- The first and foremost thing is always carry an optimistic approach towards life. While seeking for a job, have a positive outlook and show your eagerness for the job. The employers should be well aware that you are the one who needs the job the most.
- Employers favour those people who make some extra endeavors for the job, like sending follow-up thank you notes etc. even when the hiring process gets over. You need to reconfirm your interest in the firm. Get yourself the tag of the “one who wants the job the most.”
- Stay in touch with career counselors and learn from them how to connect with the employers even if you were not hired. This will help you be their favourable candidate for the future.
- Send in “thank you” notes for all those who have helped you in any possible manner and keep them updated about your progress. People will remember you for your courtesy and politeness.
- Whenever you apply for a job, enquire within a week or two after applying about your candidature either through an email or a phone call.
- “Be flexible and compromising”- is the key mantra to success.
- Do not reject any vacancy on location grounds. Even if the geographical location is different from what you had planned, consider it and take it as a new opportunity, a new task to be accomplished. It will be a new experience for you and join, at least for a short period.
- Even working in a different industry, than what you had actually planned, should be considered.
- Do not reject the offer if the starting salary offered is lower than what you had planned.
- Your lifestyle should be flexible accordingly.
- Consider options of part-time jobs, as they may strengthen your candidature for full-time positions.
Friday, 22 November 2013
Search for a dream job... #4 Courtesy, Eagerness and Flexibility are the important ingredients:
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Fredrick Sanger, the two-times Nobel Laureate died on 19th November 2013.
The only person to have won the prestigious Nobel Prize, the highest honor in Science, in the field of Chemistry, Fredrick Sanger passed away on 19th November 2013. Fredrick Sanegr was a British Biochemist who is one among the four to have won the Nobel Prize twice and the only person to have won it in Chemistry twice. He was born on 13th August 1918 in Rendcomb, Gloucertershire, England.
He was a good student since the beginning and scored a good result in the School Certificate Examination. He then joined the St. John's College, Cambridge as an undergraduate in the field of natural sciences in the year 1936.He completed his Part 1 in three years. For part 2 he chose Biochemistry. He graduated in the year 1940 (December). He, later on, began his Ph.D. in the same year on the topic of obtaining edible protein from grass under the guidance of N.W. "Bill" Pirie and Albert Neuberger. He changed his research topic and finally his thesis was about "The metabolism of the amino acid lysine in the animal body" and was awarded his Doctorate in 1943.
Sanger later on, extensively worked on the sequencing of the structure of the protein Insulin. For his outstanding research, he was presented with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1958. Continuing his flair for research he worked in the field of genetics and revolutionized this area with his exemplary work on how to sequence DNA and thus, provided with a way to understand Genetics more closely.
Solving the problem of DNA sequencing became a new goal of his work in protein sequencing. Sanger initially investigated ways to sequence RNA because it was smaller. Eventually, this led to techniques that were applicable to DNA and finally to the dideoxy method most commonly used in sequencing reactions today. In this method, stretches of 500-800 bases at a time can be read. This brought him his second Nobel Prize in the year 1980.
Sanger married Margaret Joan Howe in 1940.
He has been presented with innumerable awards for his breakthrough work in the field of science and revolutionizing Biotechnology. Some of the awards are:
He was a good student since the beginning and scored a good result in the School Certificate Examination. He then joined the St. John's College, Cambridge as an undergraduate in the field of natural sciences in the year 1936.He completed his Part 1 in three years. For part 2 he chose Biochemistry. He graduated in the year 1940 (December). He, later on, began his Ph.D. in the same year on the topic of obtaining edible protein from grass under the guidance of N.W. "Bill" Pirie and Albert Neuberger. He changed his research topic and finally his thesis was about "The metabolism of the amino acid lysine in the animal body" and was awarded his Doctorate in 1943.
