AN INTERVIEW BASED

PROJECT
On
“PROFESSIONAL CHOICES OF PEOPLE”

DONE BY

IFTIKAR SAIKIA OF CLASS XII

FOR THE SESSION 2021-22

SUBMITTED TO-

RASHMI BORKAKOTY
PGT ENGLISH, NPS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, GUWAHATI
 CONTENTS

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1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 1
2. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION 2
3. OBJECTIVE 3
4. ACTION PLAN 4
5. QUESTIONNAIRE 5-22
6. PROJECT REPORT 23-29
7. PHOTO GALLERY 30
8. BIBLIOGRAPHY 31

ACKNOW
 LEDGEME

I would like to extend my sincere and heartfelt obligation towards all

those who have helped me in making this project. Without their active
guidance, help, cooperation and encouragement, I would not have been
able to present the project on time.

I am extremely thankful and pay my sincere gratitude to my English

teacher Rashmi Borkakoty for her valuable guidance and support for
completion of this project.

I extend my sincere gratitude to my Vice Principal, Mrs. Papri Dey

Borthakur for the moral support extended during the tenure of this
project.

I also acknowledge with a deep sense of reverence, my gratitude

towards my parents, my interviewees, other faculty members of the
school and friends for their valuable suggestions given to me in
completing the project.
 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

This is to Certify that Iftikar Saikia of Class XII, Roll No. 16619577
has completed his/her Project titled “An Interview-Based Project on
Professional Choices of People” under my guidance and
supervision. He/ She has taken proper care and shown sincerity in
completion of this Project.

I certify that this Project is up to my expectations and as per the

guidelines issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New
Delhi.

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EXTERNAL EXAMINER MENTOR & GUIDE

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PRINCIPAL’S SIGNATURE SCHOOL SEAL

 OBJECTIVE

“Professional Choices of People” is a study conducted on the basis of

interviewing people at their residences and work places. The study has
been undertaken to understand and learn about the varied professions
people are engaged in and know about their challenges and initiatives in
their fields of work.
I took the opportunity to interview five of my neighborhood
professionals who were engaged in different professions demanding
different kinds of work in their respective fields. I conversed with them
and learnt about the nature of their work and the ways by which they
reached their position today. I was greatly benefitted by the knowledge
on their individual contributed to the society through their chosen
professions.
The project aimed at preparing a Questionnaire that suits to ask these
individuals engaged in different fields of work and know about their
duties in their professional work-field and collect data/ information for
analyzing the facts on their individual choice of work/ profession.
This Project Work helped me
to-----------------------------------------------------* Learn the method of
translating one’s vernacular medium into English especially with
people who are not very competent in the English language.
*Listen to the audio/ video conversation related with the topic
“Professional Choices of People” and understand the speaking
proficiency required to achieve a certain level of language proficiency.
*Develop the skills to speak in a fluent way and explain the written
materials to a third party.

ACTION
PLAN
The entire Project has been fulfilled following different steps in
consultation with teachers, experts and peers and with reference to print
and visual media.
The Project aims at achieving a clear understanding of the jobs people
are doing around my neighborhood by visiting their houses or work
places and conversing with them.
I visited my neighborhood with a prepared questionnaire and asked
them about the work they pursue and reason for choosing such a
profession and their future prospects.
Along with that I have acquired a good proficiency in general English
speaking and methods of interacting with people and listening to
various interviews conducted by our national channels and word media.
For the Project I carried out several studies and readings and interviews
related with my topic and came to know about the difficulties and
challenges each one has to face in their field of work. Then I analyzed
the data collected from different persons and found out the working
environment of their life.

AN INTERVIEW – BASED PROJECT ON “Professional Choices of

People”

Interviewee 1: Dr Yan Bani.

Occupation: Obstetrician and Gynecologist.
QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Can you please tell me something about the profession you have
chosen?
Answer: I am a MD Obstetrics and Gynecology. I work as the
department head and senior gynecologist, practicing at Govt.
Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Jalukbari,Guwahati.

2. What inspired you to join this Profession?

Answer: I have always wanted to develop the female health of the
society and being a gynecologist was the right choice. I am able to
help women in the most critical and joyful moment of their life i.e
childbirth. I remember, when my cousin was born and I peeked
through the observing window of the OT. I saw the doctor’s hard
work and the moment when the doctor held the baby and the smile on
my aunt’s crying face made me feel like “I want to be a doctor too”.
It was a great inspiration for me to join this profession.

3. How long have you been in this Profession and what motivates you
to keep going?
Answer: I have been in this profession for 15 years and you need a lot
of patience and calm to be in this profession. For motivation, I

would say, the first cry of the baby held in hands, the joyful face of
the mother even though she is tired and exhausted, the happiness and
thankfulness of the family and accomplishing the challenges and
learning new things makes me very happy and really keeps me going.

