Mahbub Hussain Khan
Given the premise that the need for higher education is one of the emergent issues in our developing society, how then can we find the material and human resources necessary to build up and expand the structure? In the economically developed West there has been a long tradition of universities financed from both public and private resources. The private universities there in most cases are the best of their kind in the world in their educational competence. Even nearby India, contiguous to us physically, though somewhat ahead in economic advancement, has some really excellent private universities.
Private universities and colleges for higher learning have a short history in our country. This is both because of the non-availability of private funds for investment as well as the lack of interest in the educated elite to sponsor and administer such organizations. However the increasingly larger requirements for places in the universities and professional colleges, as well as the administrative disorders of session jam and decline in educational quality in the state-run places of higher learning provided the impetus for diverting funds to universities in addition to the nursery, primary, and secondary schools being set up in our country, albeit primarily in the urban centers. Interestingly enough three of these universities have been set up, organized and administered by former senior civil servants who also have academic competence. This is in part because of the necessity of management resources towards the making of a success of an educational place of higher learning.
How have these universities matured in their objectives, over the years, apart of course from the factor of trying to recover a reasonable return of the investment? We have come to know about the present status of these universities, if not the ratings we may make on specific criteria in relation to the state run academies, in the reports and columns in the print and electronic media and also from the seminars and workshops held on topics related to the educational and administrative management of private universities Apart from the obvious need of offering higher education to those not getting a place in public universities and graduate colleges, the private universities fulfill other needs also, one of the foremost is the assurance of finishing course and getting a degree in the scheduled time. This is being achieved by shielding students from political and social turmoil, making up for lost time due to hartals and strikes, and ensuring that teachers meet the qualitative and quantitative standards that have been setup by the curriculum. This has not been easy, but to date it has worked to the advantage of students. Newspaper and other surveys indicate a satisfied clientele in this regard. Another important factor from the viewpoint of both students and guardians in the association of many of these universities with universities of developed countries though not all of these are first rateand also the tapping of teaching talents from abroad. In these days of the 'information highway' these universities are trying to take optimum advantage of borrowing knowledge from all sources. This technique is still lacking in the state-run counterparts. Besides, there are also special programmes available for those not able to attend the universities in formal enrolment. For example the University of Asia Pacific has Distance Education, Foreign Academic and Technical Collaboration, Special programmes, Extension programmes and co curricular Activities. These include short professional courses, language courses, debates, cultural activities and programmes which are innovative and creative, built into the curriculum. Other universities also have similar programmes on their academic calendar.
And now come the key questions of the lacuna and the affordability at the private universities. The obvious lacuna is that none of these universities can match the sprawling campuses and physical facilities of the public universities. Not yet anyway. This is because of resource constraints and the absence of available space within urban centres which Dhaka being the almost total compass of these universities are in scarce supply. Possibly the near future may see that these universities have invested more in their physical facilities and shifted their campus to accessible but spacious places. Residential private colleges and universities may also be in vogue, in the future.
The question of affordability is very much on the top of the agenda. Again a semester in a private university can cost up to Tk 140,000 which means an overall annual cost of over three lakhs to cover tuition, books, and other supplementary expenses. Whatever be the calculations of per-capita income, only the really affluent can afford this. This means that the not-quite top class student who is poor has to still look for places in the public universities and colleges.
Prescriptions are only indicative but some of the emergent steps that need be taken are in the different fields of investments to redress the lacuna. Higher education both in the public and private sectors must attract and celebrate the best of teaching talent. At present some of the best talents from say, Dhaka University, is hired on part time basis. Efforts and expenses for their fulltime utilization have to be made. Capital, the basic requirement for material investment, moves readily from one country to another. Teachers, the essential instruments of education, are less mobile.
An international teacher corps is one of the major needs of higher educational development. In this connection foreign investments so eagerly sought in industrial and trade sectors have also to be solicited for education and higher education. Private schools, colleges and universities have to be encouraged, both from necessity and as an expression of an essential freedom in the free society. They must not be a design for not according a better education and superior educational opportunity for those who are able to pay. A system for student grants, loans, has to be devised and patronized by the government to overcome its own lacuna to provide places for all aspirants to higher education. We look forward to more investments for promoting quality higher education in the private sector and also the opportunity for some of the poor but meritorious to study at these universities with grants and loans.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Learning Professional Business Strategies.
