Guest Lecture on the topic “Addressing the challenges faced by newcomers in the industry and identifying potential growth opportunities”
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Mr. Raja. S (Alumnus 2016 – 2020 Batch), Network Engineer, Sansbound Network, Chennai has delivered a Guest Lecture on the topic “Addressing the challenges faced by newcomers in the industry and identifying potential growth opportunities”. The resource person aimed to shed light on the various challenges that newcomers face in the industry and explore potential growth opportunities available to them. It brought together experienced professionals and industry experts to share their insights and strategies for overcoming obstacles and fostering career advancement for newcomers. The Guest Lecture had an overwhelming response from the third year Electrical and Electronics Engineering students from our college. This event was organized in association with the Department of EEE and Francis Xavier Alumni Association (FXAA) of FXEC.
This event was conducted coordinated by Mr. A. Ananth, Assistant Professor/EEE. Dr. A. Ravi, HOD/EEE was the convener for the event and welcome the guest Lecturer. This event was conducted with the guidance of the Mr. S. Krishna Kumar, Director – FXAA, Dr. V. Velmurugan, Principal – FXEC and Dr. K. Jeyakumar the General Manager for Development – SCAD Group of Institutions. Finally, the vote thanks were proposed by event coordinator.
The students got motivated by the resource person and got benefited by this Alumni Guest Lecture. Totally 41 students were participated in the guest lecture.
We have received excellent feedback from the students.
Key Challenges Faced by Newcomers:
- Limited Industry Knowledge
- Networking Challenges
- Lack of Experience
- Imposter Syndrome
- Limited Resources and Opportunities
Strategies to Overcome Challenges and Explore Growth Opportunities:
- Continuous Learning and Skill Development
- Mentorship Programs
- Networking Events and Online Platforms
- Internships and Apprenticeships
- Addressing Imposter Syndrome
- Industry Awareness Programs
- Collaboration with Educational Institutions
In conclusion, it provided valuable insights into the challenges faced by newcomers in the industry and emphasized the importance of addressing these issues to foster their professional growth. By implementing strategies like continuous learning, mentorship, networking, and industry awareness programs, stakeholders can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for newcomers to thrive in their careers. Supporting newcomers in the early stages of their careers can lead to a more diverse, skilled, and resilient workforce in the future.