Speakers urge engineering students to explore diverse career paths at The Hindu FIC, SRM-A.P. seminar
The session was aimed at encouraging students to think beyond conventional career options and develop a broader perspective on their future aspirations
Engineers should not perceive their field as a career limitation, but rather a solid foundation for exploring diverse avenues like management, civil services, entrepreneurship, and liberal arts, according to Duvvuri Satyanarayana, a professor at Paari School of Business. Addressing students at a career guidance session organized by The Hindu Future India Club (FIC) and SRM-A.P.
University in collaboration with Dhanekula Institute of Engineering and Technology (DIET), Satyanarayana illustrated how individuals could craft their professional paths based on interests and aspirations. He shared three career examples: an engineering graduate who earned an MBA and thrived, a science major who transitioned to history and economics before joining civil services, and an engineer who remained in technical roles and ultimately became an entrepreneur.
Emphasizing that ambition, determination, continuous learning, and personal ownership are key to a successful career, he likened individuals to potters shaping mud into valuable creations. The seminar aimed to encourage students to step beyond traditional career choices and adopt a broader outlook on their future goals. Speakers also highlighted the importance of defining success and achieving objectives that would bring pride to their families.
V.V.S. Pradeep, assistant director at SRM University-A.P., advised students to follow the ASK principle—Attitude, Skill, and Knowledge—and consistently develop these attributes for career advancement. DIET dean of training and placements, C.V.V.D. Sreekanth, stressed the need for clear career goals and informed decision-making, especially for final-year engineering students preparing for graduation.
He recommended assessing options like higher education, employment, and entrepreneurship, and creating a career roadmap. Sreekanth also highlighted the growing significance of combining technical skills with management expertise to boost career prospects and leadership potential. He urged students to engage with industry professionals, seek expert advice, clarify doubts, and learn from their experiences.
The speakers urged students, now at a crucial stage of their lives, to take personal responsibility for their career choices and make the most of career guidance resources to explore opportunities and make informed decisions about their futures.
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