Everyone agrees that we are in an era of rapid and constant change. To compete with the fast-changing and dynamic elements of business, business professionals have learned the importance of networking and of keeping files on subjects that are important to them. These are two secrets to success that students should begin practicing now. One thing that links students in all colleges is the need to retain what they learn. You need a strategy to help you meet this need. It's also extremely important to keep the names of contact people at various organizations. In addition, you may want to keep facts and figures of all kinds about the economy and business-related subjects. These are all reasons why you should develop resource files.
An effective way to become an expert on almost any business subject is to set up your own information system. Eventually you may want to store data on computer disks for retrieval on your personal computer and to access professional databases as businesspeople do. Meanwhile, it's effective to establish a comprehensive filing system on paper.
If you start now, you'll soon have at your fingertips information that will prove invaluable for use in term papers and throughout your career. Few college students do this filing, those who don't lose much of the information they read in college or thereafter. Developing this habit is one of the most effective ways of educating yourself and having the information available when you need it. The only space you'll need to start is a 12 - inch by 12-inch corner of your room to hold a portable file box. The box should hold handing folder in which you can place a number of table file folder. To start filling these files you might put your course notes in them, with the names of your professors and the books you used. You may need this information later for employment references. Also, be sure to keep all the notes you make when talking with people about careers, including salary information, courses needed, and contacts. Each time you read a story about a firm that intersests you, either cut it out of the publication or photocopy it and then place it in an appropriate file. You might begin with files labeled careers, small business, economics, Management, and Resource People. You might summarize the article on a Post. Stick this summary on the front for later reference.
Today, it is possible to find the latest data on almost any subject on the Internet. Good students know, or quickly learn, how to find such information efficiently. The best students know the importance efficiently. The best students know the importance of keeping such information in files so that it is readily accessible. Those files may be in their computers or on their desktops, ready for easy access.
You definitely want to have a personal data file titled 'Credentials for My Resume' or something similar. In that file, you'll place all reference letters and other information about jobs you may have held. Soon you'll have a tremendous amount of information available to you. You can add to these initial files until you have your own comprehensive information system.
Business people are constantly seeking ways to increase their knowledge of the business world and to increase their investment returns. One way they do so is by watching television shows. Watching such programs is like getting a free graduate education in business. Try viewing some of these shows or listening to similar shows on the radio, and see which ones you like best. Take notes and put them in your files. Another way, one of the best, to increase your business knowledge is to read your local newspaper, keep up with the business news in your local area so you know what jobs are available and where. You may also want to join local business groups to begin networking with people and learning the secrets of the local business scene. Many business groups and professional societies accept student members.
Lecturer
Department of Accounting
University of Comilla
dailystar campus.
An effective way to become an expert on almost any business subject is to set up your own information system. Eventually you may want to store data on computer disks for retrieval on your personal computer and to access professional databases as businesspeople do. Meanwhile, it's effective to establish a comprehensive filing system on paper.
If you start now, you'll soon have at your fingertips information that will prove invaluable for use in term papers and throughout your career. Few college students do this filing, those who don't lose much of the information they read in college or thereafter. Developing this habit is one of the most effective ways of educating yourself and having the information available when you need it. The only space you'll need to start is a 12 - inch by 12-inch corner of your room to hold a portable file box. The box should hold handing folder in which you can place a number of table file folder. To start filling these files you might put your course notes in them, with the names of your professors and the books you used. You may need this information later for employment references. Also, be sure to keep all the notes you make when talking with people about careers, including salary information, courses needed, and contacts. Each time you read a story about a firm that intersests you, either cut it out of the publication or photocopy it and then place it in an appropriate file. You might begin with files labeled careers, small business, economics, Management, and Resource People. You might summarize the article on a Post. Stick this summary on the front for later reference.
Today, it is possible to find the latest data on almost any subject on the Internet. Good students know, or quickly learn, how to find such information efficiently. The best students know the importance efficiently. The best students know the importance of keeping such information in files so that it is readily accessible. Those files may be in their computers or on their desktops, ready for easy access.
You definitely want to have a personal data file titled 'Credentials for My Resume' or something similar. In that file, you'll place all reference letters and other information about jobs you may have held. Soon you'll have a tremendous amount of information available to you. You can add to these initial files until you have your own comprehensive information system.
