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Russian State Fellowship Programme 2011 at The Embassy of the Russian 
Federation in Canada

Introduction : The Government of the Russian Federation launches the 
State Fellowship Programme for academic year 2011-2012 for Canadian 
students to conduct undergraduate (baccalaureate or equivalent) and 
graduate (master’s and doctorate) studies or research in Russia. There 
are 3 state fellowships provided for Canadian students. The State 
Fellowship Programme does not include the schools of culture, arts and 
international relations.

Eligibility :
* Applicants must be Canadian citizens by the competition deadline;
* Applicants for undergraduate fellowships should have a high school 
diploma with an average grade point no lower than 80%;
* The period between graduation and the application should not exceed 
three years. It is desirable that applicants be no older than 25. Ph.D. 
programme applicants should have a Master’s degree and should be no 
older than 35;
* Applicants should have no medical counter indications against the 
climate in Russia. General medical testing is required as well as 
testing for AIDS and HIV.

Application Procedures : An applicant’s file should include the 
following documents (English, French or Russian applications are 
acceptable):
* Application form with full notice of chosen major subject (including 
the code) and/or plan of study;
* Official transcripts (sent directly to ICCS from the issuing 
institutions) and copies of diplomas for all secondary and post-
secondary studies;
* Official certified medical reference;
* Official certified reference on testing for AIDS and HIV;
* Official certified copy of birth certificate;
* Copy of the passport for traveling abroad ;
* 8 photos (4 x 6 cm, passport size);
* Applicants for Ph.D. fellowships should attach a list of published 
books and articles (if any) and a short essay on the topic of future 
research (2 printer’s sheets);

Deadline : The application should be submitted to the International 
Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) and delivered in our office by hand 
or courier before 5:00 p.m. on April 18, 2011.

Selection Procedure : The pre-selection process is carried out by the 
Canadian Scholarship Selection Committee established by the 
International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) in coordination with 
the Embassy of the Russian Federation. The final decision on 
applications recommended by the Canadian Scholarship Selection 
Committee as well on host universities is made by the Ministry of 
Education and Science of the Russian Federation. Entry visas for 
students will be provided in accordance with the official list compiled 
by the Ministry.

Tenure : The date of arrival for enrolled students is between September 
1 and 15 for undergraduate programmes, and before November 15 for 
master’s and doctorate programmes. Scholarships can vary from 2 
(doctorate) to 4 (baccalaureate) years. The term of education for 
applicants who doesn’t have a working knowledge of the Russian language 
may be extended for another year.

Value : The Government of the Russian Federation is responsible for the 
following:
* Tuition fees;
* A monthly allowance of 1100 Russian roubles for undergraduate and 
Master’s studies and 1500 Russian roubles for Ph.D.;
* Medical services in accordance with Russian regulations;
* Lodging is provided by the host university in hostels (shared 
accommodation) at a cost not exceeding 50% of the national minimum 
salary.

Application Form : Download Online Application Form Click 
http://www.rusembassy.ca/sites/default/files/Anketa.doc

Contact :
The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation
Tverskaya street, 11,
Moscow, 125993

