Hello Graduates,
Not sure what to do next after your BA degree? Are you feeling confused and misguided? If yes, then you are on right page. In this article we are going to discuss about various career options after BA(Bachelor in Arts).
Millions of college students and recent graduates are struggling with these questions: “what to do after BA Degree” or “what are the career options after BA”. Indeed it’s very much important to choose the right career path, but it’s isn’t always an easy decision to make. The choices we make define our future in various ways.
If you want a career that would make you happy, you must have a good understanding of what you enjoy doing and what really motivates you. Whichever path you choose, it is necessary to know your strengths and weaknesses.
People usually think that Arts is the subject taken by the low or average student and it doesn’t have many career options as compared to other courses. But, this is not true there are many career opportunities available after BA, that you can consider as per your interest.
Skills and Competencies needed as a BA graduate
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Teamwork/ Goal oriented
- Critical thinking
- Time management and organisation
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to do research
Best Career Options after BA
1. Government Jobs Opportunity after BA
After graduation, there are various job openings available in the government sector. Every year government releases thousands of vacancies for graduate candidates which includes BA candidates also. However, Competition is really tough here but, if you are determined and focused then nothing can stop you.
A government job gives you career stability, job security, Higher pay-band, Respect in society, and many other additional benefits.
Nowadays, there are several training institutes that can get you prepared. Normally it takes around 6-12 months to be fully prepared for any government exam.
Some of the popular government examinations for BA Candidates:
- Staff Selection Commission– CGL, CPO, MTS, CHSL. These posts are for 10th/12th and graduate candidates.
- Banking jobs – Clerk, PO.
- Railway jobs – Group D, NTPC, Station master
- UPSC – IAS, IPS, IFS
- LIC
- State level exams – Revenue Officer, Sub Inspector, Panchayat Secretary, Patwari
2. Private jobs after BA
For a graduate candidate variety of private Jobs are available. Every other day you can see the advertisement in a newspaper and job portals regarding Graduate vacancies. To get into the private sector you need to have good communication skills and a smart attitude.
If you are a BA pass candidate you can easily start your career in any multinational company like HCL, DEL, Flipkart, Amazon, etc.
- BPO and Call centre jobs
- Content Writing jobs
- Public relations jobs
- Data entry operator jobs
- Clerical jobs in any private company
- Typist jobs in different ministry like aviation or transport etc. (If you have knowledge of typing)
- Social worker etc
3. Further Studies
a. Master’s in arts (MA)
After completion of BA degree, one can pursue a Master degree to further their knowledge in a specialized field. It’s a post-graduate degree course of 2 years duration.
You can choose from numerous available subjects as per your interest, some of which are: English, Teaching, Fine arts, History, Geography, Polity, Philosophy etc. After MA if interested you can also go for P.hD Degree.
After your post graduation degree, you would become eligible for UGC NET(National Eligibility Test) and SET (State Eligibility Test) Examinations- the qualifying examination for professor post in a college.
b. Bachelor of Education (B. Ed)
It is an undergraduate professional degree in Bachelor in Education of 2 years duration. You will be trained to work as a teacher in middle to high schools. You can get B. Ed degree in your favourite subjects like Maths, Science, Social Studies, Hindi, Sanskrit, etc. Government Schools release thousands of vacancies for B. Ed teacher, so it’s a great career opportunity.
c. LLB in Law
The full form of LLB is Legum Baccalaureus in Latin language. In India, it is famously known as Bachelor of Legislative Law. A graduate Candidate in any discipline is eligible to pursue an LLB course. There is no fix duration of this course, you need to pass in your respective subjects. There are so many LLB courses like: law in criminal, labour, family, Constitution, property, etc.
A Variety of career options are available after LLB such as: Lawyer, Legal Advisor, teacher or lecturer, solicitor, etc.
d. Master’s in business administration (MBA)
Master of Business Administration or MBA is one of the most popular post-graduate programs in India and abroad. It is a degree designed to develop the skills required for careers in business and management. The value of the MBA is not limited strictly to the business world. However, MBAs are expensive and academically challenging thus, you need to be certain that it’s the right option for you.
It’s a 2 years duration postgraduate course. The most common MBA specializations are: Accounting, Economics, Corporate finance, Strategy/Frameworks, Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Leadership, Marketing, Information Technology.
e. Hospitality management
Hospitality Management as a field requires aspirants to possess good communication skills, confidence, a good listener and impressive personality. Career options are Hotel manager, chef, housekeeping manager, Banquet Manager, Floor supervisors, etc.
f. PG Diploma Courses
A Post Graduate Diploma is a one-year duration master level diploma course, that provides specialized knowledge to the students. However education fee is comparatively high than the regular master degree courses, but its worth doing as it provides better job opportunities.
Candidates are usually shortlisted for admission in an PG Diploma Course on the basis of their performance in an entrance exam conducted by colleges followed by a Personal Interview (PI) round.
Popular PG Diploma courses after BA
- PGDM (equivalent to MBA)
- PG Diploma in HR Management
- PG Diploma in Digital Marketing
- PG Diploma in Technical writing
4. Certification courses after BA
a. Digital marketing course- Digital marketing is the current trending thing. It would be highly beneficial for you. The best part is it’s easy to understand and requires less time to complete the course.
b. Hindi and English typing- For almost every graduate job (Government/Private) the basic skill requirements are typing and computer knowledge. Learning Hindi and English typing will surely improve your employability. It is the most fundamental skill, that will help you in many ways in life. The great thing about typing is that it is not difficult to learn, and anyone can learn with a bit of dedication and practice.
c. Professional course in animation and multimedia– The field of 3D animation can be said to have experienced explosive growth over the past decades. There are several uses of animation and multimedia including: Television commercials, Movies, Cartoons for children, Video Games, etc. However, it takes extra effort to become an expert in this field.
d. Graphic Designing course- Graphic designers are in constant demand by brand & advertisement companies, movie, films, printing, publishing, game, and animation industry. Students with creative and artistic mind can consider this course.
e. Software programming courses- Popular programming languages: Python, Java, C++, Ruby, HTML, Dot net, etc.
f. Hindi and English stenography- Do you know! Every year SSC releases thousand of posts for stenographer. Learning stenography takes time and regular practice but, its worth trying because of its huge benefits.
5. Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is an exciting career option for BA students that requires passion, focus, and willingness to take risks. After completing your graduation degree you can also become a job provider by becoming an entrepreneur and can start your own business line.
To become a successful entrepreneur you need initiative, sound commercial sense, motivation, creativity, and leadership skills. The Good news is that the Indian Government is also providing the initial loan for startups under schemes like Make in India and start-up India.
Small Business ideas after BA
- Tutorial centres
- Event planning
- Blogging
- Boutique
- Photography
- E-commerce
- Makeup and hairstyling
Hope you guys liked this article. I have tried to complete 5 best available career options after BA. However, If you have any doubt regarding career or job comment below or mail directly to: [email protected]. All the best for your future. Keep Learning and Keep Earning.
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