Business people are constantly seeking ways to increase their knowledge of the business world and to increase their investment returns. One way they do so is by watching television shows. Watching such programs is like getting a free graduate education in business. Try viewing some of these shows or listening to similar shows on the radio, and see which ones you like best. Take notes and put them in your files. Another way, one of the best, to increase your business knowledge is to read your local newspaper, keep up with the business news in your local area so you know what jobs are available and where. You may also want to join local business groups to begin networking with people and learning the secrets of the local business scene. Many business groups and professional societies accept student members.
Lecturer
Department of Accounting
University of Comilla
dailystar campus.
Economics And Moral Philosophy
Is there anything ethical in economics? Is there any relation between contemporary economics and moral philosophy? Does any such thing as 'welfare economics' exist? Many such questions bugged my mind for a long time. Economics was not my field of study. But economics as we all know affect everyone in his or her personal life more so in the national life of a country. These questions grew more and became expanded as I read Amartya Sen's book called 'Ethics and Economics'. He has asserted with examples how the mainstream of economics could be affected by self-interested behaviour and its misbehaviour. The book is truly human and calls for acclamation as a social and philosophical insight into economics.
One who enters the domain of economics bears in mind, according to Dante, 'Abandon all friendliness, you who enter!' This economic model, however, provides room for human motivations in its narrowest terms. Good intensions and moral sentiments are kept out of doors. I agree with Sen when he says that economics is supposed to be concerned with real people who live. Considerations for human behaviour and their achievements come into question. Economics without ethics should therefore undoubtedly fail. It has, at least, done so far. Consider the famines and deaths from starvation that have occured in various developing countries of the world. Contemporary economics in the present day suffers because of the distance, and a serious one for that matter, that has developed between economics and ethics. It is, therefore, wise to remember that economics will thrive and be useful to mankind if it is ethical in character.
The character of modern economics is uncommendably and largely 'un-ethical'. This is in contrast with the fact that modern economics has evolved as a branch or off-shoot of ethics. In the early 30's of the last century economists found it 'logically impossible' to relate economics with ethics. Almost a century after it has now become a fashion to logically disassociate ethics from economics.
Human society exists on interdependence in various patterns. Social interdependence forms a major aspect in economics. Any imbalance caused therein results in crisis and disaster. Hunger and famine in the modern world are mainly due to some loopholes in interdependence and the absence of moral philosophy in economics. It is surprising to note that famines can occur even when the availability of food is high and it turns out that such famines have very little to do with food supply.
There has been much debate as to the productivity of economics with logic-based origin and ethic-based origin. It has been argued that logic based economics prove very productive. This is true and acceptable. The point to remember, here, again reverting to the former question as to for whom is economics, is that economics can be made more productive by taking into consideration the ethical and moral values which mainly characterize human behaviour.
The role of 'profit motive' in economics has long been a subject of study. The issue has been related to famine and starvation. Profit motive among traders is held responsible for causing famines. The idea of profit incurs directly or indirectly a lack of moral values or ethics. It is, however, argued that though traders have been accused of causing famines, in fact, famines follow a scarcity. Very often, again, this scarcity is from unethical process and not from a real scarcity as a result of decrease in production or non-availability.
In the modern world, modern economics is essential for survival. Economics should now adhere to moral values that must prevail and shape economics towards welfare economics. Like all branches of knowledge economics, too, ought to be anointed with ethical sentiments and moral philosophy. Only then, hopefully, we can expect poverty, famine and mortality to decrease from the world.
Professor Mustafa Kamaluddin
Professor & Chairman
Department of English
Bangladesh University
dailystar campus.
One who enters the domain of economics bears in mind, according to Dante, 'Abandon all friendliness, you who enter!' This economic model, however, provides room for human motivations in its narrowest terms. Good intensions and moral sentiments are kept out of doors. I agree with Sen when he says that economics is supposed to be concerned with real people who live. Considerations for human behaviour and their achievements come into question. Economics without ethics should therefore undoubtedly fail. It has, at least, done so far. Consider the famines and deaths from starvation that have occured in various developing countries of the world. Contemporary economics in the present day suffers because of the distance, and a serious one for that matter, that has developed between economics and ethics. It is, therefore, wise to remember that economics will thrive and be useful to mankind if it is ethical in character.
The character of modern economics is uncommendably and largely 'un-ethical'. This is in contrast with the fact that modern economics has evolved as a branch or off-shoot of ethics. In the early 30's of the last century economists found it 'logically impossible' to relate economics with ethics. Almost a century after it has now become a fashion to logically disassociate ethics from economics.
