By: Justine Jade C. Perez
Photo courtesy: Junior Administrators and Managers Society (JAMS), Jaymee Sulatra
After undergoing numerous theoretical and practical sessions, 150 fourth-year Business Administration students of West Visayas State University – College of Business and Management students earned their Soft Skills Training from the Thailand-based company RD Soft Skills Management Consulting during the Internship Culminating Activity dubbed “Getting Ready for The Corporate World” at the New Academic Building Function Hall, May 3-4, 2023.
Miss Rowena Diaz, Founder and Managing Director of RD Soft Skills Management Consulting, supervised by Ad Nano Technology from Thailand, shared her expertise in ethical values and personality which can enhance professional relationships.
“Always remember that gaining and mastering soft skills is a lifelong objective. Try to develop these skills during your academic years by participating in various activities or attending workshops. Not only does soft skills training make for happier and more fulfilled students, but it can also have a positive impact when it comes to your performance in school,” Miss Rowena said as she elucidates the importance of the said convention.
The two-day talk divided the group of Business Administrations students sections A and B, respectively. Topics encompassed concepts in personal development, power dressing, maintaining a positive attitude, code of ethics, time management, and emotional intelligence. The highlight of the event was where student participants’ abrupt wit was tested through a mock job interview as they were asked one by one potential questions they would encounter in their job applications.
“It was entertaining yet informative. The interactive setup of the event was like a refresher course, and what exactly the graduating students need before we head on to the real adventure of corporate life,” says Anya Therese Lope, Chairperson of BSBA Financial Management, as she defines her experience.
The activity was conducted by the Junior Administrators and Managers Society to cap off the seniors’ on-the-job training.
JAMS Chairperson Cyrein Luna shares the success of the event, “This training made us realize that there’s still room for improvement and that learning is a never-ending process. This event was a great way for graduating students like us to learn new skills and gain practical experience in a specific field. Such seminars are extremely valuable for us graduating students as it allows us to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, gain real-world experience, and develop professional and soft skills.”
As of this writing, The WVSU CBM is the only school that has partnered with the aforementioned international company to help polish its students as they reach the pinnacle of success in the workplace.