Department of Learning & Development

Course Manual: Index

Course Title Preparedness for Interview

Course Code PPS3018
Course offered to Program SOC
Semesters V
Modules IV
Hours of course delivery 30 Hrs
Minimum Activities II
Module Titles

1) Resume Writing/ Video Resumes/

Portfolio Page no. 4
2) Group Discussion
3) Personal Interview (PI)
4) Recap & Revision

Evaluation Methods

CA1 40% - Resume (Written Evaluation) & Class

participation / Assignment
Page no. 7
CA2 30% - GD (Oral Evaluation)

CA3 30% - PI (Oral Evaluation)

Reference

• Book Page no. 6

• E-resources
• Ted Talk
Guidelines To Students

• 75% attendance is mandatory.

• Practice active listening.
• Participate and engage in classroom
activities.
• Be open to feedback.
• Be updated on current affairs.

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 (Established under the Presidency University Act, 2013 of the Karnataka Act 41 of 2013)

[2024-25 ODD/ SEMESTER]

COURSE HAND OUT [Revision 23- Jul 2024]

SCHOOL: School of Commerce DEPT: Learning & Development DATE OF ISSUE: 31- Jul -
2024

NAME OF THE PROGRAM : BBA (Aviation, Financial technology, business analytics,

digital

marketing, e- commerce, regular) and B.COM (Honors and

Professional)

P.R.C. APPROVAL REF : PU/AC-18.18/L & D 02/L & D3012

SEMESTER/YEAR : 5th Sem / III Year

COURSE TITLE & CODE : Preparedness for Interview– PPS3018

COURSE CREDIT STRUCTURE : L -T - P - C (0 - 0 - 2 - 1)

CONTACT HOURS : 30 Hours

INSTRUCTOR INCHARGE : Ms. Rajati Mukherjee

COURSE INSTRUCTOR(S) :

COURSE URL : URL of this course resources on university LMS

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Bolded outcomes are met by this course.

Graduates of BBA& B.COM will have the following abilities.

PO 1 : An ability to apply knowledge and skills of accounting and finance in areas of business
operations.
PO 2 : An ability to identify, evaluate and resolve real-time business problems with the
specialized knowledge developed through practical training.
PO 3 : An ability and desire for higher studies or professional certification like Chartered
Accountant/ Cost and Management Accountant/ Company Secretary
PO 4 : An ability to realize and follow professional and ethical principles.

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 PO 5 : An ability to demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.
PO 6 : An ability to function in multidisciplinary teams.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

Students are proficient in English.

Students should have desire and enthusiasm to involve, participate and learn.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to build the required soft skills for effective and informed decision making in a
professional manner. The activity based modules cover Problem solving, critical thinking, decision
making, group discussions and resume writing. The pedagogy involves asking thought provoking
questions, role play, brainstorming and team play.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The objective of the course is to familiarize the learners with the concepts of Preparedness for
Interview and attain Skill Development through Participative Learning techniques.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

TABLE 1: COURSE OUTCOMES

CO CO Expected
Number BLOOMS
LEVEL
CO1 Demonstrate presentation Skills in front of Clients APPLY
CO2 Prepare professional Resumes APPLY
CO3 Apply skills and knowledge learnt for active and effective group discussions. APPLY
CO4 Show interview readiness APPLY

MAPPING OF C.O. WITH P.O. [Mark H/M/L Against each of the C.O. depending on the degree of
contribution of the C.O.to the P.O.]

[H-HIGH, M- MODERATE, L-LOW]

P.O. N0. / C.O.

N0. PO2 P04 P05 P06

CO1 H H M M
CO2 H H H M

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 CO3 H H H M
CO4 M H M H

SKILL SETS TO BE DEVELOPED:

➢ Ability to think critically

➢ Ability to solve problems
➢ Ability to take informed decisions
➢ To develop interpersonal skills
➢ Ability to participate in discussions with a diverse team
➢ Ability to draft a Resume

GUIDELINES TO STUDENTS:

➢ Attend classes regularly and do not miss any topics.