Sanger later on, extensively worked on the sequencing of the structure of the protein Insulin. For his outstanding research, he was presented with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1958. Continuing his flair for research he worked in the field of genetics and revolutionized this area with his exemplary work on how to sequence DNA and thus, provided with a way to understand Genetics more closely.
Solving the problem of DNA sequencing became a new goal of his work in protein sequencing. Sanger initially investigated ways to sequence RNA because it was smaller. Eventually, this led to techniques that were applicable to DNA and finally to the dideoxy method most commonly used in sequencing reactions today. In this method, stretches of 500-800 bases at a time can be read. This brought him his second Nobel Prize in the year 1980.
Sanger married Margaret Joan Howe in 1940.
He has been presented with innumerable awards for his breakthrough work in the field of science and revolutionizing Biotechnology. Some of the awards are:
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Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Search for a dream job... #3 Do not ignore any option, consider them all...
- First of all, always remember that your primary aim is to earn a living in a scenario of inflation and tight market. You should never ignore any opportunity even though it may be labelled as “temporary”.
- One can always go for evening or weekend jobs to earn some money, or can volunteer during the working hours of the day for firms or institutions that may help you hone your skills and add to your experience in the market. You can get associated with various service agencies that may help you build connections in the industry and also give an insight of the present market scene. There are ample openings at such firms for people with good communication, marketing, programming, planning and research skills.
- Simultaneously, one can prepare for job interviews and utilise the weekdays for appearing in full-time job interviews.
- Apply for temporary positions as and when available because such positions are liable to get extended and also open chances for us to get absorbed within or outside that organisation.
- Internship is a very strong tool to get placed. Employers use this tool quite often to fill in positions by hiring graduates. It is recommended that you should have internships in your to-do list.
- It is never necessary that your initial job is in your field-of-interest or in accordance with your educational qualification. All that matters is building skills and gaining experience. So do not ever miss a chance.
- Short-term projects, part-time jobs, volunteering and so on are a boost to your confidence and a simple way to gain experience and learn about the hidden market.
- Stay aware about temporary agencies because they may serve as gateways to your field of interest or your dream organization. It also helps you increase your contacts and networks in the market.
- Always remember, no job is small or big. Each one will help you gain something or the other.
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
Bharat Ratna Dr. C.N.R. Rao
Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, known to all of us as Dr. C.N.R. Rao, born on 30th June 1934 at Bangalore, which was then a part of the Kingdom of Mysore in British India, is an Indian Chemist whose major field of work is Solid state and structural Chemistry. He currently serves as the Head of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India.
Dr. Rao has been conferred with Honorary Doctorates from 60 Universities all across the world. He has as many as 1500 research papers and 45 scientific books to his name. to honour such a personality, the Indian Government decided to present him with the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India and he is the 3rd scientist to receive this honour.
Dr. C.N.R. Rao was born in a Kannada family. His parents were Hanumantha Nagesa Rao and Nagamma Nagesa Rao. He completed his graduation from the Mysore University in the year 1951, then completed his Masters from Banaras Hindu University in the year 1953. He then completed his Doctorate in 1958 from the Purdue University. He also obtained a DSc. from Mysore University.
He has worked at various institutions including : ISRO, IIT Kanpur, Indian Institute of Science, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University of California and so on.
Dr. Rao is presently working as the National Research Professor, Linus Pauling Research Professor and Honorary President of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research,Bangalore which he founded in 1989.
He was appointed Chair of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Indian
Prime Minister in January 2005. He is also the Director of the International
Centre for Materials Science also known as ICMS.
Dr. Rao has been presented with variable awards, like :
- Padma Shri in 1974
- Padma Vibhushan in 1985
- Hughes Medal in 2000
- India Science Award in 2004
- Dan David Prize in 2005
- Legion of Honor in 2005
- Abdus Salam Medal in 2008
Search for a Dream Job.... #2 Make a better use of Networks..
#2 Make use of networking:
#3 Coming up very soon..... Stay Tuned!!