Human society exists on interdependence in various patterns. Social interdependence forms a major aspect in economics. Any imbalance caused therein results in crisis and disaster. Hunger and famine in the modern world are mainly due to some loopholes in interdependence and the absence of moral philosophy in economics. It is surprising to note that famines can occur even when the availability of food is high and it turns out that such famines have very little to do with food supply.
There has been much debate as to the productivity of economics with logic-based origin and ethic-based origin. It has been argued that logic based economics prove very productive. This is true and acceptable. The point to remember, here, again reverting to the former question as to for whom is economics, is that economics can be made more productive by taking into consideration the ethical and moral values which mainly characterize human behaviour.
The role of 'profit motive' in economics has long been a subject of study. The issue has been related to famine and starvation. Profit motive among traders is held responsible for causing famines. The idea of profit incurs directly or indirectly a lack of moral values or ethics. It is, however, argued that though traders have been accused of causing famines, in fact, famines follow a scarcity. Very often, again, this scarcity is from unethical process and not from a real scarcity as a result of decrease in production or non-availability.
In the modern world, modern economics is essential for survival. Economics should now adhere to moral values that must prevail and shape economics towards welfare economics. Like all branches of knowledge economics, too, ought to be anointed with ethical sentiments and moral philosophy. Only then, hopefully, we can expect poverty, famine and mortality to decrease from the world.
Professor Mustafa Kamaluddin
Professor & Chairman
Department of English
Bangladesh University
dailystar campus.
Job Fair & Career Development Seminar At Marketing Department,DU.
Kazi Ahmed Farhan
These Days, getting a suitable job is indeed a very crucial task. After completing their studies students struggle to find suitable jobs irrespective of whatever discipline they are from. Job Fairs, a new trend in our country, can be a suitable solution in this regard.
The 9th batch students of the Department of Marketing, Dhaka University organised a Job Fair in the Faculty premises on July 07-09. When I entered the fair venue, I found the premises to be full to the brim by the youth from all around. The entire area wore a festive look. This was the second initiative taken by the students of Department of Marketing to arrange such a big event. The students of BBA 8th batch of the department did the first one and it was a flamboyant success. The outcome of the previous Job Fair & Career Development is that 26 students got lucrative jobs in esteemed companies including Maersk Bangladesh Limited, British American Tobacco (BAT) and Unilever Bangladesh Limited even before completing their BBA degrees.
The Job Fair not only helped the students to get their jobs but it also was a huge source of getting internship for a lot of students of different departments of DU. At present there are several universities who provide graduates to the job market regularly. With the number of qualified graduates increasing every year the importance of a Job Fair cannot be denied. The ultimate goal of a student is to get a quality job. It is the motivation that helps the students to work hard during student life.
Only academic excellence is not enough to ensure a quality job. There are certainly other qualities that one needs to master to impress the employer. In a job fair, a job seeker gets to know about various key factors like: how to face an interview; how to prepare a convincing CV; how to plan for career in a proper way; what are the requirements of a leading corporate house etc. In a developing country, corporate houses are on the look of talented individuals and job seekers tend to look for high salary jobs. So a Job Fair bridges the gap and strengthens the communication between the two.
An event called 'Maersk Corporate Bridge' was also held the slogan of which was “Beyond the Boundary.” The colourful event featured the participation of eleven corporate houses including: ACI Ltd, Citycell, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, Elit Cosmetica, Holcim Cement, Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Maersk Bangladesh Limited, Mirpur Ceramic Works Limited, Nestlé Bangladesh Limited, Roxy Paints and Unilever Bangladesh Limited. Participation by these corporate houses attracted an overwhelming crowd of business graduates, job seekers and students of all disciplines of DU.
For the two days the stalls remained intensely crowded and thousands of CVs were dropped. Not only the graduates, but would be graduates of several disciplines also dropped their CVs. This was the opportunity for them to try their luck in the job sector.
For example, Adnan, an MBA student of DU came to the fair and submitted his CV to all the 11 corporate houses. He commented, "I want to develop my career in the corporate house. Several organisations came here to collect CVs of the students. Many students were submitting their CVs in the boxes and I have also dropped my CV in all the boxes". Simi is a BBA graduate and she said, "I actually came to the fair to know about the job facilities given by the corporate houses and I think I have succeeded in doing that. I think this job fair will certainly play a significant role in building my career." She looked very happy indeed! "The fair offers me a rare chance of getting valuable information on several things which will help a fresh graduate to architect his/her own career," said another student named Anwar. "Through the fair one comes to know about certain important aspects which are very important for the students who will become potential executives", he added. "The most important thing about this fair is that it gives us a rare chance to attend discussion sessions held on CV drafting, skill development, preparation for viva voce etc. These are really helpful for the students," said Farzana Islam a DU MBA student. Similar opinions were offered by many other students. Now let us see what happened these three days.
