Resume Building and GD-PI and Business Etiquette

Paper Code: 
LAD 220
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objectives: 

This course will enable the students to -

  • Learn the process of resume building.
  • Understand the dos and don’ts to perform efficiently in GD-PI.
  • Understand the business etiquettes.

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

LAD 220

 

Resume Building and GD-PI and Business Etiquette

 

CO58: The student will acquaint with basic professional etiquettes in media world

 

 

Approach in teaching:

Lecture cum Discussion

Tool(Power Point Presentation)

Analyzing different newspaper reports

Case study methodology can be applied.

 

Learning activities for the students:

The students will develop verbal and nonverbal communication skills.

The students will also practice public speaking which will enhance their confidence.

Students will be able to manage time more efficiently and effectively.

 

Class test,

Continuous Assessment Test

Semester end examination

Assignments

 

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Unit I

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.

 

6.00
Unit II: 
Unit II

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.

6.00
Unit III: 
Unit III

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

6.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV

First and Lasting Impression, and Business meeting etiquette: Carrying confidence through business formals and casuals, accessories, Business meeting etiquette, cubicle manners, Dining and restaurant etiquette, Hosting manners.

6.00
Unit V: 
Unit V

Mock GD-PI Sessions: Internal and external GD-PI sessions and competitions to boost confidence and prepare content.

 

References: 
  1. K. Alex (2009), Soft skills know yourself and know the world, Sultan Chand & Sons.
  2. Mahadevan Ramesh and Gopalaswamy Ramesh (2010), The ACE of Soft Skills: Attitude, Communication and Etiquette for Success, Pearson publishers.
  3. ShitalKakkarMehra (2012), Business etiquette – A Guide for the Indian Professional, Harper Collins Publishers.

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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