Career options in history

Career options for students who have finished their graduation in history are quite high.

-Students can also appear for the UPSC or the state wide PSC tests.Almost 40 % of I.A.S exam questions are taken from history.

-Those who like the teaching profession can get the B.Ed (after BA) or M.Ed (after MA) degree and apply for teacher or Assistant Professor positions.

-Many other job options are available too for B A history Student.  A few include:

*Archivists

*Information Managers

*Librarians

*Politician

*Public Relations officer

*Records Managers.

1.  Teaching

2.  Law

3.  Research

4.  Diplomacy

5.  Public service

6.  Journalism

7.  Ministry

8.  Insurance

9.  Politics

10.      Publishing

Job Opportunities for History Graduates

History is a branch of knowledge that fulfills the desire of man to know the past.It becomes the collective memory of human society

Scope of History

1-Study of history develops the capacity to inspire the youth to attain higher pursuits of life and to endure the inevitable.

2-It helps man to develop his own self knowledge and his position in the society in which he lives.

3-Historical lessons becomes the sources of inspiration to the people of contemporary period.

4-History is the best descipline through which one can impart value orientation to the children.

5-History helps to develop the spirit of enquiry,memory,reasoning power and capacity for analysis.

6-Several problems of the present day,like that of communalism,ethnicity,casteism etc can only be solved on the basis of correct understanding of the past.

7-Historians have the opportunity to get very good jobs with firms not only in our country but also abroad.

8-Once student have finished their graduate studies, they can do their postgraduation in History (MA History).

Garden City College

Job Title: Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor

Departments:

• Computer Science
• Management
• Finance
• Commerce
• Electronic Media
• Journalism and Mass Communication
• Fashion Technology
• Hotel Management
• Tourism
• English
• Biotechnology
• Microbilogy
• Biochemistry
• Bio-Informatics
• Hindi
• Kanada
• Anatamy
• Physiotherapy
• Physical Education

Qualification: M.A/M.Sc/M.Com/MBA/M.Phil/Ph.D

Job Location: Bangalore

Salary : As Per Norms

Last Date: With in 10 days from 25th March 2015

Amity University

Job Title: Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor/Vice Chancellor/Dean

Departments: 

• Architecture
• Biotechnology
• Commerce
• Communication
• Applied Science-Physics,Chemistry,Maths
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Engineering
• English Literature
• Fashion
• Fine Arts
• Hospitality
• Law
• Management
• Psychology
• Social Science
• Travel & Tourism

Qualification: M.E/M.Tech/MBA/M.Sc/M.A/Ph.D

Job Location: Gwalior

Scale of Pay : As per norms

Last Date: With in 10 days(from 25th March 2015)

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology

Job Title: Visiting / Adjunct Faculty

Departments: 

• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Computer Science Engineering
• Technology Management

Qualification : M.E/M.Tech/Ph.D/M.Sc/M.Phil/NET

Last Date : 20th April 2015

Job Location: Pune

Apply mode :  Off-line

How to Apply: Interested and Eligible candidate may send their application form to the following mail ID on or before 20th April 2015

To Download Application Form: http://14.139.111.180/admin.html

Email ID: careers@diat.ac.in

South Western Railway Recruitment 2015

Total No. of Posts: 338

Name of the Posts: Act Apprentice
1. Fitter: 176 Posts
2. Machinist: 15 Posts
3. Turner: 20 Posts
4. Welder: 87 Posts
5. Electrician: 25 Posts
6. Ref A/C Mechanic: 15 Posts

Age Limit: Candidates age limit should be between 15 to 24 years as on 24-04-2015. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess Matriculation and I.T.I certificate affiliated to NCVT/ SCVT is compulsory in relevant trade.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates may send their applications in prescribed format should be filled in the relevant columns with ball point pen in foolscap paper with two self addressed covers- size “11 x 5” duly affixing Rs.5/- postal stamp on each cover, two recent passport size colour photographs duly signed along with self attested copies of relevant documents as mentioned in the notification in an envelope should be superscribed with “Application for engagement as Act-Apprentices (Ex-ITI) in Hubli Workshop -20, Training Notification No. 01/2015″ either by ordinary post or to be dropped in the Box kept in the Welfare Section of the Office of the Workshop Personnel Officer, Carriage Repair Workshop, South Western Railway, Gadag Road, Hubli-58 020 (KARNATAKA) on or before 24-04-2015 at 17:00 hrs

Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 24-04-2015 at 17:00 hrs

ONGC Recruitment 2015

Total No. of Posts: 873

Name of the Post:
I. Engineering & Geo Sciences Posts Through GATE-2015: 745 Posts
1. Assistant Executive Engineer: 528 Posts
a. Cementing: 31 Posts
b. Civil: 10 Posts
c. Drilling: 110 Posts
d. Electrical: 47 Posts
e. Electronics: 18 Posts
f. Instrumentation: 23 Posts
g. Mechanical: 72 Posts
h. Production: 217 Posts
i. Reservoir: 14 Posts
2. Chemist: 74 Posts
3. Geologist: 41 Posts
4. Geophysicist
a. Surface: 28 Posts
b. Wells: 22 Posts
5. Materials Management Officer: 22 Posts
6. Programming Officer: 04 Posts
7. Transport Officer: 12 Posts

II. Support Posts through Computer Based Test (CBT): 128 Posts
8.Assistant Executive Engineer: 06 Posts
a. Environment: 06 Posts
9. Finance & Accounts Officer: 56 Posts
10. Fire Officer: 08 Posts
11. HR Executive: 27 Posts
12. Medical Officer: 24 Posts
13. Security Officer: 07 Posts

Age Limit: Candidates age limit is 30 years for General CBT as on 01-01-2015. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess Engineering Graduation in Environmental Engg/ Environmental Science or Graduation in Engineering discipline with M.Tech/ M.E in Environment Engineering/ Science for Assistant Executive Engineer Posts.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on Computer Based Test, written test/ GATE Score, qualification and interview.

Centre for Environment Education (CEE)

Data Entry Operator

Centre for Environment Education requires a data entry operator. CEE Library is being digitized and the process of entering the library resource information into the software is under way. The services of Data Entry Operator is required the same.

The job entails making entries of the books, journals, periodicals and other educational resources in the CEE Library software.

The job demands that the person be comfortable with English (reading as well as typing). It also demands that the person be familiar with computers. Knowledge of library science and that of library software will be an advantage. 

Consolidated contract amount (for about 25,000 – 30,000 entries) at Rs. 12,500/- for 2 months

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in any stream and functional knowledge of English. Good typing skills in English and working knowledge of computers

Please mail your CV by 7th April, 2015 to: personnel@ceeindia.org marking in the subject line for ‘Data Entry Operator’.

Key skills for hotel managers

Qualifications and training required

Relevant work experience is essential for entry into the profession; this can include hotel, catering, retailing, waitressing or bar work. A hotel/catering management or hospitality qualification can be advantageous. Graduates with non-relevant degrees could obtain a postgraduate diploma in hotel management or build up an extensive amount of experience. A management, languages, leisure or business studies, travel or tourism degree may also be helpful.

Key skills for hotel managers

Reliability and stamina are essential in hotel management. You will also need excellent numerical, verbal and written communication skills. Numeracy is particularly important for finance-related and office-based roles, while good interpersonal skills and customer service are vital for roles involving contact with clients. Knowledge of foreign languages can be an advantage.

Hotel manager: job description

Specific duties and the amount of customer or staff contact vary according to the size of employer: hotel managers in larger organisations may be mostly office-based, whereas managers of smaller establishments often have frequent contact with both customers and employees. Typical responsibilities include:

• recruiting, training and supervising staff
• managing budgets
• maintaining statistical and financial records
• planning maintenance work, events and room bookings
• handling customer complaints and queries
• promoting and marketing the business
• ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and licensing laws

Rapid career progression is possible into higher managerial roles both within the UK and overseas. Promotional opportunities are generally best for employees who are willing or able to change job location, to specialise in one area such as marketing, sales or human resources, or to move into related areas of employment.