- Networking, as we all very well know, is still one of the most important ways of how majority of the people find jobs, especially in case of a tight market. All we need to do is meet and interact with professionals in the industry and make use of every opportunity to extend our knowledge and enhance our skills.
- Stay updated about various firms hiring new employees and also interacts personally with hiring managers. Get personal referrals to hiring managers.
- Interact with people in your network regarding your skill sets and assets and also inform them that you are in search of a job. Be clear about the type of job you are looking for.
- Apart from applying online, try to meet employers personally.
- Take help from your seniors who are more experienced and are always willing to help.
- Be a part of networking sites and fairs etc. And make use of every contact you get. Do not ignore anybody on any grounds because you do not know their networks.
- Register and participate in online tools available .
- Most importantly, get over your reluctance of asking.
#3 Coming up very soon..... Stay Tuned!!
Monday, 18 November 2013
Searching for your Dream Job??
Here we are to give you some tricks of how
you should search for your dream job. We have divided it into 6 easy steps to
guide you for searching a suitable job in a difficult market. I’ll be posting
one or two steps each day with a hope that all readers would take a note of
them and benefit from them.
For every student, the destination of the journey of education is their dream JOB, but at the same time, it is our own efforts which make us suitable for that very job. Following are the steps one must follow while searching for a job.
For every student, the destination of the journey of education is their dream JOB, but at the same time, it is our own efforts which make us suitable for that very job. Following are the steps one must follow while searching for a job.
#1: Keep a Positive and Constructive
Attitude
- First of all, make “Job Search” the First Priority in your life and accordingly make a plan and schedule your time.
- The process will be successful only if you take it seriously and always remember, you are doing this for Yourself.
- You are the one looking for the job, stay alert as new vacancies come up every day. Stay alert and apply.
- Stay focussed and always list things that are in your control and that are beyond your control.
- Start the search at least 6-9 months before you graduate.
- Subscribe to various online Career Development Centres and read each and every mail carefully in order to utilise every bit of information.
- Do proper research about the hiring procedures at the firms of your choice and gather information about entry-level positions.
- Work hard because searching a job is one of the hardest jobs you’ll ever have.
- Focus on your strengths and skills and not just on whatever job opening happens to come up.
- Be well-prepared. Think as the employer of a firm and analyse what the employer expects from a candidate: your resume, your way of approach and then prepare accordingly. You’ll be hired for your skills, abilities and your team work. So give it your best shot.
- Dress decently and appropriately to impress your employer.
- Attend job/ career fairs to learn more about firms, hiring procedures and analyse your preparation so that you can overcome your shortcomings.
#2 coming up soon..... Stay Tuned!!
Saturday, 16 November 2013
Young India Fellowship Programme for Postgraduate Students in India, 2014/15
Applications are invited for the Young India Fellowship programme for 2014/15 academic year. Young India Fellowship is a one year postgraduate residential programme. The Fellows come from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds and contribute to the cross-flow of ideas and inspired learning which adds to liberal education that the Fellowship offers. Fellows will receive a full or partial scholarship to cover the entire fee, boarding and lodging when they enter this prestigious fully-residential, full-time programme. Applicants will be doing internship in a project based on their liking and background.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are being offered in multi-disciplinary programme focused on the Liberal Arts and run in association with the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Fellows take classes in a range of subject areas that cover anthropology to ethics, life sciences to climate change, art appreciation to entrepreneurship.
Course Level: Young India Fellowship is a one year residential programme.
Scholarship Provider: International Federation for Research and Education (IFRE) and University of Pennsylvania
Scholarship can be taken at: India
Eligibility: YIF programme is open to all Indian citizens with:
-Applicants who are 28 years of age or less on 31st May, 2014
-A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree
-No more than three years of work experience
The Fellowship promotes diversity and applicants from all areas of specialisation are encouraged to apply. While applicants who have been educated in a vernacular language as their medium of instruction are welcome, it is expected that they will be able to converse, read and write in English.
