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:
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Opening Ceremony:
- Welcome note and formal introduction of the guest speaker
- Session commenced at 11:00 AM
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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
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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
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Interactive Session:
- Question and answer round addressing discipline-specific concerns
- Students encouraged to develop skills through internships, volunteer work, and campus activities
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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.
