Discovering abilities, readiness, job-hunting techniques By Umair Ahmed Korai1

The IEEE Communication Society (ComSoc), Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Student Branch Chapter in collaboration with IEEE ComSoc Karachi Chapter, IEEE ComSoc Karachi Section, and QS World Merit organized a workshop titled “Discovering the Abilities in Graduating Students Towards the Self-Assessment, Job Readiness, and Job-Hunting Techniques” at U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water (USPCAS-W) auditorium, MUET Jamshoro, Pakistan.
The objective of this workshop was to provide career counseling and awareness about the possible job opportunities for fresh graduates. This workshop aimed to develop job hunting, self-assessments, and job readiness skills along with the career roadmap for fresh graduates. The guest speaker of this workshop was Waqas Soomro who is working as CEO of Smart Mentor.io. The workshop was formally started with the recitation of the Holy Quran and the national anthem of Pakistan.
Dr. Umair Ahmed Korai, Assistant Professor Department of Telecom Engineering MUET and Vice-Chair IEEE ComSoc Karachi Chapter welcomed the chief guest, guest speaker, organizers, and participants.
Prof. Dr. Aftab Ahmed Memon, DEAN Faculty of Electrical Electronics and Computer Engineering, MUET Jamshoro, attended the workshop as a chief guest. After the welcome address by Dr. Umair, the guest speaker Mr. Waqas delivered his lecture for 01 hours and 30 minutes.
Waqas made the students aware of general questions being asked during an interview. He also discussed the main skills required for jobs. He further gave directions for writing a personal resume. He shared his visions and ideas about emerging social media apps, such as LinkedIn, and its benefits for developing careers as most people have initially started their career through social media apps like LinkedIn.
The total number of participants in this workshop was 94 out of which 23 were IEEE members and 71 were non-IEEE members. As the capacity of the USPCAS-W auditorium is more than 200, hence COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures were also followed. Before the end of the workshop, many questions were asked from the participants and were answered very well by Mr. Waqas. The workshop was then ended with a special thanks to the guest speaker Waqas Soomro, coordinator, organizers, and participants by Ms. Hafsa Noaman, Chair IEEE ComSoc MUET Student Branch Chapter followed by a group picture with the guest speaker and organizing team.