Yqworld.com has pen down top 7 tips on to how to accomplish your goals

1.  Define your goal- You should set goal which are realistic and be very clear about your goals. You should know where you want to end up before start working on your goal.

2. One thing at a time- Don’t try to set too many goal at one. Try and keep one goal and make sure you don’t rush up doing too many things at once. It does tend to happen that one gets over enthusiastic after defining their goal that they take up too many things losing focus and failing  to see the clear goal and get confused.

3. Tell your close friends- Once you sent your goal tell it to your close friends and family and ask for their suggestions and feedback. Knowing that someone cares and knows about your goal really charges one up.

4. Break down your goal in to small mini goals- It is always good to break down your goal into small mini goals and then work on it which makes it easier to reach the main goal. Project your goal in different small parts and work your way on each one of them to reach your goal in proficient way.

5. Start small, but start- One should always at least start working towards their goal. Start with small steps it doesn’t matter if they are very small step what is important here is to start and get yourself moving towards your goal. Don’t need to spend your whole day but spend some time in a day working on your goal. First step is always difficult to take but once you get in motion it becomes really easy to work on it and gets into the flow.

6. Avoid procrastination- Don’t let laziness get you. Make sure you follow a routine and not postponed your exercise. If you fail in doing something then don’t give up hope and work on it again from start. Procrastination is a disease and one should avoid it, it is a very big reason for project failure.

7. Be flexible- Be flexible and adjust to the changes required to reach your goal. Try alternative ways to reach your goal don’t just stick to original plan if it is not working. One should be open to suggestions  and take experts opinion if feel necessary.

So results are out and still searching the whole house to find your certificates. Don’t know which all documents/ certificate you’ll require for admission? Well we yqworld.com have list down the documents and certificate that you should keep with you during admission period.

* Passport size photographs: It is must to keep at least 10-15 passport size photographs with you during the time of admission because almost every college asks for 2-6 photos. So go and get yourself clicked.

* Attested mark sheet and passing certificate of your Class X examination: Once you get your result and passing certificate you should get its Xerox and get it attested. You can get your copy attested form your local authority or from a qualified CA, you can also get it attested at your school as well. Colleges ask for attested copy of your result during the submission of form and original during the final admission but you need to show your original mark sheet during form submission.

* Proof of date of birth: There are some colleges which require your Birth certificate. Even your school leaving certificate will work as your age proof and proof of date birth.

* Domicile certificate/ residential proof or certificate: Colleges likes NITs which have state wise quotes may ask you for your residential proof/ certificate. You can get this certificate from your local authorities. Other documents like Ration card Xerox, electric city bill also work as your residential proof. So keep all this documents ready during the time of admission.

* Provisional certificate: Provisional certificate is required if you are applying to colleges outside your state. You will have to get this provisional certificate from the board of the state you are applying in. Candidates who are from ISC or CBSE boards who are applying for admission in state universities will also need to have provisional certificate.

* Caste certificate: If you applying under OBC/ ST quota or under any other quota then you need to provide your caste certificate.

* Gap students: If you had taken a gap of year or two in between your studies then you need to show some proof for what did you do in those gap years and will also require to obtain an affidavit from court.

* Proof of physically challenged: You should keep your physically challenged certificate with you if you applying under handicap quota.

* Other certificate: You should keep all your other certificate that you acquire during your school days with you , certificates for extracurricular activities, sports etc, because there are many colleges which have such quotas. So it is every important you make a proper folder for all your certificate and keep it with you during the time of admission.

Are you ready for the next phase of your career? This step will decide your future, admission time is said to be very critical time in a students life and you have to make sure that you are well prepared for it. Keep your admission documents ready and make sure you have everything in place. Though we now have online admission it is still not a very smooth admission process. You will have to run from college to college to collect and submit your admission form. So it is said that you list down the potential colleges you want to take admission in and keep the required documents ready.

Do your bit of research on colleges and courses. You could search for the college information online (on YQ World) or ask ex students of the colleges and university and get complete detail on colleges and courses that they are offering. Doing a back ground study about the college is very important to make your career decision.

Although you can’t avoid the percentage factor to identify colleges and courses to choose, don’t let that be the only benchmark for your decision. What is important here is your interest and skills you will build by undergoing a professional course. An aptitude test can help figure out what interests you, understand and explore your interest, strength and weakness. Think twice about what you really want to pursue as your career in future.

Course: If the course you choose to take is critically important then it is very crucial for you to select the best college for that particular course. There are colleges and university specially known for their courses and faculties. Strong foundation in traditional course will give you option of wider range of applied courses with greater ease. However if you plan to take up contemporary career path lets say MBA, then you can do that by taking any course and if you want to pursue a specialist career like physicist then it is important to start right from now.

College: If you are a creative person then you could choose a college which is good and known for its extracurricular activities. Make the most out of the college life, interact with peers, network and see if there are any internship and placement that could hone your skills even further and prepare you for corporate world. Employers today have a great emphasis on candidate’s portfolio, college achievement and on their communication skills than just the specialization in the domain.

Not made it to the college you desire? Don’t be disappointed if you don’t get into a college of your choice. What is important to begin with is if you have identified the course of your interest, colleges get their image from the prospects of their own students and it’s up to you to build the same. Have a positive set of mind and don’t let that affect your much.

