A Mela In the times of Mall!

Recently YES in collaboration with University placement Cell JMI, participated in the Education Festival (Talimi Mela), held at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. It is a seven day community affair during which numerous cultural programs, exhibitions, university convocation etc are held. As part of the program a Mela is also organized where one can enjoy different kind of cuisines especially Mughlai, meet Book Publishers & distributors and see the work being done by different agencies/ departments in the field of education, craft, environment etc.
During the Mela, YES offered the following programs:

1. Conducted On the Spot Personality Tests.


2. Undertook registration for Aptitude & IQ Test, Skill development workshops.


3. Shown Films on different careers using Projector and TV.


4. Organized Quiz Completion in the evening

Response to the YES Program was overwhelming. thousands of people visited our stall hundreds of them benefited. you can see some glimpse of the event in the following video:

By the Grace of God, YES was successful in initiating the spark in the young minds that they can and should to do something worth while in their lives.

We continue to look forward to your blessings and good wishes for our program.

ASK A Question

"A black square box with 'ASK A QUESTION' tag attracted many eyes during confluence 2008"

This is not just an opening statement of this write up but a real scene at the stall of YES- Youth Enrichment Services, a not for profit organization concerned with youth development.
"Confluence 2008"- A Career & Placement Fair held on the days of 27th & 28th of August 2008, has been a very significant event for Jamia- the very first opportunity for students to put up their career queries and to be exposed to various career prospects.

Organisational stalls were the main attraction of the fair. The very first stall belonged to YES where a couple of volunteer were standing against the backdrop of YES & 'ask a question' box was kept on the table, inviting youngsters to put their queries about career etc. Every action consists of breaking the thin layer of hesitation & question, similarly the action started. Initially youngsters with a queer dithering look preferred to look at our stall from far, they agreed to hear what the volunteer had to say, which resulted into queries from many youngsters across all age groups.
From a happy go lucky Jeans clad college going to a simple Burqa clad lady, from a first year student who is interest in music but confused about career to students with specific question about MBA in disaster management. The number & variety of students goes on and on, in no time the box was filled with hundreds of queries, touching upon different problems of youth, career, counseling, placement, scholarships, fellowship and some philosophical too!

YES has been a great success not only in the event but in helping a large number of young, exuberant public to understanding the power of asking questions-the very start point of the process of problem solving.The whole event reminds me of a poster in Archie's with a caption- "Even EINSTEIN ASKED QUESTIONS…." Quit amusing…. but on a serious note, everybody has an Einstein inside.

Similarly every human has some innate ability & hidden potential, It is just a matter of developing it. If you want to cultivate your talent say YES to asking questions to others & asking questions to oneself.

Job Shadowing

A new tool for career search & planning- by Shadab Nazmi

“Should I do Bachelors in Business Administration or should I become a doctor or an engineer?” –That comes in everyone’s mind after high school, while choosing a career and it is toughest to decide a right career at that age. Job shadowing is a great solution used help kids decide about their career. What is job shadowing? Job shadowing is basically experiencing the real life professions under real professional people by spending hours or a day with them.

It is natural to select or reject the options for one’s life but the real challenge is to use one’s hobby and mould it into a career. And there are only a few people who get a chance to decide their career when they are a kid. Let’s take a common example of a normal kid who observes many happenings around him, sometimes he get fascinated towards air planes and wants to be a pilot or sometimes he likes cooking so he wants to make his career in cooking. To help him understand his type of career Job shadowing may be used.
Say for example Rajan wants to become a doctor as soon as he finishes his school, “After becoming a doctor, the life is real easy and comfortable.” Rajan is living in hallucination and he needs to know the reality, but he can’t easily figure out the real life experience of a doctor. Job shadowing will give him a chance to spend a day with a doctor and see his real life experience as a doctor. That will definitely help him see reality from close corners & understand life of being a real doctor. Same applies for all other career choices.

Job shadowing is really successful in European and American countries. For instance during summer time teen agers in Washington DC could be found in Suits and Ties, walking with a senator to experience the real life political situations and works. They work in the White House or in the Capitol Building with some congressmen to build up their political profile for their career in future. Besides, some teen agers can be found spending some time with a business man or with a teacher to build up their profile in their respective career choice.