-Applicants holding PIO/OCI cards are also welcome to apply.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Indian Students can apply for this fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Young India Fellowship Programme (YIFP) is a unique holistic, multi-disciplinary programme focused on the Liberal Arts and run in association with the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn). This one-year residential post-graduate programme brings together a group of bright young men and women from around India with the aim of creating India’s next batch of socially conscious leaders. Fellows take classes in a range of subject areas that cover anthropology to ethics, life sciences to climate change, art appreciation to entrepreneurship. They are mentored by amongst the best corporate, civil society and academic leaders in the country. YIFP is delivered completely free of charge to students and is supported by a network of well-known corporate leaders, social activists, researchers and entrepreneurs. The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is YIFP’s academic partner and has helped design curriculum and provide faculty. The Young India Fellowship Programme is the precursor to Ashoka University, India’s first specialist Liberal Arts university, which is under development at Rajiv Gandhi Education City in Sonepat, Haryana.
Number of award(s): 100 Fellowships are awarded.
Duration of award(s): Fellowships are awarded for one-year.
What does it cover? The Young India Fellowship offers scholarships that cover, in full or in part:
-Tuition expenses for lectures and workshops delivered by the very best teachers and experts from around the world
-Board and lodging expenses
-Cost of reading and course materials, library subscriptions and purchase of text books
Applicants will be doing an internship in a project based on their liking and background. YIF has conceived the Experiential Learning Module, or ELM, to complement the academic work with real work experience. The ELM work is supported by a team of coaches who provide essential guidance on structuring business problems, analysis and presentations. Fellows will undertake eight month-long engagement with an organisation after completing the first two terms of the programme.
Selection Criteria: The selection of the candidate for the programme will be made considering a combination of many factors. The process will include evaluation of the submitted application, telephone interview, personal interview and a general ability test to assess their verbal, written and analytical skills. A Young India Fellow could be someone who has:
-A deep-rooted ambition to solve problems and make an impact on society
-Passion for an idea or an issue which could have wider social/business/academic implications
-The humility to believe that he/she needs to learn more
-The willingness to think differently and chart a new course
-A demonstrated ability to overcome challenges
-Qualities of integrity, self-awareness, energy, initiative and open-mindedness
-An above-average academic record
Final selection will be based on the applicant’s successful performance at all of these stages.
Notifications: Application round 1: Final offers to 1st-round applicants will be in 1st Feb-15th Feb 2014 and Final offers to wait-listed applicants will be in 5th May-10th May 2014. Application round 2: Final offers to applicants interviewed for 2nd round will be in 15th Apr-30th Apr 2014.
How to Apply: Applicants can choose one of the following two ways to apply:
-Apply online by registering himself/herself on the YIF website. For online application submission, applicants need to pay Rs 1000/- by clicking on the application payment link given in the application form . On successful payment, a system generated e-mail will be sent to the registered email id of the applicant. OR
-Download the application form from the YIF website. For application sent in hard copy, applicants must send a Demand Draft for Rs 1000/- made in favour of International Foundation for Research and Education (IFRE) payable at Delhi. A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email id of the applicant after receipt of DD and application.
Please note: YIF offers application fee waiver to eligible applicants. Please check the application form for eligibility criteria.
Note: If you have applied in Round 1 then you cannot apply again in Round 2.
Scholarship Application Deadline: YIF offers a rolling admission process and is split into two rounds. Each round accepts applications within a specified date- window and selects Fellows from the pool of applications from that round. Application round 1: 5th Sept 2013 to 15th Dec 2013 and Application round 2: 16th Dec 2013 to 28th Feb 2014.
Further Scholarship Information and Application
-Applicants who are 28 years of age or less on 31st May, 2014
-A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree
-No more than three years of work experience
The Fellowship promotes diversity and applicants from all areas of specialisation are encouraged to apply. While applicants who have been educated in a vernacular language as their medium of instruction are welcome, it is expected that they will be able to converse, read and write in English.
