managing their welfare, monitoring their performance and driving them towards company's objective can decide the company progress. So the HR department is key hub for aligning strategies.

To get into this profile, MBA in human resources is a must. Graduates from HR are in great demand from different sectors. Pay wise this department personal gets paid equally at par with other critical departments like production/Sales & Marketing.  The conventional MBA courses like Finance/Marketing/Materials Management are also in demand but MBA Finance is tougher than HR. MBA (Marketing) is of huge demand but the marketing career as a brand is not seen as a lucrative as it should be. Marketing is quite challenge career since it is target oriented and works on tight deadlines. Sales & marketing demands lot of travel which may not sink with budding graduates who are planning to do an MBA. 

So if you are planning to do an MBA please try to set your preference as below: 

1. HR
2. Material Management
3. Supply chain Management
4. Finance
5.Operations
6.Systems and so on.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Specialist Officers in Syndicate Bank

Please go through the below link to view the openings notified by Syndicate Bank. This notification is particularly useful to Civil and electrical engineering freshers. Apply for an online test followed by GD/interview to get through.

http://www.syndicatebank.in/RecruitmentFiles/Recruitment_SPECIALIST_CO_HRDD_24112015.pdf

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

National Fertilizers limited Management trainees notifcation

National Fertilizers Limited, a Schedule ‘A’ & a Mini Ratna (Category-1) Company, having its registered office at New Delhi had invited ONLINE applications for MANAGEMENT TRAINEES in Marketing, HR and for their Lab

Please go through the below link to find out the full details of the notifications and apply

http://nationalfertilizers.com/images/pdf/career/noida/recruitment%20ad%20hr%20mkt%20lab.pdf




 

Monday, November 16, 2015

PSU Banks training program with Manipal School of Banking

I hope many of you might had checked the Andhra Bank Probationary officers notification http://www.andhrabank.in/download/Advertisement-PGDBF.pdf


For the last two years all the public sector banks had come out with a unique strategy to recruit young professionals by ONE YEAR TRAINING CUM RECRUITMENT PROGRAM in collaboration with Manipal school of banking  The candidates selected required to attend one year full time course at Manipal School of banking. The successful candidates will be appointed as scale I officers in their banks.

This strategy is like OLD WINE IN NEW BOTTLE.

This strategy is not different to the normal PO recruitment process where you have to go through the same process of written test and personal interview. The current Junior management cadre exam is of same standard as PO exam.

Banks never mention the training costs in PO selections notifications where as certain banks like syndicate bank, Bank of Baroda and Corporation bank in their previous recruitment notifications had mentioned the training value as 3.5 to 5Lacs for this TRAINING CUM RECRUITMENT PROGRAM.

For me this is not a good strategy by banks. Since there is a huge human resource gap in banking and insurance sector, banks should put efforts to choose the average performing graduates and nurture them to build up their career in banking. 

Banks ONE YEAR TRAINING CUM RECRUITMENT PROGRAM with Manipal school of banking should scout the regional degree and engineering colleges in various states or collaborate with them to train them in their final year to align with banking requirements. The current ONE YEAR TRAINING CUM RECRUITMENT PROGRAM exam also should be a bit more flexible to shortlist more graduates, choosing people who can be trained. This way the un employment issue in India will also be addressed. The CSR responsibility norms to be followed by Public sector banks will also be met since they join hands with rural and urban colleges for training and development of graduates.