Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Nov 21: The Training & Placement Cell (TPC) of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri, organized two career guidance sessions titled “Strategies of Facing Interviews / Soft Skills” and “Skill Development and Entrepreneurship” at the School of Biosciences & Biotechnology.
Students from Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Environmental Sciences participated with great enthusiasm.
Vice Chancellor Prof Jawaid Iqbal appreciated the efforts of the TPC for conducting an impactful programme aimed at enhancing student employability. He noted that BGSBU graduates are increasingly being hired by leading organizations such as ICICI Bank, Della Resorts, Reliance Jio, and Okaya, which reflects the University’s commitment to quality education and skill-based training.
Registrar Abhishek Sharma stated that such programmes are significantly boosting student confidence and preparing them for emerging career opportunities.
A total of 91 students attended the event. Faculty members and officials including Dr Tanvir Ul Hassan Dar, Dr Aasim Mir, Dr Shafqat Nabi Mughal, Dr Mohd Asghar, Dr Mohd Hanief, Dr Saima Aslam, Dr Raja Amir, Dr M A Hanan Khan, Dr Shoeb Ahmad, Dr Arif Tasleem Jan, and Zakir Hussain were present.
The first session was addressed by Dr Aasim Mir, who briefed students on interview preparation, communication skills, body language, and confidence-building. He emphasized the importance of impactful self-introduction, organizational research, and mock interview practice.
The second session, led by Dr Shafqat Nabi Mughal, focused on essential technical skills, laboratory competencies, and industry relevance in life sciences. He also encouraged students to explore entrepreneurship in emerging areas such as biotechnology startups, organic farming, diagnostics, waste management, and nutraceuticals.
The programme was coordinated by Dr Tanvir Ul Hassan Dar, Member, TPC. Zakir Hussain, Officer, TPC, presented the vote of thanks.
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