Source : http://www.rusembassy.ca/node/50

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Librarianship as a profession provides a variety of employment opportunities. Today there are a number of career prospects in Library and Information Science. The qualified professionals are employed in various libraries and information Centers. Trained library professionals can find opportunities for employment both as teacher and as a Librarian. In fact, it is possible to choose the kind of library to suit one’s interest and background. In Librarianship, designations could be Librarian, Documentation Officer, Assistant Librarian, Deputy Librarian, Scientist (Library Science/ Documentation), Library and Information Officer, Knowledge Manager/ Officer, Information Executive, Director/Head of Library Services, Information Officer, and Information Analyst In School, College, Universities; In Central Government Libraries. In the training centers of banks. In National Museum and Archives; In NGOs working in different areas. In R&D Centre like ICAR, CSIR, DRDO, ICSSR, ICHR, ICMR, ICFRE, etc. In Business Houses. In Foreign Embassies and High Commissions. In International Centers like WHO, UNESCO, UNO, World Bank etc. In the libraries of Ministries and other government departments. In National Level Documentation Centers. In Library Networks. In the newspaper libraries. In News Channels. In the Libraries of Radio Stations. In the Databases provider firms. In publishing companies for preparing Index, abstracts, bibliographies etc. In various digital library projects like ‘Digital Library of India’ etc. In Training Academies. The role of libraries in providing widespread and inclusive access to knowledge is widely acknowledged. In today’s context, libraries have to play two distinct roles - to serve as a local centre of information and knowledge, and be a local gateway to national and global knowledge. Some of the issues under consideration of National Knowledge Commission are: institutional framework of libraries; networking; education, training and research; modernization and computerization of libraries; maintenance of private and personal collections and staff requirements to meet changing needs. This commission has recommended the formation for the National Library Commission to strengthen the Library networks in India. The Department of Culture (DoC) has proposed setting up a National Mission for Libraries (NML) as a Central Sector Scheme. The NML will cover libraries under the DoC and the activities under it will include: National Census of Libraries; Modernisation including networking of Libraries under DoC; establishing Knowledge Centres and Digital Libraries. Recently under National Mission for Libraries there is a proposal for establishing 7000 libraries having computers with internet facility across the country. It was recommended that the initial recruitment should be direct at the level of library and Information Assistant. The qualification requirement would be graduation and BLISc degree. Thus, the scope of librarianship becomes brighter. Career in LIS is multidimensional, ever growing bright and significantly enriching the knowledge base of the society for prosperity and progress. Courses in LIS Certificate course in Library and Information science (CLISc or CLIB) Eligibility 10+2 Diploma course in Library and Information Science (DLISC or DLIB) Eligibility 10+2 Bachelor in Library and information science (BLISC or B.LIB) Eligibility Graduate in any discipline from recognized University Master in Library and information Science (MLISC or M.LIB) Eligibility BLISc or B.LIB from recognized University M.Phil in Library and Information science Eligibility MLISC or M.LIB from recognized University Ph.D in library and Information Science Eligibility MLISC from recognized University Course nomenclature and qualifying marks in different courses differ from university to university. Earlier the subject was called library science but now due to information explosion professionals handle information. So library science is changing into information science. A few universities have incorporated this word in the course name but not removed the word library. So some universities provide degree i.e. Bachelor in library and Information Science(BLISC), and Masters in Library and information Science (MLISC), M.Phil in Library and Information science and Ph.D in Library and Information Science and some provide degrees like Bachelor in library Science(B.LIB), and Master in Library Science (M.LIB), M.Phil in Library and Information science and Ph.D in Library Science) The computer and information technology is now being widely used in libraries and information centers to process, store, retrieve and disseminate information. NISCAIR under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi conducts a two-year programme leading to the award of Associateship in Information Science (AIS) and the Documentations Research and Training Centre (DRTC) at the Indian Statistical Institute (Bangalore) offer Associateship in Documentation and Information Science (ADIS).This award is also recognised as equivalent to MLISc degree. These two courses enjoy a good reputation in the employment market. In view of the increasing use of computer and information technology in libraries, several universities in India also have started various courses focusing primarily on information technology and computer. Universities offering courses in LIS There are about 80 university departments offering the LIS courses. This course is also available through distance learning mode. Two Sanskrit universities, viz., KS Darbhanga Sanskrit University (Bihar), and Sampuranand Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya (Varanasi) offer Pustakalaya Vigyan Shastri (9 months) and Granthalaya Vigyan Shastri (One year) courses respectively. Knowledge of Sanskrit language is an essential requirement. LIS are available in the following Universities/Institutes- Alagappa University, Karaikudi Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Allahabad University Annamalai University, Annamalainagar Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi Bundelkhand University, Jhansi Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra Dr. Harisingh Gour Viswavidyalaya, Sagar Gulbarga University, Gulbarga Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar HNB Garhwal University Srinagar - Garhwal Jadavpur University, Calcutta Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Jiwaji University, Gwalior Karnatak University, Dharwad Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra Nagpur University, Nagpur North Eastern Hill University, Shillong Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur Panjab University, Chandigarh Patna University, Patna Punjabi University, Patiala Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur Sambalpur University, Sambalpur SNDT Womens’ University, Mumbai University of Delhi, Delhi University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad University of Jammu, Jammu (Tawi) University of Kashmir, Srinagar University of Lucknow, Lucknow University of Madras, Chennai University of Mysore, Mysore University of Pune, Pune University of Rajasthan, Jaipur Vikram University, Ujiain UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad (Distance Education) Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi (Distance Education) Salaries in Library and Information profession The salary varies depending upon the nature of the organizations. Many colleges and universities have adopted UGC scales of salary for the library staff. The library staff in the constituent units of large establishments of the Central Government, such as Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) enjoy salary scales similar to those applicable to scientific staff. Opportunities for upwards mobility based on assessment of performance at intervals, make the job attractive. Persons possessing good academic record and adequate skills in computer and information technology, can look forward to a rewarding career in this profession.

