[Entrance Exam][MBA] Crack the NMAT

Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test NMAT 2007

If you're taking the NMAT on December 30, you're probably in the last stages of your preparation. To help you improve your speed and accuracy, here is three-part series of questions covering each of the sections of the NMAT

- Verbal ability
- Data interpretation
- Quantitative skills

Good Luck.

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MCA: Opening Doors For A Global Career In IT

Starting with the promising BPO (business process outsourcing) and KPO (knowledge process outsourcing) sectors, the industry has reached new heights with the introduction of PPO (People to people Outsourcing). IT industry is back on track and growing.

Stats say it all
McKinsey conducted a study that revealed a substantial growth in IT businesses in India. It further predicted for 2008 that India's IT business revenue will cross US $85 billion. More than 2 million new jobs will be created out of this and Indian companies will observe their market capitalisation to reach a magical figure of US$ 225 billion. The proliferating impact of the future scenario can be inferred from the fact that one job in IT creates five more jobs in the businesses that rely on IT software and hardware.

Masters in computer applications (MCA) -- The key
For entry into the IT industry, companies looked for graduates in engineering or post graduates in computer science. Graduates in other streams who wanted to hop on to the IT bandwagon but could not do engineering also had a chance to become software professionals by joining a 3-year post graduate MCA (Master of Computer Applications) programme, after completing graduation in any discipline with Mathematics as a subject at Class XII level.

The MCA is a 3-year full-time degree course consisting of six semesters. It covers various aspects of computing, accounting, finance, programming, design and managing networks and databases.

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[Information][Visa] H-1B Visa: 'Your Employer Must Do All The Paperwork'

The H-1B visa is considered the most desired visa, worldwide. Yet with a limit of 65,000 per year, the United States government is often forced to choose between equally worthy, qualified candidates.

So how can you best align yourself to secure an H-1B visa? What are the inside tips and information you need?

How can you start a job search that will end in an H-1B visa and employment in America?

Arun Vakil says, Greetings to all aspirants of H-1B visa to the US. I call it "Happiness No. 1 for Bhartiyas" (Indians), who are eligible and seek temporary employment in America. Out of 65,000 annual quotas available for this category, 6,800 are given to Singapore and Chile under agreement with the US. This means really speaking, 58,200 visas are available for rest of the world and nearly half of this are taken by Indian IT professionals since last 5 years or more. A total of 43,167 H1-B visas were issued to Indians in the US fiscal year 2006 which ended on September 30, 2006. US Government introduced another 20,000 H-1B visas for students graduating from the US universities annually since last couple of years and this too has about half filled with Indians. Indian IT professionals are on roll and those who fit into "Specialty Occupation" as defined by law, can rock in America. The quota is offered according to US fiscal year October 1 to September 30. This means that 2009 quota will be distributed effective October 1, 2008

First, find a job. The employer actually needs to do the paperwork. If you are the employer, hire an attorney. The steps to getting an H-1B are as follows:

1. The employer requests a prevailing wage determination. The official way is to use your state's employment agency. For instance, in California, this would be EDD. You can also use other published wage surveys, but could be fined if DOL later finds that the wage was too low.

2. The employer applies for a Labor Condition Attestation (also known as LCA). If you apply for it on the Department of Labor Web site , you will usually get an approval in a matter of minutes. You can also apply by mail, but this will take several weeks - why wait. The LCA also has the requirement that it must be posted publicly, or filed with a collective bargaining organization.

3. You collect your diploma and transcript. If it is not a US diploma, you need to get a credential evaluation. If it is not in English, it needs to be translated. It is permitted for you to do both yourself, but of course is generally preferable to use an credential evaluator and translator.

4. The employer fills out form I-129 (the petitions) and files it with USCIS. If you are in the US (for instance as a student), this must happen before your previous status expires. One of the questions asked on that form is for a US consulate abroad. Be sure to specify one that actually is authorized to issue non-immigrant visas. In most countries, only one or two consulates do. You may also consider filing form I-907 along with the I-129. This form requests premium processing and guarantees a response from USCIS within fifteen days. Don't forget to also apply for a change of status to H-4 for family members (form I-539)! Also remember never to include original documents with the I-129! The only exception is the original LCA; you must include this as original. Make sure you keep copies of everything you send to USCIS, and send it by certified mail, return receipt requested.

5. When the H-1B petition is approved, the next step varies. o If you are inside the US, look at the approval notice. If the bottom part is a detachable I-94, tear it off and staple it to the I-94 that you have in your passport. This I-94 indicates that USCIS changed your status. Note that you don't have a visa . You are done and continue to be legally in the US. Be aware that this H-1B status is good only until your next trip outside the US (Canada and Mexico are usually OK). At that point, you will need a visa to return. o If you are inside the US and there is NO I-94 attached, you need to leave immediately. Then follow the same procedure as described in the next option. o If you are outside the US, go to a US consulate in your home country (preferably the one that your employer specified on form I-129) and apply for a visa. The exact procedure varies; check the consulate's Web site for the local procedures.

