Friday, February 25, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Career in Freelance Writing – Courses & Scope
Freelance writing is one of the most popular career opportunity nowadays. Many people from all parts of the world engage in freelance writing as an alternative job because of its advantages and benefits. The software industry is a very rapidly growing sector of IT services which opens the door towards more job employments. More and more companies in this sector are now hiring freelance writers to address their needs for website contents. Furthermore, they rely on such freelance writers for fast and efficient services which significantly decreases the production expenses while still having a favorable work output.
Freelance writing is also widely known in the print media. Proficient freelance writers can have the opportunity to write for chief newspaper and magazine companies. The scope of freelance writing encompasses the whole task performed by a freelancer for a company, in the convenience of his/her own house. From writing to proofreading and editing, these tasks are included in the scope of the job of a freelancer. It can have lots of advantages and also several disadvantages. One of the primary advantages is the flexible working hours. A career in freelance writing can give people choices to do jobs at their own preferred periods. Oftentimes, freelancers have major control of their work period as they can choose to do their freelance job in the morning or also at night, for a few hours or for long periods. It can be quite convenient and hassle free since they don’t have to dress up in formal suits to go to the workplace or endure traffic jams just to get to the company. They can also work anywhere they prefer as long as there is Internet connection and most importantly, as long as they can submit the work to the employer on time. Through freelance writing, people can also do multitasking activities or do several other tasks. However, for some people, freelance writing can just be a sideline or extra job if they prefer not to work full time as a freelancer. There are main disadvantages in working as a freelance writer such as lack of fringe benefits, company healthy insurance and especially, retirement benefits.
A fresh graduate or a common employee may choose to do freelance writing work. There are certain skills required for this type of job. A talent in writing error-free and grammatically correct content is a must. Although the workplace is just at home, a freelancer must work professionally and must abide by the employer’s work conditions and deadlines. There are several types of freelance writing career such as creative writing, web content writing, blog writing, research writing, academic writing, ghostwriting, copywriting, ghostwriting, proofreading, and technical writing. These are the scopes of a freelance writing career.
But of course, to be a good freelance writer, you must be well versed with the correct English grammar. As such, you must know the rules for proper punctuation, spelling, etc. However, if you haven’t obtained any college degree with an English major, then you can use several online courses to equip you with the necessary skills.
There are many writing courses everywhere. One of the popular online sites which offer writing skills courses is Universal Class. There are various writing courses available including technical writing and creative writing courses. In local universities and institutions, there are also basic, short courses available. You can choose whether it will be more convenient to take a writing course online or at a nearby college. It’s very important to have the necessary skills for a prosperous freelance writing career
Freelance writing is also widely known in the print media. Proficient freelance writers can have the opportunity to write for chief newspaper and magazine companies. The scope of freelance writing encompasses the whole task performed by a freelancer for a company, in the convenience of his/her own house. From writing to proofreading and editing, these tasks are included in the scope of the job of a freelancer. It can have lots of advantages and also several disadvantages. One of the primary advantages is the flexible working hours. A career in freelance writing can give people choices to do jobs at their own preferred periods. Oftentimes, freelancers have major control of their work period as they can choose to do their freelance job in the morning or also at night, for a few hours or for long periods. It can be quite convenient and hassle free since they don’t have to dress up in formal suits to go to the workplace or endure traffic jams just to get to the company. They can also work anywhere they prefer as long as there is Internet connection and most importantly, as long as they can submit the work to the employer on time. Through freelance writing, people can also do multitasking activities or do several other tasks. However, for some people, freelance writing can just be a sideline or extra job if they prefer not to work full time as a freelancer. There are main disadvantages in working as a freelance writer such as lack of fringe benefits, company healthy insurance and especially, retirement benefits.
A fresh graduate or a common employee may choose to do freelance writing work. There are certain skills required for this type of job. A talent in writing error-free and grammatically correct content is a must. Although the workplace is just at home, a freelancer must work professionally and must abide by the employer’s work conditions and deadlines. There are several types of freelance writing career such as creative writing, web content writing, blog writing, research writing, academic writing, ghostwriting, copywriting, ghostwriting, proofreading, and technical writing. These are the scopes of a freelance writing career.
