Success The Turning Point

Author(s): Rajendra Rakhecha
Publisher: Rajendra Rakhecha

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Self Assessment- know yourself!
Academic records till now
Education options going forward
Career Options & trends
Evaluation of occupational choices
Assessing the working conditions
Choosing and Managing your Career
People who can "add value"
• Multinationals require people who "add value" while delivering even routine assignments, not just email pushers
• Does diploma or degree add enough value? Value add is observed as a result of execution, after deep understanding of the situation, analyzing it further, thinking strategically and taking intelligent decisions.
Highly paid jobs require results, value add & facets of many critical skills than just degree Education & Talent Based career
• Education & interest based career : Who wish to seek higher study in a particular field of interest which opens a galaxy of opportunities later.
• A wide range of courses as well as careers are available
Why is important to plan a career?
Generally most of us seek education upto age 21 to 25. Later phase is to get a job and build a career. Considering average life of 80 years, and mostly we remain active in career & work till 70, life span of 45 to 50 years to be spend while working. So to make these years enjoyable is very important. Spending life happily while contributing to growth of individual and of society, nation and as a globe one has to plan career very carefully.
Tips for career planning- Choosing right career
Choose the Best Career path
Are you confused about your career? Are you uncertain on what you should do in life?
Are you a parent whose child is faced with career choices and subject selection quandaries?
Firstly, take a deep breath and relax. Everyone goes through this at some point in his or her life. Feeling better? Then lets get started. Making the right career choice
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