College Days

Today some one send one very beautiful poem, which reminded me of my engineering days..

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4 days to go

Today is tuesday.....and going home on friday night for diwali vacation of one week. Its really a long span of more than six months when I have visited my hometown. Too eagirly waiting 4 the friday. But before that, these four days are going to be too hectic. Have to prepare three presentations - WAC, QTM and FM. Moreover there are 5 lectures tommorow and 4 lectures on thursday. I hope unlike my last two week holidays at home, this time I will be able to enjoy my one week at home. Also I hope I will be able to meet my one of the closest friend, to whom I am not able to meet because of circumstances. So lets c how the things happen....

BPA---------

Under our one of the subject - Managing Social Projects, we are given opportunity to do project with some NGO. Me and my group mates choose to work with Blind People's Association. Yesterday we all went to visit the place. It was really a great experience. Under BPA, many workshops are run for disabled people to make them self sufficient. We saw these people weaving clothes, working in carpentery workshop, printing press workshop, electric workshop. Even these guys learn computer. BPA is really putting great efforts to help the society.

Blind People’s Association (BPA) is one of the largest organization in Asia working for all types of disabilities throughout India as well as abroad. Apart from Education they provide training, employment and placement, on the job training programmes, study centers, special education on disability. They are running a Physiotherapy school for the Blind and this is one and only one school in whole of the Asia. They have started many new centers for the disabled people in Gujarat, Eye hospital in Bareja and a Limb Fitting & Physiotherapy Center in Bhuj. BPA is providing consultancy to disability development organizations in Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal But need is to make awareness among localites. So we decided to prepare presentations for the BPA so that they can use it. Moreover we decided to redesign their annual report. Its just the beginning , we hope to cover more miles........................

Key to career shifting

Hi,

While going through Economic Times site today, I found some very intersting tips one should consider while making career change. I found these tips very much relevant and applicable in today's scenario when attrition rate is increasing day by day.(Source: www.economictimes.com)

Think carefully
Don't rush into a new career field because you are dissatisfied or disillusioned with your current job, boss or company. Opt for careers that suit both your skill sets and interests and don't be disheartened at the pace of your progress because career shifts take time.

Additional training
Consider the possibility that you might need additional training or education for acquiring the skills needed for your new career field.

Start slowly
Start slowly; use your personal and professional resources to collect information on all aspects of the new field. Ideally you could join an organisation on a voluntary or part-time basis to gain knowledge in the new field while continuing to work in your previous job.

Utilise network
Take advantage of all your networking potential, including using your current network of contacts, conducting informational interviews with key employers in your new career field, and interacting with the employees in informal sessions

Find a good mentor
Changing careers is challenging, and you really need someone who can motivate you and keep you focused on your goal when you get discouraged. Find a good mentor.

Job hunting
Brush up on all aspects of job-hunting. Take advantage of all career change resources-- you could post your resume in websites, send them to some good agencies, etc.

Be flexible
Above all else, be flexible. You’re basically starting your career anew, which means you may have to make concessions about job titles, salary, relocation, etc.
Don't worry if you feel a bit insecure or unsure about making a career change; these feelings are normal.

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