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Want to build your career in hotel management? Here’s all you need to know

Do you think you have a smile that can charm others? Do you think you can lead and manage a team? Do you think you have a creative mind to attract others towards your idea?

Hotel management is basically the management of a hotel, lodge or a motel by a hotel manager/hotelier. He must take care of the whole operation including management of the staff, business management, services provided to the customer, sanitation of the rooms, washrooms, hygiene, kitchen, food and all other facilities and their management and regulation. He must keep a check on everything, especially guest satisfaction, sales management, financial accounting, revenues, and everything.

It requires certain skills

  • Critical thinking skills: one must come up with creative and practical ideas at hand to satisfy a customer also to present his hotel in the best possible way.
  • Social skills: whenever you enter a hotel you will the staff welcoming you with warmth and a bright smile. The manager must deal with the guests and their issues with patience and must provide the best solution.
  • Organizational skills: He must be good at multitasking, as his plate is always full of multiple tasks as managing, finance, sales, and all other tasks that have to be organized well.
  • Business skills: he must have that acumen of business how to make deals, how to be best out of the rest, and how to stay in business by attracting the customers.
  • Creative skills: he must have creative ideas to attract the guests, to think differently.

There are many more traits one must possess in order to be great at hotel management such as:

  • Cooperative,
  • explorative,
  • spontaneous,
  • motivated
  • ability to reason socially

These skills can be assessed through a psychometric test only that also gives an overall idea about the personality and also the interests and talents one possesses. And if it matches the skills required for the desired career.

 

What career pathway to follow to become a hotel manager?

After 10th you must select a stream that will lead you towards your desired career and the subjects you can study for a long period of time.

For hotel management, you can choose any stream Science, Commerce or Arts/Humanities. Whichever you like. As you will have to do a course in hotel management irrespective of your stream.

Here is the list of the courses you can do to become a hotel manager and their respective college.

 

 Courses

Duration

Colleges

Location

B.Sc. in Catering Science and Hotel Management

3 years

International Institute of Hotel Management

Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Bangalore, Jaipur, Ahemdabad

B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration

3 years

Punjab University

Chandigarh

Bachelors of Arts (Hons.) in Hospitality and Tourism

3 years

Institute of Hotel Management and catering (IHMS)

Udaipur

B.Sc in hospitality studies and catering services

3 years

Rizvi college of hotel management

Mumbai

B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel administration

3 years

Institute of hotel management catering technology and applied nutrition (IHMH)

Hyderabad

 

 

How can career counseling help students?

Career guidance for students is necessary they get clarity of their skills and interests through the tests provided to them by the career counselor and the guidance to set him in the right direction can be really for him. To know if he really possesses the managerial skills or if his interests are major in this field. What should he do after 10th what courses are suitable for him, and the emotional stress he faces throughout his journey can be addressed well by a career counselor.

 

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Career Guidance and opportunities after 12th

Along with preparing for the board exams, one has to deal with the interesting yet really nagging question as ‘What to do after Class 12?’ With a plethora of courses, various streams, entrance exams and career paths to choose from, it is natural for students to get confused about what lies ahead. The career decision post Class 12 is very important and productive as that helps students to have clarity as to how they want to go about further because the right choice leads to a rewarding career prospect.

Keep a note of these questions and choose your career wisely that best fits into your career plan.

  1. What was your stream in class 12th?
  2. What are your key interest areas and skills?
  3. Where your chosen career will lead to in the near future?
  4. What is the layout or roadmap to reach your goal?

Best career options after 12th

  • Gone are the days when a career as an engineer, doctor, chartered accountant and such other core fields was the only good career opportunity that students had.
  • Today there are far more options available that are lucrative and interesting as compared to the ones a few years back.
  • Students are more open to experimenting with new fields and are building careers as psychologists, tea tasters, counselors, animation and graphic designers, professional photographers and other such fields that were completely unheard of.

 

We should not opt for streams/ career just because our friends/siblings/ parents want us to go for. We should listen to our heart and soul, what really interests us, what will work best for us and what doesn’t, the cost involved for that particular field of our choice, pay package and growth prospects.

