Career Possibilities after graduation

1. ONLINE ASSIGNMEMNT
TOPIC:
CAREER POSSIBILITIES AFTER GRADUATION
Submitted By
SHIBU.M.D
Natural Science
Reg.No:18114300020

2. 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.

3. However more lucrative scopes are available in private sector in terms of
remuneration and other facilities in the face of liberalization and globalization.
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.

4. 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

5. and Journalism. One can work as correspondent, reporter, anchor, columnist and
radio jockey in 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

6. 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.
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

7. 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

8. 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.
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:
 Advance in your career
 Think independently and learn actively

9.  Grow personally and professionally
 Increase your income and maximize your earning power
 Develop leadership and problem-solving skills
 Be intellectually stimulated and challenged
 Hone independent thinking and professional skills
 Advance knowledge in your discipline
 Explore new research frontiers and become a leader in your field
 Increase your marketability for jobs
 Perform cutting edge research
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