Model Youth Parliament Offers Internship In It

The Model Youth Parliament, an NGO based in Delhi, is offering an internship for undergraduate students. Computer Science or IT students can apply for this web development and managementinternship. You will need to work on the company’s website, create new website pages, landing pages and add downloadable documents and videos, work with data management team and use administration tools for the site. Students are required to have a thorough knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript and be tech savy, creative and have a overall knowledge of digital user interface. The last date to apply is October 30. 

Visit www.modelyouthparliament.com for details.

Telocrats Offers Industrial Training for ECE Candidates

Telocrats Technologies, Mohali, a telecommunication-based company which offers networksolutions is offering a six-months/six-weeks industrial training for ECE students. Those who are selected will be able to explore 3G/4G networks and interact with industry experts. A certificate will be provided by Telocrats once you complete the course. Lab work and on-job training will also be undertaken. Undergraduate and postgraduate students will be able to apply. Last date to apply is January 1, 2015. 

Visit www.telcocrats.com/industrial-training-for-ECE for details.

Be a Content Writer for Social Media Company Big Tin Pot

Those who are interested in writing and browse the web for hours together can apply for this internship which is available at Big Tin Pot. This is a startup and it collects information from across the web, grouping them together for active reading. Candidates familiar with SEO (Search Engine Optimisation)/SEM (Search engine marketing), Creative Writers and Wordpress Administrators can apply for this internship. Undergraduate students are preferred. The last date to apply is October 30. Visit www.thebigtinpot.com or email contactus@thebigtinpot.com for details.

Confident During an Employment Interview

What happens during a placement interview? Read on...

I attended a campus interview for a large IT company recently where I had to undergo three rounds of interview — aptitude, technical and HR. In the first round, candidates were tested on problem-solving and e-mail writing. I cleared this and was selected for the technical round, which was two days after the first. In the second round, the candidates were tested on technical skills.

The questions were cantered around the candidates’ respective streams of engineering. As I was a computer science student, the questions I had to answer were about C-language, Database Management Systems, Java and my mini-project. Eventually, I was selected for the HR round.

The long wait

It was a long wait before my turn came, the next day. The first thing they asked me was to tell them something that was not in my resume. “I am creative, curious and cautious,”

I replied. I also explained how I was all those things. When they asked me about the attrition rate of their company and I explained that it was at 10 per cent, they asked again if I was sure.

I was not actually sure but I said that I was. I assumed they were testing my confidence, and so, I gave a confident response.

In detail

I was asked about my project too, extensively. I explained everything — the tools we used, the front-end, the back-end and the purpose of the project.

After this, they asked how long I would work with the company and I immediately said, “five years.” Then, to manage the situation better, I said that I had not yet decided and that I may continue to work there for more than five years too. They seemed intrigued and kept questioning me about the timeframe. I then had to say that I might pursue a post-graduation degree.

The questions went on. I was asked if a post graduation was necessary and I stressed that it was. The last question was about what I wanted to do in life. I replied that I would like to become a researcher.

The HR person smiled and said, “You may leave now.” I didn’t understand what he meant, and I said, “Thank you for your time.” I gave a firm handshake and left the room.

I felt that I had made a few mistakes by revealing that I would pursue higher education and also while talking about attrition rates despite not being sure of my facts. However, I expected that I would be selected.

After two days, the results were declared. I was anxious initially, but saw that I was selected.

What I learnt from this experience was the importance of being confident during an employment interview, so as to come out with flying colours.

Thanks to : The Hindu | October 26, 2014

Competition is Key

From time to time the aims and objectives of human activity change. Once upon a time our youths were looking after the family profession. Sons of agriculturists used to be agriculturists and sons of fishermen continued as fishermen only. Now things are different. As per the needs of time and situation the entire aims and objectives before us have changed. Globalisation, computerisation and commercialisation and other many factors have had their effect.

Under the circumstances the field of education has changed enormously. Computerisation has changed the system of education and employment and globalisation has led to enormous competition in the field. Competition and exposure make a lot of difference to human activity and play a crucial role in one’s personality development.

CMA’s IAS Academy, Belgaum, is creating awareness among students and parents about handling competitive examinations effectively. As per a study, the percentage of youth from North Karnataka in the field of IAS is very less. This is because of lack of awareness and knowledge. If the students cultivate the spirit of competitiveness and set a high goal for their career, they can very well compete for civil service employment after graduation.

At the degree level itself students should concentrate on competitive examinations for posts in the IAS, IPS, IFS and IRS. This concentration, awareness, preparation and study towards competitive examinations will definitely help in their routine studies. Students can build up self-confidence, mental ability and competitive spirit in their day-to-day routine activities.

Weekend course

To spread this concept CMA’s IAS Academy, Belgaum, has started a basic course which will be held only during weekends. All undergraduate students can join the course and prepare effectively for Preliminary and Main examinations.

The competitive examinations are divided into General Studies, CSAT and Optional subjects. General Studies will cover subjects like History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Sociology and Science and Technology as per NCERT/ICSE syllabus.

The CSAT paper consist of comprehension, basic numeracy, mental ability, logical reasoning and analytical ability.

Along with these subjects special guidance will be given in notes making techniques, memory techniques, presentation skills, communication skills, analysis of current events, mind mapping techniques, group learning techniques, and examination techniques.

The Academy has a group of counsellors who are specially trained for this purpose in Delhi and Hyderabad. Students will be given advanced training for all subjects if they prefer. Along with their routine studies all undergraduate students can join this special training course. For more details students can visit CMA’s office or contact 0831-2420147, 6054000.

(The writer is Registrar, CMA’s IAS Academy)

Thanks to : The Hindu | October 26, 2014