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Q I am interested in becoming a TV
or film make-up artist. What does the work entail and how should I
go about it? Will joining any normal beautician course help? —
Gursimran Chopra Besides
a steady hand, speed and the stamina to stay on your feet for long
hours, imagination and appreciation of the human form are the
prerequisites of a successful makeup artist. TV and film make-up is
quite different from fashion or party make-up. And being somewhat
heavier, film make-up is different from TV make-up. Depending on
whether it's a period film or horror flick, you may have to use
wigs, false teeth, highlights and shadow make-up for each character
— maintaining the continuity shoot after shoot. If it's a
thriller, materials like foam latex and gelatine are used to change
the shape of the face or create life-like scars and
wounds. Professional make-up artists research and minutely plan the
make-up required for each production. The medium — video, still or
film — also determines the kind of make-up to be done. Make-up for
the ramp is different from that for TV and that for TV is quite
different from that for film. Being a traditional male stronghold,
strangely there are hardly any women make-up artistes in the Indian
film industry. Beauticians who aspire to become TV or film make-up
artists should take up a course in cosmetology that focuses on how
the camera perceives the face under different kinds of lighting. A
good course in media make-up from a reputed beauty school such NIFT
(www.niftindia.com), NIFD (www.nifd.net), Pearl Academy of Fashion (www.pearlacademy.com),
Pivot Point India or VLCC Institute, www.vlccinstitute.com would be
a good starting point. Or else, you could train on-the-job under a
professional media make-up artist.
KPO needs technical know-how
with decision-making skills
Q Could
you please give me some details about the prospects for a fresh CA
in a KPO firm? I don't have any interest in auditing. Please tell me
what are the qualifications required to apply in a KPO. Is it the
same as BPO? — Jeetender Batra A Besides being a
hot BPO hub, India has rapidly scaled the value chain to emerge as
the most-preferred KPO destination. A CII study indicates that the
KPO industry is poised to grow at the rate of 46 per cent to touch a
whopping $17 billion by 2010, of which India will take the lion's
share of $12 billion. Nasscom predicts that India will bag 70 per
cent of the three lakh jobs created in the next five years.
Nonetheless, a lot of people confuse BPO with KPO, which stands for
Knowledge Process Outsourcing. KPO requires advanced logical and
technical know-how combined with decision-making skills, while at
the lower end of the spectrum are BPOs which rely on the simple
execution of standardised processes. To acquire domain expertise you
need higher level qualifications such as the CA, MBA, MBBS, law or
accountancy degree. So if you qualify the CA exam, you can
definitely apply to the high-end finance KPOs. The good news is
that of late, a number of CAs are migrating to this dynamic new KPO
sector. In fact the ICAI, with a membership base of over 1.30 lakh
CAs, may soon be hard pressed to meet the burgeoning demand for
fresh CAs. Financial KPO firms have been aggressively wooing CAs
with fatter pay packages and perks, as a result of which nearly 30
per cent of fresh recruits join the KPO sector. And let me assure
you that this trend is here to stay as the figure is expected to
touch 50 per cent over the next five years. During campus
recruitment held at the ICAI in March this year, 102 companies
handpicked 1,144 candidates from the institute, of which 459 joined
IT and ITeS firms. And don't fret if you are not cut out for
auditing. There is a veritable menu of KPO services you can choose
from e.g. business and technical analysis, legal services,
improvement in business cycles, assets record keeping &
verification, taxation consultancy, credit appraisal, business and
market research, supply chain appraisal, content development, IPR,
R&D, data analysis, management information system etc. With the
recent revision of the syllabus, another area that CAs have
significant expertise is in international accounts — an area which
is attracting a lot of offshore work. To make your mark in this
field, you must be proficient in computers. So in addition to MS
Office it would be advisable to learn an internationally relevant
accounting package. I hope your maths and English skills are decent.