➢ Maintain running notes of each and every class.
➢ Never hesitate to ask doubts.
➢ Revise the previous classes before attending the next class.
➢ Understand the chemical reactions and try to write equations for the same on your own.
➢ Learn how to draw the diagrams which helps to memories the topics easily.
➢ Actively involved in guest lecture, practical demo, completing assignments, case studies and
other academic activities related this course.

COURSE CONTENT (SYLLABUS):

➢ Module: 1 RESUME WRITING/ VIDEO RESUMES/PORTFOLIO

Resume Writing/ Portfolio: Content, Order, Font, and Layout, use of templates, Display skills and
experiences, achievements. Sharing formats of Resumes and Portfolio, keywords to be discussed,
tips on making smart video resumes and presenting Portfolio. Creating impressions through
resumes, Customization, list of common mistakes, Cover letter.

[10 hours, Apply]

➢ Module: 2 GROUP DISCUSSION

Group discussion as a placement process, GD techniques like Keyword. SPELT & POV of affected
parties. Do & Don’t of GD, Case-lets and topics for GD, practice session and evaluation

[10 hours, Apply]

➢ Module: 3 PERSONAL INTERVIEW (PI)

Placement process- Done to determine if an applicant's skills, experience and personality meet
the job's requirements. Different interview rounds, HR interviews, Interview questions and
desired answers, instilling through Role Play in interviews and constructive feedback, Stress

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 Interviews, guesstimation. Do’s and Don’ts’. Grooming as an integral part. Telephonic Interview
and Virtual Interview, Mind Calming Interview Techniques.

[10 hours, Apply]

DELIVERY PROCEDURE (PEDAGOGY):

TABLE 3: SPECIAL DELIVERY METHOD/ PEDAGOGY PLANNED WITH TOPICS

S. No Lecture Subtopic as per lesson Plan Pedagogy title/ short ** At end of semester
Number explanation of adopted please update
pedagogy whether activity was
done
1 1 to 10 Resume Writing, preparing PPT, Videos, Formats,
Portfolio Display skills and Practice Sessions,
experiences. Sharing formats Virtual Guest Talk (by
of resumes, keywords to be Industry Expert)
discussed, tips on making
smart video resumes.
Creating impressions
through resumes, Cover
letter.

2 11 to 20 Group Discussion techniques PPT, Videos, Role Plays

like Keyword. SPELT & POV on case lets, Demo/
of affected parties. Do & Mock Practice sessions,
Don’t of GD, Case-lets and Guest Talk (by Alumni)
topics for GD, practice
session and evaluation

3 21 to 29 Placement process, Different :

interview rounds, Role Play
in interviews and
constructive feedback, Do’s PPT, video, Role play+
and Don’ts’. Grooming as an Flipped classroom
integral part. Telephonic
Interview and Virtual
Interview, Mind Calming
Interview Techniques.

4 29 to 30 Recap, Revision & Feedback Practice sessions

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REFERENCE MATERIALS:

1. Bibliography of Group Discussion– Lyman Spicer Judson, Ellen MacKechnie Judson

2. Priyadarshi Patnaik, “Group Discussion and Interview Skills”, Cambridge University Press India;
Second edition (1 September 2015)

3. Dinesh Mathur, “MASTERING INTERVIEWS AND GROUP DISCUSSIONS”, CBS Publishers &
Distributors (2017)

4. Don’t let your digital footprint kick you in the butt by Stephanie Humphrey

5. The power of positive thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent

6. Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument by Stella Cottrell

7. Atomic Habits by James Clear 8. Competitive Strategy by Michael Porter

9. The seven habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey

10. The art of questioning by Joshu Girling Fitch 11. The art of questioning by Terry J Fadem

12.https://www.ted.com/talks/brian_oshiro_encourage_critical_thinking_with_3_questions

13. an incredible resume:5 golden rules (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt08KmFfIYQ )

14. Write an amazing cover letter: 3 golden rules

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUhDP30IRKk)

15. E-Resources:

COURSE SCHEDULE:

TABLE 4: COURSE BROAD SCHEDULE

Sl. ACTIVITY PLANNED PLANNED TOTAL NUMBER OF

No. STARTING CONCLUDING PERIODS
DATE DATE
01 Over View of the course 29thAug 2024 29th Aug 2024 2 HOURS
02 Module: 01 05th Sep 2024 03rd Oct 2024 8 HOURS
03 Module: 02 10th Oct 2024 07th Nov 2024 8 HOURS
04 Module:03 14th Nov 2024 5th Dec 2024 8 HOURS
05 Evaluation GD 12th Dec 2024 12th Dec 2024 2 HOURS
06 Recap / Revision 19th Dec 2024 19th Dec 2024 2 HOURS

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DETAILED SCHEDULE OF INSTRUCTION:

TABLE 5: DETAILED COURSE SCHEDULE/ LESSON PLAN

Session no TOIPC SUBTOPIC CO Referen
Number ce
1&2 MODULE - 1 Resume writing/video
resumes/cover letter CO1,2 13 & 14

3&4 MODULE - 1 Resume writing/video CO1,2 13 & 14

resumes/cover letter
5&6 MODULE - 1 Resume writing/video CO1,2 13 & 14
resumes/cover letter
7&8 MODULE -1 Resume writing/video CO1,2 13 & 14
resumes/cover letter
9 & 10 MODULE -1 Resume writing/video CO1,2 13 & 14
resumes/cover letter
11 & 12 MODULE -2 Group Discussion CO3 1,2 & 3
13 & 14 MODULE -2 Group Discussion CO3 1,2 & 3
15 & 16 MODULE -2 Group Discussion CO3 1,2 & 3
17 &18 MODULE -2 Group Discussion CO3 1,2 & 3
19 & 20 MODULE -2 Group Discussion CO3 1,2 & 3
21 & 22 MODULE -3 Personal Interview CO4 2&3
23 & 24 MODULE -3 Personal Interview CO4 2&3
25 & 26 MODULE -3 Personal Interview CO4 2&3
27 & 28 MODULE -3 Personal Interview CO4 2&3
28 & 29 MODULE -3 Personal Interview CO4 2&3
REVISION REVISION
29 & 30

The Topics related to Skill Development:

Art of Presentation and Group Discussion for Skill Development through Participative Learning
Techniques. This is attained through assessment Component mentioned in course handout.

ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE:

Assessment type
Course Venue,
Sl. [Include here assessment Task Duration
outcome marks weightage DATE
No. method for self-learning no In Hours
Number &TIME
component also]

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 1 In Class assessment:
Resume (Written TBA
2&4 NA 30 30%
Evaluation)
2
In Class assessment:
1, 3 & 4 NA 30 30%
GD (Oral Evaluation) TBA

3
In Class assessment:
1, 2 & 4 NA 30 30%
PI (Oral Evaluation)
TBA
4 Continuous assessment:
Class participation / NA 10 10% TBA
Asignment

SAMPLE THOUGHT PROVOKING QUESTIONS:

TABLE 7: SAMPLE THOUGHT PROVOKING QUESTIONS

SL NO QUESTION MARKS COURSE BLOOM’S
OUTCOME LEVEL
NO.
List three personal information that you need
1 CO 3 Understand
not add in a resume
Does a group discussion on a topic – explore
2 the Pro’s and con’s of the topic or is it CO 1 & 2 Apply
supposed to come to a conclusion
3 In a PI, will you talk about your top two skills or
CO4 Apply
would you s[peak about a list of skills

TARGET SET FOR COURSE OUTCOME ATTAINMENT:

TABLE 8: TARGET SET FOR ATTAINMENT OF EACH CO and ATTAINMENT ANALYSIS AFTER
RESULTS

Sl.no C.O. Course Outcomes Threshold Target set Actual C.O. Remarks on
No. Set for the for Attainment attainment
CO attainment In &Measures
in Percentage to enhance
percentage the
attainment

* *

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 01 CO1 Recognize one’s 60% 80%
strengths to be able to
set goals effectively
02 CO2 Prepare professional 70% 80%
Portfolio
03 CO3 Apply skills and 70% 80%
knowledge learnt for
active and effective
group discussions.

Signature of the course Instructor

APPROVAL:

· The Academic Council Meeting number & Date -

· The BOS Meeting number & Date -

· The DAC meeting number & Date -

Signature of the Chairperson D.A.C.

Name and signature of the

Name and signature of the DAC Chairperson