Need Expert Advice?Our Gurus Can Help

Computer Science Graduate Feeling Helpless After Struggling with Malnutrition and Limited Education

Nayagam P P |4324 Answers |Ask -Follow

Career Counsellor - Answered on Oct 02, 2024

Nayagam is a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360.
He started his career as an HR professional and has over 10 years of experience in tutoring and mentoring students from Classes 8 to 12, helping them choose the right stream, course and college/university.
He also counsels students on how to prepare for entrance exams for getting admission into reputed universities /colleges for their graduate/postgraduate courses.
He has guided both fresh graduates and experienced professionals on how to write a resume, how to prepare for job interviews and how to negotiate their salary when joining a new job.
Nayagam has published an eBook, Professional Resume Writing Without Googling.
He has a postgraduate degree in human resources from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi, a postgraduate diploma in labour law from Madras University, a postgraduate diploma in school counselling from Symbiosis, Pune, and a certification in child psychology from Counsel India.
He has also completed his master’s degree in career counselling from ICCC-Mindler and Counsel, India.
... more

Asked by Anonymous - Sep 23, 2024Hindi

I graduated in 2022 with a computer science degree from a mediocre college where the teachers couldn’t speak English fluently. They taught us primarily through blackboard learning, rote memorization, and notes, often asking predictable questions from previous exams. Due to COVID disruptions and online learning, I struggled to concentrate on my studies. Despite trying to learn programming through courses, I couldn’t become proficient and failed to secure a job through campus placements. Up to class 5, I was a malnourished and stunted child, often fainting. I’ve read that malnutrition and stunting can limit cognitive intelligence and lead to poor learning ability and capacity. Unfortunately, I did not receive a quality education in school as my family couldn’t afford better options, so I attended an unrecognized school up to class 8. I only managed to clear the college entrance exam through rote learning and procedural knowledge of mathematics. As an adult, I am stunted (5 ft), which makes me ineligible for many jobs, and I have weak vocal cords, making presentations difficult. I tried to take government job exams, but my memory suffered due to COVID. I don’t know what to do or how to get a job and what to learn. I struggle to retain most information. Am I completely helpless? I have a “Corona Degree” (passed without exams). Will this degree hold weight in the future? What should I pursue to become skilled enough to get any job?

Ans: For the past two years, from 2022 to 2024, you haven't said what you've been doing. I could tell right away from your question that you have great written skills. To begin, please stop thinking badly about yourself and the things around you. Second, you find your interests for your career, make a list of them, and try to get better at what you do. Third, make a LinkedIn profile and use Job Alerts to find out more about the jobs you're interested in. Try getting better over time. Take part in yoga, meditation, and other physical exercises. Wait your turn. Have faith in yourself. You will do well in your job and life. I hope you have a wonderful future.

All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future.

To know more on ‘ Careers | Education | Jobs’, ask / follow Us here in RediffGURUS.