ITeS majors such as Progeon and Genpact are some of the firms to
which you could apply. Cracking MAT
Q I am average student and I know I
cannot crack the CAT, so I was thinking of taking the MAT. Could you
please give me all the details regarding this exam. Is it as tough
as CAT? — Sujit Bindra A The Management Aptitude
Test (MAT) is conducted by the All India Management Association
(AIMA) for admission to a large number of second-rung management
schools. It is held four times a year on the Sunday of February,
May, September and December. The next exam is scheduled for 04
February 2007. Your MAT scores will be valid for one year.
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree. Usually, there is a minimum
percentage requirement in graduation, which is different for
different management institutes/ universities. For this, refer to
the prospectus of the particular institute. The test consists of
five sections: language comprehension; mathematical skills; data
analysis and sufficiency; intelligence and critical reasoning;
Indian and global environment. Each section consists of 40
questions, so you have a grand total of 150 minutes to complete 200
MC questions. Watch out there is negative marking for incorrect
answers. Although it is on similar lines as the CAT, the level of
difficulty for MAT is lower than that of the CAT. It is more
formula-based (if you have memorised the formulae, you'll do fine)
as compared to the CAT, which is entirely application- based. The
pattern is more or less predictable. If you crack 85-90 per cent,
consider it a good attempt. Practise the FAQs, kunjis and books for
maths and English. English is more grammar-based (analogies, match
the list, fill in the blanks), while CAT tests you on sentence
structure, logic and understanding the assumptions in the passage.
While MAT is more fact- based, the CAT is more
Except for the GK sections for which you may need to read up,
prepare a bit, perhaps the last week of November (however, not all
institutes that accept MAT scores, factor in this section). For
details: log onto: www.aima-ind.org. The application deadline is
January 19, 2007. Get charged up about energy management
Q I am keenly interested in energy
conservation and management. I will be completing my B. Tech degree
next year and would like to know the names of the institutes that
offer this course at PG level? — Kapilesh Kapur A
Energy shortage is one of the major impediments to economic growth.
With spiralling petro prices energy conservation has become a key
area of interest. There is an urgent need for qualified
professionals who can audit and handle energy efficiencies. Trained
professionals are recruited by the oil and gas industry. Here are
the names of some of the institutes that offer this
course University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehra Dun
www.upesindia.orgaCourses: 1) M. Sc in Energy Efficiency (2-year).
Eligibility: B. Tech or B. Sc (50per cent). 2) B. TEch: Applied
Petroleum Engg/Gas Engg Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu (www.smvdu.org)
offers M. Tech in Energy Mgt The course offers energy planning,
energy audit, and efficiency, alternate resources, demand and
supply, economic and environmental aspects and technology. You
could work in industry, academic and research institutions, banks,
UN and other international organisations. Eligibility: M. Sc
(Physics), BE/ BTech/ BArch (60 per cent) Devi Ahilya University,
School of Energy & Environmental Studies, Faculty of Engineering
Sciences, Khandwa Road Campus, Indore- 452017 (MP) (www.sees.dauniv.ac.in)
Courses: 1) M. Tech (Energy Mgmt) (6-Sem, Distance) 2) PG Advance
Diploma in Energy Auditing (3-Sem) Eligibility: For 1): BE / BTech
/ MSc (Physics, Electronics, Agriculture, Instrumentation, Maths
& Energy) (55 per cent). MBA in biotechnology
Q I have completed BAMS. However, I
am not interested in this field. I would rather branch out into
biotech. Am I eligible? What should I do? — Palak
Kalra University of Pune www.unipune.ernet.in
http://dms.unipune.ernet Deptt of Management Sciences, (PUMBA),
Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007 (Mah) Course: MBA (biotech). The
notification has appeared in the leading dailies. Eligibility: BSc
/ MSc (with biochemistry / biology / botany / chemistry /
microbiology / zoology / biotechnology / marine biology / life
sciences) / Bachelor's degree in agriculture / medicine / technology
/ Engineering/ ayurveda / pharmacy / veterinary science. Selection
is on the basis of ATMA Test to be held on 11 February 2007 followed