Typical employers of hotel managers

• Hotel chains
• Independent hotels and motels
• Residential clubs
• Resorts
• Inns
• Hotel and leisure groups

Air India Recruitment 2015

Total No. of Posts: 435

Name of the Posts: Trainee Cabin Crew
A. Northern: 206 Posts
1. Male: 11 Posts
2. Female: 195 Posts
B. Western: 173 Posts
1. Male: 86 Posts
2. Female: 87 Posts
C. Eastern: 17 Posts
1. Male: 08 Posts
2. Female: 09 Posts
D. Southern: 39 Posts
1. Male: 02 Posts
2. Female: 37 Posts

Age Limit: Candidates age limit should be between 18 to 27 years as on 01-03-2015. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should have 10+2 from a recognized Board/ University, 03 years Degree/ Diploma Holder in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from a Government recognized Institute.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on their performance in GD, PAT & Written Test.

Application Fee: Candidates need to pay Rs.600/- (No fee for SC/ ST candidates) in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of, Air India Limited payable at their specified regions as mentioned in the notification.

AP Mahesh Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd

Recruitment of Probationary Officers

The A.P.Mahesh Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., a leading Multi State Scheduled Co-op.Bank in South India, with a business mix of about Rs.2300 crores, with a net work of 39 Branches spread across 4 states invites applications from candidates fulfilling the following criteria for Probationary Officers in the Bank.

Educational Qualification	Second Class Degree of a recognized University / Post Graduate / Double Graducation with minimum 50% marks. The Candidate should have passed the degree examination in single attempt.
Age Limit	28 Years (Eligibility as on 31.03.2015)
Selection Basis	Online Test & Interview

How to apply

Interested candidates fulfilling the above eligibility norms are advised to apply online between31.03.2015 to 13.04.2015 (both days inclusive) after carefully going through the guidelines mentioned therein. No other means/mode of application will be accepted.

http://www.apmaheshbank.com/po-recruitments-2015.pdf

Tips for Getting Hired - Hotel Management

There are no shortcuts for successful career in hospitality industry; particularly, hotel management industry is open only for talented management professionals who can show their capabilities and calibre. The best way to get in hotel management is to do a degree course and if degree cannot be pursued, do a certification. An internship with some hotels helps a lot to candidates as it provides practical experience and right exposure to candidates. There are some paid internships and some non-paid internships available for hotel management graduates. Some hotels even hire simple graduates and hone their skills in hotel management.

Top Companies

Hotel management jobs coming from top notch hotels in India offer attractive career and growth prospects. Some of the leading hotel chains in India are as follows:

• Ambassador Group of Hotels 
• Mansingh Group of Hotels 
• Oberoi Group of Hotels 
• Peerless Group of Hotels 
• Sarovar Park Group of Hotels 
• Sinclairs Group of Hotels
• Best Western Group of Hotels 
• Casino Group of Hotels 
• Clarks Group of Hotels 
• Fortune Park Group of Hotels 

Positives/Negatives in Hotel Management

Despite being known as one of the most glamorous careers there are various flipsides of working in hotel industry and one of them is hotel industry too like any other industry is subjected to the overall state of economy; therefore, it gets affected if the economy is not doing well and travellers are not frequenting the hotel. Similarly, new jobs come at the place of existing jobs as working professionals either are given new responsibilities at new hotel or they retire.  Handling pressuring situation with cool and poise is mandatory for hotel professionals. Long working hours, rude responses from customers, hectic timings, etc are some major drawbacks of career in hotel management.

Different Roles, Different Names

• General Managers: Such professionals are responsible for all operations in a hotel.
• Resident Managers: Bestowed with the job to be available at just a call away.
• Executive Housekeepers: These professionals are expected to ensure cleanliness in the hotel.
• Front Office Managers: Most of the hotels own front desk, Front Office Managers manage the same.
• Convention Services Managers: These professionals work in close coordination with client and the conferencing facilities offered by the hotel for various conventions, meetings, seminars, etc.