Looking at the problem of choosing a career in India job shadowing would be a cost effective & efficient solution if applied in schools, where kids spend their most of the time. School can plot a day for kids to job shadow in their respective field of interest. It would be interesting to carve a project in English class or any other class where students could be asked to make a research paper or talk about his day while job shadowing. This would not only add interesting participatory stuff in the classes but will also teach students to learn more about different career choice.

Dare to exchange culture !

by Asma Yaqoob.

Friends, have you ever heard about Student Exchange Programs ?
These are programs in which a student, typically in secondary or higher education chooses to live in a foreign country to learn, among other things, language and culture. These programs are called 'exchanges' because originally the goal was an exchange of students between different countries.

Sometimes students live with a host family, who are usually unpaid volunteers and can be a traditional family, a single parent, or a couple with no children at home.

now days exchange programs have become very popular, it increase the participants' understanding and tolerance of other cultures, as well as improving their language skills and broadening their social horizons.

Luckily, YES have spotted out three shining stars who have set examples for others.
Shahdab Nazmi (18) and Iffat (16) form Jamia School went to US and Japan respectively under AFS Intercultural Program. Kabir (12) from Learnium School went to Turkey for Olympiad. He won the gold medal in it and added his contribution to our country’s pride.
These kids gave their maximum efforts and got selected. All three of them were provided complete scholarship to meet the expenses. Moreover, their school provided full help in getting their passport and visa in minimum duration.
They went there, shared their culture with rest of the world . and now they feel more confident and self dependent. They have rediscovered the world and themselves.

So…………. What are you waiting for? If you want it, start trying now. Fill your self with high spirits and energy and Dare to exchange!!

If you have any problems feel free to ask questions. send your mail to info@yes.org.in

1000$ for a Cartoon

Hurry! The countdown begins. Only twenty-four days remaining.

The deadline for the Southasian Cartoon Competition organised by Himal Southasian, the only regional magazine, published from Kathmandu, is approaching.

In every country, state, province, city, village and society as well as across Southasia, there is a dramatically growing divide. To explore the various aspects of this gulf, Himal invites cartoonists to submit works on the subject Dramatic Divide: The distance between the powerful and the powerless.

Established artists, wannabe cartoonists, new entrants and freelancers are all welcome, as long as the topic is relevant to Southasia.

A cash prize of USD 1000 will be awarded to the winning entrant, with USD 500 for the first runner-up, as well as publication of cartoons in Himal.

All short-listed candidates will receive citations. Winning candidates will also be flown to Kathmandu for the Southasian Cartoon Congress in November, where the prize will be announced.

The closing date for submission is Monday, 1 September.Visit www.himalmag.com for full details and regular updates on the competition.

Please contact surabhip@himalmag.com for queries.

Free Career Planning Course

So you want to plan your career. Actually by making this decision you have covered the half way. now you just need to click here to enroll in a free career planning course.

Remember that Career Choice is a huge decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. This five week email course will take you through the steps that will help you find the career that is right for you.

Go ahead !! and take the free email course.

Week 1: Self Assessment
Week 2: Exploring Occupations
Week 3: Finding the Perfect Match
Week 4: Setting Goals and Writing a Career Action Plan
Week 5: Next Steps

If there is any problem you can contact, Yunus at 09868597660 or email yunus@yes.org.in

10 Myths About Choosing Career

Do you think you know everything about choosing a career? Many people think they know the right way to go about picking an occupation, but they often wind up choosing a career that is unsatisfying. Here are ten myths of choosing a career along with resources that can help you make an informed decision.