KEY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN TELEPHONIC INTERVIEWS 

With the revolution of communication technology and mobile equipments, many activities are executed from remote location. Now is the time when we monitor and control various business activities and professional tasks by holding a mobile handset only.

This era of information and communication technology has also influenced the current job market which includes sending interview call letters by SMS, schedule a telephonic interview and even intimation of final result on a ten digit mobile number. Now the Human Resource (H.R.) Department of many organizations is shortlisting and calling the candidates by telephonic conversations. The time is left far behind when there was long wait for the interview call letter to be delivered by the postman. Now, almost every organization believes in the screening the candidates by telephonic interviews rather than sending sealed envelopes with postage stamps. There are many reasons due to which telephonic interviews are planned.

Telephonic interviews are scheduled to determine whether the candidate is competent to face the personal interview or not. Basically, a telephonic interview is the first contact, the candidate establish with the company. Such interviews are often used for shortlisting the candidates in order to narrow the crowd of applicants who will be invited for face-to-face interviews. Moreover, telephonic interviews minimize the expenses involved in interviewing distant candidates. In many cases, candidates belong to remote area and cost of traveling and accommodation is to be reduced by conducting a telephonic interview to save too much time, money and cost. Obviously, in telephonic interviews, no time is spent in railway stations, bus stands, airports or on the highway. Also there is no expenditure on flights, hotels and meals. Candidate can appear in the telephonic interviews while sitting at their home or any other place of convenience.

As you are also searching for the jobs enthusiastically, so be prepared to attend a phone call which may be your initial step to move inside your new office. So, the candidate should always be prepared for a telephonic interview. Therefore, it is suggested not to switch-off the mobile phone because the first call of interviewer can arrive at any time or any occasions. Many candidates underestimate the importance of a telephone interview and talk in casual way. This is the biggest mistake because that is the first impression and interviewer may not call the candidate again. Some candidates believe that a telephone interview is just a formality and consider it a ceremony before a face-to-face meeting. But it is not true. So, candidates are advised to behave in a gentle and sincere manner while receiving the call.

CHALLENGES IN TELEPHONIC INTERVIEWS

However there are many advantages of telephonic interviews but there are some complexities and challenges associated with it.

• The candidate can't see the interviewer face-to-face, and therefore their body language can’t be analyzed. Here, the concept of seeing into their eyes and gesticulation is nowhere. In telephonic interviews, candidates cannot show the confidence in terms of greeting smile and sitting style.