4. What challenges need to be dealt with in the Profession you are in?
 Answer: Childbirth is not an easy task. It needs a lot of hard work.
Preparing the patient, ensuring the safety of the child and the mother,
scheduling the due date and regular check ups is to be done with care
and effort. Sometimes there are problems related to misbelief which
hindrances proper treatment and diagnosis. Also, due to the lack of
advanced equipments various issues arises for both the doctor and the
patient. I have to make sure that everything is ready until after
delivery.

5. What kind of qualities are required to take up the job of your choice?
Answer: Being a doctor is a very tough job. One must have the ability
to be calm, determinant and converse very well. These qualities are
very necessary as you have to remain calm and determined in very
chaotic emergencies and in long hour surgeries.
Conversing skills are very important to establish a well-balanced
emotional connection with the patient and giving them support for
treatment.

6. What has been your role in the Profession of your choice and how
have you succeeded in your contribution to society?
Answer: My role is to support the patient and safely deliver the baby
through surgery. I specially take up the patients with critical care
pregnancy, female complex gynecological problems, fibroisis,
hormonal imbalances, heavy menstrual issues, etc. I also have to guide
the assistant doctors and students for proper delivery. I have researched
medicines to help women in pregnancy and help out in various non-
profit clinics.
7. Can you share with me about some areas of growth in the field of
your choice of Profession?
Answer: There has been various developments in this field but the
most advanced growth would be robotic engineered surgery, it is an
advanced form of minimal invasive surgery which will help doctors for
perfect and safe surgeries.

8. How do you manage your work-life balance?

Answer: It is very challenging and sometimes affects my health too.
There are times when I just get back to home and called out to the
hospital again and I need to rush. Sometimes, I need to stay at the
hospital for the entire night without a wink of sleep. However. I need
to stay and follow a strict schedule. My husband is heavenly so I have
to manage my kids with my nanny. I get tired and exhausted but I still
have to manage.

9. What are your new prospects with the present job you are engaged
in?
Answer: Various new technologies are developing in this job such as
vacuum assisted delivery, caesarean sections, major surgery for
gynecological surgeries, etc which are creating numerous cures for the
patients and opportunities for doctors to gain more knowledge through
research.
 10.Is there a Profession you think you would have excelled in other
than the one you are presently engaged in?
Answer: I think I might have been a good dancer. I used to be a member
of the dancer’s club in high school. However, the future held something
different for me but I am very happy and satisfied to be a gynecologist.

11. Compared to the time before the pandemic, what have been the new
problems you had to tackle to keep going with your profession?
Answer: The pandemic was terrifying. After the pandemic the work
schedule went up by 2 times. Managing the department after pandemic
was chaotic as all the data had to be reorganized. The patients check ups
and due dates had to done with as fast as possible since it was held.
However, the staff and workers were very determinant to for smooth
running of the department and it was all well at the end.

12. What message would you like to convey to the group of the
coming generation which is interested in the profession of your
choice?
Answer: Be very determinant, work hard and don’t be scared you
will do well. Gynecology has many opportunities for you. So be
hopeful and do your best.
Interviewee 2: Noor Mohummad Biren Saikia.

Occupation: Professor.
QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Can you please tell me something about the profession you have
chosen?
Answer: I am an Jr. Assistant Professor. I teach the subject of
assamese in Guwahati university, Jalukbari.

2. What inspired you to join this Profession?

 Answer: My father was a teacher and wanted to be like him. At
first, I started out as a tutor. Tutoring those students made me really
satisfied and I realized that teaching is best thing I can do. Gradually my
life progressed and now I am an assistant professor.

3. How long have you been in this Profession and what motivates you
to keep going?
Answer: I have been a professor for the last 4 years. When I see my
students being able to get my teaching and really investing their time
and effort in the subject makes me very happy. Also, when my
students succeed I feel proud and motivates me to guide more
students to success.

4. What challenges need to be dealt with in the Profession you are in?
Answer: To make my students understand the concepts and having
them immersed and invested in the subject. As literature might get
boring sometimes, I have to make sure my students

are attentive through activities etc. I have to make them ready for
exams and gain practical knowledge.

5. What kind of qualities are required to take up the job of your

choice?
Answer: The qualities to make people listen to you attentively and
understand you and take interest in your subject are very necessary in
teaching career. Along with these, you must be organized and must
be able to understand the problem of your student and support them
mentally.
6. What has been your role in the Profession of your choice and how
have you succeeded in your contribution to society?
Answer: My role in my profession is to assist the senior professor and
teach the students and guide them to success. Many of my students
are great and successful alumni of the university.

7. Can you share with me about some areas of growth in the field of
your choice of Profession?
Answer: The main growth in my profession are communication skills
and organization. I feel my communication skills are strong and take
constructive feedback which helps me in self-evaluation. Being
organized helps to build up teacher-student interaction and be role
models for the students.

