Keyword

Philatelist

Stamp Collector

The tasks a Philatelist is expected to perform include:

Specializing in collection of postage stamps for study or resale

Collecting used and unused postage stamps relating to different periods and from different countries

Classifying the stamps according to periods of issue and country of origin

Conducting exhibition of stamp collection for public view

Undertaking systematic research in postal history, printing methods, difference in papers, etc.

Selling stamps for profit

Skilled in verifying the originality and value of the document

Basic knowledge of conducting an auction or exhibition

Ability to differentiate the stamps according to periods of issue and country of origin

Knowledge of postal history and old printing methods

Ability to differentiate the stamps on the basis of colour, watermarks and paper differences

Will be updated

Hardworking

Observant

Honest

Prompt

Persuasive

Focused

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Flexible working hours

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs
No

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous

One may develop occupational hazards such as stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc. if not taken care of

Will be updated

Market Trend of Education, Training & Research in India

According to IBEF, India is an important educational centre in the global education industry. India has more than 1.4 million schools and more than 35,000 higher education institutes. India has one of the largest higher education systems in the world and there is still a lot of potential for further development in the education system. India's online education market size is expected to touch US$ 40 billion by 2017. The RNCOS report titled, Booming Distance Education Market Outlook 2018 expects the distance education market in India to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 34 per cent during 2013-14 to 2017-18.

Philately is considered to be the king of hobbies. Investing in stamps can help you earn handsome returns in the long term. Some stamps like Stanley Gibbons GB30 have shown compounded annual growth of 10% over the last 50 years and have never fallen during that time. Compared with developed nation like Europe and US, where investment in stamps is a recognized and well-organized channel of investment, the Indian market is still in its nascent stages and is expected to grow fast in the future, indicating good job prospects for a Philatelist in India.

Self-employed

Cities and towns across India