IFT is swiftly growing and has achieved a respectable and reliable place among other renowned service providers in the field of marketing research through its vast network that provides strategic partnership “beyond boundaries” to offer Quick, Affordable & Reliable solutions to meet clients’ need. The company has followed the philosophy of “Simplicity in work” since its inception by promoting collaboration and communication among all stake holders, proactive approach and assuring bet quality services to our clients in the last three years.

IFT was founded by Mohsin Muslim, a well known figure in the field of marketing research industry for his admirable experience and is a country representative of ESOMAR in Pakistan, the former Vice President of the Marketing Association of Pakistan and currently holds the office of Vice President/Chairman of Alumni Association of Punjab University Sociologists.

Education is central to the development for any economy. It plays a vital role in human capital formation. Well education human capital plays a vital role in the development of country economy. If we talk about education sector in Pakistan than it’s not too good, our educational sector needs more funds for performing different activities such as teachers training, supervision, monitoring, etc.

According to the latest Pakistan Labor Force Survey 2009-2010, the overall literacy rate is 57.7% (age greater than 10 years) including 69.5% males and 45.2% females. According to this statistics, in Pakistan males are more educated than females. The data shows that literacy rate is higher in urban areas (73.2%) as compare to rural areas (49.2%). If we talk about literacy rate while at provincial level, Punjab stood on top that is 59.9%, than Sindh with 58.2%, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 50.9% and then Balochistan at 51.5%. The literacy rate of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been improved during 2008-09 and 2009-10.

Table: Literacy Rates (10 Years and Above)-Pakistan and Provinces

• *KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)

The below graph show the provincial percentages of the literacy rate in Pakistan during year 2008-09 and 2009-10.

• *KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)

The below statistics are taken from the survey conducted on How Inflation Affects on Consumption’s Behavior and Consumers’ Attitude – 2011 by IFT, during the period from 24th April to 4th May, 2011. In 9 different cities of Pakistan.

The major increase is in call packages from mobile, SMS packages from mobile, GPRS, MMS and SMS, where increase percentage is higher than decrease percentage.

The tabular representation of data also shows that either there is an increase in the use of telecommunication services or they are the same as before. A very little percentage of decrease is shown by the data as compared to the other two options of increase and remains the same.

When you think of survey research, an image of standing on corners quizzing people what they think of cold drinks probably comes to your mind. At IFT we are a newly established survey research company with a difference. We know that clients’ don’t just want facts; they want the insight that comes from going behind the numbers, beyond the trends and between the lines. And we are looking for a different caliber of individuals who can can assist our team in this regard.
Individuals having their degrees Social/Management Sciences, who are creative and willing to go beyond the obvious to assist us in writing research proposals and developing solutions for our clients that add real value to their business. If you are this kind of person and willing to go for an extra mileage, we want to hear from you.

You can send you resumes to Head of HR Team by May 30, 2011 at info@field-tab.com.pk.

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IFT has offered internships to over 20 students in the last three years to provide them with a learning experience where they were able to witness the practical side of research. It is now once again accepting applications for Winter Internship 2011, a 2-4 weeks internship program.

The salient features of this internship are:

• An opportunity to work with an experienced, nationally and internationally renowned group of researchers.
• A mixture of thorough academic research and corporate work environment that helps bridge the gap between theory and practice.
• Possibility of working from home or working part-time.
• Attractive stipend and a certificate of work experience.

If you want to apply, please do the following:

1.      Write a one page cover letter mentioning why you are interested in an internship in Marketing Research and send it to info@field-tab.com.pk along with your resume’.

2.      MAKE SURE THAT THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL IS: IFT WINTER INTERNSHIP 2010.

3.      LAST DATE TO APPLY IS January 2, 2011. (Those who are interested in Summer Internship may also apply in response to this email.)

Successful candidates would be informed of the internship results by January 3, 2011.

To learn more about IFT, you may visit our website www.field-tab.com.pk.

If you have any queries regarding the Internship or IFT, feel free to contact us at info@field-tab.com.pk

Looking forward to welcome you as part of the IFT Team.

IFT HR Team.

Lahore, Pakistan – July 17th, 2010 – International Field & Tab, a premium service provider to the market research industry, completed a rewarding 2009-10 with impressive growth to gross revenue, clientele, image and projects.

Our motto is to provide “Quick, Affordable and Reliable” solutions to our clients and sponsors. Our efforts in terms of providing very personalized services (24/7), proactive communication, assuring best quality were highly appreciated and rewarded by the clients during 2008-2010.

“We made it due to team efforts. Every person in our team worked very hard and took the challenge to make impossible – possible. We promise an  exciting and pleasant working experience to our clients in coming years also” said Moshin Muslim, CEO.
The company is on growing track in Q1 2010-11, and has launched its page on Face book besides regular tweeting and Linkedin. For any business inquiry write to info@field-tab.com.pk

• We have a new membership offering which will be launched on 1 March.  The Graduate / Young professional membership helps researchers under 30 to become involved with ESOMAR in a “step by step” way.  This exciting development should help young researchers to network, learn and share with each other and with the experienced membership of ESOMAR, helping the industry to flourish in the coming years.

• The ESOMAR Young Researcher of the Year Award 2010 will also be launched on 1 March.  This award asks bright young researchers to show us how we can make a better world by researching a broad social topic. Submissions of the research projects will be judged by an international jury and the winner of the award will be crowned the Young Researcher of the Year.  The social topics for 2010 are HIV/AIDS, Sustainable Energy and The Digital Divide.

• ESOMAR will also launch a new FaceBook discussion group which will be dedicated to all of the Developing Talent Initiative activities aimed at this group

• ESOMAR is actively approaching universities around the world to engage them with our activities and become partners going forward

• The Future Talent Meets the Industry (students at events) continues to be offered around the world.  We have a constant interest in the concept and a growing list of participating schools and professors

Each of these activities needs the support of our entire network to be a success, so I would welcome any suggestions on how to ensure that the young graduates and students are informed of these opportunities.

Please send your email at: info@field-tab.com.pk