Engineering Graduates Urged to Explore Diverse Career Trajectories at Vijayawada Guidance Seminar
A career guidance session organised for engineering students in Vijayawada emphasised that an engineering education serves as a versatile launchpad rather than a restrictive career track, encouraging attendees to consider avenues across management, public administration, entrepreneurship, and the liberal arts.
What Happened
The Hindu Future India Club (FIC) and SRM-A.P. University, in collaboration with the Dhanekula Institute of Engineering and Technology (DIET), held a career guidance seminar at Ganguru in Vijayawada. The event brought together academic and placement leaders to address students preparing for their professional transitions.
Duvvuri Satyanarayana, a professor at the Paari School of Business, highlighted that career success does not follow a single predetermined track. Illustrating this through diverse professional trajectories, he cited examples of an engineering graduate pursuing an MBA, a science student moving through history and economics into the civil services, and an engineer building a technical enterprise.
SRM University-A.P. assistant director V.V.S. Pradeep encouraged attendees to apply the framework of ‘ASK’—representing Attitude, Skill, and Knowledge—to cultivate professional growth. DIET dean of training and placements C.V.V.D. Sreekanth stressed the necessity of structured decision-making, urging graduating students to construct clear roadmaps across higher studies, employment, and entrepreneurship while blending technical ability with management competencies.
Key Highlights
- Versatile Foundation: Speakers advised students not to view engineering as a limitation, but as a base for pursuing management, entrepreneurship, civil services, or liberal arts.
- The ASK Principle: Students were encouraged to consistently develop their Attitude, Skill, and Knowledge.
- Strategic Skill Combination: Combining technical proficiency with managerial understanding was highlighted as key for leadership readiness.
- Ownership and Planning: Final-year students were advised to seek expert guidance, engage with industry professionals, and take personal responsibility for career choices rather than depending entirely on outside opinions.
Why This Matters
As students approach graduation, choosing between immediate employment, advanced education, or alternative vocations requires structured guidance. The seminar highlighted the relevance of multidisciplinary skills, showing how foundational technical training can be paired with management or public service ambitions to widen career opportunities.
What to Watch Next
Students entering their final academic terms are expected to evaluate their post-graduation pathways, engage in career guidance forums, and consult industry experts to finalise their career plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who organised the career guidance seminar in Vijayawada?
The seminar was organised by The Hindu Future India Club (FIC) and SRM-A.P. University in collaboration with the Dhanekula Institute of Engineering and Technology (DIET) at Ganguru in Vijayawada.
What is the ‘ASK’ framework mentioned during the session?
The ‘ASK’ framework, highlighted by SRM University-A.P. assistant director V.V.S. Pradeep, refers to developing Attitude, Skill, and Knowledge for sustained professional growth.
What alternative career paths were discussed for engineering graduates?
The speakers highlighted pathways such as corporate management, entrepreneurship, civil services, and liberal arts, alongside traditional technical careers.
Source: Based on a report originally published by The Hindu.