-by Dawn Rosenberg McKay

1. Choosing a career is simple
   Actually, choosing a career is an involved process and you should give it the time it deserves. Career planning is a multi-step process that involves learning enough about yourself and the occupations which you are considering in order to make an informed decision.More: Choosing a Career: The Career Planning Process


2. A career counselor can tell me what occupation to pick
   A career counselor, or any other career development professional, can't tell you what career is best for you. He or she can provide you with guidance in choosing a career and can help facilitate your decision.More: Get Career Advice From a Pro


3. I can't make a living from my hobby
   Says who? When choosing a career, it makes perfect sense to choose one that is related to what you enjoy doing in your spare time, if you so desire. In addition people tend to become very skilled in their hobbies, even though most of the skill is gained informally.More: Make Your Hobby Work for You


4. I should choose a career from a "Best Careers" list
   Every year, especially during milestone years, i.e. the beginning of a new decade, there are numerous articles and books that list what "the experts" predict will be "hot jobs." It can't hurt to look at those lists to see if any of the careers on it appeal to you, but you shouldn't use the list to dictate your choice. While the predictions are often based on valid data, sometimes things change. Way too often what is hot this year won't be hot a few years from now. In addition, you need to take into account your interests, values, and skills when choosing a career. Just because the outlook for an occupation is good, it doesn't mean that occupation is right for you.


5. Making a lot of money will make me happy
   While salary is important, it isn't the only factor you should look at when choosing a career. Countless surveys have shown that money doesn't necessarily lead to job satisfaction. For many people enjoying what they do at work is much more important. However, you should consider earnings, among other things, when evaluating an occupation.More: Salary Surveys


6. Once I choose a career I'll be stuck in it forever
   Not true. If you are unsatisfied in your career for any reason, you can always change it. You'll be in good company. Many people change careers several times over the course of their lifetimes.


7. If I change careers my skills will go to waste
   Your skills are yours to keep. You can take them from one job to another. You may not use them in the exact same way, but they won't go to waste.More: Transferable Skills


8. If my best friend (or sister, uncle, or neighbor) is happy in a particular field, I will be too.
   Everyone is different and what works for one person won't necessarily work for another, even if that other person is someone with whom you have a lot in common. If someone you know has a career that interests you, look into it, but be aware of the fact that it may not necessarily be a good fit for you.


9. All I have to do is pick an occupation... Things will fall into place after that
   Choosing an career is a great start, but there's a lot more to do after that. A Career Action Plan is a road map that takes you from choosing a career to becoming employed in that occupation to reaching your long-term career goals.More: Career Action Plans


10. There's very little I can do to learn about an occupation without actually working in it.
    While first hand experience is great, there are other ways to explore an occupation. You can read about it either in print resources or online. You can also interview those working in that field.

Tea for technology

दोस्तों सलाम,

मैं बहुत खुश हूँ की कल रात हमारी टी फॉर टेक्नोलॉजी की पहली मीटिंग हुई आज जब मैं हिन्दी टाइपिंग प्रयोग करने बैठा तो बहुत मज़ा आया ये तो सच में बहुत आसान हैं , अब मुझे कभी भी हिन्दी टाइप करने वालो के नखरे नहीं झेलने पड़ेंगे http://www.hindyugm.com/ पर रोमन इंग्लिश को हिन्दी में लिखने का ये औजार बहुत ही कारामद है अब देखिये न सिर्फ़ पाँच मिनट मैं ये चिठ्ठा तयार हो गया इग्लिश मैं टाइप करने मैं ये मज़ा नही आता !
चलिए अब मैं आपको 'Tea for technology' के बारे में बताता हूँ कुछ अरसे से ये ख्याल मेरे मन मैं कुलबुला रहाथा की आजकल टेक्नोलॉजी इतनी तेज़ी से बदल रही है की हर किसी को लगातार सीखना ज़रूरी है मगर रोज़मर्रा की दोड़ धूप मैं इतना वक्त ही नही मिलता की खास तौर से कहीं जा के सीखें मन में ये सवाल उठा की ऐसा क्या करें की हमारी रफ्तार टेक्नोलॉजी की रफ्तार के साथ मिल जाए और इससे सीखना कुदरती लगे ?अब ये तो सब ही जानते हैं की जितनी अहम और मजे दार बातें चाय की प्याली के साथ होती हैं, वैसी भारी भरकम 'वर्कशॉप' वाली मीटिंग मैं नही होतीं और सीखने सिखाने का जो अम्ल है वो मज़ेदार ही होना चाहिए तो साहब जन्म हुआ 'टी फॉर टेक्नोलॉजी' का कल पहली मीटिंग हुई हम पाँच दोस्त चाय की दुकान पे मिले और हमारे साथी सुहैल आज़म ने http://www.hindyugm.com/ के बारे मैं बताया मैंने आज सुबह प्रोयग किया और यह चिटठा लिख दिया प्रयोग बहुत ही सफल रहा, अपने ख्यालों को ज़ाहिर करने केलिए मुझे हिन्दी टाइपिंग का सहारा मिल गया टी फॉर टेक्नोलॉजी की अगली मीटिंग का इन्तिज़ार मुझे बेसब्री से रहेगा

