A future in digging the past
A large number of work opportunities lie embedded in the fields of archaeology and museology, writes Usha Albuquerque
THE regular new displays of exotic sculptures or collections of paintings at the National Gallery remind us of our rich cultural and historical past. With a centuries’ old civilisation, India has thousands of relics of all kinds, and locations of great historical significance, where a through a study of the past helps archaeologists interpret earlier civilisations which provide lessons for the future.

Highlight volunteer work in resume
Maryann Haggerty
AFTER 15 years as a stay-at-home mother, Kathy Kalland is re-entering the job market. But how to make her resume reflect skills honed in volunteer work? A chronological resume emphasises Kalland’s lack of recent work experience, so a functional resume is a better bet, says Donna Brand, a career counselor.

5 ‘Ps’ to overcome interview jitters
I.M. Soni
YOU get a flight of butterflies in the stomach when called for a interview. As D-day approaches, the heart begins to sink in the shoes. The jitters are natural. But they can be overcome. Don’t panic. Be prepared. Be poised. Know and understand the purpose of the interview.

Microsoft’s IT initiative for rural unemployed youth
Peeyush Agnihotri
Microsoft Corporation India Private Limited on Monday unveiled a "scalable and self-sustaining" initiative in north India. Essentially targeted at rural youth, Saksham, as the project is known, is aimed at taking the benefits of information technology (IT) to the grassroots.

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Q I am in final year of BSc from MDU. I have passed Class XII with PCMB as my subjects. I want to enroll for MSc Biotechnology. Please tell me whether the IITs or AIIMS offer this course? Is admission to these colleges through GATE?

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