But of course, to be a good freelance writer, you must be well versed with the correct English grammar. As such, you must know the rules for proper punctuation, spelling, etc. However, if you haven’t obtained any college degree with an English major, then you can use several online courses to equip you with the necessary skills.
There are many writing courses everywhere. One of the popular online sites which offer writing skills courses is Universal Class. There are various writing courses available including technical writing and creative writing courses. In local universities and institutions, there are also basic, short courses available. You can choose whether it will be more convenient to take a writing course online or at a nearby college. It’s very important to have the necessary skills for a prosperous freelance writing career
Friday, February 18, 2011
UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION 2011
UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC)
Dholpur House, Shahjahan road, New Delhi - 110069
Civil Service Examination, 2011The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2011 on 12/06/2011 for recruitment of nearly 880 various posts of Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and certain other Group 'A' and Group 'B' Central Services / Posts.
Eligibility:- Age : Not less than 21 years and not more than 30 years as on 01/08/2011. The upper age is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC and certain other categories of candidates to the extent specified in the Notice.
- Educational Qualification: Degree of a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
- Physical Standards: Candidates must be physically fit according to the Regulations given in notice.
- Number of Attempts: The maximum number of attempts permissible to different categories of aspirants, who are otherwise eligible will be as follows:
- General Category : Four
- Physical Handicapped : Seven
- OBC : Seven
- SC / ST : No Limit
Offline Application Form: The candidates must apply in the Common Application Form devised by the Commission for its examinations, which can be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/ Post offices throughout the country against cash payment of Rs. 30/- only. OR published in the Employment News.
Online Application Submission : Candidates can apply Online also at http://upsconline.nic.in/ upto 21/03/2011.
Online Application Submission : Candidates can apply Online also at http://upsconline.nic.in/ upto 21/03/2011.
Fee: Rs. 100/- through Central Recruitment Fee Stamp only. SC/ST/PH/Female candidates are exempted from payment (OBC candidates required to pay full fee) for the candidates applying offline. Those who are applying Online need to deposit Rs. 50/- in any branch of SBI
How To Apply Offline : All Offline applications must reach the "Controller of Examination, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069" either by hand or by Post/Speed Post or by courier on or before the 21/03/2011. [Candidates from far-flung areas can send application through post/speed post upto 28/03/2011]
Candidates can obtain details of the examination and can get information about registration of their applications, venues of the examination and syllabus etc will be posted on the website of the UPSC at http://upsc.gov.in/ or in the Employment News dated 19/02/2011.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
NURSING CAREER
In the profession of nursing, there are different types of caregivers which work in various sectors and institutions. Some may work as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, unlicensed assistant personnel and advanced practice registered nurses. All of the licensed professions have their own lawful defined scope of practice as defined by law and the by the Board of Nursing in every region.
“Scope of practice” is a term that is used to specify the procedures, actions, etc. which are permitted by the law based on a particular profession. It is limited to what the law may allow according to specified experiences and qualifications. Thus, for nurses, it is important to know not only their scope of practice but also the scope of practice of other nurses in the hospital or center where they work at.
Scope of Nursing Practice
The job of nurses is valuable in every kind of health environment such as accidents, emergencies at the homes of patients, etc which involve all kinds of people, young and old alike.
A nursing career is certainly interesting, challenging and rewarding as well. There is a wide scope of nursing practices.
There are 3 types of clients and customers whom nurses provide care for namely: Individuals, Families, Communities. The areas which nursing practice cover include prevention of diseases, promotion of health, cure of diseases, rehabilitative care, and care of dying patients.
Furthermore, nurses and nursing assistants are needed in all hospitals and health centers and organizations especially in operating rooms and general wards. This career is also promising as it gives the nurses optimum opportunity to earn a living. Thus, the surge of nursing courses continues until now. There is a high demand for nurses in many countries today. Some of the nurses in several local countries even seek for better opportunities abroad since the demand for nurses worldwide is continuously increasing.
