Guiding towards the right path

Here is a column that will answer the queries of students of various career options.

I am a third year BE (ECE) student. I wish to take up the railway exam. How do i apply for the exam and when will the schedule be posted?

As you are an engineer, I suppose you are looking at joining the Railways in the engineering stream. You need to go though the  Indian Engineering Services exam and seek a posting through IRSE. The selection exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission of India. More details are available at www.irse.bravehost.com

After completing an advanced diploma in homoeopathy, should I settle and practice? What are the other academic requirements for becoming a homeopathic doctor?

I am not clear about the duration of your advanced diploma and also the university. In my opinion, it is best to complete the Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery  course and then begin your practice.

I have completed my BTech in IT and MS in international Business from UK. Due to VISA problems and lack of employment opportunities there I have been forced to return. I have been advised to join business. But I don’t want to waste time further. I am now learning SAP MODULES. should i take up a business or job? If it is job, what’s the easiest way to get a job?

I would recommend that you work for two-three years and then consider a change of job outside India after that. You can apply through job sites of companies who do announce their vacancies regularly. You may evaluate your decision to start your own business after gaining some basic work experience.

Prof RSS Mani is an eminent career counsellor and currently VP, Institutional Development at ITM Group of Institutions . Write to him at queries.edex@newindianexpress.com