Reshma R

LEAVING THAT MARKS SHEET BEHIND

What is the first question one would be asked on entering a new college for admission? What goes on top of the resume right after your name? If you still presume that is the academic scores, you probably are having jet-lag of a decade. It is no more a number game out there when skills and exposure is what a Human resource person is hunting for.

Marks can help one understand a person’s ability to learn but this, certainly is not a parameter to judge a person's calibre  When a student sitting in the first bench of the class room is focused on understanding what is thought in class, the last bencher is usually busy discovering something himself. There was once a time when the topper of the class was regarded ‘the brain of the class’. Not surprisingly, the phrase is now replaced by the words ‘nerd’ or ‘book-worms’.

“Blame it on the system” is not a rear thing to hear. From parents to teachers, each one tunes the young mind the chew and vomit repeatedly not bothering to understand the child’s ability to digest. A marks driven curriculum to a money oriented job, it all smothers the dreams. A shift for the good this way is indeed as a welcome.

From the importance being given to internships and work experience to a reduced appreciation for the centum, it is evident that today one cant make an easy career with marks in hand. What is in the top story and how much of the world a person knows does count. Are you 'street smart' is what a person is questioned. Being update with what is happening and being able to analyse a step more than what is just given is what adds a point. 

A daily newspaper might come handy before an interview than a text book. Who knows? After all, your interviewer might be worried about the diesel price peaking up. A need for aptitude tests for profession entrance exams and job applications makes it even more clear about the requirement.