8. How do you manage your work-life balance?

Answer: Even if I have a busy schedule, I do get plenty of family
time. My working hours is mostly morning shift though I may

overtime periodically near the examinations but I get time to play

with my kids along with work going on hand-in-hand.

9. What are your new prospects with the present job you are engaged
in?
Answer: Many opportunities have opened up recently such as digital
learning portal, content writer, etc. I have wrote many contents for
various events and it is a well-paid job.
10.Is there a Profession you think you would have excelled in other
than the one you are presently engaged in?
Answer: When I was a kid, I dreamt of being a sports athlete but I
was not that good in sports and I found my interest in teaching. I love
to teach and being a professor is perfect.

11. Compared to the time before the pandemic, what have been the
new problems you had to tackle to keep going with your profession?
Answer: The biggest problem the was completing the course. The
online classes created a lot of issues but somehow, we managed. The
students were depressed and anxious about exams and their future.
We the mentors had to tackle their issues and support them and make
them believe in themselves.

12. What message would you like to convey to the group of the
coming generation which is interested in the profession of your
choice?

Answer: Teaching is a very important career. Teachers make

successful students who become leaders, doctors, engineers, etc. You
must have the qualities to pull off teaching at its best. I hope you do
well.
Interviewee 3: Makoni Ahmed

Occupation: Staff Nurse (G.N.M)

QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Can you please tell me something about the profession you have
chosen?
Answer: I am a Staff Nurse (GNM). I am currently working at Govt.
Ayurvedic Hospital and College, Jalukbari, Guwahati.
2. What inspired you to join this Profession?
Answer: I wanted to work in a medical and the best option I had was
being a Nurse. I liked to help others and being a nurse totally suited
my purpose.

3. How long have you been in this Profession and what motivates you
to keep going?
Answer: I have been in this profession for 8 years and the happy
smiles of patients leaving completely cured gives me peace and keeps
me going.

4. What challenges need to be dealt with in the Profession you are in?
Answer: I have to manage my ward. I have to check all the medicines
bought by the patient and give correct doses and injection as
prescribed on time.

5. What kind of qualities are required to take up the job of your

choice?
Answer: One needs to be very hardworking, mentally strong and
calm. Ward is always in chaos and I have to survive through it,
assisting the patient and remain calm. I need to make big decisions in
emergencies hence you need to be strong.

6. What has been your role in the Profession of your choice and how
have you succeeded in your contribution to society?
Answer: My role is to assist the patient in their treatment and follow
the instructions of the doctor. I have to give the medicines and
injections as prescribed on time. I have helped many patients to
complete their treatment with ease and get cure efficiently.

7. Can you share with me about some areas of growth in the field of
your choice of Profession?
Answer: The main growth has in the faculty of nursing. I got a lot of
advance training. Nursing has become one the most respectable and
well-paid profession.

8. How do you manage your work-life balance?

Answer: I am not married yet and I live alone in the hospital quarters.
I visit my parents whenever I get a leave. However, we don’t get
much leaves so it really tough and hard. I also have night shifts in a
period of one week.

9. What are your new prospects with the present job you are engaged
in?

Answer: Now I am getting trained in advanced equipment handling

which is really fun and eases a lot of work. I also had covid duty
which was adventures and I got to help a lot of patients in the
pandemic.

10.Is there a Profession you think you would have excelled in other
than the one you are presently engaged in?
Answer: I wanted to be a doctor but I didn’t have the qualification.
So, I worked very hard to become a nurse and happy with it.
 11. Compared to the time before the pandemic, what have been the
new problems you had to tackle to keep going with your profession?
Answer: Now I have a much busier schedule and get night shifts very
often. I have not got leaves for the 3 months and have no visited my
parents. I need suppress my depression and anxiety and have a strong
mind to do my duty.

12. What message would you like to convey to the group of the
coming generation which is interested in the profession of your
choice?
Answer: Be prepared to tackle all the difficulties and have a strong
and calm mind. I hope you do great.

Interviewee 4: Abdul Audud

Occupation: Accountant.
QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Can you please tell me something about the profession you have
chosen?
Answer: I am an Accountant in the NHS of Assam. I handle all the
bills that come under my regional office such as construction and
maintenance bills, salary bills, etc.

2. What inspired you to join this Profession?

Answer: I was interested in commerce from my high school. I
completed my accountancy degree and life certainly lead me this
path. After my results, I got a call from my uncle for the opening of
an accountant and I went for the interview and succeeded.

3. How long have you been in this Profession and what motivates you
to keep going?
Answer: I have been working as an accountant for the last 9 years and
making budgets is very challenging but I love challenges and it keeps
me going in this profession. Also, I love the work trips.

