Mesothelioma is the dreaded scourge today and a continuous strive towards mesothelioma-free world can perhaps present the dawn, we all dream. Fortunately, the prejudices and false belief like curse or evil forces have already been eradicated and people have become much more down to earth in approach.

The most optimistic part has been to remove the stupid notion of ignorant people and the mind set to stand by the unfortunate mesothelioma and patients and their families. Mesothelioma, being an acute problem all over the world and the scary disastrous effect irrespective of cast and creed, People have been able to build a global network.

Here is a list of places/ institutes/ research organisations, which can be of immense help to the people.

1. American Cancer society
2. National Cancer Institute
3. University of Pennsylvania’s Oncolink
4. Mayo Clinic
5. American Institute for Cancer Research
6. American Thoracic Society
7. Canadian Cancer Society
8. ChemoCare
9. Anderson Network
10. Cancer Hope Network

There are several diagnosis processes involved to conform the disease Mesothelioma, which mainly depends on the symptoms and the severity of the disease. It depends upon the discretion of the medical practitioner.

The symptoms are to be analysed very carefully to find out the potential of the disease. But the symptoms of Mesothelioma are common to even some less risk-prone diseases also. So, in case any such symptom shows a persistent effect, we advise you to consult a physician at the initial stage to estimate your health risk. National Cancer Institute advises the Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and x-rays.

Equipment to be used

• X-Ray of various organs
• Computed Tomography (CT) scans
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET).

Methodologies

• Fluid Sampling
• Tissue Sampling
• Imaging

Mesothelioma, the dreaded scourge, is still incurable and challenge to the medical pratitioners and researchers. Its just one kind of cancer in a lay man’s language.

Some symptoms

• Short breath
• Coughing Blood
• Anemia
• Abnormal fatigue ness
• Bowel obstruction
• Constant chest pain
• Abdominal pain
• Drastic weight loss
• Lack of appetite
• Worsening chronic cough
• Chronic bronchitis
• Pneumonia

None of the above conforms to Mesothelioma, but again any one of the above can be the symptom of mesothelioma. We believe in prevention better than cure. So, if anybody finds such symptoms, it’s better to consult physician.

The concept of advertising has undergone a radical change in this product-dominated market. The globalization has opened up the door and most of the companies have utilized the opportunity in building up a global market for their products and services. The result is the spectacular advertisements involving the heroes and heroines of all disciplines of life.

We had learnt in during our management studies that advertisement depends on 5M – which are mission, mass, message, media and money. These 5Ms remain as the pillars of success of any advertisement campaign, even today. High-rise have been built up on these only.

Perhaps the image in the spectacular billboard on the crossing or consecutive hoarding on the bi-passes have become a bit old fashioned today. The main reason is the flourishing media, with the blessing of technology marvels. Electronic media spreads a message much faster and the audio visual impact of these advertisements cast a longer and in-depth effect on the people. The live telecast of an advertisement, where Sourav Ganguli is appearing with a Hello! Has got much more impact than a hoarding portraying the static picture of Sourav Ganguly with a Tata Indicom cell phone. The most important aspect is that the live telecast even penetrates the cell of the kids and they are highly attracted by glimpse and glitters of the Advertisement. A recent market survey has shown that the buying decision for household items largely depends on the kids.

Internet, another prime media has emerged in the recent past and has been accepted by most of the people, around the globe. The key advantage is the flexibility and cost of changes and the speed of reach. The e-commerce has been gaining popularity and now a significant section of people have started using e-commerce for their key shopping needs. The major companies play the most important roles here as they have also started selling the products through internet. Today one can find various virtual shopping malls to come up with the display of products from various leading brands and they also publish discounts and offer to retain the interest of the customer.

Amazon might have shown the path, but today a lot of webstores have come out like MSN, Yahoo or Rediff to name a few. We will be hardly surprised if we find a google webstore in one fine dawn.

This is evident from the nature of advertisements that the rate of obsolence in the advertising area has become too high and it has happened mainly keeping the people’s psychology in mind.

Who wants to get bored by looking at the same face and style? Fashion designers have contributed a lot in today’s advertisements.

Whatever the form of media or mission or even money may be involved, message plays the key role in any advertisement. An advertisement must be able to create a desire in the mass. The mass here indicates the target segment. Once the desire is created, the advertise focuses on the conversion of desire to need and want. Add advertisements aim at penetrating the cell of the people, who may have an obsession for other brands or even the inherent reservations for that product or similar kind of products.

A precise but effective message can make an advertising campaign successful, by increasing the ultimate conversion ratio and also leaves its footprint in the minds of people for long.

Who denies, the ultimate objective is to increase the sale and optimize the return on investment (ROI)!

Introduction

This report primarily envisages the need of detailed skills and personnel requirements for a career in IT companies with an analysis of opportunities and threats of IT profession.This report as well analyzes the current trend in IT all over the world and its growth potential.

