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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 16, 2024Hindi

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I am in a job for 4+ years with both manual and automation testing skills. In the future of IT, will the skill help me develop or should I upgrade myself to AI or machine learning skills as the current trend is in that direction.

Ans: Yes. You have to. However, before enrolling in any Online Certification Course, conduct thorough research on LinkedIn by creating job alerts relevant to your domain. Examine the job descriptions for each vacancy to determine what additional skills are necessary based on current job market trends. Then, pursue certificates to attain such skills. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future.

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Hi, Currently I'm working as QA test engineer with experience of 3.5 yes. I'm working on automation and manual and looking forward to completely get into automation testing. Request for advice as to how I should train myself to sustain in this industry, i.e which other technologies I should learn and how much is the scope of automation engineer in future?

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Respected Sir, I work at a mid-sized IT firm in Pune as a Java developer. With the rise of AI tools like Copilot and ChatGPT, I feel that basic coding jobs may become obsolete. I'm from a modest background and can't afford expensive upskilling courses. Would you recommend I focus on AI/ML self-learning through open platforms, or should I pivot toward roles like tech writing or product testing? How can I future-proof my career?

Ans: Yes you should be conversant with AI. Traditional coding and testing jobs will be eliminated.

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NO. Once again, you seem to be making a mistake. Why did you choose Public Health? Do you understand its scope? If you don't, then why are you pursuing it?

Let me remind you that anyone can appear for NEET after completing a BSc. Here are the requirements.
B.Sc. Examination of an Indian University provided that he/she has passed the B.Sc. Examination with not less than
two of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Biotechnology and further that he/ she has passed
the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.

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Sir,my son got mechanical engg in Thapar in 1st round and we hope for upgradation in subsequent rounds.i am from Chandigarh. How are placements in Mechanical Thapar

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Hi! Sir, My son is holding Canadian citizenship and also holds OCI. He just has completed his 10th with 98 %tile from Gujarat Board. Now he has got admission in 11th Science. My question is that will he get admission in government engineering colleges or IITs as per general quota like Indian citizens?. What will be the fees for OCI holder to get admission for government engineering colleges?. I will wait for your favorable response. Thanks Hitesh Patel.

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