Q: I am a 25-year-old dealer working in the branch office of a share-broking company. I have done my Plus Two and also have an NCFM (capital and derivatives marketing) diploma.
However, I want to do a graduation course relevant to the stock market, which can improve my career prospects. Could you please suggest some courses, their cost as well as the eligibility?
Goutam Lal Shaw
A: NCFM essentially comprises eight modules. Four of the modules relating to cash, derivatives, depositories and AMFI (Association of Mutual Funds in India) mutual fund certification test are relevant to the Indian market.
If you have taken these, you are equipped to handle the share-broking business. Further, if you so desire, you could obtain a CFP (certified financial planning) degree from ICFAI University, Hyderabad.
The expenses of this course would come to about Rs 1.5 lakh and it will take you at the most one-and-a-half years to complete.
Q:I have a diploma in electronics engineering and have two-and-a-half years experience in CATV. I also have two years’ work experience in the hardware and networking sector.
I would like to pursue an MBA (distance learning mode) from Symbiosis Institute of Management, Pune. What are the prospects in this field?
Name withheld
A: The advantage of an MBA is that it helps you in learning important interpersonal skills and the degree provides you the credentials for holding managerial positions in reputed firms.
The opportunities for such jobs are available based on your performance on the job and the interpersonal skills you display at work.
If you are planning on doing an MBA without sacrificing work experience it would be very helpful for your career. So go ahead and pursue that long distance programme. It will open up a lot of avenues. Good luck.
Q:I have an MCom and also an MBA in HR. I have two-and-a-half years of experience in the banking and insurance sector. At present, I am working with a private non-banking organisation as an executive (branch operations).
My responsibilities include branch administration, dealing with customers, maintaining branch accounts and preparing periodical reports. I am interested in opting for a career in the manufacturing sector. I am 28 years old. How do I go about it?
Biswajit Sarkar
A:You should have no problems looking for a suitable opening in the manufacturing sector.
A word of caution, though: many of the jobs in the manufacturing sector may involve competence in dealing with industrial relations (IR) issues.
If you are looking for a dominant role in human resources then select a job which provides opportunities in handling the performance management system, compensation, career planning, succession planning, etc, since these will add value to your portfolio.
Q:I am a commerce graduate working in a private company as a finance manager and have 10 years of work experience.
I want to take up courses in SAP. Where can I pursue it in Calcutta and what is the eligibility for such a course?
Kallol Basu
A:To the best of my knowledge, SAP has its education centre in Bangalore. However, in Calcutta its education partner is Siemens Information Systems Limited. You could probably look them up for more details and information on SAP.
Q:I have done my MSc in microbiology. At present, I am working with a pharmaceutical company. I am 27 years old.
If I do a postgraduate diploma in business management (PGDBM-evening) from a reputed institution will it help improve my job prospects and compensation package? Could you suggest any other courses that I could do alongside?
Name withheld
A: Any relevant qualification will enhance your CV and contribute to career progression. Yes, in your case it is a very wise move to do a PGDBM as you will not be doing this course at the cost of work experience. So go ahead. It will definitely get you good results.
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