Last week I attended a session that felt less like a lecture and more like a roadmap to the “grown-up” part of our careers. The sessions was conducted by Prajwal Tiwari and coordinated smoothly by Ms. Rishika Dahal. With 52 students in the hall, right from the start, the momentum was high, and by the conclusion I felt more confident about stepping into professional life.
First impressions warm, focused, and practical
The session opened on time and felt like a straight-to-the-point clinic, not a motivational hour. The host said right away: this is about doing concrete next steps, not vague pep talk. That promise held. People were engaged, asking follow-ups, and leaving with items they could act on that same week.
What the session delivered
- Clear encouragement: “Never give up” wasn’t just a slogan. The speaker framed persistence as an operational skill: follow up, iterate your outreach, and treat early rejections as data, not defeat.
- Why dollars were mentioned: The session emphasized global remote roles as a way to earn in foreign currencies, the point wasn’t greed but opportunity: with the right approach, Nepal-based talent can compete for higher-paying, remote work.
- Timing for graduates: You don’t have to wait years. As soon as you finish your bachelor’s, you can start applying and building a profile that attracts remote employers.
Learning 1 : Personal branding & LinkedIn
LinkedIn is not just a job board. It’s a living portfolio, a networking engine, and a learning space. Practical pointers that changed the room:
- A precise headline that states what you do and who you help (not just “student” or “developer”).
- A short, outcome-focused summary shows impact, not tasks.
- Feature one or two projects with links/screenshots. Recruiters skim; make the skim count.
Learning 2: The right mindset for remote jobs
Remote hiring in global markets is competitive, and speed matters. Two realities the speaker stressed:
- Instant replies rarely happen at first. You must follow up politely and persistently. Outreach is a numbers-plus-quality game.
- Initial months are hard. Expect slow responses early; treat each message as a small experiment: tweak messaging, timing, or who you contact.
Learning 3: Skills that actually get you hired
Employers want a blend of technical competence and workplace readiness:
- Technical: Build small, demonstrable projects. A single finished app or repo beats multiple unfinished courses.
- Employability: Communication, adaptability, and attitude. Show you can receive feedback and ship incremental improvements.
- Roadmap: Start with one stack, build a portfolio, get an internship or freelance gig, then scale.
Learning 4: Follow-up, networking, and the local context
Local networks and communities matter. The session encouraged joining meetups, contributing to community projects, and asking for informational interviews. Practical advice:
- Follow up after events: A short message with one takeaway is better than silence.
- Use local success stories: Reference them as proof points when reaching out to international contacts.
Moments that stuck
Some participant comments captured the room:
- “I had no idea LinkedIn could be used for so much more than job hunting.”
- “The follow-up strategy makes sense, I always thought it was annoying, but it’s actually professional if done right.”
What could make this even more useful
Participants asked for hands-on follow-up. The most practical additions would be:
- A live LinkedIn clinic where attendees update profiles with real-time feedback.
- A portfolio workshop to convert class projects into showcase items.
Learning 2: The right mindset for remote jobs
Remote hiring in global markets is competitive, and speed matters. Two realities the speaker stressed:
- Instant replies rarely happen at first. You must follow up politely and persistently. Outreach is a numbers-plus-quality game.
- Initial months are hard. Expect slow responses early; treat each message as a small experiment: tweak messaging, timing, or who you contact.