1. CAREER GUIDANCE SERIES
- SELECTING THE BEST
COURSES AFTER
GRADUATION OR AFTER
12TH1
Prof. (Dr. ) Trilok Kumar Jain
Dean, ISBM
Suresh Gyan Vihar University
Jaipur 302017 Mobile : 9414430763
Jain.tk@gmail.com
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The views expressed in this article are the personal views of the author. The author is open to criticism and is willing to
proceed further in the direction, but requires support. The likeminded persons are invited to join to work together to help our
country. The author welcomes suggestions / support / ideas from the reader.

2. Selecting the right course after graduation or after class 12th
involves following information: -
Where do you want yourself to be seen after 10 years
Where do you find most excitement to work as employee or as an entrepreneur
What are the core strengths that you have built in yourself over a period of time
What differentiates you from others
How do your background and your family support you in your future plans
Selecting the right course is easier for those who understand themselves better. Right courses are those which can
take
you closer to your ideal self. Your ideal self is built over a period of time due to upbringing, family environment,
social structure and overall national environment.
Why career guidance ?
We need great persons again on our land.
We need the great persons to get the environment , which can cultivate their greatness.
We need the true characters of the students to evolve, so that they can emerge as the true ambassadors of their
own ideals.
Hence, career guidance is only a guidance to follow your true self.
A CASE STUDY :
I would love to give here example of Abdul Lateef Usta. He did his graduation in science and they went to UK.
Unlike other Indians, he steadfastly adhered to Indian values and pursued a truly academic life. After PG, he got
many opportunities out of India, but preferred to serve India and is currently working in Jaipur as a senior
government officer. His commitment to Indian values is commendable. His tenacity and perseverance are ideal for
modern students. He tried for international scholarships for taking up a course that was not available in India at that
time. He was able to study a course, which was as per his strengths and his capabilities and the course actually made
him the unique person in himself.
If you love numbers, join courses like CA, and make your own mark in the field. If you love language, join creative
writing and become a great writer. If you love music, be a great composer. There are no dearth of opportunities
today. Indian Universities are offering varieties of courses and it is possible for a student to purse a course of his
dream. The ultimate objective is to be what you have been destined for. You must be able to contribute to the
society and must be able to use your strengths in some constructive way.

3. SOME OF THE GREATEST PERSONS OF ALL TIMES :
Person Time Frame Occupation Reason(s) for Being Placed on the List
Muhammad 570-632
Secular and
religious leader Prophet; Founder of Islam; Wrote the Koran
Isaac Newton 1642-1727 Scientist
Many scientific and mathematical
inventions/theories
Jesus Christ c. 6BC-c. 30
Prophet; Spiritual
leader Founder of Christianity
Buddha 563BC-483BC Spiritual leader Founder of Buddhism
Confucius 551BC-479BC
Philosopher;
Teacher Created Confucianism
St. Paul c. 4-c. 64 Christian apostle His writings in the New Testament of the Bible
Ts’ai Lun c. 105
Political official in
imperial
Invented paperChina
Johann Gutenberg 1400-1468 Inventor Inventor of printing (printing press)
Christopher Columbus 1451-1506 Explorer
Discovery of the Americas led to world-wide
exploration
Albert Einstein 1879-1955 Scientist Theory of relativity
Louis Pasteur 1822-1895
Chemist and
biologist Germ theory and preventive inoculation

4. Galileo Galilei 1564-1642 Scientist
Developed the scientific method; Invented the
telescope
Wrote over 170 books on astronomy, zoology,
Aristotle 384BC-322BC
Philosopher and
scientist geography, etc; Originated the study of formal
logic
Euclid c. 300 BC Teacher Wrote Elements, greatest textbook on geometry
Political figure who led the Hebrews in the
Moses 13
th
c. BC Prophet Exodus from Egypt; Wrote five books of the
Bible (the Jewish Torah); Encouraged the
belief of monotheism (belief in one god)
Charles Darwin 1809-1882 Biologists
Originated the theory of organic evolution by
means of natural selection
Shih Huang Ti 259BC-210BC Chinese Emperor
United China by force of arms and instituted a
set of sweeping reforms
Augustus Caesar 63BC-14 Political leader Founder of the Roman Empire
Nicolaus Copernicus 1473-1543
Lawyer;
Astronomer
Copernican Theory (First to assert the Earth
revolves around the sun)
Antoine Laurent Lavoisier 1743-1794 Scientist Organized the system of chemical theory

