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The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Evolving job market suits candidates with Arts, Science and Commerce background, say experts in Coimbatore
A wide spectrum of career possibilities across the realms of arts, science and commerce, against the backdrop of technological disruptions, was the topic of discussion among experts at the second and final day of The Hindu Education Plus Career Counselling Fair 2025 in Coimbatore on Thursday. Durgesh Kumar Kabra, Chairman of the Committee for Financial Market and Investor Protection, emphasised that Chartered Accountancy goes beyond just auditing and accounting; it also encompasses business consultancy and entrepreneurship. He noted that the profession is adapting to technology in alignment with the evolving times. A panel discussion on 'Design your Destiny: Unconventional, High-Growth Career in Arts, Science and Commerce' moderated by R. Saravana Kumar, Former Chairman, Computer Society of India and former Director, Cognizant Technology, witnessed experts delving deep into career openings in the areas of law, finance, basic sciences, design, accounting, commerce, and a plethora of related areas. The panelists consisted of B.L. Shivakumar, Principal and Secretary, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore; Philip Thomas, Country Head - World Design Council; P. Kanagaraj, free Civil Services Coach and Head, Department of Political Science, Government Arts College, Coimbatore; Ambika Seetharaman of Help the Blind Foundation; Survajith S. Krishnan, Chartered Accountant and Vice-Chairman, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - Coimbatore; and N.V. Sreejaya, practising advocate in India and Solicitor, England and Wales. Prof. Shivakumar said that autonomous colleges are able to update their syllabi periodically depending on the needs of the industry. He also noted a pressing need in schools for teachers in subjects of basic sciences. Mr. Survajith described CA as 'Career Assured,' especially when supplemented with skills to manage businesses using AI tools. 'Chartered accountants are in a stronger position to transform into entrepreneurs with their knowledge of funding dynamics,' he said, identifying Financial Data Analytics as an area of high potential. Ambika Seetharaman emphasised the need to explore entrepreneurship opportunities in recycling and the reuse of waste products. We should look for opportunities within challenges. Mental health deserves attention, and we must encourage the involvement of visually impaired individuals in areas such as music and cooking, promoting inclusivity. Prof. Kanagaraj encouraged young people to enter politics, suggesting it as a viable career. While Tamil Nadu's representation in the IAS and IPS remains strong, he said there was a need to improve presence in the Indian Foreign Service. Ms. Sreejaya remarked that there were high-paying jobs in the areas of policy and governance. ' The standing of the legal profession has now risen, with national-level exams for entry into the academic programme,' she said, adding that lawyers with sharp analytical minds can chart careers outside courtrooms in the corporate sector, and in the arena of teaching. Philip Thomas spoke of a promising future for the creative sector. 'New courses and State-level policies are being introduced to support the creative industries,' he said, noting the emergence of venture capital funding, particularly in gaming. The event was presented by Sri Ramakrishna Educational Institutions, Coimbatore, and powered by Park Institutions. Associate partners constituted Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Academy of Media Design, KIT - Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, PPG Group Institutions, Coimbatore, and United Institute of Technology.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
'Future holds promise for allied healthcare sciences, too'
For those planning for a career in the domain of healthcare, but are unable to secure MBBS entry, other rewarding options in allied areas were specified by accomplished medical professionals during The Hindu Education Plus Career Counselling Fair 2025 in Coimbatore in Wednesday. Nursing, Food and Nutrition, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy offer opportunities in the clinical side while pharmacy, insurance, finance, advertising and business development, reception, hospital administration. The placement opportunities for students pursuing programmes in dialysis, radiology technology, and para-medical courses was quite high. These observations were presented by P. Praveen Raj, Joint Managing Director and CEO of GEM Hospitals and J.S. Bhuvaneshwaran, Director of PSG Super Speciality Hospitals during a discussion on 'Prescribe Your Future' moderated by R. Saravana Kumar, former Chairman of Computer Society of India (Coimbatore) and former Director at Cognizant. For instance, a Radiation Physicist earns higher at the start than an doctor with MBBS qualification, Dr. Bhuvaneshwaran said. Those with strong expertise in finance, rather than medical doctors, are the right fit to administer the hospitals. Not all large hospital groups are run by medical professionals, Dr. Praveen Raj explained seeking to highlight the role of candidates with Mathematics in the domain of finance in healthcare sphere. On the perception that robotics and AI will impact the job market in medical field, they explained that validation would inevitably warrant human intervention. Technology can only shorten the duration of decision-making. Those making a foray into MBBS must be conscious of the need to spend at least six to seven additional years for completing post-graduation and specialisation, said Dr. Bhuvaneshwaran.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Acquire skills with futuristic mindset, students told at The Hindu Education Plus Career Counselling Fair 2025
Acquisition of skills in niche segments with a futuristic mindset will, in all certainty, stand learners in good stead to navigate challenges in building their career in the tech world.. This was the main takeaway for participants at The Hindu Education Plus Career Counselling Fair 2025 in Coimbatore on Wednesday. A multi-disciplinary approach in higher learning, a yearning to explore, a global exposure, shedding fear of failure, and developing entrepreneurial instincts ranked high among the other aspects the speakers emphasised on for the student audience figuring out the contours of job market. In his keynote address at the inaugural session, R. Sundar, Managing Trustee of SNR Sons Charitable Trust called upon the students on the cusp of higher learning to make their choices wisely. The event was an ideal platform for the students for doing so, Mr. Sundar said. Career opportunities could be tapped through understanding the convergence of various subjects with a sense of curiosity, Anusha Ravi, CEO of Park Institutions, the guest of honour, emphasised. Artificial Intelligence was becoming indelible in every job domain, Ms. Anusha said, also taking part in a panel discussion on 'Engineering your Future' moderated by R. Saravana Kumar, former Chairman of Computer Society of India (Coimbatore) and former Director at Cognizant. The other panellists constituted A. Soundarrajan, Principal of Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, and Sai Sundarakrishna, Chief Innovative Officer at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Prof. Soundarrajan explained the corollary between the trait of empathy and success of start-ups. A start-up entrepreneur, to be successful, has to study the customers' minds to think and deliver, he said. Mr. Sundarakrishna dwelt on the potential AI, data science and cyber security will hold in the future. Delivering a talk on 'Opportunities Available for Todays Youth', Manimekalai Mohan, Correspondent, SSVN Group of Institutions, urged the students to develop the mindset for entrepreneurship early on in life. Academic qualifications are not a guarantee for jobs. Gaining global exposure and creating jobs would be far more fulfilling than getting placed in salaried jobs, Ms. Manimekalai stressed. One of the stalls put up by Park Institutions showcased the utility of AI applications to thwart cyber frauds. 'Much is being talked about AI: the technology is still evolving. The effort is to highlight the directions AI is heading towards,' Ms. Anusha said. The event is presented by Sri Ramakrishna Educational Institutions, Coimbatore, and powered by Park Institutions. Associate partners constitute Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Academy of Media Design, KIT - Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India, PPG Group Institutions, Coimbatore, and United Institute of Technology.