As IT has emerged as an integral part of our daily life, a lot of illusions and stories have also crept in. A thorough research is necessary to reveal the facts and facets of this tremendous volatile industry. If you are really serious of pursuing a career in IT, you should acquire proper knowledge and skill to focus properly. IT demands your flexibility for upgrading new techniques and skills throughout as a part of your career. More seriousness and sincerity are required to rip the benefits of this lucrative profession.

Method

Data were collected from Internet from the sites described in Reference section and various search engines. We have used the keywords for searching like Trend in IT, Job Opportunities in IT, Growth of IT in 2006 etc. We have also visited the sites of the Global IT companies and various job sites for research and data collection.

Findings

• Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced on December 5, 2005 that the public sector has saved a lot by ripping the benefits of IT projects undertaken.
• Intel is investing billions in India
• The growth of IT will remain steady in 2006 also
• IBM, Oracle, Microsoft are planning for a huge recruitment next year (2006)
• A Clear segmentation between IT companies and IT user companies is in place.
• IT companies hold only 45% of the IT sector today, the rest are for IT User companies where specialized IT skills are not required.
• US & UK markets are picking up and will continue to grow.
• The prediction is a growth of 4.3% to 7%.
• The salary in IT companies varies between £20,000 to £25,000 for a starting IT graduate, which may reach £35,000 to £40,000 in 3 to 5 years depending upon the company and the individual’s ability.
• Many companies recruit trainees, Summer & Spring Trainees and part-time employees.

Conclusions

• After the dramatic fall of IT requirement due to 9/11 massacres, the IT Boom has again appeared.
• The rainy days took away around 78,000 jobs in UK only.
• Today the IT requirement has clearly been categorized as special specialized IT jobs and IT enabled jobs. IT is more used as a generic term for professionals.
• The core IT companies address to areas like Project Management, Systems Design and Analysis, Software Coders/ Programmers, Database Administrator, Web Designer, Information System manager, GIS Managers etc.
• The IT User companies are most of the non-IT companies, who are using IT as a tool. A manufacturing unit is a classic example of IT User Company, who might use even an ERP, but uses IT as a tool for their business .
• The widely fast-growing segment is BPO (voice and non-voice), who are treated mainly as IT-enabled Company.
• IT jobs require a lot of personal attributes also, like attitude, intention of working as a team, motivation level, flexibility to learn, willingness of accepting challenges etc.
• Most of all your inspirations and aspirations. The future trend of skill requirement in IT companies are Unix, C, C++, Oracle, SQL, Java, .Net technology, Web Server, PHP.
• Some of the Expert Support companies are Accenture, IBM or Logica. Oracle, Satyam, Sun, Infosys are some example of Software development companies.
• The ERP specialists are Microsoft business solution, Oracle, SAP, and SSA Global.
• Rapid Change in technology has become a concern for many companies and they have started feeling the need of training people as per their project requirements.
• Companies are even recruiting non-computer engineers with high aptitude as Management trainees and imparting various training to them to make them project ready professionals.
• You will also find reputed institutes are offering “Project ready professional” training to bridge the gap between Universities and Industry Requirements. Several institutes are offering “technical skill training.

Recommendations

Understand the Market Requirement If you decide finally to go for IT as a career, start preparing yourself.

Understand the job roles for various positions in IT companies.

Analyze the entry criteria both at the start-up level as well as in the changeover level for each company of your choice.

List out the companies, which may value your skills, i.e., whose requirements match your skills. Watch the web sites to know the trend Self Preparation

You must decide your long-term goal regarding your career in IT and convince yourself on all personal attributes like attitude, life-style etc. Identify some technology areas and look for exclusive training on those.

Be realistic in achieving your dream jobs. Don’t rush for something very big in the beginning.

You may start at a lower level, which doesn’t matter at all provided you get the right exposure and proper experience, because the salary hike in IT is directly proportionate to your experience and skill enhancement.

If you are a student or a beginner, you may look forward to some part time/ trainee jobs alsoRemember your job security and future growth in IT solely depends upon your skill enhancement and your personal attributes.

Search a job

Look for a job through Web sites.

Keep a tab on the dailies on the days they post jobs, News Magazines, Career Fares.

Post your resume in various job sites.

References

• British Computer Society (Web Site: www.bcs.org.uk )
• Computer Weekly (Web Site: www.cw360.com )
• Doctor Job (Web site: www.doctorjob.com/it )
• e-skills, UK (Web Site: www.e-skills.com )
• IBM (Web Site: www.ibm.com )
• IT Compass (Web Site: www.itcompass.net )
• Microsoft (Web site: www.microsoft.com )
• Oracle (Web site: www.oracle.com )
• Sun Commercial (Web Site: http://suncommercial.com)
• UK Job sites (Web Site: www.prospects.ac.uk )