Don’t get panicky if you failed to get that 90 percent dream score in Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) Class 12 exams. Skill-based vocational courses could be the mantra for average performers in board exams, according to career counsellors.

Leading counsellors think that students with average scores in board exams can follow their heart and pursue their dreams rather than going for conventional courses. They say that the vocational courses are more in demand these days for they help in honing student’s skills.

Students in the band of 60 to 80 percent marks can go for language courses, jewellery designing, interior designing, travel and ticketing, animation, computer designing, event management, journalism, radio jockey, fashion designing — and the list goes on.

After doing these skill based courses, students will get hands-on experience which will add on to their professional experience. Besides, they can go for routine courses through distance learning from IGNOU or other private universities. These students will be better equipped to play the role of multi-taskers and can do very well in their lives.

The CBSE in its counselling manual has also appealed to students that board results are not the ultimate decisive factor in their lives and it is more important to choose the next options.

‘Find out and update with wide and varied career choices. Invariably the decision should not be based or influenced by the friends. For an average performer or below average, skill-based vocational courses are best choice,’ the manual said.

Source: Andhracafe.com

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There is nothing to be dejected about even if you score lesser marks in board exams. If you are not able to get admission in the desired stream, relax. For example if you have to settle down for a commerce stream due to low marks, don’t panic. Excel in commerce subjects and try to make up for the loss. Bring good results and get the best qualification in that particular stream. You can pursue CA or ICWA that can fetch you excellent career opportunities.

Marks can never be a real judge for an individual’s talent and caliber and a student can perform exceptionally well in his career despite his less score in the school. One must believe in oneself.

Here is an example of a girl who Jyoti Dudhecha who battled depression for over a month when she scored only 60% in her Class X exams. “I overcame my dejection and am now working as a successful teacher while pursuing the course of company secretary. I have started earning early and saved myself from the struggle of spending years and money, had I opted for medical science,” she says.

Psychiatrists say that it is all right to feel dejected if your result is not up to the mark. Just do not consider it to be the end of life. It is more important to look ahead and learn from mistakes.

If you’ve ever put together a jig-saw puzzle and found a piece missing, you know how frustrating it can be to find you don’t have a complete picture. Career decision-making is much like that jig-saw puzzle. While it has fewer pieces, you still need all of them to have the full picture.

In career decision-making, there are, essentially, three main puzzle pieces necessary to complete the picture of a career that will be a good fit: your personality, your interests, and your abilities.

Your personality, the description of what kind of a person you are, is an essential first piece of the puzzle. Do you like to work by yourself or with others? Are you a detail person, or one who focuses on the big picture? Do you like making decisions? Are you a self-starter or someone who works best with a little direction? What about your moral and ethical values? Knowing the type of person you are is essential if you want a career that will allow you to be yourself and do things that fit your personality.

Recognizing what interests you is another important piece of the puzzle. What things spark your interest? Do you like taking things apart and putting them back together? Do you enjoy working with people, or ideas, or physical things? What academic subjects most interest you? Why does a particular career interest you? What do people in that field do that you think you’d find interesting?

Finally, we come to abilities. What are you capable of doing or learning to do? Answering that question can be difficult. Many people underestimate their talents and abilities, and this can cause them to rule out something they’d like to do, simply because they don’t think they can attain the level of expertise needed. But it’s important to remember no one enters any career as an expert. Building a career is somewhat like building a house - as one brick after another is placed on a foundation, a house begins to take shape. That also means it’s important to be realistic about your abilities. Don’t sell yourself short, but also don’t choose a career for which you have little aptitude and for which the learning process truly seems overwhelming.

Career planning requires an understanding of the concerned person (the candidate) in terms of interest, academic potential, personality, talents & aptitudes, values, expectations and resources of the candidate.

As we have said earlier Personality plays a major role in Career planning.

Holland Personality Type Test is a test which assess personality dimensions and requires only 10 minutes..

These personality types can be described as:

1. Conventional Type: like working with data, have numerical ability, carry out tasks in detail, and adhere to instructions and rules. Professions: Finance, Accounting, Banking, Actuarial etc.
2. Realistic Type: interested in outdoor and athletic activities, have mechanical ability & a technical orientation; work with objects /machines, plants or animals. Professions: Engineering, Technicians, etc.
3. Investigative Type: like thinking, organising, analysing, investigating & solving problems; has a scientific outlook. Professions & subjects: Research, Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Economist, General Medicine, Chemistry, etc. workers etc
4. Artistic Type:  creative, emotional, impulsive, like to have their own way and are innovative. Professions: Journalists/, writers, actors, Musicians, Photographers, Copywriters Designers etc.
5. Social Type: like interpersonal interactions, people & service oriented, are sociable. Professions: Therapists, Counsellors, Dieticians, Teachers, Social etc.
6. Enterprising Type:  likes to influence others and be a leader, outgoing by nature. Professions: Self employment, Managers, Law, Public Relations, etc

This could be the first step of career guidance. This could change at later stage as the age increases and with different experiences.

(Article contributed by YQ user Pradnya Kelkar)