08-15-2010, 09:33 PM
An Extract from July Newsletter
"The Southern Regional Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan organized a program on âCareer Counseling and Grooming Sessionâ on 22 July 2010 for young Chartered Accountants. The objective of the program was to provide guidance for career path selection, barriers in choosing the employer, choosing the right direction, interview preparation and how to be more presentable in the current competitive environment. Mr. Abdul Rahim Suriya, President ICAP, in his welcome speech stated that these types of programs are usually organized for intermediate and A level students, but realizing the need of our young members, the Institute has organized this session.
Mr. Shakeel Mapara, Director Human Resources, Sanofi-aventis Pakistan, a renowned Trainer and HR Expert said that hunting for career is a daunting task. There should be a balance between financial gains and personal satisfaction. He suggested young members to study career guidance books and articles and research the organizationâs background before appearing in an interview. He further emphasized that young members should plan their career with a long term focus as short term financial gain often cause long term pain. While Ms. Onaiza Khan, HR Manager, Sanofi- aventis, provided an insight about projecting a positive professional image in an interview that best gives a competitive advantage. Ninety four members attended the session and it was very well appreciated by young CAs. The members at Islamabad and Lahore also got benefit from the session through video conferencing. As a part of its CSR Sanofi- aventis had offered its services to ICAP to guide young CAs for career selection free of cost."
I can expect that the next session/program will be in the month of December.
"The Southern Regional Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan organized a program on âCareer Counseling and Grooming Sessionâ on 22 July 2010 for young Chartered Accountants. The objective of the program was to provide guidance for career path selection, barriers in choosing the employer, choosing the right direction, interview preparation and how to be more presentable in the current competitive environment. Mr. Abdul Rahim Suriya, President ICAP, in his welcome speech stated that these types of programs are usually organized for intermediate and A level students, but realizing the need of our young members, the Institute has organized this session.
Mr. Shakeel Mapara, Director Human Resources, Sanofi-aventis Pakistan, a renowned Trainer and HR Expert said that hunting for career is a daunting task. There should be a balance between financial gains and personal satisfaction. He suggested young members to study career guidance books and articles and research the organizationâs background before appearing in an interview. He further emphasized that young members should plan their career with a long term focus as short term financial gain often cause long term pain. While Ms. Onaiza Khan, HR Manager, Sanofi- aventis, provided an insight about projecting a positive professional image in an interview that best gives a competitive advantage. Ninety four members attended the session and it was very well appreciated by young CAs. The members at Islamabad and Lahore also got benefit from the session through video conferencing. As a part of its CSR Sanofi- aventis had offered its services to ICAP to guide young CAs for career selection free of cost."
I can expect that the next session/program will be in the month of December.
