Career guidance seminar held at Eden Mohila College

Bashundhara Shuvosangho organised a career guidance seminar at the Eden Mohila College branch to help students prepare for their future careers.

At the seminar titled "Journey to the Future: A Dialogue on Career Guidance," participants learned how to develop their skills from university life, prepare for more advanced education, cultivate leadership qualities and equip themselves for the job market.

The keynote speaker was Christina Arpa Gomez, who is currently serving as a fellow-researcher at the Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST). She also serves as a member of the Executive Committee for External Relations and Partnerships of the National Youth Council on Population, Development and SRHR under the Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP).

She said that academic qualifications alone are no longer sufficient in today's competitive world. Students must develop technological competence, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, leadership qualities, teamwork and effective time management. She encouraged students to continuously acquire new skills, engage in voluntary work, participate in research and extracurricular activities, and work consistently to enhance their personal capabilities.

She also shared practical guidance on higher education, job preparation, CV writing, interview skills, personal branding and future career planning. Later, she answered various questions from students and provided personalised advice on their career plans.

The seminar was chaired by Faria Haque Tajim, president of the Eden Mohila College branch of Bashundhara Shuvosangho. Other attendees included Nijhum Nishi, Sumaiya Akter, Jannatul Ferdous, Fahima Akter Ritu, and Mosammat Poly Akter.