On Day 1, The inauguration session was attended by Professor Dr. SMA Faiz, Vice Chancellor of DU, Mr. Mir Nasir Hossain, FBCCI President, Professor Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Dean, Faculty of Business studies, Professor Dr. Haripada Bhattacharjee, Chairman & Placement Director, Department of Marketing, Dr. Samir Kumar Sheel, Associate Professor & Student Advisor, Department of Marketing, Professor Dr. Kazi Shariful Alam and Mr. Razib Alam, Mr. Md. Rafiuddin Ahmed Lecturer Department of Marketing.
After the inauguration ceremony there was a seminar addressed by Mr. Kamran Rezwanul Hakim, MISE Trainee 2006, Maersk Bangladesh Limited. He talked about Maersk and it's recruitment process. Then Mr. Ravi Chandra Bekal, Human Resource Director, Nestlé Bangladesh Limited presented a paper on “How to prepare a striking cover letter and resume”.
On Day 2, Mr. QM Shahed, HR Head of British American Tobacco talked on “Leadership; standout oneself as a leader among a crowd”. Then Mr. Sanzid Alvi Ahmed, HR Manager Talent & Resourcing of British American Tobacco had also talked on that occasion. Then Unilever's Mr. Tasfin Islam, HR Business Partner highlighted on the criteria behind choosing an employee. Next, Mr. Riajul Haque Chowdhury, Customer Management Director of Unilever Bangladesh Limited spoke on the occasion and answered several questions asked by the audiences. It was followed by a presentation on Managing Career: On the track and off the track by Mr. Mustafa Anwar Sohel, Head of HR Commercial Bank of Ceylon. Next, Mrs. Seema Abed Rahman, Director Corporate Affairs of ACI spoke on “Team Orientation vs. Individualism in an organization”.
On Day 3, the students of BBA 9th batch Department of Marketing had celebrated their BBA Completion Ceremony. It was followed by a rocking DJ Party.
Students sang and danced and later shared their beautiful moments with everyone. There was an arrangement of a Gala Dinner after that. Executives of several leading corporate houses, faculty members of Department of Marketing, Dean of Faculty of Business Studies and several other high officials of DU were present on that occasion.
Professor Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies commented on the program “The course curriculum that Faculty of Business Studies always follows is in accordance with the market trends. Our market oriented nature helps the corporate houses to recruit many students from our department. This kind of job fair will add a special flavour on that note. We highly appreciate the encouragement of the students to step forward to arrange such programme in a large scale. We have appreciated the enthusiasm which the corporate houses showed to us. They have come here and interacted with our students. It was a channel to exchange ideas and views to know each other and also know the requirements of the corporate houses.”
Professor Dr. Haripada Bhattacharjee, Chairman and Placement Director, Department of Marketing: “I am very happy that the programme was a successful one. I do believe the programme will strengthen the relationship between the students of the department and the corporate houses. We want to make an association in this regard. I hope that the corporate houses will always extend their helping hand whenever we need their assistance.”
The following students played the key role in making the programme a success though they did not have any prior experience in undertaking such a big programme: Md. Nazrul Islam, Md. Awlad Hossain, Mirza Ishtiaque Alom Beg, Chinmoy Das, Sharif Al Shajib, Ritesh Ranjon Barua, Md. Shawkat Islam, Sabbir Ahmed, Subod Deb Nath, Md. Moniruzzaman Sarker, Md. Abu Ibrahim, Shawn Barua, Md. Readul Islam, Md. Arifuzzaman, Iban Jamal Ahmed and Morshed Nizam.
It may be mentioned that Maersk Bangladesh Limited was the title sponsor, Commercial Bank Of Ceylon the co-sponsor and Mojo was the official drinks partner of the programme. The Daily Star, Radio Today and Bangla Vision were the media partners.
BBA 8th batch,Departmentof Marketing,DU.
dailystar campus.
These Days, getting a suitable job is indeed a very crucial task. After completing their studies students struggle to find suitable jobs irrespective of whatever discipline they are from. Job Fairs, a new trend in our country, can be a suitable solution in this regard.
