Choosing the career that is right for you is more important than the right career. As such there is nothing like a right career anymore. Speaking in an Indian context – late into the ‘90’s you would practically want to do an undergraduate studies in technology as a stepping stone towards career paths. An engineering degree more often than not equipped you with the pre-requisite to get a decent paid job at the age of 21.

Management studies, gateway to PSU’s, Engineering services and Civil services almost invariably traveled through an engineering education. Even the toppers of various UPSC exams invariably came from one of the technology giants generally IITs. Career choices otherwise were very limited – not qualifying for an engineering seat was indeed a step back and umpteen capitation fee type education shops mushroomed to tap the excess demand for an engineering seat. Few of them indeed became good colleges but most of them were nothing more than commercial means to distribute engineering degrees to those privileged who otherwise missed the mainstream boat. In niche areas like medicine and law – opportunities were limited and by no means capable of handling all Indian aspirants. Continue reading Career Choices: How do you make them? →