What to do after 12th

  • Professional courses: (through an entrance exam or choosing an academic degree as Science/Commerce/Humanities)

1. Medicine (Doctor, Pharmacy, Zoology, Microbiology, Physiotherapy, Dietician)

 

 

Entrance exam

College/ University

NEET- UG

For admission in MBBS

AFMC

Armed Forces Medical College, Pune

AIIMS MBBS

AIIMS, New Delhi

AIPVY

All India Pre-Veterinary test to 5years B.Vsc

 

2. Engineering (Joint Entrance Exam-JEE)- Mechanical, Electrical, Computer science, Biotechnology, Petrochemical, Marine engineering.

 

 

Entrance exam

College/ University

JEE Mains

Accepted by all engineering colleges

JEE Advanced

By all IIT’s

VITEEE

VIT University, Vellore

SRMJEEE

SRM, Chennai

IPU CET

Indraprastha University, New Delhi

BITSAT

BITS Pilani

 

3. Law

 

 

Entrance exam

College/ University

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)

National level law entrance exam

LSAT (Law School Admission Test)

For various law institutes in India

 

  1. Business administration
  2. Computer IT

 

  • Other competitive exams (UPSC, SSC, Railways, UGC)
  1. Bank tests
  2. Government civil services exam
  3. NDA (National Defence Academy)

Career opportunities after 12th

  • Science (Engineering, Defence, Digital expert, Scientist, Researcher, Doctor)
  • Commerce (Charter Accountant, Financial Advisor, Human resource manager)
  • Humanities (Political science, Language, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Hospitality, Law, Social worker, Journalism)

Take your time, assess your interest areas and skills, explore all the possible options/opportunities, seek career guidance and counseling from experienced counselors and professionals at Aim2Excel. Happy and successful career building! Strive and Thrive!

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A day in the life of a Nano Technology Engineer

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NANOTECH ENGINEER: task, skills & day in the life of

Aspiring to become a Nano Technologists? Wonder what goes on in a typical day of a Nano Tech Engineer?

Let’s start first with, what is Nanotechnology & what does a Nano Technologist do ?

According to the Oxford dictionary, the definition of Nanotechnology is:
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometres, especially the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules.
(One nanometer is a billionth of a meter or 10-9 of a meter.)

Nanotechnology is considered as the field of science and technology, which is upcoming & will lead to the greatest technical advances of the 21st century.

Nanotechnology has become an integral part of our daily lives with vast applications in different fields, such as:

  1. Medicines
  2. Electronics
  3. Food
  4. Fuel cells
  5. Solar cells
  6. Batteries
  7. Space

The practitioner of nanotechnology is known as nanotechnologist.

A Nanotechnologist is a professional who researches, designs and manufacture of extremely small Electronic circuits and Mechanical devices built at the molecular level of the matter.

Core Skills required to become a successful Nanotechnology Engineer:

There are certain important skills one must have in order to be efficient in this field:

  • Analytical thinking skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving mindset
  • Persistence and Determination
  • Ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
  • Excellent hand- eye coordination to work on specialised instruments

Nano technology circuit board

Let’s explore how a typical day of a Nanotechnologists looks like!

Day start:

A day in the life of nanotechnologist, of course, starts like any other person by waking up in the morning and having a cup of tea or coffee.

They get ready for the work, take all the necessary documents and start their way towards office.

Active work phase:

As they reach office, they settle down with a cup of coffee and check for updates through mail or messages.

They then plan for the day, check the documents and the status of the project, mark the changes they have to make, and note down the necessary things needed for that.

After this, they get into their protective gear & prepare themselves to work properly with tiny particles .

They have to enter the laboratory now.

The laboratory will be different based on the field they’re working in: biotechnology, agriculture, food, genetics, space research, medicine and others.

They set a miniature image in their system and work with the actual object in hand using specialized scientific tools. Manipulating the smallest invisible structure using a variety of techniques or analytical tools is their work in hand at that time.

Their work also varies depending on the field they’ve chosen: research, employment, business, or consultancy. They may also get involved in meetings with their team members.

Around 1-1.30 pm they go for their lunch. While having food, they get some time away from their work, where they can discuss their projects with each other. This time is crucial for the success of the project as many brains and their experience come up with creative ideas.

