Phnom Penh (FN), Mar. 11 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet urged students to continuously develop and enhance their skills to secure better job opportunities. He noted that education provides a foundation for entering the workforce, but professional growth requires ongoing self-improvement and a strong personal identity in the workplace.

The premier addressed over 4,500 Vanda Institute graduates on Tuesday morning (Mar. 11) at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Centre.

“You must take responsibility for your own learning—self-learning, continuous learning, and learning by all means, whether through independent study, hands-on experience, or research. Books are invaluable resources. Formal education provides hard skills, but soft skills must be cultivated through personal effort and reading,” the premier underscored.

“I have learned a great deal on my own. I read extensively, particularly history and philosophy books. When I first took charge of the Counter-Terrorism Unit, I studied self-development books to understand leadership strategies. Leadership requires both vision and experience from others. Managing people is particularly challenging—what works well today may not work tomorrow. To ensure efficiency, we must constantly learn, especially when leading a team,” the premier continued.

On this occasion, Samdech Thipadei stressed that in the workplace, individuals must actively demonstrate their abilities. “If you don’t showcase your skills, you can’t blame others for overlooking them. Even a diamond buried in mud remains unseen and unappreciated. Lifelong learning and continuous self-improvement are essential to becoming an asset, not a burden. Opportunities will come—be patient and persistent.”
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