But before engaging in nursing work, a person must have the necessary qualifications by taking up a nursing course. Some of the generally known Nursing Career Specializations are as follows:
“Scope of practice” is a term that is used to specify the procedures, actions, etc. which are permitted by the law based on a particular profession. It is limited to what the law may allow according to specified experiences and qualifications. Thus, for nurses, it is important to know not only their scope of practice but also the scope of practice of other nurses in the hospital or center where they work at.
Scope of Nursing Practice
The job of nurses is valuable in every kind of health environment such as accidents, emergencies at the homes of patients, etc which involve all kinds of people, young and old alike.
A nursing career is certainly interesting, challenging and rewarding as well. There is a wide scope of nursing practices.
There are 3 types of clients and customers whom nurses provide care for namely: Individuals, Families, Communities. The areas which nursing practice cover include prevention of diseases, promotion of health, cure of diseases, rehabilitative care, and care of dying patients.
Furthermore, nurses and nursing assistants are needed in all hospitals and health centers and organizations especially in operating rooms and general wards. This career is also promising as it gives the nurses optimum opportunity to earn a living. Thus, the surge of nursing courses continues until now. There is a high demand for nurses in many countries today. Some of the nurses in several local countries even seek for better opportunities abroad since the demand for nurses worldwide is continuously increasing.
But before engaging in nursing work, a person must have the necessary qualifications by taking up a nursing course. Some of the generally known Nursing Career Specializations are as follows:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
- Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
- Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Clinical Nurse Practitioner (CNP)
- Clinical Nursing Science (DNSc)
- Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Doctor of Nursing (ND)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN RAJYA SABHA SECRETARIAT (EXAM HELD ON 16-01-2011) SOLVED PAPER
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JUNIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT IN LOK SABHA SECRETARIAT (EXAM HELD ON 16-01-2011) SOLVED PAPER
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JUNIOR PARLIAMENTARY REPORTER (ENGLISH/HINDI) IN RAJYA SABHA SECRETARIAT (EXAM HELD ON 21-11-2010) SOLVED PAPER
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SECURITY ASSISTANT GRADE-II IN LOK SABHA AND RAJYA SABHA SECRETARIATS SOLVED PAPER
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Rajya Sabha Secretariat Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) Scheme of Exam
Examination scheme for Recruitment to the post
of Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade)
The process for recruitment to the post of Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat consists of three stages --
1. Preliminary Examination
2. Skill Test
3. Interview
1 Preliminary Examination (Objective Type-Multiple choice answers)
The Preliminary Examination is a screening test for selection of candidates for the skill test and is of objective type. It consists of only one paper of 100 marks (Duration 1 hour 30 minutes) which will contain questions on the subjects as indicated below:
| Paper | Subjects | Total Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General Awareness ; General Intelligence; Elementary Maths; General English; General Hindi and Driving Techniques and Motor Car Mechanism | 100 | 1 hour 30 minutes |
The marks obtained by the candidates in this examination would be counted for the preparation of final merit list.
2. Skill Test (100 marks)
This test will assess the candidate's driving skills and test his knowledge of motor driving, motor mechanics and traffic rules and regulations.
3. Interview (20 marks)
The interview is structured to evaluate the interests, knowledge, traits, aptitude, skills etc. of the candidates with a view to assess his/her overall personality and to judge his/her suitability for the post.
Syllabus for Recruitment to the post of
Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade)
Syllabus
The syllabus of the Preliminary Examination (Objective type) and the Skill Test for recruitment to the post of Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) is as under:
Preliminary Examination
General Awareness, General Intelligence, Elementary Maths, General English, General Hindi and Driving Techniques and Motor Car Mechanism
There will be questions on General Awareness, General Intelligence, Elementary Maths and General English & Hindi. Questions on Driving Technique & Motor Car Mechanism shall aim at testing the candidate's knowledge of driving skills and procedures, duties of drivers, fuel efficiency and fuel economy, basic maintenance of the vehicle, servicing, emergency handling techniques, tools and documents required with the vehicle, types of vehicles, traffic Rules & Regulations, ability to recognize traffic signals, traffic signs, hand signals and road markings, simple queries about the assemblies of vehicle systems, etc.
Skill Test
This test will assess the candidate's driving skills and test his/her knowledge of motor driving, motor mechanics and traffic rules & regulations.
