School Update
Careers Day:
The jobs of tomorrow Concordian International School buzzed with excitement during workplace. While technical expertise remains important, the Careers Day on January 15th, 2025, as students from Grades 10–12 engaged with professionals from a diverse range of industries. The day offered a unique opportunity for students to explore potential career paths, gain insights into the professional world, and ask pressing questions about what it takes to succeed. Representatives from Gulf Energy, Toyota, T&B Media Global, Charoen Pokphand Group, and Bumrungrad Hospital generously shared their experiences and expertise, offering invaluable guidance to Concordian’s aspiring leaders.
emphasis was clearly on soft skills. The Charoen Pokphand Group representative, specializing in Human Resources, highlighted the importance of communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. “We look for individuals who can collaborate effectively, communicate their ideas clearly, and demonstrate empathy and understanding,” they explained. The Bumrungrad Hospital representative, an anesthesiologist, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the critical role of communication and teamwork in the medical profession. “In healthcare, clear communication can be a matter of life and death,” they stated. “We need doctors The day began with a Q&A session, where panelists addressed who can listen to their patients, work effectively with nurses and a wide range of student inquiries. A recurring theme throughother medical staff, and make sound decisions under pressure.” out the discussion was the often unpredictable nature of career journeys. Many panelists shared stories of how their initial Following the general session, students had the opportunity to academic pursuits didn’t directly align with their current roles. attend individual sessions with each company representative, The message was clear: flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness allowing for more focused discussions and personalized to embrace new challenges are crucial in today’s ever-evolving advice. These smaller group settings fostered a more intimate and interactive environment, enabling students to delve deeper into job market. specific career paths and ask more targeted questions. The Gulf The discussion then shifted to industry trends. Toyota highlighted Energy session, for example, explored the intricacies of financial the automotive industry’s rapid transformation, driven by modeling and investment strategies. electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies. “The skills we’re looking for are changing,” they emphasized. “We Careers Day 2024 proved to be a resounding success, providing need engineers who are not just technically proficient but also Concordian students with invaluable insights into the professional creative problem-solvers and adept at working with AI.” Similarly, world and inspiring them to start thinking about their future the T&B Media Global representative spoke about the growing careers. The diverse range of industries represented, the candid demand for creative content in the digital age, emphasizing the discussions about career journeys, and the emphasis on importance of storytelling and visual communication skills. They essential skills and personality traits served as a powerful also stressed the increasing convergence of entertainment and reminder that while academic knowledge is important, it is the technology, creating exciting new opportunities for those with combination of technical skills, soft skills, adaptability, and a genuine passion for one’s chosen field that truly paves the way expertise in both fields. for success in the 21st-century workforce. The panelists also offered valuable insights into the essential skills and personality traits needed to thrive in the modern Counseling Department
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