To introduce students to the elements of Resume building, components of GD-PI which would help them to pass through their interviews. Emphasis is also given on Business Etiquette and mannerisms to help students work on their social skills and grooming.
Understanding Resume making
Focusing on industry specific experienced resume writing, do’s and don’ts of resume, scrutinizing career objectives and goals through LinkedIn and Naukri, preparing career statement, Online resume building on multiple platforms, Elevator Pitch, Networking.
Mastering Group Discussion and personal interview
Power words, building cooperative scenario, types of GD, do’s and don’ts of group discussion, confidence building, body language, content building, characters tested in GD, Skills required, essential elements, GD-Etiquette, Gestures, Postures and Nonverbal communication to facilitate a GD. Types of personal interview, Focusing and practising types of questions asked, reasons for rejection and selection, what should and should not be asked, practising telephonic and skype interview, dress code
Greeting and Managing people and social skills
Introducing the people around, who to introduce first, Netiquette, people and social skills at workplace, manners at the wheel, getting along with people
First and Lasting Impression: Business meeting etiquette
Carrying confidence through business formals and casuals, accessories, Business meeting etiquette, cubicle manners, Dining and restaurant etiquette, Hosting manners.
Mock GD-PI Sessions
Internal and external GD-PI sessions and competitions to boost confidence and prepare content.
ESSENTIAL READINGS:
• Dr. K. Alex (2009), Soft skills know yourself and know the world, Sultan Chand & Sons.
• Mahadevan Ramesh and Gopalaswamy Ramesh (2010), The ACE of Soft Skills: Attitude, Communication and Etiquette for Success, Pearson publishers.
• Shital Kakkar Mehra (2012), Business etiquette – A Guide for the Indian Professional, Harper Collins Publishers