Expert Session Report “FutureProof: Skills You Need Before Day 1 of your First Job”

Date: Thursday, 1st May, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Seminar Hall, Administrative Block, Noida International University
Organized by: School of Liberal Arts (SLA)

Key Personnel:

  • Faculty Coordinators: Dr. Sudesh Sangwan and Dr. Poonam Kumari, Assistant Professors, School of Liberal Arts
  • Guest Speaker: Harsh Vardhan, Industry Leader and Career Development Specialist
  • Anchors: Naveen and Himanshi
  • Dean: Prof. (Dr.) Aparna Sharma, School of Liberal Arts

Event Highlights:

  • Opening Ceremony:

    • Welcome note and formal introduction of the guest speaker
    • Session commenced at 11:00 AM
  • Main Presentation Topics:

    • Professional Communication – Written, verbal, presentation skills, and cross-cultural communication
    • Digital Literacy and Tech Adaptability – Basic technical proficiencies, digital problem-solving, and digital ethics
    • Emotional Intelligence – Critical for professional success (accounts for 58% of success in all job types)
    • Workplace Dynamics – Professional etiquette, networking skills, teamwork, and organizational relationship-building
  • Key Statistics Shared:

    • 60% of hiring managers cite communication skills as primary deficit in recent graduates
    • Workplace technologies change approximately every 18 months
    • 70% of professional opportunities come through network connections rather than formal applications
    • Emotional intelligence is the strongest predictor of performance in leadership positions
  • Interactive Session:

    • Question and answer round addressing discipline-specific concerns
    • Students encouraged to develop skills through internships, volunteer work, and campus activities
  • Closing Ceremony:

    • Vote of thanks delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Aparna Sharma, Dean of School of Liberal Arts
    • Memento presentation to the guest speaker
    • Event concluded at 1:00 PM

Objective Achievement: The session successfully bridged the gap between academic knowledge and practical workplace requirements, providing students with actionable strategies to develop essential professional competencies before entering the workforce.

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