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Asked by Anonymous - Nov 26, 2024Hindi
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I am a Post-Graduate (M.A. in Political Science & International Relations). I've been preparing for UPSC & other Government Job Exams. I do not have any Technical Skills or Practical Work Experience (not even Internship). My Family will support for some years, so that I can dedicate my full time for UPSC Preparation, without the pressure of taking up a Job. I'm studying full time at Home. Along with UPSC Preparation, I want to gain some Skills which can make me employable, as a Backup Plan, in case, I'm unable to clear UPSC, within a few years. Can you please suggest me some Online Courses for Learning Technical Skills required for the Job Market, which I can learn from Home, along with my UPSC Preparation, without investing a lot Time & Money? Preferably Free Online Courses which also provide Internship Support (Work-from-Home). Also suggest me what are some Skills, which I need to Learn, to become Employable in the Job Market, after a few years from now.

Ans: Dear , When you are aiming for UPSC and are serious in your pursuation , Thhinking about any other back plan is not wise as this will dilute your efforts and concentration hence you will not get the success which you aim for.
Asked on - Nov 29, 2024 | Not Answered yet
Thanks for Answering my Question, Sir... I have already attempted UPSC Prelims in this year, 2024 & also selected for Mains, Result Pending. My Deadline for UPSC is 2026-27 Attempt, after that, I have to shift to an alternative Career Path. I have been seriously preparing for UPSC, since last year & will continue for the next 2 years, in case, I am not able to clear. But I am feeling that, not having any Technical Skills puts me at a Disadvantaged Position in today's Job Market, just in case, I am unable to clear UPSC (Being Practical/Realistic not lacking Self-confidence). Can you please suggest me some Technical Skills which I can develop through Online Courses, during these 2 years by spending just 1 Hour per Day & minimal amount of Monetary Investment, which can add Value to my Resume, in the Job Market, just in case, I am unable to clear UPSC. My Qualification is Post Graduation (M.A. in Political Science & International Relations), which is quite useful for UPSC Preparation, as it is my Optional Subject for Mains, but this Qualification is not very Valuable in the Job Market. Please Guide me, otherwise, after 2-3 years, I will be having a lot of Knowledge, but not Marketable Professional/Technical Skills.

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