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 Employment Communication

• Employment communication revolves around written communication and

conversation between the employer and the job-seekers

• Employment communication is a process that includes writing employment letters,

applications, and résumés.

• Employment communication involves two sides:

• Recruiter's side: Posting jobs, Shortlisting resumes and Interviewing.
• Candidate’s side: Writing Cover letters, Resumes, Job applications etc.
 Resume and it’s Purpose

• Resume is a document created and used by a person to present his background, skills,
and accomplishments. (French word résumé meaning "summary“)
• A professional employment seeking document that presents a summary of an
individual’s education, professional training, experience, skills, abilities, achievements,
and references.
• It introduces the individual to a potential employer.
• The main objective of a résumé is winning a job interview by highlighting the applicant’s
fitness for a particular position
• Résumés are technical as well as marketing documents that present the candidate’s past
and present performance to the prospective employers so that they can assess his/ her
future potential
 Importance of an effective Resume

• An applicant may be the most qualified and experienced candidate for a job, but
if he/she is not able to communicate effectively, he/she will not get the job

• A well-written persuasive résumé tailored to a specific job position immediately

grabs the attention of an employer, it should therefore, be made as persuasive as
possible.

• An effective résumé will put the candidate into the shortlist.

 Resume, CVs and Biodata

• Although the terms résumé, biodata, and curriculum vitae (CV) are synonymously used,
they differ from each other in certain aspects.
• In French, RÉSUMÉ means summary. It is usually one page long but may extend to two
pages sometimes. It includes the gist of an individual’s education, past employment, and
skills for the new position.
• A BIODATA is a shortened form of biographical data and has now become an obsolete
term. In this format, the emphasis is on personal details such as date of birth,
nationality, marital status, gender and address.
• A CURRICULUM VITAE contains all the elements of a résumé, but it is more detailed in
terms of the academic credentials.
 Resume: General Characteristics

• A résumé should reflect the professional image that we want to create. It should
be:
 Neat and error-free with no whiteouts or hand corrections;
 Legible and well-spaced;
 Printed on good quality paper of A-4 size; and
 Reproduced clearly on a high-quality printer or copy machine.
 The ideal length for résumé is around one page, and it should never
exceed two pages. A long résumé may even prompt your disqualification
early in the selection process.
 Resume: Design and Structure

• While résumés can be organized in more than one way, they will almost always contain
the same basic information.

1. Personal information
• Include your name, address, phone numbers, email address, and website under this
heading.
• A personal email address and home or cell phone is preferable. Ensure that your email
sounds professional and does not sound frivolous. (Avoid email IDs like
[email protected])
 Resume: Design and Structure

2. Career/professional objective

• Make it effective by being as specific as possible about the

requirement or aspiration. For example,
 To secure employment with a reputable organisation to fully utilize my
training and interpersonal skills to help contribute to the profit of the company
and expand my
knowledge.
 To make use of my interpersonal skills to achieve goals of a company that focuses on
customer satisfaction and customer experience.
 Resume: Design and Structure

3. Education/academic preparation

• Begin with the most recent education and work backward.

• Consider listing notable courses taken.

• Received awards and all other achievements can be listed in a separate

section entitled ‘Awards and Honors’.
 Resume: Design and Structure

4. Work experience/professional skills

• list jobs in chronological order, with the present or last one first.

• Include any part-time or summer internships or projects done, even if unrelated to

the career objectives. It demonstrates the person’s ability to get and hold a job—an
important qualification.

• completed assignments, the job title/designation, the duration of work, and also a
brief summary of the work.
 Resume: Design and Structure

5. Activities, achievements/special interests, aptitudes, memberships

• include professional courses undertaken, community service/volunteer

activities, languages known (written and spoken communication), knowledge of
handling special equipment, relevant hobbies, and so on.

