How do Dai Nam University students "conquer" employers?

“It is undeniable that young people today are very quick-witted and intelligent, but they have a common characteristic: they lack modesty, have a high ego, have illusions about their own strength, and demand benefits without doing anything or demonstrating their abilities. We have had to reject candidates many times despite their impressive academic achievements. However, when they came to Dai Nam University, what impressed the recruiters most was that Dai Nam students were very modest, polite and professional. Thanks to those factors, we immediately recruited 50 candidates. So, it can be said that qualifications are one thing, but attitude is another: Dai Nam students completely conquered us with their quick, professional manner; polite and respectful attitude towards everyone; knowing how to greet and thank the recruiter after the interview; a spirit of progress and not being afraid to learn. Only those qualities can go a long way with us without having to be too good.” That is the sharing of Mr. Le Van Lam - Assistant to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hop Luc Joint Stock Corporation.

What do employers need from candidates?

There are countless job opportunities for new graduates. The proof is that there are many companies posting recruitment notices for employees at the Junior and Fresher levels (new graduates, little experience), meaning they are willing to recruit people with little experience to work and retrain. However, unemployment is still at an “alarming” level and businesses are seriously lacking in people. What is the reason?

According to Mr. Le Quan - Head of School Relations Department of FPT Software Company: "The lack of knowledge, skills, lifestyle, slow working style, lack of energy, lack of learning and progress. You come to the interview with the mindset of "if it works, it works, if it doesn't, it doesn't work". That is the reason why many students fail right from the first round".

Good skills and attitude are “plus points” with employers.

Ms. Le Thi Phuong Dung - General Director of Pharmaco Vietnam Strategy Consulting JSC shared: “We have refused to recruit students from many top universities even though their expertise is very good. Their skills and attitudes are not as we expected. Many of them are quite “delusional” about themselves and have excessive “demands” for benefits while not bringing any value to the company”.

Ms. Dinh Lan Huong - Head of Recruitment Department of Tan Khoa Construction Engineering Company Limited said: A degree is a necessary factor to be given opportunities when entering the labor market. The decisive factor in recruiting students by businesses is skills, enthusiasm, progressive spirit and professional attitude.

“In addition to basic knowledge, young candidates need to equip themselves with social knowledge, computer skills, foreign languages, presentation skills, negotiation skills, etc. In particular, it is necessary to cultivate a professional and clear working attitude, be ready to accept tasks and challenges, and not be afraid of work or rely on their own abilities to show off. Remember that attitude is always valued more highly by employers than qualifications, because that is the deciding factor in whether candidates will stay with the company long term or not.”

Dai Nam University students are highly appreciated by businesses for their expertise, skills and attitude at the DNU Job Fair 2023.

Why do employers "reserve" Dai Nam University students?

Mr. Nguyen Tan Vy - Human Resources Director of FPT Long Chau Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company shared: “I highly appreciate Dai Nam University students. Not only are they solid in their expertise, their skills and attitudes are very good, hard-working, eager to learn, and not afraid of work. Their adaptability is also very high, quickly integrating with the environment and colleagues. These are things that very few new graduates have.”

In fact, there are currently more than 200 Pharmacists from Dai Nam University working at FPT Long Chau Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company nationwide. Of which, more than 40 people are holding the positions of Head of Management, Pharmacy Manager; 01 person is Regional Sales Director. At the DNU 2023 Job Fair (May 26), FPT Long Chau continued to recruit talented candidates from Dai Nam University to work.

FPT Long Chau "welcomes" Dai Nam University students right from the lecture hall.

Ms. Le Thi Phuong Dung said: “Dai Nam University students are always prioritized by Pharmaco Vietnam because of their serious attitude, eagerness to learn, high creativity, professional working spirit, always striving to contribute to the development of the business and themselves…”

To have students “score” absolutely and continuously be “ordered” by businesses is the success of Dai Nam University. At the same time, it affirms that the training direction of the University is “correct and accurate” with the requirements of businesses and society.

Ms. Phuong Dung (far left) represents businesses to award scholarships to DNU Pharmacy students.

About the training program: All majors and subjects are carefully inspected; core content - closely follows reality and follows the "orders" of businesses.

With the motto "learning goes hand in hand with practice", students have the maximum experience between learning and practice at the enterprise, helping students easily grasp knowledge and have the skills to apply theory into practice.

Students practice and learn right in the classroom.

Professional practice through practical experience, practice, and internship activities at businesses and hospitals.

In particular, Dai Nam University does not “bind” students to the traditional learning framework of “teacher teaches – student copies”. Accordingly, students are guided, supported and facilitated to self-study anytime, anywhere, study according to their interests; exam pressure is reduced by flexible testing and assessment methods but still ensures training quality according to output standards, correctly assesses learners’ abilities, closely follows the requirements of the labor market...).

The test format is expected by most DNUERS at the Soft Skills Training Camp.

Designing a competency profile is one of the interesting testing forms of the Faculty of Soft Skills Training and Development, which is enthusiastically responded to by students.

Unlocking potential through the “Dai Nam Film Festival” competition.

Regarding skills: Students are trained and practiced in soft skills (presentation, teamwork, planning, time management, personal branding...) right from the first year through the training and coaching program of the Faculty of Soft Skills Training and Development.

Especially from the second year, students are trained in CV writing skills, interviewing and registering for exams in the form of direct interviews with business representatives.

Practice soft skills through basic soft skills and advanced soft skills courses.

Third and fourth year students participate in supplementary training courses on professional knowledge and skills taught directly by experts and business representatives.

Practice CV writing and interview skills with experts.

During the study process, students of the faculties are guaranteed IT and foreign language skills; meet job standards and can "get started" immediately without retraining.

Regarding attitude and discipline: Students are trained in awareness, discipline and courage through the security and defense education program at the School; practice a positive attitude towards work and life through the smallest activities such as: greeting, lining up,...

In addition, students are trained in sports with elective subjects such as Martial Arts, Yoga, Dance... From there, they create a habit of exercising and staying healthy and beautiful for life.

Regarding responsibility: Students are nurtured with enthusiasm, sense of responsibility, and community lifestyle through the Youth Union's movement activities and social volunteer programs. From there, they promote responsibility, spread love and deep gratitude to family, teachers, school, and society.

Participate in the program "Banh Nghia Tinh" - sending love to patients at Xanh-Pon General Hospital, Ha Dong General Hospital, Viet Duc Hospital,...

Enhance community responsibility through "Green Summer" trips.

Committed to protecting the environment through the Traditional Camping program.

Ly Minh Luong – a student of Pharmacy class 12.01, currently a manager at 115 Pharma Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, shared: “The knowledge, skills and resources of the school are a solid foundation for me to assert myself with the business. I feel lucky to be able to study in a practical and real-life environment like Dai Nam University”.

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