Month: December 2021

Do marks matter?

The importance of examination results especially important ones like Board Exams of Class XII and Class X have always been a subject of debate. While some believe that it is absolutely important to get very high scores to prove oneself for college placements and future careers, some may give examples of those who did not get very high scores in important exams but still managed to make it big in life!

Of course, there are many students with outstanding capabilities in sports or other defining hobbies that make themselves indispensable to a college or company despite their average marks. Also, there are students who secured average marks in school but had a change in attitude during college and became single-minded in their goal to get a good career placement. In this case, the results of Board Exams may not matter so much

Understanding the passion and dedication of the world’s greatest tech wizards

Some of the world’s greatest tech wizards turned entrepreneurs who started the biggest companies of the world dropped out of high school! Well, do examination results really matter that much? Well, it is important here for us to realize that these tech wizards dropped out of high school because they had a ‘burning passion’ to study and understand their technology, a passion that became so consuming that they had no time for anything else but pursuing it! They were evolved beyond the limitations of their education curriculum and while we admire them, we must also acknowledge that their life stories come under exceptional circumstances.

However, they would not have become the business leaders they are today without this passion and single-minded focus to bring their ideas to life. So, let us assume that they did not drop out of high school to play videogames, chat with their friends and watch YouTube the whole day! We can keep extensively debating on the pros and cons of this subject and give many examples to illustrate our point of view. However, we must be careful not to manipulate these examples to our convenience and make excuses to have a ‘take it easy’ attitude in life. Instead, we must understand the importance of clear goals, passion and determination while planning for the future.

‘Expectations versus Results’

At the micro-level, we all belong to various forms of societies be it a school, apartment, community, college or program and at the macro-level, we belong to some form of township, city and country. To exist harmoniously at the micro or macro level, we have to follow certain rules and our work and contributions are usually measured based on protocols and results. For example – You might be a very kind person who likes to help a lot of needy people but as a citizen of a country, you also have the obligation to pay your taxes on time. When it is time to pay your taxes, you cannot give some other examples of how you served society and expect the Government to understand your point of view. Likewise, when you become a part of a company, your work will be meaningful only if it contributes to the expectations of your team-members and your customers. It might be the most brilliant display of coding but if it’s not practical for the solution – your brilliance alone will not save the day!

Whether it is a community, corporate or a country – there will always be a way that ‘expectations versus results’ are measured. Board Exam results give colleges and companies a clear indication of your attitude toward your education. While we live in an era where many forward-thinking organizations do not rely on these results alone and look at the overall personality of the candidate, we must try our best to present a good image of ourselves and good marks help more than average ones. Does this mean that the world has come to an end because your marks are not good enough? Absolutely not! Life will always give us opportunities to learn and nurture ourselves to become the best versions of ourselves. The world respects people who have gotten up and run after a fall as much as they respect those who make it quick to the finish line.

A determined mindset takes everything as learning

We all have the duty to work hard to follow the rules, which in the case of a student is to prepare well for the exams and focus on getting a good score. However, we must also try to develop a mind-set to accept the results graciously and learn as much as possible from the results. We must  certainly not get depressed or think life is over just based on exam results.

It is natural to feel anxious when you are standing at the crossroads of your life and career not knowing which path to take. Do your marks matter? Will you get a chance to succeed in life? Will you be able to follow your heart and realize your dreams?

An organized mind leads to an organized life. At HCL TechBee, we have organized a holistic program early-career program that is guaranteed to help you make your mark in this world and plan your future relying on us to deliver you with the skills needed for success.  Our program eligibility criteria ensures that opportunities are available for a wide variety of students from different backgrounds who are looking for a systematic way to plan their future. Whether marks matter or note, it’s time for you to make your mark on the world with HCL TechBee!

With the diverse range of information, exposure and options available for high school students today, many have a clear notion of whether they want to pursue a career in technology and IT services or not. Which brings us to the question – what subjects one should focus on in Classes XI and XII that will be useful for a tech career.

Mathematics

“Pure mathematics is in its own way, the poetry of logical ideas” – Albert Einstein
Students often wonder how the difficult Math concepts that they study in high school will practically help them in real life. After all, we only need to know basic mathematical functions to pay bills and file taxes. Is the Pythagoras theorem really going to help us run a household and plan a career?

Well, one has to ‘think outside the box’ and ‘look at the bigger picture’ to understand that Mathematics ‘trains our mind’ to approach problem-solving in a logical manner. So, while trigonometry won’t help you pay your taxes in the future, it would have certainly nurtured your mind to be efficient and logical while solving problems. Closer to its alignment with tech careers, most IT roles require us to problem-solve in an efficient and quick manner. Barring exceptions, those with a solid foundation and interest in Mathematics typically do well in developer and analyst roles which require critical problem-solving skills. So, those interested in tech careers would benefit from focusing on Mathematics in high school at least to the level of being thorough with the syllabus of their high school course requirements

Computer Science

“Computer Science is the operation system for all innovation” – Steve Ballmer

Passion for computer science will certainly hold someone who is interested in a tech career in good stead. It’s always a good idea to approach this subject with interest rather than looking at it as an income-generation option alone. Build your fundamental knowledge of software engineering in high school so that you have a strong knowledge base to build upon in the future. Do not restrict yourself to the Computer Science topics covered in your high school syllabus and browse the Internet including online learning modules to challenge yourself in the areas that interest you. Better still, spend your free time creating apps, writing simple code and participating in high school hackathons to take your passion for computer science further. Observe the world around, including the lifestyles of people you know. What are the problems you see that you believe technology has an answer to? Can you code to provide a solution toward this? Build a curious mindset and train your mind to better the world through technology.

