A career guidance and panel discussion titled “Preparing for Your Career: Employer Expectations & Career Insights” was held at Islamic University (IU) to help students prepare for their careers and understand employers’ expectations in the job market.

The programme was held at the Bir Shreshtha Hamidur Rahman Auditorium on Wednesday (October 7) at 11am, in collaboration with Bdjobs.com Limited.

The event was chaired by Professor Dr Md Zahidul Islam, convener of the organising committee. IU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr AKM Matinur Rahman attended as the chief guest, while Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Amzad Hossain and Acting Registrar Professor Dr Md Atiqur Rahman were present as special guests.

The second session featured a panel discussion titled “Employer Expectations & Career Insights”, moderated by Mohammad Ali Firoz, DGM of Bdjobs.com Limited. The panellists included Acting Registrar Dr Md Atiqur Rahman; Dr Mehdi Hasan, Director General of the Socio Economic Health Education Organization; Md Alaol Alam, MF Coordinator of NGO Setu; and Abul Kalam Azad, AGM and Branch Manager of Rupali Bank PLC.

The programme included presentations on “CV Writing & Career Preparation,” a keynote and career guidance presentation, and an interactive question-and-answer session.

The speakers discussed the current job market, employers’ expectations, career planning, essential skills for employment, effective CV preparation, interview techniques and ways to prepare for a successful professional career. The panellists also answered various questions from the students.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr AKM Matinur Rahman said students should develop their abilities not only through academic studies but also through activities such as blood donation, debating, sports, cultural programmes and social initiatives.

He said students should develop problem-solving and leadership skills so that they can effectively handle responsibilities in the future. The current university administration has undertaken various initiatives to connect students with industry and the job market alongside their academic education, he added.

“Our goal is to transform students’ talent into skilled and self-reliant human resources,” the Vice-Chancellor said.

He also urged students not to become overly dependent on government jobs but to develop a mindset of creating employment opportunities alongside seeking jobs.

“Students should strive to become entrepreneurs and develop the ability to create employment for others,” he said, adding that job creation, entrepreneurship and individual initiatives could enable students to contribute significantly to the development of society and the country.

He assured that the university would continue providing necessary support for students’ career development.