• Include only information that the employer will find useful, and that casts the
candidate in a favorable light.
 Resume: Design and Structure

6. References
 This section should always be the last one in a résumé.

 For space and privacy considerations, one may simply include the phrase ‘References
available upon request’ and supply the names only when and if asked for.
 Choose only the three or four people who combine the
best elements of familiarity with the work and a credible position.
 In any case, do get permission beforehand from the people listed as references.
 Type and Styles of Resume

There are TWO types of résumés:

• Traditional • Non-traditional
1. Reverse Chronological 1. LinkedIn
2. Functional 2. Infographics
3. Hybrid 3. Portfolio
4. Video resume
Traditional Resume Formats
 Type and Styles of Resume

Traditional Resume

1. Reverse Chronological résumé

• A reverse chronological resume lists your work experiences and achievements

starting from the current or most recent one and following up with previous jobs
below.

• For this exact reason, the reverse chronological resume is the perfect choice for job-
seekers who have plenty of experience and achievements to list on their resume.
Reverse Chronological Resume
Reverse Chronological Resume
 Type and Styles of Resume

Traditional Resume

1. Reverse Chronological Résumé

• Here’s what we should include in a reverse-chronological resume:
1. Contact Information - Your name, phone number, location, and email address.
In some cases, you can include useful links, such as a LinkedIn or GitHub profile.
2. Resume Summary or Objective - A brief 2-4 sentence summary of your work
experience, or your objective for applying for a given position.
3. Professional Title - Your title. This should mirror the exact position
you’re
applying for.
 Type and Styles of Resume

Traditional Resume

1. Reverse Chronological Résumé

• Here’s what we should include in a reverse-chronological resume:

4. Work Experience - Your work experience in reverse-chronological order. When
possible, talk about achievements over responsibilities.
5. Skills Section - Skills relevant for the position you’re applying for.
6. Education - Your educational history. Pro tip - if you have a B.A., feel free to skip
on your high school education.
 Type and Styles of Resume

Traditional Resume

1. Reverse Chronological Résumé

• Here’s what we should include in a reverse-chronological resume:

7. Optional Sections - Sections like volunteering, projects, portfolio, hobbies, etc.
While they’re not a game-changer, they can help fill up some space on your
resume.
 Type and Styles of Resume

TraditionalResume
1. Reverse Chronological Résumé

• Pros: • Cons:
• Recruiters and HR managers prefer • Hard to fill in for a recent graduate with
this format. no work experience.
• Very easy to skim. • Makes career gaps obvious. If
• Provides an easy-to-read you’re a career changer, you might
chronological
history of your work experience. want to try one
• The most popular resume format in 2021. of the other formats.
 Type and Styles of Resume

Traditional Resume

2. Functional Résumé (Skill Based Resume Format)

• The functional résumé features the skills that the candidate has got (organizer,
researcher, manager, etc.).

• This résumé emphasizes individual fields of competence and is hence used by

applicants who are just entering the job market, who want to redirect their
careers, or who have little continuous career-related experience.
 Type and Styles of Resume

Traditional Resume

2. Functional Résumé
• What to include a functional resume:
1. Contact Information
2. Resume Summary or Objective
3. Professional Title
4. Skills Summary (Main differentiating factor between RC and Functional)
5. Additional Skills
6. Education and Work Experience
 Type and Styles of Resume

Traditional Resume
2. Functional Résumé

Pros: Cons:
•Good for highlighting specific skills. •The functional resume format is not very
•Useful for switching careers since you can popular in 2021, and most recruiters and
explain how your skills help in new job. hiring managers aren’t familiar with it.
•Also, useful if you’re a recent graduate with •Applicant tracking systems (ATS) have
practical skills, but not much work difficulties reading functional resumes.
experience.
Functional Resume
 Type and Styles of Resume

Traditional Resume
3. Hybrid/combination

• The combination resume format, also known as the “hybrid,” is a mixture between
the functional and reverse-chronological formats.

• It also comes with a skill summary section, but there’s a greater focus on the work
experience.
 Type and Styles of Resume

Traditional Resume
3. Hybrid/combination
• The typical sections you’d find on a combination resume are the same as that of a
functional resume, the main difference being the focus on work experience.
• What to include in a combination resume:
1. Contact Information
2. Skill Summary
3. Additional Skills
4. Education and Work Experience
 Type and Styles of Resume

Traditional Resume
3. Hybrid/combination

• A functional resume can have zero or minimal work history, while a

combination resume puts equal emphasis on both.

