Career event, 'Cuet Career Fest 2025', spans two days and concludes with a job fair and educational workshops focused on skill development.
The Cuet Career Fest 2025, held at the Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) from August 7 to August 9, was a three-day event organized by the Cuet Career Club. The fest provided students with valuable opportunities to prepare for their future careers [1].
The event kicked off with a colorful rally on its opening day, setting the tone for the days ahead. The highlight of the second day was the job fair, where 11 renowned companies set up recruitment booths at Cuet's Swadhinata Chattar [2]. Job seekers submitted their CVs directly and engaged in discussions with recruiters, making it an ideal opportunity to network and secure potential job openings.
The third and final day of the fest featured the "Career Kothon" session, where accomplished professionals shared personal stories and practical career advice [3]. Additionally, seminars on topics such as the BCS exams, higher education opportunities, banking careers, and advanced research were part of the fest [5]. Separate seminars on advanced research and entrepreneurship were held on the second day of the fest [6].
A competitive case competition involving 24 teams and over 50 participants was held as part of the fest [4]. Although no information about the winners of the competitions was provided, the contests aimed to hone students’ skills, encourage innovation, and foster teamwork.
Md Ali Hasan Tuhin, President of the Cuet Career Club, stated that the event provided practical guidance for career planning [7]. A participant, Samia Tasfia Haque, expressed that the fest helped them develop presentation and public speaking skills [8].
The fest served as a valuable platform bridging the gap between academia and industry, enabling students to make informed career decisions and improve employability [9]. It concluded with a prize-giving and closing ceremony, marking the successful conclusion of the Cuet Career Fest 2025.
The "Career Kothon" session on the third day of the Cuet Career Fest 2025, featuring accomplished professionals, provided attendees with practical career advice, which falls under the category of career development. Additionally, seminars on topics such as BCS exams, higher education opportunities, banking careers, and advance research, offered at the fest, are part of skills-training and education-and-self-development, aiming to enhance students' knowledge and competencies for their future professions.