• Every person is not gifted with the attractive Anchor-Like Voice. Sometimes, the candidate is very good in personality and knowledge, but voice is not very impressive. Moreover, pronunciation and dialect of every person is different depending upon the region which is one of the obstacles in effective communication. In this case, telephonic interviews are not successful.

TIPS TO SUCCEED IN THE TELEPHONIC INTERVIEWS

Here are some tips which should be followed in the telephonic interviews so that the candidates can be called for the personal face-to-face interview or getting appointment letter in hands. Just as you would prepare yourself for the face-to-face/personal interview, devote some time for planning and preparing for such interviews.

DO NOT SWITCH-OFF YOUR PHONE
The candidates should keep their mobile phone always ON because the phone call can ring anytime. The battery of mobile phone should be fully charged. In case of meeting or other official appointments, the phone may be placed in vibration or silent mode rather than switched-off. It leaves very bad impression on employer if the phone of candidate is in switched-off mode or giving message that the number is out of service due to low balance.

ATTEND CALL AT QUIET ROOM
Select a quiet, private room with a cell phone in good working condition. Make sure that you do not receive other phone calls if you know the time of telephonic interview.

KEEP IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS READY
Keep yourself free atleast at the time of interview and make sure that that there is no background noises to disturb and hinder the interview process.  You should be having the copy of your Resume (Professional Profile/CV) that was sent to the company. It will give you the information which information you have sent to the company. You should have a Pen and Paper to note the points. The candidate should keep a calculator and a calendar ready so that any schedule can be fixed or to perform some calculations.

AVOID RESCHEDULING OF THE INTERVIEW
If you want to change the interview time due to busy schedule, don’t reschedule the interview again and again. It will give bad impression of non-seriousness to the interviewers. Try to reschedule the interview only once if unavoidable. You should not reschedule the interview because of not being prepared. Try to have all the certificates and testimonials with you so that you are ready to give any information on demand.

RESPOND WITHIN SECONDS RATHER THAN MINUTES
In telephonic interview, the candidate should respond to questions within 1 minute. In case you are thinking for the answers, the first response should be delivered within 10 seconds otherwise simply say sorry. Candidates should avoid lengthy responses because the interviewer expects short answers on phone rather than long stories.

AVOID ANSWERS IN “YES, NO, YA” LIKE WORDS
The candidate should avoid answers in “Yes”, “No” or “Ya” words. The response delivered by the candidate should be well explained so that it is understood by the interviewer. The candidate should keep the voice clear, conversant and non confusing.

JUSTIFY YOURSELF
The candidate should be well prepared to justify his/her performance in last few years. It will leave a very good impression on the employer regarding your current status and performance evaluation. Moreover, there is an impression of being confident to the interviewer. The candidate should be able to describe the goals and objectives of professional life. Here, the interviewee should not give more attention of salary and promotion.

STAY ALONE DURING THE INTERVIEW
Sometimes, the candidates take help of friends during the interview. It is not advisable. You should be alone while appearing for a telephonic interview rather than friends or kids around you. The candidate should thank the interviewer for spending the valuable time and considering you atleast for the telephonic interview. The candidates are not advised to smoke, chew gum, eat or drink anything when the interview is going on. It gives the caller a feeling that you are trying to steal some time before answering.

DELIVER HONEST AND TRUE INFORMATION
One of the important points the candidate should remember is not to give any manipulated or false information while answering the Tell Me about Yourself Interview question. Now days, the organizations are taking help of detective agencies to keep track of candidates’ personal and professional background. Such checks have become very important and strict today. The employer may dismiss the person even after years of working, on the basis of some false information provided during the initial phase of interview.

