First to all, I am very thankful to all of you to appreciate my last email.

In this email I would like to emphasize on one more area along with technical education counseling which is the vital part of our community and I am feeling nowadays that area is lacking in our circle despite the fact that it is in our blood.

Yes, nothing but “Entrepreneurship”

Here I would like to share one very good video link “Let’s raise kids to be entrepreneurs by Cameron Herold” with all of you.

URL: http://www.ted.com/talks/cameron_herold_let_s_raise_kids_to_be_entrepreneurs.html

Our beloved Aqa Moula TUS always encourage all of us for Entrepreneurship. Even in past we all know the immense efforts of Syenda Abdeali Saifuddin Aqa R.A for our forefathers who lived in Kathiawar. Moula R.A invested and taught them Technical Education and sends them back to their cities with skill and dignity.

At last our slogan is: “Our goal is Entrepreneurship and the path of success is Technical Education”.

Abde Syenda TUS
Upliftment with Technical Education.

B.E. Polymer Engineer

I would like to share very good field which is “B.E. Polymer Engineering Degree Program” and as per my knowledge and study this field have very good potential in local and international market.

As per my analysis few good aspect of this field is:

1. Affordable education cost
2. New field (At least in our community where every second person is doing B.Com)
3. Good option for those who are having less percentage in F.S.C and still want to do something in technical education.
4. Most important is this field lead to entrepreneurship

Admission Last Date: 22^nd March, 2012

What is Polymer Engineering

The discipline of polymer engineering involves studying relationships that exist between the structure and properties of polymeric materials. An understanding of such structure-properties correlations facilitates correct fabrication, design and use of components made from polymers. The Polymer Engineering course offered is aimed at producing competent and skillful graduates who wish to seek careers as engineers, scientists and managers in the polymer industries.

Introduction to B.E Polymer Engineering

B.E Polymer Engineering (4 Years / 8 Semesters) In Affiliation with Hamdard University

This is a four years full-time study degree program comprising lectures and practical demonstrations designed to fulfill advance plastics industry requirement. The degree program is for those wishing to work as Polymer Engineer in the plastics industry. This program is a self-contained course and provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of the engineering principles of various areas of importance to flourish and expand local plastics industry particularly with reference to productivity, design, economy and quality aspects.

At present our plastics industry is facing shortage of qualified and trained manpower at the level of engineers, technologists, technicians etc., to operate plastics processing machines which are functionally advanced day by day due to rapid technological developments in the field of mechanical, automation, electronics etc.

B.E Polymer Engineering Graduation Requirements

the Polymer Engineering program at PTC is a bachelor degree. Graduation essentially requires a minimum 2.00 CGPA in overall eight Semesters (Four Academic years). Polymer engineering students must pass all the courses as mentioned in the prospectus of the B.E program.

Pakistan Plastics Industry Statistics

Statistics For Production
Capacity of Plastics Materials Year 2006

Gatron Industries
Engro Asahi Chemical
Pak Polymer Industries
Dyno Limited

Total Production
PET    200,000  M.Tons per Year
PVC    100,000  M.Tons per Year
PS      36.000   M.Tons per Year
UF      34,000   M.Tons per Year
370,000 M.Tons per years

Status of Plastic Products Industry Year 2006

• Local Consumption of Plastics – 470,000 M.Tons per Year
• Local Production of Plastics – 370,000 M.Tons per Year
• Imports of Plastics – 180,000 M.Tons per Year
• Exports of Plastics – 58,000   M.Tons per Year
• Total Industrial Units
  • Organized Sector – 6,000
  • SMEs – 700
• Manpower Engaged – 475,000
• Major Exportable Items: Water Coolers. Hot Pots etc.

Status of Plastic Products Industry Year 2006

• Local Consumption of Recycled Materials
  • No. of Recycled Units – 150,000 M. Tons per Year
  • Direct/ indirect Labor – More than 400/50,000.