5. Person TimeFrame Occupation Reason(s) for Being Placed on the List
Constantine the Great c. 280-337 Political leader First Christian emperor of the Roman Empire
James Watt 1736-1819 Inventor
Inventor of the first practical steam engine
and key figure in the Industrial Revolution
Michael Farday 1791-1867 Inventor
Invented the first electric motor; Discovered
electromagnetic induction
Developed a set of four equations that best
James Clerk Maxwell 1831-1879 Physicist express the basic laws of electricity and
magnetism
Chiefly responsible for the beginning of the
Martin Luther 1483-1546 Teacher and author Reformation period; The start of
Protestantism
George Washington 1732-1799 Political leader
Military leader and first president of the
United States
Principal originator of “scientific socialism”;
Karl Marx 1818-1883 Philosopher His writings form the theoretical basis of
Communism
Orville Wright & Wilbur 1871-1948
Inventors Invented the first airplaneWright 1867-1912
Genghis Khan c. 1162-1227 Emperor
Ruthless leader who eventually ruled the
largest empire in all of history
Adam Smith 1723-1790 Philosopher
Wrote The Wealth of Nations; Leading figure
in the development of economic theory
Wrote at least 36 plays (including Hamlet,
Edward de Vere (William
1550-1604 Playwright and poet
Macbeth, King Lear, Julius Caesar, and
Shakespeare) Othello), 154 sonnets, and a few longer
poems
John Dalton 1766-1844 Scientist
Introduced the atomic hypothesis into the
mainstream of science
Conquered and controlled vast amounts of
Alexander the Great 356BC-323BC
Political leader and land; Brought together Greek and Middle
conqueror Eastern civilizations which resulted in
cultural diffusion
Great military leader; Authorized the sale of
Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821
General and
Emperor land to the USA (known as the Louisiana
Purchase)

6. Person Time Frame Occupation Reason(s) for Being Placed on the List
Developed over 1,000 inventions including
Thomas Edison 1847-1931 Inventor the phonograph and the practical
incandescent light bulb
Antony van Leeuwenhoek 1632-1723 Government worker Discovered microbes
William T. G. Mortin 1819-1868 Dentist Introduced the use of anesthesia in surgery
Guglielmo Marconi 1874-1937 Inventor Invented the radio
Adolf Hitler 1889-1945 Political leader
Leader of the Nazi party; Leader of Germany
during WWII; Masterminded the Holocaust
Wrote over 36 books (including the
Plato 427BC-347BC Philosopher Republic); Considered one of the great
fathers of Western thought
Man most responsible for eventual
Oliver Cromwell 1599-1658 Military leader establishment of parliamentary democracy as
the English form of government
Alexander Graham Bell 1847-1922 Inventor Invented the telephone
Alexander Fleming 1881-1955 Physician Discovered penicillin
John Locke 1632-1704 Philosopher
First writer to put together a coherent form of
the basic ideas of constitutional democracy
Wrote nine symphonies, 32 piano sonatas,
five piano concertos, ten sonatas for the piano
Ludwig Van Beethoven 1770-1827 Composer and violin, a series of magnificent string
quartets, vocal music, theater music, and
much more
Werner Heisenberg 1901-1976 Physicist
Played a significant role in the creation of
quantum mechanics
Louis Daguerre 1787-1851 Inventor
Developed the first practical method of
photography
Given the title, The Liberator; He led the
Simon Bolivar 1783-1830 Political leader liberation of five S. American countries from
Spanish rule
Rene Descartes 1596-1650
Philosopher, scientist, and
Invented analytic geometrymathematician

