First Job Dilemma: Money or Profile

Career Dilemma

As the academic year comes to an end, students start gearing up for the placements. One dilemma that comes up their mind very often is that of choosing between a ‘Fat package’ and a ‘Good profile’. Career Mates is here with a focused view. It is not an easy choice for sure and demands serious attention of the candidates on several counts. Often students ignore the importance that the first job commands as far as their long term career is concerned. Because of inexperience and relatively little understanding of career paths across sectors, students often end up taking whatever is offered to them, only to find it backfiring in the later stages of their lives. We suggest due care and even expert professional advice as far as choosing the first job is concerned and would like to appraise the students of basic factors that they should bear in mind while taking a decision.Here are some guidelines that might just help you make the right choice.

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On expected lines the economic resurrection is painting a good picture for the Indian economy. Recent updates suggest that India is expected to grow at 7.5 per cent in the fiscal 2010-11 and at 8 per cent in 2011-12, well above the 6.4 per cent average posted during 1995-2005, according to the Global Economic Prospects 2010 report by the World Bank. The report added that India's growth will benefit from increasing external demand, particularly on the back of the growth revival in high-income countries. World Bank also expects increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to the country in 2010 on the back of recovery of investment into the developing countries as well as improvement in FDI policies in the country.


Exports record strong growth

The Indian economy is showing  strong signs of recovery. The global positive sentiment is also contributing given a recovering global demand. As per a recent report Indian exports grew by 9.3 per cent to US$ 14.6 billion in December 2009, recording positive growth for the second month in a row. Imports too registered an impressive growth of 27.2 per cent in December 2009, reflecting surge in the domestic economic activity as well as exports.Exports grew by 18.2 per cent in November 2009. Exports in December increased to US$14.6 billion from US$ 13.36 billion a year ago.  According to the data, oil imports during the first nine months of this fiscal stood at US$ 56.91 billion against US$ 81.10 billion April-December 2008-09. Increase in imports in December comprises of non-oil imports.

 

Antardhvani: The voice from within

A bunch of passionate musicians who listen to their heart and soul. Here is a story that unravels the happiness of being in sync with your heart. All of us, at some point of time in our lives, have had the opportunity to connect with our inner souls. Be it those testing times when life seems so low, or the beautiful moments when we feel on top of the world – there are many of those precious moments when our inner voice resonates and tends to blend with the outside world. Such a feeling where the soul connects and converses with life per se is the inspiration to both the band and the band’s name – AntarDhvani. Read more...

Easycabs- A Risk Free Business Model

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The other day it was pouring heavily, so i decided to take a cab from home to office to avoid the traffic on the roads of Delhi. I called up easy cabs & it was at my place in the next 5 mins which always left me wondering HOW ??Anyways, so I happened to strike a conversation with the driver (after giving up on the newspaper in the moving cab & bumpy ride). I happened to ask him if the cab is owned by him etc. He then told me the business model on which these cabs function. These cab drivers are picked up from the market who are given cars to ride.

Last Updated on Saturday, 06 February 2010 18:22.

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India’s Auto-evolution

The last 18 months were tumultuous for the auto industry as it took the brunt of recession on the chin. Things are improving subtly and the global auto majors are looking out for ‘star markets’ that can fuel the resurrection. India is one amongst if not ‘the’ growth stimulant that the auto industry is vouching for. And, the Auto Expo 2010 testified just this.

Here is a snapshot of India's Auto-evolution

Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 January 2010 07:54.

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Manpower Employment Outlook

Indian employers, about 5,109 of whom were interviewed during the survey, reported the most optimistic forecast for the first quarter of 2010. With 38 per cent of employers anticipating an increase in headcount, just 2 per cent expecting a decrease and 53 per cent predicting no change, the resulting Net Employment Outlook stands at +39 per cent. Many of the world’s labour markets are also showing signs of recovery in first Quarter of 2010. Hiring in the next three months is expected to return to the pre-recession pace throughout much of the Asia pacific region, while job prospects continue to slowly improve in the Americas and in some of Europe.

Last Updated on Friday, 15 January 2010 12:21.

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