As they get back to work, they start working on their pending work. Either they enter the lab or the work at their desk, working on the blueprints and documentation part.

They also utilize this time to research about the new or enhanced methods for the processing, testing, or manufacture of nanotechnology materials or products, and developing or modifying experimental techniques for nanoscale use. This goes on until it’s time to leave the workplace.

Generally, around 5pm, they set back for home. Before leaving the desk, they check the progress of the work- whether the pace is fine or needs to be increased, number of issues resolved or yet to be resolved, meetings for tomorrow, and also any new mails that might have arrived.

Leisure:

Coming back home, one loosens up, grabs a cup of tea and spends time with family. It’s either talking with the spouse, playing with kids, or helping with the household chores. They can also engage in leisure activities during this time. They can write articles based on their work or on something different, watch television, spend time with pets, gardening and so on.

After all these, they have their dinner and drift off to sleep, hoping that the next day will bring more opportunities. Before sleep, they prepare their bags so that they don’t get late for the next day or in case, they can forget important documents.

Typical timings of work:

A Nano technologist has to work 5-6 days per week, usually 40 hours a week. Sometimes, they have to work longer and on Saturdays to meet the deadlines.

Challenges in the life of a Nano technology Engineer:

  • In medical nanotechnology, the limit to which changes can be made in humans is still debatable.
  • Materials and their properties at the nanoscale behave differently than do at bulk. Caution has to be taken before any blood intoxication occurs while working.
  • The issue of risk to the environment needs to be sorted out before proceeding with a particular project.

Pay packages for a Nano technologists:

A fresher in this field generally gets a package of INR 5 lakh per annum. Of course, with experience the pay scale goes high and in future it will be even higher as Nanotechnology develops in India.

In the US, the salary of nanotechnology engineering technicians ranges from $30,000 to $94,000 annually.

We hope that you enjoyed this blog, on a typical day in the life of a Nano Technology Engineer.

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A Typical day in the life of a software engineer

A typical day in the life of a software engineer

A typical day in the life of a software engineer

Aspiring to become a software engineer? Wonder what goes on in a typical day of a software engineer?

Let’s start first with, what is a software engineer?

A software engineer is a person who applies the principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of computer software. 

Software engineers can work in a variety of settings, like IT firms, Software development programs, Business, Government, Internet firms, Armed forces, Manufacturing industries, Railways and others. 

Software engineers can be of the 2 main types: 

  1. Applications Software Engineers: Applications software developers are client-focused, they design software for the end-user, may also liaise with other team members including graphic designers, project managers, marketers, and customer success staff to deliver a product that meets all the requirements.
  2. Systems Software Engineers : Systems Software engineers that develop the actual operating systems and networks that user-facing applications need to function.

Core skills required to become a successful software engineer:

Becoming a successful software engineer is not just about getting a degree from IITs or BITs. There are certain important skills one must have in order to be efficient & happy in this career:

  • Expertise in one or more programming languages.
  • Knowledge of information technology and computer systems.
  • Problem solving and logical thinking.
  • Communication skills.
  • Ability to conduct software requirements analysis.
  • Ability to adapt to new technical environments and project requirements.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Multi-tasking.

A Typical Day in the life of a software engineer!

A typical day of a software engineer varies from one person to another, and also from one circumstance to another. Still a general scenario is depicted in the following section:

A typical software engineer at work
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Day Start:

The day starts like any other person by waking up in the morning and having a cup of tea or coffee. They don’t have particular timing though, because of the advantages of flexi-timings. 

Software engineers enjoy lots of perks like flexi-timings, work from home & a decent salary.

Active work phase:

Getting ready for work and heading towards the office marks the beginning of their active work life. 

Reaching office, they sit on their desk, open their computer/ laptop and grab a cup of tea/ coffee or simply a glass of water. 

They then start checking for any updates through mails or other networking applications. They look for the past records of an ongoing project and client’s mails regarding the same, and also the issues that need to be fixed before proceeding further. During this time, they check for any upcoming meetings with team, or clients, or contractors. 

