10 careers that grew In 2006

The career marketplace has undergone a sea change. In 2006, new careers opened up -- like in biotechnology and the retail segment -- management emerged as the backbone of every organization -- including hospitals -- and the banking, advertising and fashion industries lured talent.
Retail
It is estimated that 8 million people will be required in organised retail by 2011. Of these, about 500,000 would be working in malls. "There is presently a boom in the retail sector," says Shikha Srivastava, 30, a Lucknow-based officer at Timesjobs.com

Payment structure
You can start out as a sales executive and expect anywhere between Rs 70,000 and Rs 120,000 a year. From there to a department manager or floor supervisor takes two years. At this level, salaries range between Rs 120,000 and Rs 200,000 a year. In another year-and-a-half, you can aim for the store manager's slot. With salaries from Rs 400,000 to 1100,000 per annum, this is a category where the shortfall is most pronounced. Then you move on to become an area manager, take charge of a few stores and make anywhere between Rs 12,00,000 and Rs 25,00,000 a year. The ultimate goal is to make it to the grade of an operations head or the chief of strategy and planning, where seasoned retailers make Rs 20,00,000 to Rs 50,00,000 a year.


Job prospects
The top end of organised retail has room for people who bring in strategy and planning, and have an operations background. There's also a demand for supply chain managers and visual merchandisers, who are mainly responsible for the look and feel of the store. The bulk of the demand is for the frontliners -- sales executives, department managers and store managers.



Companies that hire:
Shopper's Stop: Website | Apply here
Reliance Fresh Apply here
Piramyd : Website | Apply here


Source : Rediff
 
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Information Technology
The IT boom, it seems, is here to stay.

 A November 2006 study on 'Staffing Asia-Pacific's Growing Networking Infrastructure,' conducted by research firm IDC across 12 countries, including India, says India will have a shortfall of nearly 1,37000 skilled networking professionals by 2009.


Job profile
The designations vary depending on the area of specialisation. In networking, for example, some designations can be network systems administrator, networking engineer, network manager, infrastructure manager and network systems analyst. For professionals with advanced networking skills, that could vary from systems architect to VoIP engineer/architect. Other job profiles include systems analyst, data warehousing consultants, e-commerce engineers, network designer/LAN service manager, and transcriptionists.


Payment structure
The remuneration varies depending on an individual's certification/specialisation and the kind of organisation s/he joins.


"For a low degree of specialisation, the starting salary could vary from Rs 120,000 to Rs 180,000 per year in a small organisation to Rs 240,000 to Rs 300,000 per month in an MNC," says Shikha. "Advanced specialisations can command a salary of up to Rs 200,000 a month, depending upon the years of experience. In case of international opportunities, plenty of which exist, the remuneration is even greater."


Job prospects
The IDC study says more than 55 per cent of India's shortfall by 2009 will be of professionals with advanced skills in the areas of network security and new network developments, such as IP telephony and wireless networking. Top three skill-set needs over the next 12 to 24 months, as per the study, are security skills, wireless network skills, and network design. Embedded/telecom, digital signal processing, hardware design, wireless communications, database management, and application software are other areas where professionals continue to be in demand.



Companies that hire:
Hughes Software Systems : Website | Apply here
Cisco : Website
Infosys : Website | Apply here
TCS : Website | Apply here
Wipro : Website | Apply here
Convergent Communications (India) Pvt Ltd. : Website | Apply here

Source : Rediff
 
Biotechnology
With the recent successes of cloning and genetic mapping, the thrust is on biotech research as never before.

 Biotechnology is an integration of several sciences applied to living cells. It is an interdisciplinary science encompassing not only biology, but also other subjects including physics, chemistry, mathematics and engineering.
Its application varies from agriculture to industry -- food, pharmaceutical, chemical, bio-products, textiles, medicine, nutrition, environmental conservation, animal sciences etc, making it arguably one of the fastest growing fields.


Job profile
"The work of biotechnologists is scientific and research oriented. The main areas of work are in production of various bio-processed material, marketing of biotechnology products and processes in various areas, research, and bioinformatics (the application of information technology to the management of biological information). Job profiles include genetic engineer, research scientist, and those in the areas of work in biotechnology," says Shikha.


