This document discusses career possibilities after graduation. It begins by noting that graduation marks an important transition point in one's career path. There are many options available, including jobs in sales, marketing, management, computer fields, journalism, hospitality, aviation, law, banking, teaching, civil services, defense, modeling and entrepreneurship. It concludes by stating that graduate studies provide opportunities to gain skills, increase earning potential, advance knowledge, and grow professionally.

1. THEORETICAL BASES OF NATURAL SCIENCE
EDUCATION - II
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TOPIC: CAREER POSSIBILITIES AFTER
GRADUATION
Submitted to
Nasiya. M
Sabarigiri College of
Teachers Education]
Anchal
Submitted By
Ratheesh. R
Natural Science
Reg No: 13379014
Submitted on : 29/08/2014

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INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENT POSSIBILITIES
AFTER GRADUATION
CONCLUSION
REFERENCE
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3. INTRODUCTION
Graduation is a watershed in one’s career as rest of the professional life
of an individual is guided by what career he/she chooses after graduation.
Though a lot depends on the personal taste and choice of an individual, there are
various career options after graduation. Right from the field of science and
engineering to tourism & hospitality to fashion designing, career options after
graduation are galore.
Completion of Graduation is a watershed in one’s career. From here a
general graduate (Arts/Sciences/Commerce) can choose any of the career
options available to him. There are many government jobs open to graduates
like in Railways, Public sector Banks, Defense, Police and Civil administration.
However more lucrative scopes are available in private sector in terms of
remuneration and other facilities in the face of liberalization and globalization.

4. DIFFERENT POSSIBILITIES AFTER GRADUATION
As there are many career options available to a graduate, he may have
some confusion to choose the right one.
Sales and Marketing
Growing consumerism has thrown up a lot of opportunities in sales and
marketing. Graduates can directly join as sales and marketing executives in
several companies be it food and beverage, manufacturing, IT or other service
providers. With the development of e-commerce telemarketing is also a good
option. Here earning is very lucrative which includes salary, allowance and also
commissions.
Management
MBA is the most promising career option after graduation. It throws up
jobs in the fields of finance, personnel management, sales-marketing and
international business. Graduates have to qualify entrance test like
CAT/XAT/MAT/FMS/IIFT/SNAP conducted by the concerned institutes.
Remuneration of management graduates ranges from Rs 25,000 to Rs 1 lac per
month or even more depending upon qualification and experiences.
CS/ CA/ CFA/CWA
After graduation one can enter into professional courses like CS/ CA/
CFA/CWA. Such courses are offered by several institutes in India. After
completion of courses one can work in public and private sectors bank,
industries, MNCs, corporate houses, media houses and with many more
organizations. These professional are highly required in the cut throat
competitive economy thus their remuneration is very high
Computer Courses: MCA/Animation/Web Design
IT revolution has opened up several job opportunities. Here one can work
as computer operator, programmer, software professional, animator and web
designer. Courses relating to such areas are offered by several universities and
private institutes. Rather than joining any companies one can also work as
independent service provider.
Mass Communication And Journalism/Advertising
Proliferation of media houses has opened up many opportunities for
graduates who opt for Masscom and Journalism. One can work as
correspondent, reporter, anchor, columnist and radio jockey in

5. print/electronics/web media houses. Advertising is also a promising career
option to graduates. Courses in Masscom/Journalism/Advertising are offered by
several universities and private institutes.
Hotel Management
Hotel Management is a favoured career option in India. Graduates can do
Post Graduate/Diploma courses in hotel management offered by public and
private institutes. After such qualification they can join catering services of
hotels, restaurants, airlines, shipping companies, railways, clubs, offices and
many more.
Travel and Tourism
Travel and tourism offer multiple career options to graduates. To enter
this sector all they need is a course in tourism management/development offered
by several public and private institutes. They can join tour and travel
companies, tour agencies, airlines and hotels. Besides they can also work as
independent tour guide and travel agents.
Civil Aviation: Air Hostess/ Commercial Pilot
Career in civil aviation is quite promising which requires professional
training for Air Hostess and Commercial Pilot. Only science graduates can be
enrolled into commercial pilot training whereas air hostess training is open to all
graduates. After training jobs in public and private airlines are open to them.
Law
Graduates also can start their career as a legal professional. After
completion of LLB/LLM courses they can work as lawyer or legal consultants.
They also can join judicial services by qualifying competitive exams conducted
by public service commissions. They can also work independently as a
consultant in legal matter.
Banking & Finance
Career options in banking are abundant as it is one of the fastest growing
services in India. Banking and Finance offers graduates jobs in public and
private sector banks, insurance companies and stock exchanges. The awaiting
jobs for graduates in this sector includes Probationary Officer, Clerk,
Accountant, Auditor, Development Officer, insurance agent and stock brokers.
Through competitive exams one can enter into bank’s jobs. For insurance and
capital markets one has to complete (NCFM) course offered by NSE.

6. Teaching: B.Ed
Teaching is a prestigious and remunerative career option. Graduates
require going for a Teacher’s Training/B.Ed programme after graduation. After
this they can join government and privates schools of various levels. For
teaching in collages/universities one has to complete post-graduation along with
NET. Besides, a teacher can teaches in private tutorials and coaching institutes.
He can start his own coaching institute. Remuneration of teachers varies from
Defense and Police Jobs/ Civil Services/ Forest Services/Railways Jobs
Graduates can enter into defense jobs through CDS exam conducted by
UPSC. They also can compete for various paramilitary/police services jobs for
which exams are conducted by SSC of central and state governments. For
graduates another promising career option is Civil /Forest /Economic services.
These exams are conducted by UPSC. Indian Railways also opens up various
non-technical jobs for graduates like TTI, Goods Guards and Station Master for
which aspirants have to qualify the competitive exams conducted by the
concerned railway boards.
Modeling
Fabulous earning and instant popularity are the main features of modeling
career. Graduates can take up this career after having some basic training. Most
importantly one should have natural physical attributes to be a good model.
Models can get opportunities in advertising agencies, showrooms, production
and media houses. Besides they can enter into music albums, TV programmes
and even into Bollywood.
Entrepreneurship
Self employment is the best option available to a graduate. All he needs is
some initial capital investment and the killer instinct of an entrepreneur.
Entrepreneurship provides the widest opportunities to excel in career. Earnings
in self-employment can’t be estimated because it can be anything between 0 to
last natural number. Most importantly one can work at his will and convenience.

7. CONCLUSION
Graduate education provides you with advanced, specialized study that is
beyond your undergraduate education. You will engage in research and learn
from today’s experts and leaders in their fields, gaining hands-on, real world
experience.
Whether you're interested in pursuing a new career or advancing in your current
career, graduate studies provides you with the opportunity to acquire new skills
and competencies for professional growth.
With a graduate degree, you can:
 Perform cutting edge research
 Increase your marketability for jobs
 Explore new research frontiers and become a leader in your field
 Advance knowledge in your discipline
 Hone independent thinking and professional skills
 Be intellectually stimulated and challenged
 Develop leadership and problem-solving skills
 Increase your income and maximize your earning power
 Grow personally and professionally
 Think independently and learn actively
 Advance in your career
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