Career

Hi Tina,
Art directors usually begin as entry-level artists in:
1. Advertising.
2. Publishing.
3. Design, and
4. Motion Picture Production Firms.
Artists are promoted to Art Director after demonstrating artistic and leadership abilities.
Some Art Schools offer coursework in Art Direction as part of their curriculum. Depending on the scope of their responsibilities, some Art Directors also may pursue a degree in Art Administration, which teaches non-artistic skills such as Project Management and Finance.
An Art Director is an individual who supervises the artistic direction of a creative project. The assignments can range from:
1. Book Designing at a small Publishing Company.
2. Designing Corporate Advertisements.
3. Deciding the Visual Look and feel of a Movie.
Any business that requires a great deal of Artistic Talent to arrive at a specific design for a finished product will most likely have an Art Director in the team to ensure that each assignment successfully meets the mandatory requirements.
Educational Requirements: Art director positions typically require a Bachelor's degree in an Art or Design major such as:
1. Fine Arts.
2. Visual Communications.
3. Digital Media.
Depending on their industry, Art Directors may have several years of work experience in Graphic Design, Photography, Illustration or other fields. Some Art Directors pursue a Master's Degree in Fine Arts or Business Administration to prepare for a leadership role. There are several courses like:
1. PG Diploma and Certificates courses in Art Direction as well.
The eligibility criteria varies from Institute to Institute.
Required Skills: Art Directors need the following traits for success:
1. Excellent Aesthetic Judgment.
2. Strong Leadership Skills to oversee the work of other Artists.
3. Creativity and Superb Communication to develop products that meet client needs.
4. Ability to prioritize work and manage deadlines.
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Hi Suraj,
Wildlife Photography requires a great passion for Wildlife and Photography skills. Some of the Photography course are mentioned below:
1. Diploma in Photography.
2. PG Diploma in Photography.
3. Certificate in Wildlife Photography.
4. Videography.
5. Workshop on Professional Model Lighting.
As a Wildlife Photographer you often need to travel quite a lot. As with most other Photographers, the majority of Wildlife Photographers work as freelancers. This means that they take photographs in hopes of selling them, or they are commissioned to take Photographs of certain Animals.
It's a profession that requires a passion for wildlife, nature and conservation, along with in-depth knowledge of the subjects one is after. Constant upgrade of Photography skills are a must as is an ability to rough it out on shoots. You must be physically fit because you could be spending long periods in very cold, hot or wet conditions waiting for the right shot.
Digital photography has made it easier for people to pick this up, at least as a hobby at a relatively low cost.
Skills Required:
1. Extreme Amounts of Patience.
2. Presence of Mind.
3. Strong Communication Skills.
4. Deep Respect for Nature in all its forms.
5. A Naturalist's Sensitivity.
6. Ability to blend in and maintain Silence.
Employment Opportunities:
1. Work Independently.
2. Freelance Photographers.
3. Magazine Publishers.
4. Production Studios.
5. Government Agencies.
6. Wildlife Organizations employ Staff Photographers.
Famous Institutes to pursue a course in Wildlife Photography:
1. Canon Education Portal.
2. National Institute of Design (NID).
3. Asian Academy of Film and TV – Noida.
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HI Dheeraj,
Some of the possibilities are:
1. Hotels
One can get placement in different categories of hotels ranging from Indian chain of five star properties such as Taj, Oberoi and Welcome group, to an international chain like Hyatt, Sheraton etc. One can get job in different department i.e. Front Office, House Keeping, Food and Beverage Service and Food Production according to their skill and Knowledge and their interest.
Secondly, one can make their career in ancillaries like chain of restaurants for e.g.: KFC, Ruby Tuesday, Mc Donald's and Pizza hut.
2. Airline Industry
Airline Industry is also a good option for the hotel management students. One can join as an Air Hostess and Flight Stewards. Some of them can also join as ground Staff or as Public Relationship officers. There is a training program for employees.
3. Retail Sector
Retail sector has a wide range open for hotel management graduates. It includes PVR, Malls, Back Office jobs, joining as receptionist in corporate offices, Hospitals and BPO industry.
4. Teaching
Teaching can also be option; they may join one of the IHMs or private colleges after approx. 1 year of experience depending upon their academic performance. Initially they may join as assistant lecturer and within 2 years of teaching experience they are eligible for lecturer post.