COMMONLY ASKED TELEPHONIC INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND SUGGESTED ANSWERS

There is a series of common questions which are asked during a telephonic interview. These questions are generally asked in almost every interview. Following are the questions and suggested answers -

1. WHY DID YOU LEAVE THE PREVIOUS JOB ?
This is one of the tough interview questions in which the candidate should answer in calm and honest way. While answering such question, the candidate should not blame their internal politics in ex colleagues or ex boss. It creates very negative idea about your professional approach. In this case, the candidate can give reasons including career growth, scope to explore the skills and learning environment. The candidates should avoid giving reason that the new organization was giving more salary. In such answer, the employer relates the loyalty of candidate with the salary and monetary benefits.

2. WHAT IS YOUR POSITION IN CURRENT ORGANIZATION ?
Here, the candidate should not boast of his/her position and power in the organization. The candidate is expected to just give a general idea about work profile and experience in the organization.

3. WHEN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO JOIN THE ORGANIZATION ?
Answer of this question should be ready with the candidate once he/she applies for the job. The candidate is advised to have an idea of joining the new organization keeping in view the schedule and appointments. If the candidate fumble or gets confused to answer this question, the employer may think that the candidate is not sure whether to change the current job or not. So be clear about your decision. There is no need to give exact date and time, but the candidate should be able to give the basic idea of month of joining.

ANSWER TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION “TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF”

This is the first and very basic question which is asked everywhere the candidate joins or going to join. Actually, there are many flavors to answers this question, but it requires some basic components to be told to the interviewer.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF PERSONAL PROFILE - It includes the name of candidate and the place where he/she belongs to. The profession of parents and family members can also be narrated by the candidate. In telephonic interviews, the candidate should avoid telling the hobbies like fishing, making friends etc.

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS - The candidate is required to tell about educational qualifications alongwith the division and distinctions achieved. However, the marks in each degree, certificate course is not mandatory to tell. In case, the marks or grade is asked, the candidate should have a copy of all the documents to avoid any mismatch in future.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND COMPANY PROFILE – Here, the candidate should describe the professional experience with the name of organization worked with. There is no need to tell the exact salary until it is asked. The nature of job and company profile can be told to enable the employer know the current organization, where working.

WEAKNESSES AND STRENGTHS – This is another very common question which is asked in almost every interview. Therefore, it is advised to prepare the answer of this question very carefully. Many candidates tell their strength as weakness to attract the interviewer but the employer is not fool. Be honest while answering this question. The candidate may discuss one or two weaknesses like getting nervous in some situations, lacking in some skills, emotional, sensitive etc. Avoid telling weaknesses like short-tempered, sleeping, laziness and related terms.
Moreover, the candidate should not boast on strengths. Strengths should be told in the honest and calm manner so that it marks a positive impact on professional capabilities. 
The candidate can point out the strengths like

• Positive Attitude with Hard Work
• Punctual and Determined
• Self-Confidence
• Ability to face the failures and recover with confidence
• Learn from Mistakes
• Quick Learner
• Full commitment to work
• Highly Energetic
• Willing to learn New Things
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Well Organizer and Manager
• Good Helping Hand
• Team Player
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Ability

1. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) invites applications for PG Diploma in Advanced Computing and PG Diploma in Wireless & Mobile Computing and other courses
2. College of Agribusiness Management, Udham Singh Nagar invites applications for Admissions to two years full time Degree Programme of Master of Business Administration 2011-12.
3. Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi in collaboration with Security Skills Council India Limited, New Delhi invites applications for PG Certificate Course in Security Operations, One year Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Security Operations and one year PG Diploma in Fire, Safety & Disaster Management.
4. National Institute of Bank Management, Pune requires applications for the Post Graduate Programme in Banking and Finance.
5. Indian Maritime University, Chennai starts Diploma in Nautical Science Leading to B.Sc. (Noutical Science) Programme.

