Jobs in India

An embedded system is basically a computer which can execute assigned tasks. Embedded systems are present in most of the devices which we use these days and act as there controlling units. Embedded systems can be divided into two types; they are micro controllers and microprocessors. A microprocessor generally executes single and specific tasks, whereas a microcontroller can do a number of jobs. A microcontroller is often called the extended version of a microprocessor. A microprocessor basically comprises of all the functions of a central processing unit on a single integrated chip. The first microprocessors were invented in the early 1970’s which were used for simple applications like electronic calculators. Later further developments were made and microprocessors were used for applications such as printers, terminals and various kind of automation. All this happened within a matter of no time. Microprocessors for a long period have been made out of small and medium level integrated chips which consisted of the equivalent of a few to few hundreds of transistors.

Now the consolidation of whole of the CPU onto a single chip has decreased the cost of processing capability to a great extent. With more and more improvements each time the microprocessor has become the integral part of devices like super computers, laptops etc. the microprocessor indirectly operates the various part of the computers. The instrumentation area uses the microprocessors to a great extent. Therefore digital and microprocessor jobs have opened up new avenues in one’s career.

The microprocessor industry is very ambitious in a strong way. For nearly 40 years the chip developers have been working on one task of compressing as many transistors as possible onto a single chip. There are a lot of design challenges involved in all this. The demand for microprocessor is also changing. For example the need for personal computers has increased, number of mobile devices being sold has leaped in the past decade; there is a lot of increase in the number of broadband connections available these days. All this has led to the need for microprocessors which are highly efficient to be increased.

People who want to pursue there career in this particular field should have the basic knowledge about the morphological concepts of a basic microprocessor. He should also be aware of control systems which are established on microprocessor. Here you will get a chance to add to the growth of advanced logic, new technologies, different methodologies etc. The main requirement to get into a job like this is 4 years of bachelors’ degree with a background of VLSI, having an idea about the custom hi-speed layout or logic development. The candidate should have a proper knowledge about the fundamentals of VLSI and related subjects like circuits and logic families.

A collection or set of programs which allows you to modify, store and obtain information from a database is what actually a database software does or in other words it is also called data base management. Databases are the chosen methods of storage for huge multi client applications, where synchronization between many clients are required. With offshore software outsourcing growing constantly and the number of software companies growing in number, database software technology offers a widespread opportunity. Data is certainly the most important resource which helps any organization in its day to day procedures. Companies have enormous amount of data to deal with and in most cases it is the confidential data which you deal with. So it becomes extremely important to keep a track of daily data or information.

The word database refers to structured compilation of data or records which is stored in a system. Important attributes of a database software are indexing, replication, security and locking. Indexing can be used by the databases to enhance their speed and this feature has advanced incredibly since its early uses in the 1950s and 1960s.An index speeds up access to data and also ensures unique reference to individual records. Another important aspect is creation of a copy of the data or records in real time. There are instances when accidentally important records are deleted. So it is important that you create a back up file and the replication feature of this software can be used to do this. The third feature i.e the security protects the public from unauthorized disclosure of private data held on the databases.

This software also allows the user to put a lock on any aspect of a database which helps in maintaining integrity of the information by making sure that only a single user at a given time can amend the data. There are many applications of this software like computerized library, flight reservation system, automated teller machines, computerized inventory systems etc. Apart from the data model, databases also tries to carry out database transaction. It ensures that all our transactions are carried out safely and according to the ACID rules. It also makes sure that no committed transactions are lost while undoing terminated transactions.

Database software technology companies provide strategies and solutions to help their clients to be successful in attaining their goals. Individuals can get database software technology jobs in companies like Aptara, Google, Microsoft, IBM , Long jump etc. This job needs special qualifications. One can become a software engineer and has to take admission into one of the related jobs following his or her schooling. Apart from the technical skills the candidate should have very good communication, automation, documentation skills and the capability to work frequently varying ambiance.

Considering the current growth rate, it is estimated that there will be a requirement of 50,000,00 computer professional professionals by the year 2012. This estimation is made on the basis of IDC-Nasscom McKinnsey survey. As industries and companies are fostering new suave technologies, the need for the computer professionals is increasing. Computer design and affiliated services extension will create many job opportunities.

There will be a huge requirement of computer system analysts, computer scientists and database administrators. Software companies are already recruiting skilled people in large numbers. Computer professionals are more tempting than hot cakes for the computer related industries. The numbers of available software jobs are increasing in folds. Many multinational companies and Indian companies are in tremendous requirement human resources. India is the major manpower resource provider for most of the software companies.

Scope for jobs:
Computers are invading into every industrial sector like automobile, chemical, process oriented and product oriented. computers are extensively being used in military, research, space organizations and aeronautics. Highly skilled professionals are required by these sectors. Software companies all over the world are recruiting thousands of software professionals; there will more requirements of software professionals in the coming years.

Types of computer jobs:
Software programmer
They write codes in computer languages to solve a given problem. They are required to use their logical and problem solving skills.

