How can I make my career
in the field of Geology?
Do I have to take Science
or Arts?
Wendy (14) / MumbaiGeology is the study of the
Earth, the materials it is
made up of, the structure
of the materials and the processes
by which they change. To pursue
a career in this field, you must
have Physics, Chemistry and
Mathematics in 10+2. After that
you may go for graduation
in Science (B.Sc.) followed by
post-graduation in Geology. Or
else, go for B.Tech. in Mining
Engineering followed by M.Tech.Geologists work in the areas
of exploration and production,
water supply, environmental engineering and geological
surveying. Other areas include environmental planning,
hydrogeology and pollution control. Employment isWhat are the benefits of doing an MBA? What
can I do after an MBA? What kind of job can I
take up after that?
LeahAn MBA degree offers many professional as well as
personal benefits. Whether you work in technology,
finance, management, marketing or manufacturing,
an MBA degree will open up opportunities for greater
responsibility, career advancement, and increased financial
reward. From a personal aspect, an MBA will improve
your communication and leadership skills which are vital
to professional success.
But remember that all this depends upon the institute from
where you do your MBA. There are over 3500 registered
B-schools/universities/colleges in India which offer the
MBA/PGDM/PGP. If you do it from the Top 25 B Schools,
there will be higher chances of having the above benefits.
I am a Std IX student and I want to be a
cinematographer. Please suggest some courses I
could do after Std XII. Will my choice of stream affect
my profession?
Raunak / Notre Dame School, New Delhi
Cinematographers are the movie
‘photographers’, planning and executing the
whole shooting of a film. They determine how
each scene in a movie, TV show, advertisement or
video will look on camera.Various certificate and diploma courses in
Cinematography are available to acquire knowledge
in this field. A good course polishes one’s visual
imagination and creative ability, includes live shooting,
gives exposure to advanced digital shooting technology
and computer software for creating visual effects for
individual shots, experience with live studios and so on.
Eligibility is usually 10+2 in any stream.Some of the Institutes offering related courses are The
Film and Television Institute of India, Pune (ftiindia.
org); Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida (aaft.
com); Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata
(srfti.com); L.V. Prasad Film and TV Academy, Chennai
(prasadacademy.com); Film and Television Institute
of Tamil Nadu, Chennai (tndipr.gov.in/television-
traininginstitute.aspx)Dr Vibha Gupta is a Ph.D. in Mathematics from IIT
Roorkee. A feature writer, her book Careers: A Pathfinder
and articles in various publications attempt to guide
students in choosing a career according to their
natural strengths, talents and skills.often found within the oil, gas and petroleum sector; the
groundwater industry; environmental consultancies; civil
engineering and construction companies.email your Queries to [email protected] with suBJect line ‘asK dr viBha’