Resume Building and GD-PI and Business Etiquette

Paper Code: 
LAD 220
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objective:

The objective of this paper is to introduce students to the elements of Resume building and 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.

Course Outcomes(CO):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

PAPER CODE

Paper Title

 

LAD 220

Resume Building , GD-PI and Business Etiquette

CO 101Develop a powerful resume with action words and create a professional LinkedIn profile

CO 102Develop the art of group discussion and master the same through mock practice sessions.

CO 103Develop Confidence in answering the interview questions.

CO 104Develop their body language and first impression.

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Group Discussion

 

Learning activities for the students:

Presentations

Viva and Presentation
 

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Understanding Resume making

Understanding Resume making

 

Resume Rubric, know your industry, some key notes about LinkedIn, Using LinkedIn and Naukri and networking, preparing career statement. Resume writing Guidelines and formatting. Common Resume Mistakes, Cover letter- Key components and guidelines.

6.00
Unit II: 
Group Discussion & Mock GD

Group Discussion

Body language, Skills required, Importance, Types, Process of GD, Evaluation Criteria, Preparing for GD, Do’s and Don’ts of GD, FAQs.
 

Mock GD

6.00
Unit III: 
Personal Interview & Mock PI

Personal Interview

Answering the most common Interview questions, Body Language, Document filing, Be the auto biographer, Grooming, Mirroring, FAQs.
 

Mock PI 

6.00
Unit IV: 
Body Language

Body Language

Gestures, Posture, Greeting, Handshake, Eye contact, expressions, inborn responses, conveying and showing disapproval and rejection, shrugging signals.
 

The right way to approach people, Importance of body language, Being comfortable in your own skin, Staying in contact with people, Personal space, Importance of reading on body language, The word “I”, Being able to apologise

6.00
Unit V: 
Seminar/Webinar and Industry Expert Session

Seminar/Webinar and Industry Expert Session
 

These will be conducted by Industry leaders as question answer session and experience sharing.

Essential Readings: 

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:-

  • 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.
  • ShitalKakkarMehra (2012), Business etiquette – A Guide for the Indian Professional, Harper Collins Publishers.

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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