Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Webinar: Soft Skills and Multi-Disciplinary Approach Key for Jobs
Imagine you're a student getting ready for a job.
Some experts held a meeting to talk about what matters most to get hired.
They said, good grades are not enough.
Instead, learning different subjects and developing skills like thinking clearly, talking well, and solving problems are important.
They believe that studying a mix of subjects, like history or music, helps you become a well-rounded person.
Also, the experts said that schools are changing, and now, they look at what you can actually do, more than just your grades.
So, the best way to land a job is to learn a bit of everything and practice using your brain and interacting with others.
Webinar focused on skills needed for future careers.
Speakers said CGPA scores don't guarantee jobs.
Multi-disciplinary approach and soft skills are crucial.
Employers seek critical thinking and communication skills.
Competency-based frameworks are gaining importance.
- Who
- Speakers at a webinar
- What
- Emphasized the importance of multidisciplinary skills for students seeking jobs.
- When
- June 01, 2025
- Where
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)
- Why
- To help students acquire the skills that employers are looking for in candidates.
- Organizers
- SRMIST and The Hindu
- Webinar Series
- Future Career Conversations
- Focus
- Building Real World Skills
- Key Skills
- Critical thinking, communication, problem-solving
- Approach
- Multi-disciplinary, going beyond conventional education