The document provides career guidance for electrical engineers, addressing common questions about career options and paths. It outlines jobs available in government and private sectors in India, as well as higher education opportunities. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is described as an important exam for postgraduate programs and public sector jobs. Tips are provided for career planning as an engineering student, including developing skills, maintaining grades, internships, and preparing for exams like GATE or CAT. The overall document offers advice to help engineering students strategically plan and work towards their career goals and dreams.

1. Career Guidance
FOR THE ENGINEERS
Prof A.RAJA
HOD/ EEE
SSM College of Engineering
We Create Success

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3. The Questions
• How to get a job in Core electrical / other areas?
• What are the courses to do during / after the Degree ?
• What is the job description of an electrical engineer ?
• What are the other sectors available ?
• Shall I take higher studies ( National / Abroad ).
• Shall I be an Entrepreneur – Startup India
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4. Career and its Management
"Course Or Progress Through Life Or A Distinct Portion Of Life Of A Person”
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Career management describes the active and purposeful management of
a career by an Individual
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5. Normally Students…( Not for U)
• Never plan for the future.
• Follow the crowd.
• Choose by influence of others.
• Accept the parent’s verdict (decision) by force.
• Get tempted by current trends.
• Jump into any career.
• Lack motivation.
• Fail to ‘’discover their lives’’.
• Live in a fantasy world with gadgets.
• Misguided by other persons.
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6. Tips for Choosing a Career
• Choose a Career mentor ( A Successful one).
• Choose Your Work Style.
• Know Your Talents.
• Set Financial Goals.
• Assess Your Social Needs.
• Use Self-Assessment Tools.
• Get Real-Life Experience.
• Be Patient (Not for Years )
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EEE
Govt.
Public
sectors
Private
sectors
CORE SOFTWARE
HIGHER
STUDIES
ENTREPRENEUR
Private
sectors
GOVT & SF
TANCET(TN)
IIT –GATE
IIM-CAT,GMAT
BANKING
Govt
&
Private
EDC Cell
 Aptitude
 Group Discussion
 Technical Interview
 HR Interview
 Training centers
 By Self
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8. Jobs - Government sector after completing BE in Electrical engineering (India)
1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
2. Defense( Indian ARMY , NAVY , AIR Force)
3. Defense Research And Development
Organization (DRDO)
4. Bharath Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
5. National Thermal Power Corporation(NTPC)
6. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
(PGCIL)
7. Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL)
8. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
9. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
10. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation(ONGC)
11. Coal India Limited (CIL)
12. Steel Authority of India Limited(SAIL)
13. National Hydro Power Plant(NHPP)
14. Airport authority of India (AAI)
15. Railway recruitment board (RRB)
16. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
17. Gail India Limited ( GAIL)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_public_sector_undertakings_in_India

9. Jobs – Private sector after completing BE in Electrical engineering
( MNC )
1. Tata motors
2. Ultra tech cement
3. Ashok layland
4. TCS
5. CTS
6. Mahindra satyam
7. Syntel
8. HCL
9. HP
10. Wipro
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11. Honeywell
12. ABB
13. Bajaj International Private Ltd
14. Crompton Greaves Limited
15. Siemens Ltd
16. Reliance Power Ltd
17. Tech MAHINDRA
18. Eason Reyrolle
19. Kelvin Electrical
20. Alstom
21. Schneider Electrical
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10. GATE MANDATORY – PSU ‘s
1. National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
2. Gas Authority of India Limited GAIL
3. National Fertilisers Ltd (NFL)
4. Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd (NLC)
5. Vizag Steel Plant
6. National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
7. ONGC
8. IOCL
9. BPCL
10. HPCL
11. CIL (Coal India Ltd)
12. MDL (Mazagon Dock Limited)
13. CEL (Central Electronics Limited)
14. NHPC
15. PGCIL (Power Grid)
16. GSECL (Gujarat State Electricity Corporation )
17. THDC (Tehri Hydro Development Corporation)
18. OPGC (Odisha Power Generation Corporation)
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11. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
• The GATE score of a candidate reflects the relative performance level of a
candidate.
• The score is used for admissions to various post-graduate
education programs (e.g. Master of Engineering, Master of Technology,
Doctor of Philosophy) in Indian higher education institutes, with financial
assistance provided by MHRD and other government agencies.
• GATE scores are also being used by several Indian public sector
undertakings (i.e., government-owned companies) for recruiting graduate
engineers in entry-level positions. It is one of the toughest and most
competitive examinations in India.
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12. Important Dates
• GATE 2017 Online Examination
• Dates :February 4 – 5, 2017 & February 11 – 12, 2017
(Saturdays and Sundays only)
• GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) Website Opens for
Enrollment, Application Filling, Application Submission September 1, 2016
(Thursday)
• Last Date for Submission of Online Application through Website October 4, 2016
• Last Date for Request for Change in the Choice of Examination City via GOAPS login
November 16, 2016
• Availability of Admit Card on the Online Application Interface for printing,
January 5, 2017
• Announcement of Results on the Online Application Website
March 27, 2017
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13. Now – Its time to Plan
• Spoken English has to be given special attention
• Writing assignments, collecting study materials from library or online resources and
doing a lot of self study
• Maintaining a steady CGPA / Percentage of marks during final year of BE course
• Balance between academics, extra-curricular or co-curricular activities
• Preparation for CAT/GATE/GRE is a must
• Balance studies and college fun equally
• Learning to build good vocabulary, word power, quantitative/ analytical ability and
logical reasoning
• Do project work of good quality in which their contributions are evidently
observable
• Participating in Group discussions and Team events.
• Attend Workshops and Training Programmes offered by premier Institutes
• Present papers in international /national conferences/ symposia.
• The students should also cultivate event management skills by organizing various
tech fests in the college.
• Prepare your Resume.
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14. Now its time for
Dream for Your Future…
Work for your dream……
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