4. What challenges need to be dealt with in the Profession you are in?
Answer: I have to be very careful in calculations and submit detailed
explanation of the expenses for making the bills and budgets. I have
to make sure there is no add ons leading money embezzlement from
the government.

5. What kind of qualities are required to take up the job of your

choice?
Answer: You must know your tech for fast and easy budget making.
You have to be detail oriented and must have a strong work ethic. All
these qualities make budget and bill making easy and fast.

6. What has been your role in the Profession of your choice and how
have you succeeded in your contribution to society?
Answer: My role is to make budgets for the NHS office. I make
budgets monthly and avail the salary of all employees at the earliest. I
have to include all the details of the expenses along with construction
and maintenance work I also make sure that there is no embezzlement
from the government.

7. Can you share with me about some areas of growth in the field of
your choice of Profession?
Answer: The development of the digital domain has created a lot of
new job opportunities for accountants. This has also made budget
making much easy.

8. How do you manage your work-life balance?

Answer: I don’t have such a hectic schedule and my work and life
goes hand in hand without any issue. I get enough time to spend with
my family and complete all word in office time. My job is demanding
but allows me to enjoy my life as well.

9. What are your new prospects with the present job you are engaged
in?
Answer: Accountancy has many job opportunities which allows
numerous choices such as financial analyst, cash Manager Credit
manager, etc. These choices have allowed people to pursue any
without any pressure.

10.Is there a Profession you think you would have excelled in other
than the one you are presently engaged in?
Answer: I didn’t think of any profession while studying. Life led me
to this path and I am very satisfied and blessed with this job.
 11. Compared to the time before the pandemic, what have been the
new problems you had to tackle to keep going with your profession?
Answer: There has not been must changes except for the huge
expenses that had to be calculated and added to budgets which made
work overtime for a few days.

12. What message would you like to convey to the group of the
coming generation which is interested in the profession of your
choice?
Answer: Be healthy and do your best. Study hard and finish
accountancy degree. Go for job interviews and do well.

Interviewee 5: Kalyani Shetty

Occupation: Senior Cook

QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Can you please tell me something about the profession you have
chosen?
Answer: I am a Cook at a Girl’s hostel under Govt. Ayurvedic
Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati.

2. How long have you been in this Profession and what motivates you
to keep going?
 Answer: I am associated with this profession from the last 16 years. I
enjoy making good food. The students like the food very muck and
give honest review. I have fun making food to their liking and feel
very happy and proud from their compliments.
3. What challenges need to be dealt with in the Profession you are in?
Answer: I need ensure the hygiene and sanitation of the kitchen and
make the all the ingredients are of good quality. All the kitchen
expenses must be under the budget. I have to keep the quantity
available for all the students and stay-in staff.

4. What kind of qualities are required to take up the job of your

choice?
Answer: You must have the quality of being organized. It is very
necessary to be organized in order to manage and maintain a kitchen.
You must know the location of all the utensils and the

food items in the storage. I have to check all the dishes for its taste
and provide the best quality food.

5. What has been your role in the Profession of your choice?

Answer: My role is of a senior cook. I instruct the junior cooks to
follow the recipe and good hygiene. I make a list of the items need and
send it to the management. I also have the key to the storage and
manage it along with the kitchen. After cooking is over I have to assign
the cleaners for various works.

6. Can you share with me about some areas of growth in the field of
your choice of Profession?
Answer: Advancement of new technologies have made cooking much
easier. The new technologies have changed the ways of the kitchen. It
has led to the prosperity of the cooking world.

7. How do you manage your work-life balance?

Answer: As a senior cook I have much more time in hand to be with
my family and enjoy life. Back in the old days, I had a very busy
schedule and didn’t have enough time to spend on my life. I had to
work for three shifts which was very tough but now I have much
more relief.

8.Is there a Profession you think you would have excelled in other
than the one you are presently engaged in?
Answer: I always wanted to be a cook. I remember my childhood,
when I used to help my mother in the kitchen. The fun and joyful
moments with my mother still floats in my as she is no more.

9. Compared to the time before the pandemic, what have been the
new problems you had to tackle to keep going with your profession?
Answer: The kitchen was close for a whole year during covid. When
it opened again for functioning, it was a big mess. The kitchen was
completely cover in filth. It had to be cleaned for a week. All the
utensils had to rebought and supplies had to be availed. It was a chaos
but I pushed it off.
 BIBLIOGR
APHY
1.Basic Interviewing Skills-Raymond L. Gorden
2.FLAMINGO-NCERT TEXT-Class-XII-Chapter-The
Interview
3. Dr Yan Bani, Obstetrician and Gynecologist.
4. Nurmohummad Biren Saikia, Professor.
5. Makoni Ahmed, Staff Nurse (G.N.M).
6. Abdul Audud, Accountant.
7. Kalyani Shetty, Senior Cook.