7. Person Time Frame Occupation Reason(s) for Being Placed on the List
His work (paintings, statues, drawings, etc.)
Michelangelo 1475-1564 Artist profoundly influenced the development of
European painting and sculpture
Pope Urban II 1042-1099 Religious leader
Gave the order to start the First Christian
Crusades
‘Umar ibn al-Kattab c. 586-644 Religious leader
After Muhammad, Umar was the principle
figure in the spread of Islam
c. 300BC-c.
Third ruler of the Mauryan dynasty and
Asoka Political leader considered the most important monarch in
232BC the history of India
His writings profoundly influenced
St. Augustine 354-430 Theologian Christian doctrines and attitudes throughout
the Middle Ages
William Harvey 1578-1657 Physician
Discovered the circulation of blood and the
function of the heart
Ernest Rutherford 1871-1937 Physicist Originated the study of nuclear physics
Influential Protestant leader who developed
John Calvin 1509-1564 Theologian Calvinism (importance of the Bible,
dedication to hard work, etc.)
Gregor Mendel 1822-1884 Monk and teacher Discovered the basic principles of heredity
Generally considered to be the father of
Max Planck 1858-1947 Physicist quantum mechanics (developed Planck’s
theory)
Joseph Lister 1827-1912 Surgeon
Introduced the use of antiseptic measures in
surgery
Nikolaus August Otto 1832-1891 Inventor
Built the first four-stroke internal
combustion engine
Fransisco Pizarro c. 1475-1541
Adventurer and
conqueror Conquered the Inca Empire of Peru
Hernando Cortes 1485-1547
Adventurer and
conqueror Conquered the Aztec Empire of Mexico
Thomas Jefferson 1743-1826 Political leader
Third president of the United States; Author
of the Declaration of Independence

8. Person Time Frame Occupation Reason(s) for Being Placed on the List
Financed Columbus’s voyage across the
Queen Isabella I 1451-1504 Political ruler Atlantic Ocean; Instituted the Spanish
Inquistion
Joseph Stalin 1879-1953 Political leader Ruthless dictator of the Soviet Union
Played a significant role in the downfall of
Julius Caesar 100BC-44Bc
Military and political
leader
the Roman Republic; Under his leadership,
Roman troops conquered Gaul which
provided security for the Roman Empire
Led the Norman conquest of England which
William the Conqueror c. 1027-1087 Monarch resulted in the blend of the French and
Anglo-Saxon cultures
Sigmund Freud 1856-1939 Psychologist Originator of psychoanalysis
Developed and popularized the technique of
Edward Jenner 1749-1823 Physician vaccination as a preventive measure against
smallpox
William Conrad Rontgen 1845-1923 Scientist Developed the use of X-rays
Considered to be one of the two or three
composers of all time; First man to
Johann Sebastian Bach 1685-1750 Composer successfully combine the differing national
styles of music which existed in Western
Europe
Lao Tzu 4
th
c. BC Author Wrote Tao Te Ching; This book is the basis
for Taoism
Wrote numerous books – most famous,
Voltaire 1694-1778
Historian and
philosopher Candide; Influenced political thought which
ultimately resulted in the French Revolution
Johannes Kepler 1571-1630 Astronomer Discovered the laws of planetary motion
Enrico Fermi 1901-1954 Scientist Designed the first nuclear reactor
One of the most brilliant and prolific
Leonhard Euler 1707-1783
Mathematician and scientists of all time; Wrote 32 full length
physicist books concerning practical applications of
laws of mechanics

9. Person Time Frame Occupation Reason(s) for Being Placed on the List
Major influence on educational theory;
Jean-Jacques Rousseau 1712-1778 Philosopher Important factor in the rise of Romanticism
in literture
Niccolo Machiavelli 1469-1527 Political philosopher
Wrote the Prince – a book often called the
“handbook for dictators”
Parson (member of
the First person to stress the overwhelming
Thomas Mahus 1766-1834
clergy) and professor
of importance of the problem of
history and political overpopulation and to bring this problem to
economy the attention of the intellectual world
President of the United States; The person
John F. Kennedy 1917-1963 Political leader who was primarily responsible for
instituting the Apollo Space Program
Gregory Pincus 1903-1967 Biologist
Led the way in the development of the oral
contraceptive pill
Founder of Manichaeism – a religion which,
Mani 216-276 Prophet though extinct today, at its height had a very
large number of follwers
Lenin 1870-1924 Political leader
Leader principally responsible for the
establishment of Communism in Russia
Reunified China after it had been badly
Sui Wen Ti 541-604 Emperor
divided for hundreds of years; As a result,
China continues on the path of a powerful
nation
Vasco de Gama c. 1460-1524 Explorer
Discovered the direct sea route from Europe
to India by sailing around Africa
Founder of the Persian Empire (united most
Cyrus the Great
c. 590BC- Military and political
leader
of the ancient Middle East into a single state
529BC stretching from India to the Mediterranean
Sea)

