Placement Readiness For Fresh Graduates & Students

Prepare for Interviews, group discussion, resume writing and create a good LinkedIn profile. Get ready, get placed.

What you'll learn

Preparing your first resume as a fresh graduate. Knowing each item and how to customise it as required.

Interviews - The physical part - Corporate etiquettes, positive body language, dressing and grooming, virtual interview setup, logistics of a physical interview

Interviews - The communication part - Communication etiquttes, answering questions, the four classic questions, common interview questions, addressing gaps.

Leading in a group discussion - Have an edge over others in this elimination round. Increase knowledge, speak in public and polish your English speaking skills.

Good LinkedIn profile - How linkedin works, format, keywords, picture, expanding your network and jobsearch.

Mock interview setup with selfie videos to practice.

Requirements

No skills needed. The course is for fresh graduates / post graduates preparing for placement

You will learn everything you need to know

Description

DescriptionSo, you have completed your graduation or postgraduation and now looking for a job?You have apprehensions about how will you do at interviews and generally in the recruitment process?This course addresses this problem. The course is about various stages of the recruitment process and how, as a fresh-out-of-college, you can get placed in a job that you like.Fresh graduates often lack exposure to the corporate culture, and they go unprepared into the process. The outcome, obviously, is totally out of your control. Sometimes even way beyond your reach. The course not only gives you better understanding of the corporate recruitment process, but it also trains you how to go about getting your place in it.Course OverviewThe course is designed by recruiters who have been interviewing fresh graduates for years together. The consensus is, most fresh graduates, however well meaning, lack the business side of the story. Or in other words, don’t have much awareness about what will work for them in a selection process.Based on this experience, a list of key areas has been identified. These areas are critical for your success in the selection process. The course ensures that you are trained in these key areas. Some of these are:- Understand what your future employer is looking for in you.- Express yourself in a way that your interviewer feels confident in hiring you.- Show enthusiasm, confidence, and a positive attitude.- Display leadership and team player qualities.- Communicate well, both verbally and in terms of body language.- Be willing to learn.The offline model of this course has been delivered to hundreds of fresh graduates. Most of them say that the course helped them not only understand the recruitment process but also got them jobs of their choices.Key FeaturesThe course is series of lecture videos that are engaging to ensure learning. There are various exercises and practice items that are taught in the course. Full of real-life examples and finer nuances that you will benefit you. Also included are exercise material like practice sheets and some articles that give you deeper insight into a topic.By fully engaging in the course and practicing, you will be able to ensure that the recruitment process is not a matter of chance for you. At the end of the course, you will be able to:- Craft a résumé that is unique to you and the job that you applied for.- Display polished corporate etiquettes and mannerisms.- Have a positive body language.- Dressed and groomed well.- Answer questions in a way to lead the conversation in your favour.- Lead in a group discussion and speak confidently in a group setting.- Have a good command over English language.- Create a compelling LinkedIn profile.Course ModulesApart from general information about how the corporate world perceives fresh graduates and vice versa, there are 6 modules that are created to address areas that you need to work upon.1. Résumé Writing: This module is not just about writing your first résumé. It also tells you what each item does and how to use each one of them to your advantage. The module contains topics like:- Importance of a good résumé and why it must be made by you.- Format of a résumé – number of pages, use of margins, use of your picture, use of colour and graphics, use of templates, ATS friendly résumé, file format Doc or PDF- Order of Information – What comes where in a résumé. Contact information, education, experience, additional information, skills section etc- Addressing gaps in your timeline- Tips for a good résumé2. Interview – The physical part: Interview is not just about conversation and answering questions. It is also about how you present yourself. Your appearance, your mannerisms and even the body language. Sometimes being badly groomed or displaying a body language that goes against the spirit of the discussion may lead to rejection despite you having good grades in your academics. Learn about these in topics like:- Logistics of an Interview- How to dress for an Interview- Etiquettes- Body Language- Virtual interview setup3. Interview – The communication part: This section deals with your conversation, communication etiquettes, and answering questions. The module is interactive with engaging exercises for answering questions and preparing for a specific job. The section includes:- Etiquettes and general rules of communication.- Body language and formal manners for a conversation.- Preparation with respect to a specific job.- Addressing gaps in your timeline.Interactive section- Practice assignment for answering the four classic questions.- Practice assignment for answering common interview questions.- Exercise - practice preparing for a specific job. Researching your employer, their business and industry segment, prepare questions for your interviewer etc.4. Group Discussion: As an elimination round, group discussion is a popular recruitment process to quickly sort better candidates and is popular in campus placement process.Learn how to score in a group discussion in this module. What works and what doesn’t. Long term and short term goals preparing for group discussions. The section has topics like:- How group discussion works as a selection process- Preparation for a group discussion- Increasing knowledge- Ability to speak in public or group settings.- Developing fluency in English language- Body language and etiquettes in a group discussion setting- How to have an edge in a group discussion.5. Preparation exercises: This section includes guidance on some physical exercises as well as practicing for answering questions. The topics are:- Physical exercise to display positive body language and a better posture.- Relaxation exercises to relieve nervousness.- Conducting mock interviews, assisted by family member or friends.- Conducting mock interviews, unassisted.6. LinkedIn Profile: As a part of recruitment and job search process, it is important that you have a good LinkedIn profile. While it is important to have a LinkedIn profile at the onset of your professional career, the learning in this module will help you throughout your professional career.In fact, this one module is good for everyone at any level whether with work experience or not. Following are some of the topics covered.- How does LinkedIn work?- Why you should be on LinkedIn.- All Stars profile.- Your picture and background picture.- Creating a unique URL of your profile.- Keywords and formatting- Headline and About section and how to maximise their use.- Work experience, endorsements, and recommendations.- Educational affiliations- Expanding your network- Job search on LinkedIn.Who is this course for?This course is specifically designed for:- Fresh graduates who are looking for a job- Students a good internship- Students who will soon complete their course of study.The course is designed assuming that fresh graduates or students have only limited knowledge and preparation for recruitment process. You may already know some parts of the course, but it is advisable to go through the entire course.PS: Do not miss the section in the beginning “How to get the best out of this course”