The 9th batch students of the Department of Marketing, Dhaka University organised a Job Fair in the Faculty premises on July 07-09. When I entered the fair venue, I found the premises to be full to the brim by the youth from all around. The entire area wore a festive look. This was the second initiative taken by the students of Department of Marketing to arrange such a big event. The students of BBA 8th batch of the department did the first one and it was a flamboyant success. The outcome of the previous Job Fair & Career Development is that 26 students got lucrative jobs in esteemed companies including Maersk Bangladesh Limited, British American Tobacco (BAT) and Unilever Bangladesh Limited even before completing their BBA degrees.
The Job Fair not only helped the students to get their jobs but it also was a huge source of getting internship for a lot of students of different departments of DU. At present there are several universities who provide graduates to the job market regularly. With the number of qualified graduates increasing every year the importance of a Job Fair cannot be denied. The ultimate goal of a student is to get a quality job. It is the motivation that helps the students to work hard during student life.
Only academic excellence is not enough to ensure a quality job. There are certainly other qualities that one needs to master to impress the employer. In a job fair, a job seeker gets to know about various key factors like: how to face an interview; how to prepare a convincing CV; how to plan for career in a proper way; what are the requirements of a leading corporate house etc. In a developing country, corporate houses are on the look of talented individuals and job seekers tend to look for high salary jobs. So a Job Fair bridges the gap and strengthens the communication between the two.
An event called 'Maersk Corporate Bridge' was also held the slogan of which was “Beyond the Boundary.” The colourful event featured the participation of eleven corporate houses including: ACI Ltd, Citycell, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, Elit Cosmetica, Holcim Cement, Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Maersk Bangladesh Limited, Mirpur Ceramic Works Limited, Nestlé Bangladesh Limited, Roxy Paints and Unilever Bangladesh Limited. Participation by these corporate houses attracted an overwhelming crowd of business graduates, job seekers and students of all disciplines of DU.
For the two days the stalls remained intensely crowded and thousands of CVs were dropped. Not only the graduates, but would be graduates of several disciplines also dropped their CVs. This was the opportunity for them to try their luck in the job sector.
For example, Adnan, an MBA student of DU came to the fair and submitted his CV to all the 11 corporate houses. He commented, "I want to develop my career in the corporate house. Several organisations came here to collect CVs of the students. Many students were submitting their CVs in the boxes and I have also dropped my CV in all the boxes". Simi is a BBA graduate and she said, "I actually came to the fair to know about the job facilities given by the corporate houses and I think I have succeeded in doing that. I think this job fair will certainly play a significant role in building my career." She looked very happy indeed! "The fair offers me a rare chance of getting valuable information on several things which will help a fresh graduate to architect his/her own career," said another student named Anwar. "Through the fair one comes to know about certain important aspects which are very important for the students who will become potential executives", he added. "The most important thing about this fair is that it gives us a rare chance to attend discussion sessions held on CV drafting, skill development, preparation for viva voce etc. These are really helpful for the students," said Farzana Islam a DU MBA student. Similar opinions were offered by many other students. Now let us see what happened these three days.
On Day 1, The inauguration session was attended by Professor Dr. SMA Faiz, Vice Chancellor of DU, Mr. Mir Nasir Hossain, FBCCI President, Professor Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Dean, Faculty of Business studies, Professor Dr. Haripada Bhattacharjee, Chairman & Placement Director, Department of Marketing, Dr. Samir Kumar Sheel, Associate Professor & Student Advisor, Department of Marketing, Professor Dr. Kazi Shariful Alam and Mr. Razib Alam, Mr. Md. Rafiuddin Ahmed Lecturer Department of Marketing.
After the inauguration ceremony there was a seminar addressed by Mr. Kamran Rezwanul Hakim, MISE Trainee 2006, Maersk Bangladesh Limited. He talked about Maersk and it's recruitment process. Then Mr. Ravi Chandra Bekal, Human Resource Director, Nestlé Bangladesh Limited presented a paper on “How to prepare a striking cover letter and resume”.