Major Employers of our Graduates

• Alsons Auto Parts (Pvt.) Ltd., Karachi.
• AuVitronics Limited, Hub, Balochistan.
• BASF Pakistan Limited, Karachi.
• Becton Dickinson Services (Pvt.) Ltd. Karachi.
• Dadex Eternit Ltd., Karachi.
• Electropolymers (Pvt.) Ltd. Karachi.
• Gatron (Industries) Ltd., Hub, Balochistan
• Hi-Tech Plastics (Pvt) Ltd., Wah Cantt.
• Indus Pipe Industries, Islamabad.
• International Industries Ltd., Karachi.
• Karim Containers (Pvt.) Ltd., Karachi.
• Leo Tecno Plast, Karachi.
• LG Corporation, Hub Balochistan.
• Lucky Plastics Industries (Pvt.) Ltd., Kasur.
• Mediplast innovations (Pvt.) Ltd., Karachi.
• Mian Tyres & Tube Ltd., Sheikhupura.
• Novatex Limited, Karachi.
• Pel Industries, Karachi.
• Repro KRC (Pvt.) Ltd., Karachi.
• Royal PVC, Peshawar.
• Shield Corporation Ltd., Karachi.
• Thermosole (Pvt.) Ltd., Lahore.
• Top Medical Industries, Karachi.
• Tri-Pack Films Ltd., Port Qasim.

The very first question that comes to mind for one searching for an U.A.E job is: Can I get a job from my home country?

Yes, if you’re quite lucky or you have any extra ordinary skills which are not available in the current market, then you will be able to get hired from your home country but the probability is very low like 5%.

One more option is recruitment agency in your home country but remember don’t pay a single penny to them as advance or processing fee etc: for there are many such fraudulent persons and dubious companies, who prey on the gullible and the innocent, who are out there looking for a living.

OK, now let’s start the job searching task and for that you have to do few preparations at home .If you do proper homework then you will be saving a lot of your time in the U.A.E and can concentrate on job searching activities.

Remember once you will be in the U.A.E, every single day will cost you in AED. Therefore I have divided the job searching task in two categories:

first one is pre job searching activities.
second one is post job searching activities.

Let’s discuss pre job searching activities. Mainly these activities can be done in the country of your domicile.

1. Make a proper email address like your firstname.lastname@gmail.com
2. Prepare your resume as per the international standards
3. Update your Linkedin profile; if possible join job hunting groups
4. Find out U.A.E based contacts, if you don’t have then use word of mouth in your social circle in order to find out.
5. Do research on internet for relevant companies where you can apply for job and jot down all companies details in excel sheet. Few links are following and for more Google it.
   1. http://www.yellowpages.ae/ – check the advance search option
   2. http://www.ameinfo.com/db/
   3. http://uaebusinessdirectory.com/
   4. http://www.hawkpages.com/
   5. http://www.zawya.com/default.cfm?cc
   6. http://www.searchme.ae/search.php
6. There are quite a few reliable job hunting websites in the U.A.E, Be familiar with these website. By doing analysis on relevant job in this way you will get an idea of the job market and employer expectations. Create your personal account as well, so once you will be in the U.A.E you have to just update few details.
   1. http://www.bayt.com
   2. http://dubai.dubizzle.com/jobs/
   3. http://www.gnads4u.com/jobs
   4. http://monstergulf.com
   5. http://gulftalent.com
   6. http://naukrigulf.com
   7. http://www.nadia-me.com/
7. Accommodation arrangements can also be done from your home country, Kindly review following website and do contact for suitable accommodation. If you have your own laptop then please give preference to the WIFI based accommodation otherwise you can use internet café. Finalize the rent and other terms with them, but no money should be transferred from your home country. Try to get accommodation in Dubai, U.A.E because you will get lots of advantages.
   1. URL: http://dubai.dubizzle.com/property-for-rent/rooms-for-rent-flatmates/
   2. URL: http://gnads4u.com/search.html?t=properties&ct=RXC-PR-TL-AB

Let’s discuss post job searching activities. Mainly these activities can be done after your arrival in the U.A.E.

Basic Amenity

Mobile phone

Once you arrive, you have to be in touch via mobile phone. You can buy mobile connection from Airport or any other place and that number you have to update everywhere for e.g. in Resume, on websites etc.

Now once you have basic amenity with you, you have to move forward with your job searching activities and for job searching Internet is the best option. You can also visit companies in order to drop your resume, but for that please update you resume with your local number and local detail as you already know all websites.

In conclusion, I’ll say best of the luck and do hard work and proper planning in your home country, I am 100% sure if you come up with proper homework, you will definitely get your dream job.