Laying emphasis on the importance of avoiding pressure in choosing uninterested career options, Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum, Superintendent of Police Akshay M. Hakay and Assistant Superintendent of Police Bindu Mani R.N.

unanimously advised students to pursue their passion and not what others desire of them while choosing academic courses or jobs. Speaking at The Hindu Education Plus Career Counseling session at Poojya Doddappa Appa Sabha Bhavan at Sharnbasva University here on Sunday, the civil servants shared their own experiences with the young students and told them to find out their core competency and passion for making prudent decisions on their careers. The officers also advised parents to respect and support their children’s decisions so that they can pursue their passionate courses and do their jobs joyfully.

“You should do what you love to do and not what others want you to do. Don’t fall into a trap by blindly following the suggestions of your friends and bending to the pressure of your parents while making career choices. I also appeal to parents to support their children’s decisions with unconditional love and respect so that they can enjoy their study as well as their jobs and lead a meaningful life,” Ms.

Taranum said. Dignitaries releasing The Hindu Education Plus Career Handbook at Poojya Doddappa Appa Sabha Bhavan, Sharnbasva University, in Kalaburagi on Sunday.| Photo Credit:ARUN KULKARNI “Convert your passion into your profession.

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