Where Industry and Academe
Meets
Stakeholders Forum: Where Industry and
Academe Meets, held at AVR 3, Academic Building 3, Capitol University last
October 6, 2011 was the most educational forum I’ve been through. I am a
student assistant assigned at Admissions and External Affairs Office which is
the office who facilitated the said event. Big companies from banking to
mechanical industry were invited to the event.
The most highlighted part of the event
was the response of the industry partners. Since I was tasked to take pictures,
I grab the opportunity to listen on their responses which was very fruitful and
educational. And here are the responses which gave me an idea to write this
article.
·
The
Language
§
One
of the responses was about the “English Proficiency” of college students.
Students have the capability and ability to use the appropriate grammar and the
uses of the parts of speech and can communicate through written forms BUT they
find difficulty to express their ideas through verbal communication.
·
Interviews
§
Final
interviews or any form of interview is the entry point for an applicant who is
applying for any position. It was said that aspirants can’t express their self
because of lack of confidence and due to nervousness.
·
On-The-Job
Training (OJT Programs)
§
For
college students who took this subject, one of the inputs was to have an NBI
clearance especially if they are trained in a banking industry. Though, they
said that it may take time to have an NBI clearance for first timers, rest
assured that by the next time they get their clearance due to expiration or
whatever, it won’t take time again. This was said from one the officer of the
NBI who attended the forum.
§
SERVICE ORIENTED was another input. Trainees
often do things which is forbidden inside the companies and sometimes they say “training
ra bitaw ni”. A trainee should posses this attitude for his/her preparation for
his/her own future in the industry.
·
Attitudes
§
In
preparation for the future, a student must master and posses INTIATIVE, RESPONSIBLE and PUNCTUALITY. Be initiative. Do things
without any supervision of your head and capable of making simple decisions.
For you to reach a high position in the industry, one of the qualifications is
being responsible. Responsible in a way that can cause a good effect in the
industry. Punctuality is an X-factor. One should be on time “all the time”.
·
LEADERSHIP
¨
Every
person possesses leadership and this kind of attitude can give an individual
his/her potential to stand out against all odds.
·
Business
Skills
¨
Since
it was all about the academe and industry, business skills was also at the
list. If you have already the “service oriented”, this may be an easy part for
you. Business skill is a great help in the industry. It creates outstanding person
because of this skill. Have you seen a chart of some offices titled “EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH”? I bet you one
already. This is a good example of persons who possess business skills.
For so many
thins that was said, I think this was the most important. Always remember that
when academe is lost, so with industry and the other way around.
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