Soft Skills Training - Part 4

Module 4: Career Readiness and Professional Development Skills

Course Objective

This course is designed to prepare participants for successful entry and growth in professional careers. It focuses on foundational career development skills, negotiation strategies, interview and group discussion readiness, and advanced assessment techniques.

Through practical activities and simulations, participants will enhance their ability to navigate selection processes, communicate effectively, and excel in competitive professional environments.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Develop and refine career development skills, including resume optimization and self-introduction techniques.
2. Understand and apply effective negotiation strategies to achieve win-win outcomes.
3. Prepare confidently for various types of personal interviews, including telephonic, virtual, and face-to-face formats.
4. Participate effectively in group discussions, demonstrating the ability to stand out with impactful contributions.
5. Experience advanced assessment techniques such as case studies, business pitches, and managerial rounds.
6. Create a continuous self-improvement plan for sustained career success.

Unit 1: Foundation for Career Development

• Selection Process – Skills for Career Development
• Selection Process – Resume updating and Improvisation
• Selection Process – Handling Introduction

Unit 2: Negotiation Skills

Topics Covered:

• • Fundamentals of negotiation: Preparation, execution, and closure.
  • Win-win negotiation strategies.
  • Overcoming barriers in negotiation (e.g., resistance, emotions).
• Activities:
  • Practice session: Role Play buyer-seller negotiations.
  • Simulation: Negotiating resources in a team project scenario.

Unit 3: Mock Personal Interviews (P.I.)

Topics Covered:

• • Preparing for interviews: Research, resume alignment, and confidence building.
  • Conducting Mock PI (Telephonic)
  • Conducting Mock PI (Virtual)
  • Conducting Mock PI (Face to Face)
  • Structuring responses.
  • Handling challenging questions and showcasing soft skills.
• Activities:
  • Mock interview sessions with peer and facilitator feedback.
  • Recording and reviewing interviews to improve verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Evaluation & Assessment according to various parameters

Unit 4: Mock Group Discussions (G.D.)

 Topics Covered:

• • Introduction to G.D.: Objectives, roles, and evaluation criteria.
  • Do’s and Don’ts in a G.D.
  • Strategies to stand out
• Activities:
  • Conduct multiple mock G.D. sessions on current topics or case studies.
  • Mock GD – Social 
  • Mock GD –Economical
  • Mock GD- Current Affairs/Sports
  • Mock GD- Final
  • Peer and facilitator feedback for improvement.

Unit 5: Advanced Assessment Techniques

• Case Study, Business Idea Pitch, Role Play (For Management Graduates)
• Managerial Round PI
• Versant Round
• Mock PI Final

Unit 6 Integration and Reflection

 Topics Covered:

• • Applying leadership, teamwork, and negotiation skills in professional settings.
  • Enhancing performance in interviews and G.D.s.
  • Continuous learning and improvement plans.
• Activities:
  • Final mock session combining P.I. and G.D. for real-world simulation.
  • Reflective journaling: What I learned and how I will apply it.