Trending doesn’t mean “in fashion”. It’s all about the courses which you study now and secure your career journey with, as these courses have peak requirements in employment across the globe. Develop the required skills at every step of life, keep upgrading your knowledge, and by doing so you will never go out of trend.

As Lao Tzu said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Ensure that you are taking that first step in the right direction with the right guidance.

Here are a few in-demand courses that offer students more job opportunities, and finally, a lucrative career.

Technology

Ever-emerging technologies have become a part of our daily life, and as the future approaches, many more people will be required to handle these technologies. The digital revolution continues to enrich humans as technology progresses each day. The niche fields which will help students develop their skills in this domain are Machine Learning, Web Design and Application Development, Cyber-crime and E-investigation, Software Engineering, Digital System Technology and Embedded Systems, Semi-conductors technology, Big Data, Data Communication, Data Warehousing and Data Mining, Data Scientists, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Network Security, Forensic Science, Wireless Communication, Computer Animation, Computer Networking, Computer Games Development, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Image Analysis, Applied Computing, Mobile Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Bio-informatics, Micro-processing, Virtual Reality, Internet of Things (IoT), Advanced Robotics, Biometric Technology, Automation Technology, Cryptocurrency, Aviation Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing, Aerospace Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Oil and Petroleum Engineering, Textile Engineering, Ecotechnology, Biomedical Technology and Food Technology.

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Dear Jasmita,

You sound quite despondent that you are distracted, have lost your motivation for studies, as well as your confidence. You’re also worried about your future.

To feel motivated, first set a meaningful study goal — this can be a weekly or a daily goal. A daily goal can cover achieving three things that you decide to complete for that day. A weekly goal can be: ‘By the end of this week, I have mastered (score >80% on a test) all the topics that I decided to study this week.’ (List those topics), or ‘I have clarified all doubts about the topics that have been taught this week.’

To get the zing back into studies, set a broad routine which includes beginning the day with some brain boosting exercise. Change the time, the place and the method of study! Study with focus in 25-minute slots where you silence all distractions — the quality of learning matters, not quantity! Reward yourself with a 5- to 10- minute break by doing something relaxing or which you like (except technology!). Then go back to another 25-minute slot. Four or five such slots should help you cover your study target for the day. Revise at regular intervals and solve papers.

Instead of you only zing and listening, get involved in doing something — create your own question papers, draw, make diagrams and notes. Use humour — you won’t forget what you study! Teach a friend — this one is power packed.

And, when you get yourself on track, consult a career counsellor. Having a career goal will make your study goals even more meaningful. Do focus on the satisfaction you get when you achieve your daily goals.

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As we near the result declaration time I see a lot of stressed faces in my office as students are trying to make that one perfect decision and one perfect career plan. The big question looming in everybody’s mind is — what next? The responsibility of making the right choice is immense and what fun would it be if God were to send us down with a lovely scroll in our hands providing guidelines about the best choices we could make. Since God has not set any such tradition let’s look at how to make a good decision and how to analyze the information that is out there.

So what’s the best way to plan for this exciting journey that is life and full of possibilities for success for you?

Understanding yourself

The questions you should be asking yourself:  Am I a people’s person? Do I enjoy working with numbers? Can I see myself sitting in front of a computer or in front of books all day? Or am I an outdoorsy kind of a person? Do a focused self-examination to assess your own interests, your capabilities and most importantly identify the drivers or the passions in our system. You need to balance those with the negatives — the traits you don’t have and areas that you are absolutely not interested in.

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