by GD and Interview. The application deadline is 28 April
2007 Amity University, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, NOIDA
(UP) Course: MBA (Biotech Mgt) Details: www.amity.edu Sociology in civil services exam
Q I plan to sit for the Civil
Services exam next year. I don't have a formal degree in sociology,
but would like to opt for it for both the Prelims and the Mains of
the CS exams. Is this a good choice? — Ratika Tulsiyan A
The youngest of the recognised social sciences, sociology spans an
entire gamut of themes that are an inextricable part of human life,
including marriage, family and kinship, social stratification social
change etc. As such no formal degree is required for opting for
sociology. Of late, sociology has become quite popular because it
is scoring and the curriculum prescribed by the UPSC is relatively
easy to grasp and interesting to study. But that doesn't mean you
can afford to slack off in any way. The syllabus is quite vast and
has been divided into 10 units, which for the purpose of study can
be further subdivided into three main categories namely concepts,
institutions and theories — all of which you must master before
taking the exam. Consult the from IGNOU's study material while
preparing for this exam. You should also be familiar with the works
of thinkers like August Comte, Karl Marx, Herbert Spencer, Emile
Durkhiem and Max Webber. The advertisement for the UPSC exam has
appeared in Employment News and leading national dailies. The prelim
exam will be held at various centres across the country on May 20,
2007. The application deadline is January 15, 2007 For further
details, contact: the Secretary, Union Public Service Commission,
Dholpur House, New Delhi 110011 or log on to: www.upsc.gov.in. Security scenario
Q I am a degree holder. I want to
join the SPG or NSG. Please tell me how I can join either of these
two groups — Devang Kumar A Recruits to Special
Protection Group (SPG) include the police and National Security
Guard (NSG) commandos. The officer cadre is mainly IPS Officers from
various state/central cadres. They are trained like the US Secret
Service. The Special Protection Group (SPG) is used for the
protection of VIP personnel such as the President, Prime Minister
and the members of his immediate family. The National Security
Guards (NSG) was raised by the Cabinet Secretariat under National
Security Guard Act of 1985. The NSG proudly wears the mantle of
being one of the finest counter-terrorist units in all of Asia.
Apart from providing security to VIP’s, conducts anti-sabotage
checks, and is responsible for neutralizing terrorist threats to
vital installations. Its missions include engaging terrorists in
specific situations, responding to piracy in the air and on the
land, and rescuing hostages in kidnap situations. The NSG is
divided between the Special Action Group (SAG) and the Special
Rangers Group (SRG). Top-notch recruits from Indian Army and
various police organisations are selected to join both these two
groups. Further studies in English
Q I have done M.A English. I want
to pursue M. Phil in English through correspondence. Please tell me
the universities that offer such programmes. — Manika A
Several universities offer M. Phil (English) through
correspondence: Kurukshetra University, Directorate of
Correspondence Courses, Kurukshetra 136119.
(www.kuk.ernet.in) Karnataka State Open University, Mysore;
(www.ksoumysore.com) Central Institute of English & Foreign
Languages, Deptt. of Distance Education, Hyderabad;
(www.ciefl.ac.in) Kakatiya University, School of Distance Learning
& Continuing Education, Warangal (AP);
(www.kuwarangal.com) Madurai Kamraj University, Directorate of
Distance Education, Madurai (TN) (www.mkuniversity.org) Mother
Teresa University, School of Distance Education, Kodaikanal (TN).
(www.motherteresauniv.org) The writer is a noted career consultant
Please send in your query, preferably on a postcard, along with your full name, complete address and academic qualifications to: Editor, Jobs and Careers, The Tribune, Sector 29, Chandigarh-160030, or at
careers@tribunemail.com
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A Not all actors or models are born with
flawless skin or perfectly chiselled looks, but professional makeup
can transform the girl-next-door into the proverbial swan. 
A I am afraid you are not eligible for M.Sc biotech.
Most M.Sc biotech programmes admit students of medicine, but it is
usually MBBS or BDS. However, if you are really interested in
biotech, you could apply for an MBA in biotechnology offered by the
following universities.
