MA-JMC

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

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.

6.00
Unit I: 
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

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

Answering the most common Interview questions, Body Language, Document filing, Be the autobiographer, Grooming, Mirroring, FAQs.
Mock PI

6.00
Unit IV: 
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 apologize,

6.00
Unit V: 
Seminar/Webinar and Industry Expert Session

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

Essential Readings: 
  1. Dr. 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.
Academic Year: 
2020-21