मजे करें और लिखते रहें,

यूनुस

Get that dream job

I saw this article by Sugatha Menon on web, go through it if you want to improve your resume to Get that dream job!


Your resume is your passport to the job of your dreams. It’s the best example of a ‘first impression being the last impression’ Since you will be judged, questioned, accepted or rejected on the basis of these few sheets of paper, you jolly well make sure you get it right! Here are some tips that will help you in framing a perfect resume


1.Follow a sensible sequence: Your resume should start with personal information and then move on to academics and finally work experiences. Make sure of the right order. Don’t have personal information popping in the middle of experience. The information provided should be crisp, yet one that gives the prospective employer a fair idea about you. You could also give a very brief description of your experience right under your name, this is case of jobs that are advertised for large numbers. In such cases resumes will not be given too much attention, something like this will catch the employer’s attention and your resume could get selected.
2.Use graphics and colours: Graphics and colours especially if your desire is to get into a creative field will create a great impression. But there’s a catch here. It has to be superlative! The graphics and the use of colours you display on your resume will be akin to your work portfolio, a showcase of your talent. It can make or break you. So unless you are confident of showing your best, don’t attempt this one. Also do not go overboard. If the resume is too distracting it will fail to hold anyone’s interest.
3.Highlight your strengths: Don’t feel shy. Brag about your achievements. Your resume is your personal advertisement, you have to make it impressive. Highlight your achievements using ‘corporate speak’ Identify the key words in your line of work and use the words to make the right impression. But be crisp, don’t go beyond 4-5 lines. You got to save some answers for the interview too! If you are a fresher, restrict your resume to a page or two at the most.
4.Be honest: Remember what you write in your resume can be verified easily, so don’t fall into the ‘lie’ trap. It will cost you your reputation! Have ready answers for everything mentioned in your resume, period of experience in your last job, pay, the person you worked under.
5.Have your goal/ambition listed in your resume: This will create a favourable impression about you as a person who thinks ahead. It is important here to see that your goals don’t sound selfish, include the interests of the company also in your goal.
6.Have impressive references don’t just list names, explain how they’ve influenced you: Make sure you give out the right numbers and also inform the references about them being on your resume so they are prepared to answer any questions about you. This is however not mandatory for all resumes. You could list references on a separate sheet and hand it over only in case you are asked for it.
7.Be smart: Understand and anticipate the needs of the company you are applying to and accordingly tweak your resume. If you have contacts in the industry, tap them for useful information.
8.Number game: Wherever possible quantify your experiences, budgets you’ve worked with, revenues you’ve brought in, number of products you’ve worked with. This will be effective in measuring your progress.
9.Make your resume action oriented: Use a lot of action verbs in your copy. Show yourself as a person who gets things done, who solves problems…Let your energy and drive show in your words.
10.Justify your expected salary: Be prepared for the question of why you ought to be paid what you ar asking for. So anticipate this while framing your resume and make sure it contains all the justification for the expected salary. Paint your achievements and abilities in the right shades.
11.Go through your resume several times: Make sure your resume is 100 per cent error free. Have it proofread several times by your friends to make sure the punctuations etc are in place. A resume with errors smacks of shoddiness.

Lost Kids need your help

One of my Childline friend have forwarded me this- please inform on the given numbers if you have any information about these kids.

Three children are missing from Rustampur, Gorakhpur. Their names are Ashirvad Tripathi, Siddharth Singh and Prashant Mishra. All three are residents of the same colony. Their photographs are as per attachment. FIR has been lodged with the local police.

contact address : Parvati Nagar Colony,PO - Shivpuri New Colony,

Near Azad ChowkRustampur, Gorakhpur Contact numbers are:0551-6800969,

09839331120, 09795122990, 09794073378

Unfit for regular Schools? Try Open School!!

