The Department of Business Administration, Chandigarh College of Technology, CGC, Landran, successfully hosted the “HR Combat: Corporate Interview Simulation Competition” on 14th August 2025, aimed at enhancing students’ corporate readiness through a simulated recruitment and interview process. The event was followed by an insightful Expert Talk on “Navigating the Transition from College to Corporate: Key Challenges and Adaptation Strategies” by Ms. Priyanka Verma, HR Manager at DeepDive, Mohali, who shared valuable perspectives from her extensive IT industry experience, covering performance appraisals, training, recruitment, and employee facilitation. Participants demonstrated their interviewing, communication, and analytical skills, gaining practical exposure to corporate expectations. The competition concluded with awards presented to Team Reich (Kaushiki, Dimi, Punit) for Best Panelist Team, Dimi for Best Panelist, and Akshara & Punit for Best Interviewees, making the event a truly enriching experience that bridged academia and industry while boosting students’ skills and confidence for future careers.