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction, Course Overview & Learning Objectives

Lecture 2 Why This Course is Important

Lecture 3 How to Get the Best Out of This Course

Section 2: Résumé Writing for Fresh Graduates

Lecture 4 Introduction

Lecture 5 Purpose of a résumé

Lecture 6 Format - Pages Fonts

Lecture 7 Format - Margin Picture

Lecture 8 Format - Colors Graphics Templates

Lecture 9 Format - Order and File Type

Lecture 10 Information - Contact Information & Statement

Lecture 11 Information - Education

Lecture 12 Information - Work Experience

Lecture 13 Information - Additional Information

Lecture 14 Addressing Gaps in your Résumé

Lecture 15 Finalizing & Tips

Lecture 16 Summary & Next Steps

Section 3: Introduction to Interview Preparation

Lecture 17 Introduction

Lecture 18 Understanding the Recruitment Process

Lecture 19 What is assessed in an Interview?

Section 4: Interview Preparation- Physical Part

Lecture 20 Introduction

Lecture 21 Logistics of an Interview

Lecture 22 Dressing for an Interview

Lecture 23 Interview Etiquettes

Lecture 24 Body Language

Lecture 25 Virtual Interview

Section 5: Interview Preparation- Communication Part

Lecture 26 Introduction

Lecture 27 Communication Etiquettes

Lecture 28 Preparation for a Specific Job

Lecture 29 Communication Structure, Types of Questions

Lecture 30 Questions and Answers

Lecture 31 Common Questions for Fresh Graduates

Lecture 32 Addressing Gaps

Lecture 33 Exercise

Section 6: Group Discussion

Lecture 34 Introduction and Process

Lecture 35 Preparation for a Group Discussion

Lecture 36 Increasing Knowledge

Lecture 37 Ability to Speak in Public

Lecture 38 Fluency Development

Lecture 39 Your Conduct in a Group Discussion

Lecture 40 General Etiquettes in a Group Discussion

Lecture 41 How to Listen, Process and Respond

Lecture 42 Body Language

Lecture 43 How to Have an Edge in a Group Discussion

Section 7: Preparation Exercises

Lecture 44 Introduction

Lecture 45 Positive Body Language Exercises

Lecture 46 Rehearsing to Answer Questions

Lecture 47 Use of Flash Cards

Lecture 48 Mock Interview Setup

Section 8: LinkedIn Profile

Lecture 49 Introduction

Lecture 50 LinkedIn Basics

Lecture 51 Your Picture

Lecture 52 Keywords

Lecture 53 Formatting

Lecture 54 Custom URL of Your Profile

Lecture 55 Headline and About Section

Lecture 56 Work Experience and Endorsements

Lecture 57 Education

Lecture 58 LinkedIn All Stars Profile

Lecture 59 Expanding your Network

Lecture 60 Adding Connections

Lecture 61 Job Search

Recent Graduates / Post Graduates and Students who are looking for jobs or are planning to , in the near future.,Students looking for a good internship.,Students who are about to graduate and get into the recruitment process / campus placements.