• Usually, the combination resume is for candidates with extensive work experience,
who need a way to emphasize more work experience and skills with less space.
 Type and Styles of Resume

Traditional Resume
3. Combination / Hybrid Résumé

• Pros: • Cons:
• Allows you to show off more of your • As with the functional resume
format,
experience and skills using less space. applicant tracking systems have
• Useful for very senior professionals or difficulties reading combination resumes.
executives who need to highlight more • If you’re a recent graduate or don’t have
than just their work experience. much work experience, this resume
format is not for you.
Hybrid / Combination Resume
 Type and Styles of Resume

NON-TRADITIONAL RÉSUMÉS
• Traditional résumés generally do not have the scope of
using visuals/illustrations such as graphs, pictures, expressions, etc.

• On the other hand, non-traditional résumés may serve better in making a good
impression to the prospective employer about the applicant.

• However, both traditional and non-traditional résumés have their own pros and
cons.
 Type and Styles of Resume

Non-traditional Resume
• LinkedIn résumé/profile
• One of the most widely used social networking sites LinkedIn helps you in professional
networking.

• This site enables you to create your profile and connect with other professionals.

• Once you have registered on LinkedIn, you can invite any other person to join the
group. You can get to see the job and business opportunities through your primary
and secondary connections.
 Type and Styles of Resume

Non-traditional Resume
• LinkedIn résumé/profile
• The prospective employers may get to see your profile on search.

• It is like your online résumé wherein you can add infographics, videos, etc. to
highlight your achievements.

• You can request people to recommend you for an admission, assignment, job, etc.
and also endorse you for your skills and achievements.
LinkedIn Profile / Resume
LinkedIn Profile / Resume
 Type and Styles of Resume

Non-traditional Resume
• Infographic résumé
• The word infographic is a combination of information and graphics.

• These visuals can be photographs, charts, graphs, diagrams,

tables, etc.,
which can provide information about your personality, skills, and achievements

• This non-traditional form of résumé can accommodate a lot of

information in much lesser space than that is used by traditional résumés.
Infographic Resume
Infographic Resume
 Type and Styles of Resume

Non-traditional Resume
• Portfolio résumé
• A portfolio is a collection of personalized documents or materials, which serves as a
record of our professional development and a proof of your performances.

• For instance, your portfolio may contain your latest CV, certificates of various nature,
videos that showcase your presentation skills, pictures of the work you have
accomplished, etc.

• Electronic portfolios can also be created and shared with your prospective employers.
Portfolio Resume
Portfolio Resume
 Type and Styles of Resume

Non-traditional Resume
• Video résumés
• Video résumés are short videos created by the applicants to present themselves to
the viewers.

• They generally last for two to three minutes and hence cannot serve as a complete
résumé.

• A video résumé supplements or reinforces the highlights presented in the traditional

résumés.
 Type and Styles of Resume

Non-traditional Resume
• Video résumés
• The following are a few important tips that may help you in preparing your video
résumé:
• Plan thoroughly before shooting your video. Note down all the points you need to
cover.
• Rehearse speaking them with enthusiasm.
• Take care of your appearance; wear professional attire.
• Look into the camera while preparing the video.
• Record your video in a quiet place where there is no background noise.
 Type and Styles of Resume

Non-traditional Resume
• Video résumés
• The following are a few important tips that may help you in preparing your video
résumé:
• Keep it short, approximately of two to three minutes.
• Don’t speak fast thinking that you would be able to cover more information in a
shorter period.
• Begin by telling your name and current position, etc.
• Present the highlights of your résumé.
• Say why you are the best for the assignment/position applied.
 Type and Styles of Resume

Non-traditional Resume
• Video résumés
• The following are a few important tips that may help you in preparing your video
résumé:
• Conclude by thanking the viewers for giving you this opportunity.
• Once recorded, view it carefully and ask your friends to review it.
• Create a link to your video and mention this link in your traditional and other
résumés.
•
 Writing Effective Resume

How to Write a Resume - Step by step

 Pick the Right Resume Format & Layout
 Mention Your Personal Details & Contact Information
 Use a Resume Summary or Objective
 List Your Work Experience & Achievements
 Mention Your Top Soft & Hard Skills
 (Optional) Include Additional Resume Sections - Languages, Hobbies, etc.
 Tailor Your Information For the Job Ad
 Craft a Convincing Cover Letter
 Proofread Your Resume and Cover Letter
Writing Effective Resume

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 Writing Effective Resume

How to Pick the Right Resume Format?