In the last few years, thanks to jobs becoming global, the importance of English has increased manifold. It has over the years become an important medium of communication, both at the international and intra-national levels. The importance of spoken English is even more, because there are many cases where one knows his subject well, but fails to communicate it properly. The practice of spoken English, therefore, is quite essential. Learning English in a country where it is not a native language, opens a number of opportunities for the individual. In today’s corporate world, the need for effective communication has been recognized and accepted more than the technical knowledge. The language of the corporate world is English. An individual can make strides in the management ladder if he/she can speak English fluently. If your English is poor, even though with brilliant business ideas, you may still find yourself languishing at the bottom of the management ladder. Your productivity will drop over a period of time since you will find difficulty in expressing your brilliant ideas. Those who can speak good English will probably usurp your ideas and get the credit for all the hard work you did to get the idea working. So there are immense opportunities for English Language trainer to train people in communicative English for different purposes like group discussions, interviews, oral presentations, report writing, writing letters etc. English language trainers generally handle individuals’ abilities to frame grammatically correct sentences or his lack of vocabulary, fear of speaking to groups of people, and ineffective presentation skills. Here are a few skills that an English language trainer tends to teach.

Effective Communication Skills

      Effective communication skills include oral Skills for public speaking, presentations, negotiating, conflict resolutions, knowledge-sharing; Writing Skills for preparing reports, proposals, instruction manuals, writing memos, notices, official correspondence etc. It also includes a combination of verbal and non-verbal skills marked with proper and distinct articulation, appropriate pause, and voice modulation. If the medium of communication is English, certain amount of proficiency is needed in it. As English for us is a second language and not our mother tongue, a constant practice at home, followed by language-lab sessions, is the need of the hour. Those institutes which want their students to get placed in MNCs and reputed companies, must give this an urgent thought. It is here that an English Language Trainer has a role to play. Quality job depends as much on knowledge of the respective subject as on good communication skills.

Group Discussion Skills 
      
Group discussion is one of the ways to test someone’s communicative skills generally before the final interview for a job. An English language trainer trains the candidates for group discussions.

      A Trainer, while training the candidates for group discussion must keep in mind the following things in order of their importance:

1.   Thorough knowledge about the topic
2. Language competence or communication skill
3.   Confidence 
4.   Initiative 
5.   Leadership quality 
6.   Group behavior or team spirit

Interview Skills

      Interview is the test of one’s total personality, which like iceberg, is largely below the surface. While training the candidates, the trainer aims at grooming the whole personality which comprises of confidence, attitude, aptitude, behavior pattern, team spirit, clarity of thought and expression, ability to take quick and correct decision, originality of ideas and approach, innovative mind and cheerful disposition. He usually organizes a number of mock interviews to make the candidates confident and to assess them as where they are lacking in order to fill the

Oral Presentation Skills

      Fear of speaking in front of groups is one of the greatest fears people have. Here, the role of a trainer is very crucial who trains the candidates in practices confidence, calmness, and how to concentrate on his/her message. The trainer begins with a strategy that includes understanding your purpose and role, tailoring your message to the audience, clarifying your objectives, developing a logically compelling case for your plan, and reaching a common goal. Then he makes the candidate learn how to structure his material into a meaningful message. Finally, the style of presentation is prepared which focuses upon your posture, attitude, tone, enthusiasm, 
loudness, and your approach.

Technical Writing

      Since the success rate of an individual in an organization commensurate with his communicative abilities, writing deserves the first and foremost attention. The style that will make your writing more effective has to conform to the principles of clarity, consistency and plainness. Since people’s background and experiences are different, they may present their experiences/ viewpoints differently but one should always try to maintain objectivity, detachment and neutrality in one’s writing. The following things which are important are intended by the trainer

• Visualize what you wish to say
• Organize the data and their analysis
• Be fluent while writing the first draft
• Revise the draft carefully.
• Delete the word, phrase, sentence or paragraph that is superfluous.
• Maintain objectivity
• Avoid struggling on a point unnecessarily

Career Prospects

• English Language Trainer 

       The growth and development of an employee in any organization is directly proportionate with his communication skills. Research tells that whatever one learns in the class room only ten to fifteen percent of his technical knowledge is used in actual organizational context and rest is his communication skills. As one grows further in the hierarchy, the importance of communication is increased. As a recruiter, companies often face the problem of assessing a candidate’s command over English language. Even the existing work force does lack communication skills. Most of the organizations are aware of this and they train their employees in Communication skills in order to increase the productivity of the organization and better representation of the organization at national and international levels.   After receiving a degree in English Language, one can get a job in any of the organizations and earn handsome amount.

