Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

Career Development Center (CDC) is an entity within Daffodil International University to help students prepare for their personal, academic and professional careers. CDC plays the anchor role in helping undergraduates land the right job within the quickest possible time. We are there to help DIU students realize their full potential in the job market. We prepare and train students of all disciplines for the world of work. At CDC, we help our DIU students to:

   Discover themselves – to identify the right career path and plan for long-term success – personally and professionally
   Develop basic professional skills so that they may transform these into competencies and hence perform better. Our approach is based on Leadership Development Stages: Managing Self & Managing Others
   Grow better attitudes – build on greater confidence in what they do and say – how to present themselves better to win the hearts of others

   What are the key functions of CDC?

   Placement : Internships, Temporary/Permanent Jobs
   Career Counseling : Career paths, Job demand in industries
   Training & Development : Professional (soft) and industry skills

   What kinds of activities are performed by CDC?
       Career Planning and Development support for individual students
       Empowering students with Skills , Knowledge & Attitude
       Organizing need-based Training, Workshops and Seminars on a regular basis
       Helping students understand their strengths and weaknesses
       Helping students to discover their unique skills, interests and values
       Providing students with Job Linkages
       CV de-construction and re-construction, focusing on Roles & Responsibilities
       Application letter writing and how to tune the CV to complement the requirements of the target vacancy or company
       How to research the company before chasing the job
       Interview techniques, tackling difficult questions, body language and speech mannerisms
       Mock Interview sessions
       Residential Programs/ Career Camps
       Internship Orientation Program, named ‘Campus to Corporate’
       Career Publications : Career Mapping Journal- “Navigator” and Career Pocket Guide Book - “Career Street SMART”
       Assisting students to pursue higher studies and scholarships at home & abroad
       Assisting students to participate in International Cross Cultural Activities/Summer Programs/Camps
       On Campus Job cilities
       Job searching.
       Liaison with DIU Alumni.


Placement : Internships, Temporary/Permanent Jobs
Career Counseling : Career paths, Job demand in industries
Training & Development : Professional (soft) and industry skills

Career Planning and Development support for individual students
Empowering students with Skills , Knowledge & Attitude
Organizing need-based Training, Workshops and Seminars on a regular basis
Helping students understand their strengths and weaknesses
Helping students to discover their unique skills, interests and values
Providing students with Job Linkages
CV de-construction and re-construction, focusing on Roles & Responsibilities
Application letter writing and how to tune the CV to complement the requirements of the target vacancy or company
How to research the company before chasing the job
Interview techniques, tackling difficult questions, body language and speech mannerisms
Mock Interview sessions
Residential Programs/ Career Camps
Internship Orientation Program, named ‘Campus to Corporate’
Career Publications : Career Mapping Journal- “Navigator” and Career Pocket Guide Book - “Career Street SMART”
Assisting students to pursue higher studies and scholarships at home & abroad
Assisting students to participate in International Cross Cultural Activities/Summer Programs/Camps
On Campus Job Facilities
Job searching.
Liaison with DIU Alumni.

STUDENT SUPPORT & SERVICES

We are committed to helping you whenever you need us. Visit our office at the Daffodil Smart City (DSC) campus.

Address:
Career Development Center (CDC)
Daffodil International University
Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh

Contact:
Cell: +88047334707
Email: cdc@daffodilvarsity.edu.bd

No. CDC is open to all DIU students and alumni. No membership is required.

We send emails to your DIU student email

Website: https://cdc.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd

Facebook Page: facebook.com/diu.cdc

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/diu.cdc

Generally, CDC services are for DIU students/alumni. However, some programs may allow external participants.

Yes. CDC provides feedback and offers suggestions and training options to improve your skills.

CDC will support you with:

  • Introduction letter
  • Verification
  • Any additional guidance you may need

Yes. Visit the CDC website and Facebook page for CV templates, cover letters, and career tools.

Yes.
Daffodil Orators is a free platform open to all students.

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/daffodilorators

Yes. CDC regularly recruits volunteers.
Benefits include:

Certificate

Experience

Skill development

Networking opportunities

Volunteer Updates: facebook.com/groups/cdcvolunteer

JOB & INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT

CDC shares job circulars throughout the year via email.
Check your DIU inbox regularly.

For job placement → cdc.job@daffodilvarsity.edu.bd

For internship placement → cdc.internship@daffodilvarsity.edu.bd

Send your updated CV with the job thread mentioned in the email.

Yes. You can apply for part-time jobs when announcements are made.

Yes. CDC always supports DIU alumni regardless of where they pursue higher education.

Internship partnerships: Around 300 organizations

Job/Placement partnerships: Over 500 companies

WORKING WITH CDC

Yes. CDC provides paid and volunteer on-campus job opportunities when available.

COMMUNICATION & CONTACT DETAILS

General Queries

cdc@daffodilvarsity.edu.bd

Job Placement

cdc.job@daffodilvarsity.edu.bd

Internship Placement

cdc.internship@daffodilvarsity.edu.bd

Office Location

Career Development Center (CDC)
Daffodil Smart City (DSC), Birulia, Savar, Dhaka-1216

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Campus to Corporate (Internship Orientation Program)

Residential Career Camps

Career Mapping Journal – Navigator

Career Pocket Guide – Career Street SMART

Seminars with industry leaders

International internships & cultural exchange programs

Workshops on employability & soft skills
Mega Event Job Utsob