choosing the right stream in class xith
TRANSCRIPT
Most students choose a stream because
of some general perceptions like…
• Requires high level of intelligence
• High prestige
• High scoring subjects
• Plenty of job opportunities
• An evergreen field
Science
• Safe option
• Family trend
• Less competitionCommerce
• Not good enough to study science or commerce
• No hard work required
• At least attain a degree
Humanities
And also because of….
…their parents’ aspirations
…traditionally well known
professions in their society
…choice of their friends or relatives
…inaccurate, incomplete and biased knowledge
The facts…
The intelligence level of students studying Humanities
or Commerce is same as a Science student
The career options for Humanities and Commerce
streams are enormous.
Humanities is a wide field of study, with extremely
interesting and mind-stimulating career options.
All Humanities subjects are as scoring as Science
subjects
Don’t select a stream which has more
career options, rather choose the one
which matches the child’s potential and
capabilities and will make him/her
happy.
Decision Making-
A Three Step Process
Assess oneself
Explore career options
Take guidance
Self Assessment/ Introspection
Strengths
Interests/Likings
Personal Attributes
Values
Aptitude (Through Aptitude Testing)
Which one do you want to be- or ?
Exploring Career Options
Learn about various job opportunities
Meet/speak to professionals from different fields
Weigh pros and cons
Choose those which match the child’s interests and capabilities
Search for all information about the options being considered
Take Guidance
Ask for help and guidance from…
career experts/counsellors
teachers
those who are in the job or profession you are
considering
And finally…
Let your children choose a stream that will make their educational journey……..
Passionate
Interesting and
Successful
CAREERS OPTIONS
CAREER OPTIONS FOR HUMANITIES (Also
common for Commerce and Science) ARMY
IAS/IPS/STATE GOVT
ADMN SERVICES
RBI
NABARD
LAW
BANKING
BANK PO
TOURISM
ANIMATION/FILM DESIGN
BBA/MBA
JOURNALISM
MASS COMMUNICATION
FASHION COMMUNICATION
FASHION DESIGNING
TEXTILE DESIGNING
INTERIOR DESIGNING
HOTEL MANAGEMENT
SOCIAL WORK
CONTENT WRITING
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
EVENT MANAGEMENT
CAREER OPTIONS FOR COMMERCE (Also
common for Science)
RBI
NABARD
ACTURIAL SCIENCES (MATHS)
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY
COMPANY SECRETARY
BANK PO
INVESTMENT BANKING
STOCKBROKING
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
MARKET RESEARCH ANALYST
FINANCIAL ADVISER (GOVT
AND PVT COMPANIES)
BUSINESS POLICY MAKING
FINANCE
CIVIL SERVICES
ARMY
BBA /MBA
RESEARCH/ PHD
TEACHING
CAREER OPTIONS FOR SCIENCE WITH MATHS
DEFENCE SERVICES(ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE)
B.E / B. TECH
ARCHITECTURE
AVIATION
STATISTICS
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
ETHICAL HACKING
MERCHANT NAVY
BSC/MSC
RESEARCH
CAREER OPTIONS FOR SCIENCE WITH
BIOLOGY
MBBS
BRANCHES OF MEDICINE LIKE DENTISTRY, AYURVEDA, HOMEOPATHY, ETC.
MICROBIOLOGY
BIOCHEMISTRY
ALLIED FIELDS LIKE NUTRITION, PHARMACOLOGY, BIOTECHNOLOGY
HORTICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
GENETICS
NEUROSCIENCE
FORENSIC SCIENCE
ENTOMOLOGIST
FOOD SCIENCES
ALLIED MEDICINE FIELDS LIKE PHYSIOTHERAPY, CLINICAL RESEARCH, AUDIOLOGY ETC
RESEARCH
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