On Day 2, Mr. QM Shahed, HR Head of British American Tobacco talked on “Leadership; standout oneself as a leader among a crowd”. Then Mr. Sanzid Alvi Ahmed, HR Manager Talent & Resourcing of British American Tobacco had also talked on that occasion. Then Unilever's Mr. Tasfin Islam, HR Business Partner highlighted on the criteria behind choosing an employee. Next, Mr. Riajul Haque Chowdhury, Customer Management Director of Unilever Bangladesh Limited spoke on the occasion and answered several questions asked by the audiences. It was followed by a presentation on Managing Career: On the track and off the track by Mr. Mustafa Anwar Sohel, Head of HR Commercial Bank of Ceylon. Next, Mrs. Seema Abed Rahman, Director Corporate Affairs of ACI spoke on “Team Orientation vs. Individualism in an organization”.
On Day 3, the students of BBA 9th batch Department of Marketing had celebrated their BBA Completion Ceremony. It was followed by a rocking DJ Party.
Students sang and danced and later shared their beautiful moments with everyone. There was an arrangement of a Gala Dinner after that. Executives of several leading corporate houses, faculty members of Department of Marketing, Dean of Faculty of Business Studies and several other high officials of DU were present on that occasion.
Professor Dr. Md. Serajul Islam, Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies commented on the program “The course curriculum that Faculty of Business Studies always follows is in accordance with the market trends. Our market oriented nature helps the corporate houses to recruit many students from our department. This kind of job fair will add a special flavour on that note. We highly appreciate the encouragement of the students to step forward to arrange such programme in a large scale. We have appreciated the enthusiasm which the corporate houses showed to us. They have come here and interacted with our students. It was a channel to exchange ideas and views to know each other and also know the requirements of the corporate houses.”
Professor Dr. Haripada Bhattacharjee, Chairman and Placement Director, Department of Marketing: “I am very happy that the programme was a successful one. I do believe the programme will strengthen the relationship between the students of the department and the corporate houses. We want to make an association in this regard. I hope that the corporate houses will always extend their helping hand whenever we need their assistance.”
The following students played the key role in making the programme a success though they did not have any prior experience in undertaking such a big programme: Md. Nazrul Islam, Md. Awlad Hossain, Mirza Ishtiaque Alom Beg, Chinmoy Das, Sharif Al Shajib, Ritesh Ranjon Barua, Md. Shawkat Islam, Sabbir Ahmed, Subod Deb Nath, Md. Moniruzzaman Sarker, Md. Abu Ibrahim, Shawn Barua, Md. Readul Islam, Md. Arifuzzaman, Iban Jamal Ahmed and Morshed Nizam.
It may be mentioned that Maersk Bangladesh Limited was the title sponsor, Commercial Bank Of Ceylon the co-sponsor and Mojo was the official drinks partner of the programme. The Daily Star, Radio Today and Bangla Vision were the media partners.
BBA 8th batch,Departmentof Marketing,DU.
dailystar campus.
Career fairs are not just applying for jobs.
Tanvir A. Mishuk
As part of its career development program, the Department of Career & Professional Services (CPDS) of North South University (NSU) organized the National Career Fair 2007 on 20th July, 2007. AMDISA certified firm Splash Communication was the event organizer of the career fair. Grameenphone was the title sponsor, Prothom-alojobs and Radio today were the communication partners of this event. This daylong program was organized to facilitate both job seekers and employers looking for better opportunities to amplify their values and career. About hundred (100) reputable companies from different sector participated in the event. In today's competitive world, organizations are more concerned about value than ever before. When any company hires a new employee, they want to be sure that they are getting the most for your money. Events like this will open a gateway to the participating companies to interact with the potential job seekers not only from NSU but also from all over the country.
Job seekers go to Career Fairs to meet with several employers in an informal setting. Employers come to provide information about their organizations and to discuss job and internship opportunities with qualified students. At the fairs you can "shop around" and meet employers at organizations where you might like to work. Career fairs are not just for applying for jobs, but for learning more about what's out there. From my experience there are some tips to get the most out of Career Fairs.