They say that Education is the basic ingredient required for success and a good schooling is must for good education, But what if one can't go to the regular schools? and there could be numerous reasons for that, sometimes funds, age, culture restrictions so on and so forth.
Don't worry, here is a good News for all such people.

They can take online admission in The National Institute of Open Schooling. Established in 1989 it was earlier known as National Open School. I personally know many young people who took advantage of this facility and opportunity.

These were grown up Boys, Initially missed or dropped out from school or never went to school and when they realised the importance of School, it was too late! they were above age!

thanks to the National Open School which helped them out.


Now things have become more easier after the launched ONLINE ADMISSIONS for secondary & Sr. Secondary level. The last date for admissions this year is 16th August with out late fees. for more information you can log on to: www.nios.ac.in

YES Volunteers !

Do you know that you can be a part of YES as a volunteer ???

YES off course !!! thats what our two new volunteers did by designing our poster. Tell us if you would like to be part of YES, for instance you can send us stories poetry or images for our newsletter. we would be happy to publish your products with your name.

As for now its my pleasure to share YES poster designed by Faisal & Ashish, both of them are studying fine arts.

Mission admission

Attending Mission admission seminar organized by Times of India was really an eye opener for me. It was organized to address the admission related queries of students in Delhi. There were many speakers in the seminar but most enriching was the session of Mrs. Pervin Malhotra. renowned career counselor & writer. I was amazed by her energy & sincere responses to the audience. Her session helped me understand the enormous pressure that parents & students goes through while opting for a course , career or college.

I was shocked to see the number of questions that were asked during her sessions . The audience was very concern about careers & courses and most of the questions were regarding choice of colleges in Delhi University. As if life ends if one did not get admission in North campus.
Mrs. Pervin Malhotra said that the tragedy of our society is that there are more than 4000 careers option even then parents & children only think about MBA, engineering & Medicine. This result in a rat race and ultimately the potential of each & every individual are not realized to the fullest.

She also said that looking at the “Bher chal for Commerce courses in North campuses” it is very liberating for students securing Marks below 75%. Because then they focus on their interests & not on top colleges. Keen on motivating young aspirants to introspect & find 'their cup of tea', She repeatedly ask them to enroll in which ever colleges they are getting admission. This will enlarge their safety net and Later on the can pursue their interest in PG courses she said. She also encouraged audience to take Interest & aptitude tests to determine their career.

On one hand there were anxious students who were disappointed that they did not get marks as per the cut off lists of top colleges, on the other hand there were students who had above 95% and still worrying about courses in they should opt in higher colleges. Ms Malhotra also shared that every year she gets at least three calls of IITians, who have done IIT but don’t want to pursue a career in it.

The session also invoked insights about mushrooming private colleges, There was a smart student who used Orkut network to research about the quality of courses in animation institutes , a very good strategy to get a first hand feedback from the existing students of a college or institute.

In short students & their parents worried about their careers should not go after what is’ HOT ‘ as per the media & advertisements rather they should decide upon the interest of the students . There are various web based platforms like http://www.missionadmission.inor other social media sites that can help in a real picture of the course and its market value.

Mrs. Pervin malhotra can be contacted at http://www.careerguidanceindia.com 011-29836470/80

Portal for Admission News

Admission fever is on and students are crazy about finding right information about courses & colleges. while searching the net I came to know about www.admissionnews.com
This is my first recommendation to students searching for right information on net.

Admission news is India’s largest portal on information pertaining to admission to various courses career. It spans over a wide range of information on admissions after +2. It aims in providing all the information like fees, deadlines, availability of application all at one glance. It is thus a vital Indian educational portal which leads you to all available career options, a comprehensive list of all colleges and universities (government and private) with details such as campus, course information, student services etc. It provides concise and complete information to every aspiring student about Indian colleges, universities covering Post-graduate and Graduate careers in various subjects - making it the most comprehensive Portal on Indian Education.