English & Languages

“Without language, one cannot talk to people and understand them; one cannot share their hopes and aspirations, grasp their history, appreciate their poetry, or savor their songs.” – Nelson Mandela

While science-based subjects like Physics and Chemistry are also important to gain a deeper level of understanding of the mechanical and intrinsic aspect of the world we live in, there is no denying the importance of focusing on English and language courses during your high school. Typically, many take this course lightly with the belief that it is sufficient to be good in Science alone to succeed in a tech career. This is a misconception which needs to be addressed with a genuine interest from you to improve your communication skills. With the exception of rare geniuses, it will be difficult for you to express your talent or make your mark in the world with sloppy communication skills.

Once you enter a college or an early career program like HCL TechBee, your communication and presentation skills will enable you to stand out positively in a crowd. Even if your career is focused purely on tech coding, you will have to write e-mails, take part in team calls, write reports and present your work – all of which requires good English communication skills. Your High School English course will also expose you to art, prose, poetry – subjects that will expand your mind and improve your soft skills. Whether it is your English course or your second-language course, focus on getting the best out of the meaning of the content rather that treating it as a course requirement you must finish.

Looking Beyond High School

Are you a tech enthusiast looking to enroll yourself in a program that tells you exactly what to focus on after high school? HCL TechBee is an organized, holistic program early-career program that is guaranteed to help you make your mark in the tech world and plan your future. Our program eligibility criteria ensures that opportunities are available for a wide variety of students from different backgrounds who are looking for a systematic way to plan their future.

What comes to mind when you hear the word HCL TechBee? Does it instantly make you think of a program that teaches you to be technically proficient while preparing you competently for an early-career in IT? A program that exposes you to the world of technology and empowers you with what matters? Well, you are right! But there’s more to this than meets the eye! Which is why we like to describe HCL Tech Bee  as a comprehensive 360 degree program that enhances many aspects of your professional life with your long-term success in mind.

HCL TechBee is all about empowerment! Let’s explore more about the multi-faceted benefits of this program through these 5 KEY POINTS  and learn how HCL TechBee not only effectively kickstarts your early-career but also empowers you to become a next-gen IT leader.

HOW HCL TECHBEE EMPOWERS YOU TO BE A NEXT-GEN IT LEADER

1. TechBee goes beyond IT education

2. TechBee gives you command over communication

3. TechBee makes you an effective team-player

4. TechBee improves your quantitative and logical reasoning skills

5. TechBee prepares you to be a next-gen IT leader

1. HCL TechBee goes beyond IT education

Of course, while one of the key highlights of the program is the best in-class IT education that it imparts, the focus is on giving you every opportunity to not only become technically proficient but also mould your personality to be effective as a problem-solver and team-player. The integrated education option that we provide helps you seamlessly learn in the classroom and practically apply what you learn there in the real-world scenario. Likewise, you can take back the learnings from your real-world training and discuss them in the classroom.

2. HCL TechBee gives you command over communication

You could be the best programmer in the world but if you are looking to be a next-gen leader then enhancing your communication skills  matter more than ever. Communication can only be understood to some extent from textbook learning and the more opportunities you have to take part in team discussions, present proposals and presentations and talk to customers – the more efficient you will become in getting your point across. TechBee candidates are given all these tailor-made opportunities to effectively work on their communication skills with feedback from trainers and mentors to give you the extra edge you need to be successful.

3. HCL TechBee makes you an effective team-player 

‘No man is an island’ is a popular saying we have all heard. The most inspiring leaders remind us that the ability to work well in a team is one of the most desirable traits in a candidate. Again, this is something you cannot learn from a text-book alone! Unless you are practically given opportunities to be an integral part of team, it will be difficult to understand how you will play a part in it especially during challenging times. At HCL TechBee, both inside and outside the classroom – you will learn to contribute effectively within a team and develop a sense of ownership and pride.

4. HCL TechBee improves your quantitative and logical reasoning skills

Remember when you were young and your parents and teachers constantly reminded you that the more you practice Mathematics, the better you will get at it. Why? The human mind feeds on the input it is given. The more practice we give our minds – the more efficiently it will absorb the input, process the problems and deliver the output – much like the Central Processing Unit of a computer.

Problem-solving skills including quantitative and logical reasoning skills do not manifest just overnight. While there are some people who have an aptitude towards this – the ones who manage to differentiate themselves effectively are the ones who practice on problems as much as they can. HCL TechBee candidates are given plenty of opportunities to improve their quantitative and logical reasoning skills by real exposure to problem-solving in real-time business scenarios under the guidance of experienced trainers, team leaders and mentors.

5. HCL TechBee prepares you to be a next-gen IT leader

HCL TechBee candidates become a part of larger HCLTech ecosystem with access to programs, platforms and a mentorship network that expands your horizons. HCLTech also has a keen focus on employee-run corporate social responsibility programs that expand your mind to think of ways you can make an impact on society. HCLTech is a democratic organization which means that the value you bring to the table is more important than your ranking or work band. So, developing your problem-solving and communication skills along with your technical skills will hold you in good stead in the long run. All of these qualities will help you position yourself as not only a successful candidate today but  a next-gen IT leader of tomorrow.

What are you waiting for? Learn more about HCL TechBee today to plan for a bright future tomorrow!