There is an important need to learn in the changing times – Usha Albuquerque
Jasbir Kapoor/ royalpatiala.in/ Bathinda
During lockdown due to Covid-19 BFGI has launched a ‘National Career Webinar Series 2020’ by adopting a missionary approach, under this series, first National Webinar on ‘How to Choose the Right Career’ was held on June 22, 2020. India’s Famous Career Counsellor Ms. Usha Albuquerque, Founder Director, Careers Smart, New Delhi participated in this webinar as a panelist. The country’s most influential educational entrepreneur Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, Chairman BFGI was the second panelist member. A large number of students from Punjab, Rajasthan, Assam, Haryana, Manipur, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra, Andhra, Bihar, UP as well as from Nepal also attended this webinar along with their parents, principals and teachers.
The moderator of this webinar, B.D. Sharma, Deputy Director (Career Guidance and Counseling) BFGI welcoming the panelist members, he gave a brief introduction about them and asked the various questions related to the careers of the students.
Speaking on the occasion, Usha Albuquerque said that at present, the biggest concern and dilemma of every student is ‘how to choose the right career’. So BFGI launched “The National Webinar Series 2020 which is a highly commendable initiative. He said that due to the Corona epidemic where many sectors did not have a very bright future, many new sectors have emerged which could lead to great careers. Answering the questions of the students, She said that in order to be successful, the students should know themselves and choose the best career according to their interest, skills, abilities and qualifications.
She said that it is very important to have knowledge of the subject as well as skills for which we should keep learning all the time. In his message, She said that this is a wonderful time of the year during which there are many opportunities to learn and develop yourself. Therefore, students have no need to panic but they should set their own goals by knowing themselves and make every effort to achieve those goals. He said that now a day’s many online free courses are available which can be learned to enhance your knowledge and skills. She said that there was an urgent need to re-learn in the changing times and students should read as many books, newspapers and articles as possible. She shared valuable information about the various career options and possibilities available in the fields of Computer, Biotech, and Engineering etc.
While answering the questions asked by the students Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, Chairman, BFGI said that it is very important for the students to choose the right institution after choosing the right career or course. He said that an organization has a huge role to play in building the holistic personality of the students. If this choice of organization goes wrong then choice of a good career can also be useless. Students should therefore list the institutions according to their financial capacity and locality and then shortlisted the institutions as per following parameters such as website , faculty, affiliation or accreditation, national and international status, academic results, placement, infrastructure and rankings of these institutions on other educational websites, students can choose the best institution for their career by comparing these parameters but it is also important to know yourself first. He said that success in any field is not possible without skill, so to be successful everyone needs communication language, writing, speaking and listening skills, positive and learning attitude, time management skills, leadership qualities, Essential skills like situation management, problem solving skills, teamwork skills, analytical skills, adaptability and flexibility skills are much needed. He further said that BFGI has trained its teachers since last few years and made them expert counselors who have now imparted all the information to thousands of students under the missionary approach on choosing the right course and the right institution. In order to know the personality type and personality traits of the student, the institute has prepared an aptitude test which is a psychological test and is available online for free at BFGI’s website www.babafaridgroup.com. He said that only an expert counselor can know the aptitude of the student and advise him to choose the right career or the right institution. He further said that the students who want to avail the facility of counselor for themselves can contact the toll free number of the institute 1800-180-2002.
June,24,2020
