The workshops were based on the concept that
the best career exploration and job search strategies capitalize on the
natural strengths
of an individual’s Personality and Behavioral Style. Shamez Mukhi, Head
of Public Affairs,
ACCA Pakistan welcomed the
participants, explaining the challenges students and parents encounter
while making career choices and the resources developed by ACCA for
students, teachers
and parents. Speaking on the occasion he added, “One of the aims of the
workshop is to ensure that
ACCA Pakistan recruits students with the right aptitude, who are
ambitious and committed to their careers so that they can excel as ACCA
members”
Noorulain Zafer, Manager Marketing and
Student Recruitment, ACCA Pakistan, made a presentation on Foundations
in Accountancy and ACCA
qualifications, entry routes, tuition providers and employment
opportunities in Pakistan. She also answered questions about
employability and the excellent employer base that ACCA enjoys
nationally and globally. In addition to that participants were also
given
an overview of ACCA’s brand and the marketing activities it undertakes
for potential students.
This was followed by a technical training on
‘career counseling to personality type’ conducted by Rahila Narejo, Lead
Consultant and
Chief Executive, NHR. Rahila emphasized on the significance of aligning
career decisions to student’s aptitude and industry demand.
The workshop was attended by 82
participants from leading schools, colleges, universities and ACCA
tuition providers.
Participants were of the view that career guidance is a dynamic,
on-going process enabling students to identify the best-fit career path
for themselves. They commented that the training organized by ACCA
Pakistan has been very helpful in equipping them as
career advisors with the career assessment and guidance tools and
techniques.