After some continuous 2 hours work at the desk, some prefer to get some fresh air outside, as the job requires them to sit in front of their system throughout. Returning back at the desk, they head back to working on software development, programming, analysis, fixing issues etc.

Around 1-1.30 pm they go for lunch. Generally the IT companies arrange lunch for their employees. They spend this time with colleagues, having food and discussing on projects.

A typical day requires software engineers to attend meetings to plan the project & sort out things. 

An experienced software engineer also takes interviews of the job seekers, train young employees, and check the progress of different projects under him, taken up by his/her juniors. This goes on until it’s time to go home.

Generally, around 6pm – 7pm, they set back for home. Before leaving the desk, they check the progress of the work- whether the pace is fine or needs to be increased, the number of issues resolved or yet to be resolved, meetings for tomorrow, and also any new mails that might have arrived. 

Leisure time:

Coming back home, one loosens up, grabs a cup of tea and spends time with family. They also engage in leisure activities during this time. It’s either talking with their spouse, playing with kids, or helping with the household chores. Some people like to work on something different, watch television, spend time with pets, gardening and so on. 

After all these, they have their dinner and drift off to sleep, hoping that the next day will bring more opportunities. Many software engineers get solutions to their problems in a magical way through dreams! Before sleep, they prepare their bags so that they don’t get late for the next day or in case, they can forget important documents.

Challenges in work life of a Software Engineer:

  • Time management and sticking to the deadlines provided is a challenging task even for an experienced software engineer, when they are packed with a lot of work.
  • People working continuously at the desk sometimes get back pain, eye strain, or carpal tunnel syndrome. One must take proper break in between & take a walk or do stretching exercises regularly to avoid these problems.
  • Rapid advancement of technology may put a lot of pressure on the individual on how to sort out things.
  • Complexity of a system adds on to the challenging side.

Pay package of a Software Engineer:

The average salary for a fresh software engineer is INR 5,00,000/- per annum with additional bonus, commission, and profit sharing. The salary increases with experience & can go as high as INR 1cr per annum for talented software engineers.

A lot of software engineers nowadays are taking up the entrepreneurship path. This path offers a no bar salary ( sky’s the limit!), but has to be compensated with very long & stressful working hours. 

Typical timings of work for a Software Engineer:

A software engineer has to work 5-6 days per week, usually 40-50 hours a week. 

In times of ongoing project submissions or instability in the software they have to work longer hours and on Saturdays as well to meet strict deadlines. 

We hope that you enjoyed this blog, on a typical day in the life of a software engineer. Aspiring to be a software engineer? Take our career test to find out if software engineering is the right career for you!

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Aspire to become a Pilot? Here are all the details about Pilot Training courses in India

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How to become a Pilot in India

“One of my great joys in life is being a pilot. There is a great sense of freedom in soaring through the sky. You get a different perspective up there. Seeing things that aren’t so apparent from the ground.”  

~ Sonny Perdue- 31st United States Secretary of Agriculture

The Wright Brothers revolutionized the transport industry, after initiating their first flight. Not only a new mode of transport was invented but also a new industry emerged with 100’s of career options to choose from such as Pilots,  Flight Instructors, flight crew, Air traffic Controllers & Aerospace Engineers to name a few. 

In this article, we will learn more about how to become a pilot.

Pilots are completely responsible for the control and safety of the flight, and transport both cargo and/or passengers for leisure, business, commercial, or military purposes. A pilot’s life is full of challenges, adventures and responsibilities. Being a Pilot, you will get many opportunities to visit new places and learn more about different cultures. 

Here, you can gaze upon the Course details & Skills required to become a pilot in India.

 

What are the different types of pilot license used in India?

A pilot’s license or pilot certificate allows a person to fly an aircraft under specific rules and limitations. In India Directorate General Of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is the regulatory body for the Civil Aviation industry in India. One of their functions is to issue Pilot Licenses.

The common licenses used by the pilots in India are:

  • Student Pilot License (SPL):  Getting this will help you pursue flight training. Basic requirements are: proficient reading, speaking, and understanding English, at least an age of 16 years, and a class 2 medical certificate from Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).

