INTERNATIONAL LEVEL STUDENT CAREER DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR: Dept. of SP & CSc
The 3rd Webinar by the Department ofSecretarial Practice & Department of Computer Science along with IQAC wasconducted on August 3rd, 2020, in Besant Women’s College, Mangalurutitled “Mastering Soft Skills to Propel Career Growth”.
The meeting started with a Solemn Prayer.
Prof. Hemalatha Welcomed the Chief Guest andInaugurator Dr. S. Yadapadithaya, Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University, TheResource Persons Mrs. Shilpa Shashidharan Planning andEnvironmental Coordinator - NSW and ACT, Australia and Mr.Jc Rakesh Hosabettu, HoD, Dept of Computer Science,Govinda Dasa Pre University College, Surathkal Zone Trainer, JCI India,Principal Dr. Sathish Kumar Shetty P & Shri Devanand Pai, Secretary WNES, &Correspondent BWC, Mr. Gopalkrishna Raikar, HoD, Department of ComputerScience, Co-Coordinator of thewebinar along with other staff members including theTechnical Support Staff and the Virtual Participants. In her welcome speech shebriefed the virtual audience on the theme of the webinar.
Dr. S. Yadapadithaya, Vice Chancellor, MangaloreUniversity, inaugurated the webinar and in his inaugural speech he said thatDeveloping the Soft Skills was of utmost importance to stand a better chance inbecoming employable.
Dr. Sathish Kumar Shetty P praised the efforts of theDepartment of Secretarial Practice in organising unique and purposefuldepartment programmes like Namma Mane Namma Mara, Honouring the top Scorers inthe Mangalore University Semester Examination, Teaching soft skills to thestudents of other Colleges special in the rural areas. He further added thatthese kinds of programmes go a long way in building a rapport between thegeneral public and the College.
Shri Devanand Pai encouraged the Organisers of thewebinar and wished for the success of the programme.
The Resource Person Mrs. ShilpaShashidharan Spoke on the Key Soft Skills namely
Emotional Intelligence
Team Player Attitude
Growth Mindset
Openness to Feedback
Adaptability
Active Listening
Work Ethics or Attitude
Coaching
She also Stressed on various preparations required forJob Interviews.
The 2nd Resource Person, Mr.Jc Rakesh Hosabettu, Spoke on the Topic “Manage Your Priorities” – a thoughtprovoking deliverance on Time Management. He highlighted the importance ofpreparing to-do lists and prioritising them He went further to bring about thesignificance of using the “Stephen Covey’s Time Matrix” & the “PomodoroTechnique” – a way to avoid Time wasters.
Earlier, Prof. Ranjini introduced the Chief Guest Dr.Yadapadithaya. Ms. Shilpa Shashidharan was introduced by Ms. Vidya Bhat and theintroduction to Mr. Jc Rakesh Hosabettu was done by Ms. Shaila Kamath. Vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Gopalkrishna Raikar. All the members from both the departments were present.