Payment structure
"With a bachelors in biotechnology, one can expect a starting salary of Rs 120,000 to Rs 180,000 per year. With a postgraduate degree, entry level salaries may go up to Rs 300,000 per year. A postgraduate joining a private sector pharmaceutical company can expect to get a salary in the range or Rs 144,000 to Rs. 224,000 per month," says Shikha.


Job prospects
"Jobs are available in drug and pharmaceutical research, public funded laboratories, chemicals, environment control, waste management, energy, agriculture, food processing and bio-process industries. Most biotechnologists find employment on a large scale in research laboratories run by the Government of India," says Shikha.



 
Insurance
Industry insiders feel this is a huge untapped market. Of an estimated insurable 300 million people, the present life insurance coverage is only 24 per cent. And of a retired population of 30 million, the present pension coverage is just 1 million.

 Job profile
"A person interested in working in the field of insurance can either work in an office in one of the areas of insurance (life, general, etc), as an agent, or as an insurance surveyor. The work of an actuary ( who works in the insurance field) involves the calculation of insurance risk, premiums, and pension programmes. In an insurance company, a person can take a job in administration (for example, dealing with claims), development (marketing, procurement of business, etc), accounts, or investment ( investment of the insurance company's funds)," says Shikha.


Payment structure
"Apart from the pay, the incentive is very attractive -- cash as well as kind. So, the perks are better than the pay. In the private sector, starting salaries are in the range of Rs 96,000 to Rs 144,000 per year. Management graduates can start with Rs 180,000 to Rs 300,000 per year," says Shikha.


Job prospects
There are plenty of jobs, in both government and private sectors. In fact, the estimated requirement for trained professionals is expected to be more than 30,000 over the next two to three years. Growth in the insurance profession depends totally on the individual.


Source : Rediff
 
Telecommunications
Telecommunications is a huge and growing industry -- from cable television to telephone service to the Internet.

 Job profile
"Whether you specialize in line installation or repair, customer service, or designing and improving products, there are a wealth of opportunities available," says Shikha. "For example, telecom engineers are among those involved in the development, installation and maintenance of the telephone exchanges and the communication network."


Payment structure
"Remuneration of telecom engineers may vary between different organisations, say for software and hardware companies, government and private organisations or even between local and multinationals. Usually, the starting salary ranges around Rs120,000 per annum and may stretch anywhere to Rs 300,000, especially for telecom software engineers," says Shikha.


Job prospects
The telecommunication industry is expected to continue to grow as demand increases for cable and high-speed Internet in previously un-serviced locations. For experienced professionals, growth prospects exist in foreign countries also especially in the field of telecom software development. Organisations like the railways or airlines, having a wide telecommunication network, provide employment to telecom professionals for maintaining their systems as well.
 
Banking
With the entry of private banks, Indian banking has become smarter, more market-oriented, and has also started paying better. In fact, banking has emerged the most preferred sector among MBA students.

 Job profile
"The job profile varies as per the position and function. Some examples are customer relations, relationship management, forex and loans," says Shikha. "Job profiles in public sector banks include managers, officers, and other staff. In specialised banking services, they include corporate and merchant bankers, investment bankers, treasury and forex managers."


Payment structure
"Entry-level bankers and financial experts can expect Rs 100,000 to Rs 180,000 a year -- up to Rs 800,000 in multinational banks for IIM graduates," says Shikha. "Mid-level officers get Rs 200,000 to Rs 400,000 and at the top level the salary ranges between Rs 400,000 and Rs 3500,000 (in private sector banks). Foreign banks and foreign institutional investors pay even better."


Job prospects
With the ever-expanding network of Indian players and the entry of foreign banks, banking professionals are extremely sought-after. Financial managers are also being hired throughout the industry to manage assets and investments, handle mergers and acquisitions, raise capital, and assess global financial transactions.
 
Advertising
Advertising plays a significant role in today's highly competitive world. Highly creative ad honchos and copywriters will become much sought after in the new India.

 Job profile
Advertising agencies vary in size and scope. Some large companies have separate departments to handle specialized areas like market research, film, video production, etc. Job profiles vary according to departments: client servicing, creative, media, production, television and film, photography, market research, exhibition and event management, promotion, and direct marketing.


Payment structure
"Fresh graduates can start with a salary of Rs. 120,000 to Rs 180,000 per year," says Shikha. "Those with MBAs and professional training in advertising start with salaries ranging from Rs 180,000 to Rs 300,000 per year." And that figure can be higher, depending on the agency.


