Career Options in "Psychology"

Psychology, the scientific study of the mind and behavior, opens the door to a multitude of intriguing and rewarding career paths. Whether you're fascinated by understanding human behavior, eager to help others, or interested in the intersection of mental health and well-being, a career in psychology can offer a fulfilling journey. In this blog post, we'll explore various career options within the field of psychology, shedding light on the diverse opportunities available for those who embark on this captivating path.

1.   Clinical Psychologist: Clinical psychologists are perhaps the most well-known professionals in the field. They work directly with individuals, couples, and groups to assess and treat mental health disorders. 

2.   Counseling Psychologist: Similar to clinical psychologists, counseling psychologists work to help people overcome emotional and psychological challenges. 

3.     School Psychologist: For those passionate about education and the well-being of students, a career as a school psychologist may be the perfect fit. 

4.   Industrial-Organizational Psychologist: If the dynamics of the workplace intrigue you, a career as an industrial-organizational psychologist might be the right choice. 

5.    Forensic Psychologist: For those with an interest in the intersection of psychology and the legal system, a career as a forensic psychologist offers an exciting path. 

 

The field of psychology is vast and diverse, offering a myriad of career options that cater to different interests and passions. Whether you aspire to work in a clinical setting, educational institution, or corporate environment, psychology provides a solid foundation for understanding human behavior and addressing the complex challenges individuals face. As you embark on your journey in psychology, consider exploring various specializations to find the career path that aligns with your personal and professional aspirations. Remember, the world of psychology is ever-evolving, and your role as a psychologist can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and communities.

Career in HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

Today, cooking and other services in the hospitality industry is a high flying career option. The skills of a chef today have become very modern and now combine passion, creativity and hard work for the art of cooking. To cater to the ever–growing hospitality industry and demand for professional and competent chefs, courses in food processing, catering technology and other relevant areas are being offered by different Universities/institutions and also the Hotel chains..

he hierarchy of chefs in hospitality industry is something like this:

• Executive Chef - He is in control of everything inside the kitchen including menu creation, personal management and business aspects.
• Sous Chef - He is the assistant chef and looks after menu-planning, costing and ordering.
• Expeditor - They usually make sure that the food is plated in time for the waiters to serve orders.
• Cooks and Assistants - They do assistance in various activities in the kitchen and other Departments in the Restaurant/Hotel

Courses

Following Courses are offered in hospitality and catering industry:-

• a)     -Specialized Certificates Courses
• b)     -Diploma Courses
• c)     -Bachelors courses
• d)     -Postgraduate courses
• e)     -MBA in Hospitality Management

Eligibility Criteria

For seeking admission to Certificate, Diploma and Bachelors courses is 10+2 and for PG courses is Bachelors courses

Job Prospects

After completion of a diploma or the certificate course in Hotel Management, one can join a hotel as an intern or cannot for apprenticeship after 10+2 directly. A trained chef with experience has many employment avenues in Hotels/restaurants, air catering, food processing companies, confectioneries, and corporate catering all require chefs. 

Chef Pay Package

Graduates become trainees, who after being trained are paid about between Rs.7,000 - Rs.10,000. Pay increases with experience.

Institutes/Universities

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (21 centres located in New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Calcutta, Chandigarh, Chennai, Goa, Gurdaspur, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Srinagar and Thiruvananthapuram & other places) provide various courses in the hospitability industry. Besides various Universities/Institutes & Management Institutes also offer various courses  in Hospitality industry.

Career in CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY

Chartered Accountancy is a dynamic, challenging and rewarding profession. With the rapid growth in economy, careers in finance and accounts have gained tremendous popularity and demand. Chartered Accountancy Course is a professional course in Accounting, with the enactment of the Chartered Accountants Act in 1949 and in the same year The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) was formed. The Institute is both an examining and a licensing body which is responsible to conduct the Chartered accountancy (CA) Course and issue of licence to the pass-outs. The course involves both theoretical education and practical training which run simultaneously for a period of three years which equips a student with knowledge, ability, skills and other qualities required of a professional accountant.