5. Entrepreneur
Another option is Opening Own restaurants or working as consultants for building up hotels or restaurants.
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Hi Kashi,
The level of communication needs to be high, including command over your mother tongue and other languages, as this is a public dealing industry, communication is the key.
Career opportunities in aviation industry are extensive and promising. After the completion of your course, based on your skills and interests, you can choose to take up career in verticals like marketing, human resource management, operations, logistics and air traffic control. But as you progress in your career, you would be expected to wear different hats. So if you want to grow consistently in the aviation industry, you have to understand the functioning of various departments of the industry and pick up cross-functional skills.
Employment opportunities for aviation managers are in airports, airlines and airfreight service providers. Apart from this, you can fit into jobs in fields like tourism, hospitality, transportation and retail.
Based on the job role you assume, you will be responsible for tasks like management of commercial airports, business analysis, personnel and labour relations, civil engineering, design and implementation of safety programmes, enforcement of airport rules and regulations, and logistics and supply chain management.
To succeed in this field you will need to have strong technical skills, communication skills and interpersonal skills. Job in this industry is demanding. So you should be able to perform well under pressure.
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Hi Nami,
After Graduation there are plenty of options which you may explore. We could guide you better with some information like your specific interest, career goal. If you are interested in Academics/Research then you may explore Post Graduation in your Interest area followed by Ph.D. Some other options include:
1. Hotel/Hospitality Management Course.
2. Animation.
3. Mass Communication.
4. Travel and Tourism.
5. Journalism.
6. Aviation, etc.
You should decide depending on your Interest, Aptitude and your career objective. Finance is very vast field having plenty of courses like:
1. Post-Graduation Diploma in Wealth Management.
2. Certified Accounts Executive Course.
3. Certified Finance Executive Course.
4. Certified Industrial Accountant Course.
5. Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning and Wealth Management.
6. CFP Certified Program.
7. Post Graduate Diploma in Securities Analysis and Trading (PGDSAT).
Eligibility varies with the course. However, most of these courses do not require any specific stream. MBA is also an option for you if you are interested in Management related jobs. Some other courses in your interest area include:
1. Diploma in Banking and Finance.
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Operations Program (PGDBO).
3. Post Graduate Certificate in Retail Banking Program (PGCRB).
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning (PGD-FP).
You may also explore Computerized Financial Accounting and taxation course. There are various courses at various level related to Computerized Financial Accounting and taxation course like:
1. PG Diploma In Computerized Financial Accounting,
2. Certificate Course in Computerized Financial Accounting Software like Tally.
About possibilities of placement after course, no course can assure you of placement. Placement depends on the different Parameters like:
I. Requirement.
II. Overall Economy and Market Condition.
III. The Institute From Where The Course Has Been Done.
IV. Candidate's Performance in the Selection Procedure, etc.
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Hi Cobi,
Forest Ranger Eligibility Criteria:
1. Age:
Candidates between 18 years and 30 years of age are eligible to apply. The age limit varies from state to state.
2. Qualification:
A candidate interested in becoming a Forest Ranger should possess degree in Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Geology, Statistics, Mechanical / Civil / Chemical Engineering or Agriculture.
The competitive exam has compulsory subjects which are General Knowledge and English. The candidate also has to select two of the optional subjects from the various subject options given by different states.
The candidates also have to get through some of the physical standards like:
I. Height of the candidate should be around 163 CMS.
II. Chest 79 cm normal and expandable up to 5 CMS.
III. For the walking test the candidate has to cover 25kms in 4 hours. The parameters may differ from state to state.
The respective state/union territory governments are responsible for management of the cadre of forest range officers. Selection of forest range officers is done by the state public service commission by conducting a competitive exam.
Forest Ranger Selection Criteria:
The Competitive Examination, to be conducted by the Commission, shall comprise the following, namely:
1. Preliminary Examination in the following subjects in one paper, viz:
a. General Knowledge.
b. General English.
c. Mathematics.
2. Physical Fitness
Candidates, who qualify in the written test (Main Examination), shall conform to the following physical standard and test as required under the State Forest Service, Class-II (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1984 as amended from time to time.
Below mentioned are the Forest Ranger Institutes:
1. Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education.
2. Indian Institute of Forest Management.
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