Q:I am a science graduate and I am working as an assistant production officer in an MNC for the last eight years. I don’t have any professional qualifications and hence, I am being denied promotion. Since I work in shifts, is it possible for me to do any regular course? If yes, what should I opt for?
N.K. Singh
A:You don’t have to go in for regular courses to boost your educational qualifications. Even if you do a one-month course from a reputed organisation (which is recognised by the industry), you will be able to contribute significantly in your current role. This should help you get a promotion.
Q:I am doing my chartered accountancy (final) and I have also completed an LLB degree. I am interested in getting a job in the office of the C&AG (comptroller and auditor general of India). I have gone through their website but find that the recruitment is on a deputation basis. Will they give any preferences to a chartered accountant?
Sabarna Das
A:Chartered accountants do not get any preference while being appointed in the office of the C&AG. To become an employee of the C&AG office, you have to clear the Civil Services.
If you are working in a government department then you can be deputed to the C&AG but otherwise that is the only route.
Q:I am pursuing an MBA via correspondence from ICFAI University and I am also working in a BPO. Now I am keen on specialising in operations management. How should I go about it?
Supriyo Guha
A: Operations is a managerial task and pursuing any management degree would help. Operations management can be a challenging job but only if you work in a BPO employing a couple of thousand people. Otherwise, it may not be a high-end job and you would end up doing routine administrative work. You could also consider a career in marketing as it would be quite challenging.
Q:I have a postgraduate diploma in information technology from IMT, Calcutta. I have done my graduation in physics.
Also, I have completed DOEACC ‘B’ Level and have a year’s experience in SAP as an user in a reputed oil and gas company. I have worked mainly in the planning department as a SAP R/3 functional on material and contractual jobs.
Apart from this, I have a year’s experience in teaching in the IT field and have done a course on SAP MM module. I am 31 years old and want to work for software companies where I can work on SAP MM module. I have sent my CV to a lot of companies but without any response. What options do I have?
Name withheld
A:Insufficient experience is the reason you are not getting encouraging responses from companies. If you had worked for five years in planning, you would have found employment as a development consultant.
But with only one year’s experience, you don’t have sufficient experience in MM consulting or technical consulting to get suitable employment. It would be best if you chose a field and focussed on it for at least two years. This would dramatically improve your chances of landing a good job.
Q:I have done my graduation in pure science and I am working as a quality auditor for HSBC Electronic Data Processing India Pvt. Ltd. I am planning to do a course in SAP ERP functional on CRM from FutureSoft Manmanagement, Calcutta. I want to know about the job profile of a SAP consultant. I am keen on joining IT / BPO companies like TCS, Cognizant, Accenture, after completing the SAP course rather than any manufacturing or other industry implementing SAP. What are my chances of getting a job in that field?
Debashis Mullick
A:Theoretically, completing a SAP course is a good career move but in reality, without technical credentials, it is very difficult to build a career as a SAP consultant.
You should continue with your job as a quality auditor and simultaneously strengthen your credentials in quality. You should try and acquire a quality certification and become a quality professional.
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