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Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising prepares a student for an advertising job. An advertising job requires the candidate to persuade the masses of purchasing a product or using a service. In some cases, advertising job may also require one to draw people's attention towards social issues. Many people hope to join the advertising industry after a course in mass communication, but it has been seen that recruiters in the advertising organisations prefer students with an advertising degree or Diploma. Advertising industries hire creative and talented persons, who can think independently and work as a team. Some of the job profiles suitable for student passing out with a Diploma in Advertising include:
Client Service Manager
As a client service manager, an individual is responsible for creating and maintaining a cordial relationship between the advertising agency and its clients. The manager is also responsible for ensuring alignment between the promotional strategies being implemented and the clients' business goals and objectives. Account Executive
As an account executive, an individual is responsible for coordinating client's project and ensuring smoothness in planning and completion of the project. The account executive also helps to execute strategies, solve problems and develop a good relationship with clients. Copywriter
Working as a copywriter, an individual is responsible for generating concepts and ideas for a new client project. The copywriter is required to adapt and change the design, copy, layout, format and choice of media according to client need and strategy. Creative Director
A creative director is required to maintain the quality of all the creative work produced by the advertising agency. The director maintains quality and standard of creativity in all the projects for all the clients. Art Director
As an Art Director, an individual is responsible for the general advertising campaigns and visual campaigns. The director is required to coordinate with the art and design teams and also oversee that the work is being completed within timelines.

There's only one course for becoming a pilot. It is Commercial Pilot License Training. To become a commercial pilot, there is a specific eligibility criteria which you should first be aware of. This is decided on what subjects have you taken in class 12th. It requires PCM to be a pilot. And, even if you have not opted for the same, then you can appear separately for these subjects and become eligible. Further, you should be aware that you are medically fit to be a pilot, so I would suggest you to visithttp://www.dgca.nic.in/medical/medical-ind.htmand go to the class 2nd examiners tab to find out doctors who will examine you for initial fitness. You can visit any doctorate from the list as per your convenience. Once you are done with Class 2nd medical, find out a suitable flying club for you as per your convenience. You can fly in India or abroad. I would suggest you fly in India. Besides finding the club, be aware that you will have to appear for:
1. Air Navigation
2. Aviation Meteorology
3. Air Regulations
4. Aviation Technical
5. Aircraft Specific
6. Radio Telephony
Here, 1-5 are conducted by DGCA and 6 is conducted by WPC. Prepare for these subjects and appear, as exams are conducted every quarterly. For preparation, Flying Club will help you or there are private instructors available in metro cities as well. You will fly for 200Hrs + Clear DGCA and WPC exams + Clear Class 1st medical, then you shall get your CPL. The next license is ATPL, which you shall be able to apply for once. You will then have to probably fund or self-sponsor your type rating on whatever fleet you are selected in an airline. Then, you finally get a job as a pilot. I hope the process is well explained to you. CPL is an expensive affair. It might cost you around Rs.18-20 Lacs for flying + DGCA exams Rs.500/- each exam + Medicals for Rs.10,000 + endorsements and license issue fees around Rs.25k + Type Rating around Rs.15 Lacs. So, decide wisely before you enter the field. Hope I've made myself very clear!