Data communication Network analyst and analyst
As a data communication analyst, you should design, maintain and troubleshoot networking systems like local area network(LAN), wide area network(WAN) and other topologies.

Telecommunication analyst
As a telecommunication analyst you are expected to design, maintain and trouble shoot the communication between computer and other communication equipment.

Computer researchers and scientists
They are into the developing new technologies that are better, accurate and sophisticated than the present computer technology. Some of the technologies, which are being researched extensively, are Nano technology and artificial intelligence. Nana technology is all about decreasing the size of the computer to a small insect and artificial intelligence is all about a voluntarily decision making computer

Web masters
Web master are required by every company which has a web site, the work of a web master appear to be simple but requires great skills and time. As a web master you are expected to look into all the technical details of the web site. They have to regularly keep track of the web page traffic, accessing speed of the page, updating the content on the page.

Web designers
They design the web page as per the requirements of the client; they are expected to be very skilled in graphics. They should make the web page look attractive, elegant and most importantly hack proof.

Call center jobs are the “in-thing” for all the youngsters and fresh graduates. Hundreds of call centers are recruiting thousands of freshers from all over the country. The word “ call center” was not heard in India until the last ten years and now call center is the buzzword all over India. With out call centers, thousands of freshers would have been unemployed, searching for a job. Call centers in a way are bringing down the percentage of unemployment in India. The best thing about call centers is they have jobs for people from any educational background. Right from a matriculated to a postgraduate every one is eligible for a call center executive job. There are two kinds of requirements in call centers. People with technical background and people with out technical background. Either technical or non-technical skills that are mandatory in a call center executive is good communication skills, inter personal skills and pleasant voice.

Companies should keep their clients happy, to develop business. Most of the companies realized this fact, thus call centers are being approached. Call centers provide exceptional customer care services to the company’s clients and in turn charge the companies. Call center is like a mediator between the company and the client. Any problem either, technical or non-technical, clients call to the call center for help and they will help the clients in all the possible ways. The boom in the call center industry is helping to flourish other sectors such as banking, hospitality etc. thus call centers play an important role in the development of the companies.

Call centers are proving economical to companies than having their own customer service centers. The companies are saving almost 50% by out sourcing work. Call centers in India are springing up at a brisk pace through out the country. There are many companies in India providing world-class customer care at economical costs. Many call centers are established and are being established in the well-developed cities of India such as Delhi, Bombay, Hyderabad, Chennai, Calcutta, Kochi, and Pune. Many call centers in India are outsourcing voice-based support through the use of sophisticated technology. India has created its own market internationally in call center sector. India has a tremendous work force with good speaking skills; about 700,000 people are making it into call centers every year.

The major companies to which the call centers are out sourcing are telecom, banking, financial services and insurance sector, they account to 80% of the business outsourced by the call centers. Call centers have taken India’s economy into a swing and are providing jobs to millions of unemployed youth in India. In a way call centers are proving to be a boon to India and its economy.

According to a firm in London, a lion share of the jobs which are outsourced to the countries which boasts of a tremendously efficient workforce, India stands out, given the nature of the workforce India provides, it surely has an edge because we produce graduates who can speak English with much ease when compared to the rest of the countries which are in the hunt.

In Accordance with the study out of 110,000 jobs generated 63,000 came India’s way!!!and the predictions are in the coming years out of 241,000 jobs about as much as 121,000 jobs will go India’s way. Further this has already made ominous predictions to the job prospects in America, though it may not be completely wiped out, but the survey throws light on the consequences which industry back at America would affect Americans, chances are that the globalization or the outsourcing the jobs to various other countries might come to an abrupt halt .The jobs which at one point of time flourished a lot are declining now, which may be a bad news for a lot of job aspirants back at home. The statistics reveal that there are fifty thousand American call centers with an employee base of around 3 million people but this figure is expected to come down by 47,600 BPO’s and around 2.8 million people, technological advances , tough regulations, low wages abroad in the foreign markets are the factors accounting for this decline in the America.

Aviva, prudential and Barclays HSBC and Giants like Microsoft, Oracle, AOL, and Amex are also routing customer services calls to India. Also big players like GlaxoSmithKline, Ford Motors, Convergys, Deutsche Telecom, Coca-Cola, Amtrax, Bank of America and others use innovative methods to tackle some queries of the customers and provide better services. A recent practice put by Ford has now assigned a new specialize technician, to provide technical support round the clock. There is always a good return in promise when you start a BPO industry, which always add value to your money and puts you in a win – win situation.

The challenges have to be overcome when the work or the operation of a particular unit is carried out in countries other than United states of America, which involves cultural,time,language,traditions and other differences which come along with the shifting the operations across the globe. of late, there also have been companies of Indian origin which have been making waves, and generating employment opportunities, but the fact remains that still a lot needs to be done if our economy of BPO companies have to be themselves dependent without facing the continuous threats from a economy which rules the roost, hope the time comes flying India’s way.