• Resume Layout Must-Haves
1. One page in length- 1-2 Pages max.
2. Ample white-space, especially around the margins.
3. Easy-to-read font. Stick to easily understood font style.
4. Pick the right font size. As a rule of thumb, go for 11 - 12 pt for normal text,
and 14 - 16 pt. for section titles.
5. As a rule of thumb, save your resume as PDF.

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INTERVIE
W SKILLS
 What is Interview?

An Interview is an essentially a structured conversation

where one participant asks questions and the other one
provides answers.
In common parlance, the word ‘interview’ refers to a one- on
–one conversation between an interviewer and an interviewee.
An interview is an oral tune to test the candidate’s traits,
qualities for different purposes.
An interview may be regarded as a systematic method by
which a person enters more or less imaginatively into the inner
life of comparative strangers.
 Purpose/Objective of Interview

An Interview is a mutual exchange of information between an employer and

employee for a position. The primary objectives are to:-
Supplement resume information
Show that you understand your strengths and weakness and have a sense of
direction.
Enable the employer to evaluate your personality and attitudes in the term of the
demand of the organization and the position.
Allow you to gain information about the organization and the job that is not
available through other sources.
Gives you and the employer an opportunity to discuss the desirability of further
contact or an offer of employment.
 Types of Interview

1. Job Interviews-Employment or job interviews are those in which a

potential employer interviews a potential employee.
2. Exit Interviews-Exit Interviews are those that occur when a person
chooses to leave a place of employment.
3. Persuasive Interviews-Persuasive interviews are those that have
influence as the ultimate goal.
4. Individual Interviews-The most common interview format is one
interviewer interviewing one candidate, either by phone, via video or in
person.
 Pre Interview Planning

Prepare a proper Interview file that contains your documents, certificates, recent

pass port photographs, pen etc.

Brush up Subject Knowledge and General Awareness

Know about the company and your profile

Prepare your formal interview dress and other accessories Foot wear,, Belt etc in

night to avoid early morning time crises.

 Job Interview Do’s

Plan to arrive on time or a few minutes early. Late arrival for a job interview is never excusable.
Greet the interviewer by their first name. Don’t say Good morning to all. If females are there first
greet them. Example: Good Morning ma’am, Good Morning Sir.
Wait until you are offered a chair before sitting. Sit upright and always look alert and interested. Be
a good listener as well as a good talker.
Smile and maintain eye contact.
Make sure you convey your good points factually and sincerely. Keep in mind that you alone can sell
yourself to an interviewer.
Handle cross questions with patience and answer them logically.
Say Thanks with smile when it over.
 Job Interview Don’ts

Ever make derogatory remarks about your present or former employers, colleagues or

companies.

Giving false information about your previous job and academics may trap you.

Over talking, aggressive, Negative body language like biting nails, playing with pen etc.

Ask about salary, bonuses or holidays at the first interview - unless you are positive the

employer is interested in hiring you and raises the issue first. However, know your market value

and be prepared to specify your required salary or range.

 EXPERT
TECHNICAL
LECTURE
 EXPERT TECHNICAL LECTURE

Eminent speakers from industries and universities are invited to

enlighten the students with their ideas and experiences.
The objective is to give students and faculty members the opportunity
to gain knowledge and insight into the innovations through interactive
sessions.
Through these lectures, students get acquainted with recent
developments, practical applications, research, problem solving,
industry needs and requirements, their expectations, scope for students
and implementations of practical knowledge.
 Essentials of an Expert Technical
Lecture
1. Theme clarity i.e., the speaker should be clear about the topic he is going
to deliver.
2. Lecture should be presented in a clear and logical manner.
3. The material should be comprehensible and meaningful.
4. After introducing the theme, the speaker should present the data and
analyze it.
5. Use of required technical terms.
6. Presentation of findings.