-Applicants holding PIO/OCI cards are also welcome to apply.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Indian Students can apply for this fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Young India Fellowship Programme (YIFP) is a unique holistic, multi-disciplinary programme focused on the Liberal Arts and run in association with the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn). This one-year residential post-graduate programme brings together a group of bright young men and women from around India with the aim of creating India’s next batch of socially conscious leaders. Fellows take classes in a range of subject areas that cover anthropology to ethics, life sciences to climate change, art appreciation to entrepreneurship. They are mentored by amongst the best corporate, civil society and academic leaders in the country. YIFP is delivered completely free of charge to students and is supported by a network of well-known corporate leaders, social activists, researchers and entrepreneurs. The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is YIFP’s academic partner and has helped design curriculum and provide faculty. The Young India Fellowship Programme is the precursor to Ashoka University, India’s first specialist Liberal Arts university, which is under development at Rajiv Gandhi Education City in Sonepat, Haryana.
Number of award(s): 100 Fellowships are awarded.
Duration of award(s): Fellowships are awarded for one-year.
What does it cover? The Young India Fellowship offers scholarships that cover, in full or in part:
-Tuition expenses for lectures and workshops delivered by the very best teachers and experts from around the world
-Board and lodging expenses
-Cost of reading and course materials, library subscriptions and purchase of text books
Applicants will be doing an internship in a project based on their liking and background. YIF has conceived the Experiential Learning Module, or ELM, to complement the academic work with real work experience. The ELM work is supported by a team of coaches who provide essential guidance on structuring business problems, analysis and presentations. Fellows will undertake eight month-long engagement with an organisation after completing the first two terms of the programme.
Selection Criteria: The selection of the candidate for the programme will be made considering a combination of many factors. The process will include evaluation of the submitted application, telephone interview, personal interview and a general ability test to assess their verbal, written and analytical skills. A Young India Fellow could be someone who has:
-A deep-rooted ambition to solve problems and make an impact on society
-Passion for an idea or an issue which could have wider social/business/academic implications
-The humility to believe that he/she needs to learn more
-The willingness to think differently and chart a new course
-A demonstrated ability to overcome challenges
-Qualities of integrity, self-awareness, energy, initiative and open-mindedness
-An above-average academic record
Final selection will be based on the applicant’s successful performance at all of these stages.
Notifications: Application round 1: Final offers to 1st-round applicants will be in 1st Feb-15th Feb 2014 and Final offers to wait-listed applicants will be in 5th May-10th May 2014. Application round 2: Final offers to applicants interviewed for 2nd round will be in 15th Apr-30th Apr 2014.
How to Apply: Applicants can choose one of the following two ways to apply:
-Apply online by registering himself/herself on the YIF website. For online application submission, applicants need to pay Rs 1000/- by clicking on the application payment link given in the application form . On successful payment, a system generated e-mail will be sent to the registered email id of the applicant. OR
-Download the application form from the YIF website. For application sent in hard copy, applicants must send a Demand Draft for Rs 1000/- made in favour of International Foundation for Research and Education (IFRE) payable at Delhi. A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email id of the applicant after receipt of DD and application.
Please note: YIF offers application fee waiver to eligible applicants. Please check the application form for eligibility criteria.
Note: If you have applied in Round 1 then you cannot apply again in Round 2.
Scholarship Application Deadline: YIF offers a rolling admission process and is split into two rounds. Each round accepts applications within a specified date- window and selects Fellows from the pool of applications from that round. Application round 1: 5th Sept 2013 to 15th Dec 2013 and Application round 2: 16th Dec 2013 to 28th Feb 2014.
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Monsanto Launches Scholarship for Ag Education
Monsanto Launches Scholarship for Ag Education
Every year, approximately 25,000 agricultural jobs go unfilled due to a lack of qualified applicants. The agriculture industry needs talented, driven and passionate young people willing to make a commitment to agriculture, especially with a growing population and the subsequent need to feed an estimated 9 billion people by the year 2050.
