The document discusses the evolving landscape of career opportunities in India, emphasizing the shift from labor-intensive jobs to knowledge-based and service-oriented sectors due to globalization and modernization. It highlights the importance of personal aspirations aligning with global requirements, the growing demand for trained professionals in fields like hospitality, healthcare, and entertainment, and the necessity of continuous skill upgrades. It also stresses the role of career planning and parental involvement in shaping children's future paths in various industries.

1. Career Opportunities
“There is no future in any job;
The future lies in the man who holds a job.”
Effective utilization of available resources, information and exploring the
potentials is an important issue and it is in this light that synchrony of personal
aspirations and global requirements assume relevance. The LPG syndrome
[Liberalisation, Privatisation & globalization] is creating waves of unsurety and
insecurity. The recession, the boom, the demand-supply gap prevailing in certain
industries, the ever increasing demand for certain professionals and also the lack of
formally trained professionals; all this leads to an ambiguous situation thus making
a career choice more complex. One reason is that, India has primarily
been a labour intensive country, but now the focus is changing from labour
intensive to people centric. A shift is also seen in the preference from the
conventional occupations to more coordinative, challenging, dynamic and service
oriented careers. One more reason is also because of the shift from the age-old
concept of life-long employment to Employability.
In spite of the upheaval of the trends, certain sectors will always be in demand
[because of their inherent nature]. The whole world has recognized India's
future
in knowledge-based industries. Every industry will have to move with time and
evolve accordingly, though a few sectors catering to the needs of the ever-
increasing race of humans – the service providers like Hospitality & Leisure,
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Consultancy, Entertainment Management as a
function and IT
.
A closer look [along with a different perspective] into these careers would help one
delve into the essence of each sector. Certain characteristics strongly depict and
stand as a point of differentiation for any type of career. Inherent aptitudes,
personality traits, genuine interest, hard work coupled with formal education &
training, makes success in any field workable.

2. Hospitality and leisure industry is one of the most upcoming careers and sought
after by many budding professionals. The variety of national as well as
international chain of hotels, resorts, clubs, etc. the human force with a sound
background of the soft skills have changed the entire concept of hospitality. A
rapidly growing middle class, the advent of corporate incentive travel and the
multinational companies into India has boosted prospects for tourism. It does
promise good growth prospects for those who possess the people skills, diplomacy
& tact (to handle all kinds of customers & their demands), and a very well adjusted
personality. Returns are good for the professionally trained personnel. Self-
employment is the answer to the young enterprising blood, but that has to be
coupled with adequate industry exposure and practical knowledge.
India not only has a strong legacy of traditional medicines but also possesses a
strong base of trained doctors and paramedical professionals and other people with
greater expertise than other countries. With lower cost of service and a growing
reputation for expertise in building healthcare instruments, the domestic healthcare
industry has strengths comparable with the information technology sector. With the
growth of population and number of health concerns a wide scope for health
centers and research institutes would be developed. Technological advances are
seen very prominently in the field of healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
Pharmaceuticals have been the backbone of the healthcare industry and will
continue to be so. Research & development in this field has a vast scope and
appears to be very promising. Knowledge of the subject, a continuous urge to
update oneself and an inquisitive mind will ensure the sustainability in this industry
Entertainment
, in whatever form, is always a boon; be it the end-users of
entertainment or the providers [earning the returns]. A fresh inflow of talent in the
media is always welcomed. With the emergence of new channels and thereby an
increase in the programmes, many of the aspirants [at all levels] can become a little
more hopeful. Radio jockeying
, music albums, television serials, theatre, live-
shows, talk-shows, news channels, etc. the entertainment world is acquiring a
different status itself. The Entertainment business in India is growing at a
phenomenal pace and there is increasing demand for trendy indoor entertainment.
Entertainment will also look at a different aspect with centres like Theatre
multiplexes, video arcades, food courts, shopping malls, theme parks, Pool Clubs,
Amusement Parks, etc. are expected in most of the metropolitan and semi- urban
cities by the millennium. Competition in this industry, like any other industry
cannot be overlooked. Creativity is the key to survive in this field, be on-screen or
off the screen performances..

3. Rephrasing
the old proverb - "Jack of all trades, Master of none" to
"Jack of all trades, Master of One".Consultancy will play key role in
utilising the functional expertise of
professionals for an objective
point of view and sustaining industry
presence. Apart from the
regular consultancies like Tax, Finance, Law
and management,
Consultancy has touched the fields like: Engineering,
Real estate,
Software, Diet, Insurance, Agrochemicals, Architectural,
Banking,
and Education. Intellectual capital, continuous up gradation
of
knowledge, and industry experience is one of the most important
factors of starting up one's own consultancy.
Management has been a very sought
after career, during the past few
years and will continue to be the
same in the near future.
Management has to be seen beyond just being
an ‘MBA’.
Marketing, human resources, systems, operations and finance have to be viewed as
functions rather than only as specialisations. It has to be viewed with broader
perspective, which is aimed at enhancing the quality of life. Short-term course or
any long-term course, what one learns and implements, is that what counts.
India is being regarded the World over for it's skilled IT Professionals. Their
services are effectively being used in other fields also, ranging from food
processing to research & development and banking to communication and so on.
IT enabled services, software development, and training have been identified as the
major focus sectors. The IT industry is young; the average age of professionals is
lower than any other industry. The availability of skilled, qualified professionals is
hardly able to meet the requirement, leaving a large gap to be filled by those with a
learning attitude & an urge to update oneself continuously, ambition, aptitude and
willingness to work hard.
Growth is and will continue in the managerial, technical and professional
occupations. There will be evolution and one has to re-invent continuously. So

4. keep evolving.
Services
Career Planning
career planning stretches from secondary and higher secondary school years. It
requires an adequate understanding of the individual with respect to his/her
academic potentials, attributes, talents, interests, personality, values
expectations
Extra Curricular Activities
extra-curricular activities actually aims to build in a child will help us see the
vital role it has to play in a child’s development. The extracurricular program
includes, for example, drama, music, and athletics; and has evolved
substantially.

5. Role of Parents in Schooling
Many years of research have documented clearly the critical role
of parenting in influencing all aspects of children's development. The
responsibility of today’s parents is has multiplied greatly.
Career Opportunities
Effective utilization of available resources, information and exploring the
potentials is an important issue and it is in this light that synchrony of personal
aspirations and global requirements assume relevance

6. Career Seminars
The most common question related to thinking about a career decision, taking
the first concrete step is -What after 10th ? Most people can answer this question
correctly, but we can make it a ‘comprehensive’ one.
Aptitude Testing
To make an informed Career Decision, it is essential to identify the right
potential of a child and just the interest. The tests are scientific in nature and
discover the conceptual clarity of a child.