Seeking Advice: How to Inspire and Guide MBA Students for Career Success?

Sir,

This is Abhinay Irala, a Soft Skills Trainer and a psychologist. Recently, I have received a call from an MBA college to guide and motivate students to enhance their careers. I would like suggestions from all of you to do my best.

Please help me provide clarity to MBA students:
- What can they do after an MBA degree?
- What skills are essential for better career progression?
- Which topics should I cover in my 10-hour training session?

I would be thankful for your valuable suggestions.

Hi,

Among other things, I would suggest you focus on making them aware of how life is different in the corporate world from their academic world. Emphasize the expectations of the industry and how the challenge is to exceed expectations.

It would also benefit them if you talk to them about career planning and strategic job switches to ensure all-round experience as well as career growth.

Draw their attention to the importance of continuing education to upgrade their skills as well as to keep abreast of the latest developments in their functional domain.

Mix it up with a few soft skill inputs on interview techniques, communication skills, and team building.

Encourage the more enterprising to take the entrepreneurial route and others to choose specialized areas like Foreign Exchange management, OD interventions, etc.

You can also ask them to visit my daily Inspirational and Motivational Blog Actspot's Blog for additional inputs for personal growth.

Best Wishes