RESUME BUILDING, GD-PI AND BUSINESS ETIQUETTE (Practical)

Paper Code: 
24LAD220
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
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: 

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(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course title

24LAD220

RESUME BUILDING, GD-PI AND BUSINESS

ETIQUETTE(Practical)

CO105: Develop a powerful resume with action words and create a professional LinkedIn profile

CO106: Develop the art of group discussion and master the same through mock practice sessions.

CO107: Develop Confidence in answering the interview questions.

CO108: Develop their body language and first impression.

CO109: Develop a new perspective

through seminars/webinars and industry sessions

CO110. Contribute effectively in course – specific interaction

Approach in teaching: :

Interactive Lectures, Group Discussion Learning activities for the students: Presentations

Viva and Presentation

 

6.00
Unit I: 

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     

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 Interviews   

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: 
  • 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.

 

References: 

Suggested readings:

  • How to Master Personality Questionnaires, Parkinson, Kogan Page; 1st edition (31 March 1997)

E resources:

Journal:

  • Gyan Management
  • Consumer Voice

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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