Rajya Sabha Secretariat Junior Clerk Scheme of Exam
Examination Scheme for Recruitment to the post
of Junior Clerk
The Examination scheme for recruitment to the post of Junior Clerk in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat consists of four stages
1.Preliminary Examination
2.Skill Test
3.Main Examination
4.Interview
1.Preliminary Examination (Objective Type-Multiple choice answers)
The Preliminary Examination is a screening test for selection of candidates for the main examination and is of objective type.It consists of only one paper of 180 marks (Duration 2 hours) having three parts as indicated below:-
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| Part A | General Intelligence (60 questions) | 60 | 2 hours |
| Part B | General Awareness (60 questions) | 60 | |
| Part C | English Language (60 questions) | 60 |
The marks secured by the candidates in this examination are not counted for the preparation of final selection list, which is solely based on the performance of the candidate in the Skill Test and Main Examination.
2.Skill Test
Candidates qualifying the preliminary examination for the post of Junior Clerk will have to appear for skill test (Typing Test) as given below and no candidate who does not qualify skill test will be allowed to sit for further stages of recruitment process:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | Typing Test @ 40 W.P.M. in English/Hindi/Urdu | 100 | 10 minutes |
Marks obtained in skill test would be counted in making final merit list.
3.Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
The Main Examination is of descriptive type and consists of the following papers :
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | English Language | 80 | 2 hours |
4.Interview (20 marks)
The interview is structured to evaluate the interests, knowledge, traits, aptitude, skills etc. of the candidates with a view to assess his/her overall personality and to judge his/her suitability for the post.
Syllabus for Recruitment to the post
of Junior Clerk
Syllabus:
The syllabus of the Preliminary Examination (Objective type) and the Main Examination (Descriptive type) for recruitment to the post of Junior Clerk in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat is as under:
Preliminary Examination
General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability
Questions shall be both verbal and non-verbal types.Test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship, concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, coding & decoding, etc..
General Awareness
Questions shall aim at testing the candidate's awareness of current events and environment around him/her, besides testing the knowledge of Everyday Science, Scientific Research, Sports, Indian Culture, Indian History, Indian Geography, Economics, Indian Polity, Indian Constitution, etc.
English Language
Questions in this component are designed to test the candidate's understanding, correct usage and knowledge of English Language and will be based on error recognition, fill in the blanks (using Verbs, Prepositions, Articles, etc.), vocabulary, spellings, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, phrases and idioms, etc.
Main Examination
Paper I: English Language
This paper will test the skills and abilities of the candidate in Essay Writing, Precis Writing, Comprehension, Drafting of letters/notices/other forms of communications in English.
Rajya Sabha Secretariat Security Assistant Grade-II Scheme of Exam
Examination Scheme for Recruitment to the post of
Security Assistant (Grade-II)
The process for recruitment to the post of Security Assistant (Grade-II) in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat consists of four stages --
- Preliminary Examination
- Physical Fitness Test
- Main Examination
- Interview
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type-Multiple choice answers)
The Preliminary Examination is a screening test for selection of candidates for the main examination and is of objective type.It consists of only one paper of 180 marks (Duration-2 hours) having three parts as indicated below:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| Part A | General Intelligence (60 questions) | 60 | 2 hours |
| Part B | General Awareness (60 questions) | 60 | |
| Part C | English Language (60 questions) | 60 |
The marks secured by the candidates in this examination are not counted for the preparation of final merit list, which is solely based on the performance of the candidate in the Main Examination and Interview.
2. Physical Fitness Test
Male:
3.5 feet high jump
1 kilo meter race in 4 minutes
13 feet long jump
Female:
400 meter race in 2 minutes
8 feet long jump
# Only those Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination and are found fit in the Physical Measurement Test as per the eligibility criteria will be allowed to take part in the Physical Fitness Test.
# This test is only of qualifying nature and candidates are declared either 'fit' or 'unfit'.
# In case of high jump and long jump, a candidate is given three chances to clear the event.
# If a candidate is not able to qualify in any event of the Physical Fitness Test, he is not allowed to take part in the subsequent events/stages of the examination process.
3. Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
The Main Examination is of descriptive type and consists of the following paper:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | English Language | 80 | 2 hours |
4. Interview (20 marks)
The interview is structured to evaluate the interests, knowledge, traits, aptitude, skills etc. of the candidates with a view to assess his/her overall personality and to judge his/her suitability for the post.
Syllabus for Recruitment to the post of
Security Assistant (Grade-II)
Syllabus:
The syllabus of the Preliminary Examination (Objective type) and the Main Examination (Descriptive type) for recruitment to the post of Security Assistant (Grade �II) in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat is as under:
Preliminary Examination
General Intelligence
Questions shall be both verbal and non-verbal types. Test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship, concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, coding & decoding, etc.
General Awareness
Questions shall aim at testing the candidate's awareness of current events and environment around him/her besides testing the knowledge of Everyday Science, Scientific Research, Sports, Indian Culture, Indian History, Indian Geography, Economics, Indian Polity, Indian Constitution, etc.
English Language
Questions in this component are designed to test the candidates understanding, correct usage and knowledge of English Language and will be based on error recognition, fill in the blanks (using Verbs, Prepositions etc.), vocabulary, spellings, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, phrases and idioms, etc.
Main Examination
Paper I: English Language
This paper will test the skills and abilities of the candidate in Essay Writing, Precis Writing, Comprehension, Drafting of letters/notices/other forms of communications in English.
Rajya Sabha Secretariat Translator Scheme of Exam
Examination Scheme for Recruitment to the post
of Translator
The process for recruitment to the post of Translator in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat consists of three stages -
1.Preliminary Examination
2.Main Examination
3.Interview
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type-Multiple choice answers)
The Preliminary Examination is a screening test for selection of candidates for the main examination and is of objective type. It consists of only one paper of 200 marks (Duration-2 hours 30 minutes) having four parts as indicated below:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| Part A | General Intelligence (50 questions) | 50 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Part B | General Awareness (50 questions) | 50 | |
| Part C | English Language (50 questions) | 50 | |
| Part D | Hindi Language (50 questions) | 50 |
The marks secured by the candidates in this examination are not counted for the preparation of final selection list, which is solely based on the performance of the candidate in the Main Examination.
2. Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
The Main Examination is of descriptive type and consists of the following papers:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | (i)English Language (ii)Hindi Language | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper II | (i)Translation (English to Hindi) (ii)Translation (Hindi to English) | 120 | 2 hours |
3. Interview (30 marks)
The interview is structured to evaluate the interests, knowledge, traits, aptitude, skills etc. of the candidates with a view to assess his/her overall personality and to judge his/her suitability for the post.
Syllabus for Recruitment to the post of Translator
Syllabus:
The syllabus of the Preliminary Examination (Objective type) and the Main Examination (Descriptive type) for recruitment to the post of Translator is as under:
Preliminary Examination
General Intelligence
Questions shall be both verbal and non-verbal types. Test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship, concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, coding & decoding, etc..
General Awareness
Questions shall aim at testing the candidate's awareness of current events and environment around him/her, besides testing the knowledge of Everyday Science, Scientific Research, Sports, Indian Culture, Indian History, Indian Geography, Economics, Indian Polity, Indian Constitution, etc.
English Language & Hindi Language
Questions in this component shall be designed to test the candidates understanding, correct usage and knowledge of English & Hindi Languages and will be based on error recognition, fill in the blanks (using Verbs, Prepositions etc.), vocabulary, spellings, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, phrases and idioms, etc.
Main Examination
Paper I: English Language & Hindi Language
This paper will test the skills and abilities of the candidate in English & Hindi Languages and shall involve paragraph writing and precis writing.
Paper II: Translation in English and Hindi
This paper will contain passages for translation- one passage for translation from Hindi to English and one passage for translation from English to Hindi. The other questions in the paper shall test the candidate's translation skills, his/her knowledge of the Hindi & English languages, including familiarity with Parliamentary expressions, language used in Parliamentary debates and discussions and his/her knowledge of the general phrases/terminologies etc. The paper shall also test his/her ability to write the two languages correctly, precisely and effectively.
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