Bring many copies of your resume to submit to employers. Come prepared--do your homework. Before the fair, you can review the online directory of employers and their job opportunities. If you spend a little time getting some background on an organization, then you can ask very focused and specific questions. This impresses representatives because it shows a genuine interest in them. Dress appropriately. First impressions are important. While campus attire is acceptable for fairs, you will probably be most comfortable if you at least dress in "business casual." Allow yourself adequate time. Come as early as possible. Typically, fairs are less crowded in early hours and are busiest during the lunch hour and at the end. Get your bearings. When you arrive, take a few minutes to review the map and directory for the fair. You may feel more comfortable if you quickly locate and walk by the employers in whom you're most interested. This will confirm their location and alert you to any crowds or lines of other jobseekers are waiting. You can also take help from Splash communication's volunteers
In addition, prioritize the employers you're most interested in. If your schedule allows, you may find it easiest to start with the employers in which you're the least interested. This will allow you to hone your approach and to be most confident when you approach the employers you're especially excited about. Be sure to balance this tip with the reality that you may have little time and that many other students may be interested in the same employers. Assume that you will need to wait to speak with some employers. Take notes when you inquire about next steps and the possibility of talking with additional managers. The representative at the fair may not be able to answer all of your questions or know specifics about your job interests. Write down the names, telephone numbers, etc. of other staff in the organization whom you can contact later. Note contact address, applying procedures and or any other specific criteria that will affect you. You will not be able to take advantage of this information if you don't record it.
Do not forget to ask the representative for his/her card. Having the business card of the representative you have just spoken with serves many purposes. Specially, you have a direct contact with the organization, including the proper spelling of the representative's name, direct telephone line, etc. Respect employers' materials/sample items. Some employers bring large quantities of print materials, sample products, etc. as displays at their tables. Always check with employers before taking materials from their tables and don't take materials still packed in boxes.
Be courteous! In addition to representing yourself, you also represent your department and the University. So do not do anything that show negative impact on you or your university.
dailystar campus.
As part of its career development program, the Department of Career & Professional Services (CPDS) of North South University (NSU) organized the National Career Fair 2007 on 20th July, 2007. AMDISA certified firm Splash Communication was the event organizer of the career fair. Grameenphone was the title sponsor, Prothom-alojobs and Radio today were the communication partners of this event. This daylong program was organized to facilitate both job seekers and employers looking for better opportunities to amplify their values and career. About hundred (100) reputable companies from different sector participated in the event. In today's competitive world, organizations are more concerned about value than ever before. When any company hires a new employee, they want to be sure that they are getting the most for your money. Events like this will open a gateway to the participating companies to interact with the potential job seekers not only from NSU but also from all over the country.
Job seekers go to Career Fairs to meet with several employers in an informal setting. Employers come to provide information about their organizations and to discuss job and internship opportunities with qualified students. At the fairs you can "shop around" and meet employers at organizations where you might like to work. Career fairs are not just for applying for jobs, but for learning more about what's out there. From my experience there are some tips to get the most out of Career Fairs.
Bring many copies of your resume to submit to employers. Come prepared--do your homework. Before the fair, you can review the online directory of employers and their job opportunities. If you spend a little time getting some background on an organization, then you can ask very focused and specific questions. This impresses representatives because it shows a genuine interest in them. Dress appropriately. First impressions are important. While campus attire is acceptable for fairs, you will probably be most comfortable if you at least dress in "business casual." Allow yourself adequate time. Come as early as possible. Typically, fairs are less crowded in early hours and are busiest during the lunch hour and at the end. Get your bearings. When you arrive, take a few minutes to review the map and directory for the fair. You may feel more comfortable if you quickly locate and walk by the employers in whom you're most interested. This will confirm their location and alert you to any crowds or lines of other jobseekers are waiting. You can also take help from Splash communication's volunteers
In addition, prioritize the employers you're most interested in. If your schedule allows, you may find it easiest to start with the employers in which you're the least interested. This will allow you to hone your approach and to be most confident when you approach the employers you're especially excited about. Be sure to balance this tip with the reality that you may have little time and that many other students may be interested in the same employers. Assume that you will need to wait to speak with some employers. Take notes when you inquire about next steps and the possibility of talking with additional managers. The representative at the fair may not be able to answer all of your questions or know specifics about your job interests. Write down the names, telephone numbers, etc. of other staff in the organization whom you can contact later. Note contact address, applying procedures and or any other specific criteria that will affect you. You will not be able to take advantage of this information if you don't record it.
Do not forget to ask the representative for his/her card. Having the business card of the representative you have just spoken with serves many purposes. Specially, you have a direct contact with the organization, including the proper spelling of the representative's name, direct telephone line, etc. Respect employers' materials/sample items. Some employers bring large quantities of print materials, sample products, etc. as displays at their tables. Always check with employers before taking materials from their tables and don't take materials still packed in boxes.
Be courteous! In addition to representing yourself, you also represent your department and the University. So do not do anything that show negative impact on you or your university.
dailystar campus.
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