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“Career Excellence, The Path to Success”. On November 9th 2024, a Career Awareness and Civil Service Talk was held at Ladyhill Victoria Composite P.U. College, Mangaluru in College Conference Hall. This session was to guide students on career planning and provide insights into civil service opportunities. The session was organized by Mr. George Augusteen (Career Guide & Soft Skills Trainer) certified MSc in psychology and Career Analyst and Mr. Naveen Paul (CEO and Co-Founder of Draw My Career). The speaker(s) brought a wealth of experience and shared first hand insights into the civil services and career planning.

The primary aim of the talk was to raise awareness about diverse career options, help students understand the civil service as a viable career choice, and provide guidance on the preparation and challenges involved in joining civil services. The talk also aimed to motivate students to begin planning their career paths early and make informed decisions.

The session began with an introduction to Career Planning, the importance of identifying one’s interests, strengths, and weaknesses, methods to research different career paths and evaluate their alignment with personal goals. He also covered setting achievable short-term and long-term goals for career development, overview of the Civil Services including IAS, IPS, IRS, and other allied services, the role and responsibilities of civil servants and how they contribute to the development of the country and the structure of the civil service examination and an outline of the stages (Prelims, Mains, Interview).

After the main presentation, an interactive session allowed students to ask questions and discuss their career aspirations. Some students inquired about specific challenges in civil service, while others asked for guidance on career planning in general. The speakers provided thoughtful answers and additional resources.

The Career Awareness and Civil Service talk was a valuable session for students, broadening their understanding of career opportunities and preparing them for future decision-making. The session was well-received, with many students expressing interest in future career guidance events.