Job prospects
Career opportunities in advertising include openings in private advertising agencies; advertising department in private or public sector companies; advertising sections of newspapers, journals, magazines; commercial section of radio or television; market research organisations, etc. One can also freelance.



 
Fashion Designing
The retail segment boom has been accompanied by the need for branded garments and accessories. "Fashion is finally 'happening' in India and hence, qualified fashion, textile, jewellery, and accessory designers are in demand," says Shikha.

 Job profiles
The profile varies between departments. The design departments employ designers, cutting assistants, sketching assistants, junior designers. Cutting assistants have to cut samples as per the specifications of the designer. Sketching assistants make the technical sketches of the garment which are passed on to cutting assistants. Junior designers do the first pattern cutting and assemble the first samples with fabrics they have selected from the market.
Marketing and merchandising department people have extensive knowledge of fashion trends, of sales data and the organisation's marketing objectives.
Manufacturing department: The production manager is responsible for scheduling work goals, training of workers and managing all activities in order to maintain quality. With the production manager are the production assistants who supervise the work at each stage.


Fashion coordinators coordinate with the buyer and the production manager, ensure production schedules are stuck to, meet buyers, go through specifications, and keep an eye on quality.


Payment Structure
"A fresh graduate can look for a yearly pay packet of Rs 120,000 to Rs 180,000," says Shikha. "The best bet for a beginner is to get associated with an established designer or design house, and begin with the menial work. After you learn how a designer operates on his/her own, which can take any amount of time from months to years, you can work on your own terms and command your own price," she adds.


Job Prospects
Opportunities for jobs exist in the following sectors:
* Export houses dealing with garment/textile/handloom exports
* Retail and wholesale garment businesses
* Haute Couture
* Government/Semi government-handloom/textile manufacturers
* Fashion show organisers/Fashion publishers
* TV/Film fashion programme producers/comperes/costume designers, etc.
* With Film production units
* Teaching design
 
Hospital Management
Jaunary 03, 2007
Hospital management is a growing area of specialization in the healthcare field.

 "The emergence of multi-specialty hospitals encompassing a variety of functions and roles in the private as well as corporate sectors, has underscored the need for professionalism and quality in hospital administration," says Karan Suraj Singh, 26, assistant manager, Naukri.com, Lucknow.


Job profile
Management professionals from a non-medico background are generally given the responsibilities of hiring the non-medical staff, maintenance of hospital services, security, building the hospital brand, marketing, accounts, financial operations, planning and control, for continuous supply of materials, the management of the research and clinical work, etc. Fresh degree holders may start as assistant hospital administrators or as managers of non-health departments like finance.


Payment structure
Hospital management trainees can initially hope to take home a pay packet of Rs 120,000 to Rs 180,000 per year. This may increase to Rs 240,000 to Rs 360,000 per year after absorption, depending on qualifications, function, and the hospital.


Job prospects
"Employment opportunities in this field generally lie in large corporate and public sector hospitals, international and national healthcare organizations and health insurance companies, colleges and universities, healthcare portals, nursing homes, mental health facilities, pharmaceuticals and hospital supply firms, medical software companies and hospital consulting firms," says Karan.

 
Hospitality Industry
With increasing globalisation, career opportunities in this field are not only limited within the country but there are chains of hotels which operate internationally providing scope of a career abroad.

 Job profile
A hotel has departments such as operations, front office, housekeeping, food and beverages, accounting, engineering/ maintenance, sales, and security. Each department has a number of positions that one can opt for. "The job profile involves interaction with all kinds of people, and sometimes long working hours," says Karan.


Payment structure
"Salaries vary, depending on the hotel chain, the function and the location," says Karan. They range between Rs 80,000 and Rs 250,000 per year at the start, and increase to Rs 300,000 to Rs 600,000 in mid-career. Senior hoteliers can expect Rs 600,000 to Rs 1500,000. Front office and guest services staff are better paid than back office staff in the initial years.


Job prospects
Openings include hotel and restaurant management, airline catering and cabin services, club management, cruise ship hotel management, hospital administration and catering, catering departments of railways, banks, armed forces, shipping companies, hotel and catering institutes, and self employment.


Source : Rediff
 
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