Monsanto Company recently announced its launch of the America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders scholarship program, to get students in rural America excited about careers in agriculture. America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, presented by Monsanto in connection with the National FFA Scholarship program, offers students the chance to earn a $1,500 scholarship for college.
“With $1,500 to put toward their college education, students will be better prepared to make a meaningful contribution that benefits them, their rural hometowns and the future of the agricultural industry,” said Elizabeth Vancil, Monsanto customer advocacy outreach manager.
Agriculture is more than just farming—it’s thousands of careers in a variety of fields, including plant science, engineering, communications, finance and much more—and the Grow Ag Leaders scholarship is available to students pursuing these and many other agricultural majors. Agriculture, forestry, and related industries employ 580,295 people in Alabama, which is 22 percent of the state's workforce, according to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Monsanto is excited about helping to educate the next generation to fill those jobs and keep them actively involved in rural America.
Monsanto recognizes and supports the role farmers play in the future of agriculture, so each Grow Ag Leaders applicant must have three farmers endorse his or her application. Eligible farmers can also help generate student interest in agricultural careers by spreading the word about this scholarship opportunity to eligible students in their communities and families.
Alabama was chosen to pilot the Grow Ag Leaders program and is one of only six states receiving the opportunity for scholarships this year. This year, America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders is available in 36 Crop Reporting Districts (CRDs) in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Nebraska, North Carolina and South Carolina. There are 13 Alabama counties in four CRDs eligible for the program. Unless there are insufficient entries, eight scholarships, totaling $12,000 will be awarded in Alabama. A list of all 264 eligible counties within the 36 CRDs, and a full list of student and farmer eligibility requirements can be found at GrowAgLeaders.com.
Eligible students should visit FFA.org/scholarships to complete the application, between November 15, 2013 and February 1, 2014, and for complete program information. Eligible farmers should visit FFA.org/scholarships or call 877-267-3332 before February 8, 2014, to endorse a student. Farmers must have the student’s scholarship application ID to complete the endorsement. No purchase is necessary to apply or win.
Source: Monsanto
Friday, 15 November 2013
Unique set of genes in the Immune cells of the Brain.
Researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital have recently have been working on the usage of a new sequencing methodology to identify the unique set of genes in the immune cells of the brain, termed as Microglia, so that they can easily identify those toxins or pathogenic substances which need their response. The major outcome of this extensive research would be the analysis of the role played by these microglia, the differences in their role in both: normal brain and those affected by various degenerative disorders. This may also help in finding a suitable solid cure for various neurodegenerative conditions like those of Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease. The researchers also suggest that with aging, the role played by Microglia becomes more protective which is opposite to the view presented previously where it was supposed to become progressively toxic in nature.
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Ankita Patel- Regional Head , Gujrat
Ankita Patel
St. Xavier's College, Ahmadabad
Regional Head - Gujrat
I started to work for GBioFin as a student partner for my college, St. Xavier’s College, Ahmadabad. Today I am working as the Regional Head for Gujarat state, helping student partners in various colleges across the state. Every ounce of effort towards biotechnology through GBioFin had proved highly beneficial to many, and this fact motivated me to join and work for GBioFin. During my entire journey I found GBioFin to be very supportive in each and every aspect. Being the Regional Head, I have got a chance to develop skills such as leadership, marketing, brand building, network building etc. I have also enrolled for the GEIC (GBioFin Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate) course. It is highly informative as it covers all the topics starting from development of innovative idea to registration of company. Till now, the course has met all my expectations. While working for GBioFin I was offered unique opportunity to be in the editorial board for GBioFin’s national student oriented magazine BiotechRings. GBioFin has given me incredibly rewarding work experience. It has not only elevated my subject interest but has also helped me enhance my management skills. I heartily thank GBioFin for giving me endless opportunities and wish every GBioFin associate luck for their future.
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