Old Faujians Association holds career development session

Passion is the difference between having a job and a career.  So it is important to first know oneself before selecting a career. This suggestion came from one of the panellists at the career development and counselling session organised by the Old Faujians Association (OFA) on August 21, 2015 at Baridhara. The session was open for alumni and participants from different universities seeking career mentoring. The panel of speakers consisted of eminent corporate personalities.

In an interactive session, the speakers suggested that participants be proactive and think in terms of win-win situations by balancing logic with creativity. Matiul Nowshad, Vice Chairman of OFA and Chief Corporate and People Officer of Robi Axiata, emphasised the importance of cultural fit for career development.

One participant and jobseeker who was not getting call backs, was advised him to find out how he might not fit the position. Being relevant is vital and CVs should be created according to the employer's needs, the panel added.

Mohammed Nasir Uddin Chowdhury, OFA alumnus and Managing Director of Lanka Bangla Finance, also mentioned that rapid switching of jobs should not be encouraged because one must put in time and continuous effort in order to get positive results. 

Kishwar Imdad, General Manager of Operations at Apollo Hospitals Dhaka and Secretary General of OFA, announced that OFA will arrange this sort of career bridging program regularly for young professionals and students. He also suggested other organisations and alumni associations to come forward with similar initiatives so that career development can become a positive social movement.