CAREER COUNSELLING FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Overview:
The "Career Counselling for Young Professionals" event aimed to provide valuable guidance to students on navigating their career paths after graduation. The event brought together experienced professionals from various fields to share their insights on job hunting, securing internships, and pursuing master's degrees. This initiative was particularly beneficial for students preparing to transition from academic life to professional careers.
Welcome Address:
The event commenced with a warm welcome address delivered by Engr. Adeel Khan, who emphasized the importance of career planning and the role of such events in shaping the future of young professionals. He also highlighted the significance of continuous learning and adaptability in today’s dynamic job market.
Additional Details:
After that the first respected speaker Dr. Rashid Hussain (Professor of Electrical Department, Hamdard University) gave valuable information about the latest trends in industries or companies which must be done by the students. He also shares his experience and different opportunities with the students. Dr. Muhammad Faisal Khan (Chairman of Dept Electrical Engineering, Hamdard University) gave valuable information and knowledge about job hunting strategies in which he also guide the students how to make resume, how to make themselves valuable according to latest trends in industries. The importance of building professional networks and leveraging platforms like LinkedIn. Techniques for facing job interviews, including common questions and appropriate responses. Guidance on using various job portals and company websites to find job openings. After that he also gave some valuable tips for securing an internship such as methods for finding relevant internship opportunities. Steps to apply for internships and what recruiters look for in candidates. How to make the most of an internship, including learning opportunities and networking within the organization. He also guided students for Post graduation from different national or international universities he also shares top best scholarship opportunities with the students which is very useful for them. An interactive Q&A session was held, allowing students to ask questions and seek personalized advice from the speakers. The session was highly engaging, with many students participating and gaining valuable insights into their career paths. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by , who expressed gratitude to the speakers for their invaluable contributions and to the attendees for their active participation. The event successfully provided students with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions about their careers post-graduation.
Bldg: CONFRENCE ROOM, Hamdard University of Engineering & Technology, Main Campus, KARACHI, Sindh, Pakistan, 9540