A Chartered accountant is one who is specialised in accounting, auditing and taxation. He also serves as a management and corporate caretaker. In recent times, accountancy has become popular as a profession. The services of a CA is required in money matters even in a small business . Moreover according to the Company Act only CA's in professional practice are allowed to be appointed as auditors of companies in India. A chartered accountant is a person who is accepted as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) after having passed the Final examination of the Chartered accountancy course conducted by the institute. 

CA programme is a professional course which has three sections namely, Common Proficiency Test (CPT); Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC) and Final Course. The registration for CPT and IPCC is open throughout the year. A student may register at any time during the year. However, as the examinations will be held twice a year in May and November, it is necessary that a student must register at least ten months before the examinations. After passing the Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC) candidates are eligible for registration as articled clerks/ audit clerks for practical training. Computer Training Programme, i.e. 100 hours Information Technology is compulsory for the candidates who wish to register themselves as auditor clerk. Students can undergo this programme while pursuing CPT or IPCC. Articled clerk is a trainee attached to a practicing chartered accountant under a Deed of Articles for the duration three years. During this period the articled clerk will also need to continue studies for the CA exam. An audit clerk is a person who has served as a salaried employee for a minimum period of one year under a practicing chartered accountant. During the training period, candidates would be required to work in different areas learning the basics of auditing and taxation. This training enables them to learn the technical details of the job as well as to get an idea of the working environment of the profession.

The scope for this lucrative career is bright in an economically developing nation like ours and as such the career can be termed as challenging and rewarding for competent professionals in the field.

Career in Architecture

Architecture means the art and science of designing buildings and other physical structures. However, over the past few years the concept has changed into a wholly different form or appearance from dealing in urban design and landscape architecture to construction of furniture.

 

COURSES

Aspiring architects need either a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (BArch) or Diploma in Architecture. The basic eligibility criterion for BArch courses is class XII or equivalent, from a recognised board/university with a minimum of 50% in science subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics). Besides, the candidate needs to clear an architecture entrance examination. These days at the undergraduate level, architecture students are also given an overview of areas related to architecture -  such as urban or rural planning, interior design, urban design, transport planning, landscape design, urban or building conservation, design of sustainable buildings, construction management, architecture theory, history and pedagogy, etc. Besides educational qualifications, a person should possess observation skills, creativity, analytical and mathematical ability etc. to succeed as an architect.

·         Specialisations such as building sciences, building material engineering, project management, urban planning, urban design, landscape architecture, environment planners, software related disciplines  have emerged in this field and are more lucrative.

CAREERS IN PHARMACY

Knowledge and training in Pharmaceutics offers a wide array of career options to the students. Traditionally a qualification in pharmacy was associated with a lifetime career as a chemist helping the doctor in the hospital or chemist show.  The programme is no longer confined to the laboratories or classrooms and goes beyond the curriculum. The career options after the programme are also immense.  Contrary to popular perception, a career in pharmacy is not only challenging but lucrative.

Four year B Pharm programme and two year M.Pharma programme gave me an in-depth insight into the subject matter related to pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry, which gives benefits to the society at large.

Career options after completing B Pharm or M Pharm

·         Teaching - B Pharm - First Class students are eligible to teach as lecturers in the D Pharm programme, where as M Pharm, First Class students can get a lecturer’s job in pharmacy degree colleges. 

·         Pharmacist – Being in the health-related field, the B Pharm graduate can be Health-system Pharmacist or Hospital Pharmacist or Community Pharmacist.  

·         Quality Assurance Health Manager

·         Medical Transcription 

·         Analytical Chemist of Quality Control Manager

·         Sales and Marketing – Can work as Sales and Marketing manager for marketing and introduction of various drugs.

·         Clinical Research - B Pharm/ M Pharm degree holders can take up career in clinical research.

·         Data Manager - A pharmacist can seek employment as “Data Manager” to store the data in the computer and process it using software developed for the purpose.

·         Regulatory Manager  - A pharmacy graduate can work as “Regulatory Manager”(RM) in companies in companies and contract research organisation.

·         Career in Regulatory bodies - A Pharmacist can be absorbed in the Regulatory bodies like Food and Drug Administration.

·         The B Pharm Science programme is considered as a paramedical programme.  The B Pharm Science graduates can therefore work in hospitals as hospital pharmacist or community pharmacist in medical establishments.