10. Person Time Frame Occupation Reason(s) for Being Placed on the List
Generally acknowledged to be the most
outstanding of the Russian czars (emperor);
Peter the Great 1672-1725 Political leader His policy of westernization was a major
factor in the transformation of Russia into a
great power
Led the Communist party in China; Vastly
Mao Zedong 1893-1976 Political leader transformed China politically, economically,
socially, and culturally
The first great philosopher to realize that
Francis Bacon 1561-1626
Politician and
philosopher
science and technology could transform the
world, and an effective advocate of
scientific investigation
Henry Ford 1863-1947 Industrialist
Introduced the theory of mass production
into modern industry
Mencius
c. 371BC-c.
Philosopher
Wrote, Book of Mencius; Immensely
289BC influential writer in China
c. 628BC-c.
Founder of Zoroastrianism, a religion that
Zoroaster Prophet has endured for over 2,500 years and still
551BC has followers today
Her 45 year reign was marked by economic
Queen Elizabeth I 1533-1603 Monarch
prosperity, a great literary flowering, and
the rise of England to first rank among the
world’s naval powers
Soviet leader who led the decline and fall of
Mikhail Gorbachev 1931- Political leader the old Soviet regime and the
democratization of the new Russia
Menes c. 3100 BC Monarch
Original king of the first Egyptian dynasty;
First ruler to unite Egypt
Medieval emperor was the king of Franks,
Charlemagne 742-814 Emperor
conqueror of Saxony, founder of the Holy
Roman Empire, and one of the foremost
rulers in European history

11. Person Time Frame Occupation Reason(s) for Being Placed on the List
Homer 8
th
c. BC? Author Wrote the Iliad and Odyssey; Influenced
Greek poets and playwrights
Emperor renowned for the great codification
of Roman law that was carried out during
Justinian I 483-565 Emperor his reign; Later formed the basis for the
development of the law in many European
Countries
Mahavira
c. 599BC-c.
Spiritual Leader
Promoted Jainism which was established by
Rishabhdev. Followed AHIMSA and
Attained KEWALGYAN spread
KNOWLEDGE527BC
Personality types and career choices
Extrovert v/s introvert
Extrovert persons generally enjoy jobs which involve interaction with people, for example - marketing career. They
enjoy meeting with strangers. They love to spend time with people.
Introvert persons prefer to stay alone and do research kind of work. They are very good in doing laboratory based
research. They can become academicians, researchers, scholars, writers, judges etc.
Personality types : -
Sensing : these persons get knowledge from external sources. They wish to rely on external sources for their
knowledge and information. They rely on physical objects for gaining knowledge and information. They can easily fit
into modern education.
Intuiting : they prefer to take up decisions on their intuition rather than on someone else’s observations. They rely on
their own understanding. They can be very good in predicting future.
Thinking : they spend a great deal of time in collecting information and in analyzing it. They are outstanding in
connecting information. They can be very good as writers.
Feeling : these persons are sensitive, relation oriented and love to connect to people. They are friendly, well behaved.
The Duty Fulfiller
Serious and quiet, interested in security and peaceful living. Extremely thorough, responsible, and dependable. Well-
developed powers of concentration. Usually interested in supporting and promoting traditions and establishments.

