The Department of Liberal Arts conducted the Campus to Corporate – Placement Training Program on 26th November 2024. The session aimed to prepare students of 6BALIB for their transition from university to the professional world by equipping them with practical insights and essential employability skills.
The training highlighted the importance of effective communication, emphasising both verbal and non-verbal skills as crucial components in creating strong first impressions during placements. It also focused on the key attributes valued by employers, such as technical competence, critical thinking, adaptability, and interpersonal effectiveness. Students were guided to stay informed about industry trends and conduct industry analysis to align their career aspirations with market realities.
A key segment of the session involved sharing industry feedback on fresh graduates, which shed light on common challenges such as limited practical exposure, lack of professional etiquette, and gaps in problem-solving skills. The discussion encouraged students to proactively address these areas and develop a well-rounded professional persona.
As a follow-up, the department has planned a 30-hour placement training module that will include sessions on Group Discussions, Interviews, and other core employability skills to further enhance students’ readiness for the placement process.
The program successfully strengthened students’ understanding of corporate expectations, encouraged self-improvement, and promoted a strategic approach to career planning.
Empowering Communication and Self-Awareness
The session was conducted under the mentorship of Mr. Yuganthar Singh Rathore which focused on enhancing students’ self-awareness, communication, and interpersonal skills essential for professional and personal growth. Key activities included a discussion on the evolving perception of jobs, where students explored the shift from loyalty-based employment to passion-driven and quality-of-life-oriented careers. Through the elevator pitch exercise,
participants learned to present themselves confidently and concisely. The Myers-Briggs The Personality Test helped students understand their strengths and work preferences. Interactive exercises addressed communication barriers and introduced techniques such as the Sandwich Approach for saying “no” effectively and rapport-building strategies like pausing before responses. Additional topics included body language, color psychology, and daily self-improvement practices. The session emphasized that adaptability, creativity, and consistent self-reflection is key to success in modern workplaces. Overall, the activity significantly improved students’ awareness of communication dynamics, personal presentation, and continuous development.
Entrepreneurial Incubation
Entrepreneurial Incubation was conducted by Professor Saji Varghese from the Centre for Incubation, who shared insights on design thinking, social innovation, and entrepreneurship. Through engaging stories and practical demonstrations—including a juggling activity Prof. Varghese emphasized key entrepreneurial traits such as empathy, observation, resilience, and a positive attitude. He discussed his own startup, Sunbird Straws, which manufactures eco-friendly products from dried coconut leaves, showcasing how small ideas can lead to impactful social innovations. The session highlighted that failure is an essential part of learning and that execution matters more than perfection. Students were encouraged to take initiative, act on their ideas, and use empathy-driven innovation to create meaningful change. The lecture inspired participants to view challenges as opportunities and to pursue entrepreneurship with curiosity, courage, and persistence.
