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

1 1 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.

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.

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 paper

China

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

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 13th

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

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 airplane

Wright 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)

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 geometry

mathematician

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

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 4th

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

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)

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

Person Time Frame Occupation Reason(s) for Being Placed on the List

Homer 8th

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

KNOWLEDGE

527BC

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.

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

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.

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.