12. Well-organized and hard working, they work steadily towards identified goals. They can usually accomplish any task
once they have set their mind to it.
The Mechanic
Quiet and reserved, interested in how and why things work. Excellent skills with mechanical things. Risk-takers who
they live for the moment. Usually interested in and talented at extreme sports. Uncomplicated in their desires. Loyal
to their peers and to their internal value systems, but not overly concerned with respecting laws and rules if they get
in the way of getting something done. Detached and analytical, they excel at finding solutions to practical problems.
The Nurturer
Quiet, kind, and conscientious. Can be depended on to follow through. Usually puts the needs of others above their
own needs. Stable and practical, they value security and traditions. Well-developed sense of space and function. Rich
inner world of observations about people. Extremely perceptive of other's feelings. Interested in serving others.
The Artist
Quiet, serious, sensitive and kind. Do not like conflict, and not likely to do things which may generate conflict. Loyal
and faithful. Extremely well-developed senses, and aesthetic appreciation for beauty. Not interested in leading or
controlling others. Flexible and open-minded. Likely to be original and creative. Enjoy the present moment.
The Protector
Quietly forceful, original, and sensitive. Tend to stick to things until they are done. Extremely intuitive about people,
and concerned for their feelings. Well-developed value systems which they strictly adhere to. Well-respected for their
perserverence in doing the right thing. Likely to be individualistic, rather than leading or following.
The Idealist
Quiet, reflective, and idealistic. Interested in serving humanity. Well-developed value system, which they strive to live
in accordance with. Extremely loyal. Adaptable and laid-back unless a strongly-held value is threatened. Usually
talented writers. Mentally quick, and able to see possibilities. Interested in understanding and helping people.
The Scientist
Independent, original, analytical, and determined. Have an exceptional ability to turn theories into solid plans of
action. Highly value knowledge, competence, and structure. Driven to derive meaning from their visions. Long-range
thinkers. Have very high standards for their performance, and the performance of others. Natural leaders, but will
follow if they trust existing leaders.
The Thinker

13. Logical, original, creative thinkers. Can become very excited about theories and ideas. Exceptionally capable and
driven to turn theories into clear understandings. Highly value knowledge, competence and logic. Quiet and reserved,
hard to get to know well. Individualistic, having no interest in leading or following others.
The Doer
Friendly, adaptable, action-oriented. "Doers" who are focused on immediate results. Living in the here-and-now,
they're risk-takers who live fast-paced lifestyles. Impatient with long explanations. Extremely loyal to their peers, but
not usually respectful of laws and rules if they get in the way of getting things done. Great people skills.
The Guardian
Practical, traditional, and organized. Likely to be athletic. Not interested in theory or abstraction unless they see the
practical application. Have clear visions of the way things should be. Loyal and hard-working. Like to be in charge.
Exceptionally capable in organizing and running activities. "Good citizens" who value security and peaceful living.
The Performer
People-oriented and fun-loving, they make things more fun for others by their enjoyment. Living for the moment, they
love new experiences. They dislike theory and impersonal analysis. Interested in serving others. Likely to be the center
of attention in social situations. Well-developed common sense and practical ability.
The Caregiver
Warm-hearted, popular, and conscientious. Tend to put the needs of others over their own needs. Feel strong sense
of responsibility and duty. Value traditions and security. Interested in serving others. Need positive reinforcement to
feel good about themselves. Well-developed sense of space and function.
The Inspirer
Enthusiastic, idealistic, and creative. Able to do almost anything that interests them. Great people skills. Need to live
life in accordance with their inner values. Excited by new ideas, but bored with details. Open-minded and flexible, with
a broad range of interests and abilities.
The Giver
Popular and sensitive, with outstanding people skills. Externally focused, with real concern for how others think and
feel. Usually dislike being alone. They see everything from the human angle, and dislike impersonal analysis. Very
effective at managing people issues, and leading group discussions. Interested in serving others, and probably place
the needs of others over their own needs.
The Visionary
Creative, resourceful, and intellectually quick. Good at a broad range of things. Enjoy debating issues, and may be into
"one-up-manship". They get very excited about new ideas and projects, but may neglect the more routine aspects of
life. Generally outspoken and assertive. They enjoy people and are stimulating company. Excellent ability to
understand concepts and apply logic to find solutions.

14. The Executive
Assertive and outspoken - they are driven to lead. Excellent ability to understand difficult organizational problems and
create solid solutions. Intelligent and well-informed, they usually excel at public speaking. They value knowledge and
competence, and usually have little patience with inefficiency or disorganization.