 

  •  Private Pilot (PPL): To get this, one must log a minimum of 35 hours of varied flight time, and to pass the written test, and check-ride. You must pass class 10 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

 

  • Commercial Pilot (CPL): This allows one to be paid for pilot services. Basic requirements are: at least 18 years of age, proficient reading, speaking, and understanding English, passing the exam, and logging for a minimum of 250 hours of varied flight time.

 

What is the Minimum Eligibility criteria to become a Pilot in India?

One must complete his/ her 12th class with Physics & Maths as compulsory subjects with minimum  50% marks in each. For students who are not from science background, don’t worry, you can still become a pilot by taking up these subjects on demand from National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). Physical fitness is also important throughout the professional life. 

What are the Institutes & Courses to become a pilot in India?

Institute

Course

Duration

Course Details

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The Bombay Flying Club’s College of Aviation, Vile Parle West, Mumbai

Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

8 months

200 hours of flying.

 

Training offers dual/ solo, general flying, circuit & landing sorties.


 License issued is valid internationally.

Bombay Flying Club

Wingsss College of Aviation Technology, Warje, Pune

Commercial Pilot License

18 months

It includes solo flying, cross country, day, night, instruments and flying checks to complete the entire 200 hours of training.

Wingss College of Aviation

CAE – National Flying Training Institute, Maharashtra

Indigo Cadet Pilot Programme – International Pathway

19 months 

Comprises 12.5 months in the USA for flight school & UPRT training, 4 months of ground school in India for the theoretical
training.

CAE – National Flying Training Institute

Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy, Bowenpally, Hyderabad

Private Pilot License

6 months

Offers DGCA approved fully integrated courses.

Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy

IGIA (Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics) Janakpuri, Janakpuri, Delhi

Commercial Pilot License Training

12 months

Complete 200 hours programme, candidates are given choice to join pilot training academy in USA, Australia, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand.

Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics

Adventure Flight Education, Ghaziabad

Commercial Pilot License

18 months

Consists of Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating, Single Engine Commercial, Time Building and Multi-Engine/ Commercial/ Instrument Rating.

Adventure Flight Education

The Madhya Pradesh Flying Club Ltd.

Private Pilot License

8 months

Course includes dual and solo training on single engine aircraft

 The Madhya Pradesh Flying Club Ltd.

National Flying Training Institute (NFTI)

Integrated Commercial Pilot License

19 months

Course includes a modern training fleet, advanced flight simulation training devices, well-equipped classrooms, extensive online training materials, and experienced dedicated instructional staff and academy management team.

National Flying Training Institute

What is the Course fees & Salary for Private Pilot Courses In India? 

Generally, the course for a private pilot’s license of a duration of almost one-year charges fee from INR 1 Lakh to INR 50 Lakh.The average salary thereafter would be INR 6 to 40 Lakh

What is the Course fees & Salary for a Commercial Pilot Courses In India? 

For getting a commercial license, the whole pilot training course costs somewhere between 20-35 lakh. An experienced pilot having a commercial license gets a salary from INR 60 to INR 96 Lakh.

 

What are the Skills required to become a pilot?

  • Multi-tasking: Requires working on multiple priorities or projects at the same time with effectiveness.
  • Time management: To accomplish the assigned missions, one needs to manage all the tasks within the deadlines given.
  • Problem-solving: Complex challenging problems may arise during    work, which must be handled in an effective, fast, and comprehensive manner.
  • Adaptability: Considering the varied situations that one might face, he/she must modify their behavior that best serves the situation.
  • Communication: The communication between the pilot and the controller is essential to have a safe flight. The process, purpose, time, and position are some of the important facts that must be communicated in a clear way.
  • Team-working: Pilots almost always must cooperate with other pilots, crew members, air traffic controllers, and flight dispatchers. Therefore, teamwork is desired in this profile.
  • Confidence, attitude, self-discipline: Maintaining a well-disciplined job role, understanding the risks involved, acknowledging one’s own limitations, being confident while on the job are the important requirements for a pilot.
  • Situational awareness: This helps in risk management. A pilot’s mental picture of the aircraft’s physical position in space and its relation to the elements of flight and those external to the flight, is a critical factor of risk management in flying. 

We hope that you have gained clarity about how to become a pilot in India.

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