• Teacher

      Teaching is a good option for an English Language trainer as Technical Communication is a compulsory subject in all Engineering and Management Institutes. There the students are trained and prepared in communication skills to perform better in interview and group discussion for their placements. Since the growth of an institute is totally dependent on the job placement of its students, the role of an English Language trainer becomes very crucial. A person with first class degree in English Language can get a job in any of these institutes based on his/her performance in the interview.

• Editor

      Editing can be a good option for an English Language graduate. Here the fresh graduates need a specific training in written language, word usage, and sentence structure in order to have expertise in editing works. An English language trainer may train them in these respective areas. After the specific training, the candidate may get a job in any of the publishing houses. There is dire need of such expert editors in business world too to edit the official documents.

Education

      Though there are number of universities and colleges offering degrees in English Language, here are a few reputed universities that offer degrees in English language:

• English and Foreign language University (EFLU), Hyderabad
• Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
• Delhi University, New Delhi
• Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi
• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
• Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
• Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
• Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Placement

      After completing Master’s degree in English Language, one can get a job in any public and private organization, educational institute, or can set his own training center. Initially, the trainer can earn somewhere between Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000 per month which increases over the years.

All of life's journeys begin with the phrase, "I want."

Think about your career and the times when you said "I want." Maybe you said "I want" go to college-and then enrolled in school and completed your degree. Maybe you said "I want" to work for a large or a small company-and you are working there now. Maybe you said "I want" to lead teams-and that's one of your current responsibilities. "I want" is a very powerful phrase. Without it, it's hard to go very far.

Imagine going on a trip without selecting a destination beforehand. What would you pack? How would you get there? Where would you stay? Your trip probably would not end up being much fun.

It's the same with your career. Not being able to visualize your desired result leads to results not happening. Goals are reached when you decide what you want, and then take action to get it. Without an end in mind, you will wander aimlessly; and as long as you are aimless, you will be wasting time. You will feel lost. You will be like a stray leaf, going wherever the wind takes you.

What's a Vision?

My definition of a vision is a visualization or a picture of where you see yourself in the future. Your picture can be one of where you want to be in a day, a week, a month, a year, or even farther into the future. The visualization of your goal is what compels you to move forward. A vision is a snapshot of what you want your career and life to look like in the future. This snapshot gives your journey a clear and reachable destination and provides focus.

All goals are reached in the mind first. You see yourself both achieving that goal and experiencing the satisfaction it will bring you once you are there. This picture is what will help you to persevere during times of doubt. Your picture of success will give you purpose, power, and excitement. Your picture will give you a reason to get out of bed every day.

How do you create a Vision?

Close your eyes. Let your imagination take over. Get in touch with what you really want and what is important to you. Ask yourself meaningful questions. Let the answers come to you.

What Questions will help get you to a Vision quickly?

Here are some questions you can ask yourself:

• If it was possible, what would be different in my career?
• What type of job would I have?
• What would I be responsible for?
• What type of boss/co-workers/team would I have?
• What kind of hours would I work?
• What type of company would I work for?
• What sort of culture would the company have?
• What city would I live in?
• How much money would I make?
• How would I handle stress, my workload, and deadlines?

Once you have thought about these questions, it is time to get your answers down on paper. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions. The answers are what is true for you-not what someone else wants for you, but what is truly in your heart. Listen to yourself, and your answers will be the perfect ones for you.

Once you have your vision, then it's time to make it real.

So, what do you say? You only have one life to live, so it might as well be a life you love