Summary of the Event

The Department of Commerce, in association with the Placement Cell, School of Humanities, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Business Studies, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, organized a 3-Days Skill Development Programme on “Future-Ready Skills: Preparing Students for the Changing Job Market” from 25th to 27th August 2026. The programme was conducted online from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM on each of the three days and was targeted at students across UG and PG programmes.

The programme featured three resource persons from different institutions across India, each addressing a distinct dimension of career readiness. Ms. Reema Castelino, CFA, Assistant Professor of Finance at Xavier Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai, opened the programme on Day 1 with a session on “Decoding the Job Market: Emerging Careers,” offering students insight into evolving career pathways in finance and commerce, drawing on her combined industry and academic experience. On Day 2, Dr. Abdul Salahudeen V, Assistant Professor of Commerce at Tetso College, Nagaland, delivered a session on “Building Competencies for the Changing World,” focusing on the core skills and adaptability required to remain relevant in a fast-evolving professional landscape. The programme concluded on Day 3 with a session by Dr. V. Palanisingh, Assistant Professor of Commerce at St. Xavier's University, New Town, Kolkata, on “Strategies for Employability and Professional Success,” providing students with practical, actionable strategies to strengthen their employability.

Across all three days, students actively engaged with the resource persons, and the programme succeeded in bridging academic learning with real-world, industry-relevant perspectives on career preparedness.

Session Report

Day 1 – 25th August 2026

Speaker: Ms. Reema Castelino, CFA

Topic: Decoding the Job Market: Emerging Careers

a)  Overview of the current and evolving job market trends in finance, commerce, and allied fields.

b)    Discussion on emerging career pathways such as fintech, sustainable finance, financial analytics, and portfolio/wealth management.

c)  Insights drawn from the resource person's combined industry and academic experience on what recruiters and evolving sectors now look for.

d)   Guidance on aligning academic learning with the certifications, skills, and specializations valued in emerging finance-related careers.

Day 2 – 26th August 2026

Speaker: Dr. Abdul Salahudeen V

Topic: Building Competencies for the Changing World

a)   Discussion on the core competencies — adaptability, critical thinking, digital literacy, and lifelong learning — required to thrive in a rapidly changing professional world.

b)  Perspectives on bridging the gap between academic curriculum and industry expectations.

c)    Emphasis on continuous skill upgradation as a response to fast-evolving job requirements across sectors.

Day 3 – 27th August 2026

Speaker: Dr. V. Palanisingh

Topic: Strategies for Employability and Professional Success

a)     Practical strategies for enhancing employability, including resume building, interview preparation, and professional branding.

b)    Discussion on soft skills, workplace etiquette, and factors that contribute to long-term professional success.

c)   Guidance on translating academic knowledge and skill-building from Days 1 and 2 into a concrete, actionable career plan. 

Vote of Thanks

Dr.C.Sahila, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce proposed the vote of thanks at the conclusion of the programme. She expressed sincere gratitude to Ms. Reema Castelino, Dr. Abdul Salahudeen V, and Dr. V. Palanisingh for sharing their valuable insights and expertise across the three days of the programme. She highlighted how the sessions enriched students' understanding of the evolving job market and equipped them with practical strategies for employability, and extended thanks to the faculty members, the Department of Commerce, the Placement Cell, and the organizing team for their support, while appreciating the enthusiastic participation of fellow students.