The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (PSOCSE), through its TechLingua Club, organised a guest talk titled ‘Decode the Recruiter: Resumes, Placement Rounds & Careers Beyond the Stereotypes – The HR Perspective’ on 28 October 2026 at RG01, Presidency University, Bengaluru. The session was led by Mr Girish Hungund, a Human Resource and Corporate Professional with expertise in Labour Laws and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems. Convened by Dr Duraipandian N and coordinated by Dr Bhuvaneshwari Patil and Dr Jayanthi Kamalasekaran, the programme witnessed the participation of 44 students and two faculty members.

The session offered insights into HR expectations, resume preparation, professional profile presentation and various stages of campus recruitment, including aptitude, logical reasoning, coding and problem-solving assessments. The resource person also discussed emerging career opportunities in software development, data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity and cloud computing. Emphasis was placed on effective communication, confidence-building, managing stage fear, professional conduct and exploring career paths beyond conventional stereotypes.

The interactive programme helped students understand recruitment expectations and the importance of presenting their skills, academic achievements and project experience effectively.

Participants gained valuable perspectives on career choices, peer interaction and placement preparation. The session successfully connected academic learning with workplace expectations, encouraging students to build confidence, enhance their professional skills and approach future career opportunities with greater awareness.