4 hot careers to pursue

Most recruiters these days consider technical skills as an important asset. By technical skills, they mean the knowledge and capability of a person to perform a specific task. These skills could be in the form of mathematical skills, computer skills, engineering skills, management skills, etc. Here are four careers’ which have a lot of scope in coming future and also interesting.

Textile Design
Textile design is the development and creation of designs for fabrics. It involves designing the structure and look of the textile.

A textile designer can work in various industries like the fashion industry, home textiles and accessories designing among others. It is essentially the process of creating designs for woven, knitted or printed fabrics or surface ornamented fabrics.

In other words, textile design is a process from the raw material into finished product.

Fibre, yarn and finishes are the key elements to be considered during the textile design procedure. A textile designer can earn anything in between Rs 190,000 to 220,000 per year depending upon experience, skills and industry.

Getting trained in textile design can open doors to various fields. The Indian textile industry contributes to about 14 per cent of industrial production, 4 per cent to the Indian GDP and employment to over 35 million people.

The career opportunities for this field are varied.

A person with a Textile Designing degree can opt to work as an apparel designer, pattern- maker, textile researcher, costume designer and much more.

Colleges offering course:
* National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
* National Institute of Design (NID)
* Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology
* National Institute of Fashion Designing (NIFD)

Machine Operator
A machine operator is trained to use different types of machines which enable him/ her to operate different machines in various job sectors.

The job of the machine operator entails operating high speed sophisticated machines by managing settings and conducting tests to ensure a successful operation in the production process.

The operator's duties also include selecting specific raw materials for production and ensuring a good combination of these materials so that they complement each other.

As one responsible for production, operators of machines usually ensure that all production materials are never in shortage.

They place order for more materials even while little is remaining.

Other things they do include maintaining a cordial relationship with clients to make them feel good and comfortable about bringing more jobs to the organisation and even recommending them to more clients.

Machine Operators can earn anything between Rs 93,500 (entry level) to Rs 7,35,326 depending upon experience.

The perks of this job are that they get to work with one of the most important parts of the manufacturing process (the machines). Entry-level operators load materials such as blocks of titanium, steel, aluminum, or plastic, into CNC machines to be shaped.

They calculate the amount of material to be fed into the machine, and make adjustments to the operating speed based on vibrations and sounds that may indicate a malfunction.

Upon completion, an operator inspects the fabricated part to make sure that it matches specifications.

Operators are responsible for cleaning and maintaining equipment, and often operate multiple machines.

Aspiring CNC operators who have attained a high school diploma or equivalent are eligible for entry level work.

Some companies provide on-the-job training, while others participate in formal apprenticeship programs in conjunction with community colleges and technical schools.

Colleges offering course:
* Sree Krishna Groups Institute of Heavy Equipments
* Laxmi Institute of Heavy Machineries
* ALT Training College
* Central Tool Room and TrainingCentre

Lab Assistant
Lab assistants prepare and test specimens, keep records and maintain lab equipment and tools.

Analysing substances from human bodies to determine whether illness or disease is present is one of their jobs.

Most lab assistants work in hospitals, physicians' offices, private labs, research organisations or clinics.

Although no college degree is required to become a lab assistant, employers typically hire candidates who possess a combination of formal academic training and practical experience.

However, most employers prefer to hire applicants who hold at least an associate's degree in applied science, medical laboratory science or a related field from a community college or vocational or technical school.

Lab assistant education requirements include a strong knowledge of biology, math, chemistry and lab procedures.

Under the supervision of lab technicians, medical technologists or pathologists, lab assistants collect, analyse and test blood and other bodily fluids and tissues. They perform tests to check for parasites, bacteria, microorganisms, infections and other medical problems.

They may interpret test results to diagnose diseases and medical conditions.

Lab assistants also maintain lab equipment, order supplies and equipment, log specimens and record test results.

A lab assistant can earn anything in between Rs 72,000 to Rs 170,000 depending upon experience, company and sector.

Lab assistants can get jobs in various places. Some of them include pharmaceutical, diagnostic and technology companies, hospitals, and school and college labs.

Technicians are responsible for monitoring chemical processes and testing products as part of quality assurance.

Under the supervision of chemists and other team members, they perform repetitive lab activities, such as setting up lab equipment and preparing chemical solutions.

They also conduct tests, interpret and analyse data, compile results, prepare reports, and present their conclusions.

Colleges offering course:
* Santosh College of Medical Laboratory Technology
* Aditya Institute of Technology
* Christ University
* Amity Institute of Forensic Science

Computer
Hardware
Engineer

A Computer hardware engineer is a person who designs, develops and tests computer parts or computer related parts such as keyboards, printers, computer chips, circuit boards and routers. Their expertise lies with the physical parts of computers and computer systems. Often referred to as hardware engineer, he or she oversees the manufacture and installation of computer systems, servers, chips and circuit boards as well as peripherals including keyboards, routers and printers.

A computer hardware engineer's job includes design, development and testing of computer hardware.

A computer hardware engineer can earn something in between Rs 96,000 to 480,000 per annum depending upon the experience, company size, etc.

The increasing use of computers, laptops, mobiles, etc. has led to an increase in jobs for computer hardware engineers.

Computer hardware engineering jobs are expected to grow by 7 per cent by 2022.

Most of the hardware development is needed to keep with the changing software development.

Colleges offering course:
* Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT- M)
* Manipal Institute of Technology
* Thapar University, Patiala
* National Institute of Technology, Warangal. (Source: Rediff)