Source/Credit: Arun Vakil

[Information][Visa] UK To Strengthen Visitor Visas

New proposals to ensure visitors to the UK comply with the conditions of their visa were announced by the Home Office in a consultation published today.
The consultation document seeks views on proposals which include:

- people putting up a financial deposit to ensure any foreign national family members return home following their visit from overseas;
- reducing the length of time a tourist can stay in the UK from six to three months;
- creating a specific business and specialist visa; and
- creating a specific visa for one-off events such as the Olympics.

The consultation was launched as the Government announced that over one million fingerprints have now been collected from overseas foreign nationals applying to come to the UK as part of its biometrics visas program.

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[Intern][Honeywell] For 2008 Engineering Pass Outs

Project Intern - HTS
Company: Honeywell Technology Solutions.
Qualification: M.Tech / ME / MCA / BE / B.Tech (Engineering Graduates - 2008 pass outs only)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Students should be available for a minimum duration of 4 months starting from Jan/ Feb timeframe.
- Students should have scored an aggregate of 70% and above in previous semesters with no standing arrears.
- 2008 Engineering pass outs from disciplines of CSE / IT/ ECE / EEE / EIE/ Mechanical / Chemical.
- Eligible candidates will need to undergo a written test.
- Students who clear the written test will need to appear for interviews at a later date which will be communicated.
- Candidates who have already appeared for the written test previously are not eligible to apply again.
- Written test will commence at 10:30 am, candidates arriving after 10:30 am will not be registered.
- Any others are not allowed

Walk-In Schedule: Sunday, December 30, 2007 between 9:30 am – 10:30 am.
Venue: Mother Earth Cafeteria, HTS Campus, Bannerghatta road opposite IIM, Bangalore. Ph- 080- 26588360
Contact Person: Nameeta Kagvate

Date: December 30, 2007.
Venue: Mother Earth Cafeteria, HTS Campus, Bannerghatta road opposite
IIM, Bangalore.
Contact: + 91 - 80 – 26588360

Google's Orkut Fights Off Worm Attack

A computer worm has been spreading on Google's big-in-Brazil Orkut social network, according to a report on the Sounds from the Dungeon blog.

The relatively harmless worm appears to use JavaScript and Flash code to create new scrapbook entries on profiles with a New Year's message in Portuguese before propagating to the victim's friends.

It may have infected as many as 400,000 users, according to a post on a blog called "c0d3w12."

According to the Packet Storm security site, a vulnerability affecting Orkut was discovered November 8 and fixed last week. It was not clear whether this was the same vulnerability that was allowing the worm to spread.

"It appears Google has responded quickly," writes a blogger on ValleyWag. "Too bad. If Google had let the worm rampage, maybe some American users might actually hear about Orkut for the first time."

Source/Credit: CNN.

[Admission][SAP - BITS] Wonderful Opportunity @ SAP

Scholar@SAP now announces another dual education program with Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani . This 4-Year, collaborative 'earn while you learn' program, jointly offered by SAP Labs India and BITS Pilani, will impart an M.S. in Software Engineering degree to the enlisted students.

Students with B.Sc . (Physics/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Electronics) or B.C.A., graduated in 2007 with minimum 70% aggregate marks in the first 5 semesters of their B.Sc./ B.C.A. programs, are invited to join this program which begins in January '08. The first batch will induct only 35 students.

In this education-cum- work program, students will work Monday-Friday on live assignments at SAP, while the academic classes will be conducted on Saturdays by BITS Pilani faculty at the SAP Campus. During the first 2 years of the Scholar@SAP program, students will work on 3 different assignments (of 7-months duration each) in three different board areas; while during the next 2 years, they select one of the above board areas and can be formally inducted into the organization depending on their performance.

This unique program thus enables current students to transform into future employees with the best possible training, an understanding of diverse board areas and the option of deciding which board area they'd prefer to work with upon course completion.

What's more, SAP Labs India also pays Rs. 12,500 p.m. during the first 2 years and Rs. 25,000 p.m. in the last 2 years , in addition to paying the Tuition Fees for the academic program. Hence, there are no out-of-pocket expenses for the enrolled students.

Please refer eligible students who might be interested to pursue a career with SAP- one of the most reputed global organizations. The last date for student enrolments for Scholar@SAP program with BITS Pilani is 21st December 2007.

Send your CV's @ aruna.k@sap.com

Sample Interview Questions For H-1B Visa

The following are some questions you should be prepared to answer irrespective of whether you are going to the consulate for a fresh H-1B visa or an H-1B renewal. These are suggestive and not all-inclusive.

1) What does your US Company do?
2) What will be your job duties in the US Company?
3) How many employees does the US Company have?
4) What is the annual turnover of the US Company?
5) Show US company brochure and photographs, if you have
6) Where will you be working in the US?
7) What computer languages do you know? (Information Technology professionals are often asked this question)
8) What computer languages are you currently using in your company?
9) How long have you worked with your current employer?
10) What is your current salary?
11) Have you ever been in a 'no-job no-salary' kind of situation?
12) What is your role in the current company?
13) Which university in the US did you study in? (This is in case you have a degree from the US)
14) What is your highest degree?
15) Where will you be staying in the US?
16) How long do you plan to stay in the US?
17) Which state do you live in the US? What's your opinion about the state?
18) Have you paid for your H-1B visa?

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TAPMI Offers PGDM For 2008 - 2010

TA Pai Management Institute announces postgraduate diploma in management (PGDM) 2008-2010.

Requirements:

- A university degree in any discipline (10 + 2 + 3) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Final year students may also apply. This applies also to those with professional qualifications like Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting and Company Secretary. Candidates appearing for the final year degree examination may also apply.

- Scores of CAT 2007 or GMAT 2006 / 2007. TAPMI also uses other parameters such as scholastic and extra curricular record, work experience and clarity of purpose for short-listing candidates. (CAT is used only for short-listing. IIMs have no role to play in the selection process or the conduct of the PGDM programme).

- Short listed candidates will be invited to participate in the subsequent TAPMI Admission Process (GDPI) at Manipal. Final selection will be based on performance in the Admissions Process.

Application forms can be downloaded from website www.tapmi.org.
For further clarifications mail to admissions@mail.tapmi.org

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NIFT Announces August 2008 Admissions

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) announces Admission 2008 for bachelor and master degree programmes in design, management and technology.

Programs Offered:

Bachelor Programmes (B F Tech)
- Fashion Design
- Leather Design
- Accessory Design
- Textile Design
- Knitwear Design
- Fashion Communication
- Apparel Production

Master Programmes (M Tech)
- Design Space
- Fashion Management
- Apparel Production

Admission Guide Lines: Click here
Prospectus: Click here

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How And When To Apply For H-1B Visa?

There is a misconception many aspiring Indians have that one can apply for an H-1B visa directly and get to the US for a job.

You cannot apply for an H-1B visa yourself.

You must hold the educational equivalent to a US bachelor's degree to qualify for an H-1B visa. Also, the job duties must require education equivalent to a US bachelor's degree in the occupation for which you are hired.

If you were not educated in America, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), as part of judging your H-1B eligibility, will often ask for an academic credential evaluation from an approved consulting service to determine the American equivalent of your educational level.

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Spoken English Course @ Ramakrishna Math

Good opportunity to learn or improve English language skills @ Ramakrihna Math, Hyderabad.

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How to Solve Personal Problems!!!

Here is one of many possible models of problem solving:

1. Problem identification: What is my concern?
2. Goal definition: What do I want to achieve or change?
3. Brainstorming: What can I do?
4. Consequences: What might happen?
5. Decision: How should I do it?
6. Implementation: Do it!
7. Evaluation: Did it work?

These seven simple steps can be applied to nearly all kinds of problems in life. Let’s go into detail with a problem of one of my clients:

1. Problem identification
Try to give a precise description of your problems. You should try to focus on behaviors or skill deficits.

2. Goal definition
You should try to set a precise goal of your efforts. This should be a realistic aim of improvement (not "I want to feel better"). Ask yourself: "What do I want to change or achieve right now?"

3. Brainstorming / Generation of alternatives.
Try to think of all possible ways to achieve your goal. Think of successful ways of solving problems or achieving your goals in the past. Use your creativity and do not restrict yourself in any way. Even nonsensical or unusual ways might be worth to consider.

Write all alternatives on a blank sheet of paper!

4. Consider all consequences.
Now it is time to think about the positive or negative consequences of all possible alternatives. Think about any outcome or difficulties of your approaches.
This step can be split into sub steps:

- What are the advantages? It is better to look at the advantages before looking at the disadvantages, since if you start looking at the disadvantages you may get so disillusioned that you cannot think of any advantages.
- Where are the risks, what care is needed, what problems can occur?
- How do you intuitively feel about the alternatives?

5. Make your choice of one possible alternative!
It is important to make a clear choice and define a time limit for an attempt to reach your goal.

6. Do it (Implementation of your decision)
Do not worry about being successful. Just do it and see what happens...

7. Evaluation
Now it is time to see what happened. If you have been successful: Great!!!! You should think about a reward for your efforts!!!!


All The Best

Infogain, In India

Infogain is a US Corporation with its headquarters located in Los Gatos, with a subsidiary in India, India Development Center (GDC) in Noida, India. Infogain is a Customer Knowledge Company, with Practices that are complemented with worldwide delivery capabilities in niche areas like CRM, BI, EAI, AM & PES.

Our clientele includes an impressive list of Industry & Fortune 500 Leaders like Actional, Amdocs, BEA, Broad Vision, TIBCO, HP, People Soft and Siebel, to name a few. Infogain`s India Development center at NOIDA leverages the company`s unique "Dual-Shore" delivery model to offer potential exponential value to our Clients and Partners. We deliver end-to-end solutions through valuable strategy development, consulting services, and highly skilled engineering execution. With over a decade of on-time/on-budget delivery, Infogain has built strong practices and worldwide delivery capabilities in CRM, ERP, integration, and business intelligence; we cover industry verticals like financial services, telecom, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and government.

With our presence in the USA and the Europe, and with our state-of-the- art India Development Center, we offer the benefit of localized control for our customers combined with the advantage of low cost and high quality.With reference to your CV, We have the given requirement with us.