Career Direction Workshop: Guiding Students Towards Future Possibilities

The Department of Psychology, Assam Don Bosco University, conducted a Career Direction Workshop for the BA First Semester Psychology students on 28 September 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Tapesia Campus, Guwahati.

The session was facilitated by Dr. Tuyir Riba, Assistant Professor, and Ms. Krishnapriya Wangkhem, Assistant Professor and Counsellor, ADBU. The workshop aimed to familiarise students with the diverse career opportunities available in psychology and help them begin planning their academic and professional journeys.

The session covered the pure and applied branches of psychology and highlighted key skills developed through a psychology degree, including research and statistics, communication, empathy, assessment, critical thinking and ethical practice. Students were introduced to career pathways in clinical, counselling, school and educational, industrial and organisational, forensic, rehabilitation, sport and health psychology, as well as research and academia.

The workshop also highlighted related opportunities in human resources, learning and development, user research, public service, social work, education and communication, including emerging opportunities in the Northeast.

A significant part of the session focused on NEP 2020 and academic planning. Students were briefed on the four-year undergraduate structure, exit pathways, the Honours/Research route, and the importance of thoughtfully selecting minors, electives, internships and research projects in line with their future interests.

The resource persons also discussed RCI requirements and professional registration, particularly in clinical and rehabilitation psychology, emphasising the importance of pursuing recognised qualifications and verifying current eligibility and institutional requirements.

The workshop concluded by encouraging students to explore areas of interest and develop relevant experience through academic projects, presentations, internships, volunteering and research. The session provided students with a valuable starting point for connecting their undergraduate studies with future career and professional opportunities.