Career Launchpad: Skills for Placement Success

Ms. Nandini Budhia is serving as an Assistant Professor and COD in Communication Skills at the Centre for Professional Enhancement, Lovely Professional University. She is an accomplished academician with more than 14 years of teaching experience in the domains of communication skills, verbal ability, business communication, and personality development. She holds a Master’s degree in English Language and Literature with distinction and is also a Gold Medalist in M.A. Sociology, reflecting her strong interdisciplinary academic foundation. Over the years, she has consistently demonstrated academic excellence and a deep commitment to professional growth and learner-centric pedagogy. Ms. Budhia has successfully attained the prestigious Level 10 Certification — the highest certification level — in the 400-hour Business Communication Program offered by Infosys through Infosys Springboard. In addition, she has earned several internationally recognized certifications, including Business English: Networking from University of Washington and Introduction to Communication Science from University of Amsterdam. She also holds multiple certifications in Business Writing, Interactive Skills, and Professional Communication. Her areas of expertise include verbal aptitude, business communication, professional writing, interview preparation, employability skills, interpersonal communication, and soft skills training. She is known for integrating activity-oriented and outcome-driven methodologies into her teaching practices to enhance students’ communication competence and workplace readiness. With a strong academic orientation and continuous engagement in professional development initiatives, Ms. Budhia remains committed to empowering students with effective communication skills essential for academic, professional, and personal success.

Ms. Surbhi is serving as an Assistant Professor in Communication Skills at the Centre for Professional Enhancement, Lovely Professional University. She has expertise in communication skills, soft skills training, verbal ability, and placement-oriented education. She is experienced in developing engaging learning materials and delivering student-centric instruction that enhances employability, professional communication, and interview readiness. She is skilled in mentoring learners, conducting interactive training sessions, and integrating practical, industry-relevant approaches into higher education. She is passionate about fostering academic excellence, confidence, and career preparedness among students.

Ms. Nandini Garg is serving as an Assistant Professor in Communication Skills at the Centre for Professional Enhancement, Lovely Professional University. She has experience in teaching, student mentoring, and academic coordination. She is skilled in delivering effective classroom instruction, preparing